Men's Divorce Recovery
by Men's Divorce Recovery
Men's Divorce Recovery exists to empower divorced men through support, knowledge, and encouragement to survive and thrive beyond divorce and become resilient, strong, and wise. New episodes will be dropped every other week. We look forward to walking with you on this Journey to Recovery. Find us on Facebook and Instagram @officialmensdivorcerecovery or visit us at www.MensDivorceRecovery.org
Episodes
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Spiritual Simplicity with Allen Ratta
Send us Fan Mail Spiritual Simplicity: Returning to a Daily Walk with God—with Allen Ratta When divorce turns your world upside down, even your relationship with God can feel complicated. You may know the Bible, believe in prayer, and still feel exhausted, distracted, or unsure how to move…
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5 Things NOT to do When You Are Angry
Send us Fan Mail Divorce can leave a man carrying anger over betrayal, rejection, financial strain, or the loss of the family life he expected. You may have real grievances that deserve attention. And what you do in your next angry moment matters. Today, we’ll explore five things to avoid…
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A Story of Divorce and Recovery featuring Theologian Dr. Anthony Baker
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Anthony Baker is a professor of systematic theology at Seminary of the Southwest here in Austin, Texas, where he teaches alongside what he describes as “a bunch of extraordinary colleagues.” He also serves as Theologian in Residence at Saint Julian of Norwich Episcopal…
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Looking Back at Our Biggest Lessons
Send us Fan Mail Looking Back at Our Biggest Lessons is a special mid-season recap of Men's Divorce Recovery, where hosts Dale and Chris reflect on the most impactful conversations, hardest truths, and biggest breakthroughs from the season so far. From navigating grief, rebuilding confidence, and...
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Why Men Lose in Divorce—and How to Change the Outcome Part Two
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Diana Romanov—founder of Romanov Law and a certified Family Law Specialist—to break down the hidden architecture behind why relationships fail and what men can do to navigate divorce with clarity and control....
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Why Men Lose in Divorce—and How to Change the Outcome
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Diana Romanov—founder of Romanov Law and a certified Family Law Specialist—to break down the hidden architecture behind why relationships fail and what men can do to navigate divorce with clarity and control....
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Betrayal, Trauma, and the Man You’re Meant to Be - Part Two
Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW In this episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, Dale sits down with Ralph Brewer to unpack the deep connection between childhood trauma, adult relationships, and the path to becoming a stronger man. Ralph shares how unresolved wounds can shape our...
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Betrayal, Trauma, and the Man You’re Meant to Be - Part One
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, Dale sits down with Ralph Brewer to unpack the deep connection between childhood trauma, adult relationships, and the path to becoming a stronger man. Ralph shares how unresolved wounds can shape our wants, needs, and...
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Burnout Isn’t Failure: God’s Invitation to Rest and Renewal
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, we talk with Keith Cole—a Marine Corps combat veteran and author of Burnout: God’s Recovery Plan—about why burnout after divorce isn’t failure, but often the result of carrying too much for too long while trying to do...
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The Gift of Redemption Part Two
Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF EPISODE In this episode we sit down with author and theologian Dr. Chad Bird to explore what it means to walk with God through failure, loss, and the painful aftermath of divorce. Drawing from his books Night Driving, Limping with God, and Untamed Prayers, Chad shares...
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The Gift of Redemption Part One
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we sit down with author and theologian Dr. Chad Bird to explore what it means to walk with God through failure, loss, and the painful aftermath of divorce. Drawing from his books Night Driving, Limping with God, and Untamed Prayers, Chad shares how Scripture…
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Sobriety Saved My Marriage Part Two
Send us Fan Mail PART TWO In this powerful episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, we sit down with a husband and father whose life was once defined by alcohol, drugs, denial, and the quiet slavery of addiction—but who found true freedom not through willpower, but through Jesus Christ. He...
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Sobriety Saved My Marriage Part One
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Men’s Divorce Recovery Podcast, we sit down with a husband and father whose life was once defined by alcohol, drugs, denial, and the quiet slavery of addiction—but who found true freedom not through willpower, but through Jesus Christ. He shares…
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Abide in My Love: A Year of Healing, Faith, and Recovery
Send us Fan Mail In this special year-in-review episode, Dale and Chris walk back through the full journey of Men’s Divorce Recovery in 2025 — beginning with the early uncertainty and fear that often mark the start of divorce and ending with hope, healing, and generosity. Together, they revisit…
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Giving Tuesday Means Giving Hope
Send us Fan Mail Please join us for this important Giving Tuesday episode.
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Finding Peace This Thanksgiving After Divorce
Send us Fan Mail In this short Thanksgiving episode, we share a few simple but meaningful tips for spending the holiday alone after a divorce. From giving yourself permission to feel, to creating intentional plans, to starting new traditions, these ideas are designed to help you navigate the day...
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Permission to Hurt and Permission to Heal
Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode, Dale reflects on the ten-year anniversary of his own divorce — a milestone that brings both pain and perspective. He opens up about the deep valleys of heartbreak and how giving ourselves permission to hurt is the first step toward genuine healing. Dale...
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What If I Still Love My Ex-Wife
Send us Fan Mail n this heartfelt episode, Chris explores one of the hardest questions men face after divorce — “What if I still love my ex-wife?” In the episode we unpack why feelings of love can linger, how to tell the difference between true love and emotional attachment, and how to release…
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Facing the Fire: How Men Can Confront Anger in Divorce
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we confront one of the hardest emotions men face in divorce — anger. Emotions are real, and like a thermometer, they reveal what’s happening inside us without defining who we are. We’ll talk about how emotions are morally neutral and how understanding them can…
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Blending Families with Faith Part Two
Send us Fan Mail PART TWO In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended®, to talk about the challenges and blessings of life after divorce. Together they unpack the realities of step-parenting, the pitfalls that can lead to...
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Blending Families with Faith Part One
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale and Chris sit down with Ron Deal, director of FamilyLife Blended®, to talk about the challenges and blessings of life after divorce. Together they unpack the realities of step-parenting, the pitfalls that can lead to re-divorce, and...
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Making Marriage Work, Divorce in First Responders
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dale and Chris sit down with Tim Rutledge, Director of LEAPS Training and a retired narcotics agent, to explore the unique challenges first responders face in marriage—and the difficult road many walk through divorce. Tim shares candid insights from decades of...
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Navigating the Deep Sadness of a Relationship Ending
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, we explore the deep sadness that comes with the end of a relationship and how to navigate it in a healthy, God-centered way. Christopher Espinoza offers Biblical inspiration, practical tools, and encouragement for men struggling with...
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What Does a Win Look Like?
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, Dale Brown explores the question, "What does a win really look like after divorce?" Instead of chasing shallow victories, Dale unpacks five meaningful types of wins: gaining clarity, having passion, finding solidarity with others, making...
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When It All Falls Apart: Facing the Worst Day of Your Life
Send us Fan Mail We all face moments in life that bring us to our knees—days when it feels like everything we've built has come crashing down. In this solo episode, Chris gets real about what to do when you're living through the worst day of your life. Whether you're dealing with the shock of...
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Divorced in Africa: One Man’s Story of Recovery and Redemption
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode we sit down with Michael Mmunthali from Malawi, to explore the often-unspoken realities of divorce for men in African cultures. Michael shares his personal journey through heartbreak, cultural stigma, and healing—and how faith, identity, and community...
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When You Hurt
Send us Fan Mail On today's episode Dale discusses important parts of his book, The Daily Survival Guide for Divorced Men. Specifically Dale discusses what happens when you hurt during the divorce process. He looks at what happens to you mentally and physically when we are hurting, what we can...
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Faith Under Fire Part Two
Send us Fan Mail INTERVIEW PART TWO In this powerful episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, we sit down with Bree Sullivan-Howell, author of Crush Your Divorce and Keep Your Faith, to explore how Christian men can navigate the emotional, spiritual, and legal challenges of divorce without losing their...
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Faith Under Fire Part One
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of Men’s Divorce Recovery, we sit down with Bree Sullivan-Howell, author of Crush Your Divorce and Keep Your Faith, to explore how Christian men can navigate the emotional, spiritual, and legal challenges of divorce without losing their faith in Christ....
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Back to the Basics
Send us Fan Mail Today we take things back to the beginning by revisiting the Stages of Divorce developed by Dale. Specifically Dale and Chris will discuss the “Shock” stage and the “Raw Pain” stage, while touching on how they integrate with other stages along your recovery journey. No matter…
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What We Can Learn About Love from the Life of Pope Francis
Send us Fan Mail In this episode we explore surprising lessons on love, healing, and personal growth through the life and example of Pope Francis. From his focus on compassion and forgiveness to his deep humility and expansive view of love, we unpack how his approach can help men recovering from...
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Scars that Speak: What Healing Teaches Us
Send us Fan Mail Episode Title: Scars that Speak: What Healing Teaches Us Scripture Focus: John 20:27 In this heartfelt episode, we explore the power and purpose of emotional scars—especially those left behind after divorce. Drawing from John 20:27, we reflect on how even Jesus chose to reveal…
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A Divorced Dad Story Part Two
Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW On today’s special episode we welcome an actor, a producer, and a director from Hollywood to discuss their upcoming movie “Guys Night,” an inspirational story of overcoming adversity and growing as a divorced and single dad. The personal stories in this...
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A Divorced Dad Story Part One
Send us Fan Mail On today’s special episode we welcome an actor, a producer, and a director from Hollywood to discuss their upcoming movie “Guys Night,” an inspirational story of overcoming adversity and growing as a divorced single dad. The personal stories in this episode will inspire you and...
