I don't know if there's anybody on here but I'm believing for restoration for my husband and me he's been gone 7 months he's sleeping with another woman it breaks my heart but I forgive my husband and I want my marriage back but the thing I want most is my husband to come to Jesus and be saved someone please pray with me
I’ve been married for 28 years and my husband wants a separation. He has been gone for 3 months and refuses to seek the lord’s guidance or counseling. Please someone pray with me for a complete turn around and healing. My kids are being effected and my heart is aching.
Growing up my dad and myself listened to focus on the family together on our local radio station. As an adult, I lost my father a few years ago. My spouse has been unfaithful recently, I turned to focus on the family and I am so grateful to have this to help me walk though this.
What i noticed was the honesty and how open to each other they were. Thats important to restoration. My situation is the same but my spouse continues to make excuses for himself
I’m a born again Christian, 14 months out of the new age, after my young son died. I’ve been in deeply dysfunctional patterns, as has my husband. Psychology calls me a codependent (I call it abuse), on both sides. Stepping out of this has been-feels futile. Desperately working towards living more like Jesus and in Gods word. Struggling hard right now. Praying all day, everyday. My partner is not saved and has many addictions.
Oh Mattie, saw this a year later but said a prayer that you are still hanging onto Jesus, making it through with grace and God's love. Bless you! With Jesus you can make it through anything!!
"This does not have to be fatal." What a seldom-spoken concept and reality. Betrayal isn't always a bridge that needs to be burned. Thank you FOF and Dave and Kirsten Samuel for being so transparent about such a hard place. What is really outside of the marriage vow, "for better or worse"? So powerful and hopeful.
So true! Especially Christians, as it is so mismanaged and misunderstood by leaders and the body of Christ. We love our spouses (even in their stupidity) and due to being pushed out by the church, we suffer alone! Many people grieve alone in a lonely room without any well wishers, flowers, cards, are whatever things most people going through bereavement get. It’s a very rough time, all because we want to shield our children and spouse from the shame and hurt that infidelity causes. It’s called love…love that the one that cheated probably doesn’t even understand (or they wouldn’t have cheated to begin with)! 💔
It's assuring to hear that there are still Christian workplaces that stand beside their employees by supporting & preserving the family unit. That has not been the case for my family & a prominent Christian University employing my husband. A multi-yr long affair was covred up and even supported. Lord please flood the earth with Your Holy Spirit to heal, restore and reconcile those families hurting from the destruction of separation and divorce. In Jesus name amen.
Pray for my husband and my marriage restoration. I believe it's Life time commitment. My husband is silent and he is not ready to invest his time, energy and finance. What do I need to do to gain my husband trust.
Dave and Kirsten - having known you for many years, I'm so thankful for you sharing your story with such transparency. Hearing stories of redemption are such a tangible reminder of God's faithfulness, grace, and mercy. Bless you as you continue to share your testimony!
Thank you so much. We are honored to have the opportunity to share about how far-reaching God's grace and redemption is. Thanks for watching, Emmie. Hugs.
Please pray for my family. I live in Hawaii and my partner had a mental breakdown and kicked us out of the home. I just want my family back together. I have forgiven him.
" as in water I reflects face So a man's heart reveals the man" "Faithful are the wounds of a friend But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful." Proverbs
Honestly, what a difficult thing to go through and how wonderful that they are open to sharing their story. It’s interesting, though, I don’t think they mentioned Jesus’ name once. And when she was asked what made her continue to work toward healing, she said his face when he came home from counseling. I’m glad she’s honest about that but I think that speaks to a larger issue about where her focus is. On Christ? Or on her husband’s commitment to getting help? He said, “I always had that in mind ‘what was I willing to do to allow my wife to heal’”. It’s not his role to heal her. She said herself part of her wound was from a wound when she was 9, he can’t heal that. Heck he can’t even heal the wound he made in her. Only Jesus can do that. And they never. mention. His. name. So sad. 😔
My husband and I argue. But I think it’s because we are honest w our feelings and opinions. But we have discussions. We had separated for a year. Lots of counseling and conversations later I love our marriage
Probably because Christ washes away our sins even before we sin We are our pure Regardless Bet you have not heard that before Mr self righteous individual...
