Men's Divorce Recovery

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  Looking Back at Our Biggest Lessons 22.07.2026 57min

  Send us Fan Mail Looking Back at Our Biggest Lessons is a special mid-season recap of Men's Divorce Recovery, where hosts Dale and Chris reflect on the most impactful conversations, hardest truths, and biggest breakthroughs from the season so far. From navigating grief, rebuilding confidence, and becoming a better father to rediscovering purpose and creating a fulfilling life after divorce, this episode highlights the lessons that have resonated most with listeners. Whether you've been with u...
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  Why Men Lose in Divorce—and How to Change the Outcome Part Two 10.06.2026 24min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Diana Romanov—founder of Romanov Law and a certified Family Law Specialist—to break down the hidden architecture behind why relationships fail and what men can do to navigate divorce with clarity and control. Drawing from her experience guiding thousands of clients through high-stakes divorces, Diana shares the patterns that quietly lead to disconnection, the costly mistakes men make early in the process,...
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  Why Men Lose in Divorce—and How to Change the Outcome 20.05.2026 32min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Diana Romanov—founder of Romanov Law and a certified Family Law Specialist—to break down the hidden architecture behind why relationships fail and what men can do to navigate divorce with clarity and control. Drawing from her experience guiding thousands of clients through high-stakes divorces, Diana shares the patterns that quietly lead to disconnection, the costly mistakes men make early in the process,...
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  Betrayal, Trauma, and the Man You’re Meant to Be - Part Two 06.05.2026 33min

  Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW In this episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, Dale sits down with Ralph Brewer to unpack the deep connection between childhood trauma, adult relationships, and the path to becoming a stronger man. Ralph shares how unresolved wounds can shape our wants, needs, and behaviors—often without us realizing it—until they surface through conflict or betrayal. The conversation dives into the emotional impact of divorce and infidelity, and what it re...
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  Betrayal, Trauma, and the Man You’re Meant to Be - Part One 21.04.2026 31min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, Dale sits down with Ralph Brewer to unpack the deep connection between childhood trauma, adult relationships, and the path to becoming a stronger man. Ralph shares how unresolved wounds can shape our wants, needs, and behaviors—often without us realizing it—until they surface through conflict or betrayal. The conversation dives into the emotional impact of divorce and infidelity, and what it really takes to move forward i...
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  Burnout Isn’t Failure: God’s Invitation to Rest and Renewal 08.04.2026 47min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, we talk with Keith Cole—a Marine Corps combat veteran and author of Burnout: God’s Recovery Plan—about why burnout after divorce isn’t failure, but often the result of carrying too much for too long while trying to do everything right. We break down how the “just push through” mindset can quietly lead to emotional, physical, and spiritual exhaustion, why burnout is not a lack of faith, and how it can actually be an invita...
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  The Gift of Redemption Part Two 24.03.2026 36min

  Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF EPISODE In this episode we sit down with author and theologian Dr. Chad Bird to explore what it means to walk with God through failure, loss, and the painful aftermath of divorce. Drawing from his books Night Driving, Limping with God, and Untamed Prayers, Chad shares how Scripture speaks honestly about broken lives and wounded disciples. Together we discuss how men can face face regret without despair, rediscover their identity in Christ after divorce, and learn ...
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  The Gift of Redemption Part One 11.03.2026 30min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sit down with author and theologian Dr. Chad Bird to explore what it means to walk with God through failure, loss, and the painful aftermath of divorce. Drawing from his books Night Driving, Limping with God, and Untamed Prayers, Chad shares how Scripture speaks honestly about broken lives and wounded disciples. Together we discuss how men can face face regret without despair, rediscover their identity in Christ after divorce, and learn to pray again when f...
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  Sobriety Saved My Marriage Part Two 25.02.2026 23min

  Send us Fan Mail PART TWO In this powerful episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, we sit down with a husband and father whose life was once defined by alcohol, drugs, denial, and the quiet slavery of addiction—but who found true freedom not through willpower, but through Jesus Christ. He shares what addiction really looked like behind closed doors, how it fractured trust and intimacy in his marriage, and the breaking point that brought him to surrender. Through an encounter with Chris...
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  Sobriety Saved My Marriage Part One 11.02.2026 37min

  Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, we sit down with a husband and father whose life was once defined by alcohol, drugs, denial, and the quiet slavery of addiction—but who found true freedom not through willpower, but through Jesus Christ. He shares what addiction really looked like behind closed doors, how it fractured trust and intimacy in his marriage, and the breaking point that brought him to surrender. Through an encounter with Christ, his id...
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  Abide in My Love: A Year of Healing, Faith, and Recovery 16.12.2025 51min

  Send us Fan Mail In this special year-in-review episode, Dale and Chris walk back through the full journey of Men’s Divorce Recovery in 2025 — beginning with the early uncertainty and fear that often mark the start of divorce and ending with hope, healing, and generosity. Together, they revisit key conversations on faith under pressure, emotional pain and deep sadness, redefining what a “win” really looks like, navigating anger and lingering love, blended families, high-s...
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  Giving Tuesday Means Giving Hope 02.12.2025 3min

  Send us Fan Mail Please join us for this important Giving Tuesday episode.
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  Finding Peace This Thanksgiving After Divorce 26.11.2025 14min

  Send us Fan Mail In this short Thanksgiving episode, we share a few simple but meaningful tips for spending the holiday alone after a divorce. From giving yourself permission to feel, to creating intentional plans, to starting new traditions, these ideas are designed to help you navigate the day with grace, purpose, and hope. Whether you’re facing your first Thanksgiving alone or another in a long journey, this episode offers gentle encouragement and practical steps to rem...
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  Permission to Hurt and Permission to Heal 11.11.2025 35min

  Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Dale reflects on the ten-year anniversary of his own divorce — a milestone that brings both pain and perspective. He opens up about the deep valleys of heartbreak and how giving ourselves permission to hurt is the first step toward genuine healing. Dale reminds us that Jesus never avoided pain; He entered into it with us. Through that truth, Dale offers encouragement for finding peace and forgiveness in God, along with practical ...
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  What If I Still Love My Ex-Wife 24.10.2025 26min

  Send us Fan Mail n this heartfelt episode, Chris explores one of the hardest questions men face after divorce — “What if I still love my ex-wife?” In the episode we unpack why feelings of love can linger, how to tell the difference between true love and emotional attachment, and how to release that love in a way that honors God. With Scripture, reflection, and encouragement, this episode helps men find peace in their past and healing in their faith. Bible&nb...
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  Facing the Fire: How Men Can Confront Anger in Divorce 08.10.2025 27min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we confront one of the hardest emotions men face in divorce — anger. Emotions are real, and like a thermometer, they reveal what’s happening inside us without defining who we are. We’ll talk about how emotions are morally neutral and how understanding them can lead to healing instead of destruction. Through biblical teaching, we’ll explore how God calls men to face their anger honestly and let it refine rather than consume them. Bible Vers...
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  Blending Families with Faith Part Two 24.09.2025 43min

  Send us Fan Mail PART TWO In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended®, to talk about the challenges and blessings of life after divorce. Together they unpack the realities of step-parenting, the pitfalls that can lead to re-divorce, and the biblical principles that offer hope for men navigating blended families. With wisdom drawn from Scripture and years of ministry experience, Ron shares practical...
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  Blending Families with Faith Part One 09.09.2025 30min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended®, to talk about the challenges and blessings of life after divorce. Together they unpack the realities of step-parenting, the pitfalls that can lead to re-divorce, and the biblical principles that offer hope for men navigating blended families. With wisdom drawn from Scripture and years of ministry experience, Ron shares practical tools and enco...
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  Making Marriage Work, Divorce in First Responders 27.08.2025 44min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dale and Chris sit down with Tim Rutledge, Director of LEAPS Training and a retired narcotics agent, to explore the unique challenges first responders face in marriage—and the difficult road many walk through divorce. Tim shares candid insights from decades of service, stories from the field, and practical tools to strengthen relationships under pressure. Together, they discuss how to build trust, communicate through stress, and find resil...
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  Navigating the Deep Sadness of a Relationship Ending 13.08.2025 30min

  Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, we explore the deep sadness that comes with the end of a relationship and how to navigate it in a healthy, God-centered way. Christopher Espinoza offers Biblical inspiration, practical tools, and encouragement for men struggling with heartbreak. Learn how to process grief, avoid common pitfalls, and take actionable steps toward healing, growth, and renewed hope. Scripture Highlight: Psalm 34:18 – “The Lord is near...