<description>&lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; In this episode of the Fight for Your Marriage podcast, Lori interviews Mike and Leigh Ann, who share how God has restored their marriage and is now using them to minister to others.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; Mike and Leigh Ann thought they had they had a strong marriage. Leigh Ann was unaware of a secret that Mike had carried with him for decades. One secret led to another, and on the eve of their 28&lt;sup&gt;th&lt;/sup&gt; anniversary, Leigh Ann's world came crumbling down as the truth was exposed.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; In this episode, we talk about:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul style="margin-top: 0in;" type="disc"&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; How accountability played a role in recovery&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; The importance of being honest with others about our secret sins&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; How to support loved ones who are struggling with addiction&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;li class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; How to forgive someone who has hurt you&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; Whether you are battling addiction or trying to support someone who is, this conversation will give you hope and practical wisdom as you seek God's power to heal and restore.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt;  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p class="MsoNormal" style= "margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in; mso-margin-bottom-alt: 8.0pt; mso-margin-top-alt: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; line-height: normal;"&gt; &lt;span style= "font-size: 12.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"&gt; We appreciate your feedback. 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Fight For Your Marriage Podcast

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Ep 222 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Mike & Leigh Ann

DEC 17, 202557 MIN
Fight For Your Marriage Podcast

Ep 222 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Mike & Leigh Ann

DEC 17, 202557 MIN

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In this episode of the Fight for Your Marriage podcast, Lori interviews Mike and Leigh Ann, who share how God has restored their marriage and is now using them to minister to others. Mike and Leigh Ann thought they had they had a strong marriage. Leigh Ann was unaware of a secret that Mike had carried with him for decades. One secret led to another, and on the eve of their 28th anniversary, Leigh Ann's world came crumbling down as the truth was exposed. In this episode, we talk about: How accountability played a role in recovery The importance of being honest with others about our secret sins How to support loved ones who are struggling with addiction How to forgive someone who has hurt you Whether you are battling addiction or trying to support someone who is, this conversation will give you hope and practical wisdom as you seek God's power to heal and restore. We appreciate your feedback. If this episode touches you, please leave us a five-star rating and review, helping us reach new listeners with hope for their marriage. You can also subscribe to our show on YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes. Click here to give a year-end gift Forgiveness Bundle Pure Desire Ministries Download the episode transcription here Follow on Instagram - @rejoicemarriageministries Follow on Facebook - @rejoicemarriageministries Every day, you can receive encouragement straight to your inbox through our Fight for Your Marriage Devotional and find free resources and prayers to pray over your marriage. To take advantage of these resources and others, visit https://rejoiceministries.org We appreciate your feedback. If this episode touches you, please leave us a five-star rating and review, helping us reach new listeners with hope for their marriage. You can also subscribe to our show on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes.