Many people agonize over the decision to divorce because they reference the Bible, Malachi 2:16, which says, “For I hate divorce, says the Lord the God of Israel.” They are compelled to stay in a marriage that is mentally and sometimes physically harmful for that reason. The first rule of scripture interpretation is context. Why did he say those words? Who ws he saying them to? What else did he say in that passage referencing divorce?

Join us as Betsy Kammerdiener, a pastor and ordained minister helps to unpack the meaning behind scripture. We’ll also discuss why God doesn’t seem to answer prayers to “fix my marriage.”

In this episode, we discuss the church and divorce. Many churches seem to struggle with what to do about divorced couples. Why does it seem like the church keeps divorced people at arm’s length?

Finally, if you are in the midst of divorce and struggling with your faith, Betsy has recommendations to help you mentally and spiritually.

Produced by: Whitfield Media Group, Chattanooga, TN

Editing by: Tyler Owens

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Email: silverdivorcepodcast@gmail.com

About your hosts: Lisa McCluskey is a retired healthcare executive who was blindsided by divorce after a 34-year marriage. She founded the podcast to share the knowledge and Education she gained during the process, in order to help others avoid the pitfalls she fell into. This podcast is a labor of love.

Pat Owens has been a Divorce Care facilitator for some 20 years and understand and guides people through the emotional cycles of divorce. She herself experienced a high conflict divorce after a long-term marriage and has a heart for helping others.

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