Real Life Theology Podcast
Real Life Theology Podcast
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Hard Conversations on Saving a Marriage | Kimberly Beam Holmes
17 minutes Posted Jun 4, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Introduction
Priscilla’s Story: Temptation and Desire to Save the Marriage
The Church’s Harmful Responses
Elders’ Counsel and the Minister’s Struggle
Divorce and the Impact on the Children
Questions for Church Leaders
Marriage Helper: Approach and Success Rate
Foundational Principles for Saving Marriages
Belief: Every Marriage Can Be Saved
Research on Divorce and Societal Consequences
Fatherlessness and Why Saving Marriages Matters
Home as the Starting Point for Cultural Change
Courageous Compassion: How Church Leaders Should Act
How to Help: Approaching the Straying Spouse
Don’t Just Refer — A Godly, Practical Path
Reconciliation: Priscilla’s Pregnancy and Remarriage
Final Challenge: There Is Always Hope
Outro and Resources (Renew.org)
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Welcome to the Real Life Theology Podcast episode with Kimberly Beam Holmes. She shares the true story of Jordan and Priscilla, exploring how church leaders mishandled their marriage crisis, the damage of poor counsel, and the hope Marriage Helper offers for saving marriages even after affairs and divorce.
Kimberly urges church leaders to courageously, compassionately engage struggling couples, believe every marriage can be saved, and provide enduring support that prioritizes reconciliation and the wellbeing of children.
 
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