Unhappily Ever After? The Reality of Christian Marriages on the Brink

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Join Todd Turner and special guest Carrie Korem Vitt in the UnYoked Podcast Season 2 Premiere as they dive deep into the heart-wrenching and often taboo topic of divorce within the Christian community [00:00 - 05:00]. With unflinching honesty, they explore the challenges faced by believers trapped between the extremes of enduring unhappy marriages and the ease of falling out of love [05:01 - 10:00]. The episode shines a light on the silent struggles within abusive relationships, as they advocate for a wider support network and trusted counsel [10:01 - 15:00]. Listen in as they reveal the plights of their "avatar," a single Kansas woman, to discuss the stigma and pressure faced by many in similar circumstances [15:01 - 20:00]. They tackle topics from the fears of leaping into the unknown to the intense pressures of religious dogma, always emphasizing the paramount importance of one's well-being [20:01 - 25:00].

Throughout the conversation, Carrie shares her personal journey of feeling crushed in an abusive marriage and the path to finding help and clarity [25:01 - 30:00]. Todd and Carrie discuss the complex ripple effects of divorce, with poignant reflections on the significance of children, community, and the church's role in these challenging times [30:01 - 35:00]. As the discussion progresses, they cautiously dissect the misbeliefs surrounding quick fixes to happiness post-divorce and stress the critical nature of communication in fostering successful marriages [35:01 - 40:00].

The episode also addresses the topic of moving on, understanding one's emotional needs, and the potential pitfalls of dating too soon after a split [40:01 - 45:00]. In the final segment, they contemplate the tension between finding joy amidst brokenness and the necessity of offering more mercy and support to those fighting to mend or responsibly leave their broken marriages [45:01 - 50:00]. This eye-opening and heartfelt episode is a must-listen for those grappling with the complexities of faith and divorce, pulling back the curtain on a subject that is often shrouded in silence within the church.

Don't miss this powerful conversation that strikes at the heart of Christian values, love, and the som

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UnYoked - The Post Divorce Podcast: Navigating your divorce and recovery with grace.

Divorce and the new single life is hard but it is even more complex when you made a promise to God to "keep your marriage till death do you part." American Christian culture doesn't make navigating the decisions and ripple effects of divorce any easier. Christian marriage and divorce advice runs rampant yet often conflicts with the realities of pain, abuse, loneliness, and the real world.

God has a lot more to say than, “I hate divorce.” God gives a standard and then graciously restores and renews people even when His standard isn't met.

Those of us who are navigating the life changing event of unYoking from a spouse and/or uprooting a family have to journey through some dark, lonely, and confusing places. Our issues aren't frequently tackled from the pulpit and the advice we receive isn't always relevant to our current place.

The UnYoked podcast is just for you. A safe place to wonder, ponder, relate, and consider your steps of navigating a divorce, singleness, and the future. A place where we live in the tension between God's plan and the realities of living in a broken world with broken people and broken relationships. Buckle up... remove the mask.. and let's get real about discussing the ripple effects of divorce and equip ourselves to survive being unYoked as a Christian.

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