Taboo Topics in Church: Pastor Mike Novotny on Porn, Grace & Confession

In this episode of The Covenant Eyes Podcast, hosts Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard sit down with Pastor Mike Novotny, lead speaker for Time of Grace and author of Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About, But Don’t.Pastor Mike shares his personal journey with pornography, the vital role of confession, and how shame and silence often prevent healing. He discusses how churches can break the cycle by speaking openly and biblically about tough topics—from pornography and sexual intimacy in marriage to race, politics, abuse, and mental health.🔥 Key takeaways from this episode:1) The transformative power of confession and community2) Why churches must start the hard conversations first3) Tools and scripture to combat temptation and shame4) Encouragement for anyone feeling alone in their struggle📘 Get Pastor Mike’s book “Taboo”: https://www.amazon.com/Taboo-Topics-Christians-Should-Talking/dp/1957616555🌐 Connect with Time of Grace:https://timeofgrace.org/👀 Learn How Covenant Eyes Works:https://cvnteyes.co/4gb6xme👉 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to help spread the message of grace and freedom.#PornAddiction #ChristianPodcast #PastorMikeNovotny #CovenantEyes #TimeOfGrace #TabooTopics #Confession #ChurchLeadership #MentalHealth #FreedomInChrist #AccountabilityCHAPTERS:00:00 - Intro with Karen Potter and Rob Stoddard00:23 - Meet Pastor Mike Novotny: Family, Ministry, and Media01:00 - About the book “Taboo”01:36 - Pastor Mike’s personal story with pornography02:20 - Why managing sin alone doesn't work03:09 - The three-step framework to healing04:15 - The power of gospel-centered support05:10 - Identifying triggers and patterns06:06 - Community, accountability, and spiritual strategy06:35 - Finding a trusted ally07:25 - How churches can talk about pornography08:19 - The importance of pastoral honesty09:06 - Preaching hard truths with grace09:54 - How to connect with Pastor Mike and get “Taboo”10:15 - Closing encouragement: God's love never failsSend us your feedback!Try Covenant Eyes for FREE today!Use Promo Code: FreePodcast © 2026 Covenant Eyes, All Rights Reserved