UnYoked Living: The Divorce Recovery Podcast

In this episode of the UnYoked Podcast, Todd Turner and Jessica Kastner dive deep into the challenges of dating as a Christian after divorce, focusing on how to vet someone’s faith. In the digital age, where claiming "Christian" on dating apps is as easy as checking a box, how do you truly discern if someone's faith is genuine?

Through personal stories, practical advice, and Biblical insights, Todd and Jessica share h...

After divorce, many women become strong because they had to—but that strength can harden into armor. In this powerful conversation, Todd Turner sits down with author Jessica Kastner to unpack why so many divorced Christian women struggle to shift from independence to intimacy.

They talk about masculine and feminine energy, Christian ideas of submission, the fear of losing yourself again, and the unspoken belief behind “I don’t need ...

What do we really lose when love ends? It’s not just the person. It’s your identity. Your purpose. Your future. Even your grocery list.

In this brutally honest episode of UnYoked, Todd Turner and author Marcus Ferris unpack the hidden grief that hits after a breakup or divorce. From shared memories and meaning, to purpose and neededness, this is the conversation most people wish they had years ago.

In this episode:

• Why grieving a ...

You deleted the apps. Then downloaded them again.

You say you’re waiting on God… but also hoping He sends someone cute. 😅
 If dating after divorce feels like a tug-of-war between loneliness and hope—you’re not alone.

In this bold, honest, and hilariously relatable episode, Todd Turner is joined by Texas realtor Denise Milliken to unpack:

• Why “getting back out there” might not mean you’re ready
• The actual difference b...

You can’t build something healthy on top of something broken.

 But after divorce, that’s exactly what most of us try to do.
 We date before we’ve healed.
 We force peace before we’ve processed pain.
 And we expect a fresh start—without doing the hard work of letting go.

In this episode of the UnYoked Podcast, Todd Turner sits down with Don to talk about what it really takes to get emotionally, spiritually, and relati...

One of the hardest parts of divorce isn’t signing papers—it’s the silence that follows. The empty evenings. The awkward solo weekends. The crushing sense that you're suddenly invisible.

In this episode of UnYoked, Todd Turner gets real about the loneliness that follows divorce—and how to break that cycle before it breaks you.

This isn't a pity party. It's a lifeline.

You’ll Hear:

• Why loneliness after divorce feels so...

Online dating after divorce can feel like emotional whiplash. One minute you're connecting, the next—ghosted. In this impromptu episode, Todd Turner shares a paradigm-shifting perspective: what if ghosting isn't about rejection, but about emotional readiness?

Drawing from a recent conversation and his own dating journey post-divorce, Todd introduces the powerful metaphor of the telescope and the microscope. When we’re hope...

What happens when the roles you built your life around suddenly disappear? In this raw and real episode, Todd Turner sits down with longtime friend and Texas real estate agent Denise Milliken to talk about life after divorce—from empty nesting to learning how to change toilets solo. Denise opens up about the quiet loneliness, the awkward holiday moments, and the hard work of building a life that feels like you. If you’ve ever wonde...

In this episode of the Unyoked Podcast, Todd Turner discusses the journey of recovering from divorce, emphasizing the emotional, spiritual, and practical aspects of healing. He outlines seven key struggles faced by individuals post-divorce, including the loss of friendships, navigating emotional chaos, readiness for dating, co-parenting challenges, rebuilding trust, empowering children, and embracing a new identity. Todd provides i...

Divorce can leave your life feeling like a hollow shell of what it once was—but what if this next season could be even better? In this episode, we talk about how to stop surviving and start building a life you actually want to wake up to.

If you're a divorced Christian wondering how to create meaning, joy, and spiritual peace in your daily routine—without waiting for someone else to complete you—this is for you.

We’ll explore:

Life has a way of rowing us in unexpected directions, especially after divorce. When my lighthouse suddenly disappeared—a significant relationship ending abruptly after I'd already downsized my home and podcast studio—I found myself adrift, questioning everything. 

What followed was a journey of rediscovery that took me across seven states on a three-week road trip, connecting with friends who opened their homes and h...