83 | Our Infidelity Story: Same-Sex Attraction, Sexual Addiction & A Redeemed Marriage
Living Easy with Lindsey
Lindsey Maestas
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🗓️ 18 October 2021
⏱️ 84 minutes
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Summary
Josh and Jaelyn Harrel (@restoredliving) are boldly sharing their story of infidelity, betrayal, confusion and God's redeeming grace.
I know that not every story ends this way, I have had relationships near and dear to me that ended after an affair, but I have also been very fortunate to see the true reconciliation that Jesus can bring after very real betrayal.
During today's conversation, Josh and Jaelyn discuss the hardship that they faced when Josh had a deep, emotional affair, that included photos and videos, with someone of the same sex.
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They discuss the impact that pornography and sexual addiction has on a marriage, but most importantly, the very real work that Jesus has done within their marriage since that point. They discuss the healing process, the struggle in pursuing intimacy after the fact, accountability and how Jesus has been the healer of their hearts.
I pray that, for anyone who has walked through the tragedy of marital betrayal, that you will also see the genuine HOPE that comes with the death of Christ on the cross for our sins and brokenness. It does not have to be the end of your story.
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| 0:00.0 | I had the opportunity to speak with Josh and Jalen Harrell on one of my coaching calls, |
| 0:04.9 | which was intended to help them grow their business. |
| 0:07.9 | But little did I know that they would encourage my heart with a small portion of their story |
| 0:12.2 | about beautiful forgiveness and redemption within their marriage. |
| 0:16.2 | I know that not every story ends this way because I've had relationships near and dear to |
| 0:20.5 | me that ended due to an affair. |
| 0:22.8 | But I've also been very fortunate to see the true reconciliation that Jesus can bring |
| 0:27.5 | after a very real betrayal. |
| 0:29.6 | I just want to start by thinking Josh and Jalen for allowing us into a small snippet of |
| 0:33.7 | their lives and their pain because I know that they did not have to say yes to this interview. |
| 0:38.8 | But they were eager and willing to share in order to bring freedom to other couples. |
| 0:43.4 | So during today's conversation, Josh and Jalen discussed the hardship that they faced |
| 0:47.2 | when Josh had a deep emotional affair that included photos and videos with someone of |
| 0:52.0 | the same sex. |
| 0:53.0 | They discussed the impact that pornography and sexual addiction have on a marriage, but |
| 0:57.4 | most importantly, the very real work that Jesus has done within their relationship since |
| 1:02.4 | that point. |
| 1:03.4 | They discussed the healing process, the struggle in pursuing intimacy after the fact, accountability |
| 1:09.2 | with other believers, and how Jesus has been the healer of their hearts. |
| 1:13.3 | I pray that for anyone who has walked through the tragedy of marital betrayal that you will |
| 1:17.0 | also see the genuine hope that comes with the death of Christ on the cross for our sins |
| 1:22.2 | and our brokenness. |
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