Ron and Nan Deal share the raw story behind a marriage almost destroyed: pride, grief, abandonment, and the death of their son. Nan’s struggle with addiction spiraled for over a decade, while Ron wrestled with guilt, ministry pressures, and heartbreak. This isn’t a polished story—it’s real, messy, and full of hope for couples facing hidden hurts, broken patterns, addiction in marriage, and the long road to grace.

Show Notes and Resources

Get Ron and Nan Deal's book The Mindful Marriage: Create Your Best Relationship Through Understanding and Managing Yourself, find it now in our shop.
Register for the Blended and Blessed conference (live at Crossings Church Mayfair, Oklahoma City, or free livestream) on April 18, 2026 at blendedandblessed.com.
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Lies We Told Ourselves: Loss, Pride, Addiction in Marriage--and the God Who Saves: Ron & Nan Deal

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