Trusting God to Redeem Your Broken Marriage (Part 1) - David and Kirsten Samuel

Dave and Kirsten Samuel share the powerful story of how after 25 years of marriage, Dave’s secret addiction to pornography was revealed, putting his job and their marriage at risk. The Samuels underwent the rigorous restoration process with counseling and an accountability team that met regularly with them for 18 months. Several months in, Dave and Kirsten spent a week in intensive counseling. The good news was Dave’s issue was mostly about poor self-esteem, and the counselor felt the addiction could be overcome. But the bad news for Kirsten was her diagnosis of PTSD, suicidal depression and anxiety. The Samuels describe how God intervened in miraculous ways to save their marriage and heal Kirsten..

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[valariecroslin]

I don't know if there's anybody on here but I'm believing for restoration for my husband and me he's been gone 7 months he's sleeping with another woman it breaks my heart but I forgive my husband and I want my marriage back but the thing I want most is my husband to come to Jesus and be saved someone please pray with me

[jessicadennison]

Growing up my dad and myself listened to focus on the family together on our local radio station. As an adult, I lost my father a few years ago. My spouse has been unfaithful recently, I turned to focus on the family and I am so grateful to have this to help me walk though this.

[lizramirez]

What i noticed was the honesty and how open to each other they were. Thats important to restoration. My situation is the same but my spouse continues to make excuses for himself

[mattiemayesavedbyjesus]

I’m a born again Christian, 14 months out of the new age, after my young son died. I’ve been in deeply dysfunctional patterns, as has my husband. Psychology calls me a codependent (I call it abuse), on both sides. Stepping out of this has been-feels futile. Desperately working towards living more like Jesus and in Gods word. Struggling hard right now. Praying all day, everyday. My partner is not saved and has many addictions.

[jessyjonas]

" you never fight you always get along"

Red flag
Things being swept under the rug

[lynnbaber-author]

"This does not have to be fatal." What a seldom-spoken concept and reality. Betrayal isn't always a bridge that needs to be burned. Thank you FOF and Dave and Kirsten Samuel for being so transparent about such a hard place. What is really outside of the marriage vow, "for better or worse"? So powerful and hopeful.

[leekflower]

So many people privately living in this pain. Thank you for sharing.

[navajomjs]

It's assuring to hear that there are still Christian workplaces that stand beside their employees by supporting & preserving the family unit. That has not been the case for my family & a prominent Christian University employing my husband. A multi-yr long affair was covred up and even supported. Lord please flood the earth with Your Holy Spirit to heal, restore and reconcile those families hurting from the destruction of separation and divorce. In Jesus name amen.

[ratnawahengbam]

Pray for my husband and my marriage restoration. I believe it's Life time commitment. My husband is silent and he is not ready to invest his time, energy and finance. What do I need to do to gain my husband trust.

[incognitoriaanonymousita]

That's awesome I wish my husband love me like that I wish he valued our marriage like that....and he calls himself a Christian

[emmie]

Dave and Kirsten - having known you for many years, I'm so thankful for you sharing your story with such transparency. Hearing stories of redemption are such a tangible reminder of God's faithfulness, grace, and mercy. Bless you as you continue to share your testimony!

[angeladee]

Thank you for being courageous and sharing your story Dave and Kirsten.

[Chan-sivm]

Please pray for my family. I live in Hawaii and my partner had a mental breakdown and kicked us out of the home. I just want my family back together. I have forgiven him.

[reneevidor]

I'm grateful that Focus on the Family is willing to share the real and raw tough topics (and big thanks to Kirsten and Dave for the vulnerable share!)

[KaryOberbrunner]

What a powerful story. Thanks for your authenticity Dave and Kirsten.

[jessyjonas]

" as in water I reflects face
So a man's heart reveals the man"

"Faithful are the wounds of a friend
But the kisses of an enemy are deceitful."
Proverbs

[HopeLes_]

Pray for my husband and I. Our marriage is broken thru sin, anger, pride.

[krista]

Honestly, what a difficult thing to go through and how wonderful that they are open to sharing their story. It’s interesting, though, I don’t think they mentioned Jesus’ name once. And when she was asked what made her continue to work toward healing, she said his face when he came home from counseling. I’m glad she’s honest about that but I think that speaks to a larger issue about where her focus is. On Christ? Or on her husband’s commitment to getting help? He said, “I always had that in mind ‘what was I willing to do to allow my wife to heal’”. It’s not his role to heal her. She said herself part of her wound was from a wound when she was 9, he can’t heal that. Heck he can’t even heal the wound he made in her. Only Jesus can do that. And they never. mention. His. name. So sad. 😔

[audittsmm]

Pray for deliverance and restoration of your marriage.

[ladylocks]

Thank you SO MUCH FOR THIS. I Needed this, NOW! God Bless You, All.