The Covenant Eyes Podcast

In this powerful Covenant Eyes Podcast episode from NRB 2025, co-hosts Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with Lynne Barletta, founder of Florida Faith Alliance.

Lynne shares her eye-opening journey into the world of anti-child trafficking advocacy, revealing how p*rn*graphy is at the root of exploitation — and what the Church can do to fight back.

🎨 As an artist, pastor, and national trainer, Lynne has work...

Join Karen Potter and Theo McManigal in this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast as they sit down with Steve Pokorny, founder and CEO of Freedom Coaching. Steve shares his personal journey of healing from p*rn*graphy addiction, the trauma behind it, and how he turned his pain into purpose by building a global recovery ministry.

Discover the four-stage process of Freedom Coaching that leads individuals from compul...

Join us for this special Covenant Eyes Podcast episode, recorded live at NRB in Nashville, as we welcome back renowned author and speaker Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith to discuss her powerful new book:

➡️ Being Fully Known: The Joyful Satisfaction of Beholding, Becoming, and Belonging.

🔊 In this conversation, Dr. Saundra unpacks:
☀️  How to rest in your God-given identity rather than performance
☀️  Her Abide ...

In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter sits down with Kerry Hasenbalg—respected speaker, spiritual director, and author of The Way of Becoming—to explore how soul care, storytelling, and biblical discipleship can bring deep emotional and spiritual healing.

🎙️ From Capitol Hill to the National Day of Prayer, Kerry shares personal stories and ministry insights on how leaders and everyday Christians can b...

In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with Pastor Mike Novotny, lead speaker for Time of Grace and author of Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About, But Don’t.

Pastor Mike shares his personal journey with pornography, the vital role of confession, and how shame and silence often prevent healing. He discusses how churches can break the cycle by speaking openly a...

In this inspiring episode of the Covenant Eyes podcast, host Karen Potter interviews Dr. Mark Denison, co-founder of There's Still Hope, about his groundbreaking new book Advanced Recovery.

As a pastor, author, and long-term recovery leader, Dr. Denison shares how men and women can move beyond short-term sobriety to build lasting, Christ-centered freedom from porn and sexual addiction.

🎯 Learn the 6-phase r...

In this special NRB 2025 edition of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Gigi Butler, the powerhouse entrepreneur behind Gigi’s Cupcakes. From cleaning Taylor Swift’s toilet to building a $40 million cupcake empire with just $33 and a dream, Gigi shares her deeply moving journey of faith, failure, grit, and grace.

🎯 Hear how she pivoted from country music to cupcakes
🧁 Discover the power of food, home, and hos...

Are you ready to rewire your brain, break free from stress, and deepen your spiritual life?

In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof and father of biohacking, to explore his transformative new book, Heavily Meditated.

Dave shares practical tools and cutting-edge neuroscience to help you reprogram your nervous system, unlock deeper f...

In this powerful Covenant Eyes Podcast episode, we sit down with Gina Fox, founder of Anchored by the Sword Ministries, as she shares her deeply personal story of healing, spiritual transformation, and launching a ministry to help others break free from emotional and spiritual bondage. Recorded live at NRB, this episode offers raw insight into Gina's journey through toxic relationships, infertility, grief, and the redemptive p...

In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Karen Potter and Sam Black sit down with Nate Larkin—founder of the Samson Society and author of Samson and the Pirate Monks. Nate shares his raw, redemptive journey from secret struggles with porn and sex addiction to freedom, healing, and authentic brotherhood.

Discover how early exposure, emotional pain, and ministry stress fueled Nate’s addiction, and how com...

In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Keisha Toni Russell, constitutional attorney at First Liberty Institute, to explore the increasing challenges Christians face in today's cultural and legal landscape.

Keisha shares riveting stories from her work defending religious freedom, like a teacher placed on leave for displaying a crucifix, and Navy SEALs who fought back against religious d...

Amber Rose, widely known as The Religious Hippie, joins The Covenant Eyes Podcast to share her extraordinary journey—from leaving the Catholic Church and struggling with pornography addiction, self-harm, and depression, to returning to the faith and becoming a powerful voice for young Catholics online.

In this deep and vulnerable conversation, Amber opens up about how modern culture, social media, and broken relationships ...

In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, we sit down with Brad Dacus, a respected attorney and the founder of the Pacific Justice Institute. Brad shares his incredible journey from seminary aspirations to championing religious freedom, parental rights, and digital safety across America.

🎙️ Topics we cover:
+ How technology is exposing children to dangerous online content—even for homeschoolers.
+ T...

In this inspiring episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter sits down with Pete Kirchhoff, Director of Campus Ministry at Youth for Christ USA, to explore the incredible movement of faith rising among Generation Z and Generation Alpha.

Despite the narrative that younger generations are turning away from faith, Pete shares eye-opening research, real-world ministry stories, and powerful insights about how today&apos...

In this powerful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, apologist and author Melissa Dougherty joins us live from NRB to expose a subtle but dangerous ideology sweeping through churches today. Melissa shares her personal journey from "New Thought Christianity" to solid biblical faith, and unpacks the disturbing ways New Thought beliefs like manifestation, positive affirmations, and self-glorifying theology have infiltrated...

In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, we’re joined by Paul Klassen, Executive Director of Broken Strength | A Path to Purity. 

Paul shares his 20-year struggle with pornography, how God used his wife's forgiveness to spark transformation, and why churches can—and must—create spaces of honesty and healing. 

Discover how Paul's ministry is helping churches host life-changing events, train lay leaders, and walk with me...

In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, recorded live at NRB 2025, Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with Gary Blackard, President & CEO of Teen Challenge and Adult & Teen Challenge USA.

Discover how this Christ-centered recovery ministry is transforming lives through hope, healing, and identity in Jesus. Gary shares inspiring stories, innovative strategies for addiction recovery—including outre...

What happens when a survivalist meets the Savior?
Zachary Fowler, winner of Alone Season 3 and creator of Fowler's Makery and Mischief, returns in Part 2 of this exclusive Covenant Eyes Podcast series to share how God’s Word, biblical journaling, and real accountability transformed his life.

Discover: 
✅ Why journaling is more than just venting
✅ How to fall in love with the Bible—again
✅ The surprisin...

In this inspiring and joy-filled episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, recorded live at NRB 2025, we sit down with Christian comedian Carrie Murphy to explore how faith and comedy collide in the most beautiful ways.

Carrie shares her journey from growing up in a strict religious environment to boldly embracing her God-given gift for humor. Learn how laughter can be a holy act, a tool for healing, and even a source of comfo...