You’re Not the Captain of Your Own Ship

A Word for Men Who Feel Like They Lost the Life They Were BuildingSeven years, that's how long it's been since I've lost the life that I thought I was building. My world crashed and burned.This opening episode of Season 3 speaks directly to divorced men who are tired, wounded, isolated, and trying to figure out how to rebuild life without pretending everything is fine. Todd Turner talks honestly about the pressure men feel to be strong, independent, and self-contained, and why that kind of isolation often keeps pain hidden instead of healed.What This Episode Is AboutThis conversation deals with the spiritual and emotional weight many divorced men carry after the collapse of a marriage. It speaks to the loneliness of trying to lead your own life, the danger of treating independence as strength, and the quiet sins that can begin to drive your choices when you are hurt, angry, or ashamed.You will hear about the lone wolf lie.You will hear about the arrow in the armor.You will hear about the difference between merely believing and truly abiding.You will hear why independence can become spiritually dangerous.You will hear an invitation to return to the vine, return to the Father, and stop pretending you have to clean yourself up first.Why Listen to Season 3Season 3 of UnYoked is focused on divorced men and the honest road back to faith, clarity, maturity, and purpose. These episodes are not about pretending divorce did not hurt. They are about facing the damage, naming the patterns, returning to Christ, and learning how to live as a man who is no longer trying to carry everything alone.Visit the WebsiteFind more episodes, resources, and encouragement at:https://www.toddturner.com/Support the MissionUnYoked is now a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your support helps create honest, hope-filled resources for Christians navigating divorce, recovery, singleness, and renewed purpose.To give, visit:https://www.toddturner.com/donate/About UnYokedUnYoked helps Christians walk through the pain, process, and possibilities after divorce. Through honest conversations, biblical encouragement, and real-life reflection, UnYoked creates space for people who feel broken, forgotten, or unsure of where they belong after divorce.Closing InvitationIf this episode speaks to where you are, share it with another man who may be carrying more than he is saying. Subscribe to the podcast, leave a rating or review, and keep walking toward Christ one honest step at a time.To support the UnYoked Podcast and to help others... PLEASE subscribe and rate.. right now. And if this resource is helpful, please tell a friend. Support the showThe UnYoked Podcast NetworkWhat is the UnYoked Podcast?The UnYoked Podcast is a specialized ministry outreach of UnYoked Living, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We provide raw, honest, and scripturally grounded blueprints for believers navigating the painful debris of an unexpected marriage breakdown. We firmly teach that while your marriage may have been unyoked, your life can remain powerfully yoked to Jesus Christ.Who is Todd Turner?Your host, Todd Turner, is an author, coach, and transparent voice who speaks directly from lived experience. Rather than recycling secular, bitterness-driven relationship advice, Todd guides brokenhearted Christians with a unique mix of hard-hitting practical wisdom and absolute biblical alignment, showing you how to turn profound trauma into a true redemptive transformation.Why Should You Subscribe?Healing isn’t a single event; it’s a daily walk. Subscribing to the network ensures you carry a community of truth, prayer, and recovery guidance directly in your pocket. Join thousands of other intentional believers who refuse to let divorce define their future, and instead choose to build a vibrant new baseline anchored fully on God’s word.