Men's Divorce Recovery

What does it mean to be a man on purpose? What does it mean to us, as men, when the Bible says we are a priest, profit, and king? How have women changed over the years and what does that mean for our role as men? Today we welcome Dave Johnson, author, former pastor, and corrections officer, who will share his years of wisdom and personal experience with us. Bible Passage Inspiration: 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement, who encourages us in our every affliction, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God.” Resources: www.MensDivorceRecovery.org

PART TWO of EPISODE If you are listening to this podcast you are well aware that divorce is one of the most painful and stressful events that a person can go through. But what are we doing with that pain? Are we sitting in a dark room alone? Are we numbing it with drugs, alcohol, or bad behavior? Or are we transforming that pain into something bigger? Are we letting God do his work within the pain? Today Dale and Chris discuss how to not waste your pain. Bible Passage Inspiration: 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement, who encourages us in our every affliction, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God.” Resources: www.MensDivorceRecovery.org

If you are listening to this podcast you are well aware that divorce is one of the most painful and stressful events that a person can go through. But what are we doing with that pain? Are we sitting in a dark room alone? Are we numbing it with drugs, alcohol, or bad behavior? Or are we transforming that pain into something bigger? Are we letting God do his work within the pain? Today Dale and Chris discuss how to not waste your pain. Bible Passage Inspiration: 2 Corinthians 1: 3-4 “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and God of all encouragement, who encourages us in our every affliction, so that we may be able to encourage those who are in any affliction with the encouragement with which we ourselves are encouraged by God.” Resources: www.MensDivorceRecovery.org

On today's mini episode Chris discusses God's everlasting and unending love. And if you are a Willie Wonka fan - or just like bad anologies - you'll like this episode! Chris apologizes for calling it the "Never-Ending Gobstopper" instead of the "Everlasting Godstopper"! Bible Reading: Psalm 37:4-5 "Take delight in the LORD, and he will give you your heart's desires. Commit everything you do to the LORD. Trust him, and he will help you." Resources: www.MensDivorceRecovery.org

PART TWO Who did God make us to be? How do we find our calling in life? Are some people made bad? On today’s podcast Dale and Chris will discuss the topics of dualism, personalism, and finding our calling in life as it relates to recovering from divorce. We hope you enjoy this philosophically focused episode and that it helps you find meaning in who you are! Bible Passage Inspiration: Jeremiah 1:4-5 “Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you Resources: www.mensdivorcerecovery.org

Who did God make us to be? How do we find our calling in life? Are some people made bad? On today's podcast Dale and Chris discuss the topics of dualism, personalism, and finding our calling in life as it relates to recovering from our divorce. We hope you enjoy this philosophically-focused episode and that it helps you find meaning in who you are! Bible Passage Inspiration: Jeremiah 1:4-5 "Now the word of the Lord came to me, saying, 'Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, and before you were born I consecrated you.'" Resources: www.MensDivorceRecovery.org

In today's mini espisode Chris discusses the lessons from the story of the man at the pool at Bethesda from John chapter 5. He will talk about what it means to want to be well and what we need to do to figure out if we are truly ready to ask for God's healing. Resources: John 5:1-16

PART TWO OF INTERVIEW Today we will discuss the topic of high conflict divorce. It’s unfortunate, but far too common for a poor marriage to end in a high conflict divorce. On this podcast we welcome Karen McMahon, Chief Visionary of Journey Beyond Divorce, to discuss what to do if we find ourselves in a high conflict divorce to survive and thrive. Bible Passage Inspiration: Hebrews 12:14 “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Resources: www.jbddivorcesupport.com

Today we will discuss the topic of high conflict divorce. It’s unfortunate, but far too common for a poor marriage to end in a high conflict divorce. On this podcast we welcome Karen McMahon, Chief Visionary of Journey Beyond Divorce, to discuss what to do if we find ourselves in a high conflict divorce to survive and thrive. Bible Passage Inspiration: Hebrews 12:14 “Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord.” Resources: www.jbddivorcesupport.com

Part Two of Interview We welcome back Greg Wheeler to the podcast for today’s episode. Greg is a relationship, Conscious Uncoupling, Divorce, and Calling In “The One” coach who has helped both men and women heal after separation and divorce. Today we zero in on the topic of achieving inner balance following divorce. We look forward to chatting with Greg and hope you learn something new! Bible Passage Inspiration: 2 Peter 3:17 “You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability.” Resources: https://gregwheelercoaching.com/ Single Parents Book: “Single Dad Essentials - The 12 Most Important ThIngs Single Dads Need To Know”

