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Covenant Eyes' weekly podcast explores how one can pursue purity and integrity online, and features real-life stories and testimonies from experts.
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Young, Dumb, and In Love with Smut: What the young adult generation thinks about porn | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 123 Today we are speaking with Ron DeHaas, the founder and CEO of Covenant Eyes. Ron has traveled to many college campuses and has learned a lot about the attitudes the young generation has about pornography. Ron speaks with us about these prevailing attitudes and how pornography is destroying relationships. We also talk about the statistics concerning the young adult generation and their beliefs about sexuality. Music for today’s podcast is “We Are Not” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Read more on this subject: Porn U: Protecting Purity at College - A Guide for Christian Parents and School Administrators, by Luke Gilkerson Internet Accountability Away at College, by Bryan Atkinson Young Women Seduced By Porn: How My Parents Helped Me Break Free, by Natalie Orndorf | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Not One More Child: Why Alicia Kozakiewicz Fights the for the Victims of Child Porn | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 122 You are listening to the third and last portion of our interview with Alicia Kozakiewicz. Ten years ago, when Alicia was 13 years old, she was abducted outside her home by a predator who had groomed her online over a period of 8 months. She now travels all over the country talking about what happened to her in school classrooms and assemblies. She has helped out with educational films for the FBI, PBS, Enough is Enough, and the Pennsylvania Attorney General. She has appeared on Oprah and before U.S. Congress. And today she is one of the foremost advocates for the protection of children on and offline. Alicia speaks with us today about ways we can join her to help rescue children who are being victimized online and in our very own communities. Learn more at NotOneMoreChild.org. Learn more about The Alicia Project on Facebook. Music for today’s podcast is "Where Are You?" by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 1/6/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Porn, Predators, and the Kids Next Door: Victim of Child Rape Speaks About Sexualized Media | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 121 In yesterday's podcast we heard from Alicia Kozakiewicz as she recounted how ten years ago she was groomed over the Internet by a predator, a man who eventually kidnapped and held her captive over a period of four days. Now, a decade later, she speaks around the United States warning parents, educators, and children about the threat of Internet predators. She speak with us today about the connections between pornography, child victimization, and the sexualization of children in our culture. Today's podcast may not be suitable for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about The Alicia Project on Facebook. Music for today’s podcast is "Where Are You?" by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Groomed, Kidnapped, and Tortured – A Woman Speaks Out Ten Years After Her Abduction | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 120 Ten years ago today, the FBI searched the townhouse of Scott Tyree in suburban Washington D.C. and found 13-year-old Alicia Kozakiewicz bound to a bed. She had been missing for 4 days. Now, a decade later, Alicia speaks with us about her experience of being deceived and groomed online by this predator over a period of 8 months, only to be abducted by him and taken to his home on New Year's Day, where she was raped, beaten, and tortured. Alicia not only recounts her own horrific experience, but talks with us about what online grooming is, and how important it is for parents to be aware of how their kids are using the Internet. Today's podcast may not be suitable for some audiences. Listener discretion is advised. Learn more about Alicia: Watch Alicia's 15-minute congressional testimony that brought tears to the eyes of U.S. legislators. Learn more about The Alicia Project on Facebook. Music for today’s podcast is "Where Are You?" by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 1/4/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fathers, Step Up: Teaching Modesty and Purity to Our Daughters | "Modesty Week" on Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 119 How can fathers in the church encourage modesty in their daughters? How can men in the church play a dynamic role in shaping the hearts of young women to desire modesty? In our roundtable discussion we have four special guests to help us unpack this topic: Rachel Lee Carter and her husband Daryl - Rachel has been a professional model for more than 20 years, represented by top-tier modeling agencies worldwide. She is also the president of Modeling Christ, a ministry addressing the issues of modesty and purity in a culture influenced by the fashion industry. Alyssa Shull and her husband Matt - Alyssa is the founder of The Pink Lid, a weekend program specifically for teenage girls that addresses the subject of beauty, fashion, purity, and modesty. Listen to the other episodes: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 Music for today’s podcast is "Teach Me Your Ways" by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn more about our guests: Modeling-Christ.com - The ministry of Rachel Lee Carter ThePinkLid.com - The ministry of Alyssa Shull | 11/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tank Tops, Leggings, and the Art of Fashionable Modesty | "Modesty Week" on Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 118 What does modesty mean on a practical level? Can a girl be both fashionable and modest? Can a girl have clear modest standards without being legalistic? In our roundtable discussion we have four special guests to help us unpack this topic: Rachel Lee Carter and her husband Daryl - Rachel has been a professional model for more than 20 years, represented by top-tier modeling agencies worldwide. She is also the president of Modeling Christ, a ministry addressing the issues of modesty and purity in a culture influenced by the fashion industry. Alyssa Shull and her husband Matt - Alyssa is the founder of The Pink Lid, a weekend program specifically for teenage girls that addresses the subject of beauty, fashion, purity, and modesty. Listen to the other episodes: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4 Music for today’s podcast is "Teach Me Your Ways" by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn more about our guests: Modeling-Christ.com - The ministry of Rachel Lee Carter ThePinkLid.com - The ministry of Alyssa Shull | 11/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Stumbling Block: More Thoughts on Immodesty | "Modesty Week" on Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 117 Does dressing modestly really help to guard the eyes of men around you? Should this be a motivation for modesty? How do we instruct young women in the church to have a heart of modesty? In our roundtable discussion we have four special guests to help us unpack this topic: Rachel Lee Carter and her husband Daryl - Rachel has been a professional model for more than 20 years, represented by top-tier modeling agencies worldwide. She is also the president of Modeling Christ, a ministry addressing the issues of modesty and purity in a culture influenced by the fashion industry. Alyssa Shull and her husband Matt - Alyssa is the founder of The Pink Lid, a weekend program specifically for teenage girls that addresses the subject of beauty, fashion, purity, and modesty. Listen to the other episodes: Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4 Music for today’s podcast is "Teach Me Your Ways" by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn more about our guests: Modeling-Christ.com - The ministry of Rachel Lee Carter ThePinkLid.com - The ministry of Alyssa Shull | 11/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Teaching Girls About the “Heart” of Modesty | "Modesty Week" on Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 116 What is modesty? How do we encourage the women and girls around us to have a heart of modesty? What does modesty mean from a Biblical perspective? What are the cultural forces at play that teach immodesty? In our roundtable discussion we have four special guests to help us unpack this topic: Rachel Lee Carter and her husband Daryl - Rachel has been a professional model for more than 20 years, represented by top-tier modeling agencies worldwide. She is also the president of Modeling Christ, a ministry addressing the issues of modesty and purity in a culture influenced by the fashion industry. Alyssa Shull and her husband Matt - Alyssa is the founder of The Pink Lid, a weekend program specifically for teenage girls that addresses the subject of beauty, fashion, purity, and modesty. Listen to the other episodes: Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 Music for today’s podcast is "Teach Me Your Ways" by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn more about our guests: Modeling-Christ.com - The ministry of Rachel Lee Carter ThePinkLid.com - The ministry of Alyssa Shull | 11/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Raped on the Set: One ex-porn star tells her story of abuse | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 115 Today is the beginning of White Ribbons Against Pornography (WRAP) Week. Note: The content and conversation on today's podcast contains stories of graphic sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised. On our special edition of Covenant Eyes Radio, we are joined by two ex-porn stars: Shelley Lubben and Victoria. Shelley is the founder of the Pink Cross Foundation, a ministry dedicated to reaching out to adult industry workers, offering emotional, financial, and transitional support. Victoria was active in the porn industry in 2003 and 2004, doing about 60 adult films. Today she speaks with Shelley about her experiences and why she feels compelled to talk about the harms of pornography. Music for today’s podcast is “There Is A Curse” by The Difficulty. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 10/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sex Slaves Next Door: former victim speaks out | "Justice Week" on Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 114 All this week we are exploring the issue of sex trafficking, hearing the stories of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to combat this evil around the world. When Theresa Flores was 15 years old, she was drugged and raped by a boy she knew. Photos were taken of her sexual encounter and with these she was blackmailed, ultimately leading to her spending the next 2 years as a sex slave. All of this happened while living in an upper-middle-class suburb of Detroit. Today, Ms. Flores is the Director of Education & Training at Gracehaven House, a care and rehabilitation home for young girls who have been victimized by human trafficking. She has been a social worker for over 20 years and is the author of The Slave Across the Street. Her story has been seen on news programs like The Today Show. Theresa is a voice on behalf of the quarter-of-a-million American teens who are trafficked every year. She speaks with us today about her decades of experience working with teens who are at-risk for sexual exploitation, at times in the most unlikely of places. She talks about why it is so hard for many well-to-do Americans to believe that sexual exploitation might be happening right under their nose in their own communities. Today's interview is conducted by Mary Ann Jiang, an intern at pureHOPE. Music for today’s podcast is “It’s Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn more about this topic: Read: "$28-Billion-Crime: New film shows the dark connection between sex addiction and sex trafficking" by Luke Gilkerson Listen to our interview with Lamont Heibert: "Porn and Sex Trafficking in the U.S." | 9/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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In His Image: Giving Dignity Back to the Victims of Sexual Exploitation | "Justice Week" on Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 113 All this week we are exploring the issue of sex trafficking, hearing the stories of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to combat this evil around the world. Reegan Hill is the founder of In His Image Designs, a Kentucky-based vendor that partners with international organizations to spread awareness about sex trafficking. In His Image Designs purchases items made by trafficking survivors in India, Nepal, Cambodia, Uganda, and Thailand, and sells them in the United States. Selling these items not only helps to spread awareness about trafficking, but also contributes to the financial self-sustainability of the rescued victims. Today, Reegan talks with us about her experiences meeting women all over the world who have been rescued out of sexual exploitation. She also talks about In His Image Designs and why she felt called to start this ministry in her area. Today's interview is conducted by Mary Ann Jiang, an intern with pureHOPE. Music for today’s podcast is “It’s Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn more about this topic: Read: "$28-Billion-Crime: New film shows the dark connection between sex addiction and sex trafficking" by Luke Gilkerson Film Review: "The Candy Shop: A Sex-Trade Fairytale" | 9/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Girls for Sale: Rescuing Victims of Trafficking | "Justice Week" on Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 112 All this week we are exploring the issue of sex trafficking, hearing the stories of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to combat this evil around the world. Today we are interviewing Peter Everett. Peter and his wife Barbie work with Destiny Rescue, an Australian-based anti-trafficking organization that actively seeks out children who are sexually enslaved throughout Africa and Asia, rescuing them from their exploiters, and rehabilitating them. Peter and Barbie have started a branch of Destiny Rescue in the United States, speaking on behalf of the girls enslaved overseas, bringing the goods created by survivors to the U.S. market. In this interview Peter talks about his first experiences with enslaved children in Thailand, how he came to start a branch of Destiny Rescue in the U.S., and his continued experiences with the undercover rescue teams in red light districts throughout the world. Today's interview is conducted by Anny Lee, an intern at pureHOPE. Music for today’s podcast is “It’s Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn more about this topic: Get involved with Destiny Rescue in many ways: sponsor a child, become a local fundraising volunteer or a promotional volunteer, host a jewelry party, or go on a mission trip. Read: "$28-Billion-Crime: New film shows the dark connection between sex addiction and sex trafficking" by Luke Gilkerson | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Expert Shares How Porn Feeds the Demand for Sex Trafficking Around the Globe | "Justice Week" on Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 111 All this week we are exploring the issue of sex trafficking, hearing the stories of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to combat this evil around the world. In the sex trafficking market, three important factors must be recognized: supply, distribution, and demand. Feeding the supply side are all the trafficked victims, the women and children who are exploited for sex. The distribution side is made up of the traffickers: the recruiters, transporters, harborers, and pimps. But on the demand side are the thousands of men willing to purchase sex, driving the market for sex tourism and sex slavery. Today we are speaking with Laura Lederer, the Vice President of Global Centurion, a non-profit organization dedicated to eradicating sex slavery by focusing on the demand side of the equation. Ms. Lederer is one of the foremost authorities on human trafficking. In the 1990s she founded The Protection Project at Harvard University, a research institute dedicated to tracking and combating human trafficking. From 2001 to 2009, she was the Executive Director of the Senior Policy Operating Group on Trafficking in Persons, a high-level interagency group that staffed the President’s cabinet-level Task Force on Trafficking in Persons. Today Ms. Lederer talks about her early research in the anti-pornography movement in the 1970s informs what she knows today about the demand side of sex trafficking. Today's interview is conducted by Christie Arnold, an intern with pureHOPE. Music for today’s podcast is “It’s Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn more about this topic: Read: "$28-Billion-Crime: New film shows the dark connection between sex addiction and sex trafficking" by Luke Gilkerson Watch the video presentations: "Porn and Sex-Trafficking: A Convergence of Relgious Leaders Speak Out" Listen to the podcast: "Be Aware: Porn Harms – How Is Pornography Linked to Sex Trafficking?" | 9/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Personal Purity and a Passion for Justice | "Justice Week" on Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 110 All this week we are exploring the issue of sex trafficking, hearing the stories of ordinary people who are doing extraordinary things to combat this evil around the world. Today we are interviewing Noel Bouché, the Vice President of pureHOPE, an organization that has spent the better part of three decades equipping the church to stand for purity. Today Noel speaks about: What a lifestyle of purity entails Some of the practical ways pureHOPE can help the church The pureJUSTICE internship experience, a paid internship for college-age students, to become equipped to fight sexual exploitation Music for today’s podcast is “It’s Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn more about this topic: Read: "$28-Billion-Crime: New film shows the dark connection between sex addiction and sex trafficking" by Luke Gilkerson Read: "Practical Ways You Can Get Involved in Opposing Sexual Exploitation" by Noel Bouché Watch last year's intern interviews | 9/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Be Aware: Porn Harms – How Does Porn Lead to the Mistreatment of Men and Women? | Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 109 In this special series on Covenant Eyes Radio, we are addressing the harms caused by pornography. In this segment we are talking about the ways pornography contributes to the mistreatment of men and women in our society. How does pornography impact the broader culture in a way that leads to a breakdown in the way men and women treat one another? Continuing from the last several episodes, we have three guests for our roundtable discussion. Jan Meza, an ex-prostitute and ex-porn star who is now a part of the Pink Cross Foundation, where she speaks out about the destructive nature of pornography Michael Leahy, author of the book Porn Nation and founder of BraveHearts, an organization that educates the church to inspire a new generation that embraces biblical principles of sexual integrity Noel Bouché, the Vice President of pureHOPE, an organization that for nearly 30 years has worked to provide Christian solutions in a sexualized culture. Music for today’s podcast is “There is a Curse” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 8/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Be Aware: Porn Harms – How Is Pornography Linked to Sex Trafficking? | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 108 In this special series on Covenant Eyes Radio, we are addressing the harms caused by pornography. This week we are talking about the links between pornography and sex trafficking. What are the connections and why do they matter? Continuing from the last few episodes, we have three guests for our roundtable discussion. Jan Meza, an ex-porn star who spent several years in the commercial sex industry. Jan is now a part of the Pink Cross Foundation, speaking out about the destructive nature of pornography. Noel Bouché, the Vice President of pureHOPE, and director of their pureJUSTICE internship program, a program designed to train college-aged leaders as effective anti-sex-trafficking advocates. Michael Leahy, a former sex addict and founder of BraveHearts, an international social justice organization that works to reduce consumer demand for the “products” of sexual exploitation. For more about the harms of pornography, visit PornHarms.com. Music for today’s podcast is “There is a Curse” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 7/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Be Aware: Porn Harms – How Does Pornography Affect Children? | Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 107 In this special series on Covenant Eyes Radio, we are addressing the harms caused by pornography. This week we are talking about the ways children are impacted by seeing pornography. How does porn shape their sexual beliefs and behaviors? Continuing from last week's discussion, our three guests for our roundtable discussion are: Noel Bouché, Vice President of pureHOPE, a national coalition that has spent 28 years educating the public about the impact of pornography on family, children, and culture. Jan Meza, an ex-porn star who now is a part of the Pink Cross Foundation, speaking about the destructive nature of porn, both for the consumers and the performers. Michael Leahy, a former sex addict, author of Porn Nation, and founder of BraveHearts, an international social justice organization that works to reduce consumer demand for the “products” of sexual exploitation For more about the harms of pornography, visit PornHarms.com. Music for today’s podcast is “There is a Curse” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 7/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Be Aware: Porn Harms – Is Porn Addictive? | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 106 In this special series on Covenant Eyes Radio, we are addressing the harms caused by pornography. This week we are talking about the controversial subject of pornography addiction. Can someone be truly addicted to pornography? We have three guests for our roundtable discussion. We have Michael Leahy, best known for his university tour, Porn Nation, which has visited over 200 campuses. As someone who is a self-identified recovering sex addict, Michael speaks with us about his take on the subject of porn addiction. Next, we have Jan Meza, an ex-porn star who now speaks out about the destructive nature of porn, both for the consumers and the performers. Last, we have Noel Bouché, Vice President of pureHOPE, a national coalition that has helped to educate the public about the harms of pornography for nearly 30 years. For more about the harms of pornography, visit PornHarms.com. Music for today’s podcast is “There is a Curse” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 7/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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The War on Illegal Pornography | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 105 Many people do not know the laws surrounding the distribution of pornography. Most know child pornography is illegal, but is all adult pornography legal under U.S. federal and state laws? Today we are talking with Patrick Trueman and Dawn Hawkins of Morality in Media. They direct the War on Illegal Pornography, a national coalition effort that educates the American public on the harms associated with pornography and pushes the federal government to enforce existing obscenity laws. As former Chief of the Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section of the U.S. Department of Justice, Patrick Trueman is an expert on pornography related legislation. Today he talks with us about the laws that are currently on the books and the court cases that have bearing on how these laws have been applied. Patrick and Dawn also talk about some of their recent initiatives, including their call to NBC to halt the production and airing of their new fall drama, The Playboy Club. Music for today’s podcast is “It’s Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 6/30/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Story of Hope: One couple shares the story of their marriage nearly destroyed by lust (Part 2) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 104 Today we are playing the second and last part of our interview with Josh and Serena Abdelaziz. In yesterday's podcast, Serena spoke about the day she discovered that her husband Josh, who was also a pastor, was having an affair. Years of lust and battles with pornography had taken their toll on Josh's heart, and it seemed like their marriage was at the breaking point. Today Josh and Serena will talk about... How God answered her prayers for Josh How God eventually softened Josh's heart and brought him into a new lifestyle of freedom and accountability How using accountability software been a help to them in their marriage Listen to Part 1 Music for today’s podcast is “There is a Curse” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. For more information: Read Josh and Serena's story on her blog, StandingForMarriage.blogspot.com. Please visit our page of resources for wives of porn addicts. | 6/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Story of Hope: One couple shares the story of their marriage nearly destroyed by lust (Part 1) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 103 This is the first part of our interview with Josh and Serena Abdelaziz. Serena was shocked the day she discovered evidence that her husband, who was also a pastor, was having an affair. As the weeks progressed, she learned the awful truth that this was not his first affair. Years of lust and battles with pornography had taken their toll on Josh's heart, and it seemed like their marriage was at the breaking point. In today's portion of the interview: Serena talks about her heartbreak and how God brought her through what seemed like a hopeless situation. Josh talks about how the downward spiral of lust and deception brought him to the point of wanting to quit on his marriage. Tomorrow we will play the conclusion of our interview. Serena will talk about how God answered her prayers for Josh, and Josh will share how God softened his heart and brought healing to his marriage. Listen to Part 2 Music for today’s podcast is “We Are Not” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. For more information: Read Josh and Serena's story on her blog, StandingForMarriage.blogspot.com. Please visit our page of resources for wives of porn addicts. | 5/31/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Walking Corpse | Living as One Who is Dead to Sin Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 102 On April 10, 2011, I delivered a message entitled "Walking Corpse: Living as One Who is Dead to Sin" based on Romans 6:1-11. In this message I address some crucial questions about how God transforms us from the inside out: Are we fundamentally deprived or fundamentally depraved? If as Christians we are "under grace," what motivates true obedience in our lives? What does Paul mean when he says we have "died to sin," and how do we experience this freedom? How does the gospel secure not only our forgiveness but our transformation? Music for today’s show is “Let the Old Man Fall Away” by Ish Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 5/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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One-Stop Shop For Internet Safety | Interview with Donna Rice Hughes Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 101 With all the research out there about Internet safety for kids, how can parents get their hands on the best information? Today we are speaking with one of the pioneers of Internet safety, Donna Rice Hughes, president and CEO of Enough is Enough. She talks with us about why Internet filters, though necessary, are not enough to protect kids. Enough is Enough provides unique resources that equip parents, youth workers, and educators to be vigilant in protecting kids online . Donna recommends you check out their... Internet Safety 101 Rules Internet Safety 101 Tools Video clips from their DVD teaching series Internet Safety 101SM Program Kit (including the DVD teaching series, Rules 'N Tools Booklet, Workbook, and Resource Guide) Music for today’s podcast is “The Fire and the Knife” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Donna Rice Hughes is an internationally recognized Internet safety expert. She has testified a number of times before U.S. Congress on Internet dangers and was appointed by Senator Trent Lott to serve on the Child Online Protection Act Commission. Currently, Donna serves on a number of Internet safety task forces around the country. She has given more than 3,500 media