Men's Divorce Recovery

Send us Fan Mail Today we take things back to the beginning by revisiting the Stages of Divorce developed by Dale. Specifically Dale and Chris will discuss the “Shock” stage and the “Raw Pain” stage, while touching on how they integrate with other stages along your recovery journey. No matter where you are in your recovery process, remembering what it was like in the beginning is key to keeping yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore surprising lessons on love, healing, and personal growth through the life and example of Pope Francis. From his focus on compassion and forgiveness to his deep humility and expansive view of love, we unpack how his approach can help men recovering from divorce rediscover their identity, rebuild relationships, and redefine what love means in this new chap...

Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Scars that Speak: What Healing Teaches Us Scripture Focus: John 20:27 In this heartfelt episode, we explore the power and purpose of emotional scars—especially those left behind after divorce. Drawing from John 20:27, we reflect on how even Jesus chose to reveal His scars as a testimony of love, healing, and identity. You'll discover why your own scars are not...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW On today’s special episode we welcome an actor, a producer, and a director from Hollywood to discuss their upcoming movie “Guys Night,” an inspirational story of overcoming adversity and growing as a divorced and single dad. The personal stories in this episode will inspire you and fill you with hope for your future. A special thanks to Niko Vitacco, Dave Eic...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s special episode we welcome an actor, a producer, and a director from Hollywood to discuss their upcoming movie “Guys Night,” an inspirational story of overcoming adversity and growing as a divorced single dad. The personal stories in this episode will inspire you and fill you with hope for your future. A special thanks to Niko Vitacco, Dave Eichhorn, and Andrew Baird fo...

Send us Fan Mail On the episode Chris cover a reading from the Sermon on the Plain and how it relates to the divorce process. He discusses the narrow path of doing the right thing, even in the face of difficult times and intense emotions.  Bible Passage Inspiration: Luke 6:27-38 "Jesus said to his disciples:“To you who hear I say,love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,bless those wh...

Send us Fan Mail On today’s podcast we hit fast forward to take a look at what could potentially be in store for you in a second marriage - if God wills that for your life. You may not find yourself ready to listen to this episode, depending on where you are in your divorce process, but we wanted to cover this topic to bring you hope in God’s mercy and resorting power. On this special episode Dale...

Send us Fan Mail On today's episode Dale talks about what to do when you know divorce is coming. At time we as men can be caught off guard by divorce, but most of the time we have a sense that things are heading in that direction. In this episode Dale discusses ideas and tips on how to better handle your kids, your job, your finances, and sleep when divorce first takes place. Rescources: www....

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW They often say that there are three primary reasons why divorce takes place, with sexual issues being near the top of the list. But if sex factored into the dissolution of our marriage, what can we do to heal and repair our sexual brokenness to be restored in our relationship with God and also prepared for future romantic relationships? On today’s episode Dr....

Send us Fan Mail They often say that there are three primary reasons why divorce takes place, with sexual issues being near the top of the list. But if sex factored into the dissolution of our marriage, what can we do to heal and repair our sexual brokenness to be restored in our relationship with God and also prepared for future romantic relationships? On today’s episode Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley...

Send us Fan Mail Part Two of Interview Divorce disrupts our daily routines and upends what our daily life looks like. During divorce we must choose how to spend our time and what activities will contribute to our recovery. Today we welcome Chris Bolinger to the podcast, who is the author of two Christian devotionals for men to help us understand the importance of daily devotionals during divorce a...

Send us Fan Mail Divorce disrupts our daily routines and upends what our daily life looks like. During divorce we must choose how to spend our time and what activities will contribute to our recovery. Today we welcome Chris Bolinger to the podcast, who is the author of two Christian devotionals for men to help us understand the importance of daily devotionals during divorce and other topics that w...

Send us Fan Mail Part Two of Interview After spending years on submarines and surface ships, Jay Patterson adjusted his heading to help men facing brutal battles, such as divorce, pivoting careers, hitting midlife, and other challenges. Having spent much of his life submerged, working excessive hours, and being crammed into a compact people tank with 130 men for weeks and months on end, there is n...

