Relationship Truth: Unfiltered

By Leslie Vernick

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Relationship Truth: Unfiltered is a place for people of faith to find real answers when it comes to destructive relationships. Leslie Vernick is the author of seven books, including the best-selling, ”The Emotionally Destructive Marriage.” She has dedicated her life to cutting through the religious confusion and teaching women to grow in their relationships: with God, with themselves, and with others.

Episode Date
Finding Life, Hope, and Healing After Divorce with Jessica Kastner
May 04, 2026
When Faith Has Been Used to Keep You Stuck Kelly’s Story of Abuse, Awakening, and Courage
Apr 20, 2026
Boundaries, Overfunctioning, and Finding Your Voice in Difficult Relationships
Apr 06, 2026
Healing After Betrayal – Moving from Broken to Brave with Tammy Gustafson
Mar 23, 2026
Finding Hope in the Deepest Pain
Mar 09, 2026
Who Has God Called You to Be? Rediscovering Your Identity Beyond Your Role
Feb 23, 2026
When Faith Meets Reality: Accepting the Truth About an Abusive Marriage
Feb 10, 2026
When Should I Talk to a Lawyer (Even If I'm Not Planning to Divorce?)
Jan 28, 2026
Resilience After Abuse What It Really Means and How to Rebuild
Jan 12, 2026
When Healing Isn’t Instant: Reframing Mental Health, Faith, and Finding Your Next Step
Jan 05, 2026
From Confused to Courageous: Stories of Healing Through Empowered to Change Part 2
Dec 29, 2025
From Confused to Courageous: Stories of Healing Through Empowered to Change Part 1
Dec 15, 2025
Can I Ever Love Again? A Story of Hope After Unimaginable Loss with Michelle Hord
Dec 01, 2025
Boundaries During the Holidays
Nov 17, 2025
How to Discern a Safe and Godly Man
Nov 03, 2025
A Biblical Response To Domestic Violence
Oct 20, 2025
When Pretending Breaks You: Finding Peace After Overfunctioning in a Destructive Marriage
Oct 06, 2025
Coaches Takeover Series – People-Pleasing & Insecurity
Jul 14, 2025
God Didn’t Ask Me to Be Nice: Reclaiming Truth, Boundaries, and Peace
Jul 07, 2025
“I Chose to Be Well”: One Woman’s Journey Through Betrayal, Boundaries, and Becoming Whole Again
Jun 30, 2025
Unmasking Insecurity: The Hidden Struggle of People Pleasing
Jun 23, 2025
When Pleasing Others Costs Too Much: TC's Story of Capacity, Courage and Clarity
Jun 16, 2025
Insecurity vs. Identity: Breaking Agreement with the Lie
Jun 09, 2025
People Pleasing — Why You Do It and How to Stop
Jun 02, 2025
How Insecurity Shows Up in Your Life (and What to Do About It)
May 27, 2025
When Trauma Shows Up in Parenting: One Woman’s Question, Many Women’s Reality
May 20, 2025
Our Stories, Our Why
May 13, 2025
A Fresh Voice, A Familiar Mission: Welcoming Our Coaches Takeover
May 05, 2025
From Lost to Found: Reclaiming Your Voice, Identity & Faith in Destructive Relationships
Apr 21, 2025
Nick Stumbo on Breaking the Silence: The Hidden Impact of Porn on Christian Marriages
Apr 14, 2025
I Didn’t Know I Was in an Abusive Marriage with Naghmeh Panahi
Apr 07, 2025
Healing After Sexual Abuse: A Powerful Conversation with Tabitha Westbrook
Mar 31, 2025
When Loving Him Hurts: Navigating Neurodivergence, Abuse, and Ministry Expectations
Mar 24, 2025
Money, Marriage & Moving Forward: A Financial Guide for Women Facing Divorce with Rhonda Noordyk
Mar 17, 2025
The Nicest Liar You'll Ever Meet
Mar 10, 2025
Power, Abuse, and the Church: Exposing the Truth with Dr. Diane Langberg
Mar 03, 2025
Acceptance: Facing Hard Truths Without Giving Up Hope
Feb 24, 2025
Pastor's Wife: Called or Confined?
Feb 17, 2025
His Faith Was Fiction
Feb 10, 2025
Power in Powerlessness: Reclaiming Your Decision Making
Feb 03, 2025
The Night I Stopped Pretending
Jan 27, 2025
Why Churches Resist Abuse Ministry
Jan 20, 2025
Hidden in Plain Sight: Recognizing Emotional Abuse in Marriage
Jan 13, 2025
The Scriptural Case for Women's Value with Elyse Fitzpatrick
Jan 06, 2025
Reconcilation: Ready or Not?
Dec 30, 2024
Promise of Peace: Navigating Christmas When Relationships Hurt
Dec 23, 2024
Break Free From the Breakdown Mindset
Dec 16, 2024
Reclaiming Her Life: Mary's Fight
Dec 09, 2024
Habits for a Healthier Mind
Dec 02, 2024
Embrace the Past, Write the Future: Alyson's Story
Nov 25, 2024
The Church's Role in Combating Domestic Violence
Nov 18, 2024
Courage in Crisis
Nov 11, 2024
Five Signs of a Toxic Relationship
Nov 04, 2024
The Challenges of Neurodiverse Marriages
Oct 28, 2024
When Love Becomes Toxic: Raquel's Experience
Oct 21, 2024
Dealing with Destructive Friendships
Oct 14, 2024
Surviving the Unthinkable: Michelle Hord's Story of Resilience
Oct 07, 2024
Betty's Story: How CONQUER Changed Everything
Sep 23, 2024
Courageous Resilience: Pam's Path to Healing
Sep 16, 2024
Expert Advice on Transforming Trauma
Sep 09, 2024
Ask Leslie About Sex
Sep 02, 2024
Trauma is Not the End of Your Story
Aug 19, 2024
Core Strength: Practical tools for Life’s Challenges
Aug 12, 2024
Transforming Pain into Power: Laura's Story
Aug 05, 2024
Why I Believe: Dr. Henry Cloud's Journey
Jul 29, 2024
Is Your Marriage Dead or Alive?
Jul 22, 2024
Unseen Manipulation: Jessica's Story of Covert Abuse
Jul 15, 2024
Can a Wife Say "No" to Sex?
Jul 08, 2024
The Connection Between Trauma and People Pleasing
Jul 01, 2024
Virtues and Vulnerabilities: Why Good Christians Can Attract Toxic People
Jun 24, 2024
Jill's Staying Well Journey
Jun 17, 2024
Does Intent Matter? Navigating Harm in Marriage
Jun 10, 2024
Healing from Hurt: Kay’s Story of Survival and Strength
Jun 03, 2024
Faith and Legal Battles: Insights from Molly Catherine Goodson
May 27, 2024
Ask Leslie Episode! Divorce, Detachment, Indifference, Narcissism, and Empathy
May 20, 2024
Rachel’s Resolve: A Path Through Adversity
May 13, 2024
Self-Compassion in Action
May 06, 2024
The Importance of Safety & Trust
Apr 29, 2024
Boundary Basics: A Practical Guide to Personal Power
Apr 26, 2024
Divorce and the Bible: Navigating Complexities with Faith & Understanding
Apr 22, 2024
Deciphering Transformation: How to Trust His Change
Apr 08, 2024
Courage Found: Marie's Path to Freedom
Apr 01, 2024
Untwisting Scriptures: Seeing Beyond the Spin
Mar 25, 2024
Self Esteem: A Biblical Perspective
Mar 18, 2024
Is Porn Adultery?
Mar 11, 2024
Surviving Verbal Abuse: Amanda's Courageous Journey
Mar 11, 2024
Confronting Depravity: Essential Steps for Abusers & the Abused
Mar 04, 2024
Keeping Your Cool: Managing Emotions in Conflict
Feb 26, 2024
Empowering You to Thrive
Feb 19, 2024
Reconciliation Roadmap: Strategies for Knowing When to Reconnect
Feb 12, 2024
Rebuilding Trust and Becoming Trustworthy
Feb 05, 2024
Traci’s Transformed Life: Her Escape From a Destructive Marriage
Jan 29, 2024
Help! I'm Married to a Sex Addict
Jan 22, 2024
Empowering Survivors: The Pastor’s Role in Responding to Destructive Marriages
Jan 15, 2024
Healing After Infidelity: Dee’s Journey
Jan 08, 2024
Wisdom for Women in Destructive Marriages: 2023 Highlights
Jan 01, 2024
Christmas Memories and the Gift of Presence
Dec 25, 2023
Breaking Down Purity Culture: Impact, Myths, and Empowered Living
Dec 18, 2023
What Is Your Anger Telling You? Understand and Manage Your Strong Emotions
Dec 11, 2023
Empowering Women: How to Recognize and Overcome Financial Abuse in Relationships
Nov 27, 2023
Forgiveness, Self-Care, and Overcoming Substance Abuse
Nov 20, 2023
Don’t Be Afraid to Flourish
Nov 13, 2023
Married to a Mostly Great Man
Nov 06, 2023
Finding Faith, Purpose, and Healing After Divorce
Oct 30, 2023
Uncovering Lies: Overcoming the Impact of Abuse
Oct 23, 2023
Surviving Coercive Control: Jennifer’s Journey
Oct 16, 2023
Transforming Through Trials: A Journey of Faith & Growth
Oct 09, 2023
She Deserves Better: Raising Healthy Daughters
Oct 02, 2023
Is Your Relationship Abusive?
