Beyond Broken Vows | Christian Marriage, Adultery, Pornography Addiction, Sexual Betrayal, Infidelity

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  171 | Rupture and Repair in Your Marriage Beyond Sexual Betrayal 17.08.2026 26min

  In this episode of Beyond Broken Vows, we get real about “rupture and repair”—because let’s face it, every marriage hits those moments where things fall apart.   We’re not talking about the big blow-ups that get all the attention; we’re talking about those quieter breaks in connection that happen after infidelity, when a simple misunderstanding or a triggered memory sends one of you reeling.   We dig into why it’s so important to address every rupture quickly, and how both spouses need to examine their exact role in it—without pointing fingers.   We walk through four root responses we all default to and we give you actual sample statements for both the initiator and the responder, because humility isn’t just a nice idea—it’s the key that unlocks real healing.   You’re not alone in this struggle so grab something to takes notes with and join us today to get some insights and encouragement for your healing journey.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES:   Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episodes 32. Recovery Step 5: What Have I Done? Admitting How My Porn Addiction Hurt Myself and Others Episode 10. When “I’m Sorry” Isn’t Enough: 8 Steps to a Healing Apology Episode 80. 7 Caveats for an Effective Healing Apology   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  170 | On Common Ground with Intimate Betrayal: Our Summer Stories of Hope Series Wrap Up 10.08.2026 31min

  All summer long, we’ve sat with courageous friends from the Beyond Broken Vows family.   Aimee, Kevin, Felicia, Jacob & Leah, Suzanne, RD, Heidi, Tricia, and Emily each opened up their lives and shared the raw, unfiltered “messy middle” of betrayal and recovery.   Nine stories. Nine marriages. Nine unique journeys through the wreckage of infidelity.   And yet, as we look back over the season, one thing is unmistakable: God kept weaving the same thread of redemption through every single story.   In this special wrap-up episode, we pull back the curtain on the whole series. We highlight the moments that broke us, the stories that surprised us, and the gold nuggets of truth that kept showing up again and again — the threads that connect every wife and husband who has ever walked this road.   You’ll hear about the similarities that make you feel less alone: the years of silence before help came, the agonizing drip of trickle-truth, and the realization that you cannot strive your way to a faithful marriage.   This episode is a celebration of what God did — and is doing — to redeem these marriages. It’s a reminder that the old marriage really does have to die before a new one can be built. It’s an invitation to stop carrying shame in the dark and step into the light of community, honesty, and radical hope.   As we close out this series, we leave you with this: recovery isn’t linear. There will be high highs and low lows. But through it all, God’s presence remains constant — the anchor that holds when everything else is falling apart.   Join us for this final conversation for this series and let these stories be the spark that encourages you to step out of the shadows and embrace the hope that is ours through Jesus Christ.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 168. Summer Stories of Hope: When Decades of Secrets Escalate to an Affair, with Tricia Episodes 169. Summer Stories of Hope: Betrayed Again! Is She Enough? with Emily   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  169 | Summer Stories of Hope: Betrayed Again! Is She Enough? with Emily 03.08.2026 30min

  Emily married her “Prince Charming” at 20, expecting a lifetime of safety. Instead, she spent the next two decades in a silent battle with betrayal.   Just three years into their marriage, she discovered evidence of affairs. Rather than seeking help, she fell into the trap of shame, blaming herself and spending 17 years trying to “perfect” her way into a better marriage.   The mask finally slipped for good in their 21st year. Despite her years of striving, the unfaithfulness was brought to light again.   In this episode, Emily opens up about the exhaustion of maintaining a facade, the moment she finally realized her efforts to “fix” her husband were failing, and the pivot toward real, structured recovery.   She shares the relief of finally being heard by a coach, the courage it took to set a boundary and ask him to move out, and what life looks like now as they pursue honest accountability and a renewed focus on Jesus.   Listen now to hear Emily’s journey from the futility of striving to the freedom of a marriage being rebuilt on radical honesty.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 168. Summer Stories of Hope: When Decades of Secrets Escalate to an Affair, with Tricia Episodes 167. Summer Stories of Hope: Betrayal from the Beginning, with Heidi   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  168 | Summer Stories of Hope: When Decades of Secrets Escalate to an Affair, with Tricia 27.07.2026 57min

