The Dr. Lee Warren Podcast Surviving an Unwanted Divorce (S12E92)
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Nov 10, 2025 
Join bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst, who shares her turbulent journey through unwanted divorce, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle, a theologian and psychologist, as they explore the intersections of mental health and spirituality. They tackle challenging misconceptions in the Christian community about divorce and emphasize self-care. Lysa recounts the emotional toll of abuse, while Joel discusses biblical grounds for divorce. The duo offers four guiding principles for healing, urging listeners to prioritize personal growth and hope after heartbreak.
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Reluctant Memoir Became A Ministry
- Lysa TerKeurst avoided writing about her traumatic unwanted divorce for years because revisiting it was painful.
- She used her access to experts Joel Muddamalle and Jim Kress to turn that pain into a book to help others survive similar heartbreaks.
Scripture Frames Multiple Grounds For Divorce
- Joel explains biblical law framed divorce reasons as material, emotional, and physical neglect, not only sexual infidelity.
- That broader cultural context shows scripture gives principles rather than narrow modern policies.
Emotional Abuse Caused Physical Collapse
- Lysa recounts living in a destructive marriage marked by infidelity and gaslighting that led to severe physical illness and surgery.
- Doctors warned her family she might die, highlighting the physical toll of prolonged emotional abuse.
