Pastor Vern Tompke on P*rn Recovery, Accountability, and Church Culture

In this powerful episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, host Karen Potter sits down with Canadian pastor and recovery advocate Vern Tompke, creator of the Finding Traction and Pastors on P*rn podcasts. Vern shares his deeply personal story of overcoming p*rn*graphy addiction while serving in ministry — and how God turned his healing into a mission to help others.Together, Karen and Vern discuss:•  The unique challenges pastors face when struggling with p*rn•  How shame and burnout can fuel addiction•  Why accountability and community are essential for recovery•  How technology — and tools like Covenant Eyes — create safer environments•  The importance of churches embracing brokenness to foster healingWhether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or someone seeking freedom from p*rn, this episode offers wisdom, hope, and practical tools for lasting transformation.Listen now to discover how faith, humility, and accountability can bring freedom and restoration.➡️ Learn more about Vern’s ministry: https://BandOfBrothers.care➡️ Pastors, get your resources here: https://cvnteyes.co/4fTsi9j➡️ Get Accountability with Covenant Eyes: https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme💬 Share your thoughts or prayer requests below — we’re in this together.#CovenantEyes #PornRecovery #FaithOverPorn #ChristianRecovery #PastorsOnPorn #FindingTraction #VernTompke #Accountability #FreedomFromPorn #ChurchHealing #SexualIntegrity #faithbasedhealing ⏱️  Chapters:00:00 – Welcome from Karen Potter00:45 – Introducing Pastor Vern Tompke01:10 – From Pastoral Ministry to P*rn Recovery02:10 – Creating Finding Traction & Pastors on P*rn03:00 – Why Pastors Hide Their Struggles04:15 – Vern’s Own Journey to Healing06:00 – Burnout and the “Perfect Storm” of Addiction08:00 – Finding Mentorship and Safe Spaces10:00 – Practical Steps for Recovery11:40 – Why Covenant Eyes is Essential13:00 – Understanding the Roots of Addiction15:00 – Relapse and Grace in the Recovery Journey17:00 – The Power of Gentle Accountability20:00 – Managing Technology and Triggers22:00 – Building Healthy Digital Boundaries23:00 – Social Media as a New P*rn Substitute26:00 – Church Culture and Brokenness28:00 – Why Churches Must Platform Healing31:00 – Examples of Courageous Churches33:00 – Where to Find Vern’s Podcasts34:00 – Final Thoughts and Gratitude to Covenant EyesSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved