Join author & speaker Nicki Koziarz in this fun but inspirational podcast! Each episode has a mix of life lessons as well as Bible teaching. Nicki and her husband own a fixer-upper farm just outside of Charlotte, NC.
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Is there hope for my hurting marriage? Can my marriage be restored? How do we heal as a couple after a divorce? Welcome to the Rejoice Marriage Ministries podcast where your host, Charlyne Steinkamp, will answer these questions and others as she helps you gain hope for your marriage. You will be encouraged as you begin to see your spouse as the Lord sees them and the hope that you can have for your marriage to be healed and all that God intended it to be!
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Ep 207 - Trust, Pray, Believe: You Spoke, We’re Listening
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25:46In 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 sea…
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Ep 206 - Overcoming What Feels Impossible
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51:18Are 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 yo…
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Episode #139 | Confident, Called, and Christ-Led w/ Guest Lisa Allen
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50:50We think you are going to love this episode! Nicki sat down with confidence coach and author Lisa Allen to talk about how we struggle with confidence and how her brand-new book, Your Confidence Compass, is helping so many people already! Whether you're a mom trying to balance it all, a woman feeling stuck in self-doubt, or someone longing to walk m…
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Ep 205 - How Can My Marriage Survive Sexual Betrayal?
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32:35It’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 Bit…
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Episode #138 |Unplanned Break, Unexpected Lessons (A vulnerable update on it all.)
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32:56After five months away from the podcast, Nicki is finally back—and wow, has life been loud. In this episode, she's opening up about where she's been, what’s been going on behind the scenes, and why the pause was necessary. From personal challenges to unexpected turns, and what the Lord is teaching her through Abraham, she's sharing it all with hone…
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Ep 204 - Faith & Friendship - Trusting Jesus as the Ultimate Friend
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33:33In 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 f…
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Ep 203 - When the Enemy Strikes: Combating Fear, Bitterness, and Doubt with God’s Word
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30:05What 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 Jonat…
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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 …
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Ep 201 - Dealing with Doubt with Nicki Koziarz
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51:55You 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…
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Ep 200 - Hope After Porn: Healing for You and Your Marriage
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52:08Nick 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 stu…
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Ep 199 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Mike & Leigh Ann
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54:49In 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…
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Ep 198 - Faithful Through It All: Testimonies to Begin 2025
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21:40Happy 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 - @rejoicemarriagem…
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Ep 197 - Are You Willing to Wait for God’s Timing in Your Life?
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54:52Mary 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 Go…
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Ep 196 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Rhonda and Mike
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41:32Rhonda’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 l…
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Join Nicki Koziarz for a guided practice of evaluating your 2024. You can get the FREE worksheets by downloading them HERE.By Nicki Koziarz
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Ep 195 - Testimony of A Restored Marriage – Adam and Elischeba
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1:03:44Elischeba 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 r…
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Ep 194 - Dealing with Loneliness and How to Explain Standing to Others
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40:52Have 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 Lo…
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Episode #136 | The Holidays & Grief (A few lessons ...)
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28:40The holidays can be a challenging time for those grieving the loss of someone they loved. In this episode, Nicki will discuss how to navigate grief during the holiday season and will share a few lessons she's learned along the way. Whether you’re personally grieving or supporting someone who is, this episode offers biblical encouragement, practical…
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Episode #135 | 3 Lessons Martha Stewart Taught Me
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25:00Join Nicki for an encouraging teaching about defining success. Only a few more days untiil the Blessed Endings, Beautiful Beginnings Bible Study Online Begins, sign up by clicking here!By Nicki Koziarz
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Join Nicki Koziarz on this episode as she shares three lessons we can all embrace as we work through our own process of soul-healing. Nicki would love to invite you to join her for the first Bible Study Online she's leading: Blessed Endings, Beautiful Beginnings. Click here to sign up for free. Grab your book, eVersion here or paperback here! The s…
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Ep 193 - An Honest Discussion About Feelings of Hopelessness and Suicide
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33:43*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 s…
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Episode #133 | If God Is A Good God, Why Does He Allow Bad Things?
