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Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel
Restoring Marriage. Relearning Love. Rejoicing in Christ.
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Episodes
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E264] Date for 3, Instead of 2?! - Part 4: Wife’s Witness
Annie’s reflection for wives on authenticity, social media, and anchoring date nights in Christ—encouraging vulnerability, gospel-centered creativity, and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E263] Date for 3, Instead of 2?! - Part 3: Husband Anchoring Date Nights
In this episode, Rey’s challenge to husbands to anchor date nights—and marriage—in Jesus, moving from routine outings to spiritually intentional time that…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E262] Date for 3, Instead of 2?! - Part 2: Purpose Over Popularity
Today Rey & Annie unpack why date nights must be rooted in God—not trends—exploring time stewardship, intentionality, and faith-centered connection to build…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E261] Date for 3, Instead of 2?! - Part 1: Why Date Nights Matter
In this episode, Rey and Annie share reflection on how intentional date nights—rooted in Scripture—strengthen marriage, improve communication, and re-center…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT15] Rekindling the Marriage Bed
A warm, honest conversation about marriage intimacy from our new series "Love Scenes Rewritten." Rey and Annie share stories, research, biblical insight…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E260] Taking the Vow Seriously - Part 5: Vows in Action
Rey and Annie share practical steps to live out wedding vows, pointing listeners to Christ as the source of strength. Host Andrew wraps the series with…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E259] Taking the Vow Seriously (Part 4): A Wife’s Anchor
Annie shares her journey from disconnection to surrendering marriage to Christ, explaining how vows and Ephesians 5 shaped her role as a wife. Host Andrew…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E258] Taking the Vow Seriously (Part 3): A Husband’s Return
Rey shares his journey from broken marriages to restoration in Christ and how embracing vows with God at the center transformed his view of husbandhood. Host…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E257] Taking the Vow Seriously (Part 2): Commitment Matters
Rey and Annie examine how reasons for marrying and causes of divorce reveal the urgency of true commitment. Host Andrew encourages couples to root their vows…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E256] Taking the Vow Seriously (Part 1): Vows Reexamined
Rey and Annie reflect on how wedding vows can lose meaning and why Ephesians 5 reframes their significance. Host Andrew guides listeners to rediscover God’s…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT14] How We Turned Snoring Into Service
Join Rey & Annie for an honest, down-to-earth story of how a nightly annoyance—snoring—became an opportunity for love and service in marriage. We’ll talk about…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E255] This is Married Life (Part 5): Anchored in Christ
Rey & Annie wrap the series with practical spiritual guidance: recognizing the problem of pain, avoiding idols, and anchoring life and marriage in Christ…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E254] This is Married Life (Part 4): Her Call to Understand
Annie reflects on the heart’s condition, biblical understanding of “helpmeet,” and practical grace-filled ways wives can pursue true understanding and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E253] This is Married Life (Part 3): His Call to Healing
Rey shares a husband’s journey from unresolved pain to spiritual restoration, exploring how God reshaped his heart, leadership, and marriage. —- This podcast…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E252] This is Married Life (Part 2): Finding Life Beyond Control
Rey & Annie reflect on how past pain shaped their drive for control and how true abundant life and marriage are found in Christ, not self-management. —- This…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E251] This is Married Life - Part 1: Wounds & Vows
A wife reflects on how childhood pain and cultural shifts shape believers’ views of marriage. Using recent studies and personal testimony, she calls Christians…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT13] Simple Habits that Stick With Your Spouse
Join Rey and Annie for honest, warm conversations about how small, intentional acts of service change marriage. In each 30-minute episode they share real…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E250] Becoming a New Creation - Part 5: Start the Journey
Rey & Annie offer practical application: how one spouse’s step toward Christ initiates real, ongoing transformation in marriage—moving past misconceptions to…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E249] Becoming a New Creation - Part 4: Wife's Return
Annie shares her journey back to Christ—how desperation, devotion, and vulnerability led to genuine dependence on God and reshaped family life. A candid…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E248] Becoming a New Creation - Part 3: Husband's Call
