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Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel
Restoring Marriage. Relearning Love. Rejoicing in Christ.
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[E99] A Place of Love - Part 4: Another Growing Season in Love
In Part Four of 'A Place of Love,' host Annie shares her profound insights on the continuous journey of love and growth within marriage. She reflects on the…
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[E98] A Place of Love - Part 3: Communicating Through Change
In Part Three of 'A Place of Love,' host Rey opens up about the complexities of communication in marriage, especially during times of transition. Drawing from…
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[E97] A Place of Love - Part 2: Another Growing Season Through Challenges
In Part Two of 'A Place of Love,' hosts Rey and Annie continue their journey by addressing the impact of life’s challenges on their relationship. They explore…
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[E96] A Place of Love - Part 1: Embracing the Journey for the New Year
In Part One of 'A Place of Love,' hosts Rey and Annie candidly share their reflections on the trials and transformations their marriage has faced over the past…
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[E95] Setting New Year’s Goals Together - Part 5: Practical Applications for Goal-Setting Anchored in Faith
In this final episode of the Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Podcast series, "Setting New Year Goals Together," Rey and Annie dive into practical steps for…
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[E94] Setting New Year’s Goals Together - Part 4: A Wife’s Perspective on Building a Faith-Filled Home
In this episode, Annie shares her insightful reflections aimed at encouraging fellow wives to embrace their unique roles in the goal-setting journey. Discover…
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[E93] Setting New Year’s Goals Together - Part 3: A Husband’s Journey to Intentional Goal-Setting
In Part Three of "Setting New Year Goals Together,"Rey invites listeners to explore how a deeper relationship with God can transform the approach to goal…
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[E92] Setting New Year’s Goals Together - Part 2: Heartfelt Vision, Turning to Marriage Purpose
Feeling stuck bringing corporate-style goal-setting into your marriage? In Part 2 of our series, Rey and Annie talk about how the condition of your heart…
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[E91] Setting New Year’s Goals Together - Part 1: New Year, New Heart
Hey friend — ready to turn those New Year wishes into real, faith-filled goals? Join R1y and Annie as they walk through practical, heart-focused steps for…
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[E90] Couple’s Reflection on Christmas, Part 5: Anchor Your Marriage in the Hope of Christ
Hey friend — join Rey and Annie as they close out our Couples Reflection on Christmas with a warm, honest look at how Jesus' birth can reshape your marriage…
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[E89] Couple’s Reflection on Christmas, Part 4: Mary's Quiet Courage, Lesson for Wives
Hey friend — in this short episode Annie walks us through Mary’s reactions to the angel’s surprising news and teases out what those moments can teach wives…
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[E88] Couple’s Reflection on Christmas, Part 3: When Fear Meets Faith, Joseph’s Example
Hey friend — when marriage throws you a curveball, this episode reminds you that fear doesn’t have to be the final word. Rey walks us through Joseph’s response…
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[E87] Couple’s Reflection on Christmas, Part 2: Seeing Emmanuel in the Midst of Struggle
Hey friend — ever realize you’re standing right next to a sign from God and didn’t notice? In this episode Rey and Annie walk through Isaiah 7–9 and invite us…
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[E86] Couple’s Reflection on Christmas, Part 1:How the Christmas Story Can Heal and Strengthen Your Marriage
Hey friend — this episode walks with Rey and Annie as they peel back the Christmas story and show how Joseph and Mary’s faith, humility, and courage can…
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[E85] Keeping the Covenant Strong - Part 5: Embracing the Covenant
Have you ever wondered what makes a marriage a covenant instead of a contract? In this final episode, Rey and Annie share honest, practical ways they’ve…
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[E84] Keeping the Covenant Strong - Part 4: Strengthening the Covenant Through Spiritual Habits
Have you ever wondered if faith could be the thing that holds your marriage together? In this episode Annie shares how putting Christ at the center turned…
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[E83] Keeping the Covenant Strong - Part 3: Anchoring Our Marriage in Faith
Ever wondered what makes a marriage last? Join Rey as he shares how two divorces, God's intervention, and daily devotion transformed his marriage with…
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[E82] Keeping the Covenant Strong - Part 2: Understanding Scripture’s Stance on Divorce
Have you ever felt the weight of understanding God's design for marriage? In part two of Keeping the Covenant Strong, Rey and Annie walk with you through…
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[E81] Keeping the Covenant Strong - Part 1: Rediscovering God’s Design for Marriage
Hey friend — if you’ve been wondering how to defend marriage in a culture that keeps changing the rules, this episode is for you. We’re kicking off our series…
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Praying Like Never Before - Part 5: Practical Steps to Help Couples and Families Grow in Prayer
Have you ever wished your prayers felt less like a checklist and more like a conversation with God? In this final episode of Praying Like Never Before, Ray and…
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Praying Like Never Before - Part 4: Inviting Unbelieving Husbands to Pray - Is It Possible?
