Send us a text Most of us think anger just happens to us. But Jesus says anger starts in the heart. In this honest episode of UnYoked Living, Todd Turner unpacks where anger really comes from â our worldview, our idols, our expectations â and how it exposes what we value most. Weâll explore: â What makes you angry vs. what makes God angry â Why men pretend instead of healing â The false script of âChristian manhoodâ â How to process anger without sinning â The path from cultural man...
Send us a text We live in a culture that measures Godâs blessing by comfortâbigger paychecks, promotions, vacations, health, and smooth sailing. But what if thatâs not how God keeps score? What if our obsession with success is blinding us to true faith? In this episode of the UnYoked Podcast, Todd Turner pulls from the book of Habakkuk to expose how American Christianity has drifted into shallow, cultural faithâand why men recovering from divorce are at a crossroads. Too often, weâve become f...
Send us a text What does the ancient church in Sardis have to do with divorced Christian men in America today? A lot more than you might think. In Revelation 3, Jesus warned Sardis that they had âa reputation of being alive, but were dead.â They looked good on the outside, but inside they were complacent, careless, and spiritually asleep. In this raw and direct Season 4 opener, Todd Turner speaks to divorced Christian men about the same danger we face todayâliving off reputation instead of re...
Send us a text Seven years after my divorce, I thought I was doing everything right. I rebuilt my career. I got healthy. I dated. I âput in the work.â I thought I was healed. But God showed me I had been building my new life on sand. In this episode, Iâm speaking directly to divorced Christian menâmen who are still carrying invisible wounds, hiding behind success, and chasing money, relationships, and validation instead of Christ. Weâll talk about: The âarrow in the back of the headâ every wo...
Send us a text In this episode of the UnYoked Podcast, Todd Turner and Jessica Kastner dive deep into the challenges of dating as a Christian after divorce, focusing on how to vet someoneâs faith. In the digital age, where claiming "Christian" on dating apps is as easy as checking a box, how do you truly discern if someone's faith is genuine? Through personal stories, practical advice, and Biblical insights, Todd and Jessica share how to recognize red flags, ask the right questions, and ensur...
Send us a text After divorce, many women become strong because they had toâbut that strength can harden into armor. In this powerful conversation, Todd Turner sits down with author Jessica Kastner to unpack why so many divorced Christian women struggle to shift from independence to intimacy. They talk about masculine and feminine energy, Christian ideas of submission, the fear of losing yourself again, and the unspoken belief behind âI donât need a man.â This episode isnât just about dating. ...
Send us a text What do we really lose when love ends? Itâs not just the person. Itâs your identity. Your purpose. Your future. Even your grocery list. In this brutally honest episode of UnYoked, Todd Turner and author Marcus Ferris unpack the hidden grief that hits after a breakup or divorce. From shared memories and meaning, to purpose and neededness, this is the conversation most people wish they had years ago. In this episode: Why grieving a breakup is more than emotional painThe lost virt...
Send us a text You deleted the apps. Then downloaded them again. You say youâre waiting on God⌠but also hoping He sends someone cute. đ If dating after divorce feels like a tug-of-war between loneliness and hopeâyouâre not alone. In this bold, honest, and hilariously relatable episode, Todd Turner is joined by Texas realtor Denise Milliken to unpack: Why âgetting back out thereâ might not mean youâre readyThe actual difference between being lonely and being openMistakes we make when ...
Send us a text You canât build something healthy on top of something broken. But after divorce, thatâs exactly what most of us try to do. We date before weâve healed. We force peace before weâve processed pain. And we expect a fresh startâwithout doing the hard work of letting go. In this episode of the UnYoked Podcast, Todd Turner sits down with Don to talk about what it really takes to get emotionally, spiritually, and relationally healthy after the divorce papers a...
Send us a text One of the hardest parts of divorce isnât signing papersâitâs the silence that follows. The empty evenings. The awkward solo weekends. The crushing sense that you're suddenly invisible. In this episode of UnYoked, Todd Turner gets real about the loneliness that follows divorceâand how to break that cycle before it breaks you. This isn't a pity party. It's a lifeline. Youâll Hear: Why loneliness after divorce feels so intenseHow isolation tricks you into staying stuckFirst steps...
