FamilyLife Today® Marriage Secrets That Almost Broke Us: Ron and Nan Deal
Mar 10, 2026
Ron Deal, blended family pastor and marriage speaker with decades of ministry experience, and Nan Deal, author who overcame addiction through faith, share their raw journey. They discuss hidden pain, surrender, recovery, trust-building, confession, and spiritual renewal. Hear how honesty, community, and faith led to restored intimacy and lasting change.
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Miracle On The Yoga Mat
- Nan hit rock bottom on her yoga mat and surrendered to God after feeling she had nothing left during COVID shutdown.
- That two-hour cry led to immediate cessation of drinking and pills with no withdrawal, which she describes as God's mercy and a turning point.
Skepticism After Past Betrayal Is Natural
- Ron initially doubted Nan's change because past patterns made him assume she was 'faking' improvements.
- His admission shows trust must be rebuilt gradually and that skepticism is a normal trigger after long-term betrayals.
Living For God Changed The Marriage
- Nan stopped living to please Ron and began living for God, which Ron recognized as a genuine and lasting change.
- That shift from seeking approval to spiritual surrender became the clearest evidence of real transformation.
