Listen "When the Church Turns Away: A Pastor's Wife's Story of Infidelity, Shunning, and Grace"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textWhat happens when a church leader falls—and the one left hurting is shunned instead of supported?In this powerful episode, host Amy Donathan sits down with Joni Pauley, a pastor’s wife who experienced betrayal through her husband’s infidelity and was met not with compassion, but with silence and rejection from her church community. Joni shares her raw and redemptive journey through heartbreak, healing, and learning to trust Jesus again when the people who should have helped, didn’t.This conversation is honest, grace-filled, and deeply needed. We explore:The emotional and spiritual fallout of infidelity in leadershipHow churches often mishandle moral failure and its aftermathWhat the Bible says about restoration, accountability, and compassionHow God met Joni in the pain and called her into healing and ministryIf you've ever been wounded by the Church or felt forgotten in your pain, this episode is for you.🕊️ Ready to start a relationship with Jesus? We also include a gospel invitation for anyone longing to know the love and grace of Christ personally.🔗 Connect with Joni Pauley: 🌐 Website: www.jonipauley.com 🎧 Spotify: Processing Infidelity in the Church – Spotify 🎧 Apple Podcasts: Processing Infidelity in the Church – Apple Podcasts✨ For more encouragement and biblical resources, visit www.hopeandhealingchristianlifecoach.com or connect with Amy on Facebook at Hope and Healing Christian Life Coaching.🎧 If this episode spoke to you, don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs hope.Website: www.hopeandhealinglifecoach.com Email: [email protected]
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