I can't believe it I always thought she had it all but it's true Lisa and Steve got divorced after a 24 year marriage. Here is the article and she confirms it. http://bit.ly/RDgrej

I can't believe it I always thought she had it all but it's true Lisa and Steve got divorced after a 24 year marriage. Here is the article and she confirms it. http://bit.ly/RDgrej

I think in a way she did/does. In her youth she was part of something that will forever endear her to people everywhere but as an adult she made a decision that as far as we know was not entered into blindly to devote her life to her family instead of furthering her career in the industry.

Despite what some of the tabloids have to say, as of right now I'm choosing to believe that most of the twenty-four years, she and Steve Cauble were married were happy ones. Together they've obviously raised three well adjusted children and during this time she was even able to carve out another career for herself as an author.

The only thing that is somewhat confusing now, is the sudden return to acting after her divorce from Cauble. In a way it's sort of the proverbial elephant in the room here but insinuating anything beyond that would be just wild speculation on anyone's part.

My thoughts are with Lisa and her family during what has to be a difficult time.

Wasn't her now ex-husband quite a bit older?

This divorce really doesn't surprise me. I would suspect with the age difference and their kids being grown, they would grow apart. JMO of course

Woah. This is rather strange as one of her daughters has just gotten married. But, it wouldn't surprise us that a lot of things go on beneath the surface.

I'm curious as to know what's going on.

The only thing that is somewhat confusing now, is the sudden return to acting after her divorce from Cauble. In a way it's sort of the proverbial elephant in the room here but insinuating anything beyond that would be just wild speculation on anyone's part.

My thoughts are with Lisa and her family during what has to be a difficult time.

That is puzzling to me to cause she always advised her kids from acting. I remember in one of her blog posts a long time ago She and her family went to see a broadway play and after seeing that her youngest daughter Clancy wanted to become an actor and Lisa told her that in today's acting world it wouldn't be the best thing to do with given how the paparazi and tabloids are. Plus the press wasn't as bad back in the 80's as they are today. But It would be neat to see her back on TV again I just hope she picks good show's not shows like Glee or Secret Life of my teenage daughter, I hope she picks better shows like something on TV Land or The Middle or maybe she could play a mom on a disney channel show. And my thoughts and prayers are also with Lisa and her family during this time it's just sad to hear that after 24 years Lisa and Steve call it quits.

That is puzzling to me to cause she always advised her kids from acting. I remember in one of her blog posts a long time ago She and her family went to see a broadway play and after seeing that her youngest daughter Clancy wanted to become an actor and Lisa told her that in today's acting world it wouldn't be the best thing to do with given how the paparazi and tabloids are. Plus the press wasn't as bad back in the 80's as they are today. But It would be neat to see her back on TV again I just hope she picks good show's not shows like Glee or Secret Life of my teenage daughter, I hope she picks better shows like something on TV Land or The Middle or maybe she could play a mom on a disney channel show. And my thoughts and prayers are also with Lisa and her family during this time it's just sad to hear that after 24 years Lisa and Steve call it quits.
I think that for kids, especially hers, it wouldn't be a good idea to act, but I imagine as they got a little older it would be possible. I wonder what she would say about her daughter acting now. Young people do have a desire to act, and you can't hold that back.

I think that for kids, especially hers, it wouldn't be a good idea to act, but I imagine as they got a little older it would be possible. I wonder what she would say about her daughter acting now. Young people do have a desire to act, and you can't hold that back.

Her kids are all adults now so they will all have to make their own decisions about what they want to do with their lives and what type of careers they want to pursue. That is really where the discussion both begins and ends on this matter quite honestly as given they are adults they have a right to do whatever it is they want to do with the rest of their lives.

As far as Lisa herself returning to acting. It's been mentioned many times before how much the landscape of the entertainment industry has changed since FOL went off the air in 1988. But Lisa is an intelligent woman who at least I believe didn't decide to reengage the entertainment industry on a whim. Speaking in the most general terms, it's hard for me to believe someone who was as talented and as good at what she did professionally speaking as Lisa was could ever completely abandon her passion for acting.

I'm sure she'll be fine and will choose projects that reflect the things she is passionate about.

