Abuse of any kind is entirely inconsistent with God’s plan for marriage, as described in Scripture. Today Dr. David E. Clarke returns to the podcast to debunk reasons that godly women give for staying with their abusive spouse. Dr. Clarke has counseled so many spouses who have been taught that God wants them to remain with an abuser, so today he explains a clear, biblical basis for separation from an ungodly, unrepentant, narcissistic, or dangerous spouse. Listen to learn about confronting the lies that keep you with an abuser. 

Episode highlights include: 

• Many wives will stay for the kids’ sake. Is that good for the kids?

• How to know if the spouse is truly committed to change

• Advice for a spouse who stays because they do not have a job or income of their own

• Differences between addressing normal marital issues and dealing with abuse

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• Get Dr. Clarke’s book, 20 Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser 
• Find all of Dr. Clarke’s books and his many helpful resources at DavidEClarkePhD.com
• We believe a world full of awesome marriages will change the world! Our Marriage Changers get instant access to each monthly resource we create, and much more. Click to learn more about membership!
• Scripture references from today’s episode: 
• 1 Corinthians 7:15, 
• Matthew 18:15-17, 
• Romans 16:17-18 
• 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 
• 1 Samuel 25
• If you are unsafe in your marriage, please contact https://www.thehotline.org/ or  800.799.SAFE

Today Dr. Kim answers the question, “Do Christians have to stay married, no matter what?” We have heard from several listeners who are in difficult, painful and even abusive marriages. Some said their spouse takes advantage of knowing they will continue to stay as a rationale for continuing harmful patterns.

This topic is complicated and nuanced, but there are some clear biblical principles about marriage that can help to navigate a response to these painful situations. Listen to learn more. 

Episode highlights include: 

• Does Scripture support staying with a spouse no matter what 

• Dr. Kim shares why and how he recommends separation

• Advice to a spouse whose abuser has been enabled by a church or pastor 

• What a loving marriage looks like, just so no one has to wonder! 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• We mentioned some Scriptures in the episode that reveal God’s heart for the marriage relationship and his standard of love. This is only a very short partial list. 
  • Ephesians 5  
  • 1 Peter 3
  • 1 Corinthians 13 
  • Colossians 3:12-19 
• Even in a difficult marriage, there is no place for violence or any kind of abuse. If you are unsafe in your marriage, please contact https://www.thehotline.org/ or  800.799.SAFE
• Dr. David E Clarke returns to the podcast next week for help dealing with an abuser. For help more helpful content on the topic, please see Dr. Clarke’s books:
  • Enough is Enough
  • 20 Lies That Keep You WIth Your Abuser 

We are so happy to be back with a new episode of the podcast in the new year! Today we get to hear the story of a real couple whose marriage was restored after infidelity. Adam and Kristi share the complete story of their marriage, and how God worked through their hardest situation to bring redemption.

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• If your marriage has been affected by infidelity, our online Affair Recovery Course can help. This course is helpful whether you’re just starting the recovery process, or are already in process. Use code: “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” for $5 off. 
• Book: Unashamed By Christine Caine
• Related episodes: 
• Amber and Arly’s Restoration Story
• The Best Way to Affair Proof Your Marriage | Ep. 516