Anyone that has been betrayed or cheated on knows the struggle of healing in that space. In this episode, we join Wes and Renee again as they share how they learned (and are still learning) to reconnect and rebuild after 3 affairs.

As you will learn, it is not a step 1-2-3 of how to forgive and trust again, it is a consistent and intentional process of humility and faith, that is often interrupted by triggers and fear. What one couple needs to heal might be very different from another, and the source of stability is not in the relationship between you and your spouse, but in your relationship with God as your source no matter what happens.

This is the last BONUS episode of the season, and I hope, as with every episode, you are encouraged and inspired by their story. I know that it is one that is helping so many others who are making their way through betrayal and unfaithfulness and into the eternal faithfulness of Father God.

Stay tuned for our next season on Identity and when it will be released next year!

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Thanks so much for a successful and encouraging second season of Sifted Wheat!

This week in another bonus episode, I am joining my sister and brother in law, Wes and Renee Pippin, as they share their story.

In this conversation they will share about the slow burn of outside attractions, where disconnection and compartmentalization lead to more temptation, and how resentment and bitterness, not dealt with and healed, can turn around and make the same choices.

It isn't easy to put your failures out there, but there is so much good that comes from sharing our stories and how they continually point to God's faithfulness, not ours.

For more information: If you would like support from Renee and Wes for mentorship or accountability, email siftedwheatpodcast@gmail.com.

"How did I get here?"

If you have found yourself in the midst of an extramarital affair, at some point you asked this question.

We can’t leave a season on sexuality without opening up the closet of infidelity in a more personal space, especially since we have spent so much time highlighting the dangers of pornography. In this episode, I will shed some light on the following topics:

1) Adultery starts with a lack of boundaries, and ruptured boundaries in childhood often create confusion around sexual engagements as adults.

2) Grooming is the process of gaining trust and creating a narrative that provides more opportunity for sexual engagement.

I am a firm believer that the more we know, the more we can protect ourselves from deception and manipulation of others or just the enemy of the soul. I am here to talk about hard topics and bring new perspectives to where boundaries and ruptures can create long-term relational impact.

If you like what you hear, if you have gained any support or guidance or wisdom from engaging this episode, please drop a rating or review, and if you think others need the same insight, please share it with them!

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