So many young people from divorced or dysfunctional families assume their story is unique — or worse, that they’re destined to repeat the same patterns. But the truth is, family brokenness is far more common than anyone talks about. And God has been dealing with messy family dynamics since the beginning of time.

In this episode, Deacon Ryan Budd, who served as Dr. Scott Hahn’s research assistant, reveals how the Bible is full of families just as complicated, chaotic, and wounded as ours. He explains why God doesn’t simply “fix” things instantly, how healing actually unfolds, and what Scripture shows us about breaking cycles and building something new.

We cover:

• Why broken families are more common than you think
• The surprising dysfunction hidden in biblical stories
• How God works through pain instead of erasing it
• David’s family drama — and what it shows us about redemption
• Practical steps to begin healing and avoid repeating the past

If you’ve ever feared that your future family is doomed by your past, or you’re searching for hope in the mess you come from, this episode is for you.

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