Have you ever thought you finally met the right one—only to discover, painfully, that everything he said was a lie?
In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Leslie Vernick sits down with media expert and speaker Beverly Hallberg to unpack her harrowing journey through a deceptive and destructive marriage. From whirlwind courtship to abuse behind closed ... Show More
Mar 9
Finding Hope in the Deepest Pain
Finding Hope in the Deepest Pain What happens when the unthinkable becomes your reality—and yet you still choose faith? In today’s deeply moving episode, Leslie sits down with Hope Hooton, a courageous mother, advocate, and follower of Jesus whose life changed forever in May 2024 ... Show More
34m 36s
Feb 23
Who Has God Called You to Be? Rediscovering Your Identity Beyond Your Role
Have you ever looked in the mirror and quietly wondered, “Who am I really?” Not what you do. Not the roles you play. Not what others expect of you. But who you truly are. In this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, I’m joined again by our team coach, Susan King, as we exp ... Show More
32m 8s
Feb 2024
I Just Can't Forgive My Spouse
Welcome to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave and Ashley Willis! Hey, friends, in this episode, we're diving into a topic that's close to our hearts – forgiveness in marriage. We're tackling common misconceptions, emphasizing the delicate dance between grace and justice, and sh ... Show More
25m 22s
Apr 2025
He Broke Her Heart But Won Her Back | Brandon Doerkse
<p>Brandon Doerkse opens up about how he nearly lost his marriage due to emotional numbness, distraction, and addiction. For years, he struggled with avoidance, failing to recognize how his actions were eroding the trust and intimacy in his relationship. It wasn’t until he hit ro ... Show More
1h 21m
Jul 2024
How To Not Lose Hope At Rock Bottom
To find freedom, heal, and feel powerful in your emotions, check out the Alive & Free Collective by CLICKING HERE. To become a life coach and get started in your career helping people get free and healthy emotionally and start a business doing so, go to our training video to lear ... Show More
1h 9m
Feb 2025
397 - The Deep Rooted Marriage w/ Dr. Dan Allender
<p>In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Dan Allender, renowned author and counselor, to discuss the themes of his latest book: <i>The Deep-Rooted Marriage: Cultivating Intimacy, Healing, and Delight</i>. Dan shares the inspiration behind writing it and offers powerful insights i ... Show More
52m 23s
Nov 2025
Why I Married A Porn Addict | Mary Thayne
Send a textIn this episode (Sz4 Ep5), Talmage sits down with his wife, Mary Thayne, for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation. Taken from a larger interview, this segment explores why Mary chose to move forward in their relationship, even knowing about Talmage’s past struggles ... Show More
26m 14s
May 2025
Dating After Divorce, Addiction, and Choosing the Right Love w/ Laurie Woolever
<p>In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Matthew sits down with <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lauriewoolever/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Laurie Woolever</a>—author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Care-Feeding-Memoir-Laurie-Woolever/dp/00633 ... Show More
1h 10m
Jul 2024
What You Need to Know About Forgiveness, Reconciliation, and Repentance (Set Yourself Free from the Painful Relationships the Biblical Way)
I want to talk about something that is tough, but super important - forgiveness, reconciliation, and repentance. For years, I struggled with what others expected me to do versus what God told me. It was a constant battle because these opinions came from people I deeply respected. ... Show More
21m 18s
Feb 2025
398 - Rebuilding Marital Trust w/ Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith
<p>In this episode, we delve into the emotional journey of couples healing from betrayal. We’re joined by Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith, relationship experts and authors, who share insights from their work on the Intimacy Pyramid—a framework designed to help couples rebuild trust, ... Show More
54m 9s
Oct 2024
The Power of Speaking Out: FKA twigs on Healing and Accountability
TW: This episode discusses domestic violence. In this special episode, we sit down with singer-songwriter, dancer, actress, and model FKA twigs to explore her journey of healing, resilience, and reclaiming self-worth. In 2020, twigs courageously went public with allegations of do ... Show More
1h 12m