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Forgiving and Healing: Rebuilding Trust After Betrayal

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When trust is broken in a marriage, forgiveness can feel impossible—but it is the key to healing and restoration. In this episode of Abundantly Expectant Marriage, we dive into Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness, the difference between forgiveness and trust, and practical steps for couples to rebuild after betrayal. Whether you're struggling to forgive or seeking to rebuild trust in your relationship, this conversation will offer biblical wisdom, encouragement, and hope. Tune in now at AEMarriage.com.

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Scripture References:

• Matthew 18:21-22 - “Then Peter came to him and asked, “Lord, how often should I forgive someone who sins against me? Seven times?” “No, not seven times,” Jesus replied, “but seventy times seven!”
• Luke‬ ‭23‬:‭34‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - “Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they don’t know what they are doing.” And the soldiers gambled for his clothes by throwing dice.”
• Romans‬ ‭5‬:‭7‬-‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - “Now, most people would not be willing to die for an upright person, though someone might perhaps be willing to die for a person who is especially good. But God showed his great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners.”

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
  • This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
  • This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
  • Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
  • This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
  • This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

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Links to Focus On The Family: 

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• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)