<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/the-adorned-heart/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[The Adorned Heart Podcast]]></title><podcast:guid>db31d749-40ef-50bf-89fa-39f539ba4ddd</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 01:27:34 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright 2026 Madaline Mikayla]]></copyright><managingEditor>Madaline Mikayla</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Adorned Heart Podcast is all about drawing closer to Jesus and learning how to become beautiful in His eyes. We will be touching on many controversial topics pertaining to the Christian woman's faith and what it means to truly be a disciple of Jesus.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png</url><title>The Adorned Heart Podcast</title><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Madaline Mikayla</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Madaline Mikayla</itunes:author><description>The Adorned Heart Podcast is all about drawing closer to Jesus and learning how to become beautiful in His eyes. We will be touching on many controversial topics pertaining to the Christian woman&apos;s faith and what it means to truly be a disciple of Jesus.</description><link>https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Religion &amp; Spirituality"><itunes:category text="Christianity"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Education"><itunes:category text="Self-Improvement"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>My Testimony: How I Became Christian</title><itunes:title>My Testimony: How I Became Christian</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, I am going to share my life story and how I became a Christian!</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, I am going to share my life story and how I became a Christian!</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">c9f1b255-3f08-497f-8606-38dbad760b7b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 09 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c9f1b255-3f08-497f-8606-38dbad760b7b.mp3" length="115868439" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>01:00:21</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>23</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>23</podcast:episode></item><item><title>8 Qualities of Spiritual Abusers (&amp; What to Do About Them)</title><itunes:title>8 Qualities of Spiritual Abusers (&amp; What to Do About Them)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Sources: </p><p>Music: Ice Tea </p><p>Musician: Not The King </p><p>https://rpmministries.org/2024/06/20-biblical-passages-on-spiritual-abuse/⁠</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sources: </p><p>Music: Ice Tea </p><p>Musician: Not The King </p><p>https://rpmministries.org/2024/06/20-biblical-passages-on-spiritual-abuse/⁠</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">5155860b-a850-431e-867a-4a58567c6889</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5155860b-a850-431e-867a-4a58567c6889.mp3" length="51183639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>22</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>22</podcast:episode></item><item><title>6 Things Christians Can Practically Do About the Epstein Files</title><itunes:title>6 Things Christians Can Practically Do About the Epstein Files</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>As Christians, it is our duty to speak up about the Epstein files. God is calling us to take action and to ensure justice for the victims of abuse and trafficking. In this podcast, we will discuss four false mindsets that Christians have about the Epstein files and six practical ways that we can stand up for the defenseless. Sources: Music: Ice Tea Musician: Not The King www.tipheroes.org/sara-susana-del-valle-trimarco-de-veron/ Example Senator/Representative Email: Dear Representative __________, I am a resident of South Carolina. My address is _____________________. I would like to propose that a bill be passed in South Carolina to ensure either the death penalty or life in prison for sex offenders who are convicted of aggravated sexual offenses against prepubescent children. The psychological, emotional, and physical trauma is devastating and a lifelong battle after sexual abuse. Ensuring the death penalty for child predators prevents offenders from reoffending and is a deterrent for possible future offenders. Not only that, but it also sends a message to childhood victims of sexual assault that what they went through matters and justice will be served. Sincerely, _____________________ Time Stamps: 00:00-00:40 - Introduction 00:41-00:54 - Addressing False Mindsets 00:55-03:23 - Jesus' return is not an excuse to ignore injustice. 03:24-05:20 - Be wise, but don't be ignorant. 05:21-09:17 - You can make a difference. 09:18-09:23 - 6 Practical Ways to Take Action 09:24-15:07 - 1). Support local brands. 15:08-16:33 - 2). Stop supporting mainstream entertainment. 16:34-21:26 - 3). Propose stricter punishments for S-E-X crimes. 21:27-23:35 - 4). Speak up. 23:36-26:58 - 5). Support &amp; join anti-trafficking organizations. 26:59-28:53 - 6). Pray. 28:59-32:00 - Prayer &amp; Concluding Thoughts</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As Christians, it is our duty to speak up about the Epstein files. God is calling us to take action and to ensure justice for the victims of abuse and trafficking. In this podcast, we will discuss four false mindsets that Christians have about the Epstein files and six practical ways that we can stand up for the defenseless. Sources: Music: Ice Tea Musician: Not The King www.tipheroes.org/sara-susana-del-valle-trimarco-de-veron/ Example Senator/Representative Email: Dear Representative __________, I am a resident of South Carolina. My address is _____________________. I would like to propose that a bill be passed in South Carolina to ensure either the death penalty or life in prison for sex offenders who are convicted of aggravated sexual offenses against prepubescent children. The psychological, emotional, and physical trauma is devastating and a lifelong battle after sexual abuse. Ensuring the death penalty for child predators prevents offenders from reoffending and is a deterrent for possible future offenders. Not only that, but it also sends a message to childhood victims of sexual assault that what they went through matters and justice will be served. Sincerely, _____________________ Time Stamps: 00:00-00:40 - Introduction 00:41-00:54 - Addressing False Mindsets 00:55-03:23 - Jesus' return is not an excuse to ignore injustice. 03:24-05:20 - Be wise, but don't be ignorant. 05:21-09:17 - You can make a difference. 09:18-09:23 - 6 Practical Ways to Take Action 09:24-15:07 - 1). Support local brands. 15:08-16:33 - 2). Stop supporting mainstream entertainment. 16:34-21:26 - 3). Propose stricter punishments for S-E-X crimes. 