Relationship Truth: Unfiltered
Episodes
Don’t Be Afraid to Flourish
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seeking Guidance and Empowerment Mentorship from a couple within her denomination. Realizing her right to financial independence. Support in c...
Married to a Mostly Great Man
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Segment 1: Identifying Abusive Behavior Leslie and Julie discuss the challenge of identifying abusive behavior in relationships, even when it ...
Finding Faith, Purpose, and Healing After Divorce
30 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trust in God After Divorce Many women struggle with trusting God again after a painful divorce. Georgia shares her experience of feeling be...
Uncovering Lies: Overcoming the Impact of Abuse
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Understanding the Impact of Internalized Lies The psychological impact of internalized lies among abuse survivors. The debilitating effects of fals...
Surviving Coercive Control: Jennifer’s Journey
16 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Jennifer shares her courageous journey of surviving a destructive marriage characterized by coercive control. Part 1: Un...
Transforming Through Trials: A Journey of Faith & Growth
09 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll meet Geri, a mentor in the Conquer private membership group. She bravely shares her story of walking through a destr...
She Deserves Better: Raising Healthy Daughters
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie's special guest on this episode is Sheila Gregoire, author of "She Deserves Better" and "The Great Sex Rescue." Together Sheila and Leslie delv...
Is Your Relationship Abusive?
25 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No Relationship is perfect. But when does "not perfect" cross the line into abuse? That's the question Leslie answers in today's episode. ...
From Broken to Empowered: Debbie’s Story of Surviving Abuse and Rediscovering Faith
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this show Julie Sedenko has a heartfelt conversation with Debbie, a woman who is rebuilding her life after a painful marriage. Part 1: The Early...
Unhumanable Love: A Journey of Redemption and Restoration in Marriage”
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie interviews Jill Savage, host of the No More Perfect Podcast, a creator of online courses, and the author of 14 books, including "No More Perfe...
”Ask Leslie” Part 2: Speaking Up in a Destructive Relationship
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leslie & Julie discuss the following listener questions/topics: How does staying calm help others see their own behavior more cle...
”Ask Leslie” Speaking Up in a Destructive Marriage
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Julie Sedenko & Leslie Vernick discuss the importance and the challenges of speaking up in relationships, particularly in difficu...
Breaking Free: A Journey from Destructive Marriage to Hopeful Healing
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of "Relationship Truth Unfiltered," join host Julie Sedenko in a powerful conversation with Kim, a courageous woman who shares her sto...
Gymnast & Dr. Nassar Abuse Survivor Addresses Sexual Abuse in Churches
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Empowering Survivors and Shining Light: Addressing Abuse in Churches Introduction: Guest: Rachel Denhollander - attorney, author, advocate, educator. ...
Biblical Headship & Submission
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Introduction: The importance of mutual respect and understanding in a partnership. Part 1: Understanding Unhealthy Relationship Dynamics Traditional ...
From Abuse to Empowerment: Ayana’s Faith Journey
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disclaimer: The content shared in this episode contains sensitive and potentially triggering topics related to domestic abuse and miscarriage. Listene...
Living Authentically: Embracing Core Values for a Fulfilling Life
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Show Notes: Living in Alignment with Core Values Introduction Importance of living in alignment with core values Definition and significance ...
Necessary Changes for Changed Behaviors
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationship Truth Unfiltered, Leslie provides valuable insights and guidance for Christian women who find themselves in destructiv...
Unmasking Control: A Courageous Journey Out of a Destructive Marriage
10 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Carrie is a brave woman who shares her story of being in a destructive marriage for 26 years and her journey towards healing and finding the strength ...
Special Invitation from Leslie! Listen this weekend! ”The High Price of Being Too Nice”
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a special edition of Relationship Truth Unfiltered. In this episode, we have a very exciting invitation for all our podcast listeners. Lesl...
The Toxic War on Masculinity Part 2
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this second half of Leslie's interview with Professor Nancy Pearcey, we explore the journey of masculinity throughout history and how it has been s...
The Toxic War on Masculinity- Part 1
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie welcomes guest, Nancy Pearcey, author of The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes, as well as Love Thy Body, The Sou...
The Power of Detachment
19 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the topic of "Detachment" and explore how detaching can bring freedom and peace in destructive marriages. Understanding ...
An Expert in Sexual Addiction Speaks to Wives
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we are joined by special guest, Jim Cress, an expert in the field of sexual addiction recovery and marriage restoration. Part 1: Unde...
