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 193 - An Honest Discussion About Feelings of Hopelessness and Suicide
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*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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Ep 192 - Debunking Marriage Myths with Julie Baumgardner
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Whether 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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Ep 191 - Regenerating Your Marriage: Wherever it Stands
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Does 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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The 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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Ep 189 - Testimony of A Restored Marriage – John & Jill
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They 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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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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In 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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We 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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During 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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Have 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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Mary 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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You 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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Comedian 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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Ep 177 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Chris & Steph
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Chris 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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Ep 176 - Learning How to Forgive with Dr. Bruce and Toni Hebel
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Forgiving 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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Ep 175 - Thirty Years Strong! Celebrating Miracles and