  For twenty-two years, Tricia’s marriage carried a quiet, underlying tension. Five years in, she discovered her husband’s pornography use.   For decades after, she lived in a state of constant, lonely hypervigilance, trying to manage the distance without any outside help.   Then, the ground beneath her completely gave way.   After a coworker pursued her husband, a series of crossed boundaries turned into a 10-month affair. The truth came to light in a grocery store parking lot after she watched him delete a text message and confronted him face-to-face.   In this episode, Tricia shares the terrifying reality of what followed: the intense trauma symptoms, the paralyzing grief, the white-hot rage, and the frantic effort to shield their three children while her own world was collapsing.   She opens up about the pivotal moment she reached out for help, heard the hard truth that her old marriage was over, and began the grueling, grace-filled work of building something entirely new.   Ten months into recovery, Tricia is learning how to stop controlling her husband’s choices and instead release his recovery to God.   Hers is a story of fierce survival, deep wrestling, and the choice to love covenantally when every instinct tells you to run.   Listen now to hear how Tricia walked through the fire of betrayal and found a path toward true, God-given restoration.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 166. Summer Stories of Hope: Beyond Extortion and Trickle Truth, with R.D. Episodes 167. Summer Stories of Hope: Betrayal from the Beginning, with Heidi   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  167 | Summer Stories of Hope: Betrayal from the Beginning, with Heidi 20.07.2026 33min

  The trauma in Heidi’s marriage didn’t start with a slow fade. It started the day after her wedding, when she answered a phone call from a woman her new husband had been sexually involved with.   For the next 17 years, Heidi lived in the fog of a marriage that looked fine on the outside. But inside, she felt married to a stranger.   Then the facade broke again when she discovered extensive pornography on her husband’s phone, and everything she had buried came rushing to the surface.   Heidi opens up about the “messy middle” of healing—the exhausting vigilance, the high highs and low lows, the daily choice to ask hard questions instead of retreating into silence.   And she shares the deepest truth she has discovered along the way: that God sees her. In the middle of the wreckage, He has been calling her His beloved daughter all along.   If you have spent years silently carrying the weight of a marriage that feels hollow, Heidi’s story will remind you that you are not invisible. You are not forgotten. You are seen by the One who never looks away.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 165. Summer Stories of Hope: Healing From Sexual Betrayal and Relapse, with Suzanne Episode 166. Summer Stories of Hope: Beyond Extortion and Trickle Truth, with R.D.   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  166 | Summer Stories of Hope: Beyond Extortion and Trickle Truth, with R.D. 13.07.2026 25min

  On paper, R.D. and his wife had a life built on a foundation of faith and family. But in the quiet moments, the immense weight of family life and financial strain left R.D. looking for an escape.   He found it in pornography and online chat rooms—a secret life that kept him isolated from the people he loved most.   When a digital extortionist threatened to expose his hidden life, the secret didn’t just leak—it exploded.   What followed was the agonizing process of “trickle-truth” and the devastating, slow revelation of how deep his betrayal actually went.   R.D.’s story is a raw look at what happens when a marriage is forced to reckon with the absolute wreckage of a life built on lies.   But there is always hope when we surrender our mess to the only One who can redeem it!   Whether you are the husband fighting to kill the shame, or the wife trying to make sense of the deceit, this episode offers a glimpse of the grueling—but necessary—work of recovery.   Listen now to hear how R.D. moved from the darkness of hidden sin into the light of radical honesty.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 164. Summer Stories of Hope: Discovering True Intimacy After Infidelity, with Jacob and Leah Episode 165. Summer Stories of Hope: Healing From Sexual Betrayal and Relapse, with Suzanne   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  165 | Summer Stories of Hope: Healing From Sexual Betrayal and Relapse, with Suzanne 06.07.2026 21min

  Note: Our guest’s name has been changed for privacy.   Before she and her husband got married, he told her about his childhood sexual abuse and same-sex attraction. He said he was in counseling. She thought it was handled.   It wasn’t.   Thirty-eight years, four children, multiple betrayals, a rehab stint, and a relapse later, Suzanne knows the truth: healing is not a one-time decision. It’s a daily surrender.   This story does not wrap up in a nice neat bow. It is a raw, honest account of a wife who walked through the fog of betrayal, held her family together while her world fell apart, and clung to God in the midst of her fear and doubt.   But it is also a story full of hope. Even in the messy middle, Suzanne has seen the miraculous hand of God at work in her life and marriage.   If you are tired of pretending everything is fine, you need to hear her story.   In this episode, Suzanne shares: The weight of keeping secrets to protect his reputation What it felt like to discover betrayal after betrayal over decades How she endured separation, rehab, and relapse What God has been teaching her layer by layer in the long war   Listen now to be reminded that God sees you in the fight, and He is not finished yet.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 164. Summer Stories of Hope: Discovering True Intimacy After Infidelity, with Jacob and Leah Episode 163. Summer Stories of Hope: Beyond Porn-Fueled Infidelity, with Felicia   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  164 | Summer Stories of Hope: Discovering True Intimacy After Infidelity, with Jacob and Leah 29.06.2026 43min

