Ep. 152 SHOW NOTES:    

This is episode 152, with my internet friend, Jessica Epp! 

ABOUT JESSICA
Jessica Epp is a wife, mom to two girls and two boys, a creative, and a small business owner of an earring and top boutique, called Epp & Co. 

 Today, she shares how the rug was pulled out from under her in finding out her husband had an inappropriate relationship outside of their marriage 2 ½ years ago. We talk about a divine appointment at the entrance of Target that she will never forget. And, the advice that Jess gives to you if you are walking through something hard is worth your listening to the whole episode. Period. 

 INSIDER INFO:

When we started recording this episode, Jessica’s first words were “It was never the story I wanted.” 

But, you will be SO SO encouraged because she also said “God is a God that is near.” She encourages us in how she found Joy during that time and how God showed beauty out of the ruins in a unique way. 

Jessica is so loveable and you will be encouraged in hearing her God story!  So, here is my conversation with Jessica Epp!

SHOW NOTES:

Quotes from the episode:

“It was never the story I wanted.”

“God’s grace has been all over our story.”

“As I peel back the layers, I see Jesus at every mark.”

“God is a God that’s always with us, He’s present and He’s a faithful God, and He meets us in our greatest joys and in our deepest sorrows.”

“I felt like the life that I knew was over.”

“I felt like we had everything that I had prayed for even though something didn’t feel right.”

“There are so many variables in this equation that made reconciliation an option for us.”

1) husband was repentant

2) spouse was read to do the hard work

3) counseling personal and marriage

“Having a Godly counselor was important to have as a sounding board that was safe.”

“There’s a difference between reconciliation and redemption.”

“If you want to hear from God open your Bible.”

“I really learned to use His word as a weapon.”

“Knowing God’s truth I was able to counteract the lies that I was hearing from the enemy.”

“Betrayal hits the core of your worth.”

“God’s truth overwhelmed me every single morning.”

“I feel like I made home in the Psalms.

“God is a God that is near.”

“Reading God’s word I recognized His voice when those lies started to come up.”

“Whether we receive reconciliation or not in our marriage, I’m whole based on what God says about me.”

“That was just so personal that God would do that for me in such a desperate time in my life.”

“My husband gave me the gift of time.”

“God can do it for you guys.”

“Grief is not linear.”

“It’s not either/or, it can be both/and;Joy and sadness can co exist.”

“The sufficiency of Christ in those timse is why you can feel that joy.”

“I grieved the life I had two and a half years ago, but the life I have now…it’s real and it’s authentic.” “It’s one where God is working and I know that generations will be changed because of the heart work that happened in my husband and in my marriage.”

Practical Advice for wives and husbands:

1) Counselor

2) Getting in God’s word

3) Pray asking God to heal you

4) Get people around you that can walk with you, that will protect you, that honor your story but also speak truth as you need it.

Scripture mentioned in the episode:

“The Joy of the Lord is your strength.”

EAT READ LOVE

E: Poppy Handcrafted Popcorn: Asheville Mix!

R: Fear is Not the Boss of You by Jennifer Allwood

R: You are not enough and that’s okay. By Allie B. Stuckey

Find her at: epp&co on Instagram, over on Facebook, they have started LIVE sales that are super fun!