Summary 

This episode is part one of a two-part conversation that we simply couldn’t keep to one week. !t’s that powerful! 

Dr. Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn sit down with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith to tackle one of the most painful but crucial topics in relationships: sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. With deep empathy and rich insight, the Raabsmiths, a couple who are both trained professionals and seasoned by personal experience, share the emotional and relational toll of betrayal and the courageous journey toward healing. 

They explore the critical roles of honesty, vulnerability, and structured support in recovery, highlighting how both partners contribute to rebuilding trust and intimacy. You'll hear practical, research-backed strategies for couples, as well as how the church can be a safe and redemptive place for those walking this road. 

Don’t miss this compelling conversation, and be sure to come back next week for Part 2, where we go even deeper into the healing process and the hopeful road forward. 

Resources: 

https://raabsmithteam.com/free 

Building True Intimacy 

Secrets of Sex and Marriage book  

For referral resources: secretsofsexandmarriage.com  

Summary&nbsp;
This episode is part one of a two-part conversation that we simply&nbsp;couldn&rsquo;t&nbsp;keep to one week.&nbsp;!t&rsquo;s&nbsp;that powerful!&nbsp;
Dr. Shaunti and Jeff&nbsp;Feldhahn&nbsp;sit down with Matthew and Joanna&nbsp;Raabsmith&nbsp;to tackle one of the most painful but crucial topics in relationships: sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. With deep empathy and rich insight, the&nbsp;Raabsmiths, a couple who are both trained professionals and seasoned by personal experience, share the emotional and relational toll of betrayal and the courageous journey toward healing.&nbsp;
They explore the critical roles of honesty, vulnerability, and structured support in recovery, highlighting how both partners contribute to rebuilding trust and intimacy.&nbsp;You'll&nbsp;hear practical, research-backed strategies for couples, as well as how the church can be a safe and redemptive place for those&nbsp;walking&nbsp;this road.&nbsp;
Don&rsquo;t miss this compelling conversation, and be sure to come back next week for Part 2, where we go even deeper into the healing process and the hopeful road forward.&nbsp;
Resources:&nbsp;
<a href="https://raabsmithteam.com/free">https://raabsmithteam.com/free</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=building+true+intimacy+dan+drake&amp;crid=42DMYM9AVDF9&amp;sprefix=Building+True%2Caps%2C154&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_p13n-expert-pd-ops-ranker_2_13">Building True Intimacy</a>&nbsp;
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Sex-Marriage-Surprises-Difference/dp/0764239554/?tag=shaunticom-20">Secrets of Sex and Marriage</a>&nbsp;book&nbsp;&nbsp;
For referral resources:&nbsp;<a href="http://secretsofsexandmarriage.com/">secretsofsexandmarriage.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Relationship tripwires. Mental health puzzles. Confusing work dynamics. You’re not the only one scratching your head. But now you have a secret decoder ring! Each episode of I Wish You Could Hear This is packed with proven, simple, and surprising secrets that help you thrive in life, faith, and relationships. Researchers Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn have spent decades interviewing and surveying more than 40,000 people to identify the little things that make a big difference in our lives. They’re Harvard-educated, Christian authors and speakers who also happen to be happily married, analytically minded, and a whole lot of fun! Join them and their guests for real stories, real help, and real hope.

I Wish You Could Hear This

Relationship tripwires. Mental health puzzles. Confusing work dynamics. You&rsquo;re not the only one scratching your head. But now you have a secret decoder ring! Each episode of I Wish You Could Hear This is packed with proven, simple, and surprising secrets that help you thrive in life, faith, and relationships. Researchers Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn have spent decades interviewing and surveying more than 40,000 people to identify the little things that make a big difference in our lives. They&rsquo;re Harvard-educated, Christian authors and speakers who also happen to be happily married, analytically minded, and a whole lot of fun! Join them and their guests for real stories, real help, and real hope.

Episode 33: The Courage to Heal After Betrayal, with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith – Part 1 

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