In this 50th episode of Hope Reclaimed, Ellie Herringshaw is interviewed by her father, Mark Herringshaw about her first reaction to discovering her ex-husband’s affair. At the core, this episode discusses the importance of turning to Jesus in the midst of tragedy.

Podcast on Emotions with Dr. Kristen Eliason

Helpful Ideas After Discovery

• Talk to your spouse
• Express your feelings to your spouse but allow him or her to speak and listen.
• Ask for the facts but not all the details
• Avoid life changing decisions right now

Helping A Friend Going Through An Affair Discovery

• Listen to your friend
• Be present and show up for them
• Don’t feed the trash talking

Scripture Referenced

Matthew 7:24-27 // 24 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock. 25 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house, but it did not fall, because it had been founded on the rock. 26 And everyone who hears these words of mine and does not do them will be like a foolish man who built his house on the sand.27 And the rain fell, and the floods came, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell, and great was the fall of it.”

John 16:33 // 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”

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