Send us a text Online dating after divorce can feel like emotional whiplash. One minute you're connecting, the nextâghosted. In this impromptu episode, Todd Turner shares a paradigm-shifting perspective: what if ghosting isn't about rejection, but about emotional readiness? Drawing from a recent conversation and his own dating journey post-divorce, Todd introduces the powerful metaphor of the telescope and the microscope. When weâre hopeful, we look through a telescopeâdreaming big. But when ...
Send us a text What happens when the roles you built your life around suddenly disappear? In this raw and real episode, Todd Turner sits down with longtime friend and Texas real estate agent Denise Milliken to talk about life after divorceâfrom empty nesting to learning how to change toilets solo. Denise opens up about the quiet loneliness, the awkward holiday moments, and the hard work of building a life that feels like you. If youâve ever wondered who you are without a partner, this episode...
Send us a text In this episode of the Unyoked Podcast, Todd Turner discusses the journey of recovering from divorce, emphasizing the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of healing. He outlines seven key struggles faced by individuals post-divorce, including the loss of friendships, navigating emotional chaos, readiness for dating, co-parenting challenges, rebuilding trust, empowering children, and embracing a new identity. Todd provides insights and tools to help listeners find their ...
Send us a text Divorce can leave your life feeling like a hollow shell of what it once wasâbut what if this next season could be even better? In this episode, we talk about how to stop surviving and start building a life you actually want to wake up to. If you're a divorced Christian wondering how to create meaning, joy, and spiritual peace in your daily routineâwithout waiting for someone else to complete youâthis is for you. Weâll explore: Why âaloneâ doesnât mean âlonelyâHow to create a li...
Send us a text Life has a way of rowing us in unexpected directions, especially after divorce. When my lighthouse suddenly disappearedâa significant relationship ending abruptly after I'd already downsized my home and podcast studioâI found myself adrift, questioning everything. What followed was a journey of rediscovery that took me across seven states on a three-week road trip, connecting with friends who opened their homes and hearts when I needed it most. Between driving with a win...
Send us a text Join Dawn Wiggins and Todd Turner on the UnYoked Podcast as they tackle the intricate and often misunderstood realms of marriage, personal growth, and divorce from a Christian perspective. In this compelling episode, they delve deep into why quick fixes and surface-level counseling may not be enough for marital issues. They explore the importance of root work in personal and spiritual contexts, discussing unconventional healing practices and the significance of both partners be...
Send us a text Join us in "Building a New You After a Divorce" of the UnYoked Podcast with Todd Turner and special guest Carrie Korem Vitt, as they dive deep into the journey of personal and spiritual growth, particularly in the context of navigating life changes such as divorce. From tackling the stigma of taking breaks from church activities for mental health ([00:01:35]), to the holistic approach Carrie took to reverse her chronic migraines without medication ([00:09:24]). They discuss the...
Send us a text Join us on the latest episode of the UnYoked Podcast, "Building a Better Dating Plan After Divorce" where host Todd Turner and special guest Carrie Korem Vitt dive deep into the complexities of modern dating. Explore what happens when we release control in relationships (#LettingLoveLead), discuss the impact of gender roles (#GenderRoles), and unwrap the challenges of dating after a breakup (#DatingPostDivorce). Whether you're navigating the tricky waters of dating apps or tryi...
Send us a text In this heartfelt episode of UnYoked Podcast, host Todd Turner sits down with Victory Lyric, a guest who sheds light on finding hope and renewal after life's devastating blows. They delve into the complexities of personal belief in the aftermath of divorce. - Discussing how the concept of everything working out for good evolves after challenging life events like divorce. - Victory Lyric shares her personal journey of overcoming the disappointment of divorce and readjusting her ...
Send us a text Join us in a raw and revealing session on the 'UnYoked Podcast' as host Todd Turner teams up with guest Carrie Vitt in Season 2, Episode 3, titled "Losing Friends." In this intimate conversation, which delves deep into the personal upheaval following a divorce, we peel back the layers of church relationships, societal judgments, and the quest for genuine connection. Timestamps: - [00:01:15] Todd Turner's disillusion with the Bible as a self-help guide - [00:04:40] The stigma ar...