I can't believe it I always thought she had it all but it's true Lisa and Steve got divorced after a 24 year marriage. Here is the article and she confirms it. http://bit.ly/RDgrej

Her husband probably got tired of all the bible thumping. Like Kirk Cameron she's a former Hollywood star who's taken it too far!

Then again no one's gone as looney as Cameron! :lol:

Her husband probably got tired of all the bible thumping. Like Kirk Cameron she's a former Hollywood star who's taken it too far!

Then again no one's gone as looney as Cameron! :lol:
Actually, for many years, Steve Cauble worked as an associate pastor, although I'm not sure what he's doing now. He may still be an associate pastor for all I know. I haven't really kept very close tabs on the Cauble family like I know many of Lisa's fans do, so I can't say for certain if he still works as a pastor or not. But their Christian faith was clearly something BOTH spouses shared and taught to their children. And furthermore, I have the honor of saying I am a born-again Christian who does believe in Christ's sacrifice and in the importance of Bible study, and wise crack remarks about Christians being "Bible thumpers" is NOT a title I would be ashamed of. People can make fun of me and others like me all they want and put us down, but having a perfect, merciful God who would actually sacrifice His own Son to save humanity's sorry hides from hell and devoting our lives to such a remarkable God is NOT something people like Lisa or I would be ashamed of, and our faith is well worth whatever insults we have to put up with.

Actually, for many years, Steve Cauble worked as an associate pastor, although I'm not sure what he's doing now. He may still be an associate pastor for all I know. I haven't really kept very close tabs on the Cauble family like I know many of Lisa's fans do, so I can't say for certain if he still works as a pastor or not. But their Christian faith was clearly something BOTH spouses shared and taught to their children. And furthermore, I have the honor of saying I am a born-again Christian who does believe in Christ's sacrifice and in the importance of Bible study, and wise crack remarks about Christians being "Bible thumpers" is NOT a title I would be ashamed of. People can make fun of me and others like me all they want and put us down, but having a perfect, merciful God who would actually sacrifice His own Son to save humanity's sorry hides from hell and devoting our lives to such a remarkable God is NOT something people like Lisa or I would be ashamed of, and our faith is well worth whatever insults we have to put up with.

Wow I couldn't of said that better myself. I am christian and very thankful that god let me be raised in a christian home with parents who tuaght me good christian values.

Wow I couldn't of said that better myself. I am christian and very thankful that god let me be raised in a christian home with parents who tuaght me good christian values.
Well, thanks for the encouragement. :wave:

Wow I couldn't of said that better myself. I am christian and very thankful that god let me be raised in a christian home with parents who tuaght me good christian values.


Right on! I'm with you on that. That is a terrific testimony.

Actually, for many years, Steve Cauble worked as an associate pastor, although I'm not sure what he's doing now. He may still be an associate pastor for all I know. I haven't really kept very close tabs on the Cauble family like I know many of Lisa's fans do, so I can't say for certain if he still works as a pastor or not. But their Christian faith was clearly something BOTH spouses shared and taught to their children. And furthermore, I have the honor of saying I am a born-again Christian who does believe in Christ's sacrifice and in the importance of Bible study, and wise crack remarks about Christians being "Bible thumpers" is NOT a title I would be ashamed of. People can make fun of me and others like me all they want and put us down, but having a perfect, merciful God who would actually sacrifice His own Son to save humanity's sorry hides from hell and devoting our lives to such a remarkable God is NOT something people like Lisa or I would be ashamed of, and our faith is well worth whatever insults we have to put up with.

That's fine. You can believe in any mythology you want. You've got to realize that your religion isn't true just because "the bible says so". If you have read anything about the history of Christianitiy it was spread through force and bribery and is NOT based on fact! And if you've read about the history of Christianity they did NOT respect the rights of others. That's why all Christian societies have been wiped out yet just 300 years ago they were about half the planet!

I even know a guy who vistied the Vatican and he was NOT Christian and the Vatican official he spoke to actually agreed with him that there are many problems in the church!

Speaking of Lisa, she does look quite old in that pic in the article. Age can do awful things.

Speaking of Lisa, she does look quite old in that pic in the article. Age can do awful things.
I think she looks just fine....like a normal 49 year old woman.

