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We’ve compiled some of the best advice we’ve published about breaking free from pornography into a 40-day program that has already shown itself helpful to thousands of people.

Why 40 days?

There no magic to the number 40, no research on “forming a habit in 40 days” or anything like that. There’s no deep design behind it.

We are, however, mirroring a pattern we see in the Bible. Often, 40 days was the time period chosen by God as an intense period of seeking Him, testing, and cleansing—always followed by a period of blessing and new beginnings.

The Flood waters washed away the sin of the world over a period of 40 days (Genesis 7:4).On two occasions, Moses met with God on Mt. Sinai for 40 days, fasting and intensely praying (Exodus 24:18; 34:28; Deuteronomy 9:18,25).Angels delivered a special meal to Elijah which strengthened him for a 40-day journey into the wilderness to meet God at Mt. Sinai (1 Kings 19:8).God gave Nineveh 40 days to repent of their sins (Jonah 3:4).Jesus fasted 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:2; Mark 1:13; Luke 4:2).Jesus remained on earth for 40 days after his resurrection, speaking to his disciples about the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3), culminating in his ascension to heaven.

Like the city of Nineveh, we want Overcome Porn to facilitate a time of repentance. Like in the time Noah, we want this 40-day challenge to be a time of cleansing. Like Moses, we want this challenge to be a time of powerful prayer. Like Elijah, we want Overcome Porn to be a journey, a time when your heart is tested or refined. Like the disciples, we want the challenge to be a time where you meet Jesus in a unique way.

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I’m very excited to announce the release of a brand new iPhone® app from Covenant Eyes called Overcome Porn: The 40 Day Challenge.

We’ve compiled some of the best advice we’ve published about breaking free from pornography into a 40-day program that has already shown itself helpful to thousands of people.

We initially released the program as a series of 40 e-mails. Nothing flashy; just 40 days of educational material, all focused on biblical strategies for freedom. Over and over we heard the same thing: “This material is great, but I would love to be able to digitally track my progress in this program.”

So, our developers have been working hard over the last couple months to bring you this new app, Overcome Porn.

App Features

40 lessons, walking participants through biblical principles of freedom
Take notes about important take-aways from each lesson
Track your purity goals each day
Track trends in behavior over time
Share your progress with others

Why 40 days?

There no magic to the number 40, no research on “forming a habit in 40 days” or anything like that. There’s no deep design behind it.

We are, however, mirroring a pattern we see in the Bible. Often, 40 days was the time period chosen by God as an intense period of seeking Him, testing, and cleansing—always followed by a period of blessing and new beginnings.

The Flood waters washed away the sin of the world over a period of 40 days (Genesis 7:4).
On two occasions, Moses met with God on Mt. Sinai for 40 days, fasting and intensely praying (Exodus 24:18; 34:28; Deuteronomy 9:18,25).
Angels delivered a special meal to Elijah which strengthened him for a 40-day journey into the wilderness to meet God at Mt. Sinai (1 Kings 19:8).
God gave Nineveh 40 days to repent of their sins (Jonah 3:4).
Jesus fasted 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:2; Mark 1:13; Luke 4:2).
Jesus remained on earth for 40 days after his resurrection, speaking to his disciples about the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3), culminating in his ascension to heaven.

Like the city of Nineveh, we want Overcome Porn to facilitate a time of repentance. Like in the time Noah, we want this 40-day challenge to be a time of cleansing. Like Moses, we want this challenge to be a time of powerful prayer. Like Elijah, we want Overcome Porn to be a journey, a time when your heart is tested or refined. Like the disciples, we want the challenge to be a time where you meet Jesus in a unique way.

Get it Now for $0.99

For a limited time, the app will be available for just 99¢. Download it through January 14, 2016 to get the discounted price!

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I’m very excited to announce the release of a brand new iPhone® app from Covenant Eyes called Overcome Porn: The 40 Day Challenge.

We’ve compiled some of the best advice we’ve published about breaking free from pornography into a 40-day program that has already shown itself helpful to thousands of people.

We initially released the program as a series of 40 e-mails. Nothing flashy; just 40 days of educational material, all focused on biblical strategies for freedom. Over and over we heard the same thing: “This material is great, but I would love to be able to digitally track my progress in this program.”

So, our developers have been working hard over the last couple months to bring you this new app, Overcome Porn.

App Features

40 lessons, walking participants through biblical principles of freedom
Take notes about important take-aways from each lesson
Track your purity goals each day
Track trends in behavior over time
Share your progress with others

Why 40 days?

There no magic to the number 40, no research on “forming a habit in 40 days” or anything like that. There’s no deep design behind it.

We are, however, mirroring a pattern we see in the Bible. Often, 40 days was the time period chosen by God as an intense period of seeking Him, testing, and cleansing—always followed by a period of blessing and new beginnings.

