The Covenant Eyes Podcast

Welcome to the Covenant Eyes Podcast! In this powerful episode, Pastor Garrett Kell from Del Ray Baptist Church shares his deeply personal journey from rebellion to redemption—and how God's grace transformed his life. Pastor Kell offers heartfelt wisdom on breaking free from pornography, the role of accountability, and how the church can walk alongside those who are struggling with sexual sin. 📖 He also discusses themes from his books: • Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God • How Do I Fight Sin and Temptation? This episode is a must-watch for anyone wrestling with sin, supporting a spouse or loved one in addiction, or looking for real answers from a gospel-centered perspective. 🔔 Subscribe for more biblically grounded discussions on purity, discipleship, and online accountability. 💬 Topics Covered: ➡️ Garrett’s testimony & calling to ministry ➡️ Root causes of sexual sin and how the church can respond ➡️ The spiritual and practical dangers of internet isolation ➡️ How accountability partners (and tools like Covenant Eyes) foster freedom ➡️ Why Gen Z may lead a revival of biblical sexuality ➡️ Practical church leadership tips for discipling in a pornified culture 🕒 Chapters: 00:00 - Intro & Welcome 00:55 - Pastor Garrett’s Testimony 02:44 - Writing "Pure in Heart" for the Church 04:15 - Hope for Those Struggling with Porn 05:44 - How to Respond to Pain, Sin & Suffering 07:22 - Shame, Isolation & the Enemy’s Tactics 10:09 - The Internet’s Spiritual Dullness 12:27 - Accountability: From Isolation to Transformation 14:32 - Gen Z’s Return to the Church 17:25 - Discipleship Across Generations 20:01 - Biblical Sexuality & Church Readiness 25:00 - Addressing Porn in the Church Boldly 29:07 - Training Church Leaders to Respond 31:27 - Creating Clear Paths for Confession 32:40 - Closing Prayer & Encouragement 🔗 Helpful Resources: Learn more about Covenant Eyes Accountability https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme [https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme] Read Pure in Heart by Garrett Kell: https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Heart-Sexual-Sin-Promises/dp/1433574896 [https://www.amazon.com/Pure-Heart-Sexual-Sin-Promises/dp/1433574896] Get the booklet How Do I Fight Sin and Temptation? https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Fight-Sin-Temptation-ebook/dp/B0C4G1G2Q1 [https://www.amazon.com/How-Do-Fight-Sin-Temptation-ebook/dp/B0C4G1G2Q1] #quitporn #addictionrecovery #covenanteyes #garrettkell Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

In this powerful Covenant Eyes Podcast episode from NRB 2025, co-hosts Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with Lynne Barletta, founder of Florida Faith Alliance. Lynne shares her eye-opening journey into the world of anti-child trafficking advocacy, revealing how p*rn*graphy is at the root of exploitation — and what the Church can do to fight back. 🎨 As an artist, pastor, and national trainer, Lynne has worked directly with trafficked children, developed restoration programs, and trained law enforcement and faith leaders nationwide. Her passion for equipping the Church to understand the spiritual and neurological impact of p*rn*graphy is both inspiring and urgent. TOPICS COVERED: 💡 The link between p*rn*graphy and child trafficking 💡How online platforms and games like Roblox are exploited 💡What the Church must do to protect the next generation 💡Action steps for pastors, parents, and grandparents “My people perish for lack of knowledge.” — Hosea 4:6 🔗 RESOURCES MENTIONS: ➡️  Florida Faith Alliance: https://FloridaFaithAlliance.org [https://FloridaFaithAlliance.org] ➡️  Get the FREE Covenant Eyes Victory App: https://cvnteyes.co/41YU8Od [https://cvnteyes.co/41YU8Od] ➡️  National Center for Missing & Exploited Children: https://missingkids.org [https://missingkids.org] ➡️  CyberTipline: 1-888-670-4638 or call 911 to report suspected trafficking 🙌 Help spread the message. Like, share, and subscribe to join the fight against exploitation. #FaithAgainstTrafficking #LynneBarletta #StopChildPorn #ChurchLeadership #ProtectChildren CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro: Covenant Eyes at NRB 2025 00:22 - Meet Lynne Barletta: Artist, Pastor, Advocate 01:00 - A Singapore Trip That Changed Everything 02:00 - Using Art to Heal Trafficked Children 03:00 - Birth of Florida Faith Alliance 03:50 - The Link Between Pornography & Trafficking 05:00 - Hidden Dangers in Gaming & Social Media 06:00 - Real-World Stories: Roblox Vault & Child Grooming 07:10 - Pornography’s Unregulated Global Reach 08:10 - Church Proclamations & Government Action 09:10 - Homeland Security Partnerships & Arrests 10:00 - What Pastors Must Do Now 11:00 - How to Get Involved with Faith Alliances 12:10 - Final Call to Action & Contact Info 13:10 - Closing Remarks & Resources Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

Join Karen Potter and Theo McManigal in this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast as they sit down with Steve Pokorny, founder and CEO of Freedom Coaching. Steve shares his personal journey of healing from p*rn*graphy addiction, the trauma behind it, and how he turned his pain into purpose by building a global recovery ministry. Discover the four-stage process of Freedom Coaching that leads individuals from compulsion to transformation by addressing wounds, identity, and vision. Learn how emotional healing, spiritual intimacy, and even nutrition and lifestyle play vital roles in breaking free from p*rn*graphy’s grip. Whether you or someone you love struggles with p*rn*graphy, this episode offers practical tools, deep spiritual insight, and a message of hope. 🔗 Connect with Steve Pokorny & Freedom Coaching: https://freedom-coaching.net [https://freedom-coaching.net]📥 Learn How Covenant Eyes Works: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme [https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme]🎧 Listen on Spotify | Apple Podcasts | https://podcast.covenanteyes.com [https://podcast.covenanteyes.com] 🔔 Don’t forget to Like, Subscribe, and Share this episode to help others find freedom. #PornAddictionRecovery #FreedomCoaching #CovenantEyesPodcast #StevePokorny CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro & Welcome 01:18 – Meet Steve Pokorny, Founder of Freedom Coaching 02:17 – Steve’s Personal Story: Trauma and Early Exposure 05:37 – The Turning Point: Encounter with God 07:00 – The Three Pillars of Healing 09:04 – What is Freedom Coaching? 10:52 – Breaking Free: Neuroscience and Identity 13:35 – Redeeming Vision: Seeing with New Eyes 15:47 – Why Recovery is a Journey, Not a Quick Fix 18:31 – Covenant Eyes as Guardrails, Not a Cure 20:23 – Incorporating Prayer, Confession & Sacraments 22:50 – Human Transformation: Heart, Health, Habits 26:04 – Wellness: Sugar, Sleep, Exercise & Music 30:32 – Hope, Holiness & The Call to Be Real 34:13 – Final Encouragement & How to Connect with Freedom Coaching 37:11 – Closing Thoughts & Call to Share Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

Join us for this special Covenant Eyes Podcast episode, recorded live at NRB in Nashville, as we welcome back renowned author and speaker Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to discuss her powerful new book: ➡️ Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging. 🔊 In this conversation, Dr. Saundra unpacks: ☀️  How to rest in your God-given identity rather than performance ☀️  Her Abide Act Framework for balancing stillness with purposeful action ☀️  How past trauma can shape your sense of self—and how to overcome it ☀️  Why rest is more than sleep: introducing the 7 types of rest from her best-selling book Sacred Rest ☀️  How to embrace your calling and stop fearing failure This episode is a must-watch for anyone feeling burned out, stuck in performance mode, or unsure of how to hear God's direction clearly. ✨ 📚 Learn more and explore Dr. Saundra’s ministry:     🌐 Website: https://ichoosemybestlife.com     🎙️ Podcast: I Choose My Best Life     📖 Book available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and more LEARN MORE ABOUT COVENANT EYES: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme 👉 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS for more powerful interviews on faith, identity, and digital integrity. #SacredRest #BeingFullyKnown #ChristianPodcast #DrSaundraDaltonSmith #CovenantEyes #FaithAndIdentity #NRB2025 #ChristianMentalHealth #RestInChrist #AbideActFramework #spiritualgrowth CHAPTERS: 00:00 – Intro from NRB Nashville   00:35 – Meet Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith   01:00 – What “Being Fully Known” is all about   01:43 – The Abide Act Framework explained   02:52 – Why we struggle to be still   04:15 – Rest, failure, and obedience   05:37 – Discovering your identity through God’s presence   06:24 – Where to get the book and learn more Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter sits down with Kerry Hasenbalg—respected speaker, spiritual director, and author of The Way of Becoming—to explore how soul care, storytelling, and biblical discipleship can bring deep emotional and spiritual healing. 🎙️ From Capitol Hill to the National Day of Prayer, Kerry shares personal stories and ministry insights on how leaders and everyday Christians can break the cycle of fear and shame. You’ll learn: ✏️  The difference between spiraling in fear vs. cycling in grace ✏️  How storytelling fosters healing and connection ✏️. Why vulnerability is the foundation for spiritual wholeness ✏️. Tools for helping yourself and others get "unstuck" spiritually ✏️. How The Way of Becoming equips families, leaders, and churches 📘 Get the Book: The Way of Becoming by Kerry Hasenbalg https://cvnteyes.co/4dA2jnQ [https://cvnteyes.co/4dA2jnQ]📥 Free Chapter Download (“Stand”): https://KerryHasenbalg.com/stand [https://KerryHasenbalg.com/stand]🔗 Visit the Becoming Foundation & Academy: https://KerryHasenbalg.com [https://KerryHasenbalg.com] 💬 “If you’re alive, you can come back from anything—because Jesus offers joy and peace in your brokenness.” – Kerry Hasenbalg LEARN HOW COVENANT EYES WORKS: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme [https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme] #CovenantEyesPodcast #SoulCare #ChristianHealing #KerryHasenbalg #WayOfBecoming #SpiritualHealing #OvercomingShame #FaithStories #ChristianLeaders #EmotionalHealing #BiblicalCounseling #Discipleship #HealingFromPorn #NationalDayOfPrayer #ChristianPodcast Send us your feedback! [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1855084/open_sms] Try Covenant Eyes for FREE [https://www.covenanteyes.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast]today! Use Promo Code: FreePodcast [https://covenanteyes.com/signup-v2/create-account?utm_source=CE+Podcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_campaign=CE+Podcast+Show+Notes+Free+Trial+Sign+Up+Page+Sept+2022&promocode=FreePodcast] © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved