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EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 24 MIN

I Don't Want a Divorce: When Your Spouse Does--Vaneetha Risner

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"I don't want a divorce." For many people, that sentence comes long before the papers are signed. Vaneetha Risner, author of "This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God through the Heartache of Divorce", shares her journey through an unwanted divorce, the shame that often follows in Christian circles, and the struggle to trust God when life falls apart anyway. If you're tired of pretending you're fine—or carrying pain that feels impossible to explain—Vaneetha meets you there. Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Vaneetha and find her book "This Was Never the Plan: Walking With God Through the Heartache of Divorce" at vaneetha.com Janelle Breitenstein’s 5-session video series on mom anger at familylife.com/momanger Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode. Learn more at CSBible.com. Follow us on all social platforms: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube Find resources from our podcast at shop.familylife.com. Download FamilyLife's app! Help others find FamilyLife. Leave a review on Apple Podcast or Spotify. Check out all the FamilyLife's podcasts on the FamilyLife Podcast Network See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

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