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Deceptively Effective: What Our Screen Saturated World Is Doing to You, Special Guest Doug Smith, Author of [Un]Intentional Mar 10, 2022

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In 2021, the average digital media consumption reached 8 hours per day. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, Youtube... the list of where we spend time is never ending.
The screens we devote our time to are exploiting our weaknesses and leading us on a path to attachment and even addiction, both to pornography and the devices themselves.
In this episode, we visit with Doug Smith, author of [Un]Intentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires and How You Can Break Free, about how we are being effectively deceived by digital media and how we can resist this growing problem.

Key topics covered in this episode:

Addictions to digital media have the same patterns as drug addictions
Digital media is optimizing our brains for addiction
Practical steps to break free from pornography and screen addictions

More Information:

http://unintentionalbook.com

https://thatdougsmith.com

https://screenstrong.com

Guest Bio:

Doug Smith is a passionate voice in the epic battle against screen addictions, especially through his award-winning book (and audiobook), “[Un]Intentional: How Screens Secretly Shape Your Desires, and How You Can Break Free.” He brings practical experience to this arena as a dad of four daughters and a man who has struggled, fallen, fought, and, by the grace of God, overcome the power of screens.

As a software developer, Doug has served Fortune 500 companies, startups, universities, government agencies, and media personalities. He’s currently an Android Engineer with Covenant Eyes. He loves to help individuals and families break free from screen addiction so they can live out their God-given purpose.

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#TonicMasculinity vs. #ToxicMasculinity, Special Guest Bill Donaghy, Theology of the Body Institute Mar 04, 2022

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“#TonicMasculinity vs. #ToxicMasculinity”
Special Guest Bill Donaghy, Theology of the Body Institute
Over the past few decades, a dagger was launched into the hearts of men with the phrase #ToxicMasculinity, the idea that masculinity is toxic to our culture. In this episode, we're joined by Bill Donaghy of the Theology of the Body Institute to talk about how authentic masculinity is actually good for our culture and to propose the solution of #TonicMasculinity.
Key topics covered in this episode:

The corruption of masculinity is the problem, not masculinity itself
Why we see a crisis in fatherhood today
Authentic masculinity leads to authentic femininity
Practical steps for living out #TonicMasculinity

More Information:
www.STRIVE21.com
www.TOBinstitute.org
www.MenRiseUp.org
www.Covenanteyes.com
Bill Donaghy is a senior lecturer and content specialist for the Theology of the Body Institute, a Certification Program instructor, and an international speaker. He's worked in mission, evangelization, and education for over 20 years, with a background in visual arts, philosophy, and systematic theology.
He teaches as an adjunct professor for Immaculata University as well as Homeschool Connections, teaching Catholic homeschoolers with live, interactive courses for primarily middle and high school age students. Bill is also the co-author with Chris Stefanick of the RISE: 30 Day Challenge for Men program at www.MenRiseUp.org and editor of the STRIVE initiative with Matt Fradd, a current Covenant Eyes resource (www.STRIVE21.com).
He and his wife, Rebecca, live just outside of Philadelphia, PA, with their four children.

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Restored Warriors: Building Purity in the Church, Special Guest Daniel Glasco, Restored Warriors Feb 16, 2022

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Only seven percent of churches have a plan to help men and women struggling with pornography. However, we have a plan to address this great need with Daniel Glasco, founder of Restored Warriors. In this episode, hear how God revealed this ministry to Daniel and how Restored Warriors is experiencing incredible results with helping men overcome pornography. If you’ve been searching for solid support and accountability in your struggle with porn, be sure to check out this episode!

Key topics covered in this episode:

Restored Warriors: What is it, and how does it work?
Accountability is the key to success

More Information:

https://restoredwarriors.org

https://www.facebook.com/restoredwarriors.org

Guest Bio:

Daniel Glasco is the founder of Restored Warriors and serves as the President of the Board of Directors. Through personal experience, he is passionate about seeing men healed from the power of addictions and emotional trauma.

Daniel is also an ordained minister and a Presidential Member of A.A.C.C., with a specialization in Addiction & Recovery.
www.CovenantEyes.com

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Finding lasting freedom from porn in the deep, healing power of the Gospel with Noah Filipiak Feb 11, 2022

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Noah Filipiak is the founding pastor of Mosaic Church in urban Grand Rapids, MI. He is the co-founder of New Humanity, a multi-ethnic church planting network focused on urban community development. He is the author of Beyond the Battle: A man’s guide to his identity in Christ in an oversexualized world is the host of The Flip Side Podcast, blogs at noahfilipiak.com, and is on the Covenant Eyes blogging team. Noah is a graduate of Cornerstone University and Grand Rapids Theological Seminary. He and his wife Jen have three daughters. He is on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @noahfilipiak.

Men can join a 7-week online group with Noah to experience how to overcome pornography, lust, and fantasy. After the 7 weeks, alumni get to join a weekly accountability Zoom session with Noah. Sign up at www.beyondthebattle.net. Beyond the Battle: A man’s guide to his identity in Christ in an oversexualized world - The book includes a free 40-day devotional and free video small group curriculum. https://www.noahfilipiak.com/booking/
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It Wasn’t that Bad – Understanding Sexual Compulsivity in Good Families with Dr. Greg Miller with Faithful and True Feb 04, 2022

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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Greg Miller and review his findings from research his team conducted on men who use pornography. We also discuss his organization, Faithful and True, and how they have helpful programs for men and their spouses.
Learn more about Faithful and True here: https://faithfulandtrue.com/
Greg Miller, with his wife Beth, started Thrive Resources in 2011 working with individuals and couples who are struggling with various forms of coping and addiction and are wanting spiritual guidance. Greg has served as the Director of the Men’s Journey Workshops with Faithful and True in Eden Prairie, MN since 2009.