The Flood waters washed away the sin of the world over a period of 40 days (Genesis 7:4).
On two occasions, Moses met with God on Mt. Sinai for 40 days, fasting and intensely praying (Exodus 24:18; 34:28; Deuteronomy 9:18,25).
Angels delivered a special meal to Elijah which strengthened him for a 40-day journey into the wilderness to meet God at Mt. Sinai (1 Kings 19:8).
God gave Nineveh 40 days to repent of their sins (Jonah 3:4).
Jesus fasted 40 days in the wilderness during which he was tempted by Satan (Matthew 4:2; Mark 1:13; Luke 4:2).
Jesus remained on earth for 40 days after his resurrection, speaking to his disciples about the kingdom of God (Acts 1:3), culminating in his ascension to heaven.

Like the city of Nineveh, we want Overcome Porn to facilitate a time of repentance. Like in the time Noah, we want this 40-day challenge to be a time of cleansing. Like Moses, we want this challenge to be a time of powerful prayer. Like Elijah, we want Overcome Porn to be a journey, a time when your heart is tested or refined. Like the disciples, we want the challenge to be a time where you meet Jesus in a unique way.

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Episode 171

Recently, sex trafficking victim Anna Malika wrote an open letter to men at EndSexualExploitation.org entitled, “A Letter to the Man on the Other Side of the Screen.”

In our interview with her today, we talk about why she wrote this letter and why she thinks it has struck a chord with so many readers.

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Stop the Demand

Sex trafficking is defined by the 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report as a “severe form” of trafficking in which “a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion.” In the US, anywhere from 100,000 to 250,000 American children are trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation per year.

Learn more about this crime and how pornography is connected to it. Download the free book, Stop the Demand.

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Episode 171

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Recently, sex trafficking victim Anna Malika wrote an open letter to men at EndSexualExploitation.org entitled, “A Letter to the Man on the Other Side of the Screen.”

In our interview with her today, we talk about why she wrote this letter and why she thinks it has struck a chord with so many readers.

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E-mail

Listen to more of our podcasts on iTunes.

Stop the Demand

Sex trafficking is defined by the 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report as a “severe form” of trafficking in which “a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion.” In the US, anywhere from 100,000 to 250,000 American children are trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation per year.

Learn more about this crime and how pornography is connected to it. Download the free book, Stop the Demand.

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Episode 170

In her teen years, Anna Malika got involved with an older man who asked her to be part of his “art project” as a model. This quickly turned to degrading and violent sexual acts. Unbeknownst to her, degrading photos of her were mass-produced and sold to others.

Anna speaks with us today about how she was groomed by this man, the downward spiral it caused in her life, and how the Lord redeemed her from that life.

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Listen to more of our podcasts on iTunes.

Stop the Demand

Sex trafficking is defined by the 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report as a “severe form” of trafficking in which “a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion.” In the US, anywhere from 100,000 to 250,000 American children are trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation per year.

Learn more about this crime and how pornography is connected to it. Download the free book, Stop the Demand.

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Episode 170

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In her teen years, Anna Malika got involved with an older man who asked her to be part of his “art project” as a model. This quickly turned to degrading and violent sexual acts. Unbeknownst to her, degrading photos of her were mass-produced and sold to others.

Anna speaks with us today about how she was groomed by this man, the downward spiral it caused in her life, and how the Lord redeemed her from that life.

Get our weekly podcasts in your inbox


E-mail

Listen to more of our podcasts on iTunes.

Stop the Demand

Sex trafficking is defined by the 2013 Trafficking in Persons Report as a “severe form” of trafficking in which “a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion.” In the US, anywhere from 100,000 to 250,000 American children are trafficked for the purpose of sexual exploitation per year.

Learn more about this crime and how pornography is connected to it. Download the free book, Stop the Demand.

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In my last two videos I laid out a biblical framework for overcoming pornography addiction, and I gave five nuts-and-bolts strategies to give feet to these ideas.

In this video I tie these concepts together into an action plan.

In which strategy have you been the weakest: run from, run to, or run with? Leave a comment below and let us know.

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In my last two videos I laid out a biblical framework for overcoming pornography addiction, and I gave five nuts-and-bolts strategies to give feet to these ideas.

In this video I tie these concepts together into an action plan.

In which strategy have you been the weakest: run from, run to, or run with? Leave a comment below and let us know.

Sign up here to be notified when our new app is released!

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“You have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God…Put to death therefore what is earthly in you: sexual immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and covetousness, which is idolatry.” (Colossians 3:3,5)

Leave a comment! What is the one take-away from this video that grabs your attention the most? What’s the one thing that you can see yourself doing today based on the advice I just gave? 

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