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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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Covenant Eyes Was Made for Families: Students Share Their Stories

For many young people, “accountability” might sound like a code word for “my parents are spying on me.” But recently I heard from three students who expressed a very different perspective. Three of this year’s…

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Why Is Porn So Addictive? 4 Reasons It’s Tough to Resist

Is porn really addictive? And if so, why do so many people have a difficult time quitting? Meet Gary, a man financially ruined by pornography. “[He] acquired a new computer and internet access last Christmas.…

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Finding Hope and Healing: Insights from Psalm 42

Heatwaves swept the Pacific Northwest this summer. They turned the landscape from green to brown. Along the US-Canada border in Montana, the soil sucked up every bit of moisture. Cattle crowded under trees for shade…

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Accountability: What It Really Is and Why It Matters

Accountability is a critical component for growth and improvement. Everyone needs it! We’ll explore in more detail what accountability looks like and how it works to your advantage in different areas of life. What Is…

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Is watching porn a sin?

In our culture, most people don’t see anything wrong with pornography. But watching porn is a sin against God. I don’t say this to condemn you or make you feel bad. Rather, I want you…

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Accountability Groups: How They Succeed, Fail, & Simple Steps to Start

Accountability and accountability groups have been buzzwords for a while. But it’s for good reason. When done right, accountability can completely change your life. “I struggled on and off with looking at porn for 40…

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Covenant Eyes Was Made for Family Conversations: The Hoskins’ Story

I recently sat down with Cheryl Hoskins, a member of the Covenant Eyes development team, and her husband Paul. I asked them to talk about their experience using the Covenant Eyes software with their family.…

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Accountability Partners: How to Leverage Them for Growth

Having an accountability partner can powerfully impact your life. We know because we’ve helped facilitate over one and a half million accountability partnerships for people trying to quit porn. Here’s the main thing we’ve learned…

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In Memory of Gary Wilson

Gary Wilson passed away on May 20, 2021. Wilson was one of the world’s foremost anti-porn researchers and advocates.   In 2012, Wilson’s TEDx talk called “The Great Porn Experiment” was posted and now has over 14 million views. He also wrote the bestselling book, Your Brain on Porn, and…