# Subtle Lies Quietly Sabotaging Your Marriage | Samantha Stephenson | Dr. J Show

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Podcast: [The Ruth Institute Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-ruth-institute-podcast-6394419)
Published: 2026-03-26T00:00:00+00:00
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Samantha Stephenson is a Catholic wife and homeschooling mother of four, host of the podcast "Brave New Us," and author of Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad and the Mama Prays devotional. Listen to Brave New Us, a podcast exploring bioethics in the light of faith, or catch up on her blog Mama Prays. And be sure to sign up for the Brave New Us: Faith + Bioethics Newsletter to receive the latest updates on medical research, technology, and culture. Samantha Stephenson is a Catholic wife and homeschooling mother of four, host of the podcast "Brave New Us," and author of Reclaiming Motherhood from a Culture Gone Mad and the Mama Prays devotional. Listen to Brave New Us, a podcast exploring bioethics in the light of faith, or catch up on her blog Mama Prays. And be sure to sign up for the Brave New Us: Faith + Bioethics Newsletter to receive the latest updates on medical research, technology, and culture. 00:00 Exploring the Inspiration Behind the Book 03:34 The Importance of Fiction in Spiritual Reflection 06:37 Understanding Temptations in Modern Motherhood 09:30 The Role of Relationships in Temptation 12:35 Differentiating Between the Screwtape Letters and Bellbind Letters 15:40 The Impact of Marriage and Parenthood on Identity 18:18 Navigating Loss and Miscarriage in Faith 21:23 The Demonic Perspective on Human Struggles 25:22 The Nature of Suffering and Divine Trust 27:35 The Struggle with Fertility and the Devil's Hatred 29:45 The Symbolism of Temptation and Control 31:23 The Gnostic Influence and the Body's Reality 33:17 The Metaphor of Weeds and Spiritual Growth 35:35 The Power of Names and Symbolism in Temptation 37:39 The Journey of Writing and Personal Growth 42:28 Seasons of Life and the Role of Women 46:30 Final Thoughts and Resources 47:56 Thanks f…

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