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Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel
Restoring Marriage. Relearning Love. Rejoicing in Christ.
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Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E214] A Valid Criticism - Part 4: Mothers, Grace, and Wise Correction
Part 4 features Annie’s reflection on gentleness, self-control, and biblical womanhood. She draws from Proverbs and 2 Corinthians 12:9 to encourage wives and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E213] A Valid Criticism - Part 3: Fathers, Faith, and Handling Criticism
Part 3 follows Rey’s personal journey from military-style hardness to Christ-centered leadership at home. He shares how surrendering to Jesus reshaped his…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E212] A Valid Criticism - Part 2: When Criticism Strays from Biblical Truth
Part 2 examines the real consequences when criticism is handled outside Biblical principles—erosion of trust, increased conflict, loss of respect, emotional…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E211] A Valid Criticism - Part 1: Receiving and Giving Criticism with Grace
In this episode Rey & Annie explore how submitting to Jesus and relying on the Holy Spirit transforms how couples give and receive criticism. Using Proverbs…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT5] Seeking God’s Design: Embracing the Blueprint for Marriage
In this episode, Rey and Annie discuss their transformative journey of understanding and embracing God’s design for marriage. They share insights from their…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E210] Sleeping Well - Part 5: Practical Peace
Rey & Annie lay out practical steps—check-ins, confession, verbal forgiveness, and rhythms—to guard conscience, pursue purity, and keep God at the center of…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E209] Sleeping Well - Part 4: Wives' Evening Wisdom
Annie speaks to wives about humility, intentional night routines, and leaning on the Holy Spirit to turn conflict into spiritual growth and reconciliation. —-…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E208] Sleeping Well - Part 3: Husbands' Night Watch
Rey speaks directly to husbands about angry nights, the danger of sleeping on unresolved conflict, and relying on the Holy Spirit for humility and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E207] Sleeping Well - Part 2: Conscience at Night
Rey & Annie unpack conscience, guilt, and the Holy Spirit’s role in nighttime marital conflicts—and how God uses those moments for transformation. —- This…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E206] Sleeping Well - Part 1: Nighttime Clarity
Rey & Annie share how nighttime reveals hidden burdens, guilt, and spiritual tension in marriage—and how God’s presence guides healthier responses to conflict…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT4] Coffee, Tea, & Testimonies | Responding to God’s Call: A Journey of Faith and Trust
In this episode of Coffee,Tea & Testimonies, Rey and Annie discuss their different spiritual journeys and how they eventually began responding to God’s call…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E205] Till Death Do Us Part - Part 5: Practical Faith
Rey & Annie wrap the series with practical, biblical steps to rekindle intimacy, communicate bravely, embrace change, serve joyfully, build a shared vision…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E204] Till Death Do Us Part - Part 4: A Wife’s Strength
Annie speaks directly to wives about persevering in daily faithfulness, guarding against worldly influences and spiritual attacks, and relying on Christ’s…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E203] Till Death Do Us Part - Part 3: A Husband’s Charge
Rey speaks directly to husbands about sacrificial commitment, the necessity of putting Christ at the center, and how faith transformed his own marriage after…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E202 ] Till Death Do Us Part-Part 2: Sacrificial Love
Rey & Annie reflect on Robertson and Muriel McQuilkin’s story to highlight sacrificial, Christ-like love in marriage and the call for husbands to love as…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E201] Till Death Do Us Part - Part 1: A Call to Faithful Love
Rey & Annie open the series with a heartfelt look at what "till death do us part" really means—examining cultural shifts, honest seasons in marriage, and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT3] Coffee, Tea & Testimonies: Genuine Realization
In this episode, Rey & Annie Abarca explore “Genuine Realization,” discussing the internal barriers that prevent deep relational growth. They share personal…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E200] Walking On Holy Ground? (Part 5): Practical Walk
Rey & Annie share practical, Spirit-led steps to recognize and live on “holy ground” daily—rooted in Scripture, guided by the Holy Spirit, and applied in…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E199] Walking On Holy Ground? (Part 4): Understanding & Strength
Annie shares a wife’s testimony of pain, prayer, and breakthrough—how seeking God led to compassion, renewed perspective, and the discovery of His abiding…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E198] Walking On Holy Ground? (Part 3): Surrendered Fatherhood
