She lived in our home, shared our table, and became part of our family until the day it all unraveled. What started as an act of compassion toward a young, expectant mother ended in one of the deepest betrayals we've ever faced. In this episode, we share how it unfolded, the impact it had on our family and community, and what we've learned about walking through betrayal with Jesus at the center.

Betrayal has a way of shaking more than just your trust; it can rattle your faith, your confidence, and even your sense of reality. We'll talk about what betrayal tries to steal, why it hurts so deeply, and the perspective that helped us begin to heal. From the Bible to our own story, you'll hear how betrayal doesn't have to be the end of your assignment; it may be the doorway into your next one.

If you've ever been blindsided by someone you trusted, we want you to know you're not alone. Our hope is that this conversation feels like a deep breath, a reminder that even in betrayal, Jesus is near, and He can turn the wound into a doorway to healing and new beginnings.

Key Timestamps:

[00:00:00] Introduction [00:01:53] Why Was This Story So Hard to Share? [00:04:38] The Text That Changed Everything [00:05:43] Opening Our Home and Hearts to a Stranger [00:13:52] The Revelation We Never Saw Coming [00:19:59] The Lies Begin to Unravel [00:21:41] The Moment It All Finally Made Sense [00:22:21] Confrontation and Discovery [00:23:48] When the Full Truth Comes Out [00:26:51] Extending Help And Facing Rejection [00:29:06] Picking Up the Pieces After Betrayal [00:33:23] What Betrayal Really Teaches Us About Trust [00:36:14] Finding Strength in God's Faithfulness [00:40:12] A Word of Hope for Anyone Hurting

Memorable Quotes:

"We walked through it so we want to make sure that you don't walk through it, in the way that the enemy intended, but that you see yourself as a victor and as part of the process." [00:04:04] – Melissa Edmiston

" The betrayal wasn't about the girl. It was about what God was strengthening in us for the road and for his plans and what lay ahead." [00:38:07] – Jonathan Edmiston

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