  They met at a homeschool ski lesson when they were eight. Married young. Kids came fast. On paper, it was a dream.   Behind closed doors, it was falling apart.   Poor communication. Resentment. Faith tension. And in secret, Jacob’s pornography addiction escalated into sexual experiences outside his marriage. They were living entirely separate lives.   Then God showed up at a marriage retreat.   During deliverance prayer, Jacob experienced supernatural freedom from lust. On the drive home, he told Leah everything.   The confession broke them. But it also saved them.   Through family, church leaders, recovery programs, coaching, and even a therapeutic separation while Leah was pregnant, they fought for their marriage.   Today, he is nearly three years free from sexual sin. Real character change. A stronger marriage and faith than they’ve ever had.   If your marriage feels like it’s quietly crumbling, take heart. The God who met two eight-year-olds on a ski hill is the same God who meets us in the valley.   He’s still in the business of rebuilding what sin tried to destroy.   Listen now to hear their full story.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 162. Summer Stories of Hope:- From Isolation to Connection, with Kevin Episode 163. Summer Stories of Hope: Beyond Porn-Fueled Infidelity, with Felicia   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  163 | Summer Stories of Hope: Beyond Porn-Fueled Infidelity, with Felicia 22.06.2026 16min

  For decades, Felicia believed she was in a close, happy marriage—until a quiet afternoon in October 2022 revealed a hidden reality that shattered her world in an instant.     Felicia walks us through the profound shock of discovering her husband’s secret pornography addiction. She shares the painful aftermath: the feelings of isolation, the well-meaning but misguided advice to “just forgive,” and the difficult journey of navigating despair and anger toward God while her entire sense of reality was being dismantled.     This isn’t just a story of betrayal, though; it is a powerful testimony of what happens when a couple commits to radical, transparent recovery.      If you are currently navigating the fallout of infidelity in your marriage, or if you are wondering if intimacy can ever be restored after such a deep betrayal, this episode is for you.     Felicia’s journey is a powerful reminder that recovery is a lifelong commitment, but God’s grace is sufficient for every step of that journey.     We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 161. Summer Stories of Hope: Beyond Infidelity, with Aimee Episode 162. Summer Stories of Hope:- From Isolation to Connection, with Kevin   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.  
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  162 | Summer Stories of Hope: From Isolation to Connection, with Kevin 15.06.2026 23min

  In this episode of our Summer Stories of Hope series, we speak with Kevin about his recovery journey and the restoration of his marriage. For years, Kevin struggled with a cycle of pornography use and secrecy that created significant distance in his relationship with his wife.   Kevin shares his experience of the discovery process, the difficult season that followed, including time spent apart, and the immediate start of counseling and support groups. Three and a half years later, Kevin describes the progress they have made through consistent honesty and active recovery.   Today, he has learned that true freedom comes from humility, dependence on God, and allowing oneself to be fully known by others.   If you are feeling stuck in a pattern of secrecy, Kevin’s story offers a realistic look at how recovery can transform a man and a marriage. While the path requires hard work and ongoing vigilance, it leads to a deeper connection and a genuine life of freedom.   We hope this conversation encourages you to keep pursuing healing. Whether you are beginning this process or are well into it, there is always hope for a marriage centered on Christ.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 161. Summer Stories of Hope - Beyond Infidelity, with Aimee   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  161 | Summer Stories of Hope: Beyond Sexual Secrets, with Aimee 08.06.2026 20min

