83 | Our Infidelity Story: Same-Sex Attraction, Sexual Addiction & A Redeemed Marriage

10/18/21 • 83 min

Josh and Jaelyn Harrel (@restoredliving) are boldly sharing their story of infidelity, betrayal, confusion and God's redeeming grace.

I know that not every story ends this way, I have had relationships near and dear to me that ended after an affair, but I have also been very fortunate to see the true reconciliation that Jesus can bring after very real betrayal.

During today’s conversation, Josh and Jaelyn discuss the hardship that they faced when Josh had a deep, emotional affair, that included photos and videos, with someone of the same sex.

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They discuss the impact that pornography and sexual addiction has on a marriage, but most importantly, the very real work that Jesus has done within their marriage since that point. They discuss the healing process, the struggle in pursuing intimacy after the fact, accountability and how Jesus has been the healer of their hearts.

I pray that, for anyone who has walked through the tragedy of marital betrayal, that you will also see the genuine HOPE that comes with the death of Christ on the cross for our sins and brokenness. It does not have to be the end of your story.

For those of you wives who may be struggling within your marriages, whether it is from small or large betrayals, or if you just want to grow closer with your spouse and become best friends again, I want to remind you that The Wife Project Course: From Roommates to Soulmates will have its FINAL launch on Nov. 7th! This 8 1/2-week course has been transforming marriages and deeply impacting women who are single, engaged, and those married for 5 months to 50 years. We discuss biblical forgiveness, pursuit, navigating marriage with a spiritually dry spouse, how to have fun again, and so much more!

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Josh and Jaelyn Harrel (@restoredliving) are boldly sharing their story of infidelity, betrayal, confusion and God's redeeming grace.

During today’s conversation, Josh and Jaelyn discuss the hardship that they faced when Josh had a deep, emotional affair, that included photos and videos, with someone of the same sex.

The Wife Project: From Roommates to Soulmates launches on November 7th! Sign up for the waitlist here!

Follow along with Lindsey and her family on IG @livingeasywithlindsey!

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82 | Do You Miss Your Old Self, Mama?: How to Feel More Human, Adjust Your Parenting & Leave Guilt Behind

This is a conversation that I fully, completely believe in and plan to have FAR more often.

On today’s episode with Sarah Bragg, author of A Mother’s Guide to Raising Herself, we discuss the importance of not losing yourself within your motherhood, but rather growing INTO yourself. Jesus prunes us as we raise our little ones, mamas.

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He grows us just as much as we work to raise our little ones up well during our time together. But the question that I want to challenge you with today is: are you willing to be sanctified in your motherhood? Are you willing to fight for your own mental health rather than giving up and giving in?

Sarah and I are honest and vulnerable in this conversation as we discuss the struggles that we've had within our own parenting, how it’s never too late to change your parenting style and how I’m navigating that in my own life right now, why showing up on the days when you’re burnt out is more than enough and how to deal with pressure from family members when they tell you how to raise your own children.

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Lindsey Maestas (@livingeasywithlindsey) hosts the top-ranking podcast, The Living Easy Podcast, and speaks on the hope of the Gospel in the thick of difficult relationships, sex and intimacy, marriage, motherhood and deepening your faith. Subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to leave a quick rating + review and let us know what you think! Love you all and thank you so much for being here!

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84 | Perfect Life, Perfect Mom, Perfect Wife: Does It Exist? with Ruth Chou Simons

Ruth Chou Simons preached to my heart today. I cried as she spoke truth over me and this audience about the freedom given in life, in accomplishments and in motherhood via God’s grace.

Ruth’s new book, When Strivings Cease, speaks to women in all walks of life who are filled with anxiety because of the pressure to lead, pressure to be productive, pressure to seize the day or pressure to parent well around the clock.

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For those of you who may feel out of control of their circumstances and for the mama who just wants to make their child’s life the best that it can be, but the world creates defeat in your heart, this one is for you. Let us begin replacing the Gospel of self-improvement with the gospel of Grace. If you are new to the living easy podcast, I speak candidly about relationships, sex, marriage, studying God’s word and more - all with a biblical foundation.

Feel free to scroll through the episode titles once you finish this episode, because I guarantee that there is an episode (or five) for you! As always, grab a cup of coffee and join me for today’s sweet, encouraging conversation.

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