Relationship Real Talk

About Relationship Real Talk

Relationship Real Talk! Why this podcast? Our mission is to foster genuine conversations about relationships, mental health, and personal growth. This podcast is urgent because fulfilling God's purpose for your life involves thriving, healthy relationships. Expect heartfelt discussions, personal stories, and expert advice on navigating relationships, overcoming challenges, and building lasting connections. This podcast is for everyone passionate about improving their relationships and creating healthy, harmonious communities. Join us on this journey to transform your relationships.

Publisher

Marie

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Aug 2024

Latest episode

26 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

48 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Oct 2026

   7 Years Single After Divorce: What a Former Pastor Learned About Grace, Healing, and Marriage

   Divorced after years in ministry. Nearly 7 years single. A former pastor who experienced heartbreak, depression, rejection, and the loss of his pulpit ministry, but discovered God's grace in a way he never had before.What happens when a Christian man who has spent years preaching, leading, and helping others suddenly finds his own marriage falling apart?Dr. Brandon Honeycutt, a nationally board-certified marriage and relationship coach, author, and former pastor, shares the painful transition from marriage to divorce, the stigma he faced in Christian ministry, and how God used his brokenness to lead him toward healing, humility, and a new calling in relationship counseling.In this honest conversation, we explore:- Divorce and ministry: Losing opportunities in the pulpit and discovering a new purpose.- Heartbreak and depression: Facing rejection, loneliness, and the difficult reality of starting over.- Childhood wounds and anxious attachment: How people-pleasing and emotional dependency affected his marriage.- Faith and identity: Moving beyond performance, ego, and the need for approval to experience God's grace.- Healing before dating: Why rebound relationships and dating apps can become ways of avoiding unresolved pain.- Forgiveness vs. healing: Understanding why forgiving someone doesn't mean the emotional wounds have disappeared.- Christian dating and discernment: Why chemistry isn't compatibility, and why emotional safety matters.- The gift of singleness: Learning to become whole instead of expecting another person to complete you.Brandon's powerful realization: He didn't need another relationship to make him whole. He needed to rediscover who he was in Christ.Today, his experience has given him a deeper understanding of the struggles couples face, and greater empathy for those rebuilding their lives after divorce.

2. 

   26 Oct 2026

   16 Years Single After Divorce: How She Healed from Abuse & Found Purpose | Maria Fonseca

   Divorced for 16 years. A survivor of childhood abuse and domestic violence. Still single, still healing, still trusting God, and living a full, purposeful life.What happens when you've spent years praying for marriage, watching friends find love, and wondering when it will finally be your turn?In this deeply personal episode, Maria Fonseca, author of Alone But Not Alone and founder of Beneath the Scars Ministries, shares how surrendering her life to Christ after divorce began a profound journey of healing. Through Christian counseling, personal growth, and ministry, she has learned to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, overcome fear of intimacy, and embrace her God-given identity.In this honest conversation, we explore:- Childhood trauma and toxic relationships: How unresolved wounds shaped her marriage and dating choices.- From anxious-avoidant to more secure attachment: Learning to trust, receive love, and ask for help.- Dating after healing: Why emotional maturity, accountability, and consistency matter more than chemistry.- Christian dating discernment: Looking for godly character, shared values, and aligned ministry callings.- Faith and financial compatibility: Navigating money, independence, and marriage later in life.- Turning pain into purpose: How God transformed her healing journey into a ministry serving other survivors.Maria's powerful reminder: You don't have to lose yourself to be loved. And you don't have to put your life on hold while waiting for marriage.🎙️ Relationship Real Talk with Marie Join our Singles Community — FREE:https://lz6qmkkktxiowkp0c80k.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/lifeabove-memebers/home?invite=6ad0ea1fad5897a4739b3a3fConnect with Marie on social media:Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/marie.woods.578226Instagram @marie.woods.5205👉 Watch, share your story in the comments, and subscribe for more authentic conversations about faith, healing, Christian dating, and healthy relationships.#ChristianSingles #ChristianDating #HealingAfterDivorce

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   26 Oct 2026

   Divorced & Single for 30 Years: How She Found Peace Without a Husband | Shannon Liddle

   Divorced. Single for 30 years. Still trusting God.What happens when you've prayed for a husband, waited for decades, and faithfully served the Lord, but marriage hasn't come?Shannon Liddle, a television producer, speaker, author, and Christian mentor, shares her remarkable journey of 30 years of singleness after divorce.Shannon doesn't pretend that living alone is easy. She speaks openly about loneliness, grieving a marriage she never wanted to lose, longing for companionship, and learning to depend on God through life's everyday challenges.What we discuss:- Healing after divorce: Grieving loss and reclaiming your identity.- Loneliness vs. contentment: Learning to live fully instead of waiting for marriage.- Christian dating and discernment: Why a good man isn't necessarily the right man.- Faith over personal desires: Trusting God's timing even when the answer may be no.- Practical single living: Managing finances, responsibilities, ministry, and self-care.Shannon's powerful message: You can desire marriage without allowing that desire to define your worth, steal your peace, or put your God-given purpose on hold.If you're a divorced Christian woman who has been single for years or even decades, this honest conversation is for you.🎙️ Relationship Real Talk with Marie Join our Singles Community — FREE:https://lz6qmkkktxiowkp0c80k.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/lifeabove-memebers/home?invite=6ad0ea1fad5897a4739b3a3fConnect with Marie on social media:Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/marie.woods.578226Instagram @marie.woods.5205Watch, share your story in the comments, and subscribe for more authentic conversations about faith, healing, singleness, and healthy relationships. #ChristianSingles #ChristianDating #LifeAfterDivorce

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YouTube views

1,089

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 43 / 100

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59

Social presence

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YouTube

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