How to Fight Porn & Walk in Purity | Pastor Garrett Kell on Freedom, Accountability & God's Grace

Jun 18, 2025

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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

Read Pure in Heart by Garrett Kell:
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

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