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June 5, 2023

We Got Jokes - Part 1

During this new summer series, Rusty and Heather look back on some of the funniest stories from almost 27 years of marriage and the lessons they learned from those stories. In this episode, hear about an intimate moment that was …

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May 29, 2023

Inside The Mind Of The Betrayed - Part 2

This week is all about forgiveness. How long did it take Rusty to forgive Heather's infidelity? What did Heather do to help the process of forgiveness, healing, and reconciliation? How did Heather learn to forgive herself? Don't miss the final …

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May 22, 2023

Inside The Mind Of The Betrayed - Part 1

After Heather's confession of adultery in 2011, Rusty's mind and thoughts went through a whirlwind of emotions. What were the initial thoughts? When did he decide to fight for their marriage? Did he ever blame himself for Heather's actions? Dive …

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May 15, 2023

Inside The Mind Of An Adulterer - Part 3

In the final episode of this mini-series, Heather answers more hard questions in an effort to better understand the battle of her mind during her affair. She discusses guilt, covering up sin, worldly sorrow, and how her mind eventually shifted …

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May 8, 2023

Inside The Mind Of An Adulterer - Part 2

In Part 2 of this topic, Heather opens up about what was going on inside her head as she inched closer to crossing a line into an inappropriate relationship. She shares thoughts on guilt, the overwhelming pressure to hide her …

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May 1, 2023

Inside The Mind Of An Adulterer - Part 1

So many questions. Whether you are the betrayer, the betrayed, or just know of a marriage that has been affected by an affair, you have questions. How could someone knowingly choose to commit an act that could not only destroy …

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April 24, 2023

I’m Not Attracted To My Spouse Anymore - Full Version

We had some technical difficulty with this episode. When the episode originally uploaded, it abruptly cut off after 21 minutes. We updated it, but some of our users had already downloaded the short version. The best part was after it …

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April 24, 2023

I’m Not Attracted To My Spouse Anymore

Most relationships begin with two people being attracted to each other physically. As the years go on, the physical attraction may fade for lots of different reasons. Rusty and Heather discuss reasons why couples may lose their physical (and even …

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April 17, 2023

Making Your Spouse Happy - It’s Not Complicated

Men and women are very different. God made us that way. Sometimes knowing what makes our spouse happy can be confusing. But, we also over-complicate the process. Rusty and Heather recently had their own heart to heart conversation about how …

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April 10, 2023

Resurrecting A Dead Marriage

Rusty and Heather's marriage was dead. After an affair threatened to destroy their marriage, God resurrected what was dead and made it alive. The same resurrecting power is available to your marriage. There is hope! Listen to a powerful message …

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April 3, 2023

Lies We Believe About Marriage (Part 4)

Things get a little steamy as Rusty and Heather discuss the lie that sex after marriage is boring. Listen in on a vulnerable conversation about physical intimacy after an affair, God's design for sex, and how to communicate so that …

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March 27, 2023

Lies We Believe About Marriage (Part 3)

Is it possible to fall out of love with your spouse? Rusty and Heather unpack the many layers of this common lie that married couples believe. Heather found herself believing this lie when she was unfaithful in 2011, but now …

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March 20, 2023

Lies We Believe About Marriage (Part 2)

"You complete me.""You make me whole.""I'll give 50%; you give 50%; together we give 100%."Sorry...but all of these are lies that we often believe about marriage. Rusty and Heather discuss the truth and reality behind these common beliefs, and also …

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March 6, 2023

Lies We Believe About Marriage (Part 1)

If your spouse really loves you, they should know what you want and need...right? In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss why married couples often believe this lie, and how to avoid falling into the resulting resentment that comes from …

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Feb. 27, 2023

Don’t Throw Away A Broken Marriage

We live in a world where we throw broken things away rather than try to fix them. We are also always looking to upgrade and improve what we already have. Rusty and Heather discuss fighting for your marriage, rather than …

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Feb. 20, 2023

What Women Really Want(ed) For Valentine’s Day

February 14 has come and gone once again, but, let's be honest...most women would like to celebrate Valentine's Day throughout the year. However, do we even know what women really want for Valentine's Day? Rusty and Heather discuss a few …

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Feb. 13, 2023

What Men Really Want For Valentine’s Day

On the eve of Valentine's Day, Rusty and Heather discuss what men really want from their wives...not just on the special day of love, but throughout the year. From honor and respect, to flirting and sex, hear about the desires …

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Feb. 6, 2023

Praying Through Pain In Marriage

Rusty and Heather have personally witnessed the power of prayer in their own lives - from the miraculous healing of their marriage after an affair, to Heather's miraculous healing of cancer. They are now committed to praying for marriages across …

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Jan. 30, 2023

Invite Jesus Into Your Marriage

Sometimes you can work and toil for your marriage without any real results. Your marriage might be missing a key ingredient. Rusty and Heather discuss practical ways to invite Jesus into your marriage, and how to allow him to transform …

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Jan. 23, 2023

The Scarlet Letter - Finding Freedom From Guilt and Shame

Everyone experiences guilt and shame at some point. Rusty and Heather discuss how it feels to wear the "scarlet letter" of adultery, and how to live in freedom from guilt and shame. Website - https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/ Facebook - https://ww...

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Jan. 16, 2023

Marriage Retreats and Resources with Julie Baumgardner (WinShape Marr…

After an affair in 2011, Rusty and Heather's marriage was on the road to recovery following a marriage intensive with WinShape Marriage in Rome, GA. On this episode, they visit with Julie Baumgardner, Senior Director of WinShape Marriage. WinShape of...

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Jan. 9, 2023

He Didn’t Leave

Rusty and Heather never dreamed they would walk through an affair 15 years into marriage. On this episode, Heather remembers Rusty's decision to stay and fight for their marriage. Not all marriages face something as devastating as infidelity, but eve...

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Dec. 19, 2022

Don’t Say These Things To Your Spouse

There are plenty of things that you should probably never say to your spouse. Using certain words or phrases can damage your marriage. Rusty and Heather narrow the list down and discuss three things that you should avoid saying when …

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Dec. 12, 2022

Say These Things To Your Spouse

Your words have so much impact on your marriage. Your words either build up or tear down your spouse. In this episode, Rusty and Heather share three things that you should say to your spouse often. Website: The Redeemed Marriage …

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