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EPISODE · Mar 9, 2026 · 54 MIN

185: This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce

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Vaneetha Risner knows the raw grief of unwanted divorce and betrayal. She gets church shame, lost identity, lingering triggers. Yet God has turned lament into deeper trust. This was never the plan, but it has forged faith. And it offers hope for yours. Show Notes and Resources Register for the live Blended & Blessed event in Oklahoma City  Listen to episode 130: Coping With Traumatic Events Learn about Vaneetha and get a copy of her book, This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce  Help us reach more families around the world with a gift of support  See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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Vaneetha Risner knows the raw grief of unwanted divorce and betrayal. She gets church shame, lost identity, lingering triggers. Yet God has turned lament into deeper trust. This was never the plan, but it has forged faith. And it offers hope for yours.

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