The Covenant Eyes Podcast

Many people silently carry shame, regret, hidden struggles, or emotional wounds for years—believing they're alone.

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, author, speaker, and Christian counselor Kim Crabill shares her powerful personal story of childhood brokenness, forgiveness, healing, and discovering how God can transform even the deepest pain into purpose.

Together with host Rob Stoddard, they discuss...

Overcoming deep trauma, addiction, and pornography isn't something you have to do alone—true healing and identity are found in Christ.

In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, recorded live at NRB 2026, host Rob Stoddard sits down with author, minister, and advocate Wesley Bartlett. Wesley shares his powerful testimony of surviving childhood trauma, abuse, severe addiction, and suicidal despair. He reveals how a m...

Fred Pry of Child Evangelism Fellowship joins Rob Stoddard to discuss AI chatbots, kids' safety, and the hope only the gospel gives.

In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Fred Pry — a second-career missionary with Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) — shares how CEF has spent 88 years reaching children around the world with the gospel through Good News Clubs, Five Day Clubs, Christmas Party Clubs (which rea...

What happens when the church stays silent about pornography, sexual brokenness, shame, and identity struggles?

In this powerful Covenant Eyes Podcast episode recorded live at NRB 2026 in Nashville, Rob Stoddard sits down with Garry Ingraham, pastor and founder of Love and Truth Network, to discuss pornography addiction, same-sex attraction, healing from trauma, spiritual warfare, and how churches can become safe places for r...

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with marriage ministry leaders Brad and Heidi Mitchell to discuss one of the most overlooked yet powerful habits in marriage: praying together. While many couples pray individually, surprisingly few regularly pray as husband and wife—and the impact can be profound when they do.

Drawing from their new devotional resource and decades of marriage...

A generation raised on constant stimulation is struggling with anxiety, delayed development, and an inability to disconnect—and many parents don’t realize how early those patterns begin. In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Theo McManigal sit down with retired pediatric physical therapist Ginny Cruz to discuss how excessive screen exposure is impacting children’s brains, emotional regulat...

A hidden struggle can exist behind outward success, and for many men, achievement becomes the mask that keeps deeper battles buried. In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and speaker Frank Rich to discuss identity, personal growth, and the deeper issues driving destructive habits.

Frank shares his journey from high performance success to helping men rebuild the...

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, a powerful challenge is laid out: what if the real crisis facing men today isn’t just behavior—but identity? Theo McManigal is joined by John Heinen and Devin Schadt of The Catholic Gentleman to unpack the deeper roots of masculinity, shame, and purpose in a culture that has lost its way.

Together, they explore how the breakdown of authentic masculinity has led to isolation, ...

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Ashley Jameson of Pure Desire to talk about one of the most overlooked conversations in the church today—how these struggles are impacting women, marriages, and entire congregations. While many still view this as a men’s issue, the reality is far more complex and far more widespread.

Ashley shares from years of experience walking alongside ind...

"Most marriages don't fall apart overnight, they unravel through small compromises over time."

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Jim Ramos, founder of Men in the Arena and author of multiple books focused on equipping men to lead with strength, integrity, and purpose. Jim shares practical, hard-earned wisdom on how men can build guardrails to protect their marriages and avoid the small co...

"If we want to see real transformation, we have to stop talking about behavior and start talking about the heart, the brain, and the trauma behind it."

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter and the team welcome Hannah Ashwell, a therapist from the United Kingdom specializing in trauma psychology and modern behavioral addictions. Hannah brings clinical insight and pastoral sensitivity to a topic many churche...

"Video games aren't just entertainment—they are the primary school for identity and values for the next generation."

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes Brent Dusing, founder and CEO of TruPlay Games, to discuss one of the fastest-growing influences in children’s lives today: digital gaming. As screens increasingly dominate how kids learn, play, and interact, Brent shares why the gami...

"What happens when you set out to prove the Bible is a lie, and the Bible wins?"

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Ed Griffenhagen, pastor, author, and former skeptic, to share his powerful journey from a deeply rooted Jewish upbringing to a life transformed by faith in Christ. What began as an intellectual challenge to disprove the Bible quickly became something far more personal, leadin...

"Why is the world suddenly craving cleaner, faith-centered entertainment?"

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter is joined by actor Bailey Chase to discuss his work with Angel Studios and the Homestead series. Bailey shares how his involvement with faith-centered storytelling developed, why clean entertainment matters for families, and what viewers can expect as the series continues.

Bailey reflects on how m...

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Dr. Stephen Cutchins, pastor, professor, author, and executive director at the Southern Evangelical Seminary’s Innovative Training Center. With decades of experience in ministry, leadership, education, and executive coaching, Dr. Cutchins brings a thoughtful and balanced perspective to one of today’s most pressing topics: artificial intellige...

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Theo McManigal welcomes filmmaker, musician, and storyteller Rick Altizer to discuss his newest documentary, He Calls Me Daughter. Building on themes introduced in his earlier film Show Me the Father, Rick explores how broken or distant relationships with earthly fathers can deeply shape the way people relate to God.

Rick shares the heart behind the film and how a season of prayer l...

"What does it take to walk away from a life of organized crime and addiction?"

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Theo McManigal is joined by Robert Borelli, former mob associate turned Christian speaker and author. Robert shares his powerful story of growing up in Brooklyn, chasing acceptance and influence, and becoming deeply entangled in organized crime before addiction and incarceration brought his life to a brea...

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Karen Potter and Rob are joined by Laurie Krieg, Director of Parent Programs and Discipleship at the Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender. Laurie shares from over a decade of ministry experience engaging conversations around human sexuality, parenting, and the gospel — all while raising three children of her own.

Laurie opens up about her personal story, including wrestli...

Porn addiction recovery is rarely instant—especially in a Christian marriage. In this conversation, Greg and Stacey share what helped them move from secrecy, betrayal, trauma, and crisis toward honesty, community, and lasting change.

If you’re a spouse reeling from disclosure, a struggle trying to get free, or a ministry leader afraid to come forward, this episode offers grounded encouragement: healing is possible, but i...