After a devastating car accident left my daughter and son-in-law seriously injured, I’ve been walking closely with them through the slow, painful process of healing. In this solo episode, I share more about their story and how it brought me face-to-face with the lasting effects of trauma. Trauma doesn’t just touch one area of life. It impacts our emotions, our bodies, our relationships, and our ability to function in everyday life.

As I reflect on what it means to heal, I also want to speak hope. God has provided powerful tools through trauma-informed care and the expertise of trained professionals. Friends and loved ones can walk with us, and God Himself, Jehovah Rapha, is present in our pain. He wants to bring healing not only to our bodies but to our souls.

If you’re struggling to make sense of suffering or wondering how to move forward after trauma, I pray this episode reminds you that healing is possible, even when it feels out of reach. God is near, and He is enough.

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

Sarah returns to share the next chapter of her powerful story. After devastating infidelity, she faced a choice: let bitterness take root, or surrender fully to God. With incredible courage, Sarah chose surrender, not knowing what would happen in her marriage, but trusting that God would have the final word in her life.

Her obedience didn’t come without pain, but through it, she discovered an intimate strength and deep connection with God that carried her through each day. Sarah is a living testimony of God’s grace in the hardest places. Her story will inspire and encourage you to trust God with your own.

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

Links Mentioned:

Find Revive 40 and Beloved Groups (Arizona)

After betrayal, how do you move forward? Especially within the same relationship? This week and next, I’m joined by Sarah, a brave woman whose story of heartbreak and healing will move you. When she married her second husband, she had every hope for a Christ-centered partnership. But then came earthshaking infidelity. As she navigated daily life, caring for her children and going to work, Sarah clung to Jesus for strength.

Scripture tells us God is near in our suffering. But when we live it, His presence transforms us. Through unimaginable pain, Sarah found deeper intimacy with God, who met her in every moment of grief and survival. Her story is a powerful reminder that His promises are real, and His love never fails.

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

Infidelity is one of the deepest wounds a marriage can face. Whether through an affair, pornography, or emotional betrayal, the pain can feel overwhelming, and the path forward unclear. In this solo episode, I share hard-won insights from walking alongside couples through the heartbreak of infidelity toward the possibility of healing.

Not all marriages survive, but many do—and with God, restoration is possible. Even if this isn’t part of your story, this episode offers hope, perspective, and encouragement for building strong, honest relationships in a world where betrayal is all too common.

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

This week on the podcast, I re-release the second half of my conversation with Lisa, who experienced domestic abuse. She tells about the different ways God brought healing, and how, in time, she began to believe her worth.

She shares great insight and wisdom about the healing journey that will encourage your heart in God’s faithfulness.

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

Links Mentioned:

National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233

As we dive into this summer series on shame and trauma, I’m revisiting a powerful two-part story from my friend Lisa. When we met, she was rebuilding her life after escaping an abusive marriage.

Despite deep wounds and heavy shame, Lisa clung to the faithfulness of God and slowly reclaimed her worth. Her raw honesty and resilience are unforgettable, and I’m honored to share her journey with you again.

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

In this week’s podcast episode, I re-release the second part of my conversation with Claire Atenian, LMFT.

Here in part 2, we focus on what it looks like to recover from betrayal trauma. Just as God uses physicians and technicians in the medical field to help us heal from physical injury, He uses professionals and trusted friends to bring healing to our experiences of trauma and emotional or relational injury.

Claire offers a lot of practical support if you’re seeking clarity in your healing journey after betrayal trauma.

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.

This summer on the podcast, we’re exploring how trauma and shame interact and how understanding our responses can lead to deeper healing. Trauma often leaves us with deep shame that influences how we react, even when we don’t realize it. You’ll hear powerful stories of transformation and hope through Jesus.

To kick off the series, I’m re-releasing my conversation with Claire Atenian, a licensed marriage and family specialist. Claire shares her expertise on Betrayal Trauma, and it’s a conversation that left a lasting impact. I know it will encourage you too.

To inquire about counseling, email Louise at Louise@louisesedgwick.com.