A Wife Like Me

Infidelity, heart-crushing endings, boundaries, and trusting God's timing are just a few things we chat about with Courtney Joseph Fallick! Courtney's new book, Still Standing is a must read for anyone in a difficult season. Still Standing features reflection questions and action steps at the end of each chapter, empowering women to emerge stronger after heart-crushing struggles, cling to God’s promises, and move forward stronger than before. Grab Still Standing, here: https://womenlivingwell.org/stillstanding/ Find Courtney Joseph Fallick, here: https://womenlivingwell.org/ Link to give, here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1164 Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qg Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

Do you want to know how to stand confidently in your created identity—affirmed, decisive, and clear about your purpose? Today we sit down with Nicole O. Salmon and discuss how to: Embrace your unique identity, operate confidently in your purpose, and be the best version of yourself according to God’s design. Grab Courage and Confidence, here: https://www.tyndale.com/p/courage-and-confidence/9781641588331 Find Nicole O. Salmon, here: https://www.nicoleosalmon.com/ Link to give, here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1164 Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qg Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

These days, brokenness feels more comfortable to discuss than holiness. It’s easier to say that we are more messy than holy, and that healing is a long way off. But what if holiness in your everyday is not only possible, but biblical? In today's episode we sit down with Karen Stiller, author of Holiness Here, and hear her offer practical and inspiring ways to transform our lives as we understand that holiness is in fact, here. Grab your copy of Holiness Here, here: https://www.amazon.ca/Holiness-Here-Searching-Ordinary-Everyday/dp/1641587458 Find Karen Stiller, here: https://karenstiller.com/ Link to give, here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1164 Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qg Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Bauman Grief Video: https://youtu.be/cVdLP_SKNcw?si=1a8Fznzm1MV40XX3 Support the show

What do we need to do as parents to raise kind, confident, resilient kids? How will our kids become mentally STRONG? We sit down with Dr. Charles Fay, president of the Love and Logic Institute Inc. to chat about all the things we can do as parents to develop well rounded, responsible kids who love the Lord! Grab your copy of Raising Mentally Strong Kids, here: https://www.christianbook.com/mentally-neuroscience-confident-responsible-resilient-children/9781496484796/pd/484796 Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qg Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

As a mom, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and limited by the demands on your life. Instead of just getting by, what if you learn how to recognize and follow the Holy Spirit's lead so you can experience the abundant life Jesus promised? Today we hear from Jessica Hurlbut, author of Unlimited Motherhood to learn how we can overcome the 12 limits that overwhelm us as moms! Grab Unlimited Motherhood, here: https://www.jessicahurlbut.com/ Grab Anonymous, here: https://goodreads.com/book/show/627266.Anonymous Link to give, here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1164 Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qg Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

In today's episode we discuss ongoing, unrepentant sin as well as the different elements to the Biblical Plan for Separation. Please listen and share with your people so that we as a church body never dismiss this damaging cycle within many Christian (and non-Christian) marriages today. National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 817-369-3970 Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me NOTES: Biblical Plan for Separation with the Intent of Reconciliation + Restoration Purpose The goal of a biblical separation is to provide space to evaluate and repair the broken parts of the marriage, resulting in two healthy people and a restored marriage that both spouses love. Guidelines for Healing Time frame: Boundaries regarding communication with the opposite sex: Types of counseling, consistency and frequency for wife: Types of counseling, consistency and frequency for husband: Expectations regarding enjoyable time together: Expectations regarding communication and intimacy: Living arrangements: Care of the children; schedule for stays at home: Goals that must be met for the separation to end and couple to be reunified: If by the end of the time frame the above goals are not met: Expectations after reunification: If expectations after reunification are not met: Support the show