Greg received his Master of Divinity Degree from Southern Seminary in Louisville, KY and his Doctor of Ministry Degree from the Candler School of Theology at Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Greg has served on a church staff in North Carolina and Illinois. Greg and Beth have been married for 30 years and currently live in Chicago, IL. They have 2 sons – Jacob and Caleb. Beth and Greg also have Lucy, a rescue dog.

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Belief Systems and Character Traits for a Successful Porn-Free Life, Special Guest Frank Rich. Jan 28, 2022

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Today’s guest on the Covenant Eyes Podcast is Frank Rich is a former bodybuilder, entrepreneur, certified men's health & addiction coach, and host of The Super Human Life podcast. After living with and battling addiction, depression, and anxiety for almost 20 years, he is now on a mission to help men take back control of their lives through the power of faith and fitness.

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Pornography is affecting close to 70% of Christian men and according to new Barna Research, 34% of practicing Christians are struggling with anxiety and depression. 33% are struggling with loneliness. Studies have been correlations on people who struggle with pornography and depression, loneliness. Knowing these facts, it is important the Church find ways to meet people where they are to help them overcome. In today's episode, we are going to talk about how we can support our Christian men in addressing the elephant in the room. Join our in-house experts at Covenant Eyes, Karen Potter, Director of Church Outreach, and Sam Black, Director of Recovery Programs for an exciting show.

Key questions we will discuss in this episode:

After deciding to quit porn for good, what are the only 2 reasons someone would relapse?
What role does our nutrition & the foods we eat play in our porn addiction recovery?
How can someone develop the self-confidence to live a life free of pornography?

Free Resources:

The 7 Step Guide To Living Life Without Porn (free book) - www.thesevenstepguide.com

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How to Prevent (and Respond to) Moral Failure in Church Leaders, Special Guest Jonathan Daugherty, Be Broken Ministries Jan 21, 2022

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Today’s guest on the Covenant Eyes Podcast is Jonathan Daugherty, founder and president of Be Broken Ministries and founder of the Gateway to Freedom workshop for men. After living a divided life of sexual sin for many years, God called Jonathan into ministry, using his brokenness as a path to help men and women find freedom in their brokenness and discover the power and grace of God in their lives.

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Most churches don’t have an invitational spirit when it comes to opening up about pornography and brokenness, which leaves many Christians at a loss with how to get the help they need. In today’s episode, host Sam Black, Director of Recovery Programs at Covenant Eyes, and Jonathan Daugherty of Be Broken Ministries talk about how, despite there being no formula or magic pill for instant deliverance from sexual sin, there is help available to begin the journey to healing.

Key topics covered in this episode:

Online courses and a powerful workshop for finding true freedom
How wounds of the past contribute to our struggle with brokenness
What churches can do to create safe spaces for those struggling with sexual sin

Links
Blog: The Christian Response to Moral Failure in Church Leaders
Book: Grace-Based Recovery
SILS: SexualIntegrityLeaders.com
Social Media
Facebook.com/bebrokenministries
Twitter.com/bebroken

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Why education and accountability concerning pornography matters to today's pastor- with Pastor Don Galardi Jan 15, 2022

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Questions to be addressed in this powerful conversation with Pastor Don Galardi are:
1) Why is technology and pornography a danger for churches?
2) Why is accountability for this concern so important?
3) How would a pastor begin to preach on this topic?
4) How did you become involved in this fight?
Join Josh and Rob from Covenant Eyes as they talk with Pastor Galardi about this powerful topic.

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Restored Vows: A Porn Recovery Series for Couples with Brandon and Tonia Clark Jan 14, 2022

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Brandon and Tonia Clark have been married for 7 years. They have one beautiful daughter, whom God blessed them with after six years of infertility. They live on a small hobby farm in MN, where there is plenty of work, play, and, most importantly, love to go around each day.

Brandon and Tonia come to us today as an ordinary couple who went through years of marital struggles while Brandon used, and eventually recovered from, pornography. This journey came full circle when Brandon joined the Covenant Eyes team as a Parish Outreach Specialist a couple of years ago.

With real-life experience and practical insights from their journey through the dark road of pornography use in marriage, Brandon and Tonia seek to help couples come together to talk through pornography's impact and the road to recovery in a new Covenant Eyes resource called Restored Vows.
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Porn, Abstinence, and Positive Sobriety with guest Nate Larkin, Samson Society Jan 07, 2022

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In this episode, we talk with Nate Larkin about his story of recovery and how his porn use impacted his family and his calling as a Pastor. We dive into the blast radius of porn use, the consequences of porn use, and much more. Nate addresses the pressing questions of:

What were some of the consequences experienced by you and your family during your years of active addiction?
Is there a difference between abstinence and victory?
What benefits have you gained from engaging openly with the issue of porn?

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Check out the Samson Society here: https://samsonsociety.com/

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