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Luke Gilkerson has a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies and an MA in Religion. He is the author of Your Brain on Porn and The Talk: 7 Lessons to Introduce Your Child to Biblical Sexuality. Luke and his wife Trisha blog at IntoxicatedOnLife.com

Big Church – Big Porn: How Penthouse Brings Christian Singles Together

“Bringing people together in love and faith.”  This is the tagline of BigChurch.com.  And who owns this online service: Penthouse Media Group, Inc., publisher of Penthouse Magazine.  That’s right.  BigChurch is just one of many…

Christ For the Nations Institute – Why Is Covenant Eyes Mandatory for Students?

In a previous blog post, I asked to hear from our customers about the effectiveness of Covenant Eyes when it is broadly implemented across a community (such as at a school or in a church). …

From Discipleship to Family

In a previous blog post, I talked about the importance of discipleship.  A disciple is not merely a student who wants to know what a teacher knows, but someone who wants to BE who the…

How a Porn Addict Found Hope Between the Altar and the Door

The next best thing to be wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are – CS Lewis (This blog is dedicated to my old friend and mentor, Shawn, and to all…

30-Day Sex Challenge?

Many churchgoers are in the liturgical season of Lent, a corporate time of fasting, self-denial and prayer, leading up to the events of Holy Week. But the married members of Relevant Church in Tampa, Florida,…

Testimony from Ireland: The Power of Accountability

It is always so encouraging to hear stories about how Covenant Eyes is having an effect all over the globe. I have received a series of very encouraging emails from a man named Matt Roche…

Today is Safer Internet Day

Today, February 12, is Safer Internet Day, organized by Insafe, a European network the promotes Internet safety awareness.  “Safer Internet Day takes place each year in February and is an opportunity to dedicate some time…

From Accountability to Discipleship

Accountability is one of the foundational principles of Covenant Eyes. Our software is a tool that allows people to take another step in vulnerability and honesty. What Christian men and women often think about when…

Feminist Appeal – Comments about "The Porn Myth"

An article has come to my attention that I find very interesting.  It is entitled “The Porn Myth” by Naomi Wolf. Wolf is known for her 1991 book, The Beauty Myth, where she argues that…