The Divorced Christian

The Divorced Christian

The Divorced Christian, with Pastor Darius Good, tackles the sensitive topic of being divorced as a Christian. His revelatory teachings bring light and understanding to erroneous teachings on the topic. Through the power of God's word listeners who have experienced the hurt, shame and condemnation of divorce will be set free. Pastor Good is the author of the book The Divorced Christian. Learn more at thedivorcedchristian.com. Voted: #2 - 10 Best Christian Divorce Podcasts (FEED SPOT) #5 - 8 Best Learning Podcasts (PODYSSEY) #21 - 100 Best Divorce Podcast to follow in 2024 (FEED SPOT)

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July 8, 2026 27 mins

Many of today’s Christian teachings on divorce are built on the assumption that Jesus changed or altered the Law of Moses. But is that what the Scriptures actually teach?

In this episode of The Divorced Christian Podcast Show, we examine the biblical evidence and consider an often-overlooked truth: the Law of Moses expressly prohibited anyone from adding to or taking away from God’s commandments (Deuteronomy 12:32). If t...

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In this episode Pastor Darius talks about his brand new book The Marriage Pillars. Pastor Darius also explains the Marriage Health Snapshot Assessment test created to measure a couples strengths and weaknesses. It's a 30 question test based on the 30 marriage pillars that bring stability to a marriage. Take the test today, the results will be emailed to you immediately.

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In this episode, Pastor Darius responds to a pastor’s YouTube response to a statement made by Pastor Toure Roberts. During an interview Pastor Roberts stated that, “the Holy Spirit told me to leave my wife.” The YouTube pastor lays out “biblical examples” to argue that the Holy Spirit would never say such a thing. Pastor Darius explains why the YouTube pastor’s arguments are not biblically conclu...

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Jesus' words about "fornication" have often been misunderstood in modern Christianity. The definition commonly used in America is different from how the word was understood in Israel during the time of Jesus. In this episode, Pastor Darius explains why Jesus was not speaking about adultery or infidelity when He gave the "exception" for fornication. Through scripture and historical context, he breaks down the meaning of the word and...

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Many believe and teach that Jesus said you could only get divorced for "adultery." This teaching would imply that Jesus changed and altered the law of Moses. Jesus actually used the word "fornication." In this episode, Pastor Darius, explains why this was no mistake. Christians have used an American and European definition for the word "fornication." Pastor Darius will explain what "fornication" meant in Israel.

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Many Christians believe Jesus explained that a woman could get divorced but she can not remarry. To do so you would be committing adultery. However, many do not realize there is a mistranslated word in this verse. Pastor Darius not only explains what the passage states, but also provides the cultural and historical understanding.

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In this episode, Pastor Darius explains the structure of the Sermon on the Mount. By highlighting these key statements, it becomes clear that Jesus was not correcting the Law of Moses, inventing new laws, or explaining the true intent of the law. Instead, Jesus was teaching to keep the entire law, the greater laws and the lesser laws. Pastor Darius explains what eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth means, and also what Jesus' meant...

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In this episode, Pastor Darius explains the structure of the Sermon on the Mount. By highlighting these key statements, it becomes clear that Jesus was not correcting the Law of Moses, inventing new laws, or explaining the true intent of the law. Instead, Jesus was teaching to keep the entire law, the greater laws and the lesser laws.

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In this episode, Pastor Darius explores how Jesus explained the structure of His Sermon on the Mount. By highlighting these key statements, it becomes clear that Jesus was not correcting the Law of Moses, inventing new laws, or explaining the true intent of the law. Instead, Jesus was teaching to keep the law, from the greatest to the least.

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There’s a popular teaching in the Christian church that claims Jesus was correcting the Law of Moses, offering a deeper interpretation, or even creating entirely new laws. In this episode, Pastor Darius explains why those ideas miss the mark. He breaks down the structure of the Law of Moses and shows how Jesus’ teachings did not violate it—but aligned perfectly with it.

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In this episode of The Divorced Christian, Pastor Darius challenges one of the most common assumptions in modern Christian teaching about the Sermon on the Mount. Many believe Jesus was revealing a “deeper,” more spiritualized meaning of the Law—raising the standard beyond obedience. But what if that interpretation misses the point entirely?

Pastor Darius argues that Jesus was not dismissing or redefining the Law, ...

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In this episode, Pastor Darius explains the massive doctrinal problem his teachings on divorce have uncovered in the church. He challenges the belief that Jesus repaired the Law of Moses, showing instead how the Pharisees elevated tradition above the Law while Jesus taught it as intended. He introduces his new book, Doctrends: The Sermon on the Mount. He also shares about the new addition to his family.

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The use of "agents" was common in the divorce process in Israel. Pastor Darius explains why and how "agents" were used and how men loopholed the divorce legal process in Israel during the time of Jesus.

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In Jesus' day, many men were exploiting a loophole in Moses' divorce law. This loophole caused countless women to enter into adulterous marriages. The Sanhedrin eventually passed an ordinance to stop the abuse. In today's episode, Pastor Darius explains this loophole and why Jesus confronted it.

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The law of Moses had a law regarding adulterous marriages. The laws were designed to prevent adulterous marriages from occurring in Israel. However, men found a loophole that created a massive crisis in Israel leaving women unable to remarry. In this episode, Pastor Darius explains the laws and the loophole that led to this crisis and how all of this relates to the teachings of Jesus.

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October 22, 2025 27 mins

In this episode, Pastor Darius goes into detail regarding his new book The Loophole.

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The Divorced Christian and Soul Ties today at: (https://dariusgood.com/merch)

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The book Soul Ties is available on Amazon.com (https://a.co/d/hsI5EDo)

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Under traditional Jewish law, women could not initiate divorce - a reality that still creates a painful situation in Israel today known as the agunah crisis, where women are "chained" to marriages they cannot leave. Many Bible teachers overlook this cultural background, leading to misinterpretations of key passages on marriage and divorce. In this episode, Pastor Darius unpacks the historical and biblical roots of the agunah crisis...

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Not every “putting away” in Jewish law was a true divorce. Sometimes a get (certificate of divorce) was required, and sometimes it wasn’t. In this episode, we break down the difference—and why it matters for understanding Jesus’ teaching on marriage and adultery.

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What did it really mean in ancient Israel to be "put away"? According to Jewish law, sometimes the phrase described a complete divorce - but other times it meant only separation, leaving the marriage legally intact until a gett (bill of divorce) was given. In this episode, we uncover the surprising difference between being "put away" and being truly divorced, and why this distinction trapped many women in a state of uncertainty. W...

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In this episode, Pastor Darius responds to a recent review of the show and addresses a common misconception: that the Pharisees faithfully taught the Law of Moses while Jesus simply offered a deeper meaning. He walks through several biblical references to show that the religious leaders were, in fact, twisting and violating the Law - not upholding it. This episode brings clarity to what Jesus was really correcting in His teachings.

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