Hope in Your Heartbreak: First Steps for Sexually Betrayed Wives with Ellen Mary Dykas

September 22, 2026
00:00 40:20
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Some conversations ask us to slow down, listen with compassion, and make room for the pain others may be carrying. This week's episode of The Love Offering Podcast is one of those conversations. I'm joined by Ellen Mary Dykas, director of Equipping for Ministry to Women at Harvest USA, to talk about finding hope after sexual betrayal. Whether this is part of your own story or you want to better support someone you love, Ellen offers compassionate, biblical guidance for walking through heartbreak with wisdom and grace.

In our conversation, we discuss:

  • Why sexual betrayal can feel so traumatic and disorienting
  • Why a wife is not responsible for her husband's sinful choices
  • How to recognize genuine repentance
  • The differences between forgiveness, reconciliation, and restored trust
  • How wise boundaries can support safety and healing
  • What to look for in a trustworthy counselor, pastor, or friend
  • How Jesus meets us in the middle of an unwanted journey

If this subject is tender for you, please listen with care. You do not have to minimize your pain, rush your healing, or determine the entire future today. Jesus sees you, draws near to your broken heart, and will help you take the next faithful step.

Access the free six-session video course, Hope in Your Heartbreak: First Steps for Sexually Betrayed Wives:
https://harvestusa.org/hope/

Learn more about Harvest USA and its resources:
https://harvestusa.org/

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https://rachaelkadams.com/

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Author of A Little Goes a Long Way and Everyday Prayers for Love, Rachael Adams, hopes to help women realize God’s love and purpose for their lives. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, Crosswalk, Proverbs 31, Today Parenting, and YouVersion. Connect with her by visiting rachaelkadams.com, searching @rachaeladamsauthor on Instagram and Facebook, and tuning in to The Love Offering Podcast every Tuesday on your favorite listening platform.
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