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The Narrow Path
Send us Fan Mail On the episode Chris cover a reading from the Sermon on the Plain and how it relates to the divorce process. He discusses the narrow path of doing the right thing, even in the face of difficult times and intense emotions. Bible Passage Inspiration: Luke 6:27-38 "Jesus said to his...
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Bring Me a Higher Love
Send us Fan Mail On today’s podcast we hit fast forward to take a look at what could potentially be in store for you in a second marriage - if God wills that for your life. You may not find yourself ready to listen to this episode, depending on where you are in your divorce process, but we wanted...
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When You Know Divorce is Coming
Send us Fan Mail On today's episode Dale talks about what to do when you know divorce is coming. At time we as men can be caught off guard by divorce, but most of the time we have a sense that things are heading in that direction. In this episode Dale discusses ideas and tips on how to better...
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Sexpectations Part Two
Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW They often say that there are three primary reasons why divorce takes place, with sexual issues being near the top of the list. But if sex factored into the dissolution of our marriage, what can we do to heal and repair our sexual brokenness to be restored…
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Sexpectations Part One
Send us Fan Mail They often say that there are three primary reasons why divorce takes place, with sexual issues being near the top of the list. But if sex factored into the dissolution of our marriage, what can we do to heal and repair our sexual brokenness to be restored in our relationship…
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Devotionals During Divorce Part Two
Send us Fan Mail Part Two of Interview Divorce disrupts our daily routines and upends what our daily life looks like. During divorce we must choose how to spend our time and what activities will contribute to our recovery. Today we welcome Chris Bolinger to the podcast, who is the author of two...
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Devotionals During Divorce Part One
Send us Fan Mail Divorce disrupts our daily routines and upends what our daily life looks like. During divorce we must choose how to spend our time and what activities will contribute to our recovery. Today we welcome Chris Bolinger to the podcast, who is the author of two Christian devotionals…
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Navigating Divorce - Lessons from the Navy to Rebuild Your Life Part Two
Send us Fan Mail Part Two of Interview After spending years on submarines and surface ships, Jay Patterson adjusted his heading to help men facing brutal battles, such as divorce, pivoting careers, hitting midlife, and other challenges. Having spent much of his life submerged, working excessive...
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Navigating Divorce - Lessons from the Navy to Rebuild Your Life Part One
Send us Fan Mail After spending years on submarines and surface ships, Jay Patterson adjusted his heading to help men facing brutal battles, such as divorce, pivoting careers, hitting midlife, and other challenges. Having spent much of his life submerged, working excessive hours, and being…
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Here Comes the Holidays
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode Chris provides encouragement for men who are going through divorce as we begin to enter the holiday season. For many of us, this might be the first holiday season we are spending alone, away from our former wife. You can get through this, but you must put the...
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The Three Voices in Our Head
Send us Fan Mail Divorce is a confusing time where we are asking to make decisions when we are not at the top of our game. If you ever asked yourself "where did that thought come from?," the answer may surprise you. Today Chris discusses the three voices we might hear in our head while…
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Faith Without Works, the 12 Steps, and Divorce Recovery
Send us Fan Mail Today Chris dives into the work we need to put into our divorce recovery program. He will also discuss the way recoverying from divorce is similar to a 12 Step Program, and what we need to do to ensure we are drawing closer to God during this difficult time. Bible Passage...
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Dating Profile Secrets Part Two
Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW Many of us came from loveless marriages and have been craving affection for a very long time. Once we have spent time recovering from divorce and putting in the work to ensure we are fully healed, some of us may choose to go back into the dating game. On...
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Dating Profile Secrets Part One
Send us Fan Mail Many of us came from loveless marriages and have been craving affection for a very long time. Once we have spent time recovering from divorce and putting in the work to ensure we are fully healed, some of us may choose to go back into the dating game. On today’s podcast James...
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Avoiding Thinking Traps Part Two
Send us Fan Mail PART TWO OF INTERVIEW ON THINKING TRAPS Sometimes in the divorce recovery process our mind can be our own worst enemy. We can get caught in thinking traps that keep us circling in a loop of negative and self-destructive thoughts. On today’s podcast we welcome Wynter Edwards, who…
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Avoiding Thinking Traps Part One
Send us Fan Mail Sometimes in the divorce recovery process our mind can be our own worst enemy. We can get caught in thinking traps that keep us circling in a loop of negative and self-destructive thoughts. On today’s podcast we welcome Wynter Edwards, who is an Adjunct Professor in the Criminal...
About this show
Men's Divorce Recovery exists to empower divorced men through support, knowledge, and encouragement to survive and thrive beyond divorce and become resilient, strong, and wise. New episodes will be dropped every other week. We look forward to walking with you on this Journey to Recovery. Find us on Facebook and Instagram @officialmensdivorcerecovery or visit us at www.MensDivorceRecovery.org
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