Restored: Helping Children of Divorce

Seeing her parents divorce, Carlie wrestled with this question: If it didn’t work out for my parents, how can I make someone stay with me?  That led her to crave the approval of others and became whoever she needed to be to make them stay. But deep down, she desired more. She wanted to belong in an authentic way. By listening, you’ll hear: How Carlie fills that desire for belonging How children of...

How do you heal a broken marriage? We tackle that topic with two experts, Greg and Julie Alexander. They’ve helped over 5,000 seriously struggling couples in the past 20 years. Their success rate? 98%.  By listening, you’ll hear: How Greg & Julie healed their marriage after both cheated on each other What they offer struggling couples Specific advice, such as: What’s the first step to rescue a...

Struggling spouses often feel like they have two options: Stay married and be miserable or get divorced and be happy. Thankfully, there’s a third option: Healing your marriage.  Leila Miller shares stories of hope from her new book, “Impossible” Marriages Redeemed: They Didn’t End the Story in the Middle. It features 50 stories of broken marriages that have been healed and more. By listening, here...

If you want to build a great marriage, follow the advice of couples who’ve done it. Learn from them.  Like last episode, that's exactly what we do in this episode with the most beautiful married couple Joey knows, Joe and Maria Keller. They offer a roadmap for marriage and hope for those of us from broken families who often feel lost in building love that lasts. By listening, you’ll also hear...

If you want to build a great marriage, follow the advice of couples who’ve done it. Spend time with them and learn from their example and wisdom. That's exactly what we do in this episode with the most beautiful married couple Joey knows, Joe and Maria Keller. They offer a roadmap and inspiration for those of us from broken families who often feel lost in building love that lasts: How to hand...

One day, Sarah got really discouraged and frustrated. Why? Because of people saying bad things about their spouses and bashing marriage itself. So she wrote her thoughts and feelings on a Facebook post. She was surprised even 20 people shared it.  But before she knew it, it went viral. In no time, it had over 40,000 shares.  She was blown away. Soon, the post reached over 80,000 shares, more than...

It’s easy to feel discouraged or lost in searching for love. Perhaps you’ve even given up on love altogether, thinking it’s not possible for you. If that’s you - or you just want to know how to build real love and avoid divorce - listen to this episode. Here’s what you’ll get: Practical advice on finding and building authentic love - whether you’re single, dating, engaged or married The two ways t...

If you come from a broken home, planning a wedding and getting married throws some unique challenges at you. Joey shares what he and his wife, Brigid, wish someone told them about engagement, the wedding, and the first year of marriage.  By listening, you’ll hear this and more: Challenges you’ll face planning your wedding if you’re from a broken family or you’re marrying someone who is - and how t...

Getting engaged and married is exciting! But it can also be overwhelming, especially if you come from a broken home. Joey and his wife, Brigid, share their story and what they wish someone told them about engagement, the wedding, and the first year of marriage.  By listening, you’ll hear this and more: Brigid talks about dating and marrying someone from a broken home - plus advice for people like...

If you could go back in time and have a conversation with the younger version of you, what would you say?  So often, those of us from broken homes are never asked how we feel about it all. Nobody asks how it has affected us. Never having a chance to speak, we bottle it up inside. In this episode, you’ll learn a powerful yet simple exercise that’ll give you the chance to speak to the little version...

Most couples experience love fading at some point, usually after the wedding. They long for love that lasts, but they doubt it is possible. And even if it were, they don't know how to build it. The 5 Love Languages are a simple and effective tool for building real love. They're so simple, they're often overlooked. In this episode, you'll hear how the 5 Love Languages help you:...

Navigating the single years can be challenging and lonely. In this episode, we hit on some of the unique struggles we face during a season of singleness. Our guest, Sarah Swafford, offers advice on dealing with those struggles and preparing for the love we all long for. By listening, you'll walk away with: How to deal with the loneliness of singleness  How to overcome the fear and shame of no...

