Joy Equals Strength Podcast
On the Joy Equals Strength podcast, Beth and Robin draw on their experiences in abusive marriages and their own healing journeys to provide education, encouragement, hope, and support. We share how our loving Heavenly Father led our healing. We pull wisdom from scripture. We are transparent and open in sharing what we experienced and recommend not listening while children are present.
Episodes
22 episodes
Essential Validation for Caregiving as the Ultimate Loving Act It Is
I, Beth, felt so validated when I read the book Prodepence: Moving Beyond Codepedency. I wasn't co-dependent. I was doing my best to love the addict I was married to and hold my family together in spite of the bad advice I had been given. I bre...
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Episode 21
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31:15
Revealing Exactly How We Asked Our Husbands To Move Out
Beth and Robin share exactly how it came to asking their husbands to move out of the family home. While we do not endorse separation or divorce, we also know that it comes to that for safety of self and the family at times. We do not cast stone...
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Episode 20
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34:04
We're Excited To Actually Unveil Our Authentic Selves
Who are Beth and Robin? Who were they created to be? We share more about who we actually are in this episode.
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Episode 19
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23:48
Admitting to Truth Over Years
Beth and Robin talk about how Beth expierenced trickle disclosure over 23 years. Beth shares her journey to healing. She also shares how a CSAT therapist helped her and why everyone who has experienced betrayal trauma should find one to work wi...
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Episode 18
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19:23
Resources for a Domestic Violence Exit Plan
Beth and Robin talk about resources to use in escaping domestic violence safely. We include resources that we didn't know were available to us in hope that others will leave sooner than we did. We also speak to those who maybe witnessing domest...
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Episode 17
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19:49
How to Support Someone in a Domestic Violence Relationship
If you find yourself in the position of being honored with someone story of domestic violence while they are still in it, this episode is for you. It is an honor so support someone who is in a domestic violence situation because it means you ha...
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Episode 16
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26:09
Broken and Beautiful
This episode was so fun to record! Robin and Beth well know the feeling of being broken. We talk about feeling so broken in this episode and why broken can still be beautiful. W e discuss everything from pottery to olives and have so much fun d...
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Episode 15
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17:32
Keeping Your Faith after being in an Abusive Marriage
So many women question "Where was Yahweh when I going through all of that?" Does He even care about me and my children? In this episode Robin and Beth share how they clung to their faith and it carried them through the abuse and the di...
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Episode 14
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15:24
How to Discern between Religious and Spiritual Abuse
Beth and Robin delve deep into what religious abuse is and how it differs from spiritual abuse. We also discuss if there can be religious abuse by an unbelieving husband. We give examples of both types of abuse in our homes, and by others aroun...
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Episode 13
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26:08
The Enormous First Steps After Realizing It WAS Domestic Violence
It was scary, daunting and we weren’t sure we would make it but look at us now! Having the realization that we were living with domestic violence hit each of us a little differently and we took different steps to deal with it. We trust our stor...
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Episode 12
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29:44
How To Support Yourself When Others Don't
Robin and Beth draw from their own experiences of not being supported during one of the most vulnerable and trying times in their lives. We share how to support yourself when others aren't supporting you. Everything from self-care to buying fro...
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Episode 11
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24:55
How Did We Know We Were Free to Divorce?
In this episode we discuss the Bible ways we knew we were free to divorce. While they are similar, they are also different. Different things showed us individually that let us know we were released from our marriages. Yahweh showed up for us in...
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Episode 10
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25:55
Did You Know Domestic Violence is in The Bible?
Robin shares her fears about the potential of being abused by her former husband. She shares how she was scared to call child protective services and the police, and her debate within herself about if she made the correct decision. Beth shares ...
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Episode 9
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18:09
What was the Most Beneficial Thing You did for Healing?
There are so many really good nuggets in this episode! Follow along as Beth and Robin share the most beneficial things they did for healing. Beth after realizing she was dealing with trickle disclosure and Robin after walking on eggshells for s...
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Episode 8
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23:20
TRUTH WARNING: Domestic Violence is NOT God's Fault
I (Beth) have spoken with so many women who are angry with Yahweh (God) for not stopping the abuse or for allowing it to happen. They can not understand why a loving God doesn’t stop abuse from happening. He gets blamed for the actions of human...
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Episode 7
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24:39
How to Practice True Authentic Biblical Self-Care
Did you know that self-care and self-love are in the Bible?! I was a little shocked when I realized it myself.
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Episode 6
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24:09
Decision Making Simplified: There is No Deadline, Take Your Time
When we learn of betrayal or are experiencing abuse, deciding whether to leave or stay is a decision to be made carefully. Hear how Beth and Robin made their decisions and understand some factors to consider for your own situation.
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Episode 5
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18:17
Opportunities to Make an Authentic Difference
Beth and Robin share how they used their experiences to provide pathways to healing for others.
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Episode 4
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22:25
Revealing Robin's Story of Hope
Hear Robin's story of fearful living to having hope.
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Episode 3
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34:54
Beth's Breakthrough after Domestic Violence
Hear about Beth's story of abuse in her marriage and her road to thriving. **This episode does contain mention of sexual violence.
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Episode 2
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34:54