21:27-23:35 - 4). Speak up. 23:36-26:58 - 5). Support &amp; join anti-trafficking organizations. 26:59-28:53 - 6). Pray. 28:59-32:00 - Prayer &amp; Concluding Thoughts</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">509dd646-8ab1-41fb-9812-5626ff07337e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/509dd646-8ab1-41fb-9812-5626ff07337e.mp3" length="30719025" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>32:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>21</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>21</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What to Biblically Do About Abusive Friends &amp; Coworkers</title><itunes:title>What to Biblically Do About Abusive Friends &amp; Coworkers</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we are going to be discussing the difference between a healthy and toxic friendship, how to end abusive friendships, and how to deal with abusive coworkers, managers, and environments. </p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we are going to be discussing the difference between a healthy and toxic friendship, how to end abusive friendships, and how to deal with abusive coworkers, managers, and environments. </p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">15449e5a-73bf-4287-add3-c0472fe99eb0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/15449e5a-73bf-4287-add3-c0472fe99eb0.mp3" length="68273943" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>35:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>20</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>20</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to Love &amp; Honor Abusive Parents &amp; Family Members</title><itunes:title>How to Love &amp; Honor Abusive Parents &amp; Family Members</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>It's always "honor your parents," but never "don't provoke your children to anger." While we should always honor our parents, it is not always possible or safe to have a close relationship with them. Abusive parents and family members leave us no choice but to set boundaries and create distance. So in today's episode, we are going to discuss how to set healthy boundaries while still loving and honoring your abusive parents and family members. </p><p>Time Stamps: </p><p>00:00-00:54 - Introduction </p><p>00:55-02:16 - Don't provoke your children to anger. </p><p>02:17-02:40 - Adults don't need to obey their parents. </p><p>02:41-04:09 - Hiding abuse is not honor. </p><p>04:10-06:29 - Forgiveness doesn't equal reconciliation. </p><p>06:30-08:39 - Why you need to set boundaries. </p><p>08:40-10:12 - Break your dependencies. </p><p>10:13-14:10 - Be respectful and brief. </p><p>14:11-17:47 - When to go no contact. </p><p>17:48-19:25 - Family Events </p><p>19:26-24:02 - Report them to the police. </p><p>24:03-28:10 - You need healing. </p><p>28:11-31:15 - Honor through care and provision. </p><p>31:16-33:21 - Testimonies of honoring abusive parents. </p><p>33:22-35:28 - Exposing abuse is not gossip. </p><p>35:29-36:18 - Recap on how to love and honor abusive family. </p><p>36:19-37:29 - Prayer &amp; Conclusion </p><p>How to Biblically Handle Abusive People &amp; Situations </p><p>https://youtu.be/PZKxxP8Yn-Q </p><p>What the Bible Says About Abuse </p><p>https://youtu.be/KZagHz9EA_4 </p><p><br></p><p>Addressing Common Misconceptions About Gossip </p><p>https://youtu.be/7BJ1-br86Bs </p><p>Sources: </p><p>Music: Ice Tea Musician: Not The King </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Me on Social Media! https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/ https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/ https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla Listen to My Podcast Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGc33N9lsYAyd0-By9q_pHA </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#narcisist #healing #trauma #gaslighting #narcissisticabuse #mentalhealth #emotionalabuse #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #narcissism #toxicrelationships #toxic #toxicfamily #toxicfriends #abusiveparents #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabusesurvivor #awareness #mentalabuse #mentalhealthmatters #fypviralシ</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It's always "honor your parents," but never "don't provoke your children to anger." While we should always honor our parents, it is not always possible or safe to have a close relationship with them. Abusive parents and family members leave us no choice but to set boundaries and create distance. So in today's episode, we are going to discuss how to set healthy boundaries while still loving and honoring your abusive parents and family members. </p><p>Time Stamps: </p><p>00:00-00:54 - Introduction </p><p>00:55-02:16 - Don't provoke your children to anger. </p><p>02:17-02:40 - Adults don't need to obey their parents. </p><p>02:41-04:09 - Hiding abuse is not honor. </p><p>04:10-06:29 - Forgiveness doesn't equal reconciliation. </p><p>06:30-08:39 - Why you need to set boundaries. </p><p>08:40-10:12 - Break your dependencies. </p><p>10:13-14:10 - Be respectful and brief. </p><p>14:11-17:47 - When to go no contact. </p><p>17:48-19:25 - Family Events </p><p>19:26-24:02 - Report them to the police. </p><p>24:03-28:10 - You need healing. </p><p>28:11-31:15 - Honor through care and provision. </p><p>31:16-33:21 - Testimonies of honoring abusive parents. </p><p>33:22-35:28 - Exposing abuse is not gossip. </p><p>35:29-36:18 - Recap on how to love and honor abusive family. </p><p>36:19-37:29 - Prayer &amp; Conclusion </p><p>How to Biblically Handle Abusive People &amp; Situations </p><p>https://youtu.be/PZKxxP8Yn-Q </p><p>What the Bible Says About Abuse </p><p>https://youtu.be/KZagHz9EA_4 </p><p><br></p><p>Addressing Common Misconceptions About Gossip </p><p>https://youtu.be/7BJ1-br86Bs </p><p>Sources: </p><p>Music: Ice Tea Musician: Not The King </p><p><br></p><p>Follow Me on Social Media! https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/ https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/ https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla Listen to My Podcast Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGc33N9lsYAyd0-By9q_pHA </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#narcisist #healing #trauma #gaslighting #narcissisticabuse #mentalhealth #emotionalabuse #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #narcissism #toxicrelationships #toxic #toxicfamily #toxicfriends #abusiveparents #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabusesurvivor #awareness #mentalabuse #mentalhealthmatters #fypviralシ</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">63d90a6c-998a-46e6-823b-748d6b91a12d</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 31 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/63d90a6c-998a-46e6-823b-748d6b91a12d.mp3" length="71965719" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>37:29</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>19</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>19</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to Biblically Handle an Abusive Marriage</title><itunes:title>How to Biblically Handle an Abusive Marriage</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today's podcast episode we are going to talk about how to practically apply the Biblical instructions about what to do in abusive situations regarding marriage.</p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-02:07 - Introduction &amp; Recap</p><p>02:08-04:08 - Educate yourself on abuse.</p><p>04:09-08:50 - Don't force your husband to change.</p><p>08:51-11:35 - Allow your husband to suffer the consequences of his actions.</p><p>11:36-19:43 - Leave.</p><p>19:44-22:43 - Don't go back.</p><p>22:44-24:00 - Prayer &amp; Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p>How to Biblically Handle Abusive People &amp; Situations</p><p>https://youtu.be/PZKxxP8Yn-Q</p><p><br></p><p>What the Bible Says About Abuse</p><p>https://youtu.be/KZagHz9EA_4</p><p><br></p><p>Addressing Common Misconceptions About Gossip</p><p>https://youtu.be/7BJ1-br86Bs</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p><br></p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/5563.htm</p><p><br></p><p>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4394888/#:~:text=Methods:%20The%20study%20was%20carried,probability%20for%20poor%20mental%20health</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGc33N9lsYAyd0-By9q_pHA </p><p><br></p><p>#narcisist #healing #trauma #gaslighting #narcissisticabuse #mentalhealth #emotionalabuse #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #narcissism #toxicrelationships #toxic #toxicfamily #toxicfriends #abusiveparents #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabusesurvivor #awareness #mentalabuse #mentalhealthmatters #fypviralシ</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today's podcast episode we are going to talk about how to practically apply the Biblical instructions about what to do in abusive situations regarding marriage.</p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-02:07 - Introduction &amp; Recap</p><p>02:08-04:08 - Educate yourself on abuse.</p><p>04:09-08:50 - Don't force your husband to change.</p><p>08:51-11:35 - Allow your husband to suffer the consequences of his actions.</p><p>11:36-19:43 - Leave.</p><p>19:44-22:43 - Don't go back.</p><p>22:44-24:00 - Prayer &amp; Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p>How to Biblically Handle Abusive People &amp; Situations</p><p>https://youtu.be/PZKxxP8Yn-Q</p><p><br></p><p>What the Bible Says About Abuse</p><p>https://youtu.be/KZagHz9EA_4</p><p><br></p><p>Addressing Common Misconceptions About Gossip</p><p>https://youtu.be/7BJ1-br86Bs</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p><br></p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/5563.htm</p><p><br></p><p>https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4394888/#:~:text=Methods:%20The%20study%20was%20carried,probability%20for%20poor%20mental%20health</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGc33N9lsYAyd0-By9q_pHA </p><p><br></p><p>#narcisist #healing #trauma #gaslighting #narcissisticabuse #mentalhealth #emotionalabuse #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #narcissism #toxicrelationships #toxic #toxicfamily #toxicfriends #abusiveparents #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabusesurvivor #awareness #mentalabuse #mentalhealthmatters #fypviralシ</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2ef1b0ef-3b97-43b9-9ad9-8672db25d38b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2ef1b0ef-3b97-43b9-9ad9-8672db25d38b.mp3" length="20161376" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>24:00</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>18</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>18</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to Biblically Handle Abusive People &amp; Situations</title><itunes:title>How to Biblically Handle Abusive People &amp; Situations</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, we are continuing our conversation about what the Bible says about abuse. We will discuss 5 Biblical instructions that we can practically apply to abusive situations. </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGc33N9lsYAyd0-By9q_pHA </p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4337.htm </p><p><br></p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4874.htm  </p><p><br></p><p>https://biblehub.com/commentaries/matthew/5-39.htm </p><p><br></p><p>https://www.thehotline.org/resources/is-change-possible-in-an-abuser/#:~:text=In%20discussing%20why%20abusers%20abuse,on%20behavior%2C%20reflection%20and%20accountability</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-00:22 - Introduction</p><p>00:23-03:18 - 1). Beware of abusers.</p><p>03:19-06:03 - 2). Don't try to change abusers.</p><p>06:04-10:51 - 3). Don't associate with abusers.</p><p>10:52-14:39 - 4). Leave abusive situations.</p><p>14:40-18:19 - 5). Hold abusers accountable to the law.</p><p>18:20-19:05 - God desires to free you from abuse.</p><p>19:06-20:34 - Prayer &amp; Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#narcisist #healing #trauma #gaslighting #narcissisticabuse #mentalhealth #emotionalabuse #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #narcissism #toxicrelationships #toxic #toxicfamily #toxicfriends #abusiveparents #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabusesurvivor #awareness #mentalabuse #mentalhealthmatters #fy</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, we are continuing our conversation about what the Bible says about abuse. We will discuss 5 Biblical instructions that we can practically apply to abusive situations. </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCGc33N9lsYAyd0-By9q_pHA </p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4337.htm </p><p><br></p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4874.htm  </p><p><br></p><p>https://biblehub.com/commentaries/matthew/5-39.htm </p><p><br></p><p>https://www.thehotline.org/resources/is-change-possible-in-an-abuser/#:~:text=In%20discussing%20why%20abusers%20abuse,on%20behavior%2C%20reflection%20and%20accountability</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-00:22 - Introduction</p><p>00:23-03:18 - 1). Beware of abusers.</p><p>03:19-06:03 - 2). Don't try to change abusers.</p><p>06:04-10:51 - 3). Don't associate with abusers.</p><p>10:52-14:39 - 4). Leave abusive situations.</p><p>14:40-18:19 - 5). Hold abusers accountable to the law.</p><p>18:20-19:05 - God desires to free you from abuse.</p><p>19:06-20:34 - Prayer &amp; Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#narcisist #healing #trauma #gaslighting #narcissisticabuse #mentalhealth #emotionalabuse #domesticviolence #domesticabuse #narcissism #toxicrelationships #toxic #toxicfamily #toxicfriends #abusiveparents #narcissisticabuserecovery #narcissisticabusesurvivor #awareness #mentalabuse #mentalhealthmatters #fy</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">3f6b34a5-fb63-456d-8586-9b77bf4f8cb0</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/3f6b34a5-fb63-456d-8586-9b77bf4f8cb0.mp3" length="19738401" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>20:34</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>17</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>17</podcast:episode></item><item><title>What the Bible Says About Abuse</title><itunes:title>What the Bible Says About Abuse</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Abuse is a topic that has been extremely neglected within the church. However, the Bible is not silent about it. In today's episode, we are going to discuss what the Bible says about abuse as well as how it describes abusers. </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>Physical Abuse: https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults/types-abuse/physical-abuse/types-physical-abuse</p><p><br></p><p>Sexual Abuse: https://dfcs.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/childrensjustice/reporting/know_sa.aspx</p><p><br></p><p>Financial Abuse: https://dfpi.ca.gov/news/insights/financial-abuse-is-domestic-abuse/#:~:text=Taking%20your%20money%20or%20stealing,medications%2C%20clothes%2C%20and%20food</p><p><br></p><p>Spiritual Abuse: https://www.thehotline.org/resources/what-is-spiritual-abuse/</p><p><br></p><p>Verbal/Emotional/Psychological Abuse: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content?contentid=2990&amp;contenttypeid=1 </p><p><br></p><p>Psalms 11:5 Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/psalms/11-5.htm</p><p><br></p><p>Isaiah 61:8 Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/61-8.htm</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-00:57 - Introduction &amp; Trigger Warning</p><p>00:58-01:52 - Definition of Abuse</p><p>01:53-02:39 - Physical Abuse</p><p>02:40-05:12 - Sexual Abuse</p><p>05:13-07:11 - Financial Abuse</p><p>07:12-08:27 - Spiritual Abuse</p><p>08:28-11:35 - Emotional/Verbal/Psychological Abuse</p><p>11:36-14:31 - God Hates Abuse</p><p>14:32-15:25 - The Biblical Command to Speak Up Against Abuse</p><p>15:26-18:45 - God's Judgment Against Abuse</p><p>18:46-18:51 - How the Bible Describes Abusers</p><p>18:52-19:19 - 1) They Are Wolves in Sheep's Clothing</p><p>19:20-19:56 - 2) They Are Manipulative</p><p>19:57-21:06 - 3) They Prey Upon Weak &amp; Naive</p><p>21:07-21:41 - 4) They Are Prideful &amp; Arrogant</p><p>21:42-22:19 - 5) They Enjoy Hurting Others</p><p>22:20-23:17 - 6) They Don't Care About You</p><p>23:18-23:45 - 7) Their Words Destroy People</p><p>23:46-24:14 - 8) They Can't Be Corrected</p><p>24:15-24:50 - 9) They Don't Change</p><p>24:51-25:19 - 10) They Get Worse</p><p>25:20-26:10 - Final Words of Wisdom</p><p>26:11-26:27 - Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #fypシ #fyp #fypyoutube #divorce #divorced #women #wife #christianwomen #christianwife #love #faith #christianmarriage #sasurvivor #abuse #abusiveparents #abusivehusband</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Abuse is a topic that has been extremely neglected within the church. However, the Bible is not silent about it. In today's episode, we are going to discuss what the Bible says about abuse as well as how it describes abusers. </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>Physical Abuse: https://www.knowsley.gov.uk/adult-social-care/safeguarding-adults/types-abuse/physical-abuse/types-physical-abuse</p><p><br></p><p>Sexual Abuse: https://dfcs.alaska.gov/ocs/Pages/childrensjustice/reporting/know_sa.aspx</p><p><br></p><p>Financial Abuse: https://dfpi.ca.gov/news/insights/financial-abuse-is-domestic-abuse/#:~:text=Taking%20your%20money%20or%20stealing,medications%2C%20clothes%2C%20and%20food</p><p><br></p><p>Spiritual Abuse: https://www.thehotline.org/resources/what-is-spiritual-abuse/</p><p><br></p><p>Verbal/Emotional/Psychological Abuse: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content?contentid=2990&amp;contenttypeid=1 </p><p><br></p><p>Psalms 11:5 Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/psalms/11-5.htm</p><p><br></p><p>Isaiah 61:8 Commentary: https://biblehub.com/commentaries/isaiah/61-8.htm</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-00:57 - Introduction &amp; Trigger Warning</p><p>00:58-01:52 - Definition of Abuse</p><p>01:53-02:39 - Physical Abuse</p><p>02:40-05:12 - Sexual Abuse</p><p>05:13-07:11 - Financial Abuse</p><p>07:12-08:27 - Spiritual Abuse</p><p>08:28-11:35 - Emotional/Verbal/Psychological Abuse</p><p>11:36-14:31 - God Hates Abuse</p><p>14:32-15:25 - The Biblical Command to Speak Up Against Abuse</p><p>15:26-18:45 - God's Judgment Against Abuse</p><p>18:46-18:51 - How the Bible Describes Abusers</p><p>18:52-19:19 - 1) They Are Wolves in Sheep's Clothing</p><p>19:20-19:56 - 2) They Are Manipulative</p><p>19:57-21:06 - 3) They Prey Upon Weak &amp; Naive</p><p>21:07-21:41 - 4) They Are Prideful &amp; Arrogant</p><p>21:42-22:19 - 5) They Enjoy Hurting Others</p><p>22:20-23:17 - 6) They Don't Care About You</p><p>23:18-23:45 - 7) Their Words Destroy People</p><p>23:46-24:14 - 8) They Can't Be Corrected</p><p>24:15-24:50 - 9) They Don't Change</p><p>24:51-25:19 - 10) They Get Worse</p><p>25:20-26:10 - Final Words of Wisdom</p><p>26:11-26:27 - Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #fypシ #fyp #fypyoutube #divorce #divorced #women #wife #christianwomen #christianwife #love #faith #christianmarriage #sasurvivor #abuse #abusiveparents #abusivehusband</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">a06c1d94-402e-4c2d-aaff-b53c5df8a547</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 25 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/a06c1d94-402e-4c2d-aaff-b53c5df8a547.mp3" length="50684439" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>true</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>16</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>16</podcast:episode></item><item><title>The Divorce Process &amp; Co-Parenting</title><itunes:title>The Divorce Process &amp; Co-Parenting</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Today we are finishing my series on my testimony about being in an abusive marriage and how I got out of it! </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p>https://lifesavingdivorce.com/abuse-and-kids/</p><p><br></p><p>#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #fypシ #fyp #fypyoutube #divorce #divorced #women #wife #christianwomen #christianwife #love #faith #christianmarriage</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today we are finishing my series on my testimony about being in an abusive marriage and how I got out of it! </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p>https://lifesavingdivorce.com/abuse-and-kids/</p><p><br></p><p>#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #fypシ #fyp #fypyoutube #divorce #divorced #women #wife #christianwomen #christianwife #love #faith #christianmarriage</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b772705d-f738-4221-bee0-8558f97a1254</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b772705d-f738-4221-bee0-8558f97a1254.mp3" length="25708530" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:47</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>15</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How God Saved Me From An Abusive Marriage | Part 2</title><itunes:title>How God Saved Me From An Abusive Marriage | Part 2</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, I will be sharing things that I did not mention in the last video about my abusive marriage and what motivated me to leave.