Fight For Your Marriage Podcast

In this powerful episode, Maurice and LaShunda share their testimony of reconciliation. When their marriage was falling apart, Maurice left in search of peace, away from his family. Devastated but determined, LaShunda leaned into the Lord and began a personal journey of healing and restoration.   You'll appreciate Maurice's honesty as he shares the inner battle he faced while trying to find a path...

In this powerful episode, Charlyne and Lori sit down with Tessa, a woman standing boldly for the restoration of her marriage. Tessa shares how God has met her in the middle of heartbreak and uncertainty, giving her strength to forgive, peace in the waiting, and a renewed relationship with Jesus.   Her story is one of daily surrender. Tessa explains how she trusts God's will—even if restoration tak...

Charlyne is back on the other side of the mic in this episode as she shares about life after marriage restoration.   You will hear about the highs and lows of marriage restoration, as well as what to look for in your own marriage. Charlyne will share the shocking decision Bob made shortly after he came home that made her think she was in the midst of a false start.   Standing for marriage restorat...

In this powerful episode, Charlyne steps behind the mic as Lori interviews her about her personal journey of standing for marriage restoration. Hear the full testimony, from the early days of her marriage with Bob to the spiritual struggles they both faced.   Charlyne opens up about the pain, the prayers she prayed, and the God moments she saw leading up to their remarriage. You will be encouraged...

In this episode, Charlyne and Lori respond to questions and insights from our recent survey, sharing how Rejoice Marriage Ministries is walking with you.   They share their heart for helping you grow in your relationship with Jesus, they will provide scripture-based strategies to fight spiritual battles, and resources to support you through every season of your journey. Whether you're feeling lone...

Are you feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges?   Are you battling anxiety, fear, or doubt? In this episode, we share a sermon from Pastor Scott Baugh, from Journey Church, that will encourage you.   Pastor Scott will help you shift your perspective. Instead of looking at how big your problem is, what would happen if you started looking at how big your God is? You will walk away from this episod...

It's easy to believe that infidelity leaves only one option: divorce. But through personal experience, we've seen that healing and restoration are possible when you invite God into the broken places of your marriage.   In this episode, we're joined by Kallista Sanchez, author of Forgiving What the World Says You Shouldn't: Releasing the Chains of Bitterness in Unequally Yoked Marriages .   This co...

In this episode, Lori sits down with author Kristen Strong, author of Desperate Woman Seeks Friends: Real Talk About Connection, Rejection, and Trying Again for the Friendships You Need to talk about a topic many of us struggle with—friendship.   When your marriage is in crisis, the ripple effects often touch every part of your life, including your friendships. Kristen opens up about her own journ...

What do you do when it feels like the enemy is coming at you from every side? In this episode of the Fight for Your Marriage Podcast, Charlyne returns with an update on her health and shares what God has been teaching her during this season.   Charlyne and Lori dive into the reality of spiritual warfare, drawing from Your Story Has a Villain by Jonathan Pokluda, and discuss how to combat fear, bit...

Life is full of changes, and marriage is no exception. As we go through different seasons, some triggers can disrupt a relationship. We want to help you learn how to grow as a Christian and support your spouse. One area where women need support is through the changes that come with peri-menopause and mid-life changes.   In this episode, we're joined by Danna Demetre, a nurse, health coach, fitness...

You may find yourself praying, "Please, God, no more hard things." Nicki Koziarz, author and speaker with Proverbs 31 Ministries, knows how that feels. Doubt and disbelief can begin to creep into our lives without warning.   When unbelief strikes, we must decide whether to trust God or be overcome by doubt.   In this episode, we sit down with Nicki and discuss the spiritual journey doubt can take...

Nick Stumbo is the Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, a ministry that helps people find hope and healing from the effects of sexual brokenness. Nick knows firsthand how a pornography addiction can destroy a person and marriage. In this conversation, Lori and Nick talk about current statistics surrounding porn use in the church from a study they did in partnership with the Barna Group. Y...

