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This Was Never the Plan

Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce

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This Was Never the Plan

By: Vaneetha Rendall Risner
Narrated by: Vaneetha Rendall Risner
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About this listen

If you are reeling from a divorce you never wanted, This Was Never the Plan is a lifeline.—Steve Grissom, Founder of DivorceCare

Divorce brings a storm of emotions: grief, anger, confusion and shame. Yet while the ache lingers, life goes on.

Vaneetha Risner has walked through this pain. In this hopeful and honest book, she draws from Scripture and her own story to offer compassionate wisdom on...

  • Finding emotional clarity and letting go of shame
  • Trusting God in the uncertainties ahead
  • Healing relationally, resisting bitterness and finding community
  • Nurturing hope for the future

She also shares about navigating single parenting, church, dating and the work of rebuilding.

Whether you are in the early stages of divorce or beginning to restore your life, this book points to Christ's faithful presence every step of the way. Helpful check-ins throughout invite you to pause, reflect and take hold of God again and again.

Includes appendices to guide friends and church leaders in supporting you.

©2026 Vaneetha Rendall Risner (P)2026 The Good Book Company
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