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 Mentioned

Adam Young Counseling – https://www.adamyoungcounseling.com
The 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

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Shame, Silence & the Path to Healing
00:25 – Welcome & Guest Introduction
01:35 – Adam’s Background & Work
02:10 – The Importance of Personal Stories and Adam’s Book
03:32 – Why Shame Keeps Stories Hidden
04:45 – Explicit vs. Implicit Memory
06:40 – Understanding Complicity and Moving Past It
10:25 – The Trauma Before the Trauma
11:51 – Betrayal, Trust & the Body’s Awareness
13:26 – Finding and Naming Formative Stories
14:14 – Trauma-Informed Therapy
16:46 – Trauma in the Body & Nervous System
18:54 – Generational Trauma & Healing
20:09 – Resources & Where to Find Help
20:46 – Encouragement & Closing Reflection

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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 Mentioned

The White Rose Resistance – https://www.whiteroseresistance.com
Life or Death Conference – https://www.lifeordeathcon.com
The Seth Gruber Show – Available on YouTube and podcast platforms
Covenant Eyes Church Resources – https://www.covenanteyes.com/church

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – A Biblical Framework for Cultural Challenges
00:20 – Welcome & Guest Introduction
06:12 – A Call for Pastors to Lead with Courage
14:09 – Reaching the Next Generation: Cultural Shifts and Emerging Hope
32:39 – The White Rose Resistance & Upcoming Events
38:47 – Resources for Pastors and Church Leaders
41:44 – Final Encouragement & Closing

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In this thoughtful episode of the Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter welcomes Dr. Mark Mayfield—former pastor, mental health counselor, certified Christian coach, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Colorado Christian University—for a timely conversation on loneliness, connection, and purpose.

Dr. Mayfield brings decades of ministry and counseling experience to help unpack why loneliness has become so widespread, how technology and culture have reshaped relationships, and why biblical community remains essential for emotional, spiritual, and mental health.

If you or someone you love feels disconnected, overwhelmed, or unsure how to build meaningful relationships, this episode offers wisdom, hope, and practical next steps.

✨ Episode Topics Discussed

• What’s driving the modern loneliness epidemic
• How smartphones and digital habits impact connection
• Why humans are wired for safe, trusting community
• The church’s role in addressing mental health needs
• Creating spaces for honest, meaningful relationships
• How faith provides purpose without eliminating struggle
• Why loneliness can impact mental and physical health
• Practical ways to walk through lonely seasons well
• How parents can foster connection at home
• Healthy boundaries, reciprocal relationships, and next steps

📘 Resources Mentioned

American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) – https://aacc.net

Mental Health Made Simple – https://mentalhealthmadesimple.life

Dr. Mark Mayfield’s books & workbooks – https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Dr+Mark+Mayfield

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Teaser
00:21 – Introduction 00:46 – Why Loneliness Matters Today
01:48 – Dr. Mayfield’s Background & Work
04:09 – The Loneliness Epidemic & Cultural Shifts
07:00 – Community, Church, and God’s Design
09:40 – Gen Z, Connection, and the Church’s Opportunity
12:49 – Building Safe, Healthy Communities
15:55 – Faith, Purpose, and Human Connection
18:39 – Self-Awareness, Reflection, and Community
21:10 – Parenting, Home Culture, and Connection
25:37 – Loneliness, Anxiety, and Health Impacts
28:16 – Walking Through Lonely Seasons Well
32:38 – Helpful Resources & Support
33:50 – Final Encouragement & Wrap-Up

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