Could you spot abuse in your or your friends' marriage? In today's episode we clearly define sexual, spiritual, physical, and financial abuse. Please listen and share with your people so that we as a church body never dismiss this damaging cycle within many Christian (and non-Christian) marriages today. National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 817-369-3970 Scriptures referenced: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8; Galatians 5:13-14; Ephesians 5:25 Biblical Submission Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/biblical-submission/id1475974345?i=1000569525433 Grab The Emotionally Destructive Marriage here. Grab Is It Me? here. Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qg Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Notes: SEXUAL ABUSE Sexual abuse in marriage is any form of sexual acts that uses force, trickery, or manipulation. Sexual abuse can look like withholding sex as a form of punishment. The abuser might refuse or threaten to remove sex if they don’t get their way. Withholding sex is a weapon to establish or maintain dominance. Using sex as a weapon to control is sexual abuse. Sexual abuse can also look like marital rape. Any time one spouse is not in agreement or has not willingly engaged in a sexual act, it is rape. It is any sexual act committed against a spouse’s will. The abuser may use physical force, threats of force, or psychological force, fear, or manipulation to engage in marital rape. 1 in 10 spouses are raped by their spouse. Any sexual act should be mutually consented - any time it is not, it is sexual abuse. Sexual abuse may also look like criticizing your physical appearance. Abusers might use offensive language about your body or your physical appearance. Abusers might use offensive language about your body or your appearance to undermine your self-worth. This is not love, it is a form of sexual abuse. Sexual abuse might also look like unwanted aggression during sexual acts. Hitting, choking, or using any type of force is also sexual abuse. SPIRITUAL ABUSE Spiritual abuse is using Scripture, biblical concepts or belief systems to control, manipulate, or enforce power over anot Support the show

What is a biblical plan for separation with the intent of reconciliation and restoration, when is it necessary, and what does it look like? We're diving into this as well as one type of abuse, being emotional abuse. Please listen and share with your people so that we as a church body never dismiss this damaging cycle within many Christian (and non-Christian) marriages today. National Domestic Abuse Hotline: 817-369-3970 Grab The Emotionally Destructive Marriage here. Grab Is It Me? here. Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qg Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Notes: Emotional abuse involves controlling another person by using emotions to criticize, embarrass, shame, blame, or otherwise manipulate them. It can be subtle and insidious, but it can also be overt and manipulative. The goal of the emotional abuser is to control and have power over their spouse. Emotional abuse might look like one spouse isolating the other spouse, taking away their network of support. The abuser might feel insecure or afraid of their spouse leaving them or finding or thinking anything different than the abuser, so the abuser attempts to keep them isolated, away from the influence of others. Any time a spouse prevents their spouse from support networks and controls who they can and cannot be with, or when and how they can be with them, this is emotional abuse. Emotional abuse might also look like the abusive spouse making threats. The abuser might threaten a certain type of consequence be inflicted, they might threaten to leave, to withhold finances or information, they might withhold sex or affection, a car, a place to stay, the abuser might threaten sharing false information with family or friends, or with an attorny - or they might threaten taking the kids away, or they might threaten self harm or suicide. Any type of threat is emotional abuse. Emotional abuse could also be yelling or name calling. Statements such as “You’re so dumb. You’re fat. You're a freak. You’re an idot.” Or any verbal outbursts - this is emotional abuse. It might also look like gaslighting. Gaslighting is when the abuser makes the victim question their reality to gain power and control. It’s a way to create doubt and confusion. The victim will typically make a statement, and the abuser w Support the show

Do you ever feel there are parts to your life or story that are too far from God's reach? In this incredible conversation with Shadia Hrichi, author of Rahab: Rediscovering the God Who Saves Me, we learn how God uses a prostitute to teach us about God's love and redeeming power. Get your copy of Rahab, here: https://www.shadiahrichi.com/rahab/ Find Shadia Hrichi, here: https://www.shadiahrichi.com/ Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Watch on YouTube, here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe5HUNNkN0hhA8Xv-g1R3qg Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

What if you were created with a particular style for prayer - and by discovering the style most instinctive to your individual personality, staying in touch with God throughout the day became simple and all the more joyful? In this eye-opening conversation with Janet McHenry, author of Praying Personalities: Finding Your Natural Prayer Style, we learn about the different praying personalities so we experience freedom to communicate with God! Grab Praying Personalities, here: https://www.amazon.com/Praying-Personalities-Janet-Holm-McHenry-ebook/dp/B0CRX2Y7GV Find Janet McHenry, here: https://www.janetmchenry.com/ Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 noprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/ Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

Why do we exist, who do we reach, and what are we working on? Find out in today's episode! Link to give, here: https://app.givingheartsday.org/#/charity/1164 Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

