The Covenant Eyes Podcast

"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 meaningful it is to be part of projects that align with his faith and values while still delivering compelling action and drama. The conversation highlights the growing demand for entertainment that families can enjoy together without compromising content standards.Listeners will also hear behind-the-scenes insights about filming, the transition from film to series format, and how stories rooted in faith, community, and resilience are connecting with audiences.✨ Episode Topics Discussed• Bailey Chase’s journey into faith-centered entertainment• Working with Angel Studios and the impact of purpose-driven storytelling• Why audiences are seeking cleaner, family-friendly content• Behind-the-scenes insights from the Homestead series• The transition from film to episodic storytelling• Themes of faith, community, and resilience in modern entertainment• Anticipating what’s ahead in season two📘 Resources MentionedAngel Studios – https://angel.comHomestead Series – Available through Angel Studios platform⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Clean entertainment and why it matters for families00:23 – Welcome back Bailey Chase01:35 – How Bailey connected with Angel Studios03:30 – Themes of survival, faith, and community in the story04:34 – Season one releases and behind-the-scenes filming insights05:41 – What to expect moving into season two07:14 – Closing encouragement and final thoughtsSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

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 intelligence.As AI continues to reshape industries, education, and everyday life, Christians are faced with new questions about ethics, discernment, and how to faithfully navigate rapidly advancing technology. Dr. Cutchins explores how believers can engage these tools wisely without abandoning the timeless foundations of theology, moral reasoning, and spiritual disciplines.Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes that while AI presents new opportunities, it also exposes deeper cultural challenges—such as the devaluing of wisdom, the rise of extended adolescence, and the temptation to replace spiritual discernment with technological convenience. Instead of reacting with fear or blind acceptance, Dr. Cutchins encourages Christians to approach AI with wisdom, humility, and a commitment to redeem technology for kingdom purposes.Ultimately, this discussion reminds listeners that while artificial intelligence may offer powerful capabilities, it can never replace divine intelligence. Prayer, community, and biblical truth remain the essential tools for navigating the future faithfully.✨ Episode Topics Discussed• Dr. Stephen Cutchins’ background: ministry, leadership, & higher education• Why AI is raising new ethical questions for Christians & churches• The difference between intelligence, discernment, & spiritual wisdom• How technology is advancing faster than society’s moral framework• Cultural shifts that are impacting how people interact with AI• The importance of valuing wisdom, experience, & mentorship• Why Christians should neither reject nor blindly embrace AI• The role of discernment when using AI tools in ministry & education• Understanding true freedom versus false freedom in a technological age• Why prayer & spiritual disciplines are essential in navigating modern technology📘 Resources MentionedDr. Stephen Cutchins- https://stephencutchins.com/meetstephen-2/Southern Evangelical Seminary- https://ses.edu/people/dr-stephen-cutchins/⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Wrestling with a Technology No Generation Has Faced00:37 – Introduction to Dr. Stephen Cutchins & Background05:27 – Why the Church Must Talk About AI06:09 – Technology Advancing Faster Than Moral Frameworks07:25 – Cultural Shifts Impacting Wisdom and Maturity12:03 – Faith, Discernment, and Artificial Intelligence16:09 – Should Christians Use AI for Sermons and Bible Study?20:22 – Learning from Previous Generations and Reverse Mentorship22:20 – Why AI Requires Wisdom, Not Just Information25:22 – Preparing the Church for a Technological Future27:17 – Understanding True Freedom vs. False Freedom32:13 – AI as a Tool, Not a Moral Authority36:47Send us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Theo McManigle 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 led him to create a project specifically designed to help women process father wounds and rediscover their identity as beloved daughters of God. Through powerful testimonies and interviews with leaders such as Alex Kendrick, Shonda Pierce, Meg Meeker, and others, the documentary highlights both the pain of fractured father relationships and the hope found in the gospel.The conversation also addresses how fathers, husbands, and men more broadly can play a role in healing. Rick explains how behaviors that objectify women can create spiritual barriers that make it harder for wounded women to trust Christ. Ultimately, the film points viewers back to the truth that God’s fatherhood is perfect, unchanging, and rooted in unconditional love.This episode offers encouragement for fathers, daughters, and families alike—reminding listeners that while earthly fathers may fail, the love and identity offered through Christ remain secure.✨ Episode Topics Discussed• Rick Altizer’s background as a recording artist and documentary filmmaker• The inspiration behind the documentary He Calls Me Daughter• How father wounds affect identity and spiritual life• Why many women struggle to relate to God as Father• The difference between being a “human doing” versus resting in identity• How men’s behavior can influence how women view God• Practical ways fathers can build stronger relationships with daughters• The importance of listening, apologizing, and being emotionally present• How the gospel restores identity and healing for wounded hearts• Using film, curriculum, and counseling resources as tools for healing📘 Resources MentionedHe Calls Me Daughter – https://hecallsmedaughter.org Global Counseling Network – https://www.globalcounselingnetwork.com/                                                        Rick Altizer- https://rickaltizer.com/⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – The Ache Many Women Carry but Cannot Name03:27 – Rick’s Background in Music and Filmmaking04:18 – The Documentary, Show Me the Father05:35 – The Vision for He Calls Me Daughter09:25 – Understanding the Father Wound13:32 – Practical Advice for Fathers with Daughters18:43 – How Objectification Impacts Faith21:59 – Why Identity Comes from the Father26:11 – God Is Sovereign, Good, and Trustworthy35:32 – Personal Stories of Loss and Faith40:28 – Turning Pain into a Gift for Others45:05 – Curriculum and Ministry Resources47:54 – Final Encouragement and PrayerSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

"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 breaking point.Through raw honesty, Robert walks through how substance addiction, broken relationships, and imprisonment stripped away everything he once trusted. From homelessness and isolation to a desperate prayer inside a jail cell, his story reveals how God met him at his lowest moment and began rebuilding his identity from the inside out.Robert explains how faith transformed not only his behavior but his understanding of purpose, belonging, and freedom. Drawing a striking parallel between the witness protection program and spiritual renewal, he describes what it truly means to receive a new identity and a fresh start.This conversation offers hope for anyone who feels trapped by past mistakes or destructive patterns, reminding listeners that no life is too far gone for redemption and that transformation is possible through surrender and grace.✨ Episode Topics Discussed• Growing up in Brooklyn surrounded by organized crime culture• The search for acceptance and belonging in unhealthy environments• How addiction slowly dismantles identity and relationships• Homelessness, incarceration, and hitting emotional rock bottom• Encountering faith during imprisonment• The difference between knowing about God and knowing Him personally• Witness protection and the symbolism of a new identity• Healing broken family relationships after years of absence• Ministry opportunities born from personal transformation• Encouragement for those struggling with compulsive behaviors or destructive habits📘 Resources MentionedRobert Borelli Ministries – https://robertborelli.com/roberts-story/ The Witness by Robert Borelli – https://robertborelli.com/buy-the-book/ Robert Borelli Stories YouTube Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@RobertBorelliStories Send us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

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 wrestling with same-sex attraction and childhood sexual abuse, and explains how the gospel anchors her approach to parenting in today’s complicated cultural landscape. Rather than leading with panic or fear, she encourages parents to begin with God’s good design and build conversations from a place of confidence in Christ.Together, they explore how families can move beyond a theology of “no” toward a theology of “yes” — focusing on purpose, mission, and the beauty of God’s created intent. This conversation offers practical language, real-life parenting examples, and hope for moms and dads who feel overwhelmed by cultural messages surrounding marriage, identity, and technology.Episode Topics Discussed• Laurie’s personal story and ministry journey• Engaging conversations about sexuality with theological faithfulness and courageous love• Why the gospel must be the foundation for parenting• Shifting from panic-driven responses to purpose-driven discipleship• Teaching kids that their mission is to glorify God and advance His kingdom• Practical, age-appropriate ways to talk about marriage and God’s design• Helping children respond with both truth and love• Navigating parental shame and personal brokenness• How churches and parents can use shared gospel language• Encouragement for overwhelmed parents facing cultural pressureResources MentionedRaising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World by Laurie Krieg- https://lauriekrieg.com/resources/raising-wise-kids/ Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender- https://centerforfaith.com/ The Hole in My Heart Podcast (Laurie & Matt Krieg)- https://lauriekrieg.com/podcast/why-hole-in-my-heart/ Timestamps00:00 – Leading Through Weakness & Rejecting Shame00:18 – Welcome & Introduction to Laurie Krieg01:17 – Laurie’s Story & Ministry Background03:30 – Anchoring Parenting in the Gospel05:02 – Responding to a Sexually Broken Culture10:05 – Technology, Cultural Narratives & Fortifying Children16:33 – Navigating Parental Shame & Personal Brokenness21:56 – Overview of the Book & Key Takeaways23:56 – How Churches Can Equip Parents27:33 – The Hole in My Heart Podcast29:41 – Final Encouragement for ParentsSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

