Hope For Wives

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate to cost of publication Listen now: Today, we are continuing our discussion about internal security. It's something every betrayed wife longs for—security. Most of us entered recovery believing that if our husband would finally become safe, consistent, transparent, and trustworthy, then we would finally feel secure. While healthy behavior absolutely matters, many women eventually discover something surprising: External safety and internal security are not exactly the same thing. One depends on another person's choices. The other grows inside of us. We're exploring what internal security is, why betrayal steals it, and how we slowly begin rebuilding it. We Will be Discussing: 1. How has finding internal security changed the way you live and heal today? 2. What hope can we leave? Resources mentioned in this show: "Humility is not thinking poorly of yourself or thinking yourself less valuable than another, it is thinking rightly about yourself," Ron Deal, The Mindful Marriage.  Braving Document – DTL_BRAVING_102221 Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate to cost of publication Listen now: Today, we're talking about something every betrayed wife longs for—security. Most of us entered recovery believing that if our husband would finally become safe, consistent, transparent, and trustworthy, then we would finally feel secure. While healthy behavior absolutely matters, many women eventually discover something surprising: External safety and internal security are not exactly the same thing. One depends on another person's choices. The other grows inside of us. We're exploring what internal security is, why betrayal steals it, and how we slowly begin rebuilding it. We Will be Discussing: 1. What Is Internal Security and why is it important? 2. What helped you start feeling more secure within yourself after betrayal? Resources mentioned in this show: "Humility is not thinking poorly of yourself or thinking yourself less valuable than another, it is thinking rightly about yourself," Ron Deal, The Mindful Marriage.  Braving Document – DTL_BRAVING_102221 Boundaries by Cloud and Townsend

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com  Donate to cost of publication Listen now: Lyschel Burket talks with Taylor Mark, APSATS candidate, about her story of being betrayed 2 weeks before her wedding date. Taylor shares the unique aspects of not being a wife and suffering from betrayal trauma. Plus, there is tons of hope for any single woman who has experienced this level of pain. We Will be Discussing: How does betrayal impact differently for a woman when it happens during dating or engagement? When betrayal is discovered before marriage, how can a woman discern between genuine healing and change versus the promises made because he is afraid of losing the relationship? What is it like to sit in this seat now, give us a snapshot into your hard and beautiful journey? What hope can you leave our listeners? Resources mentioned in this show: Find more about Taylor Mark here Email Taylor here – [email protected] Global Hope Initiative - join the newsletter and learn more! Go to the bottom of this page and sign up! - https://hoperedefined.org/contact-us/

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com  Donate to cost of publication Listen now: Today, we are welcoming, Jane Gibb, an APSATS certified partner coach who is based in Sydney, Australia. Jane is not just an esteemed colleague, but she is also my friend and sister in Christ. Welcome to the podcast, Jane! Why don't you tell us a little about yourself? Since, Jane's strength is helping a betrayed partner gain confidence in herself while on the healing journey. That's what our conversation is going to revolve around, today. We Will be Discussing: What is confidence and what does it look and feel like in everyday life? Betrayal damages our sense of confidence. What is it about the experience of betrayal that is so devastating to confidence?  What can be done to reclaim confidence after betrayal?  What hope would you offer a person listening who feels like her confidence is gone forever?  Resources mentioned in this show: Quiet Wisdom with Jane Gibb (coaching website)  Reclaim Your Confidence with Jane Gibb (support group and curriculum)  September 2027 Australian Gatherings of Hope with Bonny Burns (Geelong, VIC and Glasshouse Mnts, NSW)  

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate to cost of publication. Listen now: When you're first navigating betrayal trauma, there are so many things you simply couldn't have known. Looking back, there are truths we wish someone had gently shared with us—truths that might not have removed the pain but could have brought more clarity, confidence, and hope. Today, we're personally reflecting on some of those lessons and sharing them with you. We Will be Discussing: What belief did you have early on that changed as you healed? What lesson took you the longest to learn, but made the biggest difference in your recovery? If you could sit down with a woman who just discovered her husband's betrayal yesterday, what words of hope would you give her Resources mentioned in this show: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality by Pete Scazzero Episode 106 – Learn About A Doorway of Hope Trauma Informed Training The Christian Journey: A Walk Through Life with God Pointing Toward Purpose Faith After Doubt: Why Your Beliefs Stopped Working and What To Do About It  Attached to God: A Practical Guide to Deeper Spiritual Experience  GROUPS Naked Truth Project Groups Hope Redefined Online Groups The Sarah Society

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate to cost of publication. Listen now: Today, we continue our discussion around silence and stillness which are both important for nervous system regulation, increasing self-awareness and creating space for us to listen for what the Lord has for us. This conversation is to offer some practical tips and tools to expand your capacity to sit in stillness and silence. Silence and stillness are important for  We Will be Discussing: What are some ways you've been able to improve your tolerance of silence and stillness in the beginning? What are some practical tips and tools you can offer our listeners around sitting in stillness and silence? What hope can you leave our listeners? Isaiah 30:15, "This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says. 'In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your salvation...." Gathering of Hope - September, 2026, Australia betrayed partner gatherings here Global Hope Initiative - Missional pilot program (to support local global grassroots communities)

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate to the cost of publication Listen now: Today, we discuss the spiritual practice of silence and stillness. If the thought of being still is terrifying, we get it, and we want to offer you some different perspectives on how stillness and silence is healing. We Will be Discussing: What has your personal experience been with the practice of being silent and still? In what ways can silence and stillness be healing from women overcoming the impact of betrayal trauma? What hope would you leave our listeners? Resources mentioned in this show: AUSTRALIA – September 2026 Gatherings of Hope Victoria – Tues 8 & Wed 9 September 2026 Queensland – Wed 16 & Thurs 17 September 2026

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com We Discuss: Today, we discuss that we don't get to push pause on life even when we are still dealing with recovery, relationship issues/divorce, and heartbreak. We consider our listeners friends and felt that you would want to know that Lyschel is experiencing a health issue.  Please listen in and also check out her GoFundMe and Caring Bridge updates. Lyschel's GoFundMe Lyschel's Caring Bridge

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Listen now: Today, we are finishing our discussion around the language of victim blaming. The reason for this discussion is that without awareness, a woman can internalize responsibility for something she didn't cause, which quietly deepens shame and confusion. We Will be Discussing: What can help a woman be more aware of victim blaming language? How can she reject the blame and embrace truth? What hope can we leave?

With your co-hostesses: Lyschel Burket from HopeRedefined.org Bonny Burns from StrongWives.com Cat Etherington from nakedtruthproject.com Donate Listen now: Today, we are tackling something that is somewhat ingrained into our culture. That is the language of victim blaming. Phrases we hear all the time, subtly redirects attention away from the actual wrongdoing and onto the person who was harmed, creating confusion and self-doubt over time. Victim blaming rarely sounds harsh at first—it often comes wrapped in "advice," "wisdom," or even spiritual language. Without awareness, a woman can internalize responsibility for something she didn't cause, which quietly deepens shame and confusion. We Will be Discussing: What are some women's experiences with the language of victim blaming? What is the harm in the language of victim blaming? What hope can we leave? Resources mentioned in this show: Previous Hope For Wives Episode: When She Endures Blame