Being Human with Steve Cuss
Being Human with Steve Cuss
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Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith: Can Marriage Survive Betrayal and Sexual Addiction?
46 minutes Posted Jun 8, 2026 at 9:00 am.
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In this episode of Being Human with Steve Cuss, married couple Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith share their personal journey through Matthew's sexual addiction and the betrayal it caused in their marriage. Joanna, a marriage and family therapist, describes how a class on shame and guilt led to Matthew's confession. Together, they discuss the importance of honesty, self-awareness, and understanding family-of-origin patterns in achieving healing. Now co-authors and ministry leaders, they help other couples rebuild trust and intimacy after betrayal, emphasizing curiosity over judgment and offering hope for lasting restoration.
Episode Resources:
Joanna & Matthew Raabsmith & Dan Drake’s Building True Intimacy: Creating a connection that stands the test of time
Explore the Raabsmith’s Intimacy Pyramid
Faithful & True workshops and intensives
More about Mark and Debbie Laaser
Explore Restoring the Soul and Michael Cusick
Explore RelateStrong at Pepperdine's Boone Center
What is The Murray Method's Trauma Egg
More From Matthew & Joanna Raabsmith:The Raabsmith’s website
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