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 it’s often gradual—and it requires authenticity, support, and trauma-informed care.Greg explains why sexual addiction is an intimacy disorder and why secrecy makes real connection impossible. Stacey speaks candidly about the “kicking and screaming” reality many partners live through, and why you’re allowed to feel what you feel as you begin.Time Stamps / Chapters:00:00 Sexual addiction, intimacy, and honesty00:26 Introducing Greg & Stacey (Awaken Ministries)00:49 Greg’s hidden struggle + disclosure and job loss (2009)02:45 Stacey’s side: betrayal trauma and the “hell” of discovery04:16 Early-stage wisdom: letting yourself feel what you feel07:03 How long does recovery take? Expectations and gradual change10:23 Social media, church persona, and trusted community12:01 Why addiction often roots in deeper wounds and quick escape13:52 Ministry leaders: fear, secrecy, and job risk16:21 Better vetting + restoration-minded church culture19:03 “How long is secrecy sustainable?” loss, redemption, purpose20:30 Bringing kids along: honesty vs oversharing23:35 Therapist guidance + age-appropriate conversations29:05 How to connect with Awaken: meetings, retreats, podcast, next steps37:26 Closing encouragement: healing may look different, but it’s realSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

What makes a kids’ show actually educational—and trustworthy for parents?In this episode, Tuttle Twins creator Daniel Harmon explains how values-based children’s media can teach freedom, economics, and critical thinking without sacrificing fun.Daniel shares how Tuttle Twins approach topics like life, liberty, property rights, inflation, and supply and demand—all through animated storytelling designed for kids and parents watching together.This conversation is for parents, grandparents, educators, and anyone concerned about children’s media, screen time, and raising discerning kids in a digital world full of noise.In this episode:What Tuttle Twins is and who it’s designed forWhy parents are looking for values-driven entertainmentHow Angel Studios’ Angel Guild approves every episodeTeaching economics and freedom in kid-friendly waysBalancing humor for kids and adultsThe role of parental involvement in children’s learningWhere children’s media is heading nextTime Stamps / Chapters00:00 Why parental trust matters in kids’ content00:00:27 Introduction to Daniel Harmon and Tuttle Twins00:01:50 What Tuttle Twins teaches kids00:03:13 Why parents want values-based entertainment00:05:45 How episodes are written and lessons chosen00:06:53 Angel Guild approval and accountability to parents00:08:31 Books vs. show: where stories come from00:10:28 Writing humor for kids and adults00:12:52 The future of children’s media and screen time00:15:48 Staying historically accurate in animation00:18:18 How to watch Tuttle Twins on Angel Studios00:20:31 Advice for parents raising discerning kidsSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter is joined by Molly Bertles, pastor’s wife, mom of five, and author of You Are Not Alone. Molly opens up about her personal journey with shame, faith, and healing, and why conversations about sexual struggles among women are long overdue in the church.Molly shares how secrecy and isolation keep women trapped in shame, why access to inappropriate content has changed how women struggle today, and how faith, community, and honest conversations can lead to real freedom. This episode is a powerful reminder that no one is uniquely broken—and healing is possible.VICTORY: Get 30-days Free with Promo Code  YOUTUBE26https://app.bitly.com/Be25hozV9Cr/links/cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme/details✨ Episode Topics Discussed• Why women often feel isolated and ashamed when struggling with sexual sin• How secrecy and silence keep shame alive• Molly’s personal story and why she wrote You Are Not Alone• Why women’s struggles are often overlooked in church conversations• The impact of technology, books, and online content on women today• How faith reshapes identity, shame, and healing• First steps toward freedom and who to talk to• How parents can disciple children and talk about sexuality• Why community is essential for healing• Encouragement for women seeking hope and restoration📘 Resources MentionedYou Are Not Alone by Molly Bertles – https://www.amazon.com/You-Are-Alone-Molly-Bertles/dp/1633423727 Harvest USA Transforming Love Course- https://harvestusa.org/courses/transforming-love/ Embark on a journey to recovery: Arise is a 21 Day Free Program for