Healing After Betrayal with Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith

EPISODE 39

What happens when the person you trust most breaks that trust? Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith share the painful discovery that nearly ended their marriage—and the unexpected path that led them toward healing and reconciliation.

After sensing a growing disconnect in their relationship, Joanna uncovered Matthew’s lifelong struggle with pornography, forcing both of them to confront deep hurt, difficult truths, and the future of their marriage.

In this episode, Matthew, a professional relationship coach and former pastor, and Joanna, a licensed marriage and family therapist, open up about the heartbreak, the hard conversations, and the intentional work it took to rebuild trust.

They also share what they’ve learned about healing after betrayal and how they now use their story to help other couples pursue restoration and hope in their own relationships.

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Who’s in this Episode?

the raabsmith team — Joanna and Matthew Raabsmith of The Raabsmith Team

Joanna: Joanna is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Professional Coach, serving clients nationwide via telehealth. She holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy and a Masters of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary. Trained in Restoration Therapy (Level 2), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and EMDR, she specializes in trauma, betrayal trauma, addiction recovery, and relationship issues. She is also a Certified Clinical Partner Specialist (CCPS) through APSATS and a Certified Partner Trauma Therapist (CPTT) through IITAP. She lives in Tennessee with Matthew and their three children, where she enjoys going on shared adventures, reading by the fireplace, and a weekly game of pickleball.

Matthew: Matthew Raabsmith is a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the ICF and a Restoration Coach, serving clients nationwide via telehealth. With over 15 years of experience as a pastoral leader and counselor, he has coached individuals, couples, and teams, specializing in addiction recovery, betrayal trauma, relationship health, leadership development, and professional growth. He holds a Master of Divinity from Fuller Theological Seminary and is a Certified Partner Coach (CPC) through APSATS. Alongside his wife, Joanna, Matthew co-leads The Raabsmith Team, co-authored Building True Intimacy (2023), and co-developed The Intimacy Pyramid™, a framework for building a thriving connection in relationships. They also founded Renewing Us™, one of the first couples group programs of its kind.He lives in Tennessee, with Joanna and their three children. He enjoys new adventures with his amazing wife, silliness with his cute kids, and a warm homemade espresso.

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Scripture Inspiration

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or clanging cymbal. -1 Corinthians 13:1

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