In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with marriage ministry leaders Brad and Heidi Mitchell to discuss one of the most overlooked yet powerful habits in marriage: praying together. While many couples pray individually, surprisingly few regularly pray as husband and wife—and the impact can be profound when they do.

Drawing from their new devotional resource and decades of marriage ministry experience, Brad and Heidi share why prayer helps couples navigate conflict, make decisions, weather difficult transitions, and stay connected to both God and each other. They explain how bringing challenges before God changes the dynamic of marriage by shifting couples from opposition to partnership and helping them pursue God's will together.

The conversation also explores common marriage struggles, including communication breakdowns, forgiveness, major life transitions, digital distractions, and sexual integrity. Through practical advice and biblical wisdom, Brad and Heidi offer encouragement to couples who want to strengthen their relationship and build a Christ-centered marriage that can withstand life's challenges.

Whether you're newly married, navigating a difficult season, or simply looking to grow closer as a couple, this episode serves as a reminder that healthy marriages are built intentionally—and that prayer may be one of the most powerful tools God has given us to strengthen them.

Episode Topics Discussed

• Why so few couples pray together regularly
• The power of prayer in strengthening marriage
• How prayer helps resolve conflict and improve communication
• Keeping Christ at the center of your relationship
• Common marriage struggles and how to navigate them
• Major life transitions and their impact on marriage
• The importance of forgiveness and extending grace
• Sexual integrity, accountability, and finding hope after failure
• Technology, social media, and digital distractions in marriage
• Practical ways couples can reconnect and communicate better

Resources Mentioned

Build Your Marriage
Praying Together devotional by Brad & Heidi Mitchell
Covenant Eyes accountability and monitoring tools

Timestamps

00:00 – Why So Few Couples Pray Together
00:23 – Meet Brad & Heidi Mitchell
00:47 – Building a Marriage Ministry from Personal Struggles
01:32 – The Inspiration Behind Their New Prayer Devotional
03:51 – The Shocking Statistics About Couples Who Pray Together
04:37 – Marriage Topics Couples Should Be Praying About
05:41 – Keeping Christ at the Center of Marriage
06:50 – How Prayer Changes Conflict and Decision Making
08:08 – Common Challenges Couples Face Today
09:42 – Forgiveness, Healing, and Moving Forward Together
10:30 – Finding Hope After Sexual Betrayal and Broken Trust
13:39 – Temptation, Thoughts, and Spiritual Growth
14:40 – Their Goal of Visiting 80 Countries by Age 80
17:44 – Technology, Social Media, and Marriage Challenges
19:04 – Rebuilding Connection Through Eye Contact and Communication
19:41 – Practical Boundaries for Phones and Screen Time
21:20 – Communicating Needs Without Blame
21:42– Marriage, Perseverance, and Putting Christ First
22:20 – Resources for Couples and Final Encouragement

Send us your feedback!

Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!
Use Promo Code: FreePodcast


© 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

A generation raised on constant stimulation is struggling with anxiety, delayed development, and an inability to disconnect—and many parents don’t realize how early those patterns begin. In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Theo Boyd sit down with retired pediatric physical therapist Ginny Cruz to discuss how excessive screen exposure is impacting children’s brains, emotional regulation, communication, and development.

Drawing from over four decades of experience in pediatric therapy and early intervention, Ginny explains why face-to-face interaction, boredom, physical play, and family connection are essential for healthy childhood development. She also shares practical encouragement for parents who want to reduce screen dependence without guilt or overwhelm.

This conversation offers hope for families who want to create healthier rhythms at home and reminds listeners that children were designed to grow through real-world relationships, not endless digital stimulation.

Episode Topics Discussed
• How excessive screen exposure impacts early childhood development
• Why anxiety and decision-making struggles are increasing in children
• The connection between technology and delayed speech development
• Face-to-face interaction and why it matters for brain development
• What children are missing when they spend too much time on devices
• Fine motor skill delays and overstimulation in young kids
• Why boredom, creativity, and play are essential for healthy growth
• Practical ways parents can reduce screen dependence at home
• How parental screen habits also impact children
• Understanding “virtual autism” and overstimulation symptoms

Resources Mentioned
The New Mom’s Guide to Help and Hope for Babies First Year by Ginny Cruz
Tummy Time Prayers Facebook Group
Ginny Cruz Website

Timestamps
00:00 – How Excessive Screen Time Impacts Child Development
00:31 – Welcome to Ginny- Her Background in Pediatric Therapy
01:36 – Developmental Delays and Screen Exposure After Covid
03:23 – The New Mom’s Guide to Help and Hope for Babies First Year
05:05 – Research on Anxiety, Screens, and Cognitive Development
09:09 – Reigning in the Risk of Early Exposure to Digital Stimulation
10:58 – Why Face-to-Face Interaction Matters for Development
13:54 – Fine Motor Skills, Focus, and Real World Learning
15:28 – Tools to Use in Place of Screens
18:58 – Can Brain Pathways Be Rewired?
22:23 – How Parents’ Own Screen Habits Affect Their Children
25:36 – Why Offline Connection Matters More Than Ever
28:22 – Boredom, Creativity, and Hearing From God
31:22 – Building Confidence Through Real World Experiences
33:05 – Reclaiming Family Connection and Simplicity
36:50 – Understanding “Virtual Autism” and Overstimulation
40:34 – When Parents Should Seek Early Intervention
42:31 – Resources, Encouragement, and Final Thoughts

Send us your feedback!

Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!
Use Promo Code: FreePodcast


© 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved

A hidden struggle can exist behind outward success, and for many men, achievement becomes the mask that keeps deeper battles buried. In this episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with entrepreneur, coach, and speaker Frank Rich to discuss identity, personal growth, and the deeper issues driving destructive habits.

Frank shares his journey from high performance success to helping men rebuild their lives through faith, purpose, discipline, and identity transformation. Together, they unpack the connection between mental health, isolation, anxiety, personal development, and unwanted behaviors, while offering hope for men who feel trapped behind shame or performance-based living.

This conversation challenges listeners to pursue holistic growth rather than surface-level behavior management and reminds them that true freedom starts with transformation from the inside out.

Episode Topics Discussed

• Why outward success can hide internal struggles
• The connection between identity and lasting freedom
• Faith, fitness, family, finance, and personal growth
• How anxiety, depression, and loneliness fuel destructive habits
• Why holistic healing matters for long-term change
• Rebuilding confidence, discipline, and purpose
• The role of neuroscience and psychology in behavior patterns
• Why community and accountability are essential for growth
• Helping men move from shame into transformation
• How purpose-driven living changes decision making

Resources Mentioned

The Rebuilt Man – Coaching and resources for men
Super Human Life Podcast – Hosted by Frank Rich
Covenant Eyes – Tools and accountability resources for digital integrity

Timestamps

00:00 – Faith, Fitness, Finance, Family & Freedom
00:16 – Welcome Back Frank Rich
00:32 – The Rebuilt Man and Helping High Achieving Men
02:00 – Success, Identity Transformation, and Holistic Growth
05:59 – The Connection Between Destructive Habits and Mental Health
07:36 – Identity Transformation Through Doing Hard Things 14:41 – The Super Human Life Podcast 19:35 – When Willpower Fails, Identity Wins
23:40 – Why Men Need Community and Accountability 27:35 – Focusing on the Future, Not the Past 30:51 – Final Thoughts and Where to Connect with Frank Rich

Send us your feedback!

Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!
Use Promo Code: FreePodcast


© 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved