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Relationship Truth: Unfiltered

Leslie Vernick
Emotional Abuse
Boundaries
Christianity
Marriage
Destructive Relationships
Faith
Healing
Domestic Violence
Community Support
Divorce
Mental Health
Insecurity
People-Pleasing
Personal Growth
Women Empowerment
Relationships
Abuse
Resilience
Pornography
Christian Women

Relationship Truth: Unfiltered is a place for people of faith to find real answers when it comes to destructive relationships. Leslie Vernick is the author of seven books, including the best-selling, ”The Emotionally Destructive Marriage.” She has dedicated her life to cutting through the religious confusion and teaching women to grow in their relationships: with God, with themselves, and with oth... more

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Latest Episodes

Tired of Being Dismissed? How to Stop Over-Functioning and Start Protecting Your Heart

Have you ever found yourself explaining your needs — again — to someone who just doesn't seem to care? Or quietly wondering, *Is something wrong with me for wantin... more

When Conflict Feels Unsafe: How to Stay Open-Hearted Without Abandoning Yourself

Have you ever known the “right” way to communicate, but in the heat of conflict, those tools seem to disappear? In this episode of Relationship Truth: Unfiltered, Leslie... more

Parenting with Someone Who Is Emotionally or Spiritually Unsafe

How do you parent well when the other parent is manipulative, emotionally unsafe, spiritually abusive, addictive, or simply unwilling to grow? It’s one of the most painful and exhausting... more

Finding Life, Hope, and Healing After Divorce with Jessica Kastner

Have you ever wondered if your story is over because your marriage ended? Divorce can feel like a death—of dreams, identity, family, and future. But in this tender and hope-filled con... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Psychologist, speaker, and author; focuses on spiritual formation and relational transformation
Author of The Road Less Triggered
Episode: When Conflict Feels Unsafe: How to Stay Open-Hearted Without Abandoning Yourself
Michael Cary
Co-founder of Living Truth Together, leads men in repentance and supports women healing from betrayal and harm
Living Truth Together
Episode: Parenting with Someone Who Is Emotionally or Spiritually Unsafe
Kristin Cary
Co-founder of Living Truth Together, guides women in healing and safety
Living Truth Together
Episode: Parenting with Someone Who Is Emotionally or Spiritually Unsafe
Jessica Kastner
Author, speaker, and co-host of the Free Failing Podcast, For Divorced Women
Author and speaker
Episode: Finding Life, Hope, and Healing After Divorce with Jessica Kastner
Kelly Yazzie
Community Manager at Leslie Vernick & Co
Leslie Vernick & Co
Episode: When Faith Has Been Used to Keep You Stuck Kelly’s Story of Abuse, Awakening, and Courage
Diana Bala
Coach with the Relationship Truth coaching team since 2016
Relationship Truth coaching team
Episode: Boundaries, Overfunctioning, and Finding Your Voice in Difficult Relationships
Tammy Gustafson
Counselor, speaker, author specializing in healing after betrayal
Tammy Gustafson Counseling
Episode: Healing After Betrayal – Moving from Broken to Brave with Tammy Gustafson
Hope Hooton
Advocate for child safety and domestic violence reform; survivor of a family tragedy
Hope in the Pain / Voices Against Filicide
Episode: Finding Hope in the Deepest Pain
Susan King
Team coach with a background in psychology, helping women reclaim their identity and live with clarity and conviction
Episode: Who Has God Called You to Be? Rediscovering Your Identity Beyond Your Role

Hosts

Leslie Vernick
Host of Relationship Truth Unfiltered; focuses on helping women in faith-based relationships.
LeAnne Parsons
Coach and facilitator in Empowered to Change programs; contributes to coaching-focused episodes.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 604 ratings
  • Julie S. & Episode 89

    Someone in mentioned episode 89 and I agree that I cringed at the way the conversation about “saving ourselves” came across. I’m sure that is not how it was intended, but it definitely sounded off. The coaches are great, but they do not make good podcast hosts. Not sure what happened with Julie S. and when I inquired the only response I received was that she no longer works for LV&Co. She was a great host and I wish her the best. Regardless, I’m still a fan of the mission and I’ll continue to po... more

    Apple Podcasts
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    Stillafan01
    United States6 months ago
  • Jesus Centered

    It takes a bit to process all the information and come to the conclusion what the next right step is. Our God is for us, we have free will, we have convictions, and we can still have a servant’s heart, even when everything is falling apart.

