EXTRAordinary Lives

Nancy Deanne Halliday: My Unintended Journey


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Nancy never expected to experience marital unfaithfulness and was grieved to find out her husband's secret after 20 years of marriage. EXTRAordinarly, Nancy found a program at her church that helped her process this betrayal, become closer to Jesus, and learn how to live a more authentic life. Today, she and her husband share their story to help other couples, and she has blossomed in creativity, starting her own interior design business and, recently, a non-profit “dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after the devastation of a partner’s addiction, infidelity, or abandonment." You will learn so much from Nancy, who is engaging, joyful, and wise.


Show Notes:

Nancy refers to the program at North Coast Church in Vista, California, called UJ - "Unintended Journey" - North Coast Church (Vista Campus). The next session begins August 11th, 2025 - registration usually stays open through Labor Day:

⁠https://www.northcoastchurch.com/support_groups/unintended-journey/⁠

  • ⁠Book 1 (UJ) ⁠ - The Healing Choice Guidebook by Susan Allen - 6 month class
  • Book 2 (UJ) - The Healing Choice Guidebook II:  The Journey Continues by Susan Allen - this book is currently sold out but can be purchased through Marlene at the church - 6 month class.
  • ⁠Book 3 (UJ)⁠ - Boundaries - 1 year class
  • Advanced UJ Books/Classes (after you finish the first 3 books) - each are 6 month classes that begin either August or January of each year:
  • ⁠Safe People⁠
  • ⁠Married & Alone⁠
  • ⁠Intimacy Anorexia⁠


Nancy also mentions Lysa TerKeurst - Proverbs 31 Ministries⁠https://lysaterkeurst.com/⁠

These are the books of Lysa's that helped during a time of struggling with Betrayal.  ⁠Here is a link⁠ to a bundle that has all 4 amazing books:

  • Forgiving What You Can't Forget
  • It's Not Supposed to Be This Way
  • Good Boundaries and Goodbyes
  • Uninvited


Bob Goff:

  • ⁠Love Does book⁠
  • ⁠Dream Big Framework Academy Classes⁠


Nancy’s interior design business can be found at [email protected] and ⁠NDRestore.org⁠

  • Follow her on Instagram Page at @nancydeanne_decor
  • Here is the SD Voyager Magazine’s article about her design business: ⁠https://sdvoyager.com/interview/life-work-with-nancy-halladay/⁠
  • And Canvas Rebel’s article: ⁠https://canvasrebel.com/meet-nancy-halladay/⁠
  • Nancy's NEW nonprofit for women is “dedicated to helping women reclaim their lives after the devastation of a partner’s addiction, infidelity, or abandonment. We believe every woman deserves a peaceful space that reflects her strength and worth.” Find more info at ⁠ndrestore.org⁠.


Ellen mentions Josh White of Door of Hope in Portland, Oregon and his mantra, "Even on our worst days, Jesus is crazy about us." Here's a link to the church's podcast; this one features a message about Psalm 23: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/door-of-hope-southeast/id1263227507?i=1000698623525

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EXTRAordinary LivesBy Ellen Bennett