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33:15Join Nicki Koziarz in this heartfelt episode as she opens up about a tender part of her soul. The top question people search about God is, "If He's good, why does He allow bad things to happen?" Nicki may not have the answer to this complicated question but she's here to share her own journey of wrestling with that very question. Nicki also announc…
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Ep 192 - Debunking Marriage Myths with Julie Baumgardner
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48:54Whether 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 …
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Episode #132| The Pieces In Your Peace (A teaching on Gideon)
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40:04Join best-selling author and Bible teacher Nicki Koziarz for a special teaching episode on Gideon. In this episode, we dive into the story of Gideon in Judges 6:11-24. This is a passage where God meets Gideon in his fear and uncertainty, calling him to a purpose far greater than he ever imagined. Nicki shares how Gideon can teach us to find and rem…
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Ep 191 - Regenerating Your Marriage: Wherever it Stands
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49:54Does 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 Wou…
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Ep 190 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Jason and Christine
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51:06The 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 f…
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Episode #131 | Lessons on Leadership with Sophie Hudson
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1:05:45Join Nicki and best-selling author, speaker and podcaster, Sophie Hudson on this episode for a very helpful conversation about leadership. Sophie just released a new book, A Fine Sight to See, and it is a message every woman needs to hear. You can follow Sophie on IG @boomama205!By Nicki Koziarz, Sophie Hudson
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Ep 189 - Testimony of A Restored Marriage – John & Jill
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55:01They 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 thei…
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Episode #130 | A Surprising Lesson On Prayer
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36:27Join best-selling author & Bible teacher Nicki Koziarz on this episode for a conversation on prayer. Nicki came across a pretty shocking reasearch study on prayer and it really challenged her. She's sharing a lot of encouragement for moms and prayer. Mentioned in this episode: Nicki's best-selling book, 5 Habits of a Woman Who Doesn't Quit…
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Episode #129 | Update Required & Learning to Navigate More Change
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24:44Welcome back to Lessons from the Farm!By Nicki Koziarz
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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 MentoringBy Rejoice Marriage Ministries
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Ep 187 - Testimony of A Restored Marriage – Justin and Trisha
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50:26In 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 …
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Ep 186 - Faith Journey – Personal Stories of God’s Goodness – Part 2
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32:52We know how much our listeners love hearing testimonies, so this episode will be a hit. We are sharing more personal testimonies from some of our listeners. We pray that you will be encouraged by the personal stories these amazing people share. It encourages us to see others sharing the many ways God has provided for them in the midst of difficulti…
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Ep 185 - Faith Journey – Personal Stories of God’s Goodness
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43:48During our 30th ministry anniversary celebration, we had the opportunity to sit down with several people and hear their testimonies. In this episode, we share some of those stories. You will be inspired as you hear the faithfulness of these people, even in hard circumstances. Please make sure you listen until the end for a precious testimony from o…
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We are so thankful for the opportunity the Lord gave us to celebrate 30 years of ministry! We want to thank those who took time out of their schedules to come to South Florida and celebrate with us. For those who didn’t make it, we didn’t want you to feel left out. In this episode, we will share the recording of this wonderful milestone evening. Yo…
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In this episode, we share a message from Bob Steinkamp, a returned prodigal. He encourages people who have walked away from their families to reconsider their position. Sometimes, it can feel like there is no hope. It may seem the damage is too great. This message, given many years ago in a church, will still resonate with you today. There is hope …
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Ep 182 - Faith in Action: Seeing Others in Our Trials
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41:53Have your circumstances landed you in a place where you have turned inward instead of seeing others around you? Every person was created by God, and they are special. In this episode, we talk about how we can be ambassadors for Christ even when we are facing hardships in our own lives. You will walk away with practical tips for making a difference …
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Ep 181 - Are You Willing to Wait for God’s Timing in Your Life?
