POSITIVELY JOY: Healing Hearts After Divorce
The Positively Joy podcast is taking a powerful new direction and diving into a subject that touches so many hearts: relationships. I’m Yvette Walker, creator and host. God has placed it on my heart to share my own journey through a difficult divorce and my path back to joy—a path where God became my everything. I remember the overwhelming hurt and confusion, but I also remember the freedom that came through Jesus. In this new season, we’re going to get real. We’ll talk about the deep pain, the loss, but also the healing and liberation found in Christ. After 13 years of marriage to a man with bipolar depression, I was left broken, questioning my worth. But Psalm 91 became my anchor. “He will cover you with His feathers, and under His wings, you will find refuge.” It was through faith, self-discovery, and God’s protection that I learned joy isn’t tied to life’s circumstances—it’s a choice. By leaning into His promises, I found love for myself, peace in His presence, and joy in the everyday moments I once overlooked. I invite you to join us on this journey. Share it with those who need these conversations. Positively Joy is evolving, and we’re stepping into something even greater. Want to be a guest on POSITIVELY JOY: Healing Hearts After Divorce? Send Yvette Walker a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/positivelyjoy
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In this episode, Leah Chrest shares her profound journey of grief after losing her husband. But wait, can she, a widow, teach those who are divorced the complexities of navigating loss? Absolutely.
Leah emphasizes the significance of self-forgiveness, the power of community support, and the transformative nature of grief. Through her experiences, she encourages listeners to embrace their emotions, seek God in their pain, and recogn...
In this episode of the Positively Joy Podcast, Yvette Walker speaks with Jessica Kastner about the challenges and healing processes following divorce. They discuss the importance of authenticity in sharing experiences, the role of faith in overcoming shame and guilt, and the significance of finding intimacy with God. Jessica shares her journey through two divorces, the impact on her parenting, and the lessons she aims to impart to ...
In this episode of the Positively Joy podcast, Yvette Walker interviews therapist and author Oona Metz about her journey into supporting women through divorce. They discuss the importance of having a model for understanding the stages of divorce grief, which Metz has developed based on her experiences leading support groups. The conversation covers the five stages of divorce grief: heartbreak, the roller coaster of emotions, mendin...
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Cathy's book, "Revelationship"
Find Cathy on Threads here.
In this episode of the Positively Joy podcast, Yvette Walker interviews Loren Cribbs, who shares her personal journey through divorce, the challenges she faced, and how she found healing and purpose through her faith and writing. Loren discusses the impact of her divorce on her self-worth and identity, the importance of community support, and her book 'Wings to Rise Above Divorce,' which aims to help others navigate similar experie...
It's part two of our conversation with Dana Williams of Redeemed Identity. Do you think you can't find redemption after a breakup? Dana Williams speaks life into Christians who have divorced. She believes your identity in Christ redeems women, no matter the stage of their relationship. Dana has a life of lessons to share this week.
Think you can't find redemption after a breakup? Dana Williams speaks life into Christian single, separated or divorced women. She believes your identity in Christ redeems you, no matter the stage of your relationship.
Dana, a former wife of a pastor, has a life of lessons to share this week, and come back next week for part two of our interview.
This week, therapist, coach, and author Liz Bullard returns to unpack the lessons from our latest guests, who shared faith and wisdom around leaving abusive marriages.
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Angela Chambers wore a mask to hide the pain of her marriage. When she walked out, she was looking for hope and another chance to find joy after abuse in her marriage. Her book, "Real Life, Real Hope" shares her story.
I just want to tell you that there is hope for anyone out there who feels trapped in an abusive relationship. If you are in the US, go to womenshealth.gov, the U.S. Office on Women's Health, and search for resources ...
Michelle Ruddell is a survivor. She escaped a twice-abusive marriage and found healing after the death of her son, finding the love she needed from God. Today she is a speaker, an author and a daughter of the King. Here's Michelle's difficult but important story.
Michelle's book, "Welcome to the Club - I'm Sorry You're Here" is available here.
Learn more about Michelle at michelleruddell.com
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Today's episode is short, but packed with important information. Today I explore some of the lessons I learned during my divorce. I hope they resonate with you. From understanding how to heal to knowing when to put down the burden. Next week we'll have a new guest and I'll tease who that is on social media this week. So if you aren't already following me on Facebook and Instagram at Positively Joy podcast or on YouTube at Yvette Wa...
Relationship expert Melanie Yates and I unpack the wisdom of last week's guest, Amanda Schaefer. Schaefer, as you recall is the gratitude girl and woman at the well with two previous marriages. Yates and I talk about what we learned from the idea that gratitude is the only response to God's grace, and more.
Melanie Yates’ Website: HappyJoyousAndFree.org (https://www.happyjoyousandfree.org)
Get ready for some gratitude today with podcaster and writer Amanda Schaefer. She calls herself "the woman at the well" because of past marriages but she found Jesus in a unique encounter and never looked back. She and I talked during the season of gratitude, Thanksgiving, but like Amanda says, gratitude is the only response to God's grace, no matter what time of year, or whether its in the middle of divorce, grief or loss. It must...
With a name like hers, Dawn Love found irony in her divorce. And as she said, there was a time when she was "broke, busted and disgusted." But this ministry leader leaned on God in trying times, even when the church around her was not always supportive. Listen to Dawn as she shares some wisdom on her marriage, divorce and her life as a single mom.
Her book, Embracing Change: Trusting God Through the Transitions of Life
Some years people tell me they can’t find the Christmas spirit. Usually that's because of some pain or difficulty in their lives at the moment. The feeling of loss can be the same whether it's the heartbreak of divorce or actually losing a family member. And so I hope that today we can unpack this a little bit and talk about those feelings and how, as usual, we are encouraged to choose the joy of the holiday season. These are journ...
We're back with Amish-raised Sara Daigle in part two of her interview. In part one, we talked about her marriage and background, and today, we'll talk about the lessons she learned through her divorce and as a single mother. Stay with us until the end, as Sara drops some truth bombs you won't want to miss.
This week, I want to unpack our stories about navigating relationships, faith, and the journey to rediscover joy. These are stories of resilience, heartbreak, and ultimately, transformation — not just for those who have faced trials in their relationships, but for anyone seeking hope and faith amid challenges.
When we talk about difficult relationships, it's tempting to stay silent, but sharing our stories has incredible power. As ...
Sara Daigle is our guest in the first episode of a NEW focus on Christian women, marriage and divorce.
Sara was raised in an Amish community and when she married, her history of obedience caused her to put up with a marriage that tolerated pornography. Her husband asked her to consider engaging in an open marriage, and she said no. But these trials forced her to cling to the Lord, who delivered her from that relationship. She also ...
In the 40th and last episode of Season 5, Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch is a God storyteller. But her own ability to tell other women's stories on her podcast ministry, Altered Stories, comes from her history of being in a cult with her mother. She is retelling it in a book she's writing, and the journey is difficult. Listen as Mischelle shared memories of that time in her family's life.
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