Fight For Your Marriage Podcast

In 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, and on the eve of their 28th anniversary, Leigh Ann's world came crumbling down as the truth was exposed.   In this episode, we talk about:  How accountability played a role in recovery The importance of being honest with others about our secret sins How to support loved ones who are struggling with addiction How to forgive someone who has hurt you  Whether you are battling addiction or trying to support someone who is, this conversation will give you hope and practical wisdom as you seek God's power to heal and restore.   We appreciate your feedback. If this episode touches you, please leave us a five-star rating and review, helping us reach new listeners with hope for their marriage. You can also subscribe to our show on YouTube, Spotify, or iTunes.   Click here to give a year-end gift   Forgiveness Bundle   Pure Desire Ministries   Download the episode transcription here     Follow on Instagram - @rejoicemarriageministries   Follow on Facebook - @rejoicemarriageministries   Every day, you can receive encouragement straight to your inbox through our Fight for Your Marriage Devotional and find free resources and prayers to pray over your marriage. To take advantage of these resources and others, visit https://rejoiceministries.org   We appreciate your feedback. If this episode touches you, please leave us a five-star rating and review, helping us reach new listeners with hope for their marriage. You can also subscribe to our show on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes.

In this powerful episode of the Fight for Your Marriage Podcast, you'll hear James share his remarkable journey of God's redemption. James was once the prodigal spouse, running from God, running from his marriage, and unaware of the prayers being lifted for him day after day by his wife.    But then the roles unexpectedly reversed. His wife reached a breaking point and said she had finally had enough. She left. And suddenly, James found himself in a position he never imagined: he became the standing spouse, fighting and praying for his marriage.   James openly shares the heartbreak, the humbling, and the holiness of this season. He talks about what God has been teaching him and how He is using others to speak encouragement when he is weary.   Whether you are a prodigal, a stander, or someone who loves a prodigal, James' testimony will encourage you to keep praying, keep believing, and keep trusting the God who restores.   Your Story Has a Villain     Follow on Instagram - @rejoicemarriageministries   Follow on Facebook - @rejoicemarriageministries   Every day, you can receive encouragement straight to your inbox through our Fight for Your Marriage Devotional and find free resources and prayers to pray over your marriage. To take advantage of these resources and others, visit https://rejoiceministries.org   We appreciate your feedback. If this episode touches you, please leave us a five-star rating and review, helping us reach new listeners with hope for their marriage. You can also subscribe to our show on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes.

Standing for your marriage can be one of the loneliest journeys, but you were never meant to do it alone. In this episode of the Fight for Your Marriage Podcast, Charlyne and Lori talk with Tessa about practical ways to find and build godly community during your stand.   Together, they share wisdom on how to identify safe people, balance vulnerability with discernment, connect across age and life stages, and keep Jesus at the center of every friendship.   You'll learn simple, intentional ways to reach out, serve others, pray together, and recognize how God may already be placing the right people in your path. If you've been praying for meaningful friendships during this season, this episode will remind you that God cares deeply about your need for community.   Join a Connect Group Here   Ep 210 – Even If: A Journey of Surrender and Hope – Tessa's Testimony   Ep 204 – Faith & Friendship – Trusting Jesus as the Ultimate Friend and Navigating Changes in Friendships   Download the episode transcription here     Follow on Instagram - @rejoicemarriageministries   Follow on Facebook - @rejoicemarriageministries   Every day, you can receive encouragement straight to your inbox through our Fight for Your Marriage Devotional and find free resources and prayers to pray over your marriage. To take advantage of these resources and others, visit https://rejoiceministries.org   We appreciate your feedback. If this episode touches you, please leave us a five-star rating and review, helping us reach new listeners with hope for their marriage. You can also subscribe to our show on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes.  

When you're standing for your marriage, it can be easy to let your heart grow weary. You may find yourself longing for God and going through the spiritual disciplines, but still feeling broken or burned out.   In this episode of the Fight for Your Marriage Podcast, Charlyne and Lori talk with author and Bible teacher Asheritah Ciuciu about how to lift your gaze from your to-do list and get to know the One who spun the stars and knows you by name. You will rediscover that true joy and peace can be found in the presence of Jesus Himself.   Asheritah shares insights from her book, Delighting in Jesus, reminding us that even in seasons of heartbreak or uncertainty, we can find lasting joy in the One who never changes. This conversation will help you fix your eyes on Christ, strengthen your faith in the waiting, and remind you that joy is still possible, even right in the middle of your stand.   At the end of the episode, Asheritah leads us through a beautiful prayer exercise that helps you quiet your heart and delight in Jesus right where you are.   Connect with Asheritah Ciuciu   Delighting in Jesus – Rhythms to Restore Joy When You Feel Burdened, Broken or Burned Out   Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional     Follow on Instagram - @rejoicemarriageministries   Follow on Facebook - @rejoicemarriageministries   Every day, you can receive encouragement straight to your inbox through our Fight for Your Marriage Devotional and find free resources and prayers to pray over your marriage. To take advantage of these resources and others, visit https://rejoiceministries.org   We appreciate your feedback. If this episode touches you, please leave us a five-star rating and review, helping us reach new listeners with hope for their marriage. You can also subscribe to our show on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes.

Do you ever feel like God can use everyone else, but not you? Pastor Ed Newton joins Lori for a powerful conversation about discovering who you are in Christ and learning to believe what God believes about you.   In his new book, Why Not You? Believing What God Believes About You, Pastor Ed shares his journey through depression and how he came to understand how he can walk in God's confidence.  Together, Lori and Pastor Ed unpack what it means to walk in your God-given identity, overcome self-doubt, and trust that your past mistakes don't disqualify you from God's purpose.   You'll be reminded that no weapon formed against you will prosper (Isaiah 54:17), and that God's plans for your life are still good, regardless of what you are facing today.   Why Not You? Believe What God Believes About You   Connect with Pastor Ed Newton   Follow on Instagram - @rejoicemarriageministries   Follow on Facebook - @rejoicemarriageministries   Every day, you can receive encouragement straight to your inbox through our Fight for Your Marriage Devotional and find free resources and prayers to pray over your marriage. To take advantage of these resources and others, visit https://rejoiceministries.org   We appreciate your feedback. If this episode touches you, please leave us a five-star rating and review, helping us reach new listeners with hope for their marriage. You can also subscribe to our show on YouTube, Spotify or iTunes.