Sticks and Stones: Healing Marriages Hurt by Words
Words matter and they definitely matter in the context of marriage and intimacy.
Words can cut deeper than any knife, especially when they come from someone you love. In the 'Sticks and Stones' episode of the Porn Apart podcast, host Piper Post dives into the emotional turmoil wives face when their husbands lie. This episode isn't just about the pain; it's about finding ways to heal and grow stronger.
Piper offers a three-part strategy to help wives navigate these tough waters, emphasizing the importance of grace in communication and renewing your mind through faith. She shares biblical insights from Proverbs and Philippians, providing a spiritual framework for recovery. The episode also tackles the challenge of negative self-talk and how to replace those harmful thoughts with positive ones.
Piper stresses that the real battle is against the evil one, not your husband, urging wives to focus on their own healing first. This episode is a beacon of hope, offering practical advice and spiritual encouragement for anyone struggling with the impact of porn addiction on their marriage.