What happens when the pain of an unwanted divorce collides with the calling of ministry leadership? In this episode of FrontStage BackStage, host Jason Daye talks with Lysa TerKeurst, president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and New York Times best-selling author, and Joel Muddamalle, director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. Together, they co-host the Therapy & Theology podcast and co-authored the new book Surviving an Unwanted Divorce.This conversation tackles the challenges of unwanted divorce, the role of the church community, and how pastors and ministry leaders can both endure this season personally and guide others with wisdom and compassion.We explore:The pain and challenges of navigating an unwanted divorce as a Christian leaderBiblical insights into divorce and God’s heart for the brokenheartedHow ministry leaders can walk with others experiencing unwanted divorceCommon unintended mistakes church communities make can add to the painPractical encouragement and hope for pastors and leaders serving in difficult seasonsPastors and ministry leaders will come away with a compassionate vision for navigating unwanted divorce, finding hope in Christ’s presence, and renewed courage to walk alongside others in seasons of deep pain.Dig deeper into this conversation: Find the free Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide, all resource links, and more, at http://PastorServe.org/networkSome key takeaways from this conversation:Lysa TerKeurst on the importance of loving your spouse by seeking their best, not just meeting your own needs: "Each person should seek the other's highest good inside of a marriage."Joel Muddamalle on the significance of seeking restoration with God, even when reconciliation with others isn’t possible: "​​Even if restoration is not possible with that individual, as I said, the restoration with the Lord is always possible."Lysa TerKeurst on the importance of remembering that marriage is meant to reflect Christ’s love, not replace it: "There are some dynamics where we elevate sometimes the institution of marriage above the image bearers of Christ."----------------Looking to dig more deeply into this topic and conversation? FrontStage BackStage is much more than another church leadership show, it is a complete resource to help you and your ministry leaders grow. Every week we go the extra mile and create a free toolkit so you and your ministry team can dive deeper into the topic that is discussed.Visit http://PastorServe.org/network to find the Weekly Toolkit, including the Ministry Leaders Growth Guide. Our team pulls key insights and quotes from every conversation with our guests. We also create engaging questions for you and your team to consider and process, providing space for you to reflect on how each episode's topic relates to your unique church context. Use these questions in your staff meetings, or other settings, to guide your conversation as you invest in the growth of your ministry leaders. Love well, live well, & lead well Complimentary Coaching Session for Pastors http://PastorServe.org/freesession Follow PastorServe LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram | FacebookConnect with Jason Daye LinkedIn | Instagram...

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