  Welcome to our “Summer Stories of Hope” series.     In this episode, we share Aimee’s story—a journey that forces us to look at how we survive when the ground beneath our feet shifts, not once, but repeatedly.     After thirty years of marriage and surviving the unimaginable agony of losing both her daughters, Aimee’s husband delivered the final blow: a confession of a long-term pornography addiction and a betrayal that shattered her reality.     Aimee is currently on a journey of healing and is in the “messy middle,” where the weight of grief and the sting of infidelity collide.     She doesn’t offer easy answers or quick fixes; instead, she shares the raw truth of navigating three years of trickle truth, the necessity of firm boundaries, and the quiet, persistent work of anchoring herself in Scripture and community.     If you’ve spent years in survival mode, waiting for the other shoe to drop, this conversation is for you. Aimee’s story is a testament to finding peace that doesn’t depend on perfect circumstances, but on a God who sustains us when everything else is falling apart.     We pray this blesses you!     Johnny and Emily   💚TIP JAR If this, or any of our episodes, brought you hope or encouragement, please leave us a little blessing to help us keep our content ad-free! 💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  160 | 3 Years of Helping Couples Move From Sexual Betrayal to True Intimacy 01.06.2026 36min

  We started the Beyond Broken Vows podcast with nothing but a desire to obey God’s call in the middle of our own shattered marriage.   Now, looking back after three years of walking through that fire with Him, we know one thing for certain: He is the ultimate Redeemer.   Our journey has been defined by the hard, holy work of surrender, and we are here to invite you into that same hope.   If you’re listening to us today and questioning if your marriage can survive this season, don’t lose heart—God is already at work in the middle of your mess.   We want you to know that the hard work of recovery is definitely worth it and that God has a purpose for your pain.   Your story isn’t finished!   Johnny and Emily   💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Send us a voice message on SpeakPipe   RESOURCES: Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 55. Our Podcast is One Year Old!!! Marriages Redeemed, Hearts Renewed Episode 107. Celebrating What God Has Done! Healing Marriages Shattered by Porn-Fueled Infidelity   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  159 | Soul Ties: Still Carrying a Piece of Your Past? 25.05.2026 30min

  We often talk about the weight of sexual betrayal, but rarely do we discuss the invisible, spiritual webs that keep us tethered to our past. A soul tie is more than just a memory; it is an emotional and spiritual connection formed when we yield our body and heart to another.   While God established this spiritual framework to be the cornerstone of a healthy, covenant marriage, the Enemy of our souls loves to pervert it, using it to create destructive bonds that linger long after a sinful act has ended.   If you find yourself haunted by the ghost of a past relationship, unable to fully give your heart to your spouse, or trapped in cycles of obsession and emotional instability, you may be walking in the shadow of an ungodly soul tie. These connections do more than just distract; they provide a legal foothold for spiritual oppression and hinder the very intimacy you are called to experience in your marriage.   Join us as we look at the reality of these spiritual bonds, review some indicators of the presence of soul ties, and learn how to use the authority of Christ to sever those ties, break the Enemy’s influence, and fully restore your heart to the covenant you promised to honor.   We pray this blesses you!   Johnny and Emily   💚TIP JAR If this, or any of our episodes, brought you hope or encouragement, please leave us a little blessing to help us keep our content ad-free! 💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com   RESOURCES:      Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   Soul Tie Prayer Father, I confess to you the ungodly soul tie that I created by entering into an emotional/sexual relationship with ______. Today, I break this soul tie and all ties with ______. I release ______ to you to act according to your will and purpose. I choose today to re-establish my exclusive covenant with my spouse. I commit to love and honor him/her with my thoughts and actions. I pledge my unwavering fidelity to my spouse until we are parted by death. It is by the shed blood of Jesus and the word of my testimony that that I decree this today. I rest in Jesus' words "It is finished". Amen   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 16. ”It’s Just Porn, What’s The Big Deal?” And 4 Other Lies We Tell Ourselves To Justify Viewing Pornography Episode 99. When the Past Invades: 4 Steps to Victory Over Euphoric Recall   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.  
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  158 | Beyond the Wall of Isolation: They Know Too Much! (Making it Right) 18.05.2026 23min

