Guiding Our Kids Through Betrayal: Age-Appropriate Honesty and Family Repair with Ellia Marcum

Guiding Our Kids Through Betrayal: Age-Appropriate Honesty and Family Repair with Ellia Marcum

Author: Living Truth Inc September 7, 2026 Duration: 33:42
We often assume our children don't notice what's happening in our marriage during a season of betrayal. Most of the time, they already know more than we think. In this episode with Elia Marcum, certified coach who specializes in walking families through supporting their children and teens through family rupture without placing adult burdens on them. We cover: What kids and teens actually pick up on, even when we think we've hidden it well Age-appropriate language for young children, middle years, and teenagers Why some kids quietly become "the easy one" — and what that survival pattern costs them How to open the door for a child to share what they're carrying, without forcing disclosure What real repair sounds like once a child's trust has been broken Healing in a family doesn't stop at the marriage. It reaches every relationship in the home — and it can begin again at any age.   Grab the free resource Ellia mentions in this episode here Learn more about our programs: https://living-truth.org Connect with Elia at Moodwell Coaching: https://moodwellcoaching.com Get a free Turning to Peace mini magazine here: https://ttpmagazine.gumroad.com/   The Living Truth Podcast: Conversations that shed light on the deeper issues that unlock healing from porn addiction, sex addiction, and sexual betrayal.   #LivingTruthPodcast #ChristianRecovery #FaithAndHealing #AddictionRecovery #MenInTheBattle #WomenInTheBattle #LivingTruth

Titled The Living Truth Podcast-Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed, this series from Living Truth Inc moves beyond surface-level advice to explore the complex roots of compulsive behavior. Each conversation carefully examines the emotional and spiritual underpinnings of addiction, offering a path forward that integrates faith, mental wellness, and practical health principles. Rather than offering simplistic solutions, the dialogue here acknowledges the profound pain experienced by those betrayed, creating a space for genuine understanding and recovery. You’ll hear candid discussions that address the isolation and shame often associated with these struggles, framing healing as a holistic journey. This podcast consistently returns to themes of compassion and resilience, providing tangible tools for both individuals seeking freedom and partners navigating betrayal. Released every other week, new episodes build upon a foundation of hope, suggesting that a different future is attainable. The content naturally spans topics in spirituality, relational health, and personal fitness, recognizing how interconnected these areas are in the process of restoration. Tuning in, you become part of a thoughtful exploration aimed at uncovering a life defined not by past behavior, but by renewed purpose and connection. For many, this has become an essential resource, complementing the wider work found through Living Truth Inc.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

The Living Truth Podcast - Freedom From Unwanted Sexual Behavior, Hope & Healing For the Betrayed
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