In this episode of One by One, hosts Nick and Austin bring together Monty and Whitney to share their complete story of marital restoration after betrayal and addiction. The couple reveals how they discovered a lost wedding ring at a pivotal moment in Monty's spiritual return, symbolizing their entirely new relationship rather than a repaired version of the old one. They discuss the chaotic "insanity" both experienced—Whitney through trauma and Monty through addiction—and how prayer became their lifeline when nothing else worked. The conversation explores their journey to authentic vulnerability, with Monty opening his heart fully despite lifelong emotional barriers. Despite temporary estrangement from their adult children, particularly their oldest son, they maintain hope that their transformation will eventually heal those relationships too. This episode highlights how inviting the Lord into marriage creates a triangle, the strongest shape, where two people drawing closer to God naturally draw closer to each other.

In this episode of One by One, Whitney discusses the challenging path she walked when her 25-year marriage to high school sweetheart Monty faced its greatest test through hidden addictions and infidelity. Whitney shares moments where, despite overwhelming hurt, she experienced spiritual clarity that allowed her to see beyond her husband's actions to his true potential. Hosts Nick and Austin explore how Whitney maintained hope during what she describes as the hardest experience of her life, where the couple ultimately decided to build something entirely new rather than trying to repair what was broken. Whitney explains how her deepest pain unexpectedly brought her closer to Christ, teaching her that in our most difficult moments, spiritual connection can become most meaningful. This episode offers encouragement to listeners facing relationship challenges by showing that healing is possible even in seemingly impossible situations. Whitney's experience demonstrates that through faith and commitment, relationships can be rebuilt and renewed.

In this special episode of One by One, hosts Nick and Austin welcome Monty , who courageously shares his battle with addiction, infidelity, and spiritual emptiness that nearly destroyed his marriage with high school sweetheart Whitney. Monty reveals how his years working in a jail environment contributed to his spiritual decline while the adversary gradually pulled him deeper into destructive behaviors. The conversation tracks his internal war between natural inclinations and spiritual promptings, including moments of clarity he initially ignored and the experiences that finally opened him to genuine change. With refreshing honesty, Monty describes how finding Christ-centered guidance helped him reconnect with his true identity as a son of God rather than remaining trapped in self-defeating labels. Nick and Austin highlight how this transformation exemplifies breaking generational chains while contrasting traditional therapy approaches with spiritual healing. This episode offers hope for listeners feeling stuck in patterns of addiction or shame, showing that transformation happens when the Savior enters our healing journey.