The High Cost of Betrayal: Healing After Infidelity

Doing marriage well (Sept 5, 2026): This episode examines the high cost of betrayal and the path to healing and accountability after infidelity, including porn and emotional affairs. It covers owning the choice to sin, ending contact with the other person, giving your spouse the information they need, the slow work of rebuilding trust and sex, and when to seek help. Includes an example of grace where confession, apology, and sacrificial love helped restore a marriage. Making zucchini brownies  Both the best and the healthiest brownies you will ever eat! Zucchini Brownies  INGREDIENTS • ½ cup oil (olive works well) • 1½ cups granulated sugar • 1 TBS vanilla extract • ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder • 1½ tsp baking soda • 1 tsp salt • 2 cups all-purpose flour • 3 cups finely shredded zucchini (with liquid) • 1¼ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips, divided DIRECTIONS • Preheat oven to 350°F • Line 9x13 pan with parament paper. • Mix oil, sugar, and vanilla together in a large bowl with a wood spoon or rubber scrapper. • Add cocoa, baking soda, and salt and mix to combine. • Stir in flour. Batter will be very dry. • Stir in zucchini and allow to rest for 5 minutes so the dry ingredients pull moisture from the zucchini. If it's still dry after 5 minutes, go a bit longer. • Stir in ¾ cup of the chocolate chips. • Spread into the pan, top with remaining chocolate chips, and bake for 25-35 minutes. A toothpick should come out dry. • Cool before cutting.