So much of this interview had me screaming in my own head. For many reasons I was so totally turned off by these people. All of them. Now I have to determine if I'm so riddled with rot that the light of this episode has me squirming in discomfort, or if my counterpoints to this episode were valid. Maybe both. If something is hard to watch and you experience an emotional reaction, then you should understand that reaction. I need to do that.
Thank you so muCh for sharing Dave and Kirsten story. I wish I could have a copy of their book but have no enough resources to buy it. - a Christian follower from the Philippines💚
My wife of 28 years is sick. This sickness is caused by a mental health issue. She is refusing to help to get better, but she likes the attention sickness brings. This has been going on for a year. Im tired and done and looking at a divorce. Found out during this time she has lied to me about our financial situation. I had to quit my job to be her full time caregiver. As a Christian i know what the bible says, but what point im I required to care for someone who is refusing to get healthy? Her sickness is easily treated with diet and proper mental health treatment.
This is really hard to hear... I wish men knew and felt how damaging this is for women... I appreciate his willingness to share their story.. but it is just hard.
It is easy to see why so many people outside of the Church, see Christians as hypocrites. I have a hard time trying to talk my Mom Christian friends into even stepping into a Church. They hear about pastors, ministers, and evangelicals, who are liars, adultereres, homosexuals, bigots, child molesters, domestic abusers, pornographers, etc., yet these people preaching Godliness to others. I try my best to explain that everyone is a sinner in Church, from the pulpit to back door. That's why Jesus was sent. My non Christian friends just don't want to be bothered by hypocrites?
They will have to keep looking if they're searching for perfection in the church. I've only found it in Jesus. I'm glad you're trying your best to reach others. Praying you are able to reflect the love of Jesus to a hurting world. Thanks!
I’m sorry Did he say that stats say 60% of church goers engage in this?? I totally disagree.... it’s higher... 80% at min I’m sorry to say that The internet has really changed the game in purity
Why is the woman's reaction that he must tell the kids. I've been through this and it was the same thing. I don't understand that. Our kids don't need to know everything that we go through.
He could have stuck a knife I to your heart Harder. It could have been a decade of Facebook surveillance of a former girlfriend on Facebook with friend requests that you accidentally found. Then he could have gone to the police to try and have you arrested , and to your doctor to try and have you declared incompetent. Then he could have told you he never loved you and he would turn the kids against you. Then he could break your knee cap by pushing you.
I don't know if there's anybody on here but I'm believing for restoration for my husband and me he's been gone 7 months he's sleeping with another woman it breaks my heart but I forgive my husband and I want my marriage back but the thing I want most is my husband to come to Jesus and be saved someone please pray with me
I just read your comment and prayed for you. I'm sorry about your situation and will continue to pray for you Valerie! 🙏
Hi Valerie,
Going through the same thing, let’s agree together in payer for each other. Mark 10:9
I'm standing with you in prayer Valarie.
I’ve been married for 28 years and my husband wants a separation. He has been gone for 3 months and refuses to seek the lord’s guidance or counseling. Please someone pray with me for a complete turn around and healing. My kids are being effected and my heart is aching.
@@wendystechenfinger3629 I will be praying for you and your kids
Growing up my dad and myself listened to focus on the family together on our local radio station. As an adult, I lost my father a few years ago. My spouse has been unfaithful recently, I turned to focus on the family and I am so grateful to have this to help me walk though this.
Im so sorry.
" you never fight you always get along"
Red flag
Things being swept under the rug
What i noticed was the honesty and how open to each other they were. Thats important to restoration. My situation is the same but my spouse continues to make excuses for himself
I’m a born again Christian, 14 months out of the new age, after my young son died. I’ve been in deeply dysfunctional patterns, as has my husband. Psychology calls me a codependent (I call it abuse), on both sides. Stepping out of this has been-feels futile. Desperately working towards living more like Jesus and in Gods word. Struggling hard right now. Praying all day, everyday. My partner is not saved and has many addictions.
Oh Mattie, saw this a year later but said a prayer that you are still hanging onto Jesus, making it through with grace and God's love. Bless you! With Jesus you can make it through anything!!
"This does not have to be fatal." What a seldom-spoken concept and reality. Betrayal isn't always a bridge that needs to be burned. Thank you FOF and Dave and Kirsten Samuel for being so transparent about such a hard place. What is really outside of the marriage vow, "for better or worse"? So powerful and hopeful.
So many people privately living in this pain. Thank you for sharing.
So true! Especially Christians, as it is so mismanaged and misunderstood by leaders and the body of Christ.
We love our spouses (even in their stupidity) and due to being pushed out by the church, we suffer alone!
Many people grieve alone in a lonely room without any well wishers, flowers, cards, are whatever things most people going through bereavement get.
It’s a very rough time, all because we want to shield our children and spouse from the shame and hurt that infidelity causes.
It’s called love…love that the one that cheated probably doesn’t even understand (or they wouldn’t have cheated to begin with)! 💔
It's assuring to hear that there are still Christian workplaces that stand beside their employees by supporting & preserving the family unit. That has not been the case for my family & a prominent Christian University employing my husband. A multi-yr long affair was covred up and even supported. Lord please flood the earth with Your Holy Spirit to heal, restore and reconcile those families hurting from the destruction of separation and divorce. In Jesus name amen.
4Navajo, I am so sorry to hear about that. I join you in praying for the Holy Spirit to heal and restore and reconcile. Amen.
Pray for my husband and my marriage restoration. I believe it's Life time commitment. My husband is silent and he is not ready to invest his time, energy and finance. What do I need to do to gain my husband trust.
Thank you for being courageous and sharing your story Dave and Kirsten.
That's awesome I wish my husband love me like that I wish he valued our marriage like that....and he calls himself a Christian
I'm grateful that Focus on the Family is willing to share the real and raw tough topics (and big thanks to Kirsten and Dave for the vulnerable share!)
Dave and Kirsten - having known you for many years, I'm so thankful for you sharing your story with such transparency. Hearing stories of redemption are such a tangible reminder of God's faithfulness, grace, and mercy. Bless you as you continue to share your testimony!
Thank you so much. We are honored to have the opportunity to share about how far-reaching God's grace and redemption is. Thanks for watching, Emmie. Hugs.
What a powerful story. Thanks for your authenticity Dave and Kirsten.
Thank you, Kary. And thank you for being a part of this journey to share our story of redemption from addiction.
Please pray for my family. I live in Hawaii and my partner had a mental breakdown and kicked us out of the home. I just want my family back together. I have forgiven him.
🙏
" as in water I reflects face
So a man's heart reveals the man"
"Faithful are the wounds of a friend
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful."
Proverbs
Thank you SO MUCH FOR THIS. I Needed this, NOW! God Bless You, All.
Dave and Kirsten Samuel: Thank you for your honesty sharing, it touched my soul.
Thank The Lord for this video, it can restore so many others who are facing addiction.
Honestly, what a difficult thing to go through and how wonderful that they are open to sharing their story. It’s interesting, though, I don’t think they mentioned Jesus’ name once. And when she was asked what made her continue to work toward healing, she said his face when he came home from counseling. I’m glad she’s honest about that but I think that speaks to a larger issue about where her focus is. On Christ? Or on her husband’s commitment to getting help? He said, “I always had that in mind ‘what was I willing to do to allow my wife to heal’”. It’s not his role to heal her. She said herself part of her wound was from a wound when she was 9, he can’t heal that. Heck he can’t even heal the wound he made in her. Only Jesus can do that. And they never. mention. His. name. So sad. 😔
I’m with you this breaks my heart… 💔 the focus must be Jesus always, we can’t make an idol out of the husband or wife. We are imperfect.
Krista: If you listened to part two, Jesus plays a big part and receives their praises for their healing.
