Episode 35: Healing in Marriage with Heather Khym
Today, we welcome our first ever guest onto the show! Heather Khym joins us so that she and Jake can share the powerful story of how they found restoration in their marriage after Jake’s struggle with addiction came to light early in their marriage. This is a “must listen” conversation for married couples as Jake and Heather share from both the husband and wife’s perspective on dealing with tough issues and coming out stronger on the other side.
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Show Notes
Guiding Quote
“Do not be satisfied with mediocrity.” - St. John Paul II
Key Points
Jake & Heather share their story of dealing with Jake’s addiction
Even after genuine forgiveness, trust must still be restored in the relationship
The importance of humility and self-mastery in overcoming addiction and making a full gift of self
Restoration of hope comes from Christ. As a spouse, ask God to help you believe that things can change. When stuck in addiction, we often see no way out, but the Gospel is a story of healing and grace.
Understanding our spouse’s story from the beginning can help us have greater compassion for them
How to stay aligned with what God says about marriage and love more than based on what we’re feeling
Practical Application
If you are struggling with addiction, please seek professional help. A professional can help with the symptoms and underlying issues leading to the addiction
Pick a way to work on self-mastery. (ex. fasting, leaving phone out of bedroom, etc.)
Ask God to increase your hope in situations where you find yourself prone to despair