Rey shares a husband’s testimony on forgiveness, servant leadership, and surrender—how walking on “holy ground” transforms marriage through repentance…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E197] Walking On Holy Ground? (Part 2): Wisdom & Perseverance
Rey & Annie explore how God’s wisdom and the Holy Spirit sustain us through disappointment and struggle, showing that “holy ground” is a persevering life…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E196] Walking on Holy Ground? (Part 1): Holy Presence
Rey & Annie reflect on how God's presence transforms ordinary life into sacred ground, exploring biblical examples and the gift of the Holy Spirit that makes…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT-2] Coffee, Tea & Testimonies: Why Couple's Journey? (Part 2)
Welcome back to the Couples Journey podcast. In this second part of Coffee, Tea, and Testimonies, Rey and Annie continue to share authentic stories about…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E195] What Did You Expect? - Part 5: Tools for Healthy Expectations
In this episode, Rey & Annie share practical steps—clear communication, grace, and devotional habits—to reshape expectations, manage disappointments, and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E194] What Did You Expect? - Part 4: Women, Faith & Expectation
In this episode, Annie speaks directly to wives about shifting expectations, growing in humility, and supporting husbands in Christ-centered unity. —- This…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E193] What Did You Expect? - Part 3: Men, Faith & Expectation
In this episode, Rey shares a husband’s journey from fear and fleshly expectations to dependence on Christ, describing how God reshapes hope, plans, and family…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E192] What Did You Expect? - Part 2: Biblical Expectations
Today, Rey & Annie unpack the New Testament Greek words for “expectation,” connect biblical meaning to marriage, and show how anchoring hope in God reshapes…
Couples’ Journey Podcast ChannelE191] What Did You Expect? - Part 1: Expectations & Scripture
In this new series, Rey and Annie begin by reflecting on how expectations shape marriage. We review research, connect the findings to Scripture, and invite…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[CTT-1] Coffee, Tea & Testimonies: Why Couple's Journey? (Part 1)
Hey friend — welcome to the Couples Journey podcast. In this pilot episode of Coffee, Tea, and Testimonies, Rey and Annie get real about marriage, brokenness…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E190] The Perfect Treat-Part 5: Practical Love
Rey & Annie wrap the series with actionable steps for living out Scripture-shaped love in marriage, anchored in accountability and daily reliance on Christ. —-…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E189] The Perfect Treat-Part 4: Wife's Heart
Annie shares a candid reflection for wives on embracing God’s design for marriage, surrendering selfishness, and growing daily in love, roles, and obedience…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E188] The Perfect Treat-Part 3: Husband's Renewal
Rey shares a candid, faith-driven reflection for husbands on how surrendering to Christ reshaped his leadership, love, and role in marriage. —- This podcast is…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E187] The Perfect Treat-Part 2: Rediscovering Love
Rey & Annie reflect on moving from feeling-based love to Christ-centered love, offering Scripture and practical steps to rediscover God's unconditional love in…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E186] The Perfect Treat-Part 1: Redefining Love
Rey & Annie share how Scripture reshaped their understanding of marital love and why aligning our hearts with God's definition matters for every marriage. —-…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E185] A Good Laugh, Until... - Part 5: Joyful Marriage Practices
Rey & Annie closes the series by sharing practical, faith-centered habits and conversation prompts to keep joy alive in marriage even amid grief. —- This…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E184] A Good Laugh, Until... - Part 4: Wives’ Path to Understanding and Healing
Annie vulnerably shares how grief, humor, and surrender shaped her journey — learning understanding, healing, and lasting joy in marriage through Christ. —-…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E183] A Good Laugh, Until... - Part 3: Husbands’ Call to Emotional Leadership
Rey speaks directly to husbands about relearning emotions—joy, grief, and faithful leadership in marriage—anchored in scripture and intentional discipleship…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E182] A Good Laugh, Until... - Part 2: Relearning Joy Through Grief and Growth
Rey & Annie share how relearning joy and happiness in Christ shaped their marriage — embracing grief and growth together as they anchor emotions in scripture…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E181] A Good Laugh, Until... - Part 1: Defining Joy and Happiness Biblically
Rey & Annie unpack biblical perspectives on happiness and joy — what they mean, how they differ, and how faith anchors both even amid grief. —- This podcast is…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E180] Who Can Be Against Us?-Part 5: Armor & Encouragement
