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Sam Black is the author of The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong About Pornography and How to Fix It and The Porn Circuit: Understand Your Brain and Break Porn Habits. The director of recovery education, Sam joined the Covenant Eyes team in 2007 after 18 years as a journalist. He has edited 16 books on the impact of pornography and speaks at parent, men’s, and leaders' events. Sam is passionate about helping Christians live free from pornography because he knows you keep what you give away. He walks his own grace-filled journey with the support of valued allies.

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Turning Online Mistakes Into Teachable Moments

“Why do guys get laid and girls get screwed?” When Thomas saw his 14-year-old daughter’s sexually charged comment on Facebook, his first thought was summer banishment. Lucky for her, Thomas didn’t let a bad choice…

Do Your Kids Think You’re a Hypocrite?

Why Modeling Accountability Speaks Louder Than Words Monkey see, monkey do. Generations of parents have known that good parenting starts with being a good role model, but now we have the science to prove it.…

5 critical steps you must follow to keep up with your kids online

Even good kids can be sneaky. For instance, according to a 2011 Microsoft poll, 67% of children admit to clearing their browser history and cache to hide their online activity from others. Meanwhile, most parents…

iPorn: Are Your Kids At Risk?

A lot of kids blow out birthday candles wishing for an iPod touch, but should a parent deliver the goods? Should your family use an iPhone or an iPad? Answer: Not without setting restrictions. Recently,…

Surfing to Be Thin

Websites Lure Teens, Give Dangerous Advice on Anorexia, Bulimia In a Facebook age where image is everything, vulnerable teens, especially girls, can be tempted by the lure of “thinspiration.” Hundreds, maybe even more than a…

Internet Revolution: How Rating the Web Changes Everything

Movie ratings have existed since 1930, and game ratings since 1994. But no one has rated the Internet until now. The Covenant Eyes rating system, released in December, makes it easy for parents to know…

Anonymous questions leave kids vulnerable on Formspring

Companies like Marvel Comics use Formspring to dialogue with their fans, however, teens often allow anonymous questions which can lead to cyberbullying. As a father, Jim Dorff was shocked at the cruel, degrading and sexual…