Ladies, if you've ever felt discouraged and alone in your search for love, this episode is for you. Jason Evert offers advice from the book he and his wife wrote titled How to Find Your Soulmate Without Losing Your Soul. By listening, you'll get: The type of guys to avoid How the "Love Test" helps you figure out if a man really loves you One thing you can do to reduce the chanc...

Men are rarely given advice on how to pursue a woman. In fact, they're usually just told what not to do. In this episode, author and speaker Jason Evert gives practical advice based on his new book The Dating Blueprint :  Answers from 1,000 women about how they want to be pursued The #1 vice women want men to overcome before dating them How to break up with a woman How to know if "she&ap...

I felt torn. On one hand, I craved love. On the other, I feared it. Why? Because I didn’t think love could last. I feared my relationship would end the way my parents’ marriage did. Thankfully, that fear no longer controls me. It took time and intentional effort to overcome it. But by doing so, I felt free to pursue my wife and begin building our marriage.  In this episode, you’ll get: A better un...

Erin’s parents separated when she was 16 after a big fight. It was really painful for her. However, everyone acted like it wasn’t a big deal. And so, she felt like something was wrong with her for feeling so hurt. In the years that followed, she struggled with depression, loneliness, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. In this episode, you’ll hear how she overcome those things and found healing. She...

Who knows the most about staying calm during chaotic situations? A combat experienced Navy SEAL. In this episode, you'll get the advice of Navy SEAL Mike Sarraille on staying calm during a crisis like the Coronavirus. Shownotes | RestoredMinistry.com/15

The Coronavirus is causing a lot of panic. There's so much fear, anxiety, and uncertainty going around. So, how do we deal with all of that during a crisis? Dr. Julia Sadusky shows us how. Shownotes | RestoredMinistry.com/14

Most of us with separated or divorced parents are afraid of getting divorced or repeating our parents’ mistakes.  We want to avoid the bad behavior we saw in our families and our parents’ marriages, but we don’t know how to do that. If you can relate, listen to this episode. Dr. Julia Sadusky answers to these questions and more: Why do we repeat the bad behavior we saw in our families growing up?...

Counseling is a tool for healing. But how does it work? And will it actually help me? We answer those questions and much more in this episode: How many sessions do you need to start feeling better? The #1 factor that determines whether counseling works or not How to find the right counselor for you Questions to ask a counselor before you commit How to make the most of it Shownotes | https://restor...

Jen thought her parents’ divorce didn’t affect her - until her brokenness surfaced at 26 on a medical mission in Honduras. Still, she didn’t make the connection between her struggles and her parents’ breakup right away. In this episode, you’ll hear her story, her struggles, and how she has healed. She also shares advice and words of encouragement for anyone in a similar situation - especially anyo...

Did you know that children of divorce are actually more prone to experience loneliness? If you or someone you know struggles with loneliness, this episode is for you. You'll hear 5 common sense tips that you can start today to overcome loneliness. Shownotes | https://restoredministry.com/10

How did you find out that your parents were divorcing? Today’s guest, Dr. Daniel Meola, actually found out before his mom. Then as an 11 year old boy, he called her to break the news. You’ll hear about the impact the divorce has had on him over the years and what he’s doing to help other adult children of divorce to heal. Shownotes | https://restoredministry.com/9

What’s been the hardest part of your life? For Miranda, it has been navigating her parents’ divorce. If you read her article “Dear Divorce” you already know how clearly and beautifully she articulates the pain and the struggles she’s faced. But this episode isn’t just about the pain and struggles. We talk about her #1 method of healing, the awareness she’s developed about herself, and the fact tha...

Part 3 of 3. When your parents separate or divorce, it hurts. It brings a lot of pain, problems, and struggles into your life. But what are some of those common struggles? That's the topic of today's show. We discuss 9 common struggles that children of divorce typically face based on a survey of 350 adult children of divorce. Throughout the conversation, we offer practical advice on how...