Actually, for many years, Steve Cauble worked as an associate pastor, although I'm not sure what he's doing now. He may still be an associate pastor for all I know. I haven't really kept very close tabs on the Cauble family like I know many of Lisa's fans do, so I can't say for certain if he still works as a pastor or not. But their Christian faith was clearly something BOTH spouses shared and taught to their children. And furthermore, I have the honor of saying I am a born-again Christian who does believe in Christ's sacrifice and in the importance of Bible study, and wise crack remarks about Christians being "Bible thumpers" is NOT a title I would be ashamed of. People can make fun of me and others like me all they want and put us down, but having a perfect, merciful God who would actually sacrifice His own Son to save humanity's sorry hides from hell and devoting our lives to such a remarkable God is NOT something people like Lisa or I would be ashamed of, and our faith is well worth whatever insults we have to put up with.


I'm with you 100 percent on that. All I can say is that if others don't agree or if critical, you just be glad that you know the truth and can be at peace. I know that is how I'm looking at it.

I applaud Lisa for keeping this part of her personal life private. It's disappointing to see that as she heads into a new phase of life, her divorce becomes front-page news on Yahoo.

Lisa has done many, many great things... has a great heart and spirit... and I believe is a kind person. I have no doubt her husband is a good man as well - despite the divorce, it's highly unlikely that Lisa would stay with an abusive man (in any shape or form).

I just wish the media would celebrate the successes more than popularize the losses.

Lisa is coming to Indiana next month - hopefully I get to meet her and share my wishes for her and her family.

I think she looks just fine....like a normal 49 year old woman.

Yeah, she doesn't look bad but just nowhere near as hot as she once was.

But It would be neat to see her back on TV again I just hope she picks good show's not shows like Glee or Secret Life of my teenage daughter...

It actually would be kind of cool to see her on "Secret Life" so she can reunite with fellow "Facts of Life" stars Mindy Cohn and Molly Ringwald.

btw, the show is "The Secret Life of the American Teenager".

It actually would be kind of cool to see her on "Secret Life" so she can reunite with fellow "Facts of Life" stars Mindy Cohn and Molly Ringwald.

btw, the show is "The Secret Life of the American Teenager".

She could be on a new version of Facts of Life except this time SHE would play Mrs. Garret!

:lol:

That's fine. You can believe in any mythology you want. You've got to realize that your religion isn't true just because "the bible says so". If you have read anything about the history of Christianitiy it was spread through force and bribery and is NOT based on fact! And if you've read about the history of Christianity they did NOT respect the rights of others. That's why all Christian societies have been wiped out yet just 300 years ago they were about half the planet!

I even know a guy who vistied the Vatican and he was NOT Christian and the Vatican official he spoke to actually agreed with him that there are many problems in the church!

Speaking of Lisa, she does look quite old in that pic in the article. Age can do awful things.
You really spew some hateful, bigoted stuff on here. Yet I bet you are the first one to call others bigots aren't you? You probably have nothing positive to say about Christians. How about going to your local mosque and tell them similar things about Mohammad, see how that works out for you?

That's fine. You can believe in any mythology you want. You've got to realize that your religion isn't true just because "the bible says so". If you have read anything about the history of Christianitiy it was spread through force and bribery and is NOT based on fact! And if you've read about the history of Christianity they did NOT respect the rights of others. That's why all Christian societies have been wiped out yet just 300 years ago they were about half the planet!

I even know a guy who vistied the Vatican and he was NOT Christian and the Vatican official he spoke to actually agreed with him that there are many problems in the church!

Speaking of Lisa, she does look quite old in that pic in the article. Age can do awful things.
So are you also anti-Semitic? anti-Muslim? Do tell.

Take it outside, guys. Seriously, I come to this forum to escape from the ugly fights about religion, and I find this. Just...shush,ok?

One more thing, guys, I just read somewhere about this divorce that Lisa was 'coerced' into this marriage? To 'appease her father'? I'll look up the link for you if no one's read it. But I don't really believe that's true, because my heart would just break if it was...

Take it outside, guys. Seriously, I come to this forum to escape from the ugly fights about religion, and I find this. Just...shush,ok?

