Mark’s Story: The Weight of Shame In Divorce (Part 1)
Divorce is a path no one ever plans to have to travel. Regardless of what circumstances lead a couple to divorce, the journey can come with plenty of grief and shame. In this episode, I’ve invited my friend Mark to share his experience of entering marriage and becoming a parent soon after.
When nurturing the marriage took a backseat to the ongoing demands of raising kids, feelings of loneliness and disconnection drove the decision-making for Mark and his ex-wife. The consequences of those choices were a heavy load to bear, but certainly not beyond what God could- and would redeem.
In this episode you’ll learn:
The circumstances that prepped Mark’s heart to accept Christ as a young man
The ways Mark's hindsight reveals how his loneliness fueled his longing for marriage
How shame was used to try to change behavior at the church he attended
The shame messages that Mark wrestled with most
Why Mark was so desperate to escape his emotional pain