Rey & Annie close the series with practical spiritual habits—putting on God’s armor, maintaining encouragement in marriage, and relying on Scripture and prayer…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E179] Who Can Be Against Us?-Part 4: Women of Encouragement
Annie speaks directly to wives about emotional responses to discouragement, surrendering pain to God, and becoming steady encouragers through Scripture and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E178] Who Can Be Against Us?-Part 3: Strength Through Scripture
Rey speaks directly to husbands about discouragement, spiritual leadership, and relying on God’s Word and daily communion with Him to guide marriage decisions…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E177] Who Can Be Against Us?-Part 2: Redirected by God
Rey & Annie reflect on God redirecting marriages, trusting His will amid setbacks, and how obedience transforms couples into witnesses of His grace. —- This…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E176] Who Can Be Against Us?-Part 1: United in Spiritual Battle
Rey & Annie share how unity in marriage strengthens hope amid spiritual warfare, why the enemy targets relationships, and how a single faithful heart can shift…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E175] The Return From Hands-On Helping - Part 5: Hands-On Financial Habits
Rey & Annie close the series with concrete, biblical practices for couples to steward money well — records, goals, reviews, and spiritual habits to keep Christ…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E174] The Return From Hands-On Helping - Part 4: Prudent Wife
Annie speaks to wives about repentance, prudence, and how the Gospel reshapes household stewardship. Practical encouragement rooted in Proverbs and transformed…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E173] The Return From Hands-On Helping - Part 3: Provider, Steward, Servant
Rey shares a husband’s testimony of trusting God through financial hardship, tithing, and growing faith — a candid call for husbands to lead with stewardship…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E172] The Return From Hands-On Helping - Part 2: Stewardship
Rey & Annie dig deeper into biblical stewardship—God owns all, provides opportunities, and calls us to faithful management of His resources. A heart-focused…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E171] The Return From Hands-On Helping - Part 1: Money & Grace
Rey & Annie share a candid reflection on money, pride, and the need to invite God into our finances. Practical, biblical, and heartfelt — a call to honest…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E170] Have You Found It? - Part 5: Habits for Lasting Change
Rey & Annie share three non-negotiable habits—daily devotion, intentional conversation, and accountability—that helped them replace denial with lasting…
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[E169] Have You Found It? - Part 4: Grief to Renewal
Annie speaks tenderly to wives about grief, performance, and finding rest in Christ. Andrew guides listeners to receive God’s comfort and practical…
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[E168] Have You Found It? - Part 3: Rediscovering Faith
Husbands — are you leading or just bearing the weight? 💬 In Part 3 of “Have You Found It?” Rey vulnerably shares how God transformed his patterns of denial…
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[E167] Have You Found It? - Part 2: Five Hidden Barriers
Rey & Annie name five common barriers—rationalizing, self-pity, blame, comfort zones, and ignorance—that keep couples from God’s truth. Andrew guides listeners…
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[E166] Have You Found It? - Part 1: Facing Our True Selves
Rey & Annie open Season 1 with a candid, biblical reflection on denial, brokenness, and the hope of restoration through God’s grace. Andrew guides listeners…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E165] A Whale of a Lesson - Part 5: Habits of Grace
Rey & Annie wrap the series with a gospel-centered roadmap: discipleship, replacing bad habits with rhythms of grace, and leaning on the Spirit for lasting…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E164] A Whale of a Lesson - Part 4: A Wife’s Walk
A wife’s candid reflection on discipleship, relying on God’s grace to respond to annoying habits with patience, humility, and spiritual growth rooted in…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E163] A Whale of a Lesson - Part 3: A Husband's Honest Look
A husband’s candid reflection on how annoying habits began, the temptation to retaliate, and how discipleship and Christlike humility (Philippians 2:3-8)…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E162] A Whale of a Lesson - Part 2: Handling Habits
Rey & Annie share biblically grounded, practical ways to respond to annoying habits in marriage — focusing on personal growth, respectful communication, and…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E161] A Whale of a Lesson - Part 1: Understanding Annoying Habits
Rey & Annie reflect on how repetitive habits form and how grace, patience, and Christ-centered encouragement help spouses toward lasting change. A hopeful…
Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel[E160] Kidney Saves Marriage - Part 5: Practical Sacrifice
Rey & Annie bring practical, Scripture-rooted steps from Romans 12:1-2 to help couples offer daily, Spirit-led sacrifices that restore and renew marriages. —-…