Healthy Questions After Betrayal | Ep. 7
Betrayal brings a flood of questions, and this episode helps navigate which ones are healthy to ask. Travis and Adelle define different types of betrayal—infidelity, dishonesty, emotional neglect, and disloyalty—and explain how they create emotional distance and break trust. They stress that while every betrayal story is unique, understanding the root of the pain is crucial for healing.
Subscriber's Corner: Asking the Right Questions
In a powerful segment, Travis and Adelle respond to a subscriber's question about what "sitting in it" looks like and which questions are productive. They share their own experience, admitting that they asked many "unhealthy" questions that only caused more pain. They advise bumping questions up with the Holy Spirit to discern if they will lead to healing or destruction. They share specific, heart-centered questions for both the betrayed and the betrayer to use in their journey toward restoration.
Key Takeaways for Healing
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Discernment is Key: Not all questions need to be answered. The enemy is in the details, and knowing too much can be destructive, haunting the betrayed spouse and hindering forgiveness.
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The Betrayer’s Role: A betrayed spouse needs to understand that their partner may not have all the answers. The betrayer's role is to seek out those answers and commit to full transparency to rebuild trust.
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Betrayal is a Process: Healing from betrayal is not a quick fix. It requires patience, intentional effort, and consistent communication to uncover the "why" behind the actions.
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Borrow Our Hope: Travis and Adelle remind listeners that regardless of how ugly or messy the situation is, there is always hope for restoration. God is a God of the impossible, and their story is living proof that a mess can be turned into a message.
Our "Walking Through Betrayal" Program
The "Walking Through Betrayal" program is a unique and proven path for couples who want to heal in a God-honoring way. It is designed to help you rebuild trust and intimacy, overcome fear and anger, and ultimately strengthen your faith and your marriage.
