Couples’ Journey Blog Series Podcast

[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 year. As external pressures and confusion challenged their bond, they discovered the importance of anchoring their relationship in Christ. Join them as they explore how acknowledging their struggles has deepened their commitment to each other and led them to seek greater support through faith. This episode sets the stage for a journey toward healing, hope, and a renewed understanding of love in the new year.
 
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 1, Day 1.
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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 transforming biblical insights into meaningful action in your marriage. They explore the teachings from Habakkuk 2:2-3, emphasizing the importance of aligning your goals with God's guidance. Join them as they discuss how to realize, evaluate, and state your goals as a couple, ensuring they are specific, measurable, and rooted in faith. Discover how to navigate challenges together and foster a partnership that honors God. Stay tuned for next week’s exciting series dedicated to further enriching your relationship!
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2024 Blog Series Week 38, Day 5.

[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 how aligning personal aspirations with God's design for marriage can foster a fulfilling and collaborative partnership. As Annie discusses stewardship, accountability, and the wisdom found in Proverbs, listeners will be inspired to reflect on their contributions as wives. Join us for this transformative conversation that emphasizes the importance of faith and intentionality in building strong, God-centered marriages.
 
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2024 Blog Series Week 38, Day 4 .

[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 setting in marriage. Drawing from his personal experiences, Rey emphasizes the importance of stewardship—not just over finances but over all the resources God has given us. He encourages husbands to embrace intentional goal-setting rooted in faith, reflecting on past lessons, and seeking God's guidance in their journeys. Join Rey as he highlights the beauty of accountability and the transformative power of aligning marital goals with God's purpose.
Don't miss tomorrow's episode, where Annie will share her insights specifically for wives, continuing this empowering conversation!
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2024 Blog Series Week 38, Day 3.
 

[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 shapes the way you set goals as a couple and walk through Habakkuk 2:2-3 to help you align your plans with God’s timing and purpose.
They’ll share practical tips—like writing down visions and journaling—and encourage you to listen for God’s voice, cultivate humility, and trust His timing. Perfect if you want to set intentional goals together and grow closer to God in the process.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2024 Blog Series Week 38, Day 2 .

[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 setting goals together as a couple, anchored in Christ. Whether you’re trying this for the first time or you’ve been goal-setting for years, this short reflection offers gentle encouragement and simple practices to help you start and stick with meaningful change.
Dive into a few guided recommendations, including reflecting on last year, having honest conversations with your spouse, and grounding your plans in Habakkuk 2:2–3. Let’s grow together — one intentional step at a time.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2024 Blog Series Week 38, Day 1 .

[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. They'll share simple, practical ways to make Christ the anchor of your daily life together.
If this touched you, take a quiet moment with your spouse to ask, listen, and step toward the light together — and know CJ2  is right there with you on the journey.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 37, Day 5 of 2024.
 
 

[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 today. If you’ve ever felt bewildered, vulnerable, or unsure about God’s plan, Annie’s gentle, faith-filled reflections will encourage you to lean into calm obedience and trust.
She connects Matthew and Luke’s accounts to show how Mary listened, asked, and surrendered — and how that posture can shape our marriages and spiritual lives. Cozy up, take a breath, and let these insights remind you that God meets us in our confusion and calls us to faithful, courageous steps forward.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 37, Day 4  of 2024.

[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 to an uncomfortable situation and how faith turned confusion into courageous care.
He gets real about his own marriage, how grace changed the way he sees Annie, and how anchoring your heart to Jesus brings direction and courage when you feel stuck.
If you’re wrestling with unexpected challenges in your marriage, this is a short, honest encouragement to seek God, lean into love, and take practical steps forward together.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 37, Day 3  of 2024.

[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 to see how Emmanuel’s arrival isn’t just a miracle story, but a call to live pure, present, and anchored in Christ.
If you’re navigating hardship in marriage or life, this is a gentle reminder to choose God’s light over quick fixes and to lean into the promise that God is truly with us. Take a moment, reflect, and let these truths settle in your heart.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 37, Day 2 of 2024.