Does divorce mean you’re always living in adultery? Many Christians wrestle with Matthew 5:31–32 and wonder if they’ve been disqualified forever.

In this episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart takes a deep look at what Jesus really meant. She unpacks the culture, the context, and the heart of God—and by the end, many listeners may breathe a sigh of relief they’ve been holding for years.

You’ll discover:

· Why Jesus confronted casual divorce in His time

· What the Pharisees got wrong about marriage and the law

· Why adultery is not the “unpardonable sin”

· How God’s grace restores and frees us after failure

If you’ve carried shame from divorce or remarriage, this conversation will remind you: you are not beyond forgiveness, and you are not disqualified from God’s love or calling.

“As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.” (Psalm 103:12)

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When Catherine Lewis lost her husband to COVID, her world was turned upside down. Though she already knew Jesus, grief left her angry, questioning, and crying out to God in pain.

In this powerful and unfiltered episode of Out of Focus, Shannon Stewart sits down with Catherine to talk through her journey of loss, faith, and hope. Catherine opens her heart about:

· Wrestling with anger at God while still holding on to faith

· The unexpected waves of grief that strike when you least expect them

· The simple yet life-giving ways friends carried her through

· How she now lives with renewed hope and purpose in Christ

Her story is honest, raw, and full of grace—a reminder that it’s okay to bring our questions and heartbreak to God, because He never leaves us.

If you’ve ever walked through loss, or loved someone who has, Catherine’s testimony will give you courage, comfort, and the assurance that hope is still possible.

Burnout doesn’t just happen overnight. Whether in ministry, marriage, parenting, or your career, it’s a slow fade—one that can leave you drained, distant, and dangerously close to collapse.

In this special episode of Out of Focus, I sit down with my husband, Mike Lee, to talk about the often-overlooked warning signs of burnout and how to fight back with grace, wisdom, and God’s Word.

Together, we talk about:

• The subtle signs of burnout (and why leaders often miss them)
• What Elijah’s breakdown teaches us about exhaustion and depression
• Why ministry without rest leads to emptiness
• How couples can recognize burnout in each other and respond with grace
• The role of private worship and community in restoring our souls
• Practical ways to refill your tank when life feels overwhelming

If you’ve ever felt tired, spiritually dry, or “out of focus,” this conversation will remind you: you don’t have to keep running on empty. Jesus invites you to the table—even in the middle of the battle.

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