What if one honest invitation could change everything? In this episode, Annie shares how a raw moment of prayer and vulnerability led her husband and kids to…
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Praying Like Never Before - Part 3: Leading Your Family in Prayer and Growing Spiritually
What if the key to deeper intimacy with God is tucked into your daily prayers? Rey shares honestly how intentional, humble prayer—both alone and with…
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Praying Like Never Before - Part 2: Common Hindrances to Prayer
Imagine if overcoming obstacles in your prayer life could transform your relationship with God — how would that change your faith journey? Hey friend, in this…
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Praying Like Never Before - Part 1: The Importance of Prayer
In a world full of noise, this episode invites you to rediscover prayer as a powerful, personal connection with God — and with your spouse. Ray and Annie share…
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Don’t Just Talk About It - Do Something - Part 5: The Journey of Persistent Faith
Hey friend—feeling stuck or discouraged when change seems slow? In the final part of "Don't Just Talk About It, Do Something," Rey and Annie share honest…
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Don’t Just Talk About It-Do Something - Part 4: Trusting Through Trials
Hey friend—Annie shares a raw, honest story about discovering fraud in their business account and how that painful loss became a surprising lesson in trusting…
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Don’t Just Talk About It-Do Something - Part 3: Faith in the Face of Challenges
Hey friend — in this episode Rey gets real about how changes that involve more than just you and your spouse (like finances, business shifts, and the pandemic)…
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Don’t Just Talk About It - Do Something - Part 2: Cultivating Inner Foundations
What if the biggest obstacle to change isn't effort but the quiet battle in our hearts? Join Rey and Annie in Part 2 of "Don't Just Talk About It, Do…
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Don’t Just Talk About It - Do Something - Part 1: From Intention to Implementation
Hey — Rey and Annie here to invite you into Part One of "Don't Just Talk About It, Do Something." We explore why change feels easy to talk about but hard to…
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Making Time to Talk - Part 5: Rebuilding Love Through Intentional Conversations & God’s Help
Hey friend — notice your conversations with your spouse getting surface-level? In this final part of Making Time to Talk, Rey and Annie gently remind us that…
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Making Time to Talk - Part 4: Renewed Hearts, Forgiveness and Reconciliation
Hey friend — if talks with your spouse are sliding into tension instead of connection, Annie’s reflections are for you: the Holy Spirit can gently reveal…
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Making Time to Talk - Part 3: When Disagreements Come, Embrace Grace & Growth
Ever snapped at your spouse and then immediately regretted it? Rey’s honest story shows how even those of us walking with Christ can fall into old habits when…
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Making Time to Talk - Part 2: Confronting Reality, Embracing Hope
Hey friend—if you’ve ever felt stuck, wounded, or shut down in your marriage, this episode is for you. Rey and Annie gently walk us through facing our…
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Making Time to Talk - Part 1: Building Bridges in Marriage and Life
Hey friend — imagine one honest conversation that brings you closer, heals old wounds, and helps you see each other again. In "Making Time to Talk" Rey and…
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Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Part 5: Rediscover What Truly Matters
Hey friend — if you feel like life and marriage are running you on a nonstop loop, this episode is a gentle invitation to stop and breathe. We wrap up our…
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Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Part 4: Slow Down, Listen, Love
Hey friend — if you’ve been running on autopilot, this episode is a cozy invitation to stop, breathe, and choose what really nourishes your heart and family…
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Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Part 3: Serving with Heart, Overcoming Distractions
Hey friend — what if the things that frustrate you in service are actually invitations from God to grow? In this episode Ray walks us through Martha and Mary…
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Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Par 2: Rediscover Marriage's Purpose
Ever feel like busyness and stress have taken over your marriage? In part two of our Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel series, we unpack the Mary and Martha story…
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Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Part 1: Reclaiming Time and Focus
Hey friend — ever feel like life and marriage are on autopilot? In this episode of Couples Journey we take a breath and talk about stepping off the hamster…
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Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 5: Trusting God’s Guidance as a Couple
Welcome to the final part of the "Looking for Good Excuses" series. Ray and Annie share heartfelt reflections on trusting God's guidance, avoiding excuses, and…