Women- https://www.covenanteyes.com/arise/⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Shame, Silence, and Why Women Don’t Speak Up00:26 – Welcome & Guest Introduction01:20 – Molly’s Story and Why She Wrote the Book04:18 – The Response from the Church 05:21 – Why Women Feel More Shame About This Struggle06:50 – Secrecy, Isolation, and the First Steps Toward Freedom07:29 – How the Gospel Reshapes Shame and Identity09:34 – Why So Many People Struggle Privately Online10:52 – Why Certain Stories and Media Appeal to Women12:04 – Talking to Kids About Sexuality and God’s Design15:16 – Parenting, Hypocrisy, and Healing Your Own Story16:57 – Where to Find Molly’s Book and Resources17:32 – Encouragement for Women Seeking Freedom19:52 – How Church Leaders Can Respond with Wisdom and Grace21:58 – Closing Thoughts and Next StepsSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter and co-host Rob are joined by Adam Young, licensed clinical social worker, former pastor, author, and host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast.Adam shares deep insight into how early life experiences shape the brain, body, and nervous system—and why engaging our personal stories with care and support is essential for healing. Together, they explore trauma, shame, memory, and the redemptive truth that God designed us for restoration.This conversation offers hope for anyone carrying unresolved pain, reminding listeners that healing is possible and that our bodies and hearts were created with the capacity to recover and be made whole.✨ Episode Topics Discussed• Why shame resists being brought into the light• How personal stories shape the brain and nervous system• The difference between explicit and implicit memory• Why unresolved trauma often lives in the body• Understanding complicity and misplaced shame• The concept of “the trauma before the trauma”• How family systems shape vulnerability and healing• Why healing requires community and trained support• Trauma-informed therapy and what to look for in a clinician• The hope of healing rooted in God’s design and goodness📘 Resources MentionedAdam Young Counseling – https://www.adamyoungcounseling.comThe Place We Find Ourselves Podcast – https://adamyoungcounseling.com/podcast/ Make Sense of Your Story by Adam Young – https://www.amazon.com/Make-Sense-Your-Story-Everything/The Allender Center – https://theallendercenter.org⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Shame, Silence & the Path to Healing00:25 – Welcome & Guest Introduction01:35 – Adam’s Background & Work02:10 – The Importance of Personal Stories and Adam’s Book03:32 – Why Shame Keeps Stories Hidden04:45 – Explicit vs. Implicit Memory06:40 – Understanding Complicity and Moving Past It 10:25 – The Trauma Before the Trauma11:51 – Betrayal, Trust & the Body’s Awareness13:26 – Finding and Naming Formative Stories14:14 – Trauma-Informed Therapy16:46 – Trauma in the Body & Nervous System18:54 – Generational Trauma & Healing20:09 – Resources & Where to Find Help20:46 – Encouragement & Closing ReflectionSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter is joined by Seth Gruber, speaker, filmmaker, and founder of The White Rose Resistance, for a wide-ranging conversation on faith, discipleship, and the church’s responsibility to engage cultural challenges with clarity and courage.Seth shares why the Christian worldview offers a coherent framework for understanding modern cultural struggles, how faith speaks to both personal integrity and public life, and why pastors and church leaders play a vital role in equipping believers to live virtuously in a complex world.This episode is a call to move beyond silence and isolation—encouraging churches to disciple boldly, protect human dignity, and help people find hope, healing, and freedom through the gospel.✨ Episode Topics Discussed• Why the Christian worldview offers clarity in confusing cultural moments• How faith addresses both personal integrity and societal issues• The role of pastors in discipling believers for everyday life• Why courage and conviction matter in Christian leadership• How digital habits shape hearts, minds, and relationships• The importance of protecting human dignity at every stage of life• Why discipleship must address real-world challenges• Hope for the next generation and the opportunity before the church• Why accountability and community are essential for spiritual health• Equipping believers to live with purpose, conviction, and grace📘 Resources MentionedThe White Rose Resistance – https://www.whiteroseresistance.comLife or Death Conference – https://www.lifeordeathcon.comThe Seth Gruber Show – Available on YouTube and podcast platformsCovenant Eyes Church Resources – https://www.covenanteyes.com/church⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – A Biblical Framework for Cultural Challenges00:20 – Welcome & Guest Introduction06:12 – A Call for Pastors to Lead with Courage14:09 – Reaching the Next Generation: Cultural Shifts and Emerging Hope32:39 – The White Rose Resistance & Upcoming Events38:47 – Resources for Pastors and Church Leaders41:44 – Final Encouragement & ClosingSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2024 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved