A New Path to Porn Recovery, With Special Guest Michael LeahyDescription:On average, 25 million adults in the United States identify as having a sexual addiction. Unfortunately, the success rate for people in recovery is only 5%. Is there a better solution to helping people find freedom, rather than referring them into the broken system?Michael Leahy, the founder of BraveHearts, believes so and has surprising evidence to back up the success of their new approach. Listen to our fascinating conversation with him to learn more!Resources:https://www.bravehearts.org/Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days: www.covenanteyes.com (Promo Code: bravehearts)Sexual Addiction, Recovery, Pornography, Christians and Porn, Porn Addiction Resources, Podcasts About Porn Addiction, Christian Porn RecoverySign Up for our Newsletter: https://learn.covenanteyes.com/podcast-newsletter/For more info about BraveHearts MasterClass, click on this link (here's the link: https://www.braveheartsuniversity.com/) The first month FREE for BraveHearts MasterClass. Use coupon code COVENANTMC at checkout or click on this link (here's the link: https://www.braveheartsuniversity.com/offers/gAU3pSSu?coupon_code=COVENANTMC)About Michael:Michael is the author of five books on the subject and has been featured on ABC News, 20/20, The View, CNBC, the BBC, Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and countless other mainstream media programs.https://www.lifesitenews.com/blogs/as-porn-pandemic-raged-during-covid-lockdown-this-accountability-company-continued-to-help-addicts/?utm_source=top_news&utm_campaign=usaTry Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

Hollywood is on the attack against filtering, and no organization knows this better than VidAngel. For years, the leaders at VidAngel have been fighting for your right to filter the movies and television shows you watch at home as they face litigation from companies like Disney and Warner Brothers. In this episode, Bill Aho, VidAngel CEO, dives into these battles, talks about how streaming has changed the game and offers a very special opportunity just for you!VidAngel, Disney, Warner Brothers, Hollywood, Streaming, Netflix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV+, Media, Roku, Filtering, RightsMore Information:SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY! Try VidAngel FREE for 3 MONTHS: www.vidangel.com/covenantTry Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days: www.covenanteyes.com (Promo Code: FreePodcast)Guest Bio:Bill Aho is the CEO of VidAngel, a technology company that allows users to filter out sex, nudity, profanity, and violence from movies and TV shows from popular streaming services.  Bill has worked with blue-chip companies like Procter & Gamble and PepsiCo, and technology start-ups.He has served on numerous nonprofit boards and for the past 12 years has worked with youth who are incarcerated or in residential treatment programs.Bill and his wife, Rebecca, have ten grandchildren and one dog.Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

Many women are living with wounds of sexual betrayal, and you may not even know it. What does that look like in day-to-day life, and how can you help?Key topics covered in this episode:Impact of lying and deception on a spouseHow church leaders can unknowingly collude with deceptionFinding a support communityStay up to date on our podcast: https://learn.covenanteyes.com/podcast-newsletter/More Information:"Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal" The first month FREE in BraveOne Community: braveone.com/covenant (Coupon Code: COVENANT at checkout)Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days: www.covenanteyes.com (Promo Code: BraveOne)Help Your Family Today Guest Bio:Dr. Sheri Keffer is a regular co-host of the nationally syndicated radio talk show New Life Live! with an audience of more than two million people each week.For over twenty years, she’s worked as a Doctor of Marriage and Family therapy in Newport Beach, California. Through her own personal story of recovery, Dr. Sheri understands the trauma symptoms often associated with sexual betrayal. As a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist Supervisor (CPTT-S), Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS), Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), and a Consultant in EMDR, she brings new tools and a fresh look at what’s needed not only to heal but heal well.Dr. Sheri’s a keynote speaker and recipient of 2019 IITAP Outstanding Publication Award for her book Intimate Deception: Healing the Wounds of Sexual Betrayal, Founder of BraveOne.com, the BraveOne Community braveone.com/community, and Bravery After Betrayal: It Takes Fierce Strength retreat where she unpacks how betrayal affects the mind, body, spirit, and sexuality.Dr. Sheri also holds a degree in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary.You can follow her on social media @drsherikeffer.Christian, pornography recovery, help for women. Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

