There are some conversations that are hard… but so necessary.

Today on the Anchored by the Sword Podcast, I’m joined by Alisha Roth, author of the brand new book: Courageous Divorce: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Healing, Rebuilding, and Embracing an Abundant Life (releasing this Tuesday!)

In this episode, Alisha shares her deeply personal story—growing up strong in her faith, longing to do everything “right,” and then walking through a marriage that became unhealthy, painful, and ultimately unsafe.

This is a conversation about the things we don’t always talk about in the Church…

The hidden struggles.

The shame.

The silence.

And the feeling of being completely alone.

Alisha vulnerably shares:

✨ Her journey through marriage, brokenness, and divorce

✨ The reality of abuse and the confusion many women face

✨ The weight of shame—and how God meets us in it

✨ The stigma of divorce in Christian spaces

✨ Rebuilding faith after everything feels like it’s falling apart

✨ Finding authentic community and healing on the other side

✨ Hope for women who feel stuck, afraid, or unsure of what to do next.

One of the most powerful reminders from this episode:

👉 You are still loved.

👉 You are not disqualified.

👉 And God is still making a way—even here.

Alisha’s story is a testimony that even after deep pain and brokenness, God can restore, rebuild, and bring beauty again.

If you—or someone you know—is walking through divorce, questioning what comes next, or feeling alone in the process…

This episode is for you.

Bio:

Alisha Roth is a writer and editor. She loves to write about homeschooling, raising children, spirituality, and sharing an honest look into her life of divorce, co-parenting, love, and evolving faith. As a woman and a mother to five daughters, she's passionate about encouraging women to empowerment and wholeness. She is the author of Courageous Divorce and has been a contributor and editor for a parenting and homeschooling magazine, with several of her articles also being printed in HarperOne publications. You can also find her essays in the book Homegrown and The Way Back to Ourselves and Being Human magazines.

Anchor Verses:

Isaiah 43:19

Ezekiel 37

Connect with Alisha:

Website: https://www.alisharoth.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/littlewomenfarmhouse

LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/littlewomenfarmhouse

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