</p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p>https://lifesavingdivorce.com/abuse-and-kids/</p><p><br></p><p>#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #fypシ #fyp #fypyoutube #divorce #divorced #women #wife #christianwomen #christianwife #love #faith #christianmarriage</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, I will be sharing things that I did not mention in the last video about my abusive marriage and what motivated me to leave.</p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p>https://lifesavingdivorce.com/abuse-and-kids/</p><p><br></p><p>#domesticabuse #domesticviolenceawareness #narcissist #narcissism #narcissisticabuse #fypシ #fyp #fypyoutube #divorce #divorced #women #wife #christianwomen #christianwife #love #faith #christianmarriage</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">93b426ae-564f-4100-968e-e70161583fed</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 03 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/93b426ae-564f-4100-968e-e70161583fed.mp3" length="29786976" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>31:02</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>14</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How God Saved Me From An Abusive Marriage</title><itunes:title>How God Saved Me From An Abusive Marriage</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>One of the most common misconceptions that Christian women believe today is that they are Biblically required to stay in a marriage where they are being emotionally, verbally, psychologically, physically, sexually, and/or financially abused by their husband. However, Biblically, this is not true. So in today's episode, I am going to be sharing my story about how God led me to leave my abusive ex-husband.</p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl #abuse #domesticviolence #dv #survivor #testimony</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most common misconceptions that Christian women believe today is that they are Biblically required to stay in a marriage where they are being emotionally, verbally, psychologically, physically, sexually, and/or financially abused by their husband. However, Biblically, this is not true. So in today's episode, I am going to be sharing my story about how God led me to leave my abusive ex-husband.</p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl #abuse #domesticviolence #dv #survivor #testimony</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">22061a2d-a4ee-4d64-b1dc-536ca9533ac3</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 20 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/22061a2d-a4ee-4d64-b1dc-536ca9533ac3.mp3" length="114570519" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>59:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>13</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How I Got Into An Abusive Marriage</title><itunes:title>How I Got Into An Abusive Marriage</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, I am going to tell the story of how I got into an abusive marriage. My hope is that sharing my experience will help other women to avoid abusive relationships and escape from them. Contrary to what many people believe, the Bible is not silent about abuse and so in the next episode I am going to talk about how God led me to leave my abusive marriage.</p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl #abuse #domesticviolence #dv #survivor #testimony</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, I am going to tell the story of how I got into an abusive marriage. My hope is that sharing my experience will help other women to avoid abusive relationships and escape from them. Contrary to what many people believe, the Bible is not silent about abuse and so in the next episode I am going to talk about how God led me to leave my abusive marriage.</p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl #abuse #domesticviolence #dv #survivor #testimony</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">6c7e945c-1342-4a9d-92d4-0603c03b227e</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 13 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/6c7e945c-1342-4a9d-92d4-0603c03b227e.mp3" length="28740406" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>29:56</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>12</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Aligning Your Purpose &amp; Goals Before Marriage</title><itunes:title>Aligning Your Purpose &amp; Goals Before Marriage</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The differences in you and your future husband's purpose and life goals can be easily dismissed through overspiritualization and overromanticization. However, these things matter greatly when deciding whether or not to get married. In today's episode we will be discussing why these topics should not be overlooked. </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The differences in you and your future husband's purpose and life goals can be easily dismissed through overspiritualization and overromanticization. However, these things matter greatly when deciding whether or not to get married. In today's episode we will be discussing why these topics should not be overlooked. </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b3274ce2-91d7-47dc-afad-8df4ae218b5b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 11 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b3274ce2-91d7-47dc-afad-8df4ae218b5b.mp3" length="23920407" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>12:28</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>11</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Why You &amp; Your Future Husband&apos;s Past Matters</title><itunes:title>Why You &amp; Your Future Husband&apos;s Past Matters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>The past has consequences and as much as God forgives us and sets us free from sin, most of the time, He does not spare us from suffering the effects that previous sin has had in our life. When choosing a husband, it's important to carefuly consider the choices he has made in the past that will negatively affect you and your marriage.