Processing Infidelity in the Church: Healing conversations on betrayal in ministry and marriage.

Joni Pauley - Redeemed to Rise Coaching
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Processing Infidelity in the Church is a podcast for those living in the fallout of betrayal—especially when it happens in the sacred spaces of ministry and marriage. We talk about the lies, the loneliness, the shame, and the silence from the church. We unpack the spiritual confusion, the relational chaos, and the emotional trauma that comes when everything falls apart. BUT - This is also a space for comebacks—for rebuilding trust, redefining faith, and reclaiming your voice. No fake church smiles. Just raw, redemptive conversations about what happens after the worst has happened.

Episodes

  1. 11/02/2025

    Part 2 - Do's and Dont's of Betrayal Recovery- Season 1, Faith Through the Fallout, Episode 10

    In this series we discuss the Do's and Don't of infidelity recovery. Your world has been turned upside down and nothing looks the same. I have been there! Boundaries for recovery can provide a safety net when you can hardly trust your decisions during this tragedy. Part 2: DO - Commit to your own recovery! DON'T - Obsess about their recovery. Resources - Survival Kit Set up a call to see if my coaching is the next right step in your path: Booking Calendar Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    22 min

  2. 10/07/2025

    Part 1 - Do's and Don't of Betrayal Recovery - Season 1 Faith Through the Fallout, Episode 9

    In this series we will discuss the Do's and Don't of infidelity recovery. Your world has been turned upside down and nothing looks the same. Boundaries for recovery can provide a safety net when you can hardly trust your decisions during this tragedy. DO - Today we talk about how it's important to find safe people to trust with your story. DON'T - When you find your people, be careful not to overshare. Not everyone needs to know everything. Joni is a Certified ICF Life Coach and helps women stop living broken-spirited after infidelity. By leaning into God and finding safe ways to process the betrayal, together we can find a path forward into a future brighter than you could ever imagine. Set up a call to see if my coaching is the next right step in your path: Booking Calendar Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    12 min

  3. 09/11/2025

    Faith-Based Betrayal Trauma Resources - Season 1: Faith through the Fallout

    What can help you survive infidelity? In this episode, Joni shares the faith-based books, devotionals, podcasts, and programs that helped her survive betrayal and navigate the early days of infidelity recovery. If you’re a Christian woman reeling from betrayal trauma, these tools can be your lifeline. Download the free “Fallout Survival Kit” checklist here and keep it close when the days feel impossible. Joni is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission is to create a safe and judgment-free space for Christian women who have experienced infidelity to process the betrayal, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed purpose. Coaching@JoniPauley.com Schedule a free call to see if coaching is right for you. Booking Calendar Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    30 min

  4. 08/06/2025

    But Where was God? Recovery from Infidelity & Church Hurt

    When betrayal shatters your world—especially within the church—it’s natural to ask, “But where was God?” In this honest and vulnerable episode, we talk about the spiritual confusion, anger, and silence that often follow infidelity and ministry-related betrayal. If you’ve been left reeling from broken trust in your marriage or within your faith community, this conversation is for you. Together, we’ll explore what Scripture says about suffering, how to be honest with God in your pain, and why questioning His presence doesn’t disqualify your faith. Whether you’re a pastor’s wife, ministry leader, or someone carrying betrayal trauma, you’re not alone. There is space for your grief and your healing. There’s a way forward—even when God feels distant. Joni is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission is to create a safe and judgment-free space for Christian women who have experienced infidelity to process the betrayal, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed purpose. Contact - Coaching@JoniPauley.com Schedule a free call to see if coaching is right for you: ⁠⁠bit.ly/401sFdt⁠⁠ Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    15 min

  5. 06/25/2025

    Return to the Fallout Zone - Season 1: Faith through the Fallout

    In this heartfelt episode, Joni Pauley shares her recent emotional struggles while revisiting a place filled with painful memories of Infidelity. She reflects on the unexpected challenges of confronting her past, the feelings of self-doubt and failure that arose, and the importance of vulnerability in the healing process. Through her journey, she emphasizes that it's okay to have setbacks. Embrace your feelings, seek support, and remember that you are not alone in your struggles. Joni is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission is to create a safe and judgment-free space for Christian women who have experienced infidelity to process the betrayal, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed purpose. Contact - Coaching@JoniPauley.com Schedule a free call to see if coaching is right for you: ⁠bit.ly/401sFdt⁠ Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    16 min

  6. 06/10/2025

    Survival Mode Part 2 - Season 1: Faith through the Fallout

    Listen to the Sound of Survival Playlist In this episode of Processing Infidelity in the Church, Joni lets us sit in Survival Mode a bit longer, sharing a playlist of songs that helped her work through the grief and shock of infidelity in her own life. Don't be afraid to feel the feels, explore the losses and let God just hold you in this time. We don't need to rush - survival happens one day at a time. ⁠Grab your FREE Survival Guide Encouragement Download⁠ Joni is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission is to create a safe and judgment-free space for Christian women who have experienced infidelity to process the betrayal, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed purpose. Contact - Coaching@JoniPauley.com Schedule a free call to see if coaching is right for you: bit.ly/401sFdt Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    15 min

