​​In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes Sathiya Sam, founder of Deep Clean and host of The Man Within Podcast, for an honest, hope-filled conversation on recovery, identity, discipleship, and the transformative power of community.

Sathiya shares his story of early exposure, a 15-year struggle, and how God led him into lasting freedom—and eventually into a ministry that has now helped over 1,000 men walk in integrity. Together, Karen and Sathiya explore practical tools, biblical frameworks, and the heart-level work required for real restoration.

If you, your family, or your church is navigating hidden battles, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a path toward healing.

✨ Episode Topics Discussed

• How early exposure impacts emotional and spiritual development
• Why unwanted habits are a symptom—not the root issue
• The three stages of heart-level transformation
• Why shame and isolation keep people stuck
• The role of community, discipleship, and vulnerability
• How parents can cultivate open, healthy conversations at home
• The connection between purpose, identity, and long-term freedom
• How pastors and ministry leaders can safely open dialogue
• Staying vigilant through community, discipline, and support
• Encouragement for anyone who feels alone, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start

📘 Resources Mentioned

Deep Clean Program- https://www.sathiyasam.com/coaching
The Last Relapse- https://www.sathiyasam.com/books
The Man Within Podcast- https://www.sathiyasam.com/podcast

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Teaser

00:22 – Introduction

02:00 – Early Exposure & The Digital Landscape

05:31 – Pornography as a Symptom, Not the Root

07:33 – What the Recovery Journey Looks Like

10:30 – Fear, Shame & the Power of Community

13:22 – What Deep Clean Looks Like Practically

14:43 – How Christian Parents Can Fortify Their Homes

18:43 – Why Faith Matters in Recovery

22:11 – Identity & Where It Comes From

26:59 – “I Don’t Have Anyone to Talk To”

31:32 – How Pastors Can Reach Men in Their Congregations

36:59 – Staying Vigilant Long-Term

39:46 – The Role of Discipleship

44:06 – About The Man Within Podcast

45:47 – Encouragement & Prayer

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In this special season premiere of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter is joined by Rob and Theo to kick off Season Five with excitement, vision, and a renewed commitment to serving individuals, families, and churches.

Together, they reflect on five years of podcasting, share what’s ahead this season, and highlight Covenant Eyes’ growing mission to equip churches with practical, grace-filled resources. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming guests, key themes for the year, and the launch of the Five Stones Church Resource Kit.

If you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or someone passionate about helping the church respond with wisdom, compassion, and truth, this episode sets the tone for what’s to come.

✨ Episode Topics Discussed

• Celebrating five years of the Covenant Eyes Podcast
• What listeners can expect in Season Five
• Why diverse voices and perspectives matter
• Addressing cultural challenges with a holistic faith approach
• The importance of equipping churches to lead with grace
• Why awareness and safe conversations are essential
• Introducing the Five Stones Church Resource Kit
• How Covenant Eyes is supporting churches nationwide
• How listeners can suggest future topics and guests

📘 Resources Mentioned

Five Stones Church Resource Kit – https://www.covenanteyes.com/church
Covenant Eyes Church Team – Available through CovenantEyes.com
Podcast Contact Email – podcast@covenanteyes.com

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Why Churches Need Better Resources
00:25 – Welcome to Season Five
00:51 – What’s Coming Up This Season?
02:05 – The Value of Diverse Perspectives
03:07 – Holistic Faith & Cultural Challenges
03:35 – Introducing the Five Stones Program
06:24 – Supporting Churches Across the Country
07:02 – How Churches Can Get Connected
07:17 – Final Thoughts & How to Reach the Podcast Team

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In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes Garry Ingraham, co-founder of the Love & Truth Network, for an honest and hope-filled discussion on healing, identity, belonging, and the role of the church in restoring lives.

Garry shares his deeply personal story of early trauma, emotional isolation, and identity confusion—and how God brought him into genuine freedom and a renewed sense of purpose. His testimony offers hope for anyone who feels stuck, overwhelmed, or alone in their struggles.

Together, Karen and Garry explore:
• Why early experiences and emotional wounds often shape later behaviors
• How shame, secrecy, and isolation keep people trapped
• Why genuine discipleship and spiritual family are crucial for healing
• How the church can move from silence to restoration
• The difference between behavioral cycles and true transformation
• Why identity in God—not culture—anchors lasting change
• How healthy, vulnerable community helps break old patterns
• Practical, realistic steps for finding support and walking in freedom

Garry also explains the mission of Love & Truth Network, which equips churches to restore relational wholeness and strengthen biblical identity in a culture filled with confusion.

If you've ever felt hopeless, disconnected, or unsure where to start, this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a path forward.

✨ Learn more about Garry & Melissa Ingraham:
https://LoveAndTruthNetwork.com

Love & Truth Network Podcast (video + audio): https://LoveAndTruthNetwork.com/podcast

If today's episode encouraged you, please like, comment, and subscribe. Your engagement helps more people discover hope and healing.

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In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Theo McManigal sits down with Dr. Peter Kleponis—Catholic therapist, author, and creator of the Integrity Starts Here recovery program. Dr. Kleponis shares his 30-year journey into counseling, his discovery of a growing digital-behavior crisis, and how faith-centered healing can transform individuals, marriages, and even vocations.