</p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-01:28 - Introduction</p><p>01:29-04:27 - The Past Has Consequences</p><p>04:28-06:43 - Past Sin Predicts Future Temptation</p><p>06:44-09:32 - How the Past Connects &amp; Disconnects You</p><p>09:33-11:08 - Consider His Good Past</p><p>11:09-12:50 - Reject Him Kindly</p><p>12:51-14:53 - Virgins Marrying Virgins</p><p>14:54-20:27 - Should You Marry a Man with a Sexual Past (As a Virgin)?</p><p>20:28-27:07 - How to Overcome a Man's Sexual Past</p><p>27:08-34:06 - When You Have a Sexual Past</p><p>34:07-34:35 - Marrying a Nonvirgin as a Nonvirgin</p><p>34:36-38:36 - When You Have Been Sexually Abused</p><p>38:37-40:02 - Prayer for Those Who've Been Sexually Abused</p><p>40:03-47:28 - Navigating Dating &amp; Marriage After Sexual Abuse</p><p>47:29-48:18 - If He Has Been Sexually Abused</p><p>48:19-48:33 - Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The past has consequences and as much as God forgives us and sets us free from sin, most of the time, He does not spare us from suffering the effects that previous sin has had in our life. When choosing a husband, it's important to carefuly consider the choices he has made in the past that will negatively affect you and your marriage.</p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-01:28 - Introduction</p><p>01:29-04:27 - The Past Has Consequences</p><p>04:28-06:43 - Past Sin Predicts Future Temptation</p><p>06:44-09:32 - How the Past Connects &amp; Disconnects You</p><p>09:33-11:08 - Consider His Good Past</p><p>11:09-12:50 - Reject Him Kindly</p><p>12:51-14:53 - Virgins Marrying Virgins</p><p>14:54-20:27 - Should You Marry a Man with a Sexual Past (As a Virgin)?</p><p>20:28-27:07 - How to Overcome a Man's Sexual Past</p><p>27:08-34:06 - When You Have a Sexual Past</p><p>34:07-34:35 - Marrying a Nonvirgin as a Nonvirgin</p><p>34:36-38:36 - When You Have Been Sexually Abused</p><p>38:37-40:02 - Prayer for Those Who've Been Sexually Abused</p><p>40:03-47:28 - Navigating Dating &amp; Marriage After Sexual Abuse</p><p>47:29-48:18 - If He Has Been Sexually Abused</p><p>48:19-48:33 - Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">bad1e9c6-f47f-4c11-b326-9f70b272d8a8</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Sat, 05 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/bad1e9c6-f47f-4c11-b326-9f70b272d8a8.mp3" length="93217815" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:33</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>10</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Why Your Future Husband’s Family Matters</title><itunes:title>Why Your Future Husband’s Family Matters</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><strong>The family that you marry into matters. When you are getting married, you don't only gain a husband; you gain a family. So in today's episode we are going to be addressing five aspects to consider concerning your future husband's family.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Me on Social Media!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen to My Podcast Here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Time Stamps:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:00-00:52 - Introduction</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:53-07:35 - 1) Family Dynamics</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>07:36-11:30 - 2) Dependents</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>11:31-13:16 - 3) Cultural Differences</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>13:17-17:23 - 4) Your Family's Opinion</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>17:24-19:56 - 5) His Family's Opinion</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>19:57-22:07 - Final Thoughts</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>22:08-22:22 - Conclusion</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</strong></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>The family that you marry into matters. When you are getting married, you don't only gain a husband; you gain a family. So in today's episode we are going to be addressing five aspects to consider concerning your future husband's family.</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow Me on Social Media!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Listen to My Podcast Here:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheAdornedHeartPodcast</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Time Stamps:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:00-00:52 - Introduction</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>00:53-07:35 - 1) Family Dynamics</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>07:36-11:30 - 2) Dependents</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>11:31-13:16 - 3) Cultural Differences</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>13:17-17:23 - 4) Your Family's Opinion</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>17:24-19:56 - 5) His Family's Opinion</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>19:57-22:07 - Final Thoughts</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>22:08-22:22 - Conclusion</strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</strong></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">971a15de-65c4-44b0-a617-655a030fc83f</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/971a15de-65c4-44b0-a617-655a030fc83f.mp3" length="42960663" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>22:23</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>9</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to Discern a Man&apos;s Character Biblically (Part 2)</title><itunes:title>How to Discern a Man&apos;s Character Biblically (Part 2)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode we are going to finish our discussion on how to discern a man’s character Biblically. We will go over the rest of the fruits of the spirit (joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, &amp; self-control): how they are Biblically defined, what they practically look like and indicators that a man does or does not have them!</p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-01:28 - Introduction &amp; Prayer</p><p>01:29-08:05 - Joy vs. Depression &amp; Dissatisfaction</p><p>08:06-13:50 - Peace Maker vs. Peace Faker/Breaker</p><p>13:51-19:10 - Patience vs. Emotional Immaturity</p><p>19:11-23:40 - Kindness vs. Self-Centeredness</p><p>23:41-29:16 - Goodness vs. Immorality</p><p>29:17-34:45 - Faithfulness vs. Inconstancy</p><p>34:46-37:10 - Gentleness vs. Arrogance</p><p>37:11-41:25 - Self-Control vs. Overindulgence</p><p>41:26-41:41 - Conclusion</p><p>Sources:</p><p>https://biblehub.com/nas/galatians/5.htm </p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/5479.