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Feb 2024
53m 37s

Rebuilding Trust and Becoming Trustworth...

Leslie Vernick
About this episode

In this poignant and candid episode of "Relationship Truth, Unfiltered," Leslie's guest, Mark Savage bares his soul as he shares his extraordinary journey from the depths of a devastating affair to the triumphant rebuilding of trust with his spouse, Jill.
Mark takes us through the challenges of personal growth, honest conflict resolution, and celebrating individual strengths within their marriage. This episode serves as a powerful testament to Mark's inspiring story of redemption and resilience, offering a beacon of hope for those looking to break free from destructive relationship patterns and embark on the path to a brighter, trust-filled future.

Introduction

  • Introduce the episode with a brief overview of the topic and the guest, Mark Savage.
  • Highlight the significance of rebuilding trust in a relationship and the journey towards becoming a trustworthy person.

Mark Savage's Personal Journey

  • Discuss Mark's personal journey of transformation and the challenges he faced.
  • Emphasize the commitment and difficulty involved in making profound changes.

Jill's Growth and "Inviting with Love"

  • Explain how Jill, Mark's spouse, played a crucial role in their healing journey.
  • Discuss Jill's commitment to personal growth and her approach of "inviting with love" to encourage Mark's return home.

Rebuilding Trust and Accountability

  • Explore the strategies and decisions Mark and Jill implemented to rebuild trust.
  • Highlight their commitment to healthy conflict resolution and open communication.
  • Mention their practice of reading books together to facilitate growth and understanding.
  • Explain the shift in accountability, where Mark took more responsibility for his actions and decisions.

Becoming Trustworthy and Embracing Strengths

  • Discuss Mark's personal transformation, his self-acceptance, and newfound confidence.
  • Highlight the importance of celebrating each other's strengths within a marriage.
  • Emphasize the evolution from rebuilding trust to becoming trustworthy.

Connecting with Mark and Jill

  • Direct listeners to Mark and Jill's website, MarkandJill.org, for more information on their ministries, courses, and resources.
  • Provide Mark's email address, mark@JamSavageMinistries.org, for direct contact and inquiries.

Closing Prayer

  • Share a heartfelt prayer for the podcast listeners, asking for hope, grace, and mercy in their journeys.
  • Conclude with a message of hope, highlighting the possibility of breaking free from destructive relationship patterns.
Resources

Sign up for Leslie's free webinar Tuesday, February 13th. Just go to: www.leslievernick.com/OK

www.MarkandJill.org 

I Really Messed Up and No More Perfect Marriages books can be found at www.MarkandJill.org/books

www.rebuildingtrust.us  

www.markandjill.org

mark@jamsavageministries.org 

Other Resources

Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)



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