Men's Divorce Recovery

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Diana Romanov—founder of Romanov Law and a certified Family Law Specialist—to break down the hidden architecture behind why relationships fail and what men can do to navigate divorce with clarity and control. Drawing from her experience guiding thousands of clients through high-stakes divorces, Diana shares th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Diana Romanov—founder of Romanov Law and a certified Family Law Specialist—to break down the hidden architecture behind why relationships fail and what men can do to navigate divorce with clarity and control. Drawing from her experience guiding thousands of clients through high-stakes divorces, Diana shares th...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW  In this episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, Dale sits down with Ralph Brewer to unpack the deep connection between childhood trauma, adult relationships, and the path to becoming a stronger man. Ralph shares how unresolved wounds can shape our wants, needs, and behaviors—often without us realizing it—until they surface through conflict or betrayal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, Dale sits down with Ralph Brewer to unpack the deep connection between childhood trauma, adult relationships, and the path to becoming a stronger man. Ralph shares how unresolved wounds can shape our wants, needs, and behaviors—often without us realizing it—until they surface through conflict or betrayal. The conversation dive...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast , we talk with Keith Cole—a Marine Corps combat veteran and author of Burnout: God’s Recovery Plan —about why burnout after divorce isn’t failure, but often the result of carrying too much for too long while trying to do everything right. We break down how the “just push through” mindset can quietly lead to emotional, physical,...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF EPISODE In this episode we sit down with author and theologian Dr. Chad Bird to explore what it means to walk with God through failure, loss, and the painful aftermath of divorce. Drawing from his books Night Driving, Limping with God, and Untamed Prayers, Chad shares how Scripture speaks honestly about broken lives and wounded disciples. Together we discuss how men ca...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sit down with author and theologian Dr. Chad Bird to explore what it means to walk with God through failure, loss, and the painful aftermath of divorce. Drawing from his books Night Driving, Limping with God, and Untamed Prayers, Chad shares how Scripture speaks honestly about broken lives and wounded disciples. Together we discuss how men can face face regret w...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO In this powerful episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, we sit down with a husband and father whose life was once defined by alcohol, drugs, denial, and the quiet slavery of addiction—but who found true freedom not through willpower, but through Jesus Christ. He shares what addiction really looked like behind closed doors, how it fractured trust and intimacy in hi...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, we sit down with a husband and father whose life was once defined by alcohol, drugs, denial, and the quiet slavery of addiction—but who found true freedom not through willpower, but through Jesus Christ. He shares what addiction really looked like behind closed doors, how it fractured trust and intimacy in his marriag...

Send us Fan Mail In this special year-in-review episode, Dale and Chris walk back through the full journey of Men’s Divorce Recovery in 2025 — beginning with the early uncertainty and fear that often mark the start of divorce and ending with hope, healing, and generosity. Together, they revisit key conversations on faith under pressure, emotional pain and deep sadness, redefining what a “win” real...

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Send us Fan Mail In this short Thanksgiving episode, we share a few simple but meaningful tips for spending the holiday alone after a divorce. From giving yourself permission to feel, to creating intentional plans, to starting new traditions, these ideas are designed to help you navigate the day with grace, purpose, and hope. Whether you’re facing your first Thanksgiving alone or another in a long...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Dale reflects on the ten-year anniversary of his own divorce — a milestone that brings both pain and perspective. He opens up about the deep valleys of heartbreak and how giving ourselves permission to hurt is the first step toward genuine healing. Dale reminds us that Jesus never avoided pain; He entered into it with us. Through that truth, Dale offers...

Send us Fan Mail n this heartfelt episode, Chris explores one of the hardest questions men face after divorce —  “What if I still love my ex-wife?”  In the episode we unpack why feelings of love can linger, how to tell the difference between true love and emotional attachment, and how to release that love in a way that honors God. With Scripture, reflection, and encouragement, this episode helps m...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we confront one of the hardest emotions men face in divorce — anger . Emotions are real, and like a thermometer , they reveal what’s happening inside us without defining who we are. We’ll talk about how emotions are morally neutral and how understanding them can lead to healing instead of destruction. Through biblical teaching, we’ll explore how God calls men to f...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO  In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended®, to talk about the challenges and blessings of life after divorce. Together they unpack the realities of step-parenting, the pitfalls that can lead to re-divorce, and the biblical principles that offer hope for men navigating blended families. With wisdom dra...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended®, to talk about the challenges and blessings of life after divorce. Together they unpack the realities of step-parenting, the pitfalls that can lead to re-divorce, and the biblical principles that offer hope for men navigating blended families. With wisdom drawn from Sc...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dale and Chris sit down with Tim Rutledge, Director of LEAPS Training and a retired narcotics agent, to explore the unique challenges first responders face in marriage—and the difficult road many walk through divorce. Tim shares candid insights from decades of service, stories from the field, and practical tools to strengthen relationships under pressure. Together...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery , we explore the deep sadness that comes with the end of a relationship and how to navigate it in a healthy, God-centered way. Christopher Espinoza offers Biblical inspiration, practical tools, and encouragement for men struggling with heartbreak. Learn how to process grief, avoid common pitfalls, and take actionable steps toward healing,...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery , Dale Brown explores the question, "What does a win really look like after divorce?" Instead of chasing shallow victories, Dale unpacks five meaningful types of wins: gaining clarity, having passion, finding solidarity with others, making good decisions, and living with integrity. This episode offers a grounded perspective on su...

Send us Fan Mail We all face moments in life that bring us to our knees—days when it feels like everything we've built has come crashing down. In this solo episode, Chris gets real about what to do when you're living through the worst day of your life. Whether you're dealing with the shock of divorce, the loss of a relationship, or the weight of emotional pain, this episode offers b...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode we sit down with Michael Mmunthali from Malawi, to explore the often-unspoken realities of divorce for men in African cultures. Michael shares his personal journey through heartbreak, cultural stigma, and healing—and how faith, identity, and community shaped his recovery. We will discuss the differences between divorce in the U.S. and Africa, the silence s...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode Dale discusses important parts of his book, The Daily Survival Guide for Divorced Men. Specifically Dale discusses what happens when you hurt during the divorce process. He looks at what happens to you mentally and physically when we are hurting, what we can expect during this phase of recovery, and what we can do about it to not sink too far.  Resources: w...

Send us Fan Mail INTERVIEW PART TWO In this powerful episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, we sit down with Bree Sullivan-Howell, author of Crush Your Divorce and Keep Your Faith, to explore how Christian men can navigate the emotional, spiritual, and legal challenges of divorce without losing their faith in Christ. Bree shares personal insights, practical advice, and biblical encouragement for stayi...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, we sit down with Bree Sullivan-Howell, author of Crush Your Divorce and Keep Your Faith, to explore how Christian men can navigate the emotional, spiritual, and legal challenges of divorce without losing their faith in Christ. Bree shares personal insights, practical advice, and biblical encouragement for staying grounded, acting...