Well, hey friends and welcome to the messy table, an ordinary space for real women, imperfect stories,

and the God who's constantly at work in our mess. Because that is basically the overarching

theme of the entire Bible and our entire lives. God created this incredible world, but we messed

it up. Yet heaven has invaded Earth, and we are here to

tell the story. Well, my name is Jen Jewel, and I am just super thankful to host this

faith-fueled conversation-style podcast, which unleashes a brand new story of hope and light into

your earbuds, your speakers, every other Tuesday. And with me today as my co-host

is the co-founder of Life Church and the heart behind a transitional housing nonprofit called Branch 15,

my good friend, Amy Groshell. Y'all, we are partnered with the women of our church, Life Church,

and we just love locking arms with all kinds of genuinely

brave women who are willing to share a piece of their story. And y'all, get ready. This is a really

special episode today because 20 years ago, Cindy Beale's marriage was hanging by a thread. Guy's

betrayal had shattered her reality, and uncertainty was

threatening her future. And 10 years ago, Cindy wrote and published a book, sharing how both

she and her husband Chris experienced true healing after trust was broken. Y'all, it's a redemptive

story of hope for all of us, and especially for those following

in their footsteps. So today, we're going to celebrate the sweetness of redemption and the gift

of second chances and the God who specializes in making all things new. So if you've already

heard Chris and Cindy's story before, please don't check out. We're going

deeper. We're pressing in. We're not only going to get an update on where they are now, but we're

also going to get some insider information on marriage and the re-release of her life-changing book.

And their story in particular makes me so grateful for what God says in Isaiah 4422. He says,

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