Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast

270 How to Survive Marital Infidelity: Faith, Forgiveness, and Fidelity

June 13, 2024
00:00 29:25
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Episode Summary: 

In this episode, I chat with Jill Savage of “No More Perfect Marriages.” She shared her story of infidelity in her marriage, and how God has since healed her marriage so that she and her husband, Mark, now have a beautiful sacred scar and are able to minister to other married couples in despair.

 

Quotables from the episode:

  • The normal trials of life is the stuff that ultimately leaves us with sacred scars.
  • Painful trials are part of our normal experience this side of heaven.
  • Our marriage experienced a slow-fade while we both had huge responsibilities outside the home.
  • The downward spiral started with an emotional affair and then resulted in a physical affair.
  • The enemy took a direct hit to our greatest area of ministry.
  • I began a one year process of standing for my marriage.
  • “Standing for Your Marriage” is when one spouse believes and contends for the marriage while the other spouse checks out.
  • The most painful thing I have ever experienced was my husband’s betrayal.
  • I had a ministry based on authenticity and I determined to be open and honest about my pain.
  • I didn’t cause my husband’s infidelity, but I did contribute to the dysfunction in my marriage.
  • It’s important that we build a supportive community outside of times of tragedy because when we’re in a crisis, we don’t have the energy to do that.
  • We can use our hard times as fertilizer for growth!
  • As I began to change, my husband started seeing that as his own personal seeds of growth.
  • God can turn our pain into his purposes.
  • God forgives us the first time we ask—when are we going to forgive ourselves?
  • Nothing is impossible with God.
  • The God of the universe wants to do his best work in the cracks of your life.
  • It takes two to build a marriage, but it takes one to divorce.
  • It takes two to restore a marriage, but it takes One to restore a life.

 

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Guest:

Jill Savage is an author and speaker who is passionate about relationships. She has been called one of today’s most exciting female speakers.  Her honest, engaging communication is strengthened by her ability to make her audience laugh while they learn.

Jill is the host of the No More Perfect Podcast and the author of fourteen books including Empty Nest, Full Life, Real Moms ... Real Jesus, the best-selling No More Perfect Moms, No More Perfect Kids, Better Together, and No More Perfect Marriages. Jill and her husband, Mark, live in Illinois and have five children and eight grandchildren. You can find Jill online at www.jillsavage.org.

 

Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

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Meet Your Host
Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a hope concierge! She is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, international speaker, and award-winning author dedicated to offering hope, healing, and practical tools for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As the host of the top-rated podcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective, she combines her professional expertise with biblical truth to empower listeners to overcome anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges through faith.

A trusted voice in Christian mental health, Dr. Bengtson is the bestselling author of Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey through Depression and Breaking Anxiety's Grip. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she has helped countless individuals find lasting freedom from fear, stress, and discouragement.

Dr. Bengtson is a frequent media guest on platforms such as Focus on the Family, Life Today, and Moody Radio. Her writing and resources have been featured on outlets including Crosswalk, iBelieve, and Salem Media, equipping believers to embrace God's promises in every season.

Connect with Dr. Bengtson at DrMichelleBengtson.com, where she shares faith-based encouragement, expert insights, and free resources for cultivating a hope-filled life.
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