Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel

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. Practical truths for couples seeking a Christ-centered marriage. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2024 Blog Series Week 36, Day 2 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide.  – Today’s podcast i...

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 and marriage. Practical, pastoral, and encouraging truths to help listeners move from claim to change. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2024  Blog Series Week 36, Day 1 . Visit the blog link to access to the f...

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 relational intimacy before physical intimacy. In this episode (we haven’t read the book yet) we share highlights from our conversation, practical prompts couples can try this week, and why premarital preparation matters. Pour a cup, join the conve...

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 and goals, generosity, emergency savings, and seeking wise counsel—anchored in Christ and guided by the Holy Spirit (Proverbs 21:5; Matthew 6:33; Philippians 4:6-7).   —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025...

Part 4 explores the pain and growth of closing a longtime business, trusting God's provision, and embracing shifting roles in marriage. Through honest dialogue, Scripture, and surrendered decisions, discover how God transforms loss into unity, calling couples to faith-filled stewardship and renewed identity beyond cultural expectations.   —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus...

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 misplaced priorities and love of money can harm marriages, and how repentance, shared responsibility, and trusting God lead to lasting transformation.   —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series W...

Part 2 explores how childhood experiences and hidden money narratives shape adult financial habits. Learn how compassionate listening, humble confession, and biblical practices (Proverbs 20:5; Colossians 3:12-14; Ephesians 4:29) help couples surface these stories, replace judgment with empathy, and move toward unified stewardship.   —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Minis...

 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 4:9-10, we explore foresight, unified planning as a couple, and how renewed dependence on Christ reshapes stewardship, contentment, and practical money decisions. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Se...

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 importance of recognizing God's grace, the impact of their experiences, and practical ways to navigate life's challenges together.   This is part 9 of  the Couple’s Journey Experience  https://couplesjourney.org/cj-experience   where Rey &am...

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, deepen intimacy, and expand faith. Learn practical ways to become “more than conquerors” through Christ amid shared struggles. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 47, Day 5 . Visit the blog l...

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 the Holy Spirit help us release inner burdens and step up with self-compassion, rest, and biblical truth. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 47, Day 4 . Visit the blog link to access to t...

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 and gospel examples, and practical encouragement to rely on Scripture and the Holy Spirit to shake off bitterness and step up in humble leadership.   —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week...

In Part 2 we bring the "shake it off" mindset into marriage. Learn practical, faith-centered ways to release resentment, resist retaliation, and replace defensiveness with grace-filled responses that heal conflict and deepen connection.   —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 47, Day 2 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide...

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 space. Learn a practical, faith-centered approach to recognize, refuse, and release negativity so you stay free to step up in love and service. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 47, Da...

In this episode, Rey and Annie discuss the importance of guarding the heart while embracing spiritual transformation. They share their experiences with pain and the “methods of duty” as practical steps for maintaining a Christ-centered life, emphasizing how these practices lead to spiritual growth and fulfillment in their marriage.   This is part 8  of  the Couple’s Journey Experience  https://cou...

The series finale offers concrete, faith-centered applications for practicing empathetic love in marriage—listening, validating, prioritizing your spouse, and disciplining with empathy. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 46, Day 5 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide.  – Today’s podcast is brought to you by Couples Jou...

Part 4 examines how biblical understanding — anchored in Christ and wisdom from Proverbs — secures spiritual and relational stability, helping spouses stay grounded and faithful during tests. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025  Blog Series Week 46, Day 4. Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide.  – Today’s podcast is brought to you by Coupl...

Part 3 explores how husbands (and spouses) can respond with empathetic presence when their partner is hurting—prioritizing understanding, biblical encouragement, and trust in God over quick fixes. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 46, Day 3 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide.  – Today’s podcast is brought to you by...

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 in our union. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 46, Day 2 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide.  – Today’s podcast is brought to you by Couples Journey with Chri...

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 and empowers empathetic, marriage-transforming action. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 46, Day 1 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide.  – Today’s podcast is...

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 condition relates to emotional responses and encounters with pain, emphasizing the need for transformation through God's grace and the Holy Spirit.   This is part 7 of  the Couple’s Journey Experience [https://couplesjourney.org/cj-experien...

Rey & Annie offer practical, faith-centered steps for couples to unpack hidden baggage—self-reflection, honest communication, forgiveness, spiritual connection, and a commitment to growth—so marriages can be renewed and anchored in Christ. —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 45, Day 5 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection...

Annie speaks to wives and mothers about renewing faith, identifying hidden baggage, and practicing honest self-reflection, empathetic communication, and spiritual leadership in the home (Psalm 51; Isaiah 40:31).   —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 45, Day 4 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide.  – Today’s podcast is b...

Rey shares a personal reflection for husbands on recognizing generational wounds, surrendering hidden anger and pain to Christ, and leading families with vulnerability,    —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 45, Day 3. Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide.  – Today’s podcast is brought to you by Couples Journey with Chris...

Rey & Annie unpack the consequences of ignoring inner truth—how hidden baggage erodes intimacy, trust, and spiritual connection in marriage—and point listeners to humility, confession, and Christ-centered restoration (Micah 6:8; James 4:10).   —-   This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025  Blog Series Week 45, Day 2 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflec...