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***Top 1.5% Global Podcast*** Dear Betrayed, Are you in shock? Confused, devastated, hurt, angry and feeling like you are not enough? Do you feel like it must be your fault, like you should have somehow seen the signs? Are you grieving the death of the marriage you thought you had? Dear Betrayer, Have you been believing the lie that if people knew what was really in your heart and mind, they would turn their back on you? Have you been convinced that your wife and family would leave you and y ...
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Broken to Blessed | Addiction Recovery, Marriage + Divorce, Anxiety, Depression for Christians, Mental Health Support

Randi Tisdall— Christian Mental Health Support, Addiction Recovery, Overcome Divorce, Self Improvement

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Do you feel completely broken? Are you facing obstacles like addiction, depression, anxiety, divorce, grief, or all of the above? And you’re awake at night, wondering how you’re going to overcome it all? Hi there, I’m Randi, a work in progress. My battles have been many, from addiction to depression and most recently: divorce. I’ve felt lost and broken, and wondered how I was going to survive. But God is bigger than our problems, and if you’re walking a dark season, know that there is peace ...
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The Bible tells us in John 16:33 that in this world, we will have trouble. Even as Christians, there will be tribulation, and we will experience at least one crisis, if not multiple in a lifetime. But there are really only 2 options when it comes to how we handle the crisis. Today we're going to discuss what a crisis is + those 2 options. And more …
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You may be wondering if sex will ever be fulfilling and satisfying for you or your spouse now that the reality of sexual betrayal has invaded your marriage. If you are at the very beginning of the discovery and disclosure of infidelity through pornography or other sexual expressions outside of your marriage, you might be wondering if you’ll ever ha…
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Today I'm going to walk you through 3 types of POWERFUL prayers that you absolutely should be incorporating into your prayer life. Prayer is powerful! And if we're not utilizing our prayers, building our prayer life and our relationship with God, we are missing out on so many blessings and the opportunity for God to really move in our lives, and th…
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Connection... When you think about connecting with others, what comes to mind? What does it truly mean to be connected, and what are healthy connections? And speaking of healthy connections, it makes you wonder—are there unhealthy connections? What do your connections look like in your life? Join us today as we dive into these intriguing questions …
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Having your heart broken is one of the most painful experiences we can have as humans. To be brokenhearted is to have a crushed spirit, which the Bible says, "who can bear?" Today we're going to talk about heartbreak, and the ways our hearts can be broken in relationships. But before you have a panic attack, know this: if our hearts have been broke…
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You've probably heard the saying "when God closes a door, he opens a window." True. But what if you're standing in the hallway? What if all the doors are closed, you don't even see any windows. You don't see a way out at ALL. You're just stuck? Well, today we're going to talk about dark seasons, how God has ALREADY provided a way out, and what you …
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you realized that making a significant personal sacrifice was the key to resolving a difficult situation? And that this decision would alter your life as you know it? Often, these moments involve putting the needs of someone else first. It’s those we love most with whom we often decide to "die to se…
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Have you escaped something in your life? An addiction, toxic circumstances, a relationship, a mindset? Or do you continue to go back to the same things over and over again, even if it's bad for you? Even if it hurts you? On today's episode, we're going to talk about the 3 reasons why you would return and why we can't turn back. Subscribe on Youtube…
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Did God make a promise to you? Have you been praying for something specific, and you wonder if God is going to answer your prayer? Did He promise He would? In today's episode, we're going to talk about how you can recognize if God made a promise, and ease your mind about the process itself. I believe that there are 5 steps to a promise fulfilled, a…
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Okay, picture this scene: you are on vacation at the beach, having a great time soaking in the sun and playing in the ocean. You're making your way further and further out into deeper water. The waves are getting steadily higher but it’s still manageable as your feet are connected to the sandy ocean floor. Suddenly, seemingly out of nowhere, a very…
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Today we're going to answer the question: what is love? Particularly in marriage and what does that look like with your spouse? I want to explore the answer, because I honestly believe we get it wrong most of the time, myself included. And if we can't answer the question, what is love, then how do we expect to fully give it OR receive it? Subscribe…
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Divorce. It ain't pretty. And if you're going through one, you know first hand that it's one of the toughest battles we can face. However, just because it's hard, that doesn't mean we can't walk through it in a healthy way. On this episode, we're gonna talk about 3 truths when it comes to surviving divorce and this season of your life. So you can m…
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Today we’ll be sharing a fantastic interview with Sathiya Sam, host of the Man Within podcast and the founder of Deep Clean. Sathiya opens up about his personal journey, including how he overcame a 15-year struggle with porn addiction, and the faith and guidance that played a key role in his recovery. He dives into some eye-opening differences betw…
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Today we're gonna talk about standing for your marriage. All marriages go through tough times, but for some of you, your marriage is in crisis. And you may have asked yourself, and God, what do I do? So in today's episode, we're going to answer the question: Should you stand for your marriage or should you file for divorce? Does filing for divorce …
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Have you been afflicted? Do you feel like you're just going through it right now? Well, I have good news: if you've been afflicted, and you're a Christian, the Bible tells us that you WILL be comforted. That's a promise. To live on this earth means that we will face many trials, some fiery trials, that hurt us and break us and make us feel like we'…
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After infidelity in marriage is discovered, many questions arise and decisions need to be made. Questions like: Is this real? How could this happen to me? And one of the more frequently asked questions, What do I do now? Last week, in episode #88, we told the story of our journey toward "making a decision and burning the ships". Today, we follow up…
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What are the chances for successful recovery? Are you faking your recovery? After years of witnessing and experiencing addiction, I have come to the conclusion that it really comes down to the heart behind the addiction and your response to it. Godly sorrow vs. worldly sorrow. In this episode, we're going to talk about the key differences between t…
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Are you sick and tired of being sick and tired of your addiction? What are you trading for it? Can you have your cake and eat it too? On today's episode, I'm simply going to present you with some questions, some food for thought. My hopes is that through this, you'll start to ask yourself: when is enough enough? and more importantly, when will I le…
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Often in life, we come to a point where we need to make an important decision. A decision that could alter the trajectory of the rest of our lives. Yes, that kind of decision. Have you had to make such decisions?? When it comes to recovering from sexual betrayal in marriage, these kinds of decisions can come up very soon after the discovery of adul…
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Today we're going to talk about something reaaaaallly important. And that is understanding Satan's tactics to destroy you. A tactic is a plan to maneuver you into a certain end. We know that Satan's plan is to steal, kill, and destroy. And how will we know how to overcome and defeat him if we don't know how he's going to present himself? So on toda…
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Have you gotten to the point in your recovery journey from marital infidelity where you may be feeling the fatigue of endless questions, lack of trust, and having to talk about the pain every day and you’re asking yourself, "Can't we just get back to normal"? What is normal? What if "normal" got you to where you are today? Would you really want to …
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What's expired in your life that you need to toss in the trash? What's gotta go? Because if we hold on to the past and the pain, it's going to eat us alive, keep us stuck, and prevent us from moving forward. Life is constantly changing and we need to be prepared to move on when necessary. Let's dive into 3 points we need to focus on, even when we'r…
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As we approach the end of 2024, we find ourselves reflecting on the past year of recovery. Was this last year anything that we hoped or imagined it would be? What went well? What missed the mark of our expectations? What could we have done differently? These are all good questions to ask ourselves in light of the upcoming New Year. Our recovery jou…
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Do you fear change? Are you a creature of comfort? Or do you want things to change but you just feel overwhelmed? In this episode we're going to talk about how great change brings great results. Specifically, how the Bible teaches us to FEAR NOT when presented with a new plan. Not only that, but God is going to teach us and grow us through the proc…
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Are you looking for hope in what may seem to be a hopeless situation right now? Merriam-Webster defines hope as "to expect with confidence". During this Christmas season many of us are looking for hope. Hope that things will change for the better or maybe just hope that the pain of betrayal and the confusion of addiction will simply “go away”. Frie…
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Here's a hard truth: in life, people we love will hurt us. The betrayal can run deep, sometimes sending us into a downward spiral, backsliding into addiction or plunging us into depression. But is it possible to overcome the hurt? We're gonna talk about this today + how we can use this as opportunities for growth and positive change. Subscribe on Y…
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Are you looking forward to celebrating Christmas this year? Or maybe for you, Christmastime has a dark shadow over it because of the discovery of sexual betrayal in your marriage and you’re wondering if it is ever going to get better. We know how that feels! Several years ago, we faced the shocking reality of infidelity in our marriage, and it turn…
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Forget new years goals and resolutions. Let's talk recovery. How do you plan on recovering successfully in the new year? Like, really taking charge of your life, beyond the new years routine that's just plain stale and outdated. How can we heal and move forward? Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@randitisdall For more help to build your…
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On today's show, we share our transformative journey from the deep struggles of pornography addiction and infidelity to healing and restoration. If you remember back on episode #75, we had a guest on our show who gave us some incredible insights on how to Heal with God, from heavy things like sexual betrayal, shame and unforgiveness. Heather O’Brie…
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Ladies, do you and your husband seem to be in a never-ending cycle of communication misfires? You ask him hard questions, he gives you answers, but you still aren’t connecting and moving forward. Are you frustrated and confused by his responses, or lack thereof, leaving you with no confidence that he is telling the truth or that he sees your pain? …
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Ah, the holiday season! A time filled with twinkling lights, joyful gatherings, and, let's face it, a few emotional landmines for those who have been through the wringer with sexual betrayal. If the holiday cheer takes a nosedive because you discovered your partner’s unfaithfulness—whether it was last month, a year ago, or even two decades back—we …
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Making and apology to our betrayed spouse is one of the more important facets of our recovery process. However, have you had the experience when making an apology to your spouse, it seemed to cause more damage than give relief? So, what is the secret to a good apology and how can it be done with respect and honesty that can lead to true intimacy. S…
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Have you ever lost something or had something taken away from you and you deeply felt the loss? Or perhaps you gave something precious away that you now regret or grieve and want to get it back. Would you be willing to travel a potentially painful path to have your loss restored? The path of redemption can be challenging at best and painful at its …
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On this show, we have often talked about forgiveness - the need for extending forgiveness and how to walk out forgiveness. It has been in the context of forgiving your spouse for sexual betrayal, but what about the other woman? Or women? There are many different scenarios and every marriage has a unique story of brokenness. But there is a common th…
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Have you ever found yourself in a situation that totally surprised you, leaving you unsure of how to react? It happens to all of us! When we’re on the journey to recovering from sex addiction, those unexpected moments can be particularly challenging. It’s important to be aware and not let our guard down, as staying vigilant plays a crucial role in …
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When you hear the statement, "I do not regret the past nor wish to shut the door on it". What thoughts and/or emotions surface immediately? Our experience has shown us that the initial reaction from a betrayed spouse will likely differ from that of the one who has broken faith. The former will react in a posture of, "You better regret your past!". …
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Have you ever wondered how to hear God speaking to you? When we have deep wounds such as betrayal trauma and sexual integrity issues, we can feel desperate to hear the voice of God. We want him to tell us what to do to get relief from the ever-present pain and anxiety we are experiencing to find freedom and healing. Today we are so excited to share…
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If you are listening to our podcast on a regular basis, and we hope you are, you are likely working hard to stay married after porn-fueled infidelity. One challenging area that needs to be addressed in the recovery process is shame and guilt. Many times, shame and guilt are used interchangeably as though they are the same. Do you know there’s a dif…
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We know our story of sexual betrayal and recovery is not the only one out there, so we are excited to share with you a compelling conversation we had with Steve Shields from the Unashamed Unafraid podcast. He tells his unique and very personal story of how a Christian man trapped in porn addiction was able to come to terms with his powerlessness, a…
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We had planned to update and replay episodes all this month to help us take things a little slower for our anniversary. Well, we got of our 2 most popular shows out, but this week we decided to share some new content with you. We want to give some encouragement and a little guidance to those of you who are struggling in the storm of your broken mar…
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It's been almost a year and a half since we first told our stories of sexual addiction and betrayal on our podcast. A lot has happened since then! We are so very grateful for the recovery, healing, and growth that both of us have experienced since D-Day in 2018. It has been due to God's help, tons of hard work on our part, and a great support commu…
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September is our anniversary month and we're celebrating by taking a break from creating new episodes this month, but rather updating and replaying a few of our most popular episodes. Today we are revisiting Episode #2 Her Story: My Husband Betrayed Me, where Emily bares her soul to tell the story of Johnny's marital infidelity* fueled by pornograp…
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Wives, do you have a desire for your husband to lead you and your family spiritually? Of course! Husbands, are you at a loss for what that looks like and how you can show up for your wife in this area? Yeah, probably. Unfortunately, in many Christian marriages, this is often a reality. A wife will take up the responsibility of being the spiritual h…
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When life is upside down, it can feel like it will never be right side up again. What do you do when you feel powerless, when outside circumstances or people's choices seem to determine your future, your path, your life, and all we want to do is take control? In this episode, we're going to talk about control. What you can actually control in your …
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Wives, are you trying to communicate your feelings to your husband and somehow it always ends up being about him. Are just not feeling seen, heard and validated? Men, is your wife explaining to you how she feels or coming at you with big emotions and you find yourself at a loss of how to respond? This can happen in any marriage, but when sexual bet…
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How much do you value keeping your word? And how does it make you feel when someone doesn't keep their word? For a betrayed wife, it becomes even more important that her recovering husband keep his word. This new display of reliability provides the safety and security that she desperately needs in a time of confusion and broken trust. When he makes…
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We all have priorities, whether we make them intentionally or they exist by default. At times our priorities can be misguided and cause pain for ourselves and for others. We also understand that priorities are important and it’s necessary to have them in the right order. And for a betrayed wife, it’s imperative to know that she is a priority to her…
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Following the revelation of sexual betrayal, a couple must decide whether to stay together or not. Choosing to stay married initiates a complex journey of recovery and healing, filled with challenges and triumphs. However, the journey may be prolonged due to the betrayer's lack of understanding the needs of the betrayed. Initially, the focus is on …
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Has the reality of porn-fueled infidelity in your marriage come to light? Have you both decided to stay together and want to do your part to save your marriage? Husband, have you decided to go all in on making it right? Are willing to do whatever it takes to recover from the devastating consequences of your bad decisions, but moving forward in your…
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It wasn’t until I stopped using pornography altogether and the fog lifted that I learned just how much effect it had had on my brain. The further I got away from the porn and the more days of sobriety I achieved, I found that I was able to think more clearly and process the difficult truth of my sex-addiction. Understanding porn’s effect on my brai…
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