Surviving an Unwanted Divorce: A Biblical, Practical Guide to Letting Go While Holding Yourself Together

Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress, hosts of the Therapy & Theology podcast, help readers understand what the Bible says about how to survive the death of a marriage while pursuing wholeness and healing.

Divorce brings grief, shock, anger--and many soul-deep questions. When New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst experienced the painful and unwanted death of her marriage after nearly thirty years, she didn't know who to turn to or what would actually help her move forward. She needed to get her bearings on what the Bible really says about marriage and divorce. She also needed the tools to get to the other side and see that life doesn't end when your marriage ends.

Now, in Surviving an Unwanted Divorce, Lysa, alongside theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress, offers that resource to readers, answering the toughest questions people have about the journey through divorce such as

• Does God actually hate divorce?
• What Scriptures do I need to know and correctly interpret as I process the death of my marriage?
• How will I know when it's time to make the painful choice to get a divorce?
• How can I let go . . . and still hold myself together?
• What do I do about my fears, sadness, and loneliness?
• How can I come to a place of wholeness and healing so my brokenness doesn't trickle out to other relationships?
• How do I move forward?

No matter where readers find themselves in their journey--whether they are contemplating divorce, in the middle of one, or still trying to recover years after--this is the book they've been looking for. Surviving an Unwanted Divorce offers biblically based, practical strategies for growing in faith and self-awareness as one season of life ends . . . and another hope-filled season begins.

Author: Lysa TerKeurst
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Published: 11/11/2025
Pages: 160
ISBN: 9781400250127

About the Author
TerKeurst, Lysa: -

Lysa TerKeurst is president and chief visionary officer of Proverbs 31 Ministries and the author of seven New York Times bestsellers, including I Want to Trust You, But I Don't, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, and It's Not Supposed to Be This Way. She enjoys life with her husband Chaz and her kids and grandkids. Connect with her at www.LysaTerKeurst.com or on social media @LysaTerKeurst.

Cress, Jim: -

Jim Cress (MA, LCMHC, LPC, CSAT)is a licensed professional counselor, a licensed clinical mental health counselor, and a life coach, specializing in sex addiction, marital counseling, and trauma. Jim is a group leader for Onsite Workshops near Nashville, Tennessee, and is also a national conference speaker with the American Association of Christian Counselors. He is also one of the cohosts of the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst. Jim and his wife, Jessica, live in Charlotte, North Carolina, and have three children and five grandchildren.

Muddamalle, Joel: -

Joel Muddamalle holds a PhD in theology and serves as the director of theology and research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. He cohosts the Therapy & Theology podcast with Lysa TerKeurst and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress. Joel is a frequent speaker for churches, conferences, and events. In 2024 he released his first book, The Hidden Peace: Finding True Security, Strength, and Confidence Through Humility. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Joel and his wife enjoy a full house with their four children and German Shepherd, Lady. Connect with Joel on Instagram at @muddamalle.