29 | Engaged in 1 Month, Married Fast—Then Drifted Quietly: How Josh & Shelly of God’s Goodness Podcast Faced Red Flags, a Misdiagnosis, and Found Healing Through Faith

They met on Yahoo Personals in 2009. One month later, they were engaged—but fast love doesn’t guarantee deep connection.Josh was serving in the Army Reserves, recovering from the collapse of his second marriage and convinced his “picker” was broken. Shelly saw his profile and paid to upgrade her account just to keep the conversation going. When they finally met, Josh couldn’t shake the feeling that he had known her forever.Despite red flags, a bipolar diagnosis, medication, and two very different spiritual backgrounds, they married in July 2010. What followed wasn’t dramatic failure—it was something quieter. Over time, they drifted. They felt more like roommates than partners. And beneath the surface, something deeper needed healing.In this episode, Josh and Shelly share how emotional healing, spiritual alignment, and one step of obedience reshaped their marriage—and how God often works internally long before anything changes on the outside.More info and photos of Josh & Shelly here👇 Don’t forget to subscribe and share this unexpected love story on ⁠Spotify⁠📲 Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@unexpectedlovestoriespodcast⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok: ⁠⁠@theunexpectedlovestories⁠⁠Follow us on Facebook: ⁠⁠Unexpected Love Stories Podcast⁠⁠🌐 More stories and info at: ⁠⁠unexpectedlovestories.com Music credits:Sophie's Dream by Philip Ayers | Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comWhere to Next by Ritchie Everett | Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com