He discusses:
• Why unwanted online habits often stem from emotional wounds, not desire
• How these behaviors impact trust and intimacy in marriages
• What spouses need to begin healing from betrayal
• The difference between a habit and a full-blown behavioral addiction
• How accountability tools and supportive communities foster long-term freedom
• Why prayer alone is not meant to “make the struggle disappear,” and how God instead walks with us through healing
• Practical steps clergy, parents, and couples can take right now to protect themselves and those they love

Dr. Kleponis also offers insight for parents navigating early exposure risks, tips for choosing a therapist, and encouragement for anyone ready to take the first step toward lasting freedom.

✨ Connect With Dr. Kleponis:
https://PeterKleponis.com
https://IntegrityCounselingPA.com

If this conversation encouraged you, please like, comment, and subscribe so more people can find this life-giving content.

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In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Rob Stoddard sits down with Joe Beckler, Vice President of Development, Marketing, and Communication for CBMC (Christian Businessmen’s Connection) — an organization celebrating 95 years of equipping men to live out their faith in the marketplace.

Joe shares the remarkable story of CBMC’s origins during the Great Depression and its ongoing mission to reach business leaders through life-on-life discipleship, mentorship, and spiritual community. He also discusses his personal CBMC journey and why the marketplace remains one of the largest mission fields today.

You’ll hear powerful insights on:
✓ Why so many men feel isolated in today’s digital, high-pressure culture
✓ The deep challenges facing Christian business leaders
✓ How destructive patterns often take root — and how to break free
✓ The power of accountability teams & one-on-one discipleship
✓ CBMC’s transformative tool: Operation Timothy
✓ What it looks like to walk in freedom, calling, and purpose
✓ Why reaching the next generation of men is CBMC’s top priority
✓ How men (and churches) can get connected today

Joe also shares how digital pressures are shaping culture — and why intentional community and Christ-centered mentorship are more important than ever.

🔗 Learn more about CBMC: https://www.cbmc.com

🔗 Join a Team or Find a Group Near You: https://www.cbmc.com/connect

🔗 Operation Timothy & Other Free Tools (ADVANCE Platform): https://advance.cbmc.com

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#CBMC #MensMinistry #MarketplaceMinistry #ChristianLeadership #CovenantEyesPodcast #Discipleship #Accountability #FaithAtWork #ChristianMen #OperationTimothy

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome to the Covenant Eyes Podcast
00:29 – Introducing guest Joe Beckler from CBMC
02:40 – How CBMC builds life-on-life relationships
06:38 – The challenges Christian men face today
07:20 – Digital pressures & cultural isolation
08:18 – Why harmful digital content is a growing epidemic
09:00 – The “mask” men wear in the workplace
09:53 – CBMC’s positive, empowering approach to men
13:49 – One-on-one discipleship: Joe, Gary & Matt’s story
14:32 – How Operation Timothy creates generations of disciples
15:07 – Why digital integrity is essential for men today
16:00 – The global impact of digital culture
17:52 – Men sharing their struggles openly
18:22 – How culture is being reshaped by digital influences
19:01 – Discipleship as the heart of lasting transformation
19:49 – Joe’s big hope for the next 95 years: reaching the next generation
20:44 – Helping younger men navigate a new digital landscape
21:19 – How to get involved with CBMC locally or virtually
22:09 – The ADVANCE platform (free global resources)
23:03 – Why personal connection is the game-changer
24:08 – A final message of encouragement for men & pastors
25:30 – Closing thanks & next episode preview

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Join host Rob Stoddard for an impactful discussion with Geremy Keeton, Senior Director of Counseling Services at Focus on the Family. With more than two decades of experience as a licensed marriage and family therapist, Geremy brings deep, compassionate insight into how families can heal, reconnect, and thrive in Christ.

In this episode, you’ll hear:
✓ The most common ways hidden struggles impact marriages
✓ Why trust is often the first casualty — and how to rebuild it
✓ The myths couples believe that make healing harder
✓ What a healthy, transformative accountability relationship really looks like
✓ Practical, hopeful guidance for parents raising children in a digital world
✓ The role of the church in fostering healing, support, and restoration
✓ Key Focus on the Family resources for individuals, couples, and pastors

Geremy also shares wisdom from Focus on the Family’s counseling team, who serve thousands each month through free ministry consultations.

