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8 An Interview with Michael and Heidi O’Brien

JULIE AND TIM CLINTON

For years, Michael lived a sexually immoral life that eventually carried over into his marriage. The bondage of sexual sin can be tormenting and tear relationships and marriages apart, but Michael and Heidi share how with God’s help and wise counsel, there is always hope for restoration.

16 Surviving Infidelity… and Even Thriving

MARK AND DEBBIE LAASER

Once an unfaithful husband who was treated for sexual addiction, Mark, and his wife, Debbie, reveal how God used their devastation to completely restore their marriage and provide some practical tips for couples confronted with infidelity.

21 Pornography: What You Can Do if Your Relationship is Affected

MARNIE FERREE

Marnie, a certified sexual addiction therapist, educates us on how to protect our relationships and marriages from the snare of pornography and provides the necessary steps to take if it infects our homes.

25 Hearts Restored: Rebuilding Trust after Pornography or Infidelity

GREG AND ERIN SMALLEY

For couples who have experienced the heartache and destruction of pornography and infidelity, Greg and Erin encourage rebuilding trust through four critical relationships—God, self, spouse and marriage.

28 Anger and Betrayal: The Emotional Toll of Pornography

SARA WOOD AND LAUREL SHALER The emotional toll of pornography is incredibly difficult on innocent spouses. The pain and grief can cause a sense of loss and a variety of responses, including denial, depression and anger. Sara and Laurel show how each of these reactions can actually serve a healthy purpose in the grieving process.

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EW Magaz ine

Volume 5, Issue 2

inspiration and hope for the woman’s soul

Julie Clinton, President & Editor-In-Chief Mark Camper, Managing Editor Edwana Coleman, Art Director

Writers and Contributors: Julie and Tim Clinton, Mark and Debbie Laaser, Marnie Ferree, Greg and Erin Smalley, Sara Wood, Laurel Shaler, Linda Mintle, Lysa TerKeurst, Diane Langberg, and Michelle McKinney Hammond

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On the Cover: Michael and Heidi O’Brien, photograph compliments of Michael Gomez Photography

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