Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together

A Failed Marriage Doesn't Make You a Failure in God's Eyes.

When Lysa TerKeurst experienced the painful and unwanted death of her marriage after nearly thirty years, she didn't know who to turn to or what would actually help her. She needed to get her bearings on what the Bible really says about marriage and divorce. She also needed the tools to work through the fallout she was walking through. Now, Lysa, alongside theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress, offers you that resource, answering some of your toughest questions about how to move on, even when your marriage doesn't, such as:

• Does God hate divorce?
• How do I stop feeling so angry about all that has been taken from me?
• Why hasn't God stopped all this tragedy from happening?
• How do I walk toward a future I never envisioned?
• How long is it going to take to heal?

Whether you're in the throes of a divorce, still processing things that happened years ago, or walking with someone you love through a devastating season, help is not far away and God deeply cares for you. Surviving an Unwanted Divorce offers biblically based, practical strategies for navigating loss, shame, intense loneliness, and the unfairness of it all as one life season ends . . . and a new hope-filled season begins.

Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including I Want to Trust You, But I Don't, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way. She enjoys life with her husband Chaz and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.

Jim Cress (MA, LCMHC, LPC, CSAT)is a licensed professional counselor, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, and a life coach, specializing in sex addiction, marital counseling, and trauma. Jim is a group leader for Onsite Workshops near Nashville, Tennessee, and is also a national conference speaker with the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is also one of the cohosts of the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst. Jim and his wife, Jessica, live in Charlotte, North Carolina, and have three children and five grandchildren.

Joel Muddamalle holds a PhD in theology and serves as the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He cohosts the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress. Joel is a frequent speaker for churches, conferences, and events. In 2024 he released his first book, The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joel and his wife enjoy a full house with their four children and German Shepherd, Lady. Connect with Joel on Instagram at @muddamalle.