📘 Featured Resource: Aftershock — A step-by-step guide for couples recovering from betrayal
🔗 Focus on the Family Help Line: 1-800-A-FAMILY
🔗 Focus on the Family Resources: https://www.focusonthefamily.com

🔗 Recommended Resource Hub: https://focusonthefamily.com/pornography
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Welcome
00:28 – Introducing guest Geremy Keeton
00:52 – Geremy’s background & 23 years at Focus on the Family
02:03 – Issues couples bring to their first phone call
02:31 – How hidden struggles impact marriages & families
03:38 – Spouses coping with fear, shock, and confusion
04:04 – How integrity affects a believer’s walk with God
04:57 – Challenges for families teaching healthy sexuality
05:29 – The deep relational damage Geremy’s team sees
05:58 – Common myths couples believe
06:52 – The myth of “just have a more exciting marriage”
07:17 – Why a “send him/her to get fixed” mindset fails
07:47 – Three journeys of recovery: husband, wife, and marriage
08:43 – Why the issue is deeper than the unwanted behavior
09:12 – What truly drives relational disconnection
09:38 – The myth of “just try harder or pray harder”
10:08 – What healthy accountability actually looks like
11:20 – Transformative relationships vs. check-in relationships
13:04 – Avoiding shame-based accountability
13:33 – Parents: how to start healthy conversations with kids
14:49 – Sex education as prevention
15:27 – Teaching dignity, protection, and healthy boundaries
17:16 – What churches can do to help

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Join host Rob Stoddard for an insightful conversation with Alex Kocman, Director of Communications for ABWE, speaker, author, and church leader.
In this episode, Alex shares his journey into missions, the heart behind his book Striving for the Faith, and why he believes many churches lose sight of the “why” behind their outreach efforts.

You’ll hear deep insights on:
✓ What truly motivates mission work
✓ How every believer can live with outward purpose
✓ The growing challenges facing mission agencies
✓ How spiritual formation and accountability strengthen long-term ministry
✓ Wise pastoral encouragement for leading churches toward global engagement

Alex also discusses cultural pressures that make spiritual integrity harder today — and how Christian communities can respond with clarity, hope, and accountability.

📘 Alex’s Book: Striving for the Faith
🔗 ABWE: https://www.abwe.org
🎧 The Missions Podcast: https://missionspodcast.com

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This conversation is an encouragement for pastors, church leaders, mission-minded Christians, and anyone wanting to live with greater purpose in their faith walk.

If you find this helpful, please like, comment, and share to support the mission of helping people live with integrity in a digital age.

#Missions #ChristianLeadership #ChurchLife #CovenantEyesPodcast #Discipleship #ChristianAccountability #ABWE #FaithInAction #SpiritualGrowth

Timestamped Chapters:
00:00 – Intro to the Covenant Eyes Podcast
00:32 – Welcoming guest Alex Kocman
00:57 – Alex’s personal journey into missions
01:47 – Serving in church ministry & ABWE
02:23 – Why communications matters in mission work
02:36 – Alex’s book Striving for the Faith
03:13 – Understanding your calling in ministry
03:36 – The church in Philippi as a model
04:29 – What it means to “strive together”
05:24 – Why churches forget the “why” behind missions
06:22 – The real motivation behind sending and going
07:02 – God’s glory as the center of mission
07:41 – Reaching newcomers and immigrants
08:07 – Mission opportunities created by global movement
09:15 – The Afghan Initiative story
10:55 – Why sending is still essential
11:36 – Challenges facing new mission candidates
12:17 – The spiritual battle facing future missionaries
13:56 – The call to spiritual purity and integrity
14:41 – Accountability and the role of the local church
17:05 – How mission agencies should evaluate readiness
18:39 – Encouragement for pastors
19:57 – Missions as an overflow of ministry
20:54 – How to find Alex’s resources
22:05 – Closing thoughts

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When trust is broken, can a marriage truly be restored?

In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Jenny Solomon, author of Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Broken Trust, to share how faith, honesty, and grace brought new life to her marriage.

Jenny opens up about walking through pain, rebuilding trust, and finding peace through Christ-centered healing. Together, Karen and Jenny talk about:

✅ What emotional betrayal feels like for a spouse
✅ How the church can lovingly support struggling couples
✅ The role of lament and prayer in real recovery
✅ Setting healthy boundaries while extending grace
✅ Practical tools for growth, like the Victory App and Covenant Eyes accountability

If you or someone you love is walking through relational pain, this episode will offer biblical hope, wisdom, and encouragement for the journey toward restoration.

📘 Resources Mentioned:

• Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Broken Trust – by Jenny Solomon
• Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Seeking Renewal – by Curtis Solomon
• Free Victory App Course: Lament in Marriage by Jenny Solomon → https://victory.covenanteyes.com/learning/courses?categoryId=7

Learn more: https://www.covenanteyes.com

🎧 Listen & Subscribe:
Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | wherever you get your podcasts

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Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome & Introduction – Meet Jenny Solomon
00:52 Jenny’s Story: Marriage, Ministry, and Renewal
02:18 Writing Reclaim Your Marriage & Redeem Your Marriage
04:42 When Trust Is Broken in Marriage
06:27 The Church’s Role in Supporting Hurting Couples
08:42 Overcoming Isolation and Finding Hope
10:35 Why the Church Needs to Talk About Hidden Struggles
12:23 Balancing Grace with Healthy Boundaries
15:08 What Real Repentance Looks Like
17:40 Healing Takes Time – A Process of Grace
19:13 The Power of Accountability and Lament
22:09 When Your Spouse Isn’t Ready to Change
25:23 Finding Peace & Support Through the Victory App
27:31 Encouragement and Hope for Restoration
29:30 Closing Thoughts & Next Steps

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