From Porn to Preaching the Gospel, With Special Guest Joshua BroomeIn six years, Joshua Broome became one of the most successful porn stars, appearing in more than 1,000 adult films and being nominated for and winning best male performer. Yet, while he was at the pinnacle of success in the porn industry, all the money and fame only illuminated the emptiness and despair he felt. In this episode, Joshua boldly shares his story of redemption, talks about the dangers of not addressing porn in the church, and answers the question: “Does every person, even those in the industry, deserve human dignity?”Porn, Pornography, Sex, Porn Star, Porn Industry, Porn in the Church, Christians and Porn, Christian Porn Addiction Resources, Overcoming Lust, Pastors, AccountabilityMore Information:For Booking or more information:Website: https://www.joshuabroome.me/ Resource: https://lovealways.thinkific.com/pages/search-how-to-stop-watching-porn-for-men-women Social media: Instagram: iamjoshuabroomehttps://instagram.com/iamjoshuabroome?utm_medium=copy_linkTwitter: iamjoshuabroomehttps://twitter.com/iamjoshuabroome?lang=en Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days: www.covenanteyes.com (Promo Code: Broome30)Bio:Joshua Broome was one of the most successful adult film stars in the world. He obtained fame, and wealth, and traveled the world all to find out that none of those would fill the emptiness in my heart. It was Jesus alone that could fill the void.  He has spent the last five years doing speaking engagements at churches, various events, and on numerous media outlets telling God’s story in his life. He has overcome depression, battling thoughts of suicide and the emotional scars that come with doing 1,000+ pornographic films.  He has been married for five years to his wife Hope, and they have three sons.Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

There are many books on porn addiction and several other porn addiction resources out there. But what is the key ingredient to success when it comes to Christian porn recovery? Key topics covered in this episode:The hidden secret behind accountabilityAttacking the many tentacles of pornographyThe generational curse that must be brokenMore Information:Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days: www.covenanteyes.com (Promo Code: FreePodcast)Guest Bio:Davin Granroth has been working for Covenant Eyes for 14 years and has been in his current position as President and Chief Operating Officer for nearly eight of those. He has helped design corporate strategy and structure, business models, vision, and culture, which has consistently led Covenant Eyes to be on the Inc 5000 list 11 times since 2010, a remarkably rare feat.Davin has a passion for Covenant Eyes to be world-class because of seeing the incredibly destructive effects that pornography has on lives and relationships, crossing generations.#covenanteyes #podcastsaboutporn #addiction #Christians #churchTry Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

We see time and again in Scripture what can happen when people like King David let themselves get taken in by temptation. Yet, we are no different. Temptation lurks around every corner, especially amidst a digital world. In this episode, David Wilson, pastor and Covenant Eyes Member Care Agent, talks about five simple steps we can take to find healing from porn.Key topics covered in this episode:The need for guardrails in the battle against pornTrusted friends are essentialThe best ways to remove trigger points in our livesTaking the first step towards freedom can be scary, but it’s worth itMore Information:Try Covenant Eyes FREE for 30 days: www.covenanteyes.com (Promo Code: FreePodcast)https://www.covenanteyes.com/e-books/https://protectyoungeyes.com/https://samsonsociety.com/#church #christian #faith #recovery #supportgroupsTry Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

