When Love Hurts: Divorce, Disappointment, and God’s Mercy

You’ll hear a deeply personal story of a marriage that ended, 26 years of singleness, and the surprising ways God met a broken heart in the middle of stigma, church judgment, and family pressure to “just go back.” Together, our hosts unpack why divorce sometimes becomes the safest and most courageous choice, what Scripture really means (and doesn’t mean) about “submission,” and why staying in an abusive relationship is not God’s will for you or your children. In this episode we talk about: ​ - The difference between shame (“I am bad”) and guilt (“I did something wrong”) - How churches often “shoot their wounded” instead of walking with them - Why abuse escalates and why you can’t “pray away” a deep-seated disorder - How to begin forgiving yourself after a marriage ends - The impact of divorce on children—and why you must never weaponize them - When you might be ready for a new relationship (and why needing one is a warning sign) - Learning to live whole, hopeful, and even content as a single person If you’ve walked through divorce, are in an unsafe marriage, or love someone who is quietly hurting, this conversation is for you. You are not alone. You are not forgotten by God. There is hope!