Responding Right When You've Been Wronged

We all know what it’s like to be lied to, cheated, tricked, or swindled. Whether you want revenge or to protect yourself from future harm, Phil Waldrep understands your pain.

Waldrep had no idea of the steep journey that lay ahead of him when two men walked into his office and revealed an unfolding story of a friend turned colleague who was living what amounted to a second life. For years following, Waldrep sought to heal the wounds of this broken relationship and confront the pain he felt in the aftermath of this betrayal. Along the way, he discovered God’s solutions to overcoming resentment.

In Beyond Betrayal, you’ll learn about the biblical principles and practical tools that can help you

identify betrayers in your life and name the pain you feel
rediscover God as the healer of your wounds
avoid bitterness and express your anger in healthy ways
learn to remain open to trusting others again as you build new relationships
choose forgiveness and develop strategies to prevent future betrayal

Whether you’ve been hurt by a family member, friend, colleague, or trusted leader, you are not alone. Even Jesus was betrayed. You don’t have to let past hurts limit your future relationships—you can move beyond betrayal.

Paperback, 202 pages, Harvest House Publishers (February 11, 2020)

“Phil’s writing feels like a friend holding your hand through one of life’s hardest struggles: being hurt by another person. His biblical, step-by-step advice will help you overcome betrayal and emerge with confidence. This book is the answer for so many people who need healing.”
—Rachel Cruze, #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of The Rachel Cruze Show1

“I just returned from a conference where people were standing in line to get Beyond Betrayal. My friend Phil Waldrep has hit a nerve. It’s quite impossible to get all the way through life without feeling the anguish of betrayal. And if perchance it hasn’t happened to you yet, you know and love someone who is going through this dark place right now. In Beyond Betrayal, Phil offers clear, compassionate, Christlike counsel that will help you find your way through these difficult days and discover that there truly is life beyond betrayal.”
—Dr. David Jeremiah, founder and president of Turning Point Ministries,senior pastor, Shadow Mountain Community Church, El Cajon, CA

“Beyond Betrayal is a practical guide for walking through the pain of betrayal, learning to trust again, and letting Jesus into the pain to heal and redeem it.”
—Christine Caine, bestselling author, founder A21 and Propel Women

“I believe we have all experienced types of betrayal in our lives in some way. From friends who break promises, to spouses who betray vows or business partners embezzling funds -- the result of betrayal is often bitterness. As my friend Phil Waldrep shares in this powerful book, you can find freedom from your hurts and healing in the midst of pain.”
—Candace Cameron Bure, actress, producer, New York Times bestselling author

“We have so little language for life after betrayal. I’ve learned so much from Phil Waldrep and his gentle wisdom for those of us who want to move on but don’t know how.”
—Kate Bowler, New York Times bestselling author of Everything Happens for A Reason and Other Lies I’ve Loved

“If you've ever been betrayed by anyone for any reason, this is the resource you’ve been looking for. Beyond Betrayal offers a step-by-step path to freedom from the hurt, fear, anger, distrust, guilt, bitterness, and regret that inevitably follow the initial shock of a betrayal. Sharing a depth of wisdom gained only through painful personal experience, Phil Waldrep guides you toward hope and healing, even as he points again and again to the One who makes all things new. You won’t find pat answers or easy solutions here—only honest and effective counsel from a compassionate friend who wants to help you live again. A wonderful, powerful book.”
—Liz Curtis Higgs, bestselling author of Bad Girls of the Bible

“I have known Phil Waldrep for years. He is one of the nicest people you’d ever want to meet and even he was betrayed. In this book Phil will show you how to get through betrayal without becoming bitter and broken.”
—Mark Lowry, singer, author, humorist, and songwriter of the Christmas classic “Mary Did You Know”

"Phil Waldrep is one of the kindest, most genuine men I know. His story proves that God absolutely can heal our deepest emotional wounds, we can choose redemption over retribution, and scars can morph into the loveliest kind of beauty marks.”
—Lisa Harper, bestselling author and Bible teacher

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