One more thing, guys, I just read somewhere about this divorce that Lisa was 'coerced' into this marriage? To 'appease her father'? I'll look up the link for you if no one's read it. But I don't really believe that's true, because my heart would just break if it was...
I don't think she was "coerced" into it, I've read her story often on it and she seems a little too genuine and candid about it to be "arranged" or whatever. But there might be a lot more going on, I don't know. What is the link, if you have it?




And I think these rants against religion by certain posters are getting very, very old.

Take it outside, guys. Seriously, I come to this forum to escape from the ugly fights about religion, and I find this. Just...shush,ok?

One more thing, guys, I just read somewhere about this divorce that Lisa was 'coerced' into this marriage? To 'appease her father'? I'll look up the link for you if no one's read it. But I don't really believe that's true, because my heart would just break if it was...
I don't really disagree with that. I just have a problem with open bigotry being posted. Intolerance on display IMO.

I think she looks just fine....like a normal 49 year old woman.
Doesn't look 49 to me. :)

I don't really disagree with that. I just have a problem with open bigotry being posted. Intolerance on display IMO.
Yeah, exactly, it really has nothing to do with the topic at hand. If a person has a problem with religion, that's their right, but to hear it constantly on the boards gets tiresome.

You really spew some hateful, bigoted stuff on here. Yet I bet you are the first one to call others bigots aren't you? You probably have nothing positive to say about Christians. How about going to your local mosque and tell them similar things about Mohammad, see how that works out for you?

"This message is hidden because Big3sCompanyFan is on your ignore list."

Thankfully that's all I see from him now.

I agree, I'm tired of any post about Lisa being turned into a religious debate. Truth is, both sides can be equally bull-headed and nasty and should learn to mellow out and get along.

I tried to link the article Lisa wrote 10 years ago where she details her "arranged marriage" but the site won't let me link. Look up "Lisa Whelchel arranged marriage" and it'll come up. It seems she was kind of pressured into the marriage by the church. It's sad, because I'm sure she could have had her pick of guys, especially back then. Sometimes people get married just to say that they are married and once the kids are grown they don't know what to do next. But I admire her for not just sitting back and crying about it and turning this into a new chapter in her life.

Here's the link:

http://www.examiner.com/article/lisa-whelchel-s-secret-divorce-before-she-left-for-survivor-philippines?cid=db_articles

strangely, none of the other links give this info...the first part of the article is all I can get anywhere else.

I don't really disagree with that. I just have a problem with open bigotry being posted. Intolerance on display IMO.

Dude, you haven't read a word about the history of Christianity. It was filled with hatred and intolerance and MUCH worse for non - Christians. Non Christians were forced to convert and faced threats, rape, and even murder if they didn't!

Even right here in America I met a Native American girl whose entire tribe was threatened with death if they didn't convert some 300 years ago. Even the Pope once upon a time gave orders to rape and murder!

Christianity is a religion that should've died with the Roman Empire! It's the devil's work and has more blood on its hands than you can imagine! MILLIONS have been killed in the name of the MYTHICAL Jesus!

Dude, you haven't read a word about the history of Christianity. It was filled with hatred and intolerance and MUCH worse for non - Christians. Non Christians were forced to convert and faced threats, rape, and even murder if they didn't!

Even right here in America I met a Native American girl whose entire tribe was threatened with death if they didn't convert some 300 years ago. Even the Pope once upon a time gave orders to rape and murder!

Christianity is a religion that should've died with the Roman Empire! It's the devil's work and has more blood on its hands than you can imagine! MILLIONS have been killed in the name of the MYTHICAL Jesus!
STOP IT! I've warned you about these types of posts before. This thread is about Lisa Whelchel's divorce, not a bashfest on Christianity.

I agree, I'm tired of any post about Lisa being turned into a religious debate. Truth is, both sides can be equally bull-headed and nasty and should learn to mellow out and get along.

I tried to link the article Lisa wrote 10 years ago where she details her "arranged marriage" but the site won't let me link. Look up "Lisa Whelchel arranged marriage" and it'll come up. It seems she was kind of pressured into the marriage by the church. It's sad, because I'm sure she could have had her pick of guys, especially back then. Sometimes people get married just to say that they are married and once the kids are grown they don't know what to do next. But I admire her for not just sitting back and crying about it and turning this into a new chapter in her life.

