Episode Description: On today’s episode, we share Godly wisdom on what to do in the event you find out that your spouse is having an adulterous relationship, or you are involved in one yourself. In our years of talking to couples, we have talked to multitudes of couples who have walked this path. Many of them made unwise choices in how they handled this, and we don’t want you or someone you know to make those same unwise choices. So we will share Godly wisdom on next steps to take in the tragic event that your marriage covenant is broken.
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Episode/Show Notes:
Resource for Podcast Listeners:
Extent vs. Details Document - Strong Recommendations for Confession of Sexual Sin: Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dUqux2blTNcMW8eakfWenKIoyRLP06Tq/view?usp=share_link
5 Critical Steps:
Step One: As the injured spouse, commit to not making any quick decisions related to ending your marriage
Step Two: Seek Godly Counsel: You need to decide together “Who’s in the Circle?”
Step Three: The Adulterous Relationship must be completely severed
Step Four: You must both navigate wisely around what we call “Full Disclosure” of the adulterous relationship.
Step Five: Medical Testing Strongly Advised
Three Online Posts to Help:
1) Focus on the Family - Four Hurdles You Will Face in recovering from Adultery. LINK: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/get-help/restoration-four-hurdles-you-must-face/
2) Biblical Counseling Coalition: Post-Adultery Reconciliation in Marriage. LINK: https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2015/09/23/post-adultery-reconciliation-in-marriage/
3) Jill Savage Post on Today’s Christian Woman. LINK: http://www.todayschristianwoman.com/articles/2015/april-15/rebuilding-trust-after-affair.html
Podcast to Hear Our Story of Recovery from Adultery
Abiding Marriage Podcast #5: Our Story and the Why Behind the Podcast - find us on: Apple Spotify Stitcher
Paid Resource to Consider: Link to Scott Gembola’s devotion for couples recovering from adultery