Can a marriage really survive infidelity?

Not the polished church answer.

Not the “just pray about it” response. The real answer.

In this powerful episode of Sex-Ed for Saints, I sit down with licensed couples sex therapist and relationship coach Cheri Timko of Synergy Couples Coaching to unpack the reality of betrayal in marriage.

We talk about:

• Why infidelity happens

• The emotional and sexual impact of betrayal

• What betrayal trauma actually looks like

• Whether reconciliation is possible

• What rebuilding trust truly requires

• How intimacy can be restored after cheating

• And when it may be time to let go

Friend, this conversation is honest, compassionate, and practical. If you have experienced cheating in your marriage, are trying to prevent it, or are walking alongside someone who is hurting, this episode gives language to what many couples silently struggle with. Proverbs 4:23 NIV reminds us, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.”

When trust is broken, the heart feels exposed. But healing is not impossible. It requires accountability, humility, and intentional rebuilding. God did not design marriage for silent endurance. He designed it for intimacy, safety, and oneness.

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This episode has been sponsored by Covenant Eyes® A porn-free life is just a few steps away use code: MARRIAGELABhttps://victoryweb.covenanteyes.com/register/welcomeWhat if all you needed was one book to help you grow in intimacy, connection, and confidence in your marriage? 💜 Hey God, Can I? is the textbook for your bedroom, and it’s available now. Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/5IYMesD

Friend, welcome back to Part Two of our conversation on what has been called the silent addiction.

In this episode of Sex Ed for Saints, we are continuing the discussion on cornoraphy, betrayal, healing, and what it truly takes to rebuild trust after intimacy has been broken.

Part One laid the foundation, and today we go even deeper into what freedom looks like on the other side. We talk about the long road of recovery, the importance of accountability and community, and the hope that is still available for individuals and marriages who feel stuck in shame or secrecy.

This is not just about behavior change. This is about heart change, healing, and walking into the light.

If you missed Part One, make sure you go back and listen first, because these episodes are meant to be experienced together.

Friend, healing is possible. Freedom is real. And you do not have to fight this battle alone.

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Thank you for being here, friend.

Cornoraphy is not just a private struggle. It destroys more than people think.

In today’s episode of Sex Ed for Saints, we are opening up a conversation that many couples are living through in silence. This is part one of a powerful two-part series on what has been called the silent addiction, and we are talking honestly about cornoraphy, infidelity, shame, betrayal, and the long road toward healing.

My guest, Maurice Crane, shares insight into how cornoraphy traps so many people, why it impacts marriage so deeply, and what it really takes to walk out of secrecy and into freedom. We also speak to the spouse who feels brokenhearted, the person who feels stuck, and the couple wondering if restoration is even possible.

Friend, this episode is real, it is heavy, and it is hopeful.

If you or someone you love has been affected by cornoraphy, know this: you are not alone, and healing is possible.

Be sure to tune in next week for Part Two, where we go even deeper into recovery, rebuilding trust, and what freedom can look like on the other side.

What if all you needed was one book to help you grow in intimacy, connection, and confidence in your marriage? 💜 Hey God, Can I? is the textbook for your bedroom, and it’s available now. Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/5IYMesD

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Forgiveness is not about excusing what hurt you. It is about freeing yourself from carrying what was never meant to be yours.

In this powerful and honest conversation, I sit down with Coach Nadia to talk about forgiveness in real life, not the churchy, glossed over version, but the kind that actually heals. We unpack why forgiveness matters, why there is no one size fits all approach to forgiving, and how each person has to develop their own system for releasing pain, betrayal, and disappointment.

Coach Nadia shares what happens when you forgive, how unforgiveness quietly keeps us bound, and why forgiveness is often the doorway to peace, clarity, and emotional freedom. We also talk about what forgiveness is not, how to forgive without reconnecting when boundaries are needed, and how releasing others often releases you.

If you have ever struggled with letting go, replayed old wounds, or felt stuck carrying resentment you do not even want anymore, this episode is for you.

As Scripture reminds us in Ephesians 4:32 (NIV), “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” This episode helps you understand how to live that out in a way that protects your heart and honors your healing.

Press play and let this be the conversation that helps you breathe again, release again, and move forward lighter than you came.

