Brighton Butler, who has walked through divorce in a very public space, will bring raw honesty about navigating faith, single parenting, and identity under watchful eyes. She will share how to live forward with courage while still healing—setting boundaries online and off, deciding what to share and what to hold, and helping kids process a public narrative. Listeners will hear practical wisdom for rebuilding daily rhythms of peace, staying grounded in faith under scrutiny, and telling their own stories with integrity and hope

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In This Episode

• [01:23] Brighton’s Life in Dallas as a Working Mom

• [02:17] Marriage, Betrayal, and the Long Road to Divorce

• [04:12] Navigating Divorce in the Public Eye

• [10:25] Protecting Children While Telling the Truth

• [18:10] Creating Stability and Joy for Young Kids

• [23:35] Co-Parenting Through Conflict and Boundaries

• [29:54] Working Through Grief While Keeping Life Moving

• [37:05] When Community Changes and God Sends New People

• [44:00] Hearing God’s Voice, Forgiveness, and Finding Hope

Guest Resources

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📚Vaneetha’s Books:

• Her memoir: Walking Through Fire

• Her latest devotional: Watching for the Morning

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Sissy Goff, a counselor who specializes in helping children and teens navigate anxiety and big emotions, will bring wisdom to the unique challenges kids face in divorce. She can share age-specific tools that lower anxiety, simple rituals that make transitions between homes smoother, and language that helps kids feel secure. With compassion for depleted parents, she will offer practical ways to repair after blowups, protect kids from being caught in the middle, and build small connection habits that restore safety.

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In This Episode

• [01:12] Sissy’s Personal Experience of Divorce

• [02:21] Life as a Child and Family Therapist

• [04:09] Parenting While Carrying Your Own Grief

• [07:00] When Co-Parenting Is Hard

• [11:17] Telling Your Children About the Divorce

• [17:02] How Kids at Different Ages Process Divorce

• [24:05] When to Seek Help for Your Child

• [30:24] Helping Kids Open Up (Even When They Shut Down)

• [41:00] Worries About Safety and Hard Co-Parenting Situations

• [46:00] Hope for Parents Who Fear the Impact on Their Kids

Guest Resources

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📚Vaneetha’s Books:

• Her memoir: Walking Through Fire

• Her latest devotional: Watching for the Morning

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Paul David Tripp, pastor, counselor, and author, will remind listeners that when divorce shatters their world, God’s presence is more foundational than answers, His promises more steady than circumstances, and that what we are telling ourselves matters. He will talk about what it means to trust God when life feels hopeless, how suffering can deepen discipleship, and how the church can embody Christ’s presence for those walking through divorce.

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In This Episode

• [00:02:11] Understanding Fear: A Gift That Can Also Mislead Us
• [00:06:00] A Greater Fear That Diminishes Every Other Fear
• [00:08:14] Honest Lament: Bringing Our Raw Questions to God
• [00:12:00] Interpreting Our Circumstances Through Who God Is
• [00:17:50] Gazing on the Beauty of the Lord Each Day
• [00:19:10] When Suffering Shapes the Story We Tell Ourselves
• [00:27:38] Anger, Justice, and Leaving Vengeance to God
• [00:33:40] God Isn’t Embarrassed by Our Emotional Struggles
• [00:37:16] What We Can’t Control and the Peace Only God Gives
• [00:41:00] Peace Is a Process, Not an Instant Event[00:42:01] Shame, Divorce, and What Scripture Actually Says
• [00:46:00] Trusting God’s Plan When We Don’t Know Why
• [00:48:00] Treasure in Jars of Clay: How God Brings Good From Tragedy
• [00:52:51] A God Who Can Turn the Worst Into Something Beautiful
• [00:53:37] A Love for Cooking and the Joy of Good Kitchen Tools

Guest Resources

📕 Resources from Paul

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📚Vaneetha’s Books:

• Her memoir: Walking Through Fire

• Her latest devotional: Watching for the Morning

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💻 More Resources Available at: Vaneetha.com

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