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    MMWT19
    United States7 months ago
  • Breaking Free from Fear-Driven Living

    Mara’s vulnerability around boundaries, trauma, and leaving an abusive marriage reflects the kind of breakthrough that changes lives. Her journey highlights the deep shift that happens when fear no longer controls your choices—a message that’s both timely and empowering.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TPOFCarmichael
    United Statesa year ago
  • Don’t Miss even One Episode

    I’ve learned so much from Leslie Vernick and the coaches. I highly recommend this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LynneD5
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yikes

    In episode 89 the woman she is interviewing says “You don’t need anyone to save you” right after mentioning the church telling you that you need Jesus to save you (along with a man and other things). Leslie agreed. But that is not Christian teaching at all. Beware.

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    Bethany2160
    United Statesa year ago

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Guests are diverse but usually bring credible expertise and survivor perspectives.

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When Conflict Feels Unsafe: How to Stay Open-Hearted Without Abandoning Yourself
Q: What should a listener do if their efforts to make their partner safer haven't worked yet?
Throw yourself into the process, practice open-heartedness with healthy boundaries, and be prepared to show up consistently; you can influence your environment and your own growth even if the marriage doesn't heal immediately.
When Conflict Feels Unsafe: How to Stay Open-Hearted Without Abandoning Yourself
Q: Forgiveness and open-heartedness—how do you discern Christ-like love from unhealthy self-abandonment in a faith context?
Open-heartedness must exist with boundaries; forgiveness doesn't require tolerating ongoing harm, and healthy boundaries protect dignity while allowing space for reconciliation only if the other person changes.
When Conflict Feels Unsafe: How to Stay Open-Hearted Without Abandoning Yourself
Q: Kelly, is there a moment in this pattern that you're describing in relationships, in the conversation, in the blame game, whatever pattern they're in, the dance they're in?
Yes. The moment that matters most is when you're dysregulated and take ownership for getting regulated again; that is the point where you choose to re-engage with openness or withdraw, which then shapes the rest of the interaction.
Boundaries, Overfunctioning, and Finding Your Voice in Difficult Relationships
Q: What's the first step in all of this boundary stuff?
Recognize that it's not your responsibility to change the other person; instead, decide clearly what you will do and what you will not allow in the space, establishing your boundary before addressing the other person's behavior.
Finding Hope in the Deepest Pain
Q: What changes do you hope to see in the courts and churches as a result of your advocacy?
She emphasizes safety-first approaches, mandatory training on DV and coercive control for judges, and churches offering non-judgmental support rather than pressure to stay in abusive marriages.

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This series targets listeners navigating painful, often faith-based relationship dynamics, offering practical, faith-informed guidance for healing, boundaries, and safety. Episodes frequently center on recognizing abuse, rebuilding identity, and working through complex marital issues with expert guests, coaches, and survivors. A standout thread is the emphasis on community support, accountability, and boundaries as essential tools for empowerment, alongside candid discussions about church culture and legal/safety considerations. The show often pairs clinical insight with biblical perspectives, making it helpful for women seeking real-world strategies to regain health and autonomy in difficult relationships.

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1. Dr. Kelly Flanagan
2. Michael Cary
3. Kristin Cary
4. Jessica Kastner
5. Kelly Yazzie
6. Diana Bala
7. Tammy Gustafson
8. Hope Hooton

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