For decades, Dean Sikes has been sharing a radical message of hope: God loves you, has a plan for your life, and because you're breathing, you matter.

The conversation dives deep into the urgent teen mental health crisis. Dean shares shocking statistics—including that 22% of high schoolers have considered suicide—and discusses his mission to eradicate hopelessness and prevent teenage suicide.

Dean explains that a person who is "broken until healed becomes a broken adult". He shares insights from his new book, You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life, and how to:

1. Find a firm foundation of self-worth and confidence.
2. Break free from a spirit of hopelessness.
3. Connect with God's love and purpose, no matter your past.

This episode is a vital resource for parents, youth leaders, educators, and anyone who feels they are struggling or want to help a young person find their God-given value.

Need Help? If you are having thoughts of suicide, please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the US, or visit https://988lifeline.org.

Links & Resources:
Get Dean Sikes' Book: You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life:
https://www.amazon.com/You-Matter-Finding-Meaning-Everyday/dp/1964508428

Learn More about Covenant Eyes:
https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme

Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Dean Sikes and the You Matter Ministry
01:44 - New Book: You Matter: Finding Hope and Meaning in Everyday Life
02:36 - Why You Matter: The Answer to the Billion-Dollar Question
03:33 - The Connection Between Hopelessness and Suicide
04:29 - Troubling Teenage Suicide Statistics (22% have considered it)
05:34 - Is the Book Just for Teens? Broken Teens become Broken Adults 06:26 - Talking With Students, Not To Them

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P*rn*graphy is destroying lives, families, and faith — but one Catholic priest isn’t afraid to confront it head-on.

In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, Fr. Jonathan Meyer (Archdiocese of Indianapolis) joins Karen Potter and Theo McManigal to talk openly about the spiritual, emotional, and relational impact of p*rn*graphy—and the path to real freedom in Christ.

💬 What you’ll learn:
• Fr. Meyer’s personal story and journey to the priesthood
• The Catholic Church’s teaching on p*rnography and human dignity
• The role of confession, accountability, and grace in overcoming addiction
• How p*rnography affects youth, marriages, and family relationships
• Practical advice for parents to protect their homes
• Why priests must courageously preach on this issue

💡 Key takeaway:
You are not the sum of your sins—you are the sum of the Father’s love for you. God calls each of us to live in freedom, not shame.

🙏 Resources Mentioned:
Covenant Eyes Accountability Software: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme
Fr. Jonathan Meyer’s Parish: https://AllSaintsCatholic.net
YouTube Channel: All Saints – We Are One

🔔 Subscribe to The Covenant Eyes Podcast for more faith-based conversations about overcoming digital temptation and living a life of purity and purpose.

#Faith #CatholicChurch #PornographyAddiction #TheologyOfTheBody #Purity #Confession #Healing #FreedomInChrist #CovenantEyesPodcast

🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to The Covenant Eyes Podcast
00:45 – Meet Fr. Jonathan Meyer (Archdiocese of Indianapolis)
02:00 – His journey to the priesthood
03:45 – Early exposure to p*rnography and personal struggle
05:20 – The devastating effects of *orn in confession and real life
07:20 – What the Catholic Church teaches about p*rnography
08:00 – The Theology of the Body and human dignity
10:10 – How p*rnography is reshaping today’s youth
13:20 – Intimacy, relationships, and the loss of real connection
14:30 – Breaking free from shame and guilt
17:00 – Living in freedom through grace
18:00 – Why accountability and community are vital
20:00 – How Fr. Meyer addresses p*rn in his parish
22:00 – The “Three B’s” to avoid: Bedroom, Bathroom, Basement
23:00 – Advice for parents raising children in a digital world
25:30 – A bold challenge to priests and Church leaders
27:00 – How to pray for Fr. Meyer and his ministry
28:30 – Final thoughts and how to connect

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How do we reach the next generation with the Gospel in an increasingly digital, distracted world?

In this inspiring episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Fred Pry, a leader from Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) — one of the largest and most effective global children’s ministries — to talk about how they are reaching children with the love of Jesus Christ in over 200 countries.

💬 What you’ll discover in this episode:
• How Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF) has been transforming young lives for 88 years
• The global mission: Every child, every nation, every day
• Why digital outreach is vital to reaching today’s generation
• How CEF’s Good News Clubs and 5-Day Clubs disciple kids and their families
• The powerful impact of “children reaching children” evangelism
• How you can pray for and get involved in this mission

📖 Key takeaway:
The light of the Gospel shines brightest in the darkest places — and when children meet Jesus, entire families and communities are changed forever.

🌍 Learn more or get involved:
🔹 Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF)
https://www.cefonline.com/

🔹 Covenant Eyes Accountability Software
https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme

🙏 Support the mission:
Pray for CEF workers around the world as they courageously bring the hope of Christ to children—even in restricted nations where faith must be shared in secret.

🕒 Chapters
00:00 – Welcome to The Covenant Eyes Podcast
00:25 – Meet Fred Pry and the mission of Child Evangelism Fellowship
01:50 – How CEF has been sharing the Gospel for 88 years
02:45 – What does evangelism look like for children today?
04:10 – Partnering with local churches to disciple kids
05:20 – Creative ways CEF makes Bible lessons come alive
06:20 – When one child’s faith transforms their entire family
07:40 – Why Gen Z is returning to faith
09:30 – Fred Pry’s personal faith journey and calling
11:00 – How culture and technology impact kids’ faith formation
12:20 – Bringing hope to children struggling with anxiety and hopelessness
13:30 – How adults can find purpose by serving children
15:00 – The eternal impact of children’s ministry
16:00 – Four ways to get involved: Know, Pray, Give, Go
18:30 – How technology and digital ministry are transforming outreach
20:00 – Unite TV, Unite Radio, and the CEF Kids App
21:00 – Global outreach: reaching kids in every nation
23:00 – How CEF serves children in underground churches and red zones
25:00 – Using LightStream devices to reach remote villages
27:00 – The future: Junior Youth Challenge and Children Reaching Children
30:00 – How CEF equips kids in apologetics and evangelism
32:00 – How to pray for CEF workers around the world
33:45 – Final thoughts and how to connect

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