  In our series, Beyond the Wall of Isolation, we’ve spent the last several weeks dismantling the myths that keep Christian couples trapped in cycles of secrecy and shame. We’ve talked about the masks we wear, the burdens we carry, and the importance of a united front when it comes to our children.   But we know that for many of you, this series feels like it might be a little late. You’re listening and thinking, “I wish I had heard this sooner. I’ve already shared too much with my kids. I’ve already crossed those lines, and the damage is done.”   If that’s you, we want you to know something important: It is not too late to make it right.   In this final episode of our Beyond the Wall series, we are tackling the reality of “over-disclosure.” If your children already know the graphic details or have been used as confidants during your crisis, you aren’t a failure, you’re a parent who was caught in the middle of a storm.   But what if you didn’t have to stay stuck in that regret?   In this episode, we’re busting the myth that “it’s too late.” We’re going to walk through the practical, grace-filled steps for making amends.   We’ll show you how to: Own your mistakes without making your kids your counselors. Offer sincere apologies that don’t shift the burden back onto them. Create space for them to feel what they feel while you consistently model repentance. Trust God with the outcome, even when the relationship still feels fragile.   You haven’t ruined the future, and you don’t have to carry the regret of those conversations alone. Join us today as we learn how to clean up the mess with grace and start the long, beautiful road to genuine repair.   We pray this blesses you!   Johnny and Emily   💚TIP JAR If this, or any of our episodes, brought you hope or encouragement, please leave us a little blessing to help us keep our content ad-free! 💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com   RESOURCES:      Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 14. To Tell Or Not To Tell: 3 Things We Did Right (And 1 Thing We Didn’t) When Deciding to Who Needs To Know Our Infidelity Story Episode 38. Recovery Step 9: Become an Action Hero! Righting the Wrongs of Our Destructive Sexual Behavior) Episode 154. Beyond the Wall of Isolation (Series Intro)   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  157 | Beyond the Wall of Isolation: Fears of the Parents (Telling the Kids) 11.05.2026 26min

  In our current series, Behind the Wall of Isolation, we are dismantling the myths that keep Christian couples trapped in cycles of secrecy and shame.   Today we’re tackling something that keeps a lot of parents awake at night…   Should we talk to the kids about the betrayal?   And if so, when?   And how?   When hiding the reality of our marriage from our kids, we aren’t just trying to protect them; we are navigating a minefield of our own fears.   We’re going over 8 common fears parents feel when they choose to isolate their children from the truth of their struggle and also give you some answers to the when and how questions.   We pray this blesses you!   Johnny and Emily   💚TIP JAR If this, or any of our episodes, brought you hope or encouragement, please leave us a little blessing to help us keep our content ad-free! 💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com   RESOURCES:      Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 14. To Tell Or Not To Tell: 3 Things We Did Right (And 1 Thing We Didn’t) When Deciding to Who Needs To Know Our Infidelity Story Episode 154. Beyond the Wall of Isolation (Series Intro)   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  156 | Beyond the Wall of Isolation: Fears of the Wife (The Burden) 04.05.2026 23min

  In our ongoing series, Behind the Wall of Isolation, we are stripping away the myths that keep Christian couples stuck in cycles of secrecy and shame.   Building on our conversations about why “keeping it in-house” never protects a marriage, today’s episode walks through eight fears that stop many wives from sharing their story with others.   Join us as we address these obstacles head-on and discuss how to find the courage to step out of the shadows.   We pray this blesses you!   Johnny and Emily   💚TIP JAR If this, or any of our episodes, brought you hope or encouragement, please leave us a little blessing to help us keep our content ad-free! 💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com   RESOURCES:      Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 14. To Tell Or Not To Tell: 3 Things We Did Right (And 1 Thing We Didn’t) When Deciding to Who Needs To Know Our Infidelity Story Episode 154. Beyond the Wall of Isolation (Series Intro)   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  155 | Beyond the Wall of Isolation: Fears of the Husband (The Mask) 27.04.2026 21min

  Have you encountered one of the most dangerous traps in the entire recovery process?   Today we’re talking to husbands, who have been unfaithful to their wives, about the myth of “Managing the Reputation” which can trap men, and marriages, in isolation.   Husband’s, you may be terrified of what people will think if they see the reality behind the mask you wear. You’re holding onto the “honorable” version of yourself while also holding onto the secret of your sin that nullifies your honor.   The truth is that your reputation is a house of cards. If it’s built on a hollow foundation of secret sin, it’s already gone.   You aren’t protecting a reputation; you’re protecting your pride, and your pride becomes one of the biggest obstacles to your wife’s healing and your true reconciliation with God. You cannot be a man of integrity while living a life of duplicity.   Join us as we outline 8 common fears that keep husbands behind the wall of isolation and give hope for moving beyond isolation into freedom.     We pray this blesses you!   Johnny and Emily   💚TIP JAR If this, or any of our episodes, brought you hope or encouragement, please leave us a little blessing to help us keep our content ad-free! 💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com   RESOURCES:      Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 14. To Tell Or Not To Tell: 3 Things We Did Right (And 1 Thing We Didn’t) When Deciding to Who Needs To Know Our Infidelity Story Episode 154. Beyond the Wall of Isolation (Series Intro)   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.  
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  154 | Beyond the Wall of Isolation (Series Intro) 20.04.2026 21min