In this episode of the Fight for Your Marriage podcast, Lori interviews Mike and Leigh Ann, who share how God has restored their marriage and is now using them to minister to others.   Mike and Leigh Ann thought they had they had a strong marriage. Leigh Ann was unaware of a secret that Mike had carried with him for decades. One secret led to another, and on the eve of their 28 th anniversary, Lei...

Happy New Year! As we start 2025, we want to share some powerful testimonies of how God has been moving in the lives of a few of our Rejoice Marriage Ministries listeners. You will be inspired and encouraged as you hear these stories.   2025 Bible Reading Calendar     Follow on Instagram -  @rejoicemarriageministries   Follow on Facebook - @rejoicemarriageministries   Every day, you can receive en...

Mary has been fighting for marriage restoration for a long time. We know how weary a person can become in a season of waiting, but you won't see that in Mary right now. While there have been seasons that have been challenging, Mary tells us how the Lord has sustained her in the waiting. In this episode, Mary will share her story and testimony of God's faithfulness in her life.   Whether you have b...

Rhonda's world came crashing down when she found out about her husband's affair. Months before this revelation, a friend had told her about Rejoice Marriage Ministries and the Charlyne Cares devotionals.   Rhonda started praying and began seeing the Bible come alive to her in a new way. She started hearing from God and interceding for her husband's life to be transformed. She began to see that tra...

Elischeba had no idea when she married Adam that he had struggled with an addiction to pornography for most of his life. Once his sin was revealed, they had to decide if they were willing to fight for their marriage.   Year-End Giving     Follow on Instagram - @rejoicemarriageministries   Follow on Facebook - @rejoicemarriageministries   Every day, you can receive encouragement straight to your in...

Have you ever asked yourself, "When will this end?" or "Should I tell my spouse I am standing for my marriage?" Maybe you have wondered how to answer questions of those around you who want to know where your spouse is and why you still wear your wedding rings. You are not alone. Many people ask these same questions.   In this episode, Charlyne and Lori will share Truth from scripture and powerful...

*Warning* This episode deals with suicide and suicidal tendencies.   In this episode, Lori interviews Heather Palacios with Wondherful. Heather shares her story of battling suicidal tendencies. She shares how we can help our friends and family who may be struggling with similar thoughts. Heather also talks about grief and losing someone you love to suicide.   Heather's ministry, Wondherful, provid...

Whether you are standing for a marriage to be restored or living with your spouse, it is essential never to stop asking God to change you as an individual and as a couple so you can be more like Jesus in every season.   One way to change is to stop believing the lies of marriage myths. Some of these myths may have even played a role in the breakdown of your marriage. We've all likely heard comment...

Does it feel like your marriage is beyond hope? In this episode, Charlyne and Lori talk with Dr. Bruce and Toni Hebel about allowing God to regenerate your marriage.   When you are done listening to this episode, you can listen to our last conversation with Dr. Bruce and Toni from Episode 176, Learning How to Forgive?   Forgiving Forward Ministries   Would you like some help with forgiveness? We o...

The enemy is so good at deceiving us. That is what happened when Christine decided to end her marriage. Without warning, she took her kids and disappeared. She thought God was leading her away from her marriage.   Her life quickly looked very different than it did when she was walking closely with the Lord. Meanwhile, Jason was praying and standing for their marriage to be restored. They share the...

They met at Bible College, graduated, married, and were ready to serve the Lord together for the rest of their lives. That was until the enemy snuck in and started tempting John with feelings of hopelessness and despair.   Jill was steadfast in her fight to see John freed from the grip of Satan. While hard, she remained focused on God's will for their family. This conversation will bless you.    ...

Do you wish you could easily "fix" your spouse? Is that the right approach? In this episode, our guest, Matt Loehr, talks about the tools God gives us to work on our marriage and examine if we need to focus on fixing ourselves or our spouse.   Dare to Be Different – Biblical Marriage Mentoring

I n this episode, we sit down for an honest conversation with Justin and Trisha Davis, founders of RefineUs Ministries .   After planting their first church, Justin had an affair. In an instant, Trisha realized they had lost everything – their income, church, family, and marriage. What happened over the next few years was a journey of pain, grief, and healing as God transformed them and their marr...