interviews, appearing on such shows and networks as The Today Show, Oprah, Fox News, CNN, Dateline, and 20/20. Her editorials have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, USA Today, The Los Angeles Times, People Magazine, and many other periodicals. | 5/19/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Overcoming Lust: How the Gospel Changes Us | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 100 For our 100th episode, we invited back two popular guests from past podcasts: Eric Ludy and Dr. Bill Struthers. These two men speak with us today about the prevalence of pornography in our culture, the difficulty of fighting lust, and the power of the Gospel of Christ to change us. Eric and Bill approach these topics each from their own areas of expertise: Eric as a pastor and Bill as a neuroscientist. Bill is an associate professor of Psychology at Wheaton College. He has an MA and PhD in Biopsychology and is the author of Wired For Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain. Eric is the President of Ellerslie Mission Society and the lead instructor in the Ellerslie Leadership Training in Windsor, Colorado. Eric and his wife Leslie are the authors of When God Writes Your Love Story, one of the top-selling Christian relationship books of all time. Music for today’s show is “Let the Old Man Fall Away” by Ish Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes . . . . Learn more on this topic: Three Ways the Gospel Overcomes Online Temptations - Video with John Piper, Tim Keller, and DA Carson Six Ways the Cross Changes Our Hearts - Commentary on Jonathan Edwards' words in Religious Affections Siren Song – Overcoming Pornography Temptations - What can we learn from ancient mythology about overcoming lust? The Mortification of Sin - Commentary on John Owen's class work, Of the Mortification of Sin in Believers | 4/21/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sexual Sabotage: Pornography, Impotence, and the Mad Scientist Who Started It All | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 99 Please note: The subject matter on today's podcast is not suitable for some audiences due to graphic descriptions of sexuality and violence. Listener discretion is advised. Since the 1950s, sexualized media and pornography have slowly entered the mainstream of American culture. While consuming pornography has been portrayed in popular media as sexually healthy, many doctors and researchers are unconvinced. Today, we speak with Dr. Judith Reisman, former president of The Institute for Media Education. Dr. Reisman has been a consultant to four U.S. Department of Justice administrations, the Department of Education, as well as the Department of Health and Human Services. She speaks with us about the medical evidence for how pornography actually causes impotence, not sexual liberation. She also talks about the history of the massive "sexual industrial complex" in America, detailing some of the dark and disturbing history behind the pioneers of sexology research, namely Alfred Kinsey. Music for today’s podcast is “It’s Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Learn More: Visit DrJudithReisman.org to read her white papers and articles. Read Dr. Reisman's new book, Sexual Sabotage: How One Mad Scientist Unleashed a Plague of Corruption and Contagion on America. Read: "How Porn Ruins Sex Drive" Upcoming Conference: Next week, Dr. Reisman and many other experts, including Covenant Eyes President Ron DeHaas, will be speaking at the Convergence Summit. The purpose of the summit will be to address effectively the convergence of new technology, pornography, prostitution, and human trafficking, in an effort to understand these critical issues and develop solutions. | 4/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Freedom and Responsibility: A Christian View on Cyber Ethics | Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 98 Cyber ethics is a major topic in the Information Age, but Daniel Lohrmann, Chief Technology Officer for the State of Michigan, prefers to emphasize the need for virtual integrity, helping people get to the heart of moral behavior in the online world. Today we are playing a presentation by Mr. Lohrmann, recorded on January 16 at the Center for Ethics and Public Life at Luther College in Decora, Iowa. Mr. Lohrmann talks about the importance of applying Christian ethics to online and offline life. Music for today’s show is “Shout” by Phil Joel Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes . . . . Dan is author of Virtual Integrity: Faithfully Navigating the Brave New Web. You can read Dan's white papers and listen to more of his presentations on NetSafetyResources.com. | 3/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Porn: Not Just a Man’s Issue – Interview with the author of Dirty Girls Come Clean | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 97 In a survey done by Today's Christian Woman, over a third of their female readers admitted to intentionally looking at Internet pornography. Today I am speaking with Crystal Renaud, author of Dirty Girls Come Clean, a frank and honest book about the hidden issue of female porn addiction. (See information about our book giveaway below.) Crystal speaks with us about why she wrote this book and how it will be a help to women who are struggling with this temptation. Learn More: Read a sample chapter of Crystal's book. Watch Crystal's video interview recorded during her visit to the Covenant Eyes headquarters. Read Crystal's posts on our blog. We are giving away a free copy of Dirty Girls Come Clean on our blog. To enter our drawing, simply leave a reply below this post, and we will e-mail you if your name is drawn. (We will draw a name soon after April 1, 2011.) | 3/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Kalyn’s Secret: Protecting Your Teens from Sexual Predators Online | Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 96 When Kalyn was 15 years old, her parents received an $800 cell phone bill in the mail. After some investigation, they discovered their daughter's secret: she was emotionally involved with a man who was 31 years older than her. Today Kalyn and her mother, Lisa, talk with us about how she was groomed by this man over a period of two years. They also talk about the warning signs of sexual predation parents need to be looking for in their own teens. Lisa and Kalyn are the authors of Kalyn's Secret: Every Parent's Battle to Save Their Children. Music for today’s podcast is “We Are Not” by The Difficulty. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . More on this topic: Article: "Online Sexual Predators - Questioning Common Assumptions" Video: "The Child Predator Fear," from the FRONTLINE documentary, Growing Up Online Factsheet: "Internet Safety Education for Teens: Getting It Right" (pdf), from the Crimes Against Children Research Center | 3/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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When It Can’t Be Erased – Teen Web Identity and Online Social Blunders | Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 95 With the rise of social networks, teens regularly use the Internet to present themselves to the world and to their friends. What potential problems can arise from this? Cris Clapp Logan speaks with us today about the concept of "teen web identity." Cris is Director of Communications and Congressional Relations for Enough is Enough, where she educates and advises Congressional staff on Internet safety issues and legislation. Mrs. Logan is also the Associate Producer and writer of Enough Is Enough’s Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents educational film series. Music for today’s podcast is “All That Remains” by The Difficulty. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . More on this topic: Article: "Why Social Networking? – An Introduction for Parents of Teens" Video: "Think Before You Post – What you put online, stays online" E-Book: Parenting the Internet Generation: 7 Potential Threats and 7 Habits for Internet Integrity | 2/24/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Albert Mohler Speaks to Parents about Internet Accountability in the Home | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 94 Our lives today tend to revolve around digital technology, in our work and in our socializing. But when do we need to set limits for ourselves and for our children? Even though 70% of young people spend time online every day, over 50% of teens and nearly 30% of children are able to surf the Web without any supervision at all. Exploring this topic with us today, we continue our interview we began last week with Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Mohler is a recognized Christian leader, is listed in Who’s Who in America, has appeared on many national news programs, and has been a lecturer at many educational institutions, including Columbia University, Beeson Divinity School, and Vanderbilt University. Today Dr. Mohler talks to us about the need for Christian couples and parents to set boundaries around how the Internet is used. He also talks about the value of Internet accountability, and why all their seminary staff use Covenant Eyes services. Listen to Part 1 of this interview. Music for today’s podcast is “All That Remains” by The Difficulty. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Read more on this topic: Parenting the Internet Generation, free e-book by Covenant Eyes "A Generation Immersed in Media" by Albert Mohler "The Hypersocialized Generation" by Albert Mohler | 2/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Albert Mohler Speaks on the Danger of Too Much Digital Technology | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 93 The Internet and digital media are full of advantages, but there is often a price we pay when we don't have the discipline to unplug. Teens will often spend more than 30 hours a week online, and nearly one-third of teens say being unplugged from technology actually makes them feel more stressed. Is there such a thing as too much digital technology? And what is more time online really costing us? Helping us understand this issue is my special guest, Dr. Albert Mohler, President of The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Mohler was recognized by Time.com as the “reigning intellectual of the evangelical movement in the U.S.” and is the author of many books on Christianity and culture. Dr. Mohler talks to us about the need for Christian families to be deliberate about the time they spend with digital and social media. Listen to Part 2 of this interview. Music for today’s podcast is “All That Remains” by The Difficulty. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . Read more on this topic: "How the Internet Challenges Traditional Parent-Child Roles" by Luke Gilkerson "The Dangerous Worlds of Analog Parents with Digital Teens" by Albert Mohler "Facebook Turns Five: Thoughts on Social Networking" by Albert Mohler | 1/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Porn Culture: How It Impacts Our Daughters | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 92 How does pornography impact youth culture, especially young women? Exploring this questions with us today is Cris Clapp Logan, Director of Communications and Congressional Relations for Enough is Enough. Mrs. Logan educates and advises Congressional staff on Internet safety issues and legislation. She is also the Associate Producer and writer of Enough Is Enough’s Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents educational film series. Music for today’s podcast is “It's Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . See more on this topic: "Teen Pregnancy Linked to Sex on TV" (by Luke Gilkerson) "Guarding Our Daughters in this Sexualized Culture" (by Laura Booz) "Seductive Femininity: Using feminine power for good and not evil" (by Leslie Ludy) "Breaking the Silence: Women Addicted to Porn Speak Out" (video interview) | 1/13/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Massive Multiplayer Online Games – What Parents Need to Know | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 91 Today our special guest is Cris Clapp Logan, Director of Communications and Congressional Relations for Enough is Enough. Mrs. Logan educates and advises Congressional staff on Internet safety issues and legislation. She is also the Associate Producer and writer of Enough Is Enough’s Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents educational film series. Today Mrs. Logan talks with us about massive multiplayer online games (MMO). She speaks about the dangers associated with these games and what parents need to be concerned about for their children. Music for today’s podcast is “Every Knee” by Phil Joel. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 12/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Porn’s Impact on Aggressive Behavior | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 90 Today you are listening to my interview with Gene McConnell. Gene's pornography addiction started at the age of 12. This continued for the next 17 years until finally he acted out in a way he never expected, attempting to rape a young woman. Since his recovery, Gene has a popular speaker and author who has used his story to inspire thousands of people. His signature program, The Power of Porn™, is about the sexualization of our culture and the impact it has upon individual lives, relationships, and communities. Gene regularly speaks at conferences and college campuses. He has helped policymakers and police, and was awarded Los Angeles County's "Citizen of the Year." Today, Gene speaks with us about how pornography impacts aggressive behavior. Music for today’s podcast is “It’s Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. . . . . For more information on this topic: Read Gene McConnell's article about pornography at Focus on the Family. Read Mary Anne Layden's article, "Pornography and Violence: A New Look at Research" (pdf). | 12/3/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Porn and Sex Trafficking in the U.S. | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 89 Today we are speaking with Lamont Heibert, Co-Founder of Love146, an organization that works to end child sex slavery and exploitation. Lamont worked as Love146's Executive Director from 2002 to 2006. Today, Lamont serves as their Director of U.S. Prevention. He speaks with us today about the problem of sex trafficking in the Unites States and how this is linked to pornography. Lamont is also the front man for the band Ten Shekel Shirt. He has been the musical guest of GQ Magazine, the NBA, and the International Justice Mission and has performed at social action events with Dave Matthews Band, John Legend, and Natasha Bedingfield. To read more about this topic visit Love146.org or ItsNotMyFault.org. Music for today’s podcast is “It's Slavery” by Ten Shekel Shirt Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. History of Love146 Video: | 11/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Parents Need to Know About YouTube | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 88 Today's guest is Cris Clapp Logan, Director of Communications and Congressional Relations for Enough is Enough. Mrs. Logan educates and advises Congressional staff on Internet safety issues and legislation. She is also the Associate Producer and writer of Enough Is Enough's Internet Safety 101: Empowering Parents educational film series. Today Mrs. Logan talks with us about YouTube.com. She speaks candidly about this popular website and how it has become a part of cyber culture, and she helps parents to understand the dangers associated with it. Music for today’s show is “Shout” by Phil Joel Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes . . . . Learn more about YouTube and other potential online dangers in our e-book, Parenting the Internet Generation. Get a free copy here. | 11/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Looking vs. Lusting | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 87 Today we are speaking with Mark Brouwer. Mark is a teacher and leader of men's workshops for the ministry of Faithful and True. Mark is also the director of Recovery Remixed, offering teaching, consulting, leadership training, teleseminars, and other resources for churches, church leaders, and men dealing with sexual struggles. Today Mark shares with us out of Jesus' famous Sermon on the Mount, specifically helping us understand Jesus' words about lust. Mark gives us three principles that help us to understand the difference between looking and lusting. Mark also shares with us timeless principles he has learned from Scripture and his work in the field of sexual addiction. To get a free copy of Mark's e-book, Reclaiming Sexual Sanity, go to sexual-sanity.com. Music for today’s podcast is “The Fire and the Knife” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 10/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Set Apart for Purity: Interview with Eric and Leslie Ludy | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 86 Today on Covenant Eyes Radio we are speaking with Eric and Leslie Ludy. Eric and Leslie have published 18 books, including the top-selling, When God Writes Your Love Story. Eric is the President of Ellerslie Mission Society and the lead instructor in the Ellerslie Leadership Training in Windsor, Colorado. Leslie is the executive director of Set-Apart Girl, an organization that provides books, resources, conferences, and training for young Christian women. Today Eric and Leslie speak about the need for young people to practice purity in a sexualized culture. In particular, they speak about why they use and recommend Covenant Eyes as a practical tool that equips young people to guard their hearts and minds on the Internet. Music for today’s podcast is “The Fire and the Knife” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 10/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ex-Porn Star Rips the Mask Off of Pornography (Part 4 of 4) | Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 85 Our special guest on today’s podcast is Shelley Lubben. Shelley is a former porn actress who now reaches out to women still in the adult industry through her organization, the Pink Cross Foundation. In this last portion of our interview with Shelley, she speaks directly to the church about the importance of speaking out against the evils of the porn industry. She also issues a powerful call to men in the church to have not even a hint of sexual immorality in their lives. Please note: The subject matter of today’s podcast is not suitable for some audiences due to graphic descriptions of sexuality and violence. Listener discretion is advised. Co-hosting today’s interview is Jessica Jones, an intern for pureJUSTICE. Listen to more of Shelley's interview: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 Music for today’s podcast is “Fragile” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 10/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ex-Porn Star Rips the Mask Off of Pornography (Part 3 of 4) | Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 84 Our special guest on today's podcast is Shelley Lubben. Shelley is a former porn actress who now reaches out to women still in the adult industry through her organization, the Pink Cross Foundation. In today’s portion of our interview Shelley speaks to about how she believes pornography is a form of sex slavery and how she is working to make pornography production illegal in the state of California. Please note: The subject matter of today’s podcast is not suitable for some audiences due to graphic descriptions of sexuality and violence. Listener discretion is advised. Co-hosting today’s interview is Jessica Jones, an intern for pureJUSTICE. Listen to more of Shelley's interview: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4 Music for today’s podcast is “Fragile” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 9/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ex-Porn Star Rips the Mask Off of Pornography (Part 2 of 4) | Covenant Eyes Radio – Episode 83 Today our special guest is Shelley Lubben. Shelley is a former porn actress who now reaches out to women still in the adult industry through her organization, the Pink Cross Foundation. Today's portion of our interview speaks to parents about their role in protecting their kids from the influences of pornography and a hyper-sexualized culture. Please note: The subject matter of today’s podcast is not suitable for some audiences due to graphic descriptions of sexuality and violence. Listener discretion is advised. Co-hosting today’s interview is Jessica Jones, an intern for pureJUSTICE. Listen to more of Shelley's interview: Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4 Music for today’s podcast is “Fragile” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 9/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Ex-Porn Star Rips the Mask Off of Pornography (Part 1 of 4) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 82 Today our special guest is Shelley Lubben. Shelley is a former porn actress who now reaches out to women still in the adult industry through her organization, the Pink Cross Foundation. On today's episode, Shelley talks about her experiences as a porn star, how she got involved in pornography, the abuses she suffered, and how women and men are abused in the same ways in today's porn industry. Please note: The subject matter of today's podcast is not suitable for some audiences due to graphic descriptions of sexuality and violence. Listener discretion is advised. Co-hosting today's interview is Jessica Jones, an intern for pureJUSTICE. Listen to more of Shelley's interview: Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 Music for today's podcast is "Fragile" by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 9/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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250,000 American Kids Victims of Sex Trafficking Every Year | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 81 Every year, over a quarter of a million American kids fall victim to commercial sexual exploitation. This outnumbers international kids in the U.S. 11 to 1. Today we speak with Steve Wagner, President of the Renewal Forum and former Director of the Human Trafficking Program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (from 2003 to 2006). Mr. Wagner started the “Rescue and Restore Victims of Human Trafficking” public awareness campaign, designed to increase the identification and rescue of victims of trafficking. This campaign received the prestigious Silver Anvil Award of the Public Relations Society of America. In the interview Mr. Wagner speaks about: Sex trafficking of minors as an "economic crime," driven by supply and demand How faith communities can get involved in stopping sex trafficking How parents can protect their kids from being trafficked Joining me in today's interview is William Payne, intern for the pureJUSTICE program at pureHOPE. Music for today's podcast is "Fragile" by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. - - - - For more information about this issue see the new documentary Abolition. In this documentary on human trafficking in Georgia’s capital, the anti-child sex trafficking campaign Innocence Atlanta lifts the veil on this issue. Abolition features interviews with leaders in the anti-trafficking movement, including Steve Wagner, as well as survivors of child commercial sexual exploitation. (WARNING: As noted at the beginning of the film, it is “graphic and not for children.” Please use discretion.) | 9/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pure Justice: Connecting Pornography to Sex Trafficking | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 80 "A true pursuit of justice necessarily starts with a pursuit of personal purity" - Noel Bouché Today I am interviewing Noel Bouché, Vice President of pureHOPE (formerly known as the National Coalition for the Protection of Children and Families). Noel oversees the development of educational materials, campaigns, and partnerships to promote justice for the victims of sex trafficking. Noel also runs the pureJUSTICE summer internship program, an initiative aimed at properly connecting the exploitation that is pornography to the evil of sex trafficking, a form of modern-day slavery. Today Noel will talk about why this internship was created and how the interns are furthering the cause of promoting justice and purity in a pornified culture. Noel is the author of Exploited: Sex Trafficking, Porn Culture, and the Call to a Lifestyle of Justice (pdf). In this booklet Noel lays out the connection between the pornography industry and sex trafficking. This booklet demonstrates not only that pornography drives demand for sex trafficking, but that it actually constitutes a form of sex trafficking deserving of opposition and condemnation. Exploited also calls for the church to live out a lifestyle of justice according to Scripture. Music for today's podcast is "Fragile" by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 9/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Porn Exposed: Strengthening a Marriage Invaded by Lust | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 79 Today I'm speaking with George and Ashley Weis. A while back Ashley found a pornography link on their home computer. This was how George's secret obsession was discovered. George will talk with us about his struggle with lust, and Ashley will talk about how this discovery made her feel. Together they will talk about all they have learned and how they have strengthened their marriage since then. Ashley is the author of Exposed, the story of a marriage counselor who discovers her husband’s pornography addiction, and a teenage girl who falls into the self-destructive industry. Today on the podcast we are also announcing the winner of our drawing for a free copy of Exposed. Music for today’s podcast is “Every Knee” by Phil Joel. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 8/27/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Trip Lee Speaks About His New Song, "Covenant Eyes" | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 78 Today we interview Trip Lee and PRo about their track, "Covenant Eyes," on Trip's newest album, Between Two Worlds. They speak about how hard it is to stay pure in a world full of sexual images. Both Trip and PRo also talk about how their accountability brothers have helped them to be serious about purity. Today on our podcast, listen to portions of "Covenant Eyes" as well as our interview with the artists. Listen to more episodes on iTunes. Learn more about Covenant Eyes Accountability at CovenantEyes.com. . . . . "Covenant Eyes" Lyrics Look at dat, what you lookin at Look at dat, what you lookin at Look at dat, what you lookin at Look at dat, what you lookin at In a culture that is crazy, in a world that is fallen It's hard tryna live this thang according to your callin Every time steppin at my heart its steady prowlin Desires wagin war back n forth like they brawlin Yea man hold up, I'm hopin when you see me That you catch me watchin what I'm watchin It ain't easy My heart wanted to see joy, but there's too many decoys And I don't wanna end up in a trap like a dboy Can't be all relaxed, there ain't no time for getting lazy Time for us to act cause the times are getting crazy So I wrote an agreement and I made my eyes sign it I won't look on a woman with no lust now underline it. Look at dat, what you lookin at Oooo she looking good, nah man I ain't lookin back I'm watchin what I'm watchin, and yeah this thang hard Better watchin what I'm watchin We gotta be on guard Look at dat, what you lookin at Oooo she looking good, nah man I ain't lookin back I'm watchin what I'm watchin, and yea this thang hard Better watchin what I'm watchin We gotta be on guard Now if I listen to the radio Then I would have to split open the swisha and fill it with green vine And if I listen to the TV then you can catch me chasin plenty chicks, cause homie they fine But I DDT my mind, put my flesh in figure four Yea sometimes I fall, but this right here ain't gon kill me folk Cause if I had to be a blind amputee, I guarantee my Father here is purging me of all my impurity Bang on em ba-bbang on go hard Father, rain on em ra-rrain on em show you God Cause every time I slow up, that's when my Father show up Make make ways of escape then I'm right back scrappin like what up Tell my TV to shutup what you selling I don't want it Hide that Word inside my heart, Ron Artest go and guard it no I don't want your goodies baby you can keep your cookies lady I know they got M&Ms but this road I'm on is slim and shady Look at dat, what you lookin at Oooo she looking good, nah man I ain't lookin back I'm watchin what I'm watchin, and yeah this thang hard Better watchin what I'm watchin We gotta be on guard Look at dat, what you lookin at Oooo she looking good, nah man I ain't lookin back I'm watchin what I'm watchin, and yea this thang hard Better watchin what I'm watchin We gotta be on guard With every single glance man my sin tries to kill me So I ain't giving in all my brothers gotta feel me I'm free from my slavery you know that ain't the real me I belong to my God and I can't let no lust steal me There's nothing I can gain the sister shouldn't ain't move me Cause my God is holy the epitome of beauty Bought me with a price and I'm prayin He would rule me My eyes belong to Him He's my King and Lord truly As men who trust Jesus, we can't be cool wit all dat So when my eyes start to trip, I tell 'em boys to fall back So if you see me look away don't be surprised Since I'm in love with my God I got some covenant eyes Look at dat, what you lookin at Oooo she looking good, nah man I ain't lookin back I'm watchin what I'm watchin, and yeah this thang hard Better watchin what I'm watchin We gotta be on guard Look at dat, what you lookin at Oooo she looking good, nah man I ain't lookin back I'm watchin what I'm watchin, | 8/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Protest Outside a Porn Shop Lasts Five Years | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 77 On July 21, 2005, a group of concerned citizens in Uniontown, Indiana, started a round-the-clock protest against a newly opened adult superstore, the Lion's Den. Rain or shine, the protesters have been there along I-65, 24 hours a day for the last five years. They are known as the Uniontown Watchdogs. Protesters dissuade truckers and other travelers from entering the Lion's Den with signs that say whoever enters this store, that person's picture will be taken and posted on the protesters' website, War-Line.org. Truckers also have photos taken of their license plates sent to their employers. Today we get to hear from the protesters themselves to hear about their experiences: Jon Pearce, pastor of First Baptist Church of Crothersville, and Rob Patterson, the one who posts photos on War-Line.org. What do you think? In an anonymous survey on our blog: 43.3% said, "I believe the Watchdogs have a right to protest, but their methods are harmful to their Christian message." 