Jen Hatmaker On Divorce, Faith, and Starting Over in Midlife

Jen Hatmaker On Divorce, Faith, and Starting Over in Midlife

May 12, 2026 · 59 min · Season 1 · Episode 261

About this episode

Molly and Emese discuss Jen Hatmaker's memoir about her experiences with divorce, faith, and starting over in midlife.

Molly and Emese sit down with author and speaker Jen Hatmaker to talk about her new memoir Awake—a deeply personal look at divorce, faith, and starting over in midlife. After discovering her husband was living a double life, Jen’s world shifted overnight, forcing her to rebuild her own life, identity, and beliefs in public. They talk about navigating betrayal and gaslighting, parenting through upheaval, trusting your instincts, and what it really looks like to start over. Plus, how writing became a path forward—and why sometimes the only way out is through. A Sony Music Entertainment production. Find more great podcasts from Sony Music Entertainment at sonymusic.com/podcasts and follow us at @sonypodcasts To bring your brand to life in this podcast, email podcastadsales@sonymusic.com All Products Mentioned: https://go.shopmy.us/p-56786747 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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