In this week's episode of The Redeemed Marriage Podcast, Rusty and Heather discuss a listener's question from the United Kingdom regarding the impact of Heather's cancer diagnosis on their journey of reconciliation. Heather was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2016, just five years after their marriage crisis. This episode explores how the health crisis was challenging, but also served as a catalyst for reaffirming their commitment to one another. Rusty and Heather share their personal experiences, discussing the growth that came from facing such a significant life event together. Listen i ..read more

In this week's Summer Shorts episode, Rusty and Heather tackle two interconnected listener questions about post-affair communication challenges. They discuss the balance between healing from betrayal and moving forward in your marriage after infidelity. They address a betrayed spouse's anxiety about discussing the affair, fearing it may cause guilt for their partner. They also examine the struggle of an unfaithful spouse dealing with frequent, painful reminders of their past actions. Drawing from their personal experiences, Rusty and Heather offer practical advice on: Creating a safe space f ..read more

This week's episode of The Redeemed Marriage Podcast continues the Summer Shorts series, addressing a question from a listener in Mississippi about the potential impact of married couples sleeping in separate beds. Rusty and Heather discuss the potential risks associated with sleeping separately, while also providing practical tips for couples to maintain healthy sleeping habits. They also share their opinion on whether it's generally advisable for married couples to sleep apart.  Ask Us Anything ..read more

On this week's episode of The Redeemed Marriage Podcast, Rusty and Heather tackle a challenging question from a listener in Pennsylvania: How to handle a situation where one spouse believes the marriage has significant problems and is unhappy, while the other spouse feels everything is fine. Drawing from their personal experiences and insights, Rusty and Heather explore this common marital dilemma from both perspectives. They offer practical advice for both the dissatisfied spouse and the content spouse. They also discuss the potential benefits of seeking professional help, such as marriage co ..read more

Rusty and Heather sit down with their sons, Luke and Logan, for a deeply moving and personal conversation. For the first time, Luke and Logan open up publicly about their understanding of their parents' journey through infidelity and how it impacted them as they were growing up. Hear their honest and heartfelt reflections on learning of their parents' marriage crisis, the challenges they faced as a result, and the lessons they learned along the way. This episode offers a unique perspective on the ripple effects of marital infidelity on a family and provides hope and inspiration for those navig ..read more

A listener from Georgia asks, "How can I best encourage and help my friend as she rebuilds her marriage after an affair?" Rusty and Heather offer practical advice and emotional support strategies for anyone walking alongside a friend in the wake of infidelity. Rusty and Heather share emotional stories of the support they received during their journey through infidelity. Whether you're directly affected by infidelity or seeking to support someone who is, this episode offers a valuable perspective on navigating the complex and often painful process of rebuilding a marriage after betrayal. T ..read more

A listener from Mississippi asked how to stay connected to their spouse when they have young children. Maintaining an emotional and physical connection with your spouse can be challenging as your marriage goes through various seasons and transitions. In this episode, Rusty and Heather provide insightful tips and strategies to help couples maintain intimacy throughout the busy seasons of married life. Drawing from their own experiences navigating the ups and downs, they offer practical advice on prioritizing quality time, effective communication, reigniting romance, and keeping the spark alive ..read more

All couples have fights, but do you know how to fight fair? The Redeemed Marriage Podcast's Summer Shorts series continues with Rusty and Heather addressing a listener's question from Kentucky on how to stop an argument that is spiraling out of control. In this episode, Rusty and Heather share practical strategies and insights from their own experiences to help couples defuse heated arguments before they escalate further. Discover techniques for recognizing warning signs, taking a break, communicating effectively, and resolving conflicts in a healthy manner. Walk away with tools to prevent arg ..read more

A listener in Colorado asks, "What’s the best way to go about having couple friends while also staying guarded if you think the spouse of the other couple is attractive?" Rusty and Heather tackle the topic of maintaining healthy boundaries in couple friendships, especially when one or both individuals find the other couple attractive. Drawing from their personal experiences, they provide practical guidance on how to approach these situations with discernment. Heather vulnerably shares her journey of crossing inappropriate lines before her infidelity, shedding light on the slippery slope that c ..read more

This week's question comes from a listener in Maryland: "How does a betrayed spouse process memories of times before and during the betrayal?" If you have ever journeyed through a betrayal, you have probably found yourself wondering what to do with memories that took place before and during the betrayal. Were the happy moments real? Will I always label memories as pre-betrayal and post-betrayal? How can I process memories in a healthy way and not rob myself and others of joyful moments that took place during the betrayal? Drawing from their own journey of healing from betrayal within their mar ..read more