In this episode of Marriage Unhindered, Doug Hinderer invites Bob Atwell, a man who’s seen both sides of the divorce coin: growing up in a divorced home and later experiencing the pain of his own marriage ending. 💔 They talk about the raw wounds and deep emotional scars that divorce leaves on everyone: spouses, kids, extended family, everyone. If you’re thinking divorce is a “quick fix,” think again!

You can listen to the whole hour here.

Some takeaways:

Divorce Hurts Everyone: Divorce isn’t just a break between two people. The kids, cousins, grandparents… everyone feels it. That pain can linger for decades, as Bob, who experienced his parents’ divorce at age 12, reveals. Even 50 years later, he’s still carrying the weight of it. 💔

It’s Generational: Bob sadly repeats the cycle. His parents divorced, and guess what? His own marriage ended in divorce after 13 years and five kids. Statistics show that kids from divorced families are 50% more likely to divorce themselves. 🙏

God’s Grace Heals: Bob and Doug make it clear: there is hope and healing. God never runs out of grace! Even in the messiness of divorce, God is working, offering a way to redeem those broken places. ❤️

Fix It First: Doug encourages everyone considering divorce to pause and seek help. Your marriage is worth saving. Doug mentions a powerful book, Primal Loss by Leila Miller, which collects stories from children of divorce: showing the deep scars left behind. The message? Before you take that leap, read up. It might change your perspective.

Hope After Divorce: Bob’s life shows that even decades later, you can find peace and restoration, but only if you’re open to God’s grace.

Bob’s wisdom? “If you can’t be a perfect example, at least be a clear warning.” That’s why he’s sharing his story: to help someone else avoid the same heartbreak.

💡 Key Thought: Fixing a marriage is always better than breaking it, but if you’ve already been through it, there’s healing and grace. God’s love is stronger than divorce scars!

Got kids? Save your marriage for them; their futures depend on it. 🙏

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