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Until next time 💜

This episode has been sponsored by Covenant Eyes® A porn-free life is just a few steps away use code: MARRIAGELAB https://victoryweb.covenanteyes.com/register/welcome👀 Let’s Be Honest… What does it really look like to wait until marriage in a culture that rushes intimacy?

In this episode of Sex Ed for Saints, I sit down with Elisabeth van der Wilt, a doula and women’s health coach who is boldly choosing to wait until marriage and actually enjoying the journey. We have a real, grounded conversation about purity without pressure, desire without shame, and dating with intention.

We talk about why Elisabeth made the decision to wait, how her faith shaped that choice, and what dating looks like when your boundaries are clear and your values are rooted. This is not a surface-level conversation. We get into attraction, temptation, loneliness, discernment, and trusting God with your body and your future marriage.

If you’ve ever wondered whether waiting is still possible, still healthy, or still worth it, this episode is for you. Whether you are single, dating, divorced, or rebuilding your relationship with God and your body, this conversation will challenge what you’ve been taught and invite you into a more honest, grace-filled perspective on intimacy.

This is about choosing obedience without losing joy and honoring God without abandoning yourself.

Press play and join the conversation.

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• Website: https://fruitfulwomb.ca

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fruitfulwombdoula

Until next time.

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In this episode of Sex Ed for Saints, we sit down with Casper and Cheryl Stockham—Christian broadcasters, producers, and marriage coaches—who have spent over two decades turning their own marriage journey into a ministry that helps other couples. As the founders of IAM Love Builders and authors of Divorce‑Proofing Your Marriage: A Blueprint for Healthy Relationships, the Stockhams blend their experiences in the Air Force, marketing, administration, and pastoral care to teach couples how to build marriages that last.Are happy couples always conflict‑free? Does love alone fix everything? Is trust impossible to rebuild once it’s broken? These questions set the stage for a conversation grounded in research—like the finding that 69 percent of relationship conflicts are perpetual and must be managed rather than solved.If you enjoy this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone you love. To learn more about the Stockhams’ programs and assessments, visit their website IAM Love Builders.

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What Singles Need to Know while they wait!

Waiting can feel confusing, lonely, and frustrating especially when you feel like you are doing everything right. In this episode of the Sex Ed for Saints podcast, Tammy sits down with a licensed therapist to talk honestly about what waiting looks like for single believers preparing for marriage, purpose, healing, and next seasons. This conversation reframes waiting as a season of formation, not punishment, and offers practical tools for emotional, spiritual, and relational preparation.

Until next time.🔗 Connect with Us:🎧 Podcast: Sex-ed for Saints Podcast (available wherever podcasts play)💻 The Marriage Lab LLC: Instagram @themarriagelabllc | TikTok @themarriagelab📘 Facebook: Candid Talks with TammyHey God Can I? Waitlist⁠https://form.jotform.com/251163899615...

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Charles and Melendia sat down with me and opened their hearts wide as we talked about the road to 40 plus years of marriage — a road that wasn’t always smooth, wasn’t always pretty, but was always covered by God’s hand.

In this conversation, we walk through the tender places that could’ve broken them…
The season where distance crept in…
The birth experience that shook the foundation of their home…
The life changes that forced them to grow, stretch, and choose each other again and again.

But hear me: what looked like breaking points became building blocks.

You’ll hear how they learned to lean into prayer when emotions were high, how forgiveness became a daily posture, how friendship carried them when feelings felt faint, and how commitment — rooted in God’s covenant — became the glue that held their family together.

If you’ve ever wondered what it really takes to stay married for decades, this episode is your front-row seat to the truth.
Real talk. Real faith. Real longevity.

Get ready to gather notes, gather hope, and gather the kind of perspective that reminds you:
marriage can last, and love can grow deeper with time — even after life hits hard.

Until next time.🔗 Connect with Us:🎧 Podcast: Sex-ed for Saints Podcast (available wherever podcasts play)💻 The Marriage Lab LLC: Instagram @themarriagelabllc | TikTok @themarriagelab📘 Facebook: Candid Talks with TammyHey God Can I? Waitlist⁠https://form.jotform.com/251163899615...Press play, friend. Your healing and your wholeness start right here. 💜