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How Faith Leaders Can Support Couples Affected By Sexual Addiction & Betrayal Trauma w/ Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith

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In this episode, host Tara McCausland speaks with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith about their personal experience with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma and their journey to now helping others with similar challenges. The discussion delves into common mistakes faith leaders make in addressing sexual addiction and betrayal trauma and emphasizes the importance of education, support, and using outside resources to better serve these couples. They outline three phases of rebuilding relational intimacy after betrayal: recovery, restoration, and renewal. The concept of not rushing or forcing forgiveness and trust is addressed. The episode concludes with advice for couples at various stages of recovery and details on how faith communities can support them.

Find the Raabsmith's free resources here.

Get a copy of the 9 Best Practices for Faith Leaders pdf here.

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Upcoming Events (00:00:00)

2. Meet Our Guests: Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith (00:01:43)

3. The Raabsmiths' Journey to Healing (00:03:41)

4. Common Mistakes Churches Make (00:07:10)

5. Supporting Betrayed Partners (00:13:21)

6. Handling Addictive Behaviors in Faith Communities (00:23:57)

7. Understanding Sexual Addiction (00:28:50)

8. The Role of Pastors in Recovery (00:29:50)

9. The Importance of Community Support (00:31:00)

10. Common Mistakes Churches Make (00:31:46)

11. Addressing Individual and Couple Issues (00:32:24)

12. The Three Phases of Rebuilding Intimacy (00:39:02)

13. Not Forcing Forgiveness and Trust (00:43:45)

14. The Role of the Church in Healing (00:47:12)

15. Hope and Encouragement for Couples (00:52:49)

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In this episode, host Tara McCausland speaks with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith about their personal experience with sexual addiction and betrayal trauma and their journey to now helping others with similar challenges. The discussion delves into common mistakes faith leaders make in addressing sexual addiction and betrayal trauma and emphasizes the importance of education, support, and using outside resources to better serve these couples. They outline three phases of rebuilding relational intimacy after betrayal: recovery, restoration, and renewal. The concept of not rushing or forcing forgiveness and trust is addressed. The episode concludes with advice for couples at various stages of recovery and details on how faith communities can support them.

Find the Raabsmith's free resources here.

Get a copy of the 9 Best Practices for Faith Leaders pdf here.

Support the show

SA Lifeline Foundation
SAL 12 Step
Find an SAL12Step Meeting
Donate
Contact to ask questions or make comments
Transcripts

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Introduction and Upcoming Events (00:00:00)

2. Meet Our Guests: Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith (00:01:43)

3. The Raabsmiths' Journey to Healing (00:03:41)

4. Common Mistakes Churches Make (00:07:10)

5. Supporting Betrayed Partners (00:13:21)

6. Handling Addictive Behaviors in Faith Communities (00:23:57)

7. Understanding Sexual Addiction (00:28:50)

8. The Role of Pastors in Recovery (00:29:50)

9. The Importance of Community Support (00:31:00)

10. Common Mistakes Churches Make (00:31:46)

11. Addressing Individual and Couple Issues (00:32:24)

12. The Three Phases of Rebuilding Intimacy (00:39:02)

13. Not Forcing Forgiveness and Trust (00:43:45)

14. The Role of the Church in Healing (00:47:12)

15. Hope and Encouragement for Couples (00:52:49)

73 episodes

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