270: Mixed-orientation and Impossible Marriages with Laurie Krieg
About this episode
What happens when your marriage feels impossible to sustain—but you believe God still has a plan? In this powerful episode, we sit down with author and speaker Laurie Krieg, who shares her story of navigating a mixed-orientation marriage, wrestling with faith, desire, trauma, and the transformation that followed.
In this episode, we cover:
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Laurie's honest story of same-sex attraction and her decision to marry a man
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What it means to trust God when your marriage feels "impossible"
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Trauma, Jesus, and the healing process
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Practical ways to love your spouse through pain
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What Christians can do better to love and support LGBTQ+ individuals and families
This episode will stretch your compassion, deepen your faith, and remind you that every marriage—no matter the struggle—can be a place of redemption and growth.
Resources:
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