Relationship Truth: Unfiltered

Date: January 2, 2023 Name of podcast: What is a godly woman?   Many Christians have a certain image of what a godly woman looks like, how she behaves, and what her priorities are (her husband being at the top of the list).  In this episode Leslie takes a look at what the Bible really has to say about the virtues and priorities of a godly woman.    A godly woman is God-centered, not self-centered...

  What is forgiveness? What does forgiveness mean? If I forgive my husband for something, what does that look like, biblically? It may mean canceling a debt. Or, does it mean you don’t talk about it anymore and you continue like everything is fine? That isn’t biblical. It isn’t a “get out of jail card” where you still offer your relationship and trust to a person who habitually sins against you. ...

In this episode you'll meet Grace, a brave woman who shares her story of being a people pleaser and learning to set boundaries with a jealous husband who would rage and exert control over her. She spent years walking on eggshells and trying to manage his emotions.  Today she is living in truth and being a godly wife by not enabling his sinful and destructive behavior.  

In this episode of Relationship Truth: Unfiltered you’ll hear some of Leslie and Julie’s experiences with the emotion of fear and how it has, at times, been in the driver’s seat of their lives. Leslie will share how fear can be a good thing but also when it becomes detrimental to decision making and living the life God has called you to live.    Notes from this episode: Fear can be a good thing. O...

In this episode Laura shares how she navigated her missionary husband's alcohol addiction and how it almost destroyed their marriage. 

In this episode Leslie interview Darby Strickland, a faculty member and counselor with Christian counseling & educational foundation as well as the author of, “Is It Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Abuse and Helping Victims.” 3:10 - What has been the hardest part of getting people to understand? Oppressors don’t often look like oppressors to the outside world. Their public face is often...

In this episode Leslie shares seven fundamentals truths parents must teach their kids in order for them to be healthy and strong.   Chapter #1 1:45 It’s important that kids know they are loved unconditionally. Children need to know they matter and they are important. This gives them a secure base from which to flourish and grow. This is also their first taste of the love of God.  Admit and own whe...

Karen's marriage lasted nearly 30 years. She and her husband were financially successful and both loved the Lord. In fact, her husband is the one who led Karen to Christ. But there was a dark side of anger and control that challenged everything she believed about marriage and divorce. A word of warning: there is some disturbing content in this episode. Karen's story, while difficult, is one of bra...

In this episode of Relationship Truth, Unfiltered, Leslie discusses why conflict doesn’t have to be a negative part of relationships. She’ll address some of the hard parts of disagreements and how to fight fair.    Chapter 1 (2:10): How do you keep conflict from escalating?   Talk first about how you can talk about a topic and have both people feel safe. Talk about the way you deal with problems s...

Mary Ann Modesti is a long-time family law attorney who shares, from a Christian perspective, what women need to know when considering a divorce. 

Domestic Violence is rampant…even in the church. 1 in 4 Christian women report being in an emotionally destructive marriage.  In this episode you’ll discover when behavior crosses the line, how the church should handle these situations, and what women can do to get safe. Leslie will share biblical support for all of this crucial advice.    Chapter #1 :43 A definition of domestic violence.  Domesti...

Tami has been married for 32 years and has seven kids. Her relationship disappointing from the beginning but it eventually turned destructive. Tami's church was anything but helpful, leaving her feeling confused and alone.  In this episode Tami shares how she began to wake up to the abuse she was experiencing, her own destructive patterns, and how she is staying in her marriage and staying well. ...

This is a special audio version of a workshop Leslie conducted where she answers the questions, "How Long Do I Keep Trying?" and "How Do I Know if This Relationship is Dead?"  CLICK HERE for a free handout to take notes as you listen: leslievernick.com/webinarhandout You'll also get a roadmap to rebuilding broken safety and trust.  Conquer doors are open for new members...but just for a short time...

In this episode Leslie introduces you to a powerful member of her coaching team. Elise Berryhill shares, vulnerably, about her experience with grief and dealing with a family member entrenched in addiction. 

In this episode Leslie shares stories you haven’t heard before about her personal experience with emotional abuse and the impact it had on her, even into adulthood.  Hear how Leslie dealt with her destructive mother, even into adulthood. And, learn how she found healing and the real, practical steps you can implement in your own healing journey.  Healing from Emotional Abuse: Three Practical Steps...

In this episode you'll meet Suzanne, a woman who didn't even recognize many of her habits as being the result of her destructive marriage. The product of an abusive home, she found it easy to believe her husband's behavior was her fault.  Four children and several decades later an event happened that opened Suzanne's eyes and set her on a course of real healing. You'll hear specific things she did...

Today’s guest is Joy Forrest, founder and Executive Director of Called to Peace Ministries and author of, “Called to Peace: A Survivor's Guide to Finding Peace and Healing After Domestic Abuse.”    To become an advocate, request a church partnership liaison or find personal support, go to www.calledtopeace.org

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Hannah is the daughter of Maureen from Episode 3, "Free After 41 Years." Hear Hannah describe what life was like growing up with her destructive father and how it impacted her as an adult. 

Have you been impacted by sexual betrayal? Take the FREE QUIZ HERE: www.braveone.com/freequiz Dr. Sherri Keffer knows - personally - the devastation of sexual betrayal.  In this episode Sherri tells her story and shares how denial and depression kept her from dealing with the truth of what was happening in her marriage.  Learn the TWO PILLARS every sexually betrayed partner needs.  Hear what you s...

In this episode we discover three more lies that Christian women often believe...lies that keep them stuck, afraid, and silent.  1. It's your fault your husband acts the way he does. 2. God hates all divorce. 3. If I try harder, he'll change.   To register for Leslie's live, free webinar, go to www.leslievernick.com/joinwebinar

In this episode Leslie deals with the topic of indifference. When does it cross the line and become an abusive apathy?

Alicia was pregnant with her sixth child when a virus left her paralyzed. Her sexually addicted pastor-husband used her disability as an opportunity to repeatedly rape her and then used the Bible to shame her into forgiveness and submission.

In part 2 of Leslie’s interview with author Gretchen Baskerville  you’ll hear more about what God has to say about marriage and divorce. They will tackle questions like, ”Is divorce always harmful to kids?” ”Is staying for the kids always the right thing to do?” And, ”Is divorce only permitted when they’re sexual infidelity?” And finally, ”How do you respond if you’re being judged or attacked for...

Gretchen Baskerville was the ultimate good Christian girl. She followed all the "rules" so she would get all of God's blessings. And then her marriage imploded. She wound up as a divorced mother full of hard questions for God and for the church. Hear part one of her two-part story and learn what she was never taught about what God says about women, marriage, and divorce.