Send us Fan Mail After spending years on submarines and surface ships, Jay Patterson adjusted his heading to help men facing brutal battles, such as divorce, pivoting careers, hitting midlife, and other challenges. Having spent much of his life submerged, working excessive hours, and being crammed into a compact people tank with 130 men for weeks and months on end, there is no option but to get al...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode Chris provides encouragement for men who are going through divorce as we begin to enter the holiday season. For many of us, this might be the first holiday season we are spending alone, away from our former wife. You can get through this, but you must put the effort into planning to ensure you don’t make poor decisions during this difficult time. Bible Passage R...

Send us Fan Mail Divorce is a confusing time where we are asking to make decisions when we are not at the top of our game. If you ever asked yourself "where did that thought come from?," the answer may surprise you. Today Chris discusses the three voices we might hear in our head while recoverying from divorce and how to make the best decisions possible. Bible Passage: 2 Corinthians 11:1...

Send us Fan Mail Today Chris dives into the work we need to put into our divorce recovery program. He will also discuss the way recoverying from divorce is similar to a 12 Step Program, and what we need to do to ensure we are drawing closer to God during this difficult time. Bible Passage Inspiration: James 2: 14-24. "What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not hav...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW Many of us came from loveless marriages and have been craving affection for a very long time. Once we have spent time recovering from divorce and putting in the work to ensure we are fully healed, some of us may choose to go back into the dating game. On today’s podcast James Newberry will teach us the secrets to creating a dating profile that will help to at...

Send us Fan Mail Many of us came from loveless marriages and have been craving affection for a very long time. Once we have spent time recovering from divorce and putting in the work to ensure we are fully healed, some of us may choose to go back into the dating game. On today’s podcast James Newberry will teach us the secrets to creating a dating profile that will help to attract the type of pers...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW ON THINKING TRAPS Sometimes in the divorce recovery process our mind can be our own worst enemy. We can get caught in thinking traps that keep us circling in a loop of negative and self-destructive thoughts. On today’s podcast we welcome Wynter Edwards, who is an Adjunct Professor in the Criminal Justice Department at Virginia Wesleyan University to discuss w...

Send us Fan Mail Sometimes in the divorce recovery process our mind can be our own worst enemy. We can get caught in thinking traps that keep us circling in a loop of negative and self-destructive thoughts. On today’s podcast we welcome Wynter Edwards, who is an Adjunct Professor in the Criminal Justice Department at Virginia Wesleyan University to discuss what thinking traps to look out for and h...

Send us Fan Mail In a well known passage from the gospel of Mark, we learn about a time that Jesus was crossing the Sea of Galilee with his disciples and a storm broke out. Jesus awoke from his slumber to calm the storm. Today Chris discusses what we can take from this as men who are recovering from divorce. Bible Passage Inspiration: Mk 4:35-41 “On that day, when evening had come, he said to them...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW What does it mean to be a man on purpose? What does it mean to us, as men, when the Bible says we are a priest, profit, and king? How have women changed over the years and what does that mean for our role as men? Today we welcome Dave Johnson, author, former pastor, and corrections officer, who will share his years of wisdom and personal experience with us. ...

Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to be a man on purpose? What does it mean to us, as men, when the Bible says we are a priest, profit, and king? How have women changed over the years and what does that mean for our role as men? Today we welcome Dave Johnson, author, former pastor, and corrections officer, who will share his years of wisdom and personal experience with us.  Bible Passage Inspirat...

Send us Fan Mail PART TWO of EPISODE If you are listening to this podcast you are well aware that divorce is one of the most painful and stressful events that a person can go through. But what are we doing with that pain? Are we sitting in a dark room alone? Are we numbing it with drugs, alcohol, or bad behavior? Or are we transforming that pain into something bigger? Are we letting God do his wor...