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/matthew/24-39.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/1515.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/nas/matthew/5.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/1518.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/nas/matthew/18.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/3115.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/ephesians/4-26.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/james/1-20.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/acts/17-16.htm</p><p>https://biblesuite.com/greek/5544.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/acts/20-35.htm</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1iph1oAafk</p><p>https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/principle-beneficence/%23:~:text%3DThe%2520term%2520beneficence%2520connotes%2520acts,to%2520act%2520to%2520benefit%2520others.&amp;ved=2ahUKEwizo6TggYmOAxVZfjABHXuCK4IQ-tANegQIHxAW&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ihaXPYLSor4Q3ytg7KQuD</p><p>https://biblehub.com/commentaries/galatians/5-22.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/19b.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/18.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4102.htm</p><p>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/loyal</p><p>https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/magic-ratio-in-relationships#:~:text=Outside%20of%20conflict%2C%20the%20ratio%20between%20positive,goes%20up%20to%2020:1%2C%20according%20to%20Gottman.</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4240.htm</p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today’s episode we are going to finish our discussion on how to discern a man’s character Biblically. We will go over the rest of the fruits of the spirit (joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, &amp; self-control): how they are Biblically defined, what they practically look like and indicators that a man does or does not have them!</p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-01:28 - Introduction &amp; Prayer</p><p>01:29-08:05 - Joy vs. Depression &amp; Dissatisfaction</p><p>08:06-13:50 - Peace Maker vs. Peace Faker/Breaker</p><p>13:51-19:10 - Patience vs. Emotional Immaturity</p><p>19:11-23:40 - Kindness vs. Self-Centeredness</p><p>23:41-29:16 - Goodness vs. Immorality</p><p>29:17-34:45 - Faithfulness vs. Inconstancy</p><p>34:46-37:10 - Gentleness vs. Arrogance</p><p>37:11-41:25 - Self-Control vs. Overindulgence</p><p>41:26-41:41 - Conclusion</p><p>Sources:</p><p>https://biblehub.com/nas/galatians/5.htm </p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/5479.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/matthew/24-39.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/1515.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/nas/matthew/5.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/1518.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/nas/matthew/18.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/3115.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/ephesians/4-26.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/james/1-20.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/acts/17-16.htm</p><p>https://biblesuite.com/greek/5544.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/acts/20-35.htm</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1iph1oAafk</p><p>https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&amp;source=web&amp;rct=j&amp;opi=89978449&amp;url=https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/principle-beneficence/%23:~:text%3DThe%2520term%2520beneficence%2520connotes%2520acts,to%2520act%2520to%2520benefit%2520others.&amp;ved=2ahUKEwizo6TggYmOAxVZfjABHXuCK4IQ-tANegQIHxAW&amp;usg=AOvVaw3ihaXPYLSor4Q3ytg7KQuD</p><p>https://biblehub.com/commentaries/galatians/5-22.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/19b.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/18.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4102.htm</p><p>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/loyal</p><p>https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/magic-ratio-in-relationships#:~:text=Outside%20of%20conflict%2C%20the%20ratio%20between%20positive,goes%20up%20to%2020:1%2C%20according%20to%20Gottman.</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4240.htm</p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e0189a11-6a80-45d8-ae5a-880d7a098fab</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e0189a11-6a80-45d8-ae5a-880d7a098fab.mp3" length="79910679" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>41:37</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>8</podcast:episode></item><item><title>How to Discern a Man&apos;s Character Biblically (Part 1)</title><itunes:title>How to Discern a Man&apos;s Character Biblically (Part 1)</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Discerning a man's true character is essential when it comes to deciding whether a man is godly or not. Jesus told us that we would recognize people's character by their fruit. So in today's episode we are going to be addressing the fruit of the spirit, love, and what it practically looks like. We will be going over Biblical green flags and red flags to look for in a relationship. </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-02:54 - Introduction</p><p>02:55-04:29 - Biblical Definiton of Love</p><p>04:30-08:06 - Sinful Jealousy vs. Security</p><p>08:07-16:10 - Arrogance vs. Humility</p><p>16:11-20:58 - Inappropriate Behavior vs. Propriety</p><p>20:59-24:38 - Selfishness vs. Selflessness</p><p>24:39-26:19 - Irritableness vs. Patience</p><p>26:20-31:12 - Vengefulness vs. Mercy</p><p>31:13-37:10 - Unrighteousness vs. Conviction</p><p>37:11-43:00 - Emotional Immaturity vs. Maturity</p><p>43:01-48:59 - Cynicism vs. Optimism</p><p>49:00-51:48 - Hopelessness vs. Faith</p><p>51:49-53:56  - Weak Character vs. Strong Character</p><p>53:57-57:52 - When He Pretends to Be Someone He's Not</p><p>57:53-58:40 - Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Podcast Music</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/26.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/2206.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/807.htm</p><p>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/patronize</p><p>https://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_corinthians/13-5.htm</p><p>https://biblesuite.com/greek/3947.htm</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/p/DIM1hS1S3UQ/?img_index=5</p><p>https://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_corinthians/13-6.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/93.