The Redeemed Marriage Podcast

Is A Wonderful Life Possible?

Does your marriage seem hopeless? Have you ever considered giving up on your spouse? In the Christmas movie classic, "It's A Wonderful Life," George Bailey is ready to end it all: his job, his marriage, his life. With the help of his guardian angel, he gets a glimpse of everything he would be throwing away. Rusty and Heather faced a point in their marriage where they had to decide whether to give up or fight for restoration and redemption. In this episode, find hope for your marriage this Christmas season as Rusty and Heather relate their story to that of George Bailey. 

The Gift of Being Present

Throughout December, Rusty and Heather are discussing marriage lessons that can be learned from their favorite Christmas movies. In this episode, see what marriage advice they found in "Jingle All the Way." Walk away with practical advice on how you can grow your marriage this holiday season with the gift of being present...and a reminder to stay away from "Ted's"!

A Marriage Lesson From the ”Griswold‘s”

Rusty and Heather turn to one of their favorite Christmas movies, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, for a crucial marriage lesson. The Griswold's, the famous Christmas family from Hollywood, know a thing or two about unmet expectations. Rusty and Heather discuss how almost every conflict, argument, and tension in marriage can be traced back to unmet expectations.

A Conversation With Heather‘s Mentor (Pennye Dees)

In this week's episode, Rusty and Heather visit with Heather's mentor, Pennye Dees. Heather and Pennye connected out of desperation in 2011, but their relationship is now a powerful picture of mentoring. Hear how God orchestrated their initial phone call, as well as Pennye's unique perspective of Heather's life-changing moment that ultimately saved her marriage.

I‘ll Never Forget

In Season 2 Episode 7, Rusty and Heather continue unpacking details of their marriage crisis from 2011. Some pieces of the story will never be forgotten. In this episode, Rusty and Heather pull back the curtains a little further as they shed light on some hard, painful, and life changing moments that started them down a path toward a redeemed marriage.

Do I Really Have to Forgive?

Forgiveness is a complex subject, but there is also a dynamic of simplicity in forgiveness. After walking through infidelity, Rusty and Heather learned that forgiveness is both a decision and a process. In this week's episode, listen in on the discussion of several myths surrounding forgiveness and also learn the Path to Forgiveness.

Road to Reconciliation

Every marriage faces conflict and tension. Marriages often need reconciliation. In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss their personal Road to Reconciliation after infidelity nearly ended their marriage. Discover practical steps and advice to getting your marriage on the Road to Reconciliation.

You Can Handle the Truth

Honesty is crucial to the health of all marriages. In Episode 4 of Season 2, Rusty and Heather discuss their belief that "You CAN Handle the Truth." This episode shares practical advice that will help every marriage establish an openness between spouses.

Bonus Episode: In Sickness and In Health

God is a healer. God healed Rusty and Heather's marriage 10 years ago, and God physically healed Heather 5 years ago. On the 5 year anniversary of Heather's breast cancer diagnosis, Rusty and Heather celebrate their journey together through the most difficult seasons of life.

The Confession

Rusty and Heather's story of redemption really began with a confession. Their marriage changed forever on August 23, 2011, but the confession opened the door for God to intervene and begin a miraculous healing.