Couples’ Journey Blog Series Podcast

Making Time to Talk - Part 5: Rebuilding Love Through Intentional Conversations & God’s Help

Hey friend — notice your conversations with your spouse getting surface-level? In this final part of Making Time to Talk, Rey and Annie gently remind us that true connection grows when we make space for intentional chats, invite the Holy Spirit, and let God’s truth reshape how we love.
It’s not about perfect words but small, steady acts—checking in, listening, praying together—that, with the Spirit’s help, turn everyday talk into a deeper, lasting love. Come along and let’s start making time to really talk.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 15, Day 5.

Making Time to Talk - Part 4: Renewed Hearts, Forgiveness and Reconciliation

Hey friend — if talks with your spouse are sliding into tension instead of connection, Annie’s reflections are for you: the Holy Spirit can gently reveal what’s hiding in our hearts and open the way for real healing through ongoing, intentional conversation.
Take heart — God’s grace is enough to help you move from reacting to responding, stay humble, and keep choosing helpful, loving conversations even when it’s hard. You’re not alone on this journey.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 15, Day 4. 

Making Time to Talk - Part 3: When Disagreements Come, Embrace Grace & Growth

Ever snapped at your spouse and then immediately regretted it? Rey’s honest story shows how even those of us walking with Christ can fall into old habits when disappointment hits.
He and Annie choose to apologize, talk it through, and lean on God’s grace — turning a messy moment into a step toward deeper understanding and unity.
If you’re trying to love well in marriage, this episode is a gentle reminder: humility, quick forgiveness, and time with God help us grow together.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 15, Day 3. 

Making Time to Talk - Part 2: Confronting Reality, Embracing Hope

Hey friend—if you’ve ever felt stuck, wounded, or shut down in your marriage, this episode is for you. Rey and Annie gently walk us through facing our shortcomings—not to shame us, but to point us back to God’s grace, the life-changing hope of Jesus, and healthier ways to talk with our spouse.
It’s okay if you’re not “fixed” yet—this is a journey of conversion, sanctification, and real conversations. Stick with it, check out the recommended study, and keep making time to talk—because healing and connection happen one honest conversation at a time.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 15, Day 2.

Making Time to Talk - Part 1: Building Bridges in Marriage and Life

Hey friend — imagine one honest conversation that brings you closer, heals old wounds, and helps you see each other again. In "Making Time to Talk" Rey and Annie walk with you through the tough stuff of marriage, showing how simple, intentional conversations can open the door to grace and growth.
Stick around, follow the series, and share this with someone who needs encouragement — we’re learning to speak, listen, and love with God at the center, one talk at a time.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 15, Day 1. 

Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Part 5: Rediscover What Truly Matters

Hey friend — if you feel like life and marriage are running you on a nonstop loop, this episode is a gentle invitation to stop and breathe.
We wrap up our Martha and Mary series by sharing heartfelt reflections on what it looks like to trade the frantic rush for quiet presence, choose the one necessary thing (Christ and each other), and let God prune away what’s holding you back. Come listen, be encouraged, and take one small step toward peace in your home.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 41, Day 5.

Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Part 4: Slow Down, Listen, Love

Hey friend — if you’ve been running on autopilot, this episode is a cozy invitation to stop, breathe, and choose what really nourishes your heart and family. Annie walks us through the Mary-and-Martha reminder to prioritize presence, prayer, and real connection over the endless busywork.
Stick around for gentle, practical ideas to make space for faith, meaningful conversations, and a calmer home — small changes that make a big difference. Come as you are; let’s slow down together.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 41, Day 4. 

Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Part 3: Serving with Heart, Overcoming Distractions

Hey friend — what if the things that frustrate you in service are actually invitations from God to grow? In this episode Ray walks us through Martha and Mary, how Satan can twist our differences, and how grace helps us get back to what truly matters.
We talk real-life marriage moments, honest failures, and the gentle reminders from Colossians to work heartily for the Lord. Take a breath, reflect on where God’s shifted your heart, and maybe notice one small change you can make today.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 41, Day 3. 

Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Par 2: Rediscover Marriage's Purpose

Ever feel like busyness and stress have taken over your marriage? In part two of our Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel series, we unpack the Mary and Martha story to help you see busyness as an invitation from God to realign with His purpose.
Join us as we talk about humility, honest conversations with your spouse, and trusting the Holy Spirit to guide real change. It’s not about perfection — it’s about choosing what truly matters and letting Christ shape your marriage.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 41, Day 2. 

Stepping Off the Hamster Wheel - Part 1: Reclaiming Time and Focus

Hey friend — ever feel like life and marriage are on autopilot? In this episode of Couples Journey we take a breath and talk about stepping off the hamster wheel: how intentional pauses can renew your marriage and deepen your walk with God.
We unpack the story of Martha and Mary, celebrate choosing presence over perfection, and share simple ways to reconnect, slow down, and find joy together. Come sit with us for a bit — you might just find the space you’ve been missing.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 41, Day 1.