  7. 06/04/2025

    Survival Mode - Season 1: Faith through the Fallout

    When betrayal hits—especially in the context of ministry—it can feel like your world has exploded. In this episode, we talk about what it means to enter survival mode after a personal or spiritual fallout. Whether you're still in shock or just trying to breathe through the day, you're not alone. We’ll explore the emotional, spiritual, and even physical responses to trauma and how they show up in real life when you don't quite know what to do with your pain. You’ll hear gentle encouragement, relatable truths, and anchoring Scriptures to remind you: surviving is not failure. It’s the first brave step toward healing. Grab your FREE Survival Guide Encouragement Download Joni is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission is to create a safe and judgment-free space for Christian women who have experienced infidelity to process the betrayal, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed purpose. Contact - Coaching@JoniPauley.com Schedule a free call to see if coaching is right for you: bit.ly/401sFdt Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    18 min

  8. 05/27/2025

    What Just Happened? Naming the Trauma - Season 1: Faith through the Fallout

    It's okay if you don't have all the answers. Healing takes time—and it begins with acknowledging your story. If you're navigating the aftermath of infidelity and need a safe, supportive place to process what you're going through, Joni offers one-on-one coaching tailored to your experience. Reach out today—your healing matters, and you don’t have to walk this road alone. Joni is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission is to create a safe and judgment-free space for Christian women who have experienced infidelity to process the betrayal, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed purpose. Coaching@JoniPauley.com Schedule a free call to see if coaching is right for you: bit.ly/401sFdt Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    13 min

  9. 05/20/2025

    What to do when the Church doesn't know what to do - Season 1: Faith through the Fallout

    What do you do when you're sitting in the silence? In this episode, we discuss the profound impact of silent grief and the challenges faced when dealing with betrayal within the church community. We explores the emotional turmoil of maintaining appearances while suffering internally, the fear of revealing personal struggles, and the often inadequate responses from the church when betrayal becomes public. We emphasize the importance of finding support, acknowledging pain, and the need for compassion within faith communities. Ready to process what to do next? Schedule a free call with Joni to see if coaching is your right next step. bit.ly/401sFdt Email coaching@JoniPauley.com Joni is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission is to create a safe and judgment-free space for Christian women who have experienced infidelity to process the betrayal, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed purpose. Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    16 min

  10. 05/15/2025

    The Fallout Begins - Season 1: Faith through the Fallout

    In this episode of Processing Infidelity in the Church, Joni discusses the profound impact of betrayal, particularly within the context of faith and community. She reflects on her own experience of infidelity, emphasizing the emotional, spiritual, and relational confusion that often follows such trauma. Joni is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission is to create a safe and judgment-free space for Christian women who have experienced infidelity to process the betrayal, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed purpose. Contact - Coaching@JoniPauley.com Schedule a free call to see if coaching is right for you: bit.ly/401sFdt Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    15 min

  11. 05/06/2025

    Welcome to Processing Infidelity in the Church

    Sign up here for email updates. Processing Infidelity in the Church is a faith-centered podcast offering honest, healing conversations for anyone facing betrayal in ministry and marriage. Whether you're a pastor’s spouse, a church leader, or someone navigating the heartbreak of infidelity, this space is for you. Hosted by Certified Christian Life Coach and former Pastor's Wife Joni Pauley, each episode explores how to process spiritual, emotional, and relational fallout with compassion and courage. Through personal stories and biblical wisdom, we address the silent pain of infidelity in Christian communities—and offer hope for healing, restoration, and redemption. Join us as we walk through themes like Faith through the Fallout, Courage for the Comeback, and Redeemed to Rise. Because you don’t have to walk through betrayal alone—and healing is possible. Contact Joni - Coaching@JoniPauley.com Schedule a free call with me. Joni is a Certified Professional Life Coach. Her mission is to create a safe and judgment-free space for Christian women who have experienced infidelity to process the betrayal, rediscover their God-given identity, and move forward with renewed purpose. Music provided by https://slipstreammusic.com "Heaven Only Knows"

    7 min
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Processing Infidelity in the Church is a podcast for those living in the fallout of betrayal—especially when it happens in the sacred spaces of ministry and marriage. We talk about the lies, the loneliness, the shame, and the silence from the church. We unpack the spiritual confusion, the relational chaos, and the emotional trauma that comes when everything falls apart. BUT - This is also a space for comebacks—for rebuilding trust, redefining faith, and reclaiming your voice. No fake church smiles. Just raw, redemptive conversations about what happens after the worst has happened.

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