Surviving Emotional Abuse & Addiction: Katarina’s Journey to Freedom
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, join our host, Julie, as she engages in a heartfelt conversation with Katarina, a brave survivor who shares her personal jou...
Why Trying Harder Isn’t Always Biblical
29 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore the theme of why trying harder may not be the most effective approach when facing a destructive marriage. Part 1: Understa...
Addressing Domestic Violence in the Church
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Title: Relationship Truth Unfiltered: Addressing Domestic Violence in the Church Description: In this episode of Relationship Truth Unfiltered, host ...
A Story of Staying Well
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this compelling episode as we dive into Connie's courageous journey of overcoming marriage struggles, finding healing, and experiencing per...
Biblical Reasons to Separate
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1: Understanding Destructive Marriages In this episode, Leslie defines what a destructive marriage is and explains the difference between a diffi...
The Pastor of Murder Victim, Stacy Peterson, Has a Message for Women & Churches
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationship Truth: Unfiltered, we have a special guest, Neil Schori, a pastor who has dedicated his life to helping vict...
Betrayed By a Sex Addict
24 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I. Discovering the Betrayal Jayne shares the shock of finding out about her husband's affair Discusses the discovery of additional affairs and a po...
Ask Leslie!
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie answers these listener questions: So how do you deal with your husband when you remove yourself either to a different room or a...
Leslie and Lysa TerKeurst Talk Boundaries
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie talks with best selling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministries, Lysa TerKeurst. Lysa’s latest book, “Good Boundar...
How Alcoholism Almost Destroyed a Missionary Marriage
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe Apple * Google * Spotify * Amazon * iHeart Laura’s Lessons Learning to be okay with someone who is upset with me instead of trying to f...
Is He Really Sorry?
27 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
He says he's sorry. That you should forgive. But how do you know his words are true, that he won't repeat this sin in the future? Takeaways: Two que...
Trauma and Transformation
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Debbie Laaser knows what it’s like to be blindsided by the sexual sin of her husband. In this episode she not only shares what happened but the stor...
My Kids Saved My Life
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica’s destructive marriage impacted her to the point where she seriously considered suicide. She says kids helped save her life. She had to get ...
Dealing with a Destructive Ex
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brief summary of episode: When a relationship ends, the problems don’t all go away, especially when you’re forced to co-parent. In this episode yo...
Trauma’s Impact On Relationships and What You Can Do About It
27 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're a trauma survivor or married to one, trauma has a profound impact on relationships. Heather Davediuk Gingrich, Ph.D. is passionate abou...
In Ministry and a Bad Marriage
20 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karin and her husband of nearly 39 years were missionaries to Zambia for two decades. Everything looked good to the outside but, the truth was, Karin ...
Ten Dangerous Beliefs
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has an ingrained belief system…a sort of hard-wiring that we don’t even think about. Today Leslie is going to talk about ten of the most ...
Married to an Addict
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dawn knew there were red flags before she even married but she thought she could "save him." Instead, she spent more than two decades dealing with ...
A Pastor’s Advice for Dealing with Destructive Relationships
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Pastor Brad Hambrick and Leslie will tackle some tough topics: Why do you think the church is making the same mistakes over and ove...
Dealing with the Trauma of Betrayal
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is betrayal trauma? There can be financial, emotional, betrayal, sexual, etc. When betrayal happens the picture you had of your spouse is shat...
You Don’t Have To!
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You. Don't. Have. To. Most women are stuck in the lie that, "I have to..." I have to stay married, I have to go to church, I have to go to work...th...
What a Godly Woman Really Looks Like
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Date: January 2, 2023 Name of podcast: What is a godly woman? Many Christians have a certain image of what a godly woman looks like, how she behave...
Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean You Have to Submit to Abuse
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is forgiveness? What does forgiveness mean? If I forgive my husband for something, what does that look like, biblically? It may mean canceling...
Hope for Those in Destructive Relationships
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll meet Grace, a brave woman who shares her story of being a people pleaser and learning to set boundaries with a jealous husband ...
Is Fear In Charge?
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationship Truth: Unfiltered you’ll hear some of Leslie and Julie’s experiences with the emotion of fear and how it has, at t...
Missionaries, Marriage, and Addiction
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Laura shares how she navigated her missionary husband's alcohol addiction and how it almost destroyed their marriage.
Is It Abuse?
