Tim Tedder comments on some of the top clips from 2025 podcast episodes.

Most affairs start small, and that’s what makes them dangerous. In this episode, Tim Tedder explores the competing messages that show up when a marriage is being compromised: the Fog of Self-Justification and the Light of Love’s Promise. Through the story of Mark, Cindy, and Emma, you’ll hear how subtle choices and secret conversations drift toward betrayal. Tim also shares four concrete steps you can take to shine light into your relationship, reclaim your vows, and interrupt the slow drift before it becomes devastation.

What happens when “normal conflict” crosses into something more destructive? Tim talks with coach Annette Chesney about her four-level Narcissistic Relationship Spectrum and how to recognize the patterns that leave partners feeling confused, blamed, and spiritually shamed. They explore why narcissists rarely change, how they manipulate counselors, and how betrayed partners can begin healing.

In the final episode of Kevin Leaves, Kevin reconnects during his third year away from his family. He talks about repeating old patterns, shifts in his new relationship, and the ongoing struggle to stay connected to his children. A last call three months later brings new complications and marks the end of our recorded conversations.

Fifteen months after leaving his family, Kevin calls to talk about the summer with his kids, tension with his ex, and growing conflict with his partner. Later, in a February call, he shares how the second year of his new life is unfolding—and the unexpected challenges he never saw coming.

In this second episode, Kevin describes his first Christmas after leaving—moments of connection with his kids, tense exchanges with his ex, new conflicts with his partner, and the complicated emotions that surfaced when he learned his wife had started a relationship of her own.

The first episode of Kevin Leaves follows the early months after Kevin walks away from his marriage to be with his affair partner. Through real recorded conversations, we hear his attempts to stay connected to his kids, the tensions with his wife, the pressure of building a hidden new life, and the shame and doubt that surface as the reality of his choice sets in.

In this second episode on “Bad Advice,” Tim Tedder unpacks five more misleading messages about affair recovery — from “Once a cheater, always a cheater” to “Your future is ruined.” Honest insight and creative storytelling reveal why truth and grace, not slogans, lead to real healing.

Not all advice about affair recovery is good advice. Tim Tedder calls out five of the most common myths couples hear after infidelity and replaces them with practical, compassionate truths that support real healing and change—part 1 of a 2-part series.

How long does it take to get over an affair? Tim Tedder explores that question through two audio sketches and honest commentary. He shows why rushing recovery or staying stuck too long both block the healing process.

“Why did you do it?” Few questions cut deeper after infidelity. Tim unpacks why that question is so difficult to answer, sharing real voices, a short dramatic sketch, and a clear process for uncovering the roots of betrayal—so that understanding leads to genuine change, not just regret.

What counts as cheating? In this episode, Tim Tedder unpacks how couples define (and sometimes trip over) the lines that shape trust. Featuring a psychologist who works with non-monogamous couples, interviews, survey insights, and lighthearted audio sketches, this episode reveals why clear boundaries matter and how to talk about them before they’re broken.

Repair alone won’t restore trust after infidelity. In this episode, Tim Tedder explains why true healing requires renovation, not just patchwork. With vivid metaphors, a creative audio sketch, and real-life stories, discover what it takes to move from shaky repair to a stronger foundation of intimacy.

A conversation about shame, grace, and healing after failure—through the lens of a song and a personal story of infidelity.

Discover the power of forgiving betrayal: learn Decisional vs. Full Forgiveness, why each matters, and how forgiveness frees both partners.

Forgiveness after betrayal isn’t always what it seems. In this episode, Tim explores three kinds of false forgiveness—premature, fake, and bartered—that look like progress but leave couples stuck. Through stories, sketches, and insights from years of counseling, he shows why these approaches fail and what needs to happen instead.

Infidelity often wrecks sleep. In this two-part series, Tim Tedder talks with certified sleep coach Yana Vriesinga about post-infidelity insomnia and how to heal your nights.

Infidelity often wrecks sleep. In this two-part series, Tim Tedder talks with certified sleep coach Yana Vriesinga about post-infidelity insomnia and how to heal your nights.

Some say recovery is guaranteed. Others say it’s a myth. The truth? It’s more complicated than either extreme. Let's cut through the noise with stories, survey results, and real talk about what healing after infidelity actually looks like. Hope without hype.

Few phrases hit harder than “I love you, but I’m not in love with you.” In this episode, Tim Tedder explores what it really means, why it often shows up in the shadow of an affair, and how to respond with steadiness instead of panic. Discover when a relationship can be rebuilt—and when it may be time to let go.