Is it helpful for Christian couples to chat about divorce?
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Is “Divorce Day” a real thing — or just media hype?
Michaela Hyde, Executive Director at the Marriage Foundation, and Emma Atkins, from Family Life UK, joined Esther Higham to unpack the myth and the reality, explore how churches can talk about divorce without shame, and reflect on how we hold conviction and grace together in our view of marriage.
Released on 14 Jan 2026
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