Rey shares a husband’s perspective on how genuine faith reshaped his home—moving from programmatic religion to shared, Spirit-led transformation that changes…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E247] Becoming a New Creation - Part 2: Faith That Changes Marriage
Rey and Annie explore how true faith—rooted in the Gospel and Scripture—reshapes identity, humility, and the way spouses see and relate to one another…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E246] Becoming a New Creation - Part 1: New Life in Christ
Rey and Annie reflect on what it truly means to be "in Christ"—from the initial gospel declaration to the ongoing work of the Spirit transforming daily life…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT12 ] Why “Naked and Unashamed” Matters? (with Dr. Jerry Root & Claudia Root)
We sat down with Dr. Jerry Root and his wife, Claudia Root, authors of Naked and Unashamed, to explore their case for building emotional, spiritual, and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E245] Taking Tender - Part 5: Building a God-Anchored Financial Future
In Part 5 we move from insight to action: practical, biblically grounded steps couples can take to cultivate unified stewardship—money dates, a shared budget…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E244] Taking Tender Part 4: Letting Go, Finding Provision
Part 4 explores the pain and growth of closing a longtime business, trusting God's provision, and embracing shifting roles in marriage. Through honest…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E243] Taking Tender - Part 3: Confronting Greed and Rebuilding Priorities
In Part 3 we share a testimony of near financial collapse and God’s redemptive work. Drawing on 1 Timothy 6:10, Psalm 25:2, and Philippians 4:19, we unpack how…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E242] Taking Tender - Part 2: Healing the Past Money Stories to Build Unity
Part 2 explores how childhood experiences and hidden money narratives shape adult financial habits. Learn how compassionate listening, humble confession, and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E241] Taking Tender - Part 1: Rediscovering God as Provider
In Part 1 we examine how the financial crisis revealed deeper spiritual and relational brokenness. Drawing on Proverbs 6:6-8, Luke 14:28, and Ecclesiastes…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT11 ] The Couple’s Journey: Restoration, Relearning, and Rejoicing
In this episode, Rey and Annie explore their journey of growth and transformation as a couple through discipleship and their Christian faith. They discuss the…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E240] Shake it Off and Step Up - Part 5: Turning Trials into Triumph Together
In Part 5 we bring the series together — how couples can shake off blame and resentment, step up in mutual support, and allow trials to refine character…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E239] Shake it Off and Step Up - Part 4: Shame vs. Self-Compassion
In Part 4 we confront the inward “weeds” — self-doubt, exhaustion, guilt, and comparison — and learn from Hannah’s example how honest prayer, Scripture, and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E238] Shake it Off and Step Up - Part 3: Leading With Grace
In Part 3 we address the deep wounds of betrayal and how husbands can lead with resilience and dependence on Christ. Hear a candid testimony of pain, Psalm 55…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E237] Shake it Off and Step Up - Part 2: Step Up with Grace
In Part 2 we bring the "shake it off" mindset into marriage. Learn practical, faith-centered ways to release resentment, resist retaliation, and replace…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E236] Shake it Off and Step Up - Part 1: Clearing Before They Root
In this episode we explore the “shake it off” mindset — how small irritations and unresolved hurts (the weeds) can quietly choke our joy, marriage, and mental…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT10 ] Methods of Duty: Guarding the Heart and Transforming Lives
In this episode, Rey and Annie discuss the importance of guarding the heart while embracing spiritual transformation. They share their experiences with pain…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E235] Love Like You Mean It - Part 5: Living Empathy as a Marriage Practice
The series finale offers concrete, faith-centered applications for practicing empathetic love in marriage—listening, validating, prioritizing your spouse, and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E234] Love Like You Mean It - Part 4: Understanding as Foundation
Part 4 examines how biblical understanding — anchored in Christ and wisdom from Proverbs — secures spiritual and relational stability, helping spouses stay…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E233] Love Like You Mean It - Part 3: Showing Up, Empathy Beyond Fixing
Part 3 explores how husbands (and spouses) can respond with empathetic presence when their partner is hurting—prioritizing understanding, biblical…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E232] Love Like You Mean It - Part 2: Empathy as Divine Evidence
Part 2 explores empathetic understanding as the visible proof of our love for an invisible God and shows how marital empathy invites the Holy Spirit to dwell…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E231] Love Like You Mean It - Part 1: Relearning True Love
Many of us inherit distorted ideas of love from the world. In Part 1 we explore how encountering Christ and the Holy Spirit reorients our understanding of love…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT9 ] It’s All About the Heart: Understanding Our True Condition
In this episode, Rey and Annie discuss the critical importance of the heart in their Christian journey and marriage. They explore how understanding the heart’s…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E230] What's In Your Baggage? - Part 5: Choose Renewal
Rey & Annie offer practical, faith-centered steps for couples to unpack hidden baggage—self-reflection, honest communication, forgiveness, spiritual…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E229] What's In Your Baggage? - Part 4: Wives Rediscover
Annie speaks to wives and mothers about renewing faith, identifying hidden baggage, and practicing honest self-reflection, empathetic communication, and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E228] What's In Your Baggage? - Part 3: Husbands Unload
Rey shares a personal reflection for husbands on recognizing generational wounds, surrendering hidden anger and pain to Christ, and leading families with…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E227] What's In Your Baggage? - Part 2: Hidden Consequences
Rey & Annie unpack the consequences of ignoring inner truth—how hidden baggage erodes intimacy, trust, and spiritual connection in marriage—and point listeners…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E226] What's In Your Baggage? - Part 1: Unpack Hidden Burdens
Rey & Annie Abarca invite you to explore the hidden burdens we carry into marriage and family life, how sin and disconnection from God shape our "baggage," and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT8] Redefining Moment: Experiencing God’s Transformative Presence
In this episode, Rey and Annie explore the significance of recognizing and embracing pivotal moments in their spiritual journey. They share personal…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E225] It’s Time to Choose - Part 5: Ten Timeless Choices
Rey & Annie close the series with 10 practical, Bible-rooted lessons for timely, God-centered decision-making that strengthen marriage and legacy. —- This…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E224] It’s Time to Choose - Part 4: Discern God’s Timing
Annie shares her journey from self-reliance to surrender—learning to wait on God, seek discernment, and make decisions rooted in Scripture alongside her…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E223] It’s Time to Choose - Part 3: Lead Your Home in Faith
Rey shares a husband’s call to spiritual leadership—how intentional family devotions, timing, and creativity shifted their home toward Christ and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E222] It’s Time to Choose - Part 2: Stand with Christ
Rey & Annie unpack spiritual forces that shape marital choices — the world, satanic temptation, and our flesh — and call couples to root decisions in Christ…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E221] It’s Time To Choose - Part 1: Choose Life
Rey & Annie explore how daily decisions, priorities, timing, and submitting to God shape marriage. Practical reflections anchored in Deuteronomy 30:19 to help…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT7] Reality of Spiritual Warfare: Understanding the Battle
In this episode, Rey and Annie discuss the importance of recognizing spiritual warfare in their lives and marriage. They explore the hindrances of the world…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E220] Sundials in the Shade - Part 5: Anchored in Unchanging Light
This episode wraps the series by reminding couples that God’s steady, perfect gifts sustain marriage through darkness—inviting trust, hope, and lasting…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E219] Sundials in the Shade - Part 4: Embracing Godly Submission
This episode explores biblical submission, how restoring God’s design heals relational patterns, and practical ways wives can support their husbands while…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E218] Sundials in the Shade - Part 3: Walking in God’s Light
In this episode we explore how choosing God’s light reshapes our perspective, strengthens husbands as spiritual leaders, and sustains couples through daily…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E217] Sundials in the Shade - Part 2: Anchoring in God's Light
When we rely on shifting sources of light, our identity and marriage suffer. This episode explores how reconnecting to God — the "Father of lights" — brings…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E216] Sundials in the Shade - Part 1: Finding God’s Light
When your marriage feels stalled or muted, reconnecting to Christ — the true source of light — restores hope, heals patterns, and reveals the strengths God…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT6] Embracing Discipleship: A Journey of Transformation
In this episode, Rey and Annie discuss their journey of discipleship and its significance in their lives. They share insights on overcoming hindrances…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E215] A Valid Criticism - Part 5: Prayerful Conversations & Christ-Centered Change
In Part 5 Rey & Annie conclude the series by outlining practical, prayer-centered steps for giving and receiving correction in marriage. Rooted in Ephesians…