Couples’ Journey Blog Series Podcast

Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 5: Trusting God’s Guidance as a Couple

Welcome to the final part of the "Looking for Good Excuses" series. Ray and Annie share heartfelt reflections on trusting God's guidance, avoiding excuses, and working together in His purpose. We hope these lessons inspire you to make meaningful changes, strengthen your marriage, and grow closer to Christ. Stay tuned next week for another impactful series—until then, keep journeying with Christ.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 40, Day 5.

Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 4: Embracing the “Helper” Role as a Wife

In part four of "Looking for a Good Excuse," Annie shares her journey of embracing her biblical role as a wife—supporting her husband with humility, faith, and prayer. She discusses overcoming struggles like control and weaknesses, and how trusting God and working together can bring purpose and unity in marriage. Tune in for encouragement to build a Christ-centered marriage rooted in love, partnership, and grace.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 40, Day 4.
 

Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 3: When Pride Drives Decisions, Consulting Spouse Helps

Hey friend — ever let pride or independence make a choice for you and wished you could press rewind? In this episode Ray opens up about a costly decision, how God’s grace and wise counsel helped him and Annie heal, and why true strength in marriage comes from humility and listening to each other.
Stick around — it’s short, honest, and may just inspire a better way forward together.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 40, Day 3.

Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 2: When Past Threatens God’s Promise, Trust God's Timing

Hey friend — in part two Rey and Annie keep it real about how past choices and old habits can still trip us up, and why surrendering those things to God and waiting on His timing matters for a Christ-centered marriage.
Stick around: this short episode is a gentle, encouraging reminder that setbacks can refine us, God is working for our good (Romans 8:28), and small, prayerful steps together can lead to deeper unity and growth.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 40, Day 2. 
 

Looking for a Good Excuse? - Part 1: Finding God’s Why, Reclaiming Marriage Goals

Hey friend — ever feel like your marriage goals got lost along the way? In this first episode of "Looking for a Good Excuse?" Ray and Annie open up about how leaving military life and discovering Christ forced them to reexamine their plans, own their excuses, and start building a marriage rooted in God’s purpose.
They share honest reflections on communication, wise counsel (Proverbs 15:22), and surrendering dreams to God’s will (Jeremiah 29:11). If you want practical encouragement to realign your goals with God and grow closer as a couple, this episode is for you.
Subscribe, comment, and share — let’s walk this journey together.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series Week 40, Day 1. 

Being Angry the Right Way — Part 5: Turning Anger into Growth

We’re wrapping up the "Being Angry the Right Way" series with Rey and Annie sharing honest, lived-out steps — from the Stoops’ six-step plan to simple habits like, “I need some time to pray.”
Come listen as they talk about using Scripture to discharge anger, asking for do-overs, and leaning on God and community to turn tension into growth in your marriage. It’s real, gentle, and hopeful — like a chat with a friend who’s been there.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series - Week 23, Day 5.

Being Angry the Right Way - Part 4: Walking in Christ Even Amidst Anger

Hey friend — ever get triggered by something as tiny as who washes the dishes? In this episode Annie opens up about the little things that light up anger in marriage, how our upbringing shapes reactions, and why surrendering to God’s grace (not pretending we’ve arrived) is the real game-changer.
It’s honest, hopeful, and practical — a gentle reminder that emotional maturity is a journey, not a finish line. Tune in and let this encourage your marriage and your walk with Christ.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series - Week 23, Day 4 .

Being Angry the Right Way - Part 3: Transforming Pride in Anger

Ever wondered how to be angry the right way without wrecking your health or marriage? In this episode, Rey shares his personal journey toward understanding biblical anger — its purpose, pitfalls, and how relying on God’s grace transformed the way he responds. He and Annie also reveal practical habits they use to prevent anger from destroying their bond, offering hope and steps for couples seeking deeper connection.
Tune in to learn how to recognize anger’s roots, lean into prayer and Scripture, and turn conflict into a chance for growth — not destruction. Stick around for Annie’s reflections tomorrow.
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series - Week 23, Day 3.

Being Angry the Right Way — Part 2: From Outbursts to Healing

Hey friend — ever feel like trying to control anger only makes you more frustrated? In Part 2 of "Being Angry the Right Way," Ray and Annie share honest stories from a dark season, how the Holy Spirit shifted their hearts, and simple biblical steps that actually help.
Stick with us — this short episode could be the nudge you need for emotional and spiritual growth. Let’s learn to handle anger in a way that keeps our hearts close to Jesus.
 
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series - Week 23, Day 2.

Being Angry the Right Way — Part 1: Rooting Out Anger in Marriage

Imagine a marriage where understanding your heart's true roots transforms every conflict into growth — welcome to our new weekly podcast series. Today Ray and Annie invite you to explore anger: where it comes from, how it shows up, and how biblical insight can help you manage it. Here's part one.
Drawing on The Emotionally Healthy Marriage and Scripture (Ephesians 4:26; Psalm 37:4; Psalm 139:23–24; Jeremiah 17:9; Matthew 22:37), we’ll show that anger is natural but needs shaping. Expect honest stories, practical reflections, and gentle steps toward healing so your marriage can grow stronger instead of breaking under stress.
Stick with us, follow and share the series, and let this conversation change how you see your emotional life — anchored in Christ. Join us tomorrow for the next episode, "Being Angry the Right Way."
 
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This podcast is from Couples Journey with Christ Jesus Ministry 2025 Blog Series - Week 23, Day 1.