When working through struggles with pornography, shame can often prove to be a major stumbling block. Yet, there are even deeper reasons why we struggle with porn in the first place. In this episode, Dr. Eddie Capparucci will share what these reasons are and how understanding them provides a path to freedom.Key topics covered in this episode:The two reasons we struggle with pornHow to practically work through these two reasonsHow technology creates an obstacle for progressWhy the Church is having a hard time ministering in this area and how to overcome thatMore Information:www.innerchild-sexaddiction.comwww.strugglingmen.orgBooks available exclusively at Amazon:Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual AddictionWhy Men Struggle to Love: Overcoming Relational Blind SpotsRemoving Your Shame Label: Learning to Break From Shame and Feel God's LoveGuest Bio:Dr. Eddie Capparucci is a Christian counselor and coach certified in treating Problematic Sexual Behaviors. Dr. Eddie has worked with professional athletes and television personalities among his many clients. He is the creator of the Inner Child Model for treating Problematic Sexual Behaviors, a unique approach that focuses on identifying unresolved childhood pain points and teaching individuals how to process emotional distress in healthy ways.  He is the author of several books, including Going Deeper: How the Inner Child Impacts Your Sexual Addiction, Why Men Struggle to Love: Overcoming Relational Blind Spots, and Removing Your Shame Label: Breaking From Shame and Feeling God’s Love. He is the administrator of two blog sites: MenAgainstPorn.com and SexuallyPureMen.com, and he is the host of the monthly webinar Getting to the Other Side.Church, Podcast, Education, Accountability, Pastors, Ministry Leaders, Christianity, Pornography Addiction, Sexual Addiction Recovery, MarriagesTry Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

Pornography ruins our capacity for intimacy, which ultimately hinders our capacity to love God. How do we leave the emptiness of porn behind to fill it with God’s unending love? In this episode, Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley explores the idea that the answer lies much deeper than simply stopping the behavior of looking at porn.Key topics covered in this episode:If we only talk about ending certain behaviors, we miss dealing with matters of the heartOur wounds and distorted beliefs about sex and relationships must be healedFinding healthy ways to fill the void in our heart instead of pornMore Information:Free 30-day email devotional series, Toward Sexual Wholeness: https://bit.ly/3ufyG6wSexpectations online course: https://yoursexpectations.com/Contact Dr. Carol with a confidential message: https://www.drcarolministries.com/contact/ Guest Bio:Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley is an expert on the integration of wholeness for the body, mind, and soul. She is an author, speaker, OB-GYN physician, and ordained Doctor of Ministry.Dr. Carol interacts daily with readers, listeners, ministry leaders, students, and a worldwide online audience through her website, https://www.drcarolministries.com, and her podcast: Relationship Prescriptions. She makes her home near Austin, Texas, where she enjoys being “Grandma Carol” to four wonderful grandchildren.Church, Podcast, Education, Accountability, Pastors, Ministry Leaders, Christianity, Pornography Addiction, Sexual Addiction Recovery, MarriagesTry Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

What we are exposed to as a child and even into our adult years greatly impacts our brain. Understanding this is key when it comes to battling pornography. In this episode, Josh Spurlock, founder of MyCounselor.Online, shares the concept of “Whole Brained Sexual Purity” and how understanding the distinct roles of our left brain and right brain provides us with practical steps for walking in sexual purity.Key topics covered in this episode:God’s design for our brain informs how we approach sexual purityCharacter structure, the lens through which we see the worldChildren have no gates to evaluate what’s good and what’s not goodMore Information:“Whole Brained Sexual Purity” article: https://mycounselor.online/whole-brained-sexual-purity/ https://mycounselor.online/Guest Bio:Josh Spurlock is an Ordained Minister, Certified Sex Therapist, Licensed Professional Counselor, and serial entrepreneur. His passion is seeing people experience fullness of life, joy, and longevity in the purposes God has created them for.As the founder of MyCounselor.Online, Josh leads a team of clinically informed, faith-based counselors who provide care for the body of Christ, specializing in work with families in ministry through online therapy. You can connect with Josh on social media at @talk2spurlock.Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

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 addictionsDigital media is optimizing our brains for addictionPractical steps to break free from pornography and screen addictionsMore Information:http://unintentionalbook.comhttps://thatdougsmith.comhttps://screenstrong.comGuest 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.Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved