Happily Even After: A Redemption Story Podcast
By Bob & Dannah Gresh
In just eight episodes of Happily Even After, you’ll hear a story of a husband and wife who did not ride off into the sunset but found themselves fighting a man’s fierce battle with lust and pornography. Bob and Dannah Gresh are raw, real and honest. Their guests are wise experts in the work of marriage recovery. Some have degrees in therapy and psychology. Others learned their lessons on the hot pavement of life. All of them will tell you the truth—what you need to hear rather than what you want to hear. They’ll help you explore seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption. And, by the way, you can live “happily even after.
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Pilot: Making a Lie Our Refuge
In this pilot episode of the Happily Even After, Bob and Dannah Gresh explain how they got here—on a podcast for marriages impacted by lust and pornography. They explain the clinical complexities of addiction and how they got the right kind of help. (Dannah might confess to throwing things!) This is your invitation to explore seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption. And to begin to live “happily even after” porn, addiction, trauma, and pain.
Episode #1: Pulling Back the Curtain
In episode #1 of the Happily Even After podcast, Bob and Dannah Gresh talk about how important it is not to shut off your emotions . . . even though you might want to. They introduce you to Truth #1: emotions are essential ingredients of intimacy. (Bob will transparently share how he feels about telling their story!) Let’s begin to explore seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption. And to begin to live “happily even after” porn, addiction, trauma, and pain.
Buy the Happily Even After Book by Dannah Gresh
LISTEN:
Glorious Unfolding by Steven Curtis Chapman.
Dannah teaches at the Pure Freedom Master Class (Chloe’s Story).
Jimmy & Kelly Needham on Revive Our Hearts.
Bob and Dannah share their story for the first time on Revive Our Hearts. (Audio only)
WATCH:
Watch the Bob Newhart Show on Hulu.
Bob shares his testimony with students at Cedarville University chapel.
Rosie MaKinney with Jim Daly on Focus on the Family.
Bob and Dannah share their story for the first time on Revive Our Hearts. (Video)
RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:
Crossroads Counseling of the Rockies co-founded by Pete Kuiper • Buena Vista, Colorado
Faithful and True • Eden Prairie, MN
River Tree Center • Murfreesboro, TN
Alongside Cares • Richland, MI
Episode #2: Glorious Unfolding
In episode #2 of the Happily Even After podcast, Bob and Dannah Gresh talk about the gift of full disclosure—how to do it well and mistakes they made along the way. They’ll help you gain clarity about how significant your problem is—or isn’t. Together, you’ll explore Truth #2: honest confession is the beginning of healing, one of seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption. And to begin to live “happily even after” porn, addiction, trauma, and pain.
Buy the Happily Even After Book by Dannah Gresh
LISTEN:
Glorious Unfolding by Steven Curtis Chapman.
Dannah teaches at the Pure Freedom Master Class (Chloe’s Story).
Mark and Debbie Laaser on the Faithful & True Podcast
Mark Laaser discusses addiction on Pure Passion Media
Bob and Dannah share their story for the first time on Revive Our Hearts. (Audio only)
WATCH:
Bob and Dannah share their story for the first time on Revive Our Hearts. (Video)
Episode #3: Call A Second Ambulance
In episode #3 of the Happily Even After podcast, Bob and Dannah Gresh unpack the cycle many couples find themselves in of constance confession and relapse. They’ll introduce a powerful team approach to breaking the cycle with Truth #3: boundaries can bring holiness and health to your life. It’s one of seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption. And to begin to live “happily even after” porn, addiction, trauma, and pain.
Buy the Happily Even After Book by Dannah Gresh
LISTEN:
Bob and Dannah talk with Bob Lepine on Revive Our Hearts.
Jonathan Daughtery of Be Broken talks to Dr. Juli Slattery on Java with Juli.
Love & Lust sermon by Pastor Tim Keller.
