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Porn Made Me a Hollow Shell

I grew up in a middle-class home that, on the surface, appeared ordinary. I went to school, played sports, and earned good grades. But, behind closed doors, I was struggling. I was managing my father’s aggression and protecting my mom. Unknowingly, I began searching for ways to cope—to feel pleasure.…

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Mastering the Art of Intimacy: Insights from Dr. Carol Tanksley

Welcome to another insightful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast! In this episode, we have the honor of hosting the accomplished Dr. Carol Tanksley – author, speaker, personal coach, and licensed OB-GYN physician. Dr. Carol shares her unique journey, highlighting the profound impact of personal growth and overcoming challenges in…

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Day 6: Understanding Betrayal Trauma

In today’s video, Tonia dug deeper into how Brandon’s porn use caused her to experience betrayal trauma. Now, “betrayal trauma” is kind of a heavy word—an “I survived a war zone” or an “I was in a horrific accident that left physical and mental scars” sort of word. It should…

Last Updated: August 6, 2025

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The Path to True Intimacy and Better Sex

Every husband who wants to improve his sex life should learn to spell. Typically, guys spell intimacy S-E-X, said Dr. Dan Erickson. It’s not entirely our fault. Our sexualized culture has encouraged the misspelling, and it has distorted the definition too. Intimacy in our culture often describes a “what,” Erickson…

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Are You Repenting the Wrong Way?

How You Respond After Sinning Affects “The Next Time” As crazy as it sounds, did you know that there’s actually a wrong way to repent? The Bible teaches us that there is a right way and a wrong way to respond and relate to God after we’ve sinned. In my…

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Day 25: Paul vs. Porn

Addiction is an ugly thing. When that familiar craving comes, it seems to wash over us like a wave of compulsion. The heart begins to race, the blood pressure rises, and the mind is consumed with one nagging thought: “Just one more time.” And the million-dollar question every addict has…

Last Updated: August 6, 2025

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For Allies: How to Respond When Your Friend Looks at Porn

Brian hopped on his laptop to see if any grad schools had gotten back to him yet. He knew he had just sent out his transcripts an hour before, and he knew that clicking the refresh button on his browser had no scientific ability to generate new emails that had…

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Catholic Edition: Being a Man of God with Catholic Gentlemen

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…