Teach Them Diligently

Breaking the Cycle: Healing from Parental Divorce


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How does parental divorce impact adult relationships later in life? In this eye-opening interview, Kent Darcie shares his personal journey from experiencing parental divorce to becoming a dedicated advocate and resource for adults and couples affected by it.

Whether you are dating, preparing for marriage, or looking to strengthen your current relationship, this episode offers practical guidance on healing, specialized premarital preparation, and building a healthy marriage rooted in faith.

 

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN:
  • The Hidden Impact: How parental divorce silently affects trust, communication, and vulnerability in adult relationships.

  • Tailored Premarital Counseling: Why standard premarital prep often overlooks the unique hurdles faced by adults with divorced parents.

  • Emotional Reprogramming: Practical steps for identifying, healing, and changing negative beliefs and emotional wounds left behind by divorce.

  • Building a Strong Foundation: How to use biblical principles and intentional conversations to establish a thriving, healthy marriage.

  • Equipping Families & Churches: Available resources and support networks designed for children and adults of divorce.

     

    RESOURCES MENTIONED:

    • Hope4ADP.com
    • Choose a Better Path (Book)
    • Divorce Care Program
    • Divorce Care for Kids
    • TTD365 Membership– Were you not able to join us at TTD this year? Don’t miss out on the encouragement. Listen to all sessions through our membership! 
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      ABOUT THE GUEST: 

      Kent Darcie, founder of Adult Children of Divorce Ministries, is committed to breaking the cycle of divorce among adults with divorced parents. Kent received his Masters in Counseling Psychology from Moody Theological Seminary and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

      He authored “Choose a Better Path: Overcoming the impact of Your Parents’ Divorce which is a devotional that helps adults with divorced parents identify and process issues (i.e. anger, mistrust, fear of abandonment, father hunger) created by their parents’ divorce.
      Since 2004, Kent has written and spoken extensively on the impact of parental divorce that continues after their kids are grown. He is also addressing the latest wrinkle in parental divorce, Gray Divorce, which occurs after the children have grown.
      Kent’s newest book is “Preparing to Say ‘I do’ When Parents said ‘I don’t’: A Premarital Guide for Adults with Divorced Parents”. Kent has been married to his high-school sweetheart, Kathy, for over 40 years. They have three adult children and live in Southeast Michigan.

       

       
      PODCAST SPONSOR:

      The need of the hour is not simply more educated people—but grounded leaders. We need men and women with the courage to stand for truth in a culture that’s drifting. At Bob Jones University, we live that out through the BJU Promise—to prepare each student to pursue a higher calling. We anchor students in truth through a biblical worldview across every discipline. We mentor them in wisdom through faculty who invest personally in their growth. And we strengthen their faith through intentional discipleship, meaningful community, and daily opportunities to walk with Christ. It’s why homeschool families love BJU—over 30% of our students come from homeschool backgrounds and they would love to meet you and share what God is doing at Bob Jones University. Schedule your visit at BJU.EDU.

       

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