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March 6, 2025

The Affair That Almost Ended It All… And The Faith That Restored It – Linda Ling’s Testimony

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Karina Faith Diaries
Karina Faith Diaries
The Affair That Almost Ended It All… And The Faith That Restored It – Linda Ling’s Testimony
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In this deeply moving and powerful episode of The Karina Faith Diaries, I sit down with my dear friend Linda Ling to talk about her incredible story of betrayal, healing, and restoration. Linda shares how childhood trauma shaped her relationships, how she navigated the heartbreak of infidelity not once but twice, and how her faith led her through the darkest moments of her marriage and life.

She opens up about her journey through recovery, the steps she took to heal, and how she and her husband, Mike, rebuilt their marriage from the ground up after experiencing deep betrayal. Through their story, we witness the power of faith, the importance of forgiveness, and the work it takes to restore trust in a broken relationship.

Linda also introduces us to Women in the Battle, a community for women healing from betrayal, and how the Men in the Battle program helped her husband in his transformation. Whether you are facing relationship struggles, struggling with trust, or searching for hope in your healing journey, this episode will inspire and encourage you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

  • – Linda’s early life and how childhood trauma impacted her relationships
  • – How addiction and codependency played a role in her family’s struggles
  • – The shocking moment when she discovered her husband’s betrayal
  • – How faith and therapy guided her healing journey
  • – The role of Men in the Battle and Women in the Battle programs in their restoration
  • – Why forgiveness doesn’t always mean reconciliation but is essential for healing
  • – Encouragement for anyone struggling with betrayal, trust, or relationship hardships

Timestamps:

  • [00:00:23] – Welcome to The Karina Faith Diaries! Introduction to today’s episode and guest, Linda Ling.
  • [00:01:14] – Meet Linda: Her background, faith journey, family life, and passion for helping others.
  • [00:01:57] – Linda’s Childhood: Growing up in a large family, trauma, and finding her voice after abuse.
  • [00:04:28] – How her early experiences shaped her need for connection and community.
  • [00:05:05] – First Marriage & Betrayal: The impact of trust issues from childhood on her first marriage.
  • [00:06:35] – Faith in Marriage: Navigating different denominations and spiritual disconnect with her husband.
  • [00:08:05] – Son’s Addiction: How her son’s struggle with substance abuse affected their family and marriage.
  • [00:09:45] – Enabling vs. Helping: The moment she realized she needed to stop enabling her son’s addiction.
  • [00:11:23] – Marital Disconnection: Mike’s frequent work travel and its impact on their relationship.
  • [00:12:47] – The Betrayal: The shocking moment God led Linda to uncover her husband’s infidelity.
  • [00:14:34] – Confrontation & Separation: How Linda discovered the extent of the betrayal and chose to separate.
  • [00:17:01] – The Full Truth: How Mike finally admitted to his struggles with addiction, sex, and alcohol.
  • [00:19:16] – Filing for Divorce: Linda’s decision to move forward with separation despite her feelings.
  • [00:21:34] – Signs of Change: How Linda began to see real transformation in Mike’s life.
  • [00:22:27] – Men in the Battle & Women in the Battle: How these programs helped them heal.
  • [00:24:23] – True Repentance: Why actions matter more than words in rebuilding trust.
  • [00:25:50] – Couples Counseling & Marriage Preparation: The unexpected depth of their second marriage process.
  • [00:26:35] – Remarrying: How they reconciled and remarried within the same year.
  • [00:27:47] – Serving Together: How faith and ministry became central to their new life together.
  • [00:30:50] – Encouragement for Those Facing Betrayal: Why healing is possible, even after deep wounds.
  • [00:32:47] – Advice for Women Struggling to Forgive: Steps to healing and setting healthy boundaries.
  • [00:35:50] – The Importance of Betrayal Trauma Therapy & Finding Support.
  • [00:37:50] – Final Thoughts & Prayer: Linda’s closing prayer of encouragement for those struggling.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Women in the Battle & Men in the Battle Programs – Living Truth Ministries
Marriage Recovery & Betrayal Trauma Support – Look for certified betrayal trauma therapists

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