We welcome back Greg Wheeler to the podcast for today’s episode. Greg is a relationship, Conscious Uncoupling, Divorce, and Calling In “The One” coach who has helped both men and women heal after separation and divorce. Today we zero in on the topic of achieving inner balance following divorce. We look forward to chatting with Greg and hope you learn something new! Bible Passage Inspiration: 2 Peter 3:17 “You therefore, beloved, knowing this beforehand, take care that you are not carried away with the error of lawless people and lose your own stability.” Resources: https://gregwheelercoaching.com/ Single Parents Book: “Single Dad Essentials - The 12 Most Important ThIngs Single Dads Need To Know”

Happy New Year!! Today we have a very special guest - former NFL quarterback and man of God Jeff Kemp! On the podcast we will discuss his new book Receive: The Way of Jesus for Men, and specifically why forming a tight group of men is critical to not only your divorce recovery journey but also living a life that reflects Jesus’ love. Bible Passage Inspiration: 1 John 1:7 “But if we are living in the light, as God is in the light, then we have fellowship with each other, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, cleanses us from all sin.” Resources: https://jeffkempteam.com/receive/

To Purchase Danny's book and have MDR receive a contribution please Venmo Danny @TheThirdGift and mention MDR in the notes. Thank you! PART TWO OF INTERVIEW: On today’s episode we hear the incredible story of JD McCabe, a male survivor of domestic abuse. At the darkest moments of his life, JD chose to turn to God and lived to tell his amazing story. We hope this episode helps you to put everyone’s situation into perspective and to show you that no matter how low you get, you will survive if you trust in the Lord. Bible Passage Inspiration: Psalm 11:5 “The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.” Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Gift-Dance-Devil-Mother/dp/1643073834

On today’s episode we hear the incredible story of JD McCabe, a male survivor of domestic abuse. At the darkest moments of his life, JD chose to turn to God and lived to tell his amazing story. We hope this episode helps you to put everyone’s situation into perspective and to show you that no matter how low you get, you will survive if you trust in the Lord. Bible Passage Inspiration: Psalm 11:5 “The Lord tests the righteous, but his soul hates the wicked and the one who loves violence.” Resources: https://www.amazon.com/Third-Gift-Dance-Devil-Mother/dp/1643073834

PART TWO OF INTERVIEW On today’s podcast we will talk about what it takes to recover from divorce from both a physical and mental perspective. Our guest today is Alex Nugent who runs his own personal training and wellness business. We’ll discuss his own divorce journey, what he’s learned, and how guys can focus on their physical fitness to help support their mental health. Bible Passage Inspiration: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” Resources: instagram.com/iamnugefitness facebook.com/Alex.Nuge

On today’s podcast we will talk about what it takes to recover from divorce from both a physical and mental perspective. Our guest today is Alex Nugent who runs his own personal training and wellness business. We’ll discuss his own divorce journey, what he’s learned, and how guys can focus on their physical fitness to help support their mental health. Bible Passage Inspiration: 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 “Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies.” Resources: instagram.com/iamnugefitness facebook.com/Alex.Nuge

This is Part Two of the podcast with Scott Hall. Today’s podcast welcomes a very special guest. Singer and songwriter Scott Hall joins Dale and Chris today to discuss his song “Driveway”. Scott wrote this incredibly emotional song about his own experience and the experience of what dads go through following a divorce. No matter where you are in the divorce process Scott’s interview and song will reach your heart and touch your soul. Bible Passage Inspiration: Psalm 34:18 “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Resources: https://iamscotthall.com/home

Today’s podcast welcomes a very special guest. Singer and songwriter Scott Hall joins Dale and Chris today to discuss his song “Driveway”. Scott wrote this incredibly emotional song about his own experience and the experience of what dads go through following a divorce. No matter where you are in the divorce process Scott’s interview and song will reach your heart and touch your soul. Bible Passage Inspiration: Psalm 34:18 “The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Resources: https://iamscotthall.com/home Podcast Featuring: Dale J. Brown, Ph.D, Scott Hall, & Christopher Espinoza

This is Part Two of the interview with Chris Harper. On today’s podcast we welcome Chris Harper, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Betterman, an organization that helps men unleash the better man inside them by dismissing today’s toxic and passive cultural expressions of masculinity and empowering the timeless manhood fundamentals found in the Bible and in the person of Jesus Christ. Bible Passage Inspiration: 1 Timothy 3:5 “For if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how can he take care of the church of God?” Resources: www.betterman.com

On today’s podcast we welcome Chris Harper, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Betterman, an organization that helps men unleash the better man inside them by dismissing today’s toxic and passive cultural expressions of masculinity and empowering the timeless manhood fundamentals found in the Bible and in the person of Jesus Christ. Bible Passage Inspiration: 1 Timothy 3:5 “For if a man does not know how to manage his own household, how can he take care of the church of God?”