Relationship Truth: Unfiltered

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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. 

Leslie's advice when it comes to a destructive marriage is to "stay well" or "leave well." In today's episode she talks about staying well. When leaving isn't an option how do you maintain your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being?   Chapter #1 3:49 Take care of you. There are a couple essentials that you must do if you want to be a healthy person even if you're in a good situation but es...

Roby and her husband vetted aspiring ministers about the strength of their marriages...meanwhile their own marriage was hanging by a thread. Hear this missionary's story about living in a destructive marriage and how her missionary organization treated her when it ended. 

In this episode Leslie Vernick talks to Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher, authors of, "Jesus and Gender: Living as Sisters and Brothers in Christ."    You'll hear them talk about the church's traditional teaching of women being subservient to their husbands ... is that biblical? And, should a woman give up her identity in order to serve the marriage? (And does that actually serve the marria...

In this episode Leslie reveals the three must-have ingredients in any healthy relationship. And, she reveals when the line is crossed and a relationship becomes destructive. 

In this episode Leslie breaks down three popular teachings of the church that keep victims of abuse silent: 1. God calls us to forgive and forget 2. Die to yourself. Don't worry about your own happiness 3. Suffer, Sacrifice, and Submit - You can win your husband through your submission

Find out how one woman faced the truth about her marriage and learned how to live in that truth.

Leslie Interviews Reverend Chris Moles, author of, "The Heart of Domestic Abuse: Gospel Solutions for Men Who Use Control and Violence in the Home."

In this episode, Leslie explains why she's so passionate about helping people with destructive relationships and how her ministry impacted Julie's life.

Find out what you can expect from Leslie Vernick's brand new podcast