56.7% said, "I believe the Watchdogs have a right to protest the way they are doing it, and I think their methods are an effective way to promote their anti-porn message." No one thought the protesters were unlawfully harassing Lion's Den patrons. Make a comment below. Give us your opinion. Music for today’s podcast is “Every Knee” by Phil Joel. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 8/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Three Biblical Principles to Help Wives of Porn Addicts | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 76 Today I'll be speaking with Rose Colón, Director of Women's Counseling at Pure Life Ministries. Rose and her husband Jeff first came to Pure Life in 1994 when their marriage was falling apart due to Jeff's lifestyle of sexual sin and drug abuse. God has since totally transformed their marriage and their lives. Today Rose and Jeff help to oversee many of the ministry's daily operations. Rose has a Masters of Ministry in Biblical Counseling, and holds certification from the International Association of Biblical Counselors. Rose will talk with us about the emotions she experienced when she first discovered her husband's involvement with pornography and prostitutes. She will also give us the three biblical principles that impacted her the most as God was healing her heart. Music for today’s podcast is “Spark” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 7/30/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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As Iron Sharpens Iron – How to start a good men’s accountability group? | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 75 In today's episode I speak with Les Fleetwood, Pastor of Connecting and Equipping at Stonebriar Community Church near Dallas, Texas. Les talks about their IronMan Groups, accountability groups that encourage men to grow in Christian character and community. Les explains what their IronMan groups are about, how your church can start a similar ministry, and why groups like this are helpful to men who are struggling with lust or pornography. If you would like a free copy of Stonebriar's IronMan Facilitator Training Manual, e-mail Les at LesF [at] Stonebriar [dot] org. Music for today’s podcast is “Spark” by Ten Shekel Shirt. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 7/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Jerry Bridges – Depending on Christ to Make Us Holy | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 74 "Dependent responsibility." This the phrase Jerry Bridges uses to describe two inseparable truths: we are completely dependent on God to obey Him; we are also completely responsible to obey. Today on our podcast Jerry talks at length about how to live a holy life. Jerry will talk about the way we should label our sin, and thus change our attitude toward our sin. He will talk about the difference between "cultural holiness" and genuine obedience. Finally, Jerry will also talk about three ways we often try to become holy that don't work, and the way Jesus gave to us that does work. Jerry Bridges is the author of many books, including the million-copy best seller, The Pursuit of Holiness. He has been a staff member of The Navigators for 55 years. Music for today’s podcast is “The Fire and the Knife” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 7/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Setting Captives Free – Web Courses for Those Affected by Porn | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 73 Today we play the second part of our interview with Mike and Jody Cleveland, founders of SettingCaptivesFree.com. Over the last 10 years Setting Captives Free has helped thousands of people break free from habitual sins through the application of biblical principles. Mike will share about the "Way of Purity," a free 60-day course for those who struggle with pornography. Jody will talk at length about "A United Front," their free course for spouses of those ensnared in pornography addiction. Listen to last week's episode and hear Mike and Jody tell the story about how they started this ministry. Music for today’s podcast is “The Fire and the Knife” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 7/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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How the Cross Sets Us Free from Porn | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 72 “Sex has become the religion of the most civilized portions of the earth. The orgasm has replaced the Cross as the focus of longing and the image of fulfillment.” - Malcolm Muggeridge (British journalist) Today we play part 1 of our interview with Mike and Jody Cleveland, founders of SettingCaptivesFree.com. Over the last 10 years Setting Captives Free has helped over a quarter of a million people break free from habitual sins through the application of biblical principles. Mike will share some of his own story about how he became ensnared in pornography and other sexual sins. Mike and Jody will both talk about how God gave them a fresh understanding of the cross of Christ and how this completely transformed their lives. Next week they will talk at the length about the Setting Captives Free programs for both men struggling with pornography and their wives. Music for today’s podcast is “The Fire and the Knife” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. Listen to more Mike and Jody on Episode 73 | 7/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Porn Problems in the Church – Interview with Dr. Mark Laaser | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 71 This is my interview with Dr. Mark Laaser of Faithful and True Ministries. Dr. Laaser is a pioneer in the field of sex addiction. Today I will speak with him about why he began Faithful and True and the story of his own sexual sin. Dr. Laaser will also speak at length about the term “sexual addiction” and why it is gaining more recognition in the medical community. Lastly, Dr. Laaser will also talk about the prevalence of pornography struggles in the church today and give pastors practical steps they can take in their churches to bring this issue into the light. Music for today’s podcast is “The Fire and the Knife” by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 6/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Redeeming the Pain of Sexual Betrayal – Interview with Melissa Haas (Part 2) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 70 Today we are playing the second part of our conversation with Melissa Haas. While Melissa and her husband Troy served on the mission field in Africa, Troy committed adultery, and when the truth came forward, this brought the reality of Troy's sexual addiction into the light. (Listen to Part 1 to hear her story.) Since the restoration of their marriage Melissa has personally helped many women work through the pain of their husband's sexual addictions. She is also the author of the L.I.F.E. Guide for Spouses, a workbook for spouses of sexual addicts. Today she talks about what readers will find in this book. Music for today's podcast is "The Fire and the Knife" by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 6/18/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Redeeming the Pain of Sexual Betrayal – Interview with Melissa Haas (Part 1) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 69 Today we are playing the first part of our conversation with Melissa Haas, author of the L.I.F.E. Guide for Spouses, a book for spouses of sexual addicts. While Melissa and her husband Troy served on the mission field in Africa, Troy committed adultery, and when the truth came forward, this brought the reality of Troy's sexual addiction into the light. Today Melissa tells us about this discovery impacted her. She also talks about the journey of healing they took together. (Listen to Part 2 of her interview) Music for today's podcast is "The Fire and the Knife" by The Difficulty Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 6/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Passion to Protect Families – Exclusive Interview with Covenant Eyes President | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 68 Today we are talking with Ron DeHaas, co-founder and president of Covenant Eyes. Ron pioneered the concept of accountability software over a decade ago when he started Covenant Eyes. Today he shares some of his story. He talks with us about why he felt such a burden for protecting families from pornography on the Internet. He also talks candidly with us about how the tragic loss of his wife and children in an auto accident made him value the protection of family all the more. Music for this week’s podcast was “Tower” by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 6/4/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Three Biblical Principles to be Free from Pornography | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 67 In today's podcast we talk to Jeff Colón of Pure Life Ministries. Pure Life helps Christian individuals and churches who are dealing with sexual brokenness and sin. Devastated by his own porn addiction, Jeff came to Pure Life many years ago to be counseled through their live-in program. Today he works for Pure Life as their President, overseeing the daily operations of the ministry. Jeff speaks with us about three biblical principles he discovered at Pure Life that have impacted his life the most: Brokenness over sin True surrender and discipleship Walking in the Spirit Music for this week’s podcast was “Farther” by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 5/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Should my wife be my accountability partner? The experts give their answer | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 66 In a recent survey we found about 30% of our members have their Covenant Eyes Accountability Reports sent to their spouses. But we often get questions about whether a woman should be her husband's accountability partner, specifically in the areas of lust and pornography. I had a chance to ask some of the nation's experts this very question. We spoke with: Joe Dallas, author of The Game Plan and Program Director for Genesis Counseling Fred Stoeker, co-author of Every Man's Battle and Every Heart Restored Mark Laaser, author of Healing the Wounds of Sexual Addiction and founder of Faithful and True Ministries Amy Smalley, co-author of More Than A Match and co-founder of Smalley Marriage and Family In short, these experts all gave the same answer: No. Listen to this podcast to find out why. See also: "Should my wife be my accountability partner?" Music for this week's podcast was "Farther" by Ish. Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes. | 5/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Why Christian Accountability Groups Fail | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 65 Today we are talking to Tim Cash, chaplain for the Atlanta Braves and the Executive Director of Unlimited Potential, Inc. Tim spent 5 years playing professional baseball with the Houston Astros and the LA Dodgers. Tim directs UPI's overall mission to serve Christ through the game of baseball. Today Tim shares his story with us about how Christ set him free from the grip of pornography. He also talks about what makes accountability work and why so many accountability groups fail. Music for today's show is "Shout" by Phil Joel Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 5/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Porn U: College-age men and women saturated in Internet porn | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 64 Today we are talking to Michael Leahy, author of Porn Nation and Porn University. He will present statistics from his 'sex survey,' a nationwide survey of 50,000 college students and faculty. In today's interview Michael will talk about . . . How pornography and sexualized media impacts students' beliefs about sexuality How the 'sex survey' was created What percentage of college-age men and women regularly view pornography Learn more about Leahy's "Porn Nation" campus tour, watch our interview with him, or read more stats from his book, Porn University. Music for today's podcast is "Shout" by Phil Joel Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 5/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Desperate for Change: A Marriage Redeemed from Porn Addiction | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 63 Today we will be playing our conversation with James and Carolyn Cordrey. Nine and a half years into their marriage James confessed his struggle with pornography to Carolyn. Many years after this they look back on how God brought them through, bringing healing to their relationship and their hearts. James is a leader of worship at Blue Route Vineyard in Pennsylvania. James is launching a movement to help heal the hearts of men with regard to pornography addiction. Read more on James' blog: Dangerous. Passionate. Alive. Free. Music for today’s podcast is “Falling Into You” by The Glorious Unseen Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 4/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Your Brain on Porn | Full Interview with Dr. Bill Struthers Dr. William Struthers is the author of Wired For Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain. You can listen to our exclusive interview with him here: Part 1 (7:40) - How is the male brain unique? How is it "wired" to notice pornography? Part 2 (15:15) - What are the hormones and neurotransmitters at work in the wiring of male brains, specifically when it comes to sexuality? Part 3 (7:29) - How can we rewire our brains for true intimacy? How can single guys deal with lustful temptations? Part 4 (9:01) - How do cultural beliefs about masculinity play a role in wiring our brains? Full Interview (31:51) You can follow Dr. Struthers on his blog. Read book reviews of Wired For Intimacy from Tim Challies, Mark Laaser, and Dr. Albert Mohler. | 4/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Your Brain on Porn (Part 4) – Interview with Dr. Bill Struthers | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 62 How does viewing pornography impact the brain? Today we finish our week-long podcast series: “Your Brain on Porn.” Today Dr. Bill Struthers talks about how our cultural beliefs about masculinity shape the way our brains work and our capacity to resist the temptations of lust. Dr. Struthers is an associate professor of Psychology at Wheaton College. He is the author of Wired For Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain. Listen to more of our interview with Dr. Struthers: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today's podcast is "DWYL" by Phil Joel | 4/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Your Brain on Porn (Part 3) – Interview with Dr. Bill Struthers | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 61 How does viewing pornography impact the brain? We continue our week-long podcast series: “Your Brain on Porn.” Dr. Bill Struthers gives us more insight on this topic in today’s episode. Yesterday he spoke about the hormones and neurotransmitters at play in the wiring of our brains. Today he speaks about how these neurochemical interactions can not only create an obsession with pornography, but can also work positively in marital intimacy. Dr. Struthers also speaks to single men about how they can make steps of repentance, away from pornography and towards godly relationships. Dr. Struthers is an associate professor of Psychology at Wheaton College. He is the author of Wired For Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain. Listen to more of our interview with Dr. Struthers: Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today's podcast is "DWYL" by Phil Joel | 4/21/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Your Brain on Porn (Part 2) – Interview with Dr. Bill Struthers | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 60 How does viewing pornography impact the brain? Today we continue our week-long podcast series: "Your Brain on Porn." Dr. Bill Struthers sheds more light on this topic in today's episode. He speaks at length about the neurochemistry of sexual arousal, identifying the hormones and neurotransmitters at play in the wiring of male brains, specifically when it comes to sexuality. Dr. Struthers is an associate professor of Psychology at Wheaton College. He is the author of Wired For Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain. Listen to more of our interview with Dr. Struthers: Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today's podcast is "DWYL" by Phil Joel | 4/20/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Your Brain on Porn (Part 1) – Interview with Dr. Bill Struthers | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 59 How does viewing pornography impact the brain? Today we begin a week-long podcast series: "Your Brain on Porn." To help us understand this, Dr. Bill Struthers will be talking with us on the show. Dr. Struthers is an associate professor of Psychology at Wheaton College. He has an MA and PhD in Biopsychology and is the author of Wired For Intimacy: How Pornography Hijacks the Male Brain. In today's portion of the interview, Dr. Struthers stresses the uniqueness of the male brain when it comes to sexual arousal and pornography temptations. Listen to more of our interview with Dr. Struthers: Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today's podcast is "DWYL" by Phil Joel | 4/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Soul Talk: Taking Accountability to the Next Level (Recap) | Thanks to Dr. Larry Crabb for his recent podcasts with us. In his book, SoulTalk: The Language God Longs for Us to Speak, he speaks to accountability partners about how they can deepen their conversations with one another. Do we really believe God can use the church community as a means of grace that transforms us more and more into the image of Christ? Dr. Crabb identifies five biblical ways of relating and communicating that stir us up to put off indwelling sin and put on Christlike love and good deeds. You can listen to all the parts of the interview below: Introduction to the Five Steps – Listen (11:33) Step #1: “Think Beneath” – Listen (11:00) Step #2: “Think Vision” – Listen (9:18) Step #3: “Think Passion” – Listen (7:40) Step #4: “Think Story” – Listen (7:28) Step #5: “Think Movement” – Listen (9:46) Complete Interview with Dr. Crabb – Listen (39:14) What I love about Dr. Crabb's teachings is that they are grounded in Trinitarian theology. Since eternity past, Father, Son, and Spirit have related to one another in perfect delight and love, and it is that very way of relating which God shares with His redeemed children. Dr. Crabb writes in a recent issue of Christian Counseling Today: On good authority I believe I was created to know God and His Son by His Spirit and to find life in that knowledge. Jesus made that clear in John 17:3. But I think I’m seeing a direction in our Christian culture that is taking us away from the very thing we all were created to enjoy and leading us instead toward a more easily felt counterfeit. Peter told us that all followers of Jesus “participate in the divine nature” (2 Peter 1:4). My dabbling in Trinitarian theology has persuaded me that the divine nature is not a static thing like a set of attributes that define the “godness” of God, but is better thought of as a dynamic relational flow of life into others. I like putting it this way: the essential nature of God, shared equally and fully by each divine Person, is a disposition to live for the well-being of others at any cost to oneself. That’s the divine nature. Fallen human nature is another matter entirely. Ever since Eden, all of us, every human being with one notable exception, are committed to our own well-being at any cost to others. Now that’s bad news. It means we can’t enjoy communion with God any more than oil and water can smoothly co-mingle. But thanks to Jesus, thanks to His life, death and resurrection, His followers now actually and literally participate in His divine nature. I take that to mean that two radically opposing sources of energy, two incompatible motivations, compete at any given moment for control over how I relate to others. My relationships have become the front-line battlefield as I walk the narrow road to life. Either I relate, both to God and others, with the divine energy of love that sacrifices self-interest for the sake of others, or I relate with the fallen passion that hides a core commitment to my well-being at any cost to others, beneath a veneer of religious sociability. (Larry Crabb, “Experiencing God by Expressing God,” Christian Counseling Today, Vol.17, No.2) In other words, we participate in God's nature in the context of our human relationships. Our fellowship with God is enjoyed as we relate to others with the same self-sacrificing character that each Person of the Triune God manifests. "Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God" (Ephesians 5:1-2). | 4/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Still Fighting Every Man’s Battle: Interview with Fred Stoeker | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 58 Ten years ago a book hit the Christian market that has since become an international best-seller: Every Man's Battle. For a decade this book, and many others in the Every Man's Series, have helped to strengthen men in their resolve to fight for sexual purity. Today we play part of our conversation with co-author Fred Stoeker. Fred shares with us the importance of "making a covenant with our eyes" in the battle against lust. Fred also talks about what he has learned over the last 10 years. I asked Fred, "If you were writing Every Man's Battle today, how might you write it differently?" In our interview, Fred shares his answer to this question and more. Music for today's podcast is "Falling Into You" by The Glorious Unseen Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 4/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Soul Talk: Taking Accountability to the Next Level (Step #5) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 57 Covenant Eyes accountability software is a powerful tool to use to be accountable to others about where we go and what we see online. But biblical accountability is more than just a willingness to talk about your struggles and sins. Being an accountability partner is more than just being willing to listen. It is also a willingness be an instrument in the Holy Spirit's hands to make someone else more like Christ. Today's podcast is the last portion of our conversation with Christian psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb. In his book, SoulTalk, Dr. Crabb talks about what he calls the five dance steps of redemptive Christian conversation. In this series of podcasts Dr. Crabb has been elaborating on these steps to equip accountability partners to deepen their relationships. This week Dr. Crabb talks about the fifth step, “Think Movement.” Fueled by the hope we have in the gospel, we think movement for one another by encouraging each other in the cycle of spiritual formation. This is a cycle of real repentance and bold faith in Christ, the cycle God uses to make us more like Christ. Listen to more of this interview: Intro, Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, and Step 4 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today's podcast is "Holy is the Lamb" by Chad Markley | 4/2/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Soul Talk: Taking Accountability to the Next Level (Step #4) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 56 The church often encourages its members to find accountability relationships in their pursuit to be more like Christ. We at Covenant Eyes also strongly believe in the power of accountability friendships, but these friendships need to be more skin deep. Over the past several weeks we've been playing portions of our conversation with Dr. Larry Crabb. Speaking from his book, SoulTalk, Dr. Crabb has been helping us understand ways that we can build deeper accountability relationships with people in the body of Christ. He has been talking with us about what he calls the five dance steps of Christian conversation, five important ways of thinking that help us to interact with our friends in a way that moves us to repent of sin and hunger more for God. This week he talks about the fourth step, “Think Story.” This step is about being curious about our accountability partner's life, curious about the significant relationships that have had the deepest impact on them. Listen to more of this interview: Intro, Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, and Step 5 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today's podcast is "Holy is the Lamb" by Chad Markley | 3/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Soul Talk: Taking Accountability to the Next Level (Step #3) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 55 Covenant Eyes exists to help people have open and honest accountability conversations about Internet use. This not only means developing good accountability software, but helping people to go deep in their friendships with one another. We recently contacted Christian psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb to ask him about ways in which we can foster deeper accountability relationships. Using material from his book, SoulTalk, Dr. Crabb talks with us about how we can have the kind of Christian friendships that spur us on to be more like Christ. Dr. Crabb has been talking with us about what he calls the five dance steps of redemptive Christian conversation, five important ways of thinking that help us to interact with our friends in a way that stirs our passions for God. He has already spoken about the first two steps. This week he talks about the third step, “Think Passion.” This step is about identifying the hidden motives of our own hearts as we converse with others. The more deeply aware we are about our own sinful motives, the more quickly we can repent of them and identify the godly motives the Holy Spirit is placing within us. Listen to more of this interview: Intro, Step 1, Step 2, Step 4, and Step 5 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today's podcast is "Holy is the Lamb" by Chad Markley | 3/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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TD and Veronica Benton speak on porn addiction | Recently our friends TD and Veronica Benton were interviewed by XXXchurch about their story of porn addiction and recovery: What is White Collar Sideshow? Doug Van Pelt of Hard Music Magazine writes of them, “[T]he tag 'band' hardly fits them. This Vaudevillian outfit is closer to dynamic art exhibit in the new old west than a rock band. Think drum street corps accompanying Andy Warhol on the plains of Kansas or outside an old Western saloon circa 1800s. Or imagine the Jim Rose Circus and Traveling Oddity Show rolling into a pioneer town to entertain and enlighten the settlers for an evening of industrial noise.” Over a year ago I learned about WCS and the meaning behind their act. It is that meaning that intrigued me the most. When I first spoke with T on the phone, his story of porn addiction gripped my heart. I'm so thankful for their ministry. Using their own style, T and Veronica have fashioned a show to tell that story and bring a message of hope to others. TD and Veronica have both written for our blog before to share their stories, and they also continue to talk about Covenant Eyes everywhere they go. If you missed our podcast interview with them last year, click on the links below. 