In this powerful episode of the ActsSocial Podcast, host Shawn Whitson welcomes Deana and Lizzie, the voices behind Surviving Toxic Relationships, to share their raw, faith-filled journeys of escaping destructive marriages and finding God’s peace. Deana recounts her 27-year marriage to a man who appeared to be a devoted Christian but was secretly living a double life filled with betrayal, manipulation, and control. She reveals the subtle ways abuse can hide behind charm, spiritual language, and even church involvement—and how repeated cycles of false repentance kept her trapped for years. With courage and vulnerability, she unpacks the tactics of narcissistic abuse—love bombing, gaslighting, “flying monkeys,” and “hoovering”—and the painful reality of seeing children used as tools in the cycle of control. Yet, her testimony is also one of divine intervention: the moments she cried out to God, the peace that came when He released her to leave, and the clarity that true repentance is proven in lasting change, not empty words. If you’ve ever struggled to reconcile your faith with the decision to leave a toxic relationship—or wondered how to discern God’s will in the middle of heartbreak—this episode offers both practical wisdom and deep spiritual encouragement. To watch more contents visit 👇 https://actssocial.com/blog/when-love-turns-toxic-finding-gods-freedom-after-narcissistic-abuse