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie interview Darby Strickland, a faculty member and counselor with Christian counseling & educational foundation as well as th...
Parenting Priorities
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie shares seven fundamentals truths parents must teach their kids in order for them to be healthy and strong. Chapter #1 1:45 I...
Doing the Right Thing
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Karen's marriage lasted nearly 30 years. She and her husband were financially successful and both loved the Lord. In fact, her husband is the one who ...
Fighting Fair
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Relationship Truth, Unfiltered, Leslie discusses why conflict doesn’t have to be a negative part of relationships. She’ll addre...
Advice From a Family Law Attorney
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Ann Modesti is a long-time family law attorney who shares, from a Christian perspective, what women need to know when considering a divorce.
Dealing Biblically with Domestic Violence
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic Violence is rampant…even in the church. 1 in 4 Christian women report being in an emotionally destructive marriage. In this episode you’...
”What Can I Do?” One Woman’s Story of Staying Well
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tami has been married for 32 years and has seven kids. Her relationship disappointing from the beginning but it eventually turned destructive. Tami's ...
How Do I Know If This Relationship Is Dead?
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special audio version of a workshop Leslie conducted where she answers the questions, "How Long Do I Keep Trying?" and "How Do I Know if Thi...
A Story of Faith, Loss, and Learning
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie introduces you to a powerful member of her coaching team. Elise Berryhill shares, vulnerably, about her experience with grief a...
Healing From Emotional Abuse
19 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie shares stories you haven’t heard before about her personal experience with emotional abuse and the impact it had on her, even...
How I Accelerated My Healing From a Destructive Marriage
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode you'll meet Suzanne, a woman who didn't even recognize many of her habits as being the result of her destructive marriage. The product...
Advocating for Abuse Victims
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s guest is Joy Forrest, founder and Executive Director of Called to Peace Ministries and author of, “Called to Peace: A Survivor's Guide to ...
Ready to Take a Chance Again?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you know when you're ready to date again?
What My Mom’s Destructive Marriage Did to Me
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah is the daughter of Maureen from Episode 3, "Free After 41 Years." Hear Hannah describe what life was like growing up with her destructive fathe...
Dealing with Sexual Betrayal
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been impacted by sexual betrayal? Take the FREE QUIZ HERE: www.braveone.com/freequiz Dr. Sherri Keffer knows - personally - the devastation o...
Three More Lies Christian Women Believe
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discover three more lies that Christian women often believe...lies that keep them stuck, afraid, and silent. 1. It's your fault y...
My Husband Doesn’t Care
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie deals with the topic of indifference. When does it cross the line and become an abusive apathy?
Married to a Sexually Abusive Pastor
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alicia was pregnant with her sixth child when a virus left her paralyzed. Her sexually addicted pastor-husband used her disability as an opportunity t...
When a Good Christian Girl’s Marriage Goes Bad Part 2
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of Leslie’s interview with author Gretchen Baskerville you’ll hear more about what God has to say about marriage and divorce. They wil...
When a Good Christian Girl’s Marriage Goes Bad Part 1
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gretchen Baskerville was the ultimate good Christian girl. She followed all the "rules" so she would get all of God's blessings. And then her marriage...
How to Stay Sane in a Destructive Marriage
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie's advice when it comes to a destructive marriage is to "stay well" or "leave well." In today's episode she talks about staying well. When leavi...
A Missionary’s Marriage Story
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roby and her husband vetted aspiring ministers about the strength of their marriages...meanwhile their own marriage was hanging by a thread. Hear this...
Jesus and Gender Roles
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie Vernick talks to Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher, authors of, "Jesus and Gender: Living as Sisters and Brothers in Chri...
What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie reveals the three must-have ingredients in any healthy relationship. And, she reveals when the line is crossed and a relationsh...
Three Lies that Keep Victims of Abuse Silent
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Leslie breaks down three popular teachings of the church that keep victims of abuse silent: 1. God calls us to forgive and forget 2. ...
Free After 41 Years
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find out how one woman faced the truth about her marriage and learned how to live in that truth.
Men Who Abuse
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leslie Interviews Reverend Chris Moles, author of, "The Heart of Domestic Abuse: Gospel Solutions for Men Who Use Control and Violence in the Home."
The Importance of this Podcast
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Leslie explains why she's so passionate about helping people with destructive relationships and how her ministry impacted Julie's lif...
RelationshipTruth: Unfiltered Trailer
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find out what you can expect from Leslie Vernick's brand new podcast