WATCH:
Bob and Dannah share their story for the first time on Revive Our Hearts. (Video)
Episode #4: One Black Couch & Two Red Chairs
Dannah gets radically vulnerable in episode #4 of the Happily Even After podcast with Bob and Dannah Gresh. You’ll hear a Spirit-empowered story of one couple’s disclosure day as you explore Truth #4: forgiveness is a supernatural act that produces freedom. It’s one of seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption.
Buy the Happily Even After Book by Dannah Gresh
LISTEN:
Dannah talks about forgiveness on Revive Our Hearts.
WATCH:
Ashley Jameson talks to Dr. Barbara Steffens for Pure Desire.
Voddie Baucham preaches on forgiveness on Truth Endures.
RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:
CrossRoads Counseling of the Rockies (Colorado)
River Tree Center (Tennessee)
Faithful&True (Minnesota)
Alongsides Care (Michigan)
Be Free with Jonathan Daughtery (Various Locations)
Episode #5: The Cookie Jar
Can you ever experience trust in your relationship again? It’s one of the most pressing questions couples face. In episode #5 of the Happily Even After podcast with Bob and Dannah Gresh you’ll hear from the hear some oft-neglected biblical Truth about trust. You’ll hear why Bob and Dannah like a full “cookie jar.” We’re exploring Truth #5: trust is a gift you choose to give. It’s one of seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption.
Buy the Happily Even After Book by Dannah Gresh
LISTEN:
Rosie Makinney’s podcast Fight for Love episode 5: “Will I ever trust him again?”
WATCH:
Chris and Cindy Beall talk about rebuilding trust on Focus on the Family.
Dan and Lynn Nold on Calvary At Home.
READ:
Common Ground: Finding Sacred Space in Your Marriage by Mike and Debby Bivins
Healing Your Marriage When Trust Has Been Broken by Cindy Beall
Episode #6: “Get the dog out of the bed!”
How do you rebuild your sex life after trust is broken? We called a Christian sex therapist to get some gritty and practical advice for episode #6 of the Happily Even After podcast with Bob and Dannah Gresh. We’ll talk about everything from female orgasm to pelvic floor therapy to the tender topic of abuse. We’re exploring Truth #6: intimacy is about giving your whole self to your spouse. It’s one of seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption.
Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh
LISTEN:
Jonathan Daughtery talks about “Lust Land” on Java with Juli
Love & Lust sermon by Pastor Tim Keller
WATCH:
Dr. Juli Slattery talks about sex on Revive Our Hearts’ Grounded
Leslie Vernick talks about “destructive relationships” with Lysa Terkeurst on Therapy & Theology
CONTACT:
Joyce Penner at Passionate Commitment for sex therapy
Episode #7: The Truth About Men & Church
You are not alone. Our entire culture is experiencing great unhappiness due to the sexual revolution. With the help of John Mark Comer, we’ll grapple with the lies our culture tells us about sex. Dr. Juli Slattery will explain why Jesus is the only hope for overcoming them. And we’re gonna tell you the truth about why some men hate church. We’re exploring Truth #7: the Truth will set you free. It’s one of seven beliefs every marriage needs to experience God’s redemption.
Buy the Happily Even After book by Dannah Gresh
ATTEND:
Join us for a marriage weekend in the Dominican Republic with Pete Kuiper
LISTEN:
David Murrow talks about “Why Men Leave the Church” on Dr James Dobson’s Family Talk
WATCH:
Bob Gresh tells students at Cedarville University “You are not alone”
Dr. Judith Reisman & Jeremy Wiles on Alfred Kinsey by KingdomWorks Studio
Juli Slattery on sexual discipleship Revive Our Hearts’ Grounded
John Mark Comer talks with Carey Nieuwhof about sex lies
Josh McDowell talks to Pure Desire about the effects of pornography.
RECOMMENDED INTENSIVES FOR COUPLES & INDIVIDUALS:
River Tree Center with Phil Herdnon (Tennessee)
CrossRoads Counseling of the Rockies (Colorado)
Faithful&True (Minnesota)
Alongsides Care (Michigan)
Be Free with Jonathan Daughtery (Various Locations)