Pray for deliverance and restoration of your marriage.
Thanks so much for sharing your powerful story Kirsten & Dave.
Pray for my husband and I. Our marriage is broken thru sin, anger, pride.
My husband and I argue.
But I think it’s because we are honest w our feelings and opinions.
But we have discussions.
We had separated for a year. Lots of counseling and conversations later I love our marriage
Interesting that Dave doesn't mention how he sinned agenst the Lord. Psalm 51 2 Samuel 11 Proverbs 7:22
Probably because Christ washes away our sins even before we sin
We are our pure
Regardless
Bet you have not heard that before Mr self righteous individual...
So much of this interview had me screaming in my own head. For many reasons I was so totally turned off by these people. All of them. Now I have to determine if I'm so riddled with rot that the light of this episode has me squirming in discomfort, or if my counterpoints to this episode were valid. Maybe both. If something is hard to watch and you experience an emotional reaction, then you should understand that reaction. I need to do that.
I'm right there with you! Rolling my eyes. But I know I need to stop. I need to watch from the beginning when I'm in a better head space.
Thank you so muCh for sharing Dave and Kirsten story. I wish I could have a copy of their book but have no enough resources to buy it. - a Christian follower from the Philippines💚
My wife of 28 years is sick. This sickness is caused by a mental health issue. She is refusing to help to get better, but she likes the attention sickness brings. This has been going on for a year. Im tired and done and looking at a divorce. Found out during this time she has lied to me about our financial situation. I had to quit my job to be her
full time caregiver. As a Christian i know what the bible says, but what point im I required to care for someone who is refusing to get healthy? Her sickness is easily treated with diet and proper mental health treatment.
Please pray my wife would be willing to attend a marriage intensive 🙏🏼
This is really hard to hear... I wish men knew and felt how damaging this is for women... I appreciate his willingness to share their story.. but it is just hard.
Thank you so much.
Hi thanks for this amazing video I need help Desperately
Me too. I need restoration to my marriage
Are marriages in the shambles and my husband refuses to get counseling he doesn't care
It is easy to see why so many people outside of the Church, see Christians as hypocrites. I have a hard time trying to talk my Mom Christian friends into even stepping into a Church. They hear about pastors, ministers, and evangelicals, who are liars, adultereres, homosexuals, bigots, child molesters, domestic abusers, pornographers, etc., yet these people preaching Godliness to others. I try my best to explain that everyone is a sinner in Church, from the pulpit to back door. That's why Jesus was sent. My non Christian friends just don't want to be bothered by hypocrites?
They will have to keep looking if they're searching for perfection in the church. I've only found it in Jesus. I'm glad you're trying your best to reach others. Praying you are able to reflect the love of Jesus to a hurting world. Thanks!
That means your friend might be the biggest hypocrite bcuz no one is perfect...
I wonder if the sinner is feeling more pain than the offended? They are both painful experiences...
This topic reminds me of that Christian movie “War Room”
I’m sorry
Did he say that stats say 60% of church goers engage in this??
I totally disagree.... it’s higher...
80% at min
I’m sorry to say that
The internet has really changed the game in purity
Please don't interrupt him speaking. He can't finish his sentences.
Why is the woman's reaction that he must tell the kids. I've been through this and it was the same thing. I don't understand that. Our kids don't need to know everything that we go through.
He could have stuck a knife I to your heart Harder. It could have been a decade of Facebook surveillance of a former girlfriend on Facebook with friend requests that you accidentally found. Then he could have gone to the police to try and have you arrested , and to your doctor to try and have you declared incompetent. Then he could have told you he never loved you and he would turn the kids against you. Then he could break your knee cap by pushing you.
So sad, I’m so sorry for your pain
🙏🙏🙏
His wife is enjoying this she glad she gets to humiliate him she gloating over his shame she probably didn’t give him none anyway.
WOW
👍❤🙏
I need hellp 🙏
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
He has no shame
In the light of Christ's forgiveness on the cross for all our sin, how long should Dave feel ashamed?