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Keith Rose holds a Master of Divinity degree and BA in Sacred Music. Keith worked with the Covenant Eyes Member Care Team for 15 years. He has also served as a Bible teacher, pastoral assistant, and music director at his local church. He's now the editor of the Covenant Eyes blog and the author of Allied: Fighting Porn With Accountability, Faith, and Friends. He lives in Hendersonville, North Carolina with his wife Ruby and daughter Winslow. Contact Keith with blog inquiries.

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The Link Between Porn and Sexual Dysfunction

In our culture, which places so much value on sex and sexuality, we find rising rates of sexual dysfunction. We know that sexual dysfunction commonly afflicts men and women alike. According to one study, “Sexual…

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6 Crucial Questions About Porn With Allen Parr

What’s a surprising way that porn can harm your life? “One of the things that is plaguing a lot of men—and this used to be an issue that only surfaced in older men, middle aged…

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5 Reasons Churches Must Cultivate a Culture of Accountability

Statistics show that as many as 64% of church-going men of all ages and 34% of church-going women ages 18-30 look at porn regularly.1 Unfortunately, accountability is largely absent from the church today. Most Christians are not accountable to their churches or anyone in them. According to Barna, only…

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6 Ways That Watching Porn Affects Relationships

Studies have shown that as much as 70% of men and upwards of 30% of women view porn regularly.1 Furthermore, each successive generation seems to grow more tolerant and accepting of porn. Now, most people…

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Can the Husband of a Porn Addict Experience Betrayal Trauma?

Betrayal trauma affects many people, especially the spouses of porn addicts. We hear much about the betrayal trauma experienced by wives. Entire ministries have been organized to support wives of those struggling with pornography. But…

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Fighting Porn With Praise: A Look at Psalm 141

Thanks to my wonderful wife Ruby, who suggested I write a post on this passage and gave me this outline. Let your cries for help be praise. “I call to you, Lord, come quickly to…

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2022 Scholarship Applications are Now Open!

“At face value, Covenant Eyes does exactly what it promises to do: it helps me live a life free from pornography. However, I have come to see Covenant Eyes particularly as something that provides me…

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Porn Star to Pastor: Joshua Broome’s Incredible Message of Hope

1. Childhood Wounds Shape Your Life The things we experience in childhood play a powerful role in shaping our decisions as adults. Joshua shared what happened to him: “I grew up without a father. [He]…

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The Best Accountability Tools for Christians

Here’s an overview of some of the best accountability tools for Christians, based solidly on biblical teaching, with practical suggestions for how to use them. Do we need accountability tools? At Covenant Eyes, we believe…