Podcast — Relationship Truth: Unfiltered
Relationship Truth: Unfiltered is a podcast for people of faith who need real, honest answers about difficult and destructive relationships. Hosted by Leslie Vernick, licensed therapist, relationship coach, and bestselling author, each episode offers biblical wisdom and practical guidance for women navigating emotional abuse, betrayal, and the hard work of healing.
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Recent Episodes
- Finding Life, Hope, and Healing After Divorce with Jessica Kastner
May 4, 2026
Finding Life, Hope, and Healing After Divorce with Jessica Kastner Have you ever wondered if your story is over because your marriage ended? Divorce can feel like a death—of dreams, identity, family, … - When Faith Has Been Used to Keep You Stuck Kelly’s Story of Abuse, Awakening, and Courage
April 20, 2026
Have you ever wondered whether what you’re living through is really abuse—or if maybe you’ve just been told for so long to “pray harder,” “submit more,” and “be a better wife” that you no longer trust… - Boundaries, Overfunctioning, and Finding Your Voice in Difficult Relationships
April 6, 2026
Boundaries, Overfunctioning, and Finding Your Voice in Difficult Relationships Have you ever tried to set a boundary… only to feel shut down, ignored, or even guilted into backing down? In this honest… - Healing After Betrayal – Moving from Broken to Brave with Tammy Gustafson
March 23, 2026
Healing After Betrayal – Moving from Broken to Brave with Tammy Gustafson Have you ever done everything you were told a “good Christian wife” should do—pray harder, forgive quickly, submit more—only t… - Finding Hope in the Deepest Pain
March 9, 2026
Finding Hope in the Deepest Pain What happens when the unthinkable becomes your reality—and yet you still choose faith? In today’s deeply moving episode, Leslie sits down with Hope Hooton, a courage… - Who Has God Called You to Be? Rediscovering Your Identity Beyond Your Role
February 23, 2026
Have you ever looked in the mirror and quietly wondered, “Who am I really?” Not what you do. Not the roles you play. Not what others expect of you. But who you truly are. In this deeply honest and hop… - When Faith Meets Reality: Accepting the Truth About an Abusive Marriage
February 10, 2026
Have you ever thought you finally met the right one—only to discover, painfully, that everything he said was a lie? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Leslie Vernick sits down with media ex… - When Should I Talk to a Lawyer (Even If I’m Not Planning to Divorce?)
January 28, 2026
When Should I Talk to a Lawyer (Even If I’m Not Planning to Divorce?) Have you ever wondered if reaching out to a lawyer makes you disloyal—or unfaithful—to your marriage or to God? Many Christian wom… - Resilience After Abuse What It Really Means and How to Rebuild
January 12, 2026
Resilience After Abuse: What It Really Means and How to Rebuild Key Takeaways Have you ever felt so broken by your past that the idea of “resilience” feels impossible or even offensive? You’re not alo… - When Healing Isn’t Instant: Reframing Mental Health, Faith, and Finding Your Next Step
January 5, 2026
When Healing Isn’t Instant: Reframing Mental Health, Faith, and Finding Your Next Step Have you ever wondered if your struggles with anxiety, depression, or trauma mean you’re not “spiritual enough”? … - From Confused to Courageous: Stories of Healing Through Empowered to Change Part 2
December 29, 2025
What does it really take to go from paralyzing fear and emotional confusion to courageous clarity and freedom? In Part 2 of our conversation, Coach LeAnne Parsons continues her heart-stirring dialogue… - From Confused to Courageous: Stories of Healing Through Empowered to Change Part 1
December 15, 2025
Have you ever looked at your life and thought, “I can’t keep living like this… but I don’t know how to change?” You’re not alone, friend. In this powerful episode, you’ll hear from three courageous wo… - Can I Ever Love Again? A Story of Hope After Unimaginable Loss with Michelle Hord
December 1, 2025
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible to love again after your heart has been shattered? Maybe you’ve walked through a painful divorce, betrayal, or even the loss of someone dear—and the thought of … - Boundaries During the Holidays
November 17, 2025
Over-Functioning During the Holidays: Why Boundaries Matter More Than Ever Do you dread the holidays—not because you don’t love your people—but because you’re already feeling stretched thin, emotional… - How to Discern a Safe and Godly Man
November 3, 2025
How to Discern a Safe and Godly Man What does a safe and godly man truly look like? And how can you tell the difference between surface-level change and deep, lasting heart transformation? In this pow… - A Biblical Response To Domestic Violence
October 20, 2025
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and while we wish this wasn’t something we needed to talk about, it’s a heartbreaking reality—even among those who profess faith in Christ. In this powerf… - When Pretending Breaks You: Finding Peace After Overfunctioning in a Destructive Marriage
October 6, 2025
Have you ever felt like you’re barely surviving behind the scenes while projecting a picture-perfect life to the outside world? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode of Relationship Truth: Unfilt… - Coaches Takeover Series – People-Pleasing & Insecurity
July 14, 2025
Welcome to Relationship Truth: Unfiltered, where we bring truth with love to the tough topics of emotionally destructive relationships. In today’s special Coaches Takeover episode, Leslie Vernick team… - God Didn’t Ask Me to Be Nice: Reclaiming Truth, Boundaries, and Peace
July 7, 2025
📌 Episode Summary: In today’s episode of Relationship Truth Unfiltered, host LeAnne Parsons, Professional Certified Coach and trauma-informed practitioner on Leslie Vernick’s coaching team, sits down… - “I Chose to Be Well”: One Woman’s Journey Through Betrayal, Boundaries, and Becoming Whole Again
June 30, 2025
Have you ever felt like you were losing yourself just to keep the peace? That you were constantly saying “yes” when your heart was crying out “no”? If you’ve ever struggled with people pleasing—especi…