Cover the Earth Podcast

What does it look like to live unashamed of the Gospel and to boldly stand for your beliefs, even when the world pushes back? Following Jesus isn't always popular, and standing for biblical truth can cost you. In this episode, Taylor and Jacob discuss what the Lord has been teaching them about boldness and conviction, emphasizing the importance of refusing to compromise their faith in the face of criticism and backlash. Drawing from their experiences in the pro-life movement and examples throughout Scripture, they explore what it means to stand firm in truth while leading with grace and love.

When Jacob’s hidden pornography addiction came to light in our marriage, it completely shattered the trust we had built. What followed was a difficult journey of navigating betrayal, rebuilding trust, and figuring out what healing actually looked like for both of us.In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, we share what the road to recovery looked like for each of us in practice. We discuss the steps Jacob took to find freedom from pornography, including joining Celebrate Recovery and getting rid of his iPhone, as well as the process of navigating forgiveness, rebuilding trust, and learning to support one another without trying to control the outcome.Whether you’re the one who has been betrayed or the one who broke the trust, our hope is that this conversation reminds you that you’re not alone, healing takes time, and lasting change is possible. Today, pornography and bitterness no longer have a place in our marriage, and we’re sharing our story because we believe restoration is possible.

When Jacob’s hidden pornography addiction came to light in our marriage, it completely shattered the trust we had built. What followed was a difficult journey of navigating betrayal, rebuilding trust, and figuring out what healing actually looked like for both of us.In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, we unpack the different ways men may respond when their pornography use is exposed, how betrayal impacts both men and women differently, and the emotional aftermath of broken trust. We also share practical advice for dating, engaged, and married couples navigating pornography, secrecy, and betrayal in their own relationships.Whether you’re the one who has been betrayed or the one who broke the trust, our hope is that this conversation reminds you that healing is possible, restoration takes work, and your story doesn’t have to end in brokenness.

Church hurt is real, and when the people or places that were supposed to represent God end up hurting you, it can be incredibly difficult to know how to move forward. In this episode, we share our own experiences with church hurt and talk honestly about healing without becoming bitter, protecting yourself without completely disengaging, and what it practically looks like to separate who God is from the failures of His people. We hope that this episode encourages you that the hurt you’ve experienced doesn’t have to keep you from what God still has for you.

Money can be one of the greatest sources of conflict in a marriage, but it can also be an incredible opportunity for unity, faith, and generosity.In this episode, we cover the biblical foundation that has shaped the way we handle money in our marriage and why generosity has become such a significant part of our lives together. We tackle wealth, the prosperity gospel, sharing finances in marriage, and what it looks like to view everything we have as a resource for God’s glory.Generosity has deeply shaped our marriage and changed the way we view everything God has placed in our hands. We hope this episode blesses you and challenges you to surrender your finances to God!

Trying to conceive again after experiencing a loss has stirred up a lot of fear for us. In this episode, we’re opening up about where we are in our journey, the fears we’ve been facing, and what it looks like to maintain hope even when the outcome is uncertain. We discuss trusting God’s timing, having faith amidst uncertainty, and understanding that faith doesn’t mean you won’t still feel afraid. This conversation is for anyone in a season of waiting, grappling with fear, or learning to trust God when the future is unclear. We hope this encourages you to continue choosing hope and trusting that God is good, even in the unknown.

In this episode, we’re diving into some of the most debated topics surrounding Christian marriage. We talk about leadership, finances, communication, in-laws, gender roles, and what it looks like practically to build a marriage according to God’s design. We hope this episode brings clarity to controversial passages of Scripture and encourages you to pursue a Godly marriage!

Dating can feel overwhelming, but what if we approached it the way God intended? In this episode, we get practical about Christian dating and answer some of the biggest questions people ask. We talk about the qualities to look for in a husband or wife, whether there’s really “the one,” how a man should pursue a woman, and why dating is about so much more than just finding a spouse. We also discuss how God uses dating to refine our character, reveal our hearts, and prepare us for the relationships He has for us. Whether you’re single, dating, or hoping to be married one day, we pray this conversation gives you biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for the journey.

Is purity just about following rules, or is there something deeper God is inviting us into? In this episode, we’re having an honest conversation about Christian dating, purity culture, physical boundaries, temptation, and the question everyone asks: “How far is too far?” We share our personal experience of saving sex for marriage, what we learned along the way, and why we believe God’s design for purity is ultimately about freedom, not shame.

What does it look like to honor God while you’re still waiting for the right person? In this episode, we’re sharing our own stories of navigating Christian singleness, the lessons God taught us before we met each other, and how that season shaped our marriage. We talk about pursuing God wholeheartedly, handling the desire to be in a relationship, what to look for in a future spouse, and how to know if you’re actually ready to start dating. We hope this conversation encourages you to trust God with every season.