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/225.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4100.htm</p><p>Mike Winger Sin Inequality - https://www.youtube.com/live/agQ9_a_2llE?si=ljF_Yj1GtNTbN1LO</p><p>Ben V Bennett - https://www.instagram.com/benvbennett/</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Discerning a man's true character is essential when it comes to deciding whether a man is godly or not. Jesus told us that we would recognize people's character by their fruit. So in today's episode we are going to be addressing the fruit of the spirit, love, and what it practically looks like. We will be going over Biblical green flags and red flags to look for in a relationship. </p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p><br></p><p>Time Stamps:</p><p>00:00-02:54 - Introduction</p><p>02:55-04:29 - Biblical Definiton of Love</p><p>04:30-08:06 - Sinful Jealousy vs. Security</p><p>08:07-16:10 - Arrogance vs. Humility</p><p>16:11-20:58 - Inappropriate Behavior vs. Propriety</p><p>20:59-24:38 - Selfishness vs. Selflessness</p><p>24:39-26:19 - Irritableness vs. Patience</p><p>26:20-31:12 - Vengefulness vs. Mercy</p><p>31:13-37:10 - Unrighteousness vs. Conviction</p><p>37:11-43:00 - Emotional Immaturity vs. Maturity</p><p>43:01-48:59 - Cynicism vs. Optimism</p><p>49:00-51:48 - Hopelessness vs. Faith</p><p>51:49-53:56  - Weak Character vs. Strong Character</p><p>53:57-57:52 - When He Pretends to Be Someone He's Not</p><p>57:53-58:40 - Conclusion</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>Podcast Music</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/26.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/2206.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/807.htm</p><p>https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/patronize</p><p>https://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_corinthians/13-5.htm</p><p>https://biblesuite.com/greek/3947.htm</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/p/DIM1hS1S3UQ/?img_index=5</p><p>https://biblehub.com/commentaries/1_corinthians/13-6.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/93.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/225.htm</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/4100.htm</p><p>Mike Winger Sin Inequality - https://www.youtube.com/live/agQ9_a_2llE?si=ljF_Yj1GtNTbN1LO</p><p>Ben V Bennett - https://www.instagram.com/benvbennett/</p><p><br></p><p>#christianwomen #christianpodcast #podcast #women #relationships #relationshipadvice #discernment #character #engagement #marriage #menandwomen #men #fyp #fypyoutube #faith #dating #date #boyfriend #girlfriend #christianity #christian #christiangirl #churchgirl</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">adeb320e-9748-44b1-98f6-eb2534b7a097</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/adeb320e-9748-44b1-98f6-eb2534b7a097.mp3" length="112642071" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>58:40</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>7</podcast:episode><podcast:chapters url="https://transcripts.captivate.fm/chapter-70c46f77-c258-4355-957c-ac45964d6cdd.json" type="application/json+chapters"/></item><item><title>Friendship | What Practically Matters When Choosing a Husband | Part 3</title><itunes:title>Friendship | What Practically Matters When Choosing a Husband | Part 3</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>When you get married, it's the practical things that matter. You should enjoy being married to your husband, you should like his personality, you should be able to trust him, and be close friends with him. This is why in today's episdoe we are going to be talking about the importance of friendship in marriage!</p><p>Podcast Music</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/5368.htm</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#christianpodcast #Christianity #marriage #christianmarriage #christianwomen #christiangirl #Godlovesyou #love #husband #wife #podcast #christian #faith #marriageadvice #couple #couplegoals #couples #foryou #foryouシ #foryoutube #relationships #relationshipadvice #wisdom</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you get married, it's the practical things that matter. You should enjoy being married to your husband, you should like his personality, you should be able to trust him, and be close friends with him. This is why in today's episdoe we are going to be talking about the importance of friendship in marriage!</p><p>Podcast Music</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p><p><br></p><p>Sources:</p><p>https://biblehub.com/greek/5368.htm</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Me on Social Media!</p><p>https://www.youtube.com/@UCvA4U5mbYQKtI75ZguNvgeQ </p><p>https://www.instagram.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/madalinemikayla/</p><p>https://www.tiktok.com/@madalinemikayla</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Listen to My Podcast Here:</p><p>https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adorned-heart-podcast/id1801328018</p><p>https://open.spotify.com/show/4KPbHPxvZy1m64pXijKD41?si=PsMVI8MQT3euXT48h3MqjA</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>#christianpodcast #Christianity #marriage #christianmarriage #christianwomen #christiangirl #Godlovesyou #love #husband #wife #podcast #christian #faith #marriageadvice #couple #couplegoals #couples #foryou #foryouシ #foryoutube #relationships #relationshipadvice #wisdom</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://the-adorned-heart.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">851eb7dc-b69f-4030-892d-85bffcb7862b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/5e1e8268-804c-44a4-bf10-bfcbe4c083fd/rezYUXLhlkB23QIbPXl0Km7r.png"/><pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/851eb7dc-b69f-4030-892d-85bffcb7862b.mp3" length="34709271" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>18:05</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><podcast:episode>6</podcast:episode></item><item><title>Physical Attraction | What Practically Matters When Choosing a Husband | Part 2</title><itunes:title>Physical Attraction | What Practically Matters When Choosing a Husband | Part 2</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, we will be talking about the importance of physical attraction when choosing a husband. Some of us have falsely been taught that physical attraction does not have any weight when it comes to deciding who to marry, but this is not true, and so we will discuss why this is biblically inaccurate in today's episode.</p><p>Podcast Music</p><p>Music: Ice Tea</p><p>Musician: Not The King</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In today's episode, we will be talking about the importance of physical attraction when choosing a husband. 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