Couples Journey with Christ Jesus

Couples’ Journey Podcast Channel

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Restoring Marriage. Relearning Love. Rejoicing in Christ. Visit www.couplesjourney.org

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[E163] A Whale of a Lesson - Part 3: A Husband's Honest Look 08.04.2026 6:59

A husband’s candid reflection on how annoying habits began, the temptation to retaliate, and how discipleship and Christlike humility (Philippians 2:3-8) redirected his heart toward grace and intentional change. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 16, Day 3. Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. - #AWhaleOfALesson #Hus...

[E162] A Whale of a Lesson - Part 2: Handling Habits 07.04.2026 9:21

Rey & Annie share biblically grounded, practical ways to respond to annoying habits in marriage — focusing on personal growth, respectful communication, and seeking help together while trusting God’s transforming work. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 16, Day 2 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. - #AWhaleOf...

[E161] A Whale of a Lesson - Part 1: Understanding Annoying Habits 06.04.2026 7:22

Rey & Annie reflect on how repetitive habits form and how grace, patience, and Christ-centered encouragement help spouses toward lasting change. A hopeful, biblical look at growth in marriage. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 16, Day 1 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. - #AWhaleOfALesson #CouplesJourney #C...

[E160] Kidney Saves Marriage - Part 5: Practical Sacrifice 03.04.2026 8:56

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. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 14, Day 5 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. #KidneySavesMarriage #PracticalSacrifice #Romans12Living #CouplesJourney #...

[E159] Kidney Saves Marriage - Part 4: Wives, Anchor Your Hearts 02.04.2026 6:50

Annie speaks to wives about anchoring emotions to God, recognizing unseen love, and relying on the Holy Spirit to transform reactions into Christlike responses. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 14, Day 4 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. #KidneySavesMarriage #AnchorYourHeart #WivesInFaith #HolySpiritLove #Coupl...

[E158] Kidney Saves Marriage - Part 3: Restore & Nurture Love 01.04.2026 8:04

Rey speaks directly to husbands about recognizing God's grace in hard seasons and intentionally nurturing a love that endures. Practical, vulnerable, and rooted in Scripture. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 14, Day 3. Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. #KidneySavesMarriage #HusbandsLead #GraceInMarriage #CouplesJ...

[E157] Kidney Saves Marriage - Part 2: Grace Restores Heart 31.03.2026 7:47

Rey & Annie explore how unprocessed pain blocks love and why embracing God's grace—not worldly fixes—repairs hearts and restores marriages. Practical, hopeful, and rooted in Scripture. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 14, Day 2 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. #KidneySavesMarriage #GraceRestores #CouplesJo...

[E156] Kidney Saves Marriage - Part 1: Sacrificial Love 30.03.2026 7:40

Rey & Annie reflect on the true story of Chip and Cindy Altemos—how a life-saving kidney donation rekindled a broken marriage—and invite listeners to consider how sacrificial love, anchored in God, can transform relationships across generations. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 14, Day 1 . Visit the blog link to access to the free ref...

[E155] The Whisper Test - Part 5: Practical Anchoring 27.03.2026 8:08

Rey & Annie wrap the series with practical steps to recognize and rebuke the “whispers,” deepen spiritual habits, and live a Gospel-anchored marriage through Scripture and the Holy Spirit. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 13, Day 5 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. #TheWhisperTest #AnchoredInChrist #Gosp...

[E154] The Whisper Test - Part 4: Wife's Discernment 26.03.2026 8:18

Annie shares a wife’s view on staying rooted in the Gospel amid temptation, cultural whispers, and marriage struggles — learning discernment through Scripture and the Spirit. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 13, Day 4 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. #TheWhisperTest #WivesJourney #DiscernmentInFaith #Anchor...

[E153] The Whisper Test - Part 3: A Husband's Awakening 25.03.2026 10:15

Rey shares his personal journey from religiosity to a Gospel-centered walk, how John 3:16 reshaped his heart, and what it means to lead a marriage anchored in Christ. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 13, Day 3 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. #TheWhisperTest #HusbandsJourney #GospelLeadership #AnchoredInChr...

[E152] The Whisper Test - Part 2: Spirit, Word, Obedience 24.03.2026 9:55

Rey & Annie unpack how true obedience flows from relationship, not religion — exploring the Holy Spirit’s role, God’s Word, and how faith reshapes marriage and daily life. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 13, Day 2 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. #TheWhisperTest #HolySpiritGuide #GospelNotReligion #Cou...