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53:48Mary 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 Go…
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Ep 180 - Beauty from Ashes – Update with Brad and Anne
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1:26:08You may remember the testimony we shared from Brad and Anne. Their situation looked impossible. Brad was in prison both spiritually and physically. He surrendered his life to God and saw his life and marriage restored. Since their restoration, Anne wrote a book sharing the work God did in their lives. We sat down with Brad and Anne and got an updat…
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Ep 179 - From a Messed up to Meaningful Life with Comedian Jeff Allen
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1:02:56Comedian Jeff Allen joins us to talk about overcoming alcoholism, drug addiction, and a failing marriage. Jeff was once filled with anger and trying all the world had to offer to find peace. God’s perfect timing led Jeff to surrender his life to Christ. Jeff finally experienced the peace he had been searching for. Hear what made Jeff and his wife T…
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We have been focusing on forgiveness lately in recent episodes and want to continue that topic. Have you ever wondered if your spouse is worthy of your forgiveness? “If God can forgive me for the things I have done, I can forgive my husband and fight for my marriage.” Lori, a woman who is standing for the healing of her marriage, spoke those powerf…
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Episode #128 | When Expectations Don't Match Experience
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36:34Join author and speaker Nicki Koziarz for an encouraging message based on 1 Kings 18:41-46. Be sure to check out the event Soul Shalom at Nicki's barn on May 31st-June 1st. Registration closes April 14th! CLICK HERE.By Nicki Koziarz
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Ep 177 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Chris & Steph
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53:08Chris and Steph thought they were living a fairytale romance. They both grew up in church, met as teenagers, married, and started their lives together, serving God. Everything seemed to be going well, until it wasn’t. Chris was struggling with his faith and decided a divorce and walking away from God would help answer the many questions he had. Thr…
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Episode #127 | Learning To Trust God's SLOW Work
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32:26Join best-selling author and speaker Nicki Koziarz on episode 127 of Lessons From the Farm. In this episode Nicki is sharing one the hardest lessons God has taught her, trusting in His slow work. Nicki also reads from her new devotional book, Wiser: 40 Decisions to Grow Daily in God’s Wisdom! Wiser is available almost anywhere books are sold and is…
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Ep 176 - Learning How to Forgive with Dr. Bruce and Toni Hebel
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44:01Forgiving each other is talked about very clearly in the Bible, yet we often make it difficult. Dr. Bruce Hebel and his wife Toni are our guests on this episode. They share their journey to finding healing through forgiving forward. They will discuss why it is important to forgive, share Biblical truth behind the power of forgiving and give you pra…
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Episode #126 | My Husband Almost Died, What Happened & The Verse That Carried Me Through
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29:40Join Nicki Koziarz on this episdoe as she shares about what's been happening over the last few months with her family, husband and Kris's long recovery. She also has a barnyard baby update for you and there's a new equine friend on the farm! Mentioned in this episode: Nicki wrote her first devotional book and it comes out March 12th! Grab your copy…
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Ep 175 - Thirty Years Strong! Celebrating Miracles and a Fun Announcement
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28:56Rejoice Marriage Ministries is celebrating our 30th anniversary! We have been walking down memory lane and remembering all the ways God has grown our faith as we watch Him change lives and transform marriages. You will hear how Rejoice Marriage Ministries began and some of the struggles and triumphs along the way. Stick around until the end and lis…
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Ep 174 - Overcoming Obstacles in Your Marriage
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48:36Every relationship faces challenges, but it's how we navigate through them that truly defines the strength of our bond. When a couple is chasing Oneness in Christ, those obstacles may be dealt with head-on, but what happens when one spouse is shut down and refuses to work on a deeper connection in your relationship? Or how do you handle fighting fo…
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It can be hard to feel like you are the only one in your marriage who wants to fight for your marriage, but it only takes one person to start the process. Will you be the one to stand up and start praying for the restoration of your marriage relationship? In this episode, we talk about ways to get help when you notice struggles in your marriage. We…
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Ep 172 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Rhonda and Mike
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40:33Rhonda’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 l…
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