  Isolation is the secret weapon of betrayal. When a husband is hiding a life of porn or stepping outside the marriage for sex, he’s essentially building a wall. He’s living a double life, and that wall keeps his wife on the outside holding her breath, while he’s off in his own dark, private world.   It kills intimacy, it kills trust, and honestly, it turns marriage into a performance.   The goal is to dismantle the wall of secrecy so that the atmosphere of the home can move from the shadows of betrayal to the light of genuine, albeit painful, restoration.   Recovery isn’t just about stopping the sin; it is about regaining what was lost, stolen, or given away and building a new marriage that is actually intimate - because it is honest.   We pray this blesses you!   Johnny and Emily   💚TIP JAR If this, or any of our episodes, brought you hope or encouragement, please leave us a little blessing to help us keep our content ad-free! 💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com   RESOURCES:      Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 14. To Tell Or Not To Tell: 3 Things We Did Right (And 1 Thing We Didn’t) When Deciding to Who Needs To Know Our Infidelity Story Episode 57. Alone No More: How Isolation Fuels Sex-Addiction and How to Defeat It   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  153 | The Objectification Trap: Is "Looking" a Gateway Drug? 13.04.2026 36min

  In this episode, we explore the destructive cycle of objectification, which is the act of stripping away a person’s humanity to turn them into a mere object for our own selfish purposes.   Whether performed mentally through imagination, emotionally to soothe personal discomfort, verbally, or physically, this objectification mindset can be a gateway to sin.   When we begin to view others as parts rather than as individuals with souls, we desensitize ourselves, making the unthinkable possible.   If you are struggling to maintain purity in your marriage or seeking freedom from long-term porn addiction, this conversation is for you. We break down the mechanics of how we strip humanity from others and, more importantly, how to stop the cycle.   We pray this blesses you!   Johnny and Emily   💚TIP JAR If this, or any of our episodes, brought you hope or encouragement, please leave us a little blessing to help us keep our content ad-free! 💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com   RESOURCES:      Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 97. "The Bubble" - What Makes Sex Addiction So Cunning, Baffling, and Powerful? Episode 126. Forgiving Yourself After Betraying Your Wife   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.
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  152 | He Exposed Me! God's Plan for My Freedom from Porn 06.04.2026 33min

  Hello Man of God,   Have you been stuck in a seemingly unending cycle of persistent sexual integrity issues - be it pornography, one-night stands, sex workers, or long-term sexual relationships, only to find yourself in prayer, at the "alter" or at the "foot of the cross" asking God to remove this sin from your life?   Did God answer you??   Did God remove your desire for pornography??   For many of us the answer was no. For some, the answer was not what we thought it would be.   What if God's plan to save you was to expose you and lay you out bare for all to see?   What if God loved you so much that he exposed you; doing for you what you could not or would not do for yourself?   Today we will spend some time talking about when God's plan to help us, is through exposing us. Johnny will share his personal story of when God was giving him the way out – the way to freedom.   You will not want to miss this impactful conversation, so find a quiet spot to listen for what God may be telling you.   We pray this blesses you,   Johnny and Emily   💚TIP JAR If this, or any of our episodes, brought you hope or encouragement, please leave us a little blessing to help us keep our content ad-free! 💜Work with us! coaching.beyondbrokenvows.com 💜Hang out with us and support our ministry on Patreon, beyondbrokenvows.com/partner 💜Become a Beyond Broken Vows Insider! Receive our weekly newsletter with behind-the-scenes stories, marriage tips, podcast previews and early access to giveaways and promotions! insider.beyondbrokenvows.com   RESOURCES:      Download our e-book, “9 Steps to Healing After Sexual Betrayal: For Couples Who Have Chosen to Stay Married” Covenant Eyes Use promo Code BBV to get 30 days free! (website purchase only)   RELATED EPISODES: Episode 16. ”It’s Just Porn, What’s The Big Deal?” And 4 Other Lies We Tell Ourselves To Justify Viewing Pornography Episode 25. Persistent Sexual Integrity Issues in Marriage. Do Recovery Programs Really Work?   NEXT STEPS:     ✔️FOLLOW so you don’t miss a show!     ✔️Leave a 5-star rating & written review on Apple Podcast. ✔️ You can connect with us at support@beyondbrokenvows.com.