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EPISODE · Mar 14, 2026 · 31 MIN

When Trust Breaks: The First Step Most Couples Miss

from The Marriage Ignite Podcast · host Mike and Janelle Friedrich

When trust has been shattered by betrayal, addiction, lies, or deep disappointment, most couples try to rush back to normal before real healing has happened. In this episode, we share why rebuilding trust does not start with quick apologies or forced forgiveness, but with deep healing, honest understanding, and facing the real roots behind the pain. We open up about our own story, the role of community, and why true restoration is possible even when the journey feels messy and slow. If your marriage has been wounded, this conversation will give you hope, direction, and a biblical path forward.👉 Hit subscribe and join us weekly as we talk all things marriage, faith, family, and healing.Support and coaching links:The Wise Wives Intensive -  Get coached by Janelle⁠⁠⁠https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/WLsDub?sl=applepodThe Husbands of Valor Intensive - Get coached by Mike⁠https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/8kDtcu?sl=applepodMarriage Retreat (August 27th - 29th 2026 - Portland, OR):https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrgJanelle’s #1 course for the wife that wants to save her marriage: ⁠⁠⁠https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/unwavering?sl=applepodMike’s #1 course for the Husband that wants to save his marriage:https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepodOur In-Home, Private Marriage Intensive Here in Arizona (The ARK) for Couples:https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepodAlso available on Spotify and YouTube:🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9QConnect with us:📱 Instagram: ⁠@instagram.com/marriage.ignite⁠📘 Facebook: ⁠@facebook.com/MarriageIgnite⁠💻 Website: ⁠MarriageIgnite.com⁠

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