Pastor Vern Tompke on P*rn Recovery, Accountability, and Church Culture

Oct 8, 2025

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In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Canadian pastor and recovery advocate Vern Tompke, creator of the Finding Traction and Pastors on P*rn podcasts. Vern shares his deeply personal story of overcoming p*rn*graphy addiction while serving in ministry — and how God turned his healing into a mission to help others.

Together, Karen and Vern discuss:
• The unique challenges pastors face when struggling with p*rn
• How shame and burnout can fuel addiction
• Why accountability and community are essential for recovery
• How technology — and tools like Covenant Eyes — create safer environments
• The importance of churches embracing brokenness to foster healing

Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or someone seeking freedom from p*rn, this episode offers wisdom, hope, and practical tools for lasting transformation.

Listen now to discover how faith, humility, and accountability can bring freedom and restoration.

➡️ Learn more about Vern’s ministry: https://BandOfBrothers.care
➡️ Pastors, get your resources here: https://cvnteyes.co/4fTsi9j
➡️ Get Accountability with Covenant Eyes: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme

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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 – Welcome from Karen Potter
00:45 – Introducing Pastor Vern Tompke
01:10 – From Pastoral Ministry to P*rn Recovery
02:10 – Creating Finding Traction & Pastors on P*rn
03:00 – Why Pastors Hide Their Struggles
04:15 – Vern’s Own Journey to Healing
06:00 – Burnout and the “Perfect Storm” of Addiction
08:00 – Finding Mentorship and Safe Spaces
10:00 – Practical Steps for Recovery
11:40 – Why Covenant Eyes is Essential
13:00 – Understanding the Roots of Addiction
15:00 – Relapse and Grace in the Recovery Journey
17:00 – The Power of Gentle Accountability
20:00 – Managing Technology and Triggers
22:00 – Building Healthy Digital Boundaries
23:00 – Social Media as a New P*rn Substitute
26:00 – Church Culture and Brokenness
28:00 – Why Churches Must Platform Healing
31:00 – Examples of Courageous Churches
33:00 – Where to Find Vern’s Podcasts
34:00 – Final Thoughts and Gratitude to Covenant Eyes

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