Couples’ Journey Blog Series Podcast

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 Annie walk you through the A.C.T.S. model and simple family rhythms that helped them grow closer to God — and to each other.
Join us for practical tips, gentle encouragement, and a reminder that prayer is all about knowing God, not just getting answers. Start small, be honest, and watch your relationship with Him deepen.
 
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 21, Day 5 .

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 start praying over every meal — and how small acts of faith can open hearts over time.
Listen for gentle encouragement, practical tips for inviting loved ones into prayer, and a reminder to extend grace when people don't respond right away. It's an intimate, hopeful conversation you won't want to miss.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 21, Day 4 .

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 family—shifted his focus from answers to the presence of God, inspired by A.W. Tozer.
Try a small change tonight: quiet your routine, kneel (or bow), and lean into prayer as a two-way conversation. We’re in this together—one real, heartfelt prayer at a time.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 21, Day 3 .

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 episode Rey and Annie walk us through four common roadblocks (the world, the flesh, the deceiver, and the challenge of faith) drawn from Bill Kynes' insights, and they share honest, practical moments about choosing silence, humility, and trust.
It’s short but powerful: press pause on the noise, admit where you’re weak, and invite the Holy Spirit back into the conversation. If you’ve been stuck or distracted, this is a gentle push to start choosing prayer again — one small decision at a time.
Stick around for part three where they’ll unpack real, doable steps to rebuild a prayer life that actually changes your marriage and your walk with God.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 21, Day 2.

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 honest, practical reflections on making prayer a lived practice in marriage and family life.
Whether you\'re seasoned in faith or just starting out, join our Couples Journey with Christ series to deepen your prayer life, overcome common barriers, and grow closer to one another through spirit-led conversations with God.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 21, Day 1 .

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, heart-to-heart reflections about putting God first, trusting His timing, and letting real transformation start in the heart.
They remind us that change often comes through steady seeking, genuine repentance, and asking for help—so don’t give up or go passive. If you’re wrestling with slow progress, this episode offers encouragement, practical steps, and a warm invitation to lean on God and others as you walk the journey.
 
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 22, Day 5.

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 God with money.
It’s a gentle reminder that stewardship isn’t just about budgets and backups, but about letting our hearts be reshaped by God’s provision and wisdom. Walk with us as we learn to trust Him in every part of life, including our finances.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 22, Day 4.

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) can feel overwhelming. We talk about moments of fear, not knowing what to say to lenders, and how turning to God, prayer, and honest family conversations became our lifeline.
If you’re wrestling with big external pressures, this short episode is a reminder that God can turn hardship into growth and that you don’t have to face it alone. Stick with us — there’s hope, practical lessons, and a gentle nudge to keep trusting and taking small steps forward.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series - Week 22, Day 3.

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 Something" as they explore how communication, gospel truth, and God's grace can turn good intentions into real, lasting change.
They get honest about moving from words to action in marriage, leaning on the Holy Spirit, and standing firm in faith—small, faithful steps that actually make a difference. Tune in and take one step with us today.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 22, Day 2.

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 do, and offer a simple, faithful step you can take this week with your spouse.
Pick one small action — a date night, a prayer time, or joining a group — and watch how faith plus effort starts to shift your marriage. Come along with us.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 22, Day 1.