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#058: Forgiveness: The Secret to Healing and Freedom | Fr. John Burns
Forgiving someone that wounded you is difficult. Not only is forgiveness difficult, it is often over simplified and misunderstood.
#057: How Alcoholism Broke My Family Apart | Kendra Posch
Alcoholism is a major cause of dysfunction in so many families. That was certainly true for our guest’s family. In this episode, she shares how alcoholism played a pivotal role in the breakdown of her parents’ marriage and family.
#056: How Virtue Results in Happiness & Freedom | Dr. Andrew Swafford
Dr. Andrew Swafford came from a dysfunctional family, even though his parents never got divorced. As a result, he questioned: “Can I be a good husband and father? Or am I destined to repeat the cycle of dysfunction?”
#055: I Wish My Family Was Normal | Ashlyn Frederick
If your family is broken, you’ve probably felt like our guest today who badly wanted her family to be normal. It’s such a natural desire which goes painfully unsatisfied.
#054: How to Stop Damaging Yourself with Your Words | Chris Stefanick
If you spoke to your friends the way you spoke to yourself, would those relationships become abusive? The words you tell yourself are often filled with lies, but you might not even realize it.
#053: Does a Lack of Peace Prove Your Relationship Isn’t Meant to Be?
Many young people from broken families struggle to discern their relationships and calling in life because they feel so anxious and uncertain.
How to Successfully Navigate Your Parents' Divorce (Big News!)
There is a lot to deal with when it comes to your parents’ divorce or separation. And yet, there isn’t much out there addressing the many unique struggles faced by teens and young adults from broken homes. We wanted to help fill this void. Keep reading for our exciting news that may just be the help you or someone you know has been waiting for.
How Can I Cope in Healthy Ways Instead of Unhealthy Ways?
Handling the stress from your parents’ divorce can be overwhelming, and at times seem like just too much to handle. When confronted with some of these difficulties, we may be tempted to turn to things that aren’t good for us, but make us feel better. Today we’re sharing some healthy ways of coping with the stress and trauma of your parents’ divorce.
#052: How to Navigate Your Relationship With Your Divorced Parents
A popular question we receive from young people from broken families is “How do I help my parents and navigate my relationship with them?” We offer advice and answer that question.
The Scary Thing Is That I Feel Nothing
In this short submission, a young adult from a broken home shares about the numbness that we sometimes experience after a trauma like our parents’ divorce. He admits: “I am just learning about the impact of the divorce…”
#051: Music: A Powerful Tool to Help You Cope & Heal | Jenny & Tyler
Music has always been a tool to cope with the pain and problems from my parents’ divorce. Two artists whose music helped me a lot are Jenny and Tyler, a married musical duo. Their music and marriage have especially convinced me that love can last.
#050: Why Didn’t You Choose Me? | Holli Lepley
For 40 years, Holli searched for help to heal from the trauma of her parents’ divorce, including 30 years of counseling. But nothing worked. She had all but lost hope when she found Restored. She claims this podcast has been more healing than 30 years of counseling.
If I Could Write a Love Song
We all can name a thousand love songs in the blink of an eye. But do any of them give us a truly realistic understanding of love? Unfortunately, a lot of them don’t give the most accurate view of love and relationships. I can’t write a love song, but if I could, these are some things I think should be included.
#049: Healing from Your Parent’s Infidelity | Katie
What would you do if you were 12 years old and you accidentally found out that your mom is cheating on your dad? That’s the exact situation that today’s guest faced as a little girl.
My Heart Began to Tear in Two
I was (and still am) sad at the loss of my parents' marriage, our family, a stable home…I also recall times of anger, loneliness, and confusion. After a while, I stopped feeling anything.
#048: Fear Became Reality: I Am Just Like My Father | Bart Schuchts
As a boy, Bart Schuchts thought his family was normal. But in reality, it was very broken.
The Safe Space We Actually Need
More and more we hear about the need for a ‘safe space’, where people can feel secure. What if this space is more than four walls? And what if divorce is taking down the most effective ‘safe space’ there is?
#047: How Healing Improved My Life, Marriage, and Friendships | Sandra Howlett
When your parents’ marriage breaks apart, it feels like an earthquake. The most basic foundation, your family, is shaken and shattered. It’s disorienting. It’s traumatic. As a result, we tend to go through life doubting anything can last.
The Voice of Fear
This is a poetic take on the voice of fear that children from broken homes often hear in the back of their heads as they navigate the world of dating and relationships. It’s important to acknowledge the fear, and then act in spite of it.
#046: Becoming a Great Parent: Learning from Your Parents’ Virtues and Vices | Miranda Henkel
What did you learn about parenting from your parents that you want to repeat with your kids? What do you not want to repeat?