When you suffer a loss, you enter the realm of "used to be." You used to be part of a community. You used to be employed. You used to be pregnant, secure, healthy, sober. You used to be a son or daughter, a brother or sister, a mother or father, a husband or wife. And in that used-to-be space, you can feel stuck. How can we navigate loss and find a path forward? Pastor-counselor duo Chuck and Ashley Elliott are on the podcast today sharing their wisdom with us and you don't want to miss it! Grab I Used To Be, here: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65650880-i-used-to-be Find Chuck and Ashley, here: https://thrivingbeyondbelief.com/chuck-ashley-elliott/ Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 noprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/ Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

Most of us admit to being overworked, hurried, anxious, lonely, and battered by uncertainty. We want to be thankful for all we have, but the chaos of our lives holds us back. On today's episode we sit down with the gals at The Ruth Experience to chat about their new book, Daily Acts of Gratitude: 365 Inspirations to Encourage A Life of Thankfulness. Tune in and be encouraged! Grab The One Year Daily Acts of Gratitude Devotional, here: https://www.theruthexperience.com/p/our-book.html Find The Ruth Experience, here: https://www.theruthexperience.com/ Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 noprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/ Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

How can we talk to our kids about God's truth regarding sexuality, marriage and family, gender identity, and human biology? How can we teach our kids to treat those who hold different beliefs with gentle, Christlike compassion without compromising their biblical values? On today's episode, we sit down with Hillary Morgan Ferrer, found of Mama Bear Apologetics to dive into her new book, Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality: Empowering Your Kids to Understand & Live Out God's Design! Grab Mama Bear Apologetics, here: https://mamabearapologetics.com/book/ Find Hillary Morgan Ferrer, here: https://mamabearapologetics.com/speaking/ Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 noprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/ Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

What are my biggest takeaways from our series on betrayal and infidelity? You'll hear them all in this recap episode! Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 noprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/ Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

Stephanie Broersma joins us today to share her story with infidelity and how she navigated the devastation within her marriage. She shares how her and her husband have walked the journey of healing and how they protect their marriage today. Find Stephanie Broersma, here: https://reclaimedministry.com/ Grab Reclaimed: Finding Your Identity after Marriage Betrayal, here: https://reclaimedministry.com/product/reclaimed-book/ Find help through Pure Desire Ministries, here: https://puredesire.org/who-we-are/ Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 noprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/ Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

"Somebody started giving me compliments and started paying attention to me. It seemed innocent at first. Even though I knew it wasn't right, it made me feel good." On today's episode we hear from our dear friend Shannon Geurin, and hear her vulnerable story of infidelity in her marriage. Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 noprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/ Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

As Christian women, are we really immune to infidelity? Today we hear from Tess Scott, who's walked through her own journey of infidelity and shares her insights into how betrayal so easily can begin, and what we can do to safeguard against it. Find Tess Scott, here: https://tessscott.com/ Help the marriages in your community by partnering with A Wife Like Me (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/giv Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife.../dp/057847059 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-da Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/.../63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: Support the show

Betrayal can be felt emotionally through friendships, spiritually through biblical community, or physically through loss, break or change in relationship. The more betrayal we experience, the more difficult it can be to repair and break free. But it's possible! Today we sit down with Christian Counselor Shayla Haller about her journey working with couples who've walked through betrayal and infidelity and hear the hard truth about all the things. We pray this episode helps your healing or the healing of those you know and love. Find Shayla Haller, here: https://seattlechristiancounseling.com/counselors/shayla-haller Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife.../dp/0578470594 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/ Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/.../63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show

Fidelity is the state of being faithful; so any time there is anything hidden, there is infidelity. A big theme that is consistent with evil is that those who are doing evil want to hide. Coming into the light is where we find healing and wholeness, because our nature is to hide and stay in shame. So how can we do that? We sit down with Christian Counselor Todd Webb and hear from his years of counseling couples walking through infidelity and coming out on the other side. This conversation is INCREDIBLE and we pray it blesses you and those you love! Find Todd Webb, here: toddw@seattlechristiancounseling.com Partner with us through donating (A Wife Like Me is a 501(c)3 nonprofit), here: https://awifelikeme.com/give Grab our book, Dear Wife, here: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Wife-Invitations-Practice-Connection/dp/0578470594 Listen to the A Wife Like Me Podcast, here: https://awifelikeme.com/podcast/ Grab our planner, Design My Day, here: https://awifelikeme.com/design-my-day Find out your Wife Type in less than 3 minutes, here: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/63b9c12b3108f50016d71ba7 Grab our FREE marriage resources, here: https://awifelikeme.com/subscribe-to-a-wife-like-me Support the show