13 Minutes with White Collar Sideshow 13 More Minutes with White Collar Sideshow | 3/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Soul Talk: Taking Accountability to the Next Level (Step #2) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 54 Good accountability relationships are hard to find. Tens of thousands of people use software tools like Covenant Eyes to help them have open and honest accountability conversations in their fight against Internet temptations, but good technology needs to be coupled with good relationships. This is why we contacted Christian psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb. For the last several weeks we've been playing portions of our conversation with Dr. Crabb, to learn more about how we can have the kind of churches, small groups, and friendships that spur us on to be more like Christ. Dr. Crabb's hope is that through these podcasts more people will recover the lost art of curiosity, and that we will learn how to engage with one another on a deeper level—one that allows us to see the work the Holy Spirit is doing in our lives. Speaking from his book SoulTalk, Dr. Crabb speaks with us about what he calls the five dance steps of redemptive Christian conversation, five important ways of thinking that help us to speak and listen to one another in a way that stirs our passion for God. This week he talks about the second dance step: "Think Vision." Listen to more of this interview: Intro, Step 1, Step 3, Step 4, and Step 5 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today's podcast is "Holy is the Lamb" by Chad Markley | 3/12/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Covenant Eyes Featured on "Pirate Monk Radio" | Many thank to David Mullen and Jesse Thouin of the Samson Society Podcast for having us on their show a couple days ago. I was joined by our VP of Technology, Scott Hammersley. David and Jesse asked some excellent questions about the value and purpose of accountability and filtering software. For more information about the Samson Society, read our review of Nate Larkin's Samson and the Pirate Monks or listen to our interview with the author. | 3/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Soul Talk: Taking Accountability to the Next Level (Step #1) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 53 Covenant Eyes equips people to find good accountability relationships in the fight against Internet temptation. Our accountability software is a unique tool that helps people to shatter the anonymity of Internet use and be open to others about the choices we make and the temptations we face online. However, Internet accountability reports are only as good as our friendships with the people who read them. We need accountability partners who are engaged with us in a life-changing way. We are in the middle of a podcast series featuring Christian psychologist Dr. Larry Crabb. Last week Dr. Crabb spoke about the need we have for Biblical friendships and community that help us to become more like Christ. This week he will talk about the battle against sin that rages inside all of our hearts and how we are meant to "Think Beneath" the surface in our conversations with one another, getting to the root of sin and stiring up holy desire. For more information about these principles check out Dr. Crabb's book, Soul Talk: The Language God Longs for Us to Speak, or visit his website at NewWayMinistries.org. Listen to more of this interview: Intro, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4, and Step 5 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today's podcast is "Holy is the Lamb" by Chad Markley | 3/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Soul Talk: Taking Accountability to the Next Level (Introduction) | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 52 Covenant Eyes encourages and equips people to find accountability relationships in the fight against Internet temptation. But it is important to have a vision for what helpful accountability looks like. This is why I recently contacted Dr. Larry Crabb, a well-known Christian psychologist and Bible teacher. Dr. Crabb has a passion to help churches, small groups, and Christian friends to have the kind of relationships and conversations that inspire real growth and lasting change. His burden is to see churches become supernaturally powerful places on a relational level. Today Dr. Crabb will elaborate on ideas from his book, Soul Talk: The Language God Longs for Us to Speak. He will unpack Hebrews 10:24-25, which commands us to have conversations that "stir up" and encourage Christlike love and good works. What would that sort of relationship look like? Listen to more of this interview: Step 1, Step 2, Step 3, Step 4, and Step 5 Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes Music for today’s podcast is “Holy is the Lamb” by Chad Markley | 2/26/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Message to Christian Husbands Who Watch Porn | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 51 The following is part of a conversation I had with Joe Dallas, program director of Genesis Counseling. Joe speaks candidly about his experience counseling husbands who have given into the porn trap. He offers strong words of advice for the Christian man who wants to regain his wife's trust. Joe also talks some about the value of accountability software, how it helps a man break with old Internet-surfing habits and enter into healthy relationships that bring healing. Joe is the author of The Game Plan: The Men's 30-Day Strategy for Attaining Sexual Integrity. He is a pastoral counselor and an international speaker. For over three years Joe taught and conducted the nationally recognized Every Man’s Battle conferences, and he is now a regularly featured speaker with the Focus on the Family Love Won Out conference. Music for today’s podcast is “Ordinary Day” by Phil Joel Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 2/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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"Do Not Let Sin Reign in Your Mortal Body" – Two Powerful Sermons from John Piper | In these powerful messages Pastor John Piper describes the great battle with sin in which Christians are engaged. Expounding on Paul's statements in Romans 6:1-14, Piper helps us sink our teeth deep into the marrow of God's Word. Learn how to surrender your thoughts, desires, and bodies to God. Learn how being united to Christ in faith expels the darkness of temptation. (Copyright 2000, John Piper. Used by permission) | 2/16/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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A Marriage Redeemed from Pornography and Adultery | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 50 Today's interview is part of a recent conversation I had with Chad and Sarah Markley. Four years into their marriage, Sarah began an affair with another man. This went on for three years until the truth finally came out. Determined to preserve their marriage, Chad and Sarah made drastic changes to their lives, and today they will share about some of those changes. Today their happy marriage is an example to many. Among some of the underlying problems that led to the adultery was their growing use of pornography in the home. Chad and Sarah will talk about the way God set them free from sinful habits and rebuilt their marriage. Read her testimony: "Porn and Adultery - A Woman's Perspective" Special thanks to Chad for letting us use his song for this podcast, "Sarah's Song." Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 2/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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What Drives Porn Addiction? A Conversation in Biblical Counseling | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 49 Today's podcast is a part of my conversation with counselor Rick Thomas. Today Rick and I are talking about pornography addiction. Reflecting on my personal experience and past struggle with porn, Rick will help us unpack some of the reasons why many people find it easy to use pornography as an escape. He will use the Bible to shed light on the deeper, hidden sins that often drive people towards pornography. Rick has an MA in Counseling from the Master's Seminary. He is a fellow with the National Association of Nouthetic Counselors, a fellowship of Christian pastors and laymen who have banded together to promote excellence in biblical counseling. He is also the founder of Counseling Solutions Group. He is also a regular author on our blog. Music for today’s podcast is “Ordinary Day” by Phil Joel Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 1/29/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Pure Life Ministries – Helping Sex Addicts and Their Wives | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 48 Today we'll be listening to part of my conversation with certified Biblical counselors, Jeff and Rose Colón. Jeff is the President of Pure Life Ministries where he oversees the spiritual and daily operations. His wife Rose is the Director of Women's Counseling at Pure Life. Jeff and Rose train men's and women's counselors for Pure Life, and travel widely to speak about living lives of purity in a sexualized culture. Today Jeff and Rose will share a bit of their story of addiction and victory and give us a glimpse of what Pure Life Ministries has to offer. Music for today’s podcast is “Ordinary Day” by Phil Joel Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 1/22/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Sexual Sanity – Audio Messages from Kevin DeYoung and Lynn McClurg | Last May one of our VPs, Lynn McClurg, visited Harvest Orthodox Presbyterian Church to speak about sexual purity and Internet pornography. Kevin DeYoung of University Reformed Church also presented the opening and closing messages. These are some wonderful equipping messages about "sexual sanity." Enjoy! | 1/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fighting Temptation by Pursuing Pure Pleasure | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 47 Today's podcast is part of a conversation I had with best-selling author and international speaker, Gary Thomas. In an effort to reject sinful pleasure, Christians can easily reject pleasure altogether, even feeling guilty about pursuing pleasure. Today Gary will talk about how his new book, Pure Pleasure, encourages Christians to pursue God-given pleasures in a God-pleasing way, and how this pursuit helps us fight temptations to do evil. Gary is the author of 11 books and over 150 articles published in major magazines. He is a regular speaker at conferences, retreats, college campuses, and has helped thousands of married couples through his popular Sacred Marriage seminars. He holds an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Western Seminary and a Masters degree from Regent College in Vancouver, where he studied under Dr. J.I. Packer. Music for today's podcast is "Ordinary Day" by Phil Joel Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 1/15/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Devastated but Not Destroyed – Hope for marriages hurt by pornography | Below is an excellent message from Julianne Cusick to women who are overwhelmed and confused about their husbands' sexual sin, such as pornography or infidelity. She talks about how her husband's sexual sins came to light. She also talks about the important principles she's learned about restoring a broken marriage. Julianne now works with her husband in their ministry Restoring the Soul. | 1/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fighting Internet Porn Temptations – How accountability software helps | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 46 Play the Podcast In this 4-minute clip Nate Larkin shares how he uses Covenant Eyes accountability software and how it helps him to break free from the temptation to look at pornography. Nate also talks about the kind of relationship he has with his accountability partner. Listen to more of Nate's story of porn addiction and recovery. Read our review of his book, Samson and the Pirate Monks. Watch this video of his testimony Listen to more Covenant Eyes Radio on iTunes | 1/8/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Undefiled – New Book on Redemption from Sexual Sin | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 45 This week we are featuring a series of podcasts for pastors and other ministry professionals who are secretly struggling with pornography and other sexual temptations. Today we will hear from Dr. Harry Schaumburg, co-founder of Stone Gate Resources, a ministry that offers brief, intensive counseling for the sexually broken. Dr. Schaumburg is the author of False Intimacy, a book that has become a classic in sexual addiction circles. Recently he wrote Undefiled, a book born out of 18 years of experience in counseling. Today Dr. Schaumburg will talk about his new book and share a strong message of encouragement to ministry leaders who are struggling with sexual sin. | 12/17/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Michael Cusick's Story: restoring the soul after porn addiction | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 44 This week we are featuring a series of podcasts for pastors and other ministry professionals who are secretly struggling with pornography and other sexual temptations. Today we will hear from Michael Cusick, founder of Restoring the Soul, a ministry to Christian leaders who are experiencing sexual, relational, and ministry brokenness. Michael knows what it means to live a double life. On one hand he has been a minister to youth, to college students, and a Christian counselor. But while doing these things he was also steeped in pornography and sexual addiction. Today Michael will share his story with us and encourage pastors who are struggling with a secret life with some timely words of wisdom. Michael was also featured on the documentary, Somebody's Daughter: A Journey to Freedom From Pornography. | 12/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Tal