[E151] The Whisper Test - Part 1: Rescued to Relationship 23.03.2026 8:34

Rey & Annie share how an initial cry for help moved them from “religion” to a living relationship with Jesus, reshaping their marriage by the Gospel, the Holy Spirit, and God’s Word. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 13, Day 1 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. #TheWhisperTest #CouplesJourney #GospelMarria...

[E150] It's Up To You - Part 5: Choices into Practice 20.03.2026 11:08

Today’s episode wraps the series with Rey & Annie’s practical takeaways: how small choices shape behavior, factors that influence decisions, and living your roles under God. Concrete next steps to apply biblical wisdom and science in daily marriage and life. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 12, Day 5. Visit the blog link to access to the...

[E149] It’s Up to You - Part 4: Journey to Understanding 19.03.2026 8:44

Today, Annie shares her reflection for fellow wives on sacrificial choices, seeking understanding, and trusting God through painful seasons. Practical faith, proverbs wisdom, and encouragement to let God reshape marriage. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 12, Day 4 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. —- #ItsUpToYouS...

[E148] It's Up To You - Part 3: Small Daily Choices 18.03.2026 7:58

Rey shares to fellow husbands on how small daily choices shape marriage, the need for unity, and trusting God’s guidance. Practical encouragement for men to yield pride, seek Scripture, and let Christ lead family decisions. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 12, Day 3 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. —- #ItsUpToYou...

[E147] It's Up To You - Part 2: Pain, Choice & Growth 17.03.2026 8:47

In today's episode, Rey and Annie will not refer to science and scripture to show how pain, self-awareness, and choice lead to true restoration in Christ. Let’s explore why processing pain matters for healthier decisions and lasting change. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 12, Day 2. Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide...

[E146] It's Up To You - Part 1: Choice & Self-Efficacy 16.03.2026 7:57

In this episode, Rey and Annie share how the phrase “It’s Up to You” could expose choices, self-efficacy, and spiritual growth. Exploring Bandura’s insights and biblical stories, this episode invites couples to recognize influences on decision-making and to journey with Jesus towards healthier choices. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 12, Da...

[E145] Wait For It - Part 5: Applying Affirmation Together 13.03.2026 8:01

Rey and Annie share practical, Christ-centered steps to replace flattery with genuine affirmation—rooted in prayer, Scripture, and daily dependence on God. Host Andrew wraps the series with actionable ways couples can practice God-honoring encouragement. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 11, Day 5 . Visit the blog link to access to the fre...

[E144] Wait For It - Part 4: Wives Receive & Respond 12.03.2026 7:39

Annie shares a heartfelt, Scripture-centered reflection for wives on receiving and giving affirmation without slipping into flattery. Host Andrew guides listeners to anchor their sensitivity in Christ and cultivate grace-filled encouragement in marriage. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 11, Day 4 . Visit the blog link to access to the fre...

[E143] Wait For It - Part 3: Giving True Affirmation 11.03.2026 8:46

Rey shares a candid, Scripture-centered reflection for husbands on learning to give genuine affirmation over flattery. Host Andrew guides listeners to anchor their words in Christ and practice intentional encouragement within family and service. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 11, Day 3 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflect...

[E142] Wait For It - Part 2: Flattery — Biblical Warnings & Heart Checks 10.03.2026 9:09

Rey and Annie examine the Bible’s warnings about flattery—how it ruins, manipulates, and deceives—and invite listeners to a heart-check toward sincere, God-centered encouragement. Host Andrew guides a practical, Scripture-rooted reflection to help marriages and relationships resist insincere praise. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 11, Da...

[E141] Wait For It - Part 1: Biblical Affirmation vs. Flattery 09.03.2026 6:43

Rey and Annie reflect on how biblical affirmation differs from flattery and why gratitude shaped by Christ is vital for marriage. Host Andrew guides listeners to examine their expressions of thanks, rooted in Scripture, and invites a heart-check toward growth and repentance. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 11, Day 1. Visit the blog link...

[E140] 'Beginnings' as a Couple - Part 5: Practical Rhythms for Lasting Contentment 06.03.2026 9:20

Rey and Annie wrap the series with actionable habits—quiet time, family prayer, and intentional conversations—that help couples anchor contentment in Christ through every new beginning. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 10, Day 5 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. ~ #BeginningsAsACouple #PracticalFaithHabits #Fa...

[E139] 'Beginnings' as a Couple - Part 4: A Wife’s Reflection on Temptation & Hope 05.03.2026 7:25

Annie shares a woman’s honest reflections—seeing echoes of Eve, confronting worldly influences, and discovering the gospel as an everyday anchor that brings hope and spiritual clarity in every new season. —- This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 10, Day 4 . Visit the blog link to access to the free reflection guide. ~ #BeginningsAsACouple #Wives...