I read the article and didn't get that impression at all. Lisa is very religious and chooses as many people do to "let go and let God". I'm not going to pass judgment on her for her decisions except to once again point out the fact that a great deal of her life decisions seem to be influenced by her faith, not that there is anything at all wrong with that.

I'm sure Lisa could've had her pick of suitors out in Hollywood but remember as she detailed in one of her books, Lisa had issues making connections with people outside of her immediate family until she was an adult. That isn't to say she didn't have friends or was antisocial but she wrote an entire book on how difficult one on one relationships were for her. That in enough of itself could've been a mitigating factor. Also as that article states, the two men that Lisa was looking at as potential suitors were both linked to the church, so perhaps she wasn't necessarily interested in someone who didn't have strong Christian ties?

Who knows? Given that it's none of our business, we'll probably never know. I don't blame the media for covering her divorce as Lisa herself has already addressed it to PEOPLE Magazine I believe. Like you I'm glad that Lisa is dealing with this the best way she can and straight on ahead instead of doing the laundry list of regrets that many people do when they get divorced.

Christianity is a religion that should've died with the Roman Empire! It's the devil's work and has more blood on its hands than you can imagine! MILLIONS have been killed in the name of the MYTHICAL Jesus!
Devil's work? If you say there's no such thing as religion, then the devil must also be a myth.

Anyhow, I thought this thread was about Lisa Whelchel's divorce. :confused:

Devil's work? If you say there's no such thing as religion, then the devil must also be a myth.

Anyhow, I thought this thread was about Lisa Whelchel's divorce. :confused:


Me too! IDK why 3'sCompany fan is so intent on spinning off the topic with intellectual arguments as to why God and Christianity isn't real. I'd just leave it alone if I were him because it is pointless. I don't think he's changing any minds by doing so. I remember when Family Ties Forever or hawkeye(I think?) asked for prayer for a family situation. 3'scompany fan spun it off again and came of kind off a bit insensitive with talking about how prayer and God are not real and tried to give examples as to why.

I'm cool with him but this goes too far. It is not accomplishing anything.

Sad news for Lisa and her family. I think it's too bad this has become a time for so many (not on this board, just things I've read other places, mostly in comments to articles) to publically scrutinize her for getting divorced when she is supposed to be a "good Christian." We never know what people are dealing with in their private lives. I wish her well.

Wonder what she's doing tonight...?

;)

I have never read much about Lisa's private life. But knowing she vied for a spot of Survivor and is wanting to move back to California, I wonder if maybe there was a bit of a control factor in her marriage? I read her father set that relationship up. Maybe, just like most people might feel in the same circumstances, Lisa felt caged or maybe she felt like she had to do it because it was the right thing and over time felt resentment?

Whatever the case may be, may Lisa and her children spread their wings and be free to do the things they want to do and if that means moving back to California, getting into some acting again, good for her.

Wonder what she's doing tonight...?

;)

Why don't you take a chance and ask her out? :)

I have never read much about Lisa's private life. But knowing she vied for a spot of Survivor and is wanting to move back to California, I wonder if maybe there was a bit of a control factor in her marriage? I read her father set that relationship up. Maybe, just like most people might feel in the same circumstances, Lisa felt caged or maybe she felt like she had to do it because it was the right thing and over time felt resentment?

Whatever the case may be, may Lisa and her children spread their wings and be free to do the things they want to do and if that means moving back to California, getting into some acting again, good for her.


You know I read in her facts of life and other lessons book that she has a chapter where she talks about how she met and came to be married to steve and she titled that chapter the arranged Marriage and what she meant by that is that God arranged the marriage for her not her earthly father. But she also said that Steve when he asked to marry her she wasn't in love with him right away so she turned him down and he then asked again later and she went off to Nashville to talk to one of her close friend and it wasn't till she came hom on the plane she wrote a pro and con list and when she noticed the pro list was way longer then the con list she realized what a wonderful guy steve could be for her and feelings started to build and when she got off the plane steve was waiting there for her and she ran into his arms kissed him and said yes I will marry you. That story always chokes me up everytime I read it it's so romantice how she all of a sudden just fell in love with him and knew he was the one. It just sad they couldn't keep it together after all these years cause she also wrote in her book about friendship which she wrote a couple years back she wrote a little thing in the end about steve and how thankful she was for him and she said as steve and I approach our golden years he gets more sexy with every gray curl.

That story always chokes me up everytime I read it it's so romantice how she all of a sudden just fell in love with him and knew he was the one. It just sad they couldn't keep it together after all these years cause she also wrote in her book about friendship which she wrote a couple years back she wrote a little thing in the end about steve and how thankful she was for him and she said as steve and I approach our golden years he gets more sexy with every gray curl.

Hmmm...yes I guess the father thing you said is the correct version--not the tabloid-thingy i gave a link to earlier in this thread.

And about the 'gray curl' thing--I don't know, going really out on a limb here---maybe, just maybe, she was trying to make herself believe it?

Why don't you take a chance and ask her out? :)

She's playing hard to get. Her number is "unlisted."

WOW - I never saw that coming!!!

WOW - I never saw that coming!!!


It happened in March. I didn't realize that she was divorced that long ago.

She's playing hard to get. Her number is "unlisted."

Just stop by that dumbass boarding school they went to and I'm sure you can get her number! :lol:

It happened in March. I didn't realize that she was divorced that long ago.

I'm surprised they were able to keep it secret from the public for that long!!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

colour me not shocked. Life goes in stages, this stage of her life is done. Her kids grew up, she got bored, hence "Survivor". Good news really for us, we get to see her and she does look great, on TV again and who knows? Now that she out in the limelight she may get the itch to act again or God willing do something hot! Divorce is not the stigma it once was and heck maybe Steve will get to btich-smack her in Heaven! Heehee

colour me not shocked. Life goes in stages, this stage of her life is done. Her kids grew up, she got bored, hence "Survivor". Good news really for us, we get to see her and she does look great, on TV again and who knows? Now that she out in the limelight she may get the itch to act again or God willing do something hot! Divorce is not the stigma it once was and heck maybe Steve will get to btich-smack her in Heaven! Heehee

Did Steve hit her really? I hate to think that Lisa was abused.

Lisa and Steve were the last couple I'd thought would have divorced, but if he hit her then she needs to get out.

Just stop by that dumbass boarding school they went to and I'm sure you can get her number! :lol:

I did. They called me a "stalker" and made me leave.

:(

Divorce is not the stigma it once was and heck maybe Steve will get to btich-smack her in Heaven! Heehee
That is NOT in the least bit funny.

That is NOT in the least bit funny.Agreed

That is NOT in the least bit funny.

Steve is not dead so I don't get it!

That is NOT in the least bit funny.


Well, Tad, people are different. I don't get why Steve would wanna slap her to begin with? :lol:

Well, Tad, people are different. I don't get why Steve would wanna slap her to begin with? :lol:
I don't know, it bothers me. I just found it hard to think how people would think that domestic, marital, or spousal abuse was a "funny" thing. I could not imagine the level of schadenfreude it would take for people to joke about that.

I am not sure of what happened in that relationship, how it broke down. I have read here that there were control issues, but I am not sure if the nature of this breakdown escalated to some level of any kind of unacceptable abuse, other than perhaps verbal. I can't speculate.

To his credit, I don't think either that Steve would get physical in any kind of altercation, he has never come across as being that kind of person, but I don't know. More attention has been paid to her than on to him. He always seemed kind of "quiet" (and there might lie the problem).

Yeah, Lisa is too nice of a gal to have that happen to her! :)

wow, 3'scompany, ur a complete **** aren't you? Check ur facts before u sperad such absolute nonsense, oh wait this is the internet isn't it?

didn't mean to indicate that Steve ever hit Lisa, she was abused, but as far as I know not by Steve. She mentioned this on the 700 Club, but would not discuss it then.

didn't mean to indicate that Steve ever hit Lisa, she was abused, but as far as I know not by Steve. She mentioned this on the 700 Club, but would not discuss it then.
I read something in her book on adult friendships about this, and have long speculated that something like this may have happened in her past.