Prince's Story: boasting in my weaknesses | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 43 This week we are featuring a series of podcasts for pastors and other ministry professionals who are secretly struggling with pornography and other sexual temptations. Today we will hear from Tal Prince, pastor of Tapestry of Hope in Birmingham, Alabama. Tal struggled with a deep pornography addiction for about 25 years, starting at the age of 8. It was in seminary he finally began to come clean about his secret and seek help. Today Tal is part of the Ruth Graham and Friends Conferences where he conducts workshops about the plague of pornography all over the country. | 12/15/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Nate Larkin’s Story: being a pastor with a porn addiction | Covenant Eyes Radio - Episode 42 This week we are featuring a series of podcasts for pastors and other ministry professionals who are secretly struggling with pornography and other sexual temptations. Today we will hear from Nate Larkin, founder of the Samson Society. Nate was a pastor for several years, but eventually his secret sexual sins drove him away from ministry. Today he shares some of his story with us: when he decided to get help for his problem, and how he learned to be honest about his struggles in a way that brought freedom and healing in his life. Nate will also share a special message to ministers about how they can also learn to be honest about their heart-felt struggles. Read our book review of Samson and the Pirate Monks. | 12/14/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast: Battling Through Pain and Fighting For Your Faith | Covenant Eyes Podcast - Episode 41 Today’s podcast is the last portion of our interview with best-selling author Bill Perkins. Bill talks more about King David’s “mighty men of valor.” In this segment Bill talks about Eleazar, a man who trained himself for battle, a man who serves as a model for how to fight through pain in our lives. Bill also talks about how David's mighty men believed God's promises of military victory, just as Christians today need to believe God's promises to the church. Read more in his book, Six Battles Every Man Must Win. Thanks to The Glorious Unseen for use of their music for this podcast. Also listen to Part 1, and Part 2 | 11/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast: Battling For Your Family and Your Friends | Covenant Eyes Podcast - Episode 40 Today’s podcast is the second portion of our interview with best-selling author Bill Perkins. Bill continues talking about King David’s “mighty men of valor.” In this quick segment Bill first mentions 1 Samuel 30, a dramatic story about how David's men have to fight for their families. Secondly, Bill talks about 2 Samuel 23:8-17, in which David's three closest mighty men encourage him when he needs it most. From these stories Bill shares about how we (men) need to fight for our families and friendships. Read more in his book, Six Battles Every Man Must Win. Thanks to The Glorious Unseen for use of their music for this podcast. Also listen to Part 1, and Part 3 | 11/13/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast: Battling For Your Integrity and Holiness | Covenant Eyes Podcast - Episode 39 Today's podcast is the first portion of our interview with best-selling author Bill Perkins. Bill talks about King David's "mighty men of valor." In this 5-minute segment Bill talks about 1 Samuel 26 and how Abishai learned about real integrity and holiness from David. Bill says this is a lesson all men must learn today. Read more in his book, Six Battles Every Man Must Win. Thanks to The Glorious Unseen for use of their music for this podcast. Also listen to Part 2, and Part 3 | 11/6/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Is Porn Your "Idol"? | For some, boiling all human problems down to “idolatry” might seem like a bit of a stretch, but I am convinced every imbalance, every injustice, and every moral problem is under-girded by a “worship disorder.” We choose to worship false gods. One of my personal idols was pornography. My attraction to it was not unlike religious devotion. To be sure, part of me hated pornography because it was so addicting and so controlling. But in reality, pornography was one of my gods. - - - - Digging Beneath the Surface How does idolatry drive something like pornography addiction? In Colossians 3:5 Paul tells his readers, “Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” In this list, Paul goes from the most overt to the least overt sexual sins. It's as if he is peeling away layers like an onion, looking for the sin underneath the sin. Paul starts with outward behavior, moves to attitudes, and finally drills down deep to the place of desire. And underneath it all is “idolatry.” Deep within us, it is idolatry that drives our cravings for evil things. John Calvin said, “The human heart is a factory of idols.” We were created as worshipers, and when the true God does not occupy the place of primacy in our hearts, we will find something or someone to take His place. It is unavoidable. - - - - How Idols Are Made For more from Mark Driscoll about how idols are made in our culture, listen to these Sermon Jams: | 11/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast: Reconciled After Divorce (Part 4) | Covenant Eyes Podcast - Episode 38 Today we are playing the fourth and final portion of our interview with Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. Tray's involvement with pornography and chat rooms led to adultery and eventually their divorce. Later Tray and Melody reconciled and then remarried after being divorced for 6 years. In this final portion of the interview: Tray speaks about how he learned a radical and heart-transforming dependence on God amidst his recovery. He will also talk about the value of accountability and what real accountability should look like in the church. Melody will share a word of encouragement to wives whose husbands struggle with pornography. Also listen to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 You can read Traylor and Melody’s story on Tray’s blog, Reflections of a Ragamuffin, or watch their 15-minute video testimony on Vimeo. | 10/23/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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John Piper on Why We Need Accountability Groups in the Church? | John Piper of Bethlehem Baptist Church has a vision for accountability and small groups in his congregation, and it is not a tame vision. Below is a segment from a message he preached over 20 years ago entitled, "Battling Unbelief Together." The sermon is based on Hebrews 10:24-25. In this message Piper highlights: We are commanded to meet together in smaller, face-to-face settings. We are commanded to break bad habits of avoiding that kind of face-to-face fellowship. The nearness of the coming Day of Christ should compel us to meet more often and more intensely. Our face-to-face meetings are meant to empower one another to love. We encourage one another to love by reminding each other of the great and precious promises of God. Listen to the sermon excerpt below. You can read or listen to the whole sermon at DesiringGod.org. By John Piper. © Desiring God. | 10/20/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast: Reconciled After Divorce (Part 3) | Covenant Eyes Podcast - Episode 37 Today we are playing the third portion of our interview with Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. Tray's involvement with pornography and chat rooms led to adultery and eventually their divorce. Melody married another man a couple years later, only to shortly after get divorced again. Later Tray and Melody reconciled and then remarried after being divorced for 6 years. In this portion of the interview . . . Tray speaks about his years of singleness. Tray speaks candidly about his church that put him under church discipline and how that was a difficult but defining experience for him in his recovery. Both Melody and Tray talk about what it was like for them to date again, what it was like to rebuild trust and intimacy. Also listen to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 4 You can read Traylor and Melody’s story on Tray’s blog, Reflections of a Ragamuffin, or watch their 15-minute video testimony on Vimeo. | 10/16/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast: Reconciled After Divorce (Part 2) | Covenant Eyes Podcast - Episode 36 Today we are playing the second portion of our interview with Traylor and Melody Lovvorn. Tray's involvement with pornography and chat rooms led to adultery and eventually their divorce. Later Tray and Melody reconciled and then remarried after being divorced for 6 years. In this portion of the interview Melody speaks about the pain she felt during and after the divorce. She also talks about the personal growth she experienced that made reconciliation possible. Also listen to Part 1, Part 3, and Part 4 You can read Traylor and Melody’s story on Tray’s blog, Reflections of a Ragamuffin, or watch their 15-minute video testimony on Vimeo. | 10/9/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Podcast: Reconciled After Divorce (Part 1) | Covenant Eyes Podcast - Episode 35 A year ago today Traylor Lovvorn and his wife Melody remarried after being divorced for 6 years. Today we are playing the first portion of our interview with Tray and Melody. In this portion Traylor speaks about the events that led to their divorce, his crippling pornography addiction, and his involvement with chat rooms which led to adultery. Traylor will speak specifically about why chat rooms presented such a temptation to him. Also listen to Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4 You can read Traylor and Melody’s story on Tray’s blog, Reflections of a Ragamuffin, or watch their 15-minute video testimony on Vimeo. | 10/3/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Battling Sin at the Root (Fight Clubs Recap) | Recently we spoke with Jonathan Dodson, author of Fight Clubs: Gospel-Centered Discipleship. Read or download the book on LuLu.com. Listen to Part 1 of the interview (7:35). Listen to Part 2 of the interview (14:05). Listen to Part 3 of the interview (12:01). Download the full interview as one audio file (33:35). Fight Clubs are small, simple groups of 2 or 3 Christians who meet regularly to help one another beat the desires of the flesh and find supreme delight in God. If you struggle with lust and/or pornography temptation, how can you implement some of these ideas in your accountability relationships? Reflecting on the principles in this book, I have applied them to our fight against lust and pornography. Over time, as we fight these specific sins, we can expand our questions to include many other struggles. Here are some suggestions . . . . . . . Fight Clubs - Rule #1: Know Your Sin Stirring up lustful fantasy, looking at pornography, or engaging in cybersex are surface sins fueled by deeper sin that hides in our hearts. The following questions are designed to help you and your accountability partner(s) to peel away the layers of sin, to move from the fruit to the root. Have you glorified God and honored Christ in the quantity and quality of time spent online? Have you seen anything online recently that tempted you? Have you lingered anywhere online that encouraged you to fantasize about someone? Have you seen or interacted with anyone online or offline recently who lustfully enticed you? Have any mental images or memories emerged that lustfully enticed you? In the moment of enticement, how did you react? Did you notice it as an enticement at first? Did you justify indulging it? Did you minimize the evil in it? Do you notice any patterns in the moments you are enticed? (A pattern can be a similar time of day, similar location, similar circumstances going on in life, or similar disposition in your heart.) . . . . Fight Clubs - Rule #2: Fight Your Sin When you come together with your accountability partner(s) the goal is to slay sin at the root, to not only expose and confess the wrong (Know Your Sin) but to expose the lies we are cherishing that drive it (Fight Your Sin). We pursue the pleasures of sin because we believe the false promises sin promotes. We sin because we cherish and believe something that will not ultimately satisfy. Instead of running to our supremely satisfying God, we run to idols. "Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend your money for that which is not bread, and your labor for that which does not satisfy? Listen diligently to me, and eat what is good, and delight yourselves in rich food" (Isaiah 55:1-2). When you come together with your accountability partner(s) begin asking the question: "When you do _____ what false promise of satisfaction do you think you are believing?" . . . . Fight Clubs - Rule #3: Trust Your Savior We conquer a desire for sin only by yielding to a greater desire for God. Sin loses its luster only as we are more enamored with the glory of Christ. Below are Scriptural promises that can help focus our attention on being deeply satisfied and joyful in all Christ is and promises to be to us now and for eternity. As accountability partners, spend time praying through and reminding one another of these promises. Psalm 37 Matthew 5:1-10 Romans 8:18-30 Ephesians 5:1-20 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11 Titus 3:3-8 Hebrews 12:14-29 1 Peter 1:3-16 2 Peter 1:3-21 1 John 3:1-3 Each time you come together with your accountability partner(s) make the text of Scripture your focus. Pray for wisdom to interpret it rightly. Make the text personal, asking yourselves: Have I actively trusted Christ for these promises? Do I desire God as He has revealed Himself in His Word? | 9/30/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Fight Club Training – Session #3 | Covenant Eyes Podcast - Episode 34 Today's podcast is the third and final portion of my conversation with Jonathan Dodson, author of Fight Clubs: Gospel-Centered Discipleship. Jonathan is the lead pastor of Austin City Life. In this podcast Jonathan describes how Christians can start what he calls “Fight Clubs,” accountability groups that help bring about lasting change in our lives. He will talk at length about the inspiration for the name and the three rules of Fight Clubs: (1) Know your sin, (2) Fight your sin, (3) Trust your Savior. You can read more about this in chapter five of his book, “Fight Club: Practical Gospel-Centered Discipleship.” | 9/25/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
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