Sep 25, 2023
From Broken to Empowered: Debbie’s Story of Surviving Abuse and Rediscovering Faith
Sep 18, 2023
Unhumanable Love: A Journey of Redemption and Restoration in Marriage”
Sep 11, 2023
”Ask Leslie” Part 2: Speaking Up in a Destructive Relationship
Sep 05, 2023
”Ask Leslie” Speaking Up in a Destructive Marriage
Aug 28, 2023
Breaking Free: A Journey from Destructive Marriage to Hopeful Healing
Aug 21, 2023
Gymnast & Dr. Nassar Abuse Survivor Addresses Sexual Abuse in Churches
Aug 14, 2023
Biblical Headship & Submission
Aug 07, 2023
From Abuse to Empowerment: Ayana’s Faith Journey
Jul 31, 2023
Living Authentically: Embracing Core Values for a Fulfilling Life
Jul 24, 2023
Necessary Changes for Changed Behaviors
Jul 17, 2023
Unmasking Control: A Courageous Journey Out of a Destructive Marriage
Jul 10, 2023
Special Invitation from Leslie! Listen this weekend! ”The High Price of Being Too Nice”
Jul 07, 2023
The Toxic War on Masculinity Part 2
Jul 03, 2023
The Toxic War on Masculinity- Part 1
Jun 26, 2023
The Power of Detachment
Jun 19, 2023
An Expert in Sexual Addiction Speaks to Wives
Jun 12, 2023
Surviving Emotional Abuse & Addiction: Katarina’s Journey to Freedom
Jun 05, 2023
Why Trying Harder Isn’t Always Biblical
May 29, 2023
Addressing Domestic Violence in the Church
May 22, 2023
A Story of Staying Well
May 15, 2023
Biblical Reasons to Separate
May 08, 2023
The Pastor of Murder Victim, Stacy Peterson, Has a Message for Women & Churches
May 01, 2023
Betrayed By a Sex Addict
Apr 24, 2023
Ask Leslie!
Apr 17, 2023
Leslie and Lysa TerKeurst Talk Boundaries
Apr 10, 2023
How Alcoholism Almost Destroyed a Missionary Marriage
Apr 03, 2023
Is He Really Sorry?
Mar 27, 2023
Trauma and Transformation
Mar 20, 2023
My Kids Saved My Life
Mar 13, 2023
Dealing with a Destructive Ex
Mar 07, 2023
Trauma’s Impact On Relationships and What You Can Do About It
Feb 27, 2023
In Ministry and a Bad Marriage
Feb 20, 2023
Ten Dangerous Beliefs
Feb 06, 2023
Married to an Addict
Jan 30, 2023
A Pastor’s Advice for Dealing with Destructive Relationships
Jan 23, 2023
Dealing with the Trauma of Betrayal
Jan 17, 2023
You Don’t Have To!
Jan 09, 2023
What a Godly Woman Really Looks Like
Jan 02, 2023
Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean You Have to Submit to Abuse
Dec 19, 2022
Hope for Those in Destructive Relationships
Dec 12, 2022
Is Fear In Charge?
Dec 05, 2022
Missionaries, Marriage, and Addiction
Nov 28, 2022
Is It Abuse?
Nov 21, 2022
Parenting Priorities
Nov 15, 2022
Doing the Right Thing
Nov 07, 2022
Fighting Fair
Oct 31, 2022
Advice From a Family Law Attorney
Oct 24, 2022
Dealing Biblically with Domestic Violence
Oct 17, 2022
”What Can I Do?” One Woman’s Story of Staying Well
Oct 10, 2022
How Do I Know If This Relationship Is Dead?
Oct 03, 2022
A Story of Faith, Loss, and Learning
Sep 26, 2022
Healing From Emotional Abuse
Sep 19, 2022
How I Accelerated My Healing From a Destructive Marriage
Sep 12, 2022
Advocating for Abuse Victims
Sep 06, 2022
Ready to Take a Chance Again?
Aug 29, 2022
What My Mom’s Destructive Marriage Did to Me
Aug 22, 2022
Dealing with Sexual Betrayal
Aug 15, 2022
Three More Lies Christian Women Believe
Aug 08, 2022
My Husband Doesn’t Care
Aug 01, 2022
Married to a Sexually Abusive Pastor
Jul 25, 2022
When a Good Christian Girl’s Marriage Goes Bad Part 2
Jul 18, 2022
When a Good Christian Girl’s Marriage Goes Bad Part 1
Jul 11, 2022
How to Stay Sane in a Destructive Marriage
Jul 04, 2022
A Missionary’s Marriage Story
Jun 27, 2022
Jesus and Gender Roles
Jun 20, 2022
What Does a Healthy Relationship Look Like?
Jun 13, 2022
Three Lies that Keep Victims of Abuse Silent
Jun 06, 2022
Free After 41 Years
Jun 06, 2022
Men Who Abuse
Jun 06, 2022
The Importance of this Podcast
Jun 06, 2022
RelationshipTruth: Unfiltered Trailer
Jun 04, 2022