Sex, Drugs, & Rock n’ Roll.. | Laura gets honest with Carl Lentz

Oct 23, 2024

In a candid discussion, Laura and Carl Lentz tackle heavy themes like rebuilding trust and the challenges of life in the limelight. They share insights on the necessity of therapy, revealing alarming stats about accessibility. With humor and vulnerability, they reflect on marriage dynamics, from infidelity stories to conflict management. Carl critiques the Church’s treatment of the vulnerable, advocating for compassion. Their take on transparency, including phone access in relationships, offers a surprising perspective on intimacy and trust.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Healthy Conversations and Community Engagement

02:01 • 3min

Navigating Ministry Transitions

04:57 • 10min

Healing Through Resources

15:20 • 4min

Healing Through Betrayal

19:25 • 9min

Navigating Intimacy and Conflict in Relationships

28:39 • 13min

Trust, Transparency, and Church Culture

41:13 • 14min

Navigating Boundaries and Open Conversations in Relationships

54:53 • 4min

Embracing Identity and Health Choices

58:38 • 6min

In this powerful episode of the Lights On podcast, Carl and Laura Lentz dive deep into some of the most challenging and relatable aspects of their journey. From navigating life in the public eye to the intricacies of rebuilding trust, their candid conversation is packed with insights and humor.

🔹 Why do people go back into ministry so quickly? Carl's take on who’s truly qualified and what it takes to heal will have you questioning everything.
🔹 Therapy Access: Laura opens up about the importance of therapy and what to do when you can’t afford it, sharing eye-opening stats about how few people actually receive help.
🔹 Triggers & Healing: As they approach four years since their most challenging season, Carl and Laura reflect on the journey. Laura’s heartfelt words—"I see your pain because I know it so well"—offer a glimpse into their commitment to healing and growth.
🔹 Marriage Moments: From funny stories about infidelity books to the real talk on handling conflict and intimacy, this episode shows the ups and downs of their marriage with raw vulnerability and a touch of levity.
🔹 Christians & Compassion: Carl discusses why Christians often "shoot their wounded" and his heart for putting the victim first, a topic that challenges the status quo of public perception.
🔹 Access to Phones: Should partners have phone access? Carl and Laura’s honest take on transparency in marriage might surprise you and even go into the FULL disclosure process they did.

Don’t miss this episode—it’s an honest, raw, and hopeful look at what it means to grow through pain, rebuild trust, and prioritize what truly matters. 💬 Watch now and be encouraged! 🎧🔥

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