Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith: Can Marriage Survive Betrayal and Sexual Addiction?

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In this episode of Being Human with Steve Cuss, married couple Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith share their personal journey through Matthew's sexual addiction and the betrayal it caused in their marriage. Joanna, a marriage and family therapist, describes how a class on shame and guilt led to Matthew's confession. Together, they discuss the importance of honesty, self-awareness, and understanding family-of-origin patterns in achieving healing. Now co-authors and ministry leaders, they help other couples rebuild trust and intimacy after betrayal, emphasizing curiosity over judgment and offering hope for lasting restoration. Keep up with Steve: Subscribe to this podcast, Being Human: https://www.christianitytoday.com/podcasts/being-human/ Sign up for the weekly newsletter for tools and tips to lower reactivity, increase connection, and break stuck patterns: https://capablelife.activehosted.com/f/13 Submit a question for the show at https://www.stevecusswords.com/submit-a-question Subscribe to the Christianity Today Magazine: https://www.christianitytoday.com/membership/ ____________ Welcome to Christianity Today’s YouTube Channel. With in-depth reporting and striking commentary, redemptive storytelling and global vision, groundbreaking podcasts and diverse perspectives, CT seeks to join with God in uplifting what is good, overcoming what is evil, and healing what is broken. ____________ If this video was helpful, please like the video and subscribe to our channel for more content like this. Click the 🔔 notification bell so you never miss an update. _____________ If you’re enjoying this free video journalism, consider partnering with us to continue to make videos like this possible.