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Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 4: Embracing the “Helper” Role as a Wife
In part four of "Looking for a Good Excuse," Annie shares her journey of embracing her biblical role as a wife—supporting her husband with humility, faith, and…
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Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 3: When Pride Drives Decisions, Consulting Spouse Helps
Hey friend — ever let pride or independence make a choice for you and wished you could press rewind? In this episode Ray opens up about a costly decision, how…
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Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 2: When Past Threatens God’s Promise, Trust God's Timing
Hey friend — in part two Rey and Annie keep it real about how past choices and old habits can still trip us up, and why surrendering those things to God and…
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Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 1: Finding God’s Why, Reclaiming Marriage Goals
Hey friend — ever feel like your marriage goals got lost along the way? In this first episode of "Looking for a Good Excuse?" Ray and Annie open up about how…
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Being Angry the Right Way — Part 5: Turning Anger into Growth
We’re wrapping up the "Being Angry the Right Way" series with Rey and Annie sharing honest, lived-out steps — from the Stoops’ six-step plan to simple habits…
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Being Angry the Right Way - Part 4: Walking in Christ Even Amidst Anger
Hey friend — ever get triggered by something as tiny as who washes the dishes? In this episode Annie opens up about the little things that light up anger in…
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Being Angry the Right Way - Part 3: Transforming Pride in Anger
Ever wondered how to be angry the right way without wrecking your health or marriage? In this episode, Rey shares his personal journey toward understanding…
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Being Angry the Right Way — Part 2: From Outbursts to Healing
Hey friend — ever feel like trying to control anger only makes you more frustrated? In Part 2 of "Being Angry the Right Way," Ray and Annie share honest…
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Being Angry the Right Way — Part 1: Rooting Out Anger in Marriage
Imagine a marriage where understanding your heart's true roots transforms every conflict into growth — welcome to our new weekly podcast series. Today Ray and…
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Make a Guilt-Free Drop - Part 5 : Guilt No More! Embracing Grace and Freedom in Marriage
Join Rey and Annie in this final episode of the "Making a Guilt-Free Drop" series as they reveal how shifting your perspective on guilt with God's truth can…
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Make a Guilt-Free Drop - Part 4 : Embracing God’s Love for Lasting Transformation
Hey friend — if you’ve been carrying that heavy load of guilt, Annie’s here to remind you that God’s grace covers our mistakes and meets us right where we are…
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Make a Guilt-Free Drop - Part 3 : Embracing Forgiveness and Leadership in Marriage
Hey friend — ever have a little nagging guilt about a missed promise or choices you wish you could redo? In this episode Rey shares a funny family story and a…
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Make a Guilt-Free Drop - Part 2 : Embracing Grace and Sanctification in Marriage
Feeling overwhelmed by guilt? Join Rey and Annie as they unpack the profound truth in Romans 8:1—there is now no condemnation for those in Christ. Discover how…
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Make a Guilt-Free Drop - Part 1: No Condemnation, Anchoring Guilt to Christ
Imagine a moment when guilt feels overwhelming, yet a voice inside you whispers, there is no condemnation. Today, Rey and Annie dive into how this truth can…
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Total Commitment, Part 5: Let’s Build a Christ-Centered Marriage
What if the key to a lasting marriage isn't fixing every fight, but letting God change us from the inside out? In this final episode of the Total Commitment…
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Total Commitment, Part 4: When Worldly Narratives Threaten Your Marriage
Hey friend — come listen to Annie’s honest story about trading shaky, worldly ideas for a Christ-centered vision of marriage and motherhood. She talks about…
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Total Commitment, Part 3: Press On In Transforming Your Marriage
Imagine if your past struggles and mistakes no longer held you back. What new heights could your marriage reach? Hey friends — welcome back to the Couples…
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Total Commitment, Part 2: Run the Race Together, A Christ-Centered Marriage Guide
Hey friend — in this episode Rey and Annie dig into Philippians 3 and remind us that marriage is a race we run together with Christ as our goal. Let go of past…
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Total Commitment, Part 1: An Emergency Room for Hurt Hearts
Hey friend — imagine there was a marriage ER you could run into whenever things hit the fan. In this first episode of our Total Commitment series, Rey and…
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Hot Thoughts, Part 5: From Pride to Partnership, Embracing Grace in Marriage
Are pride and self-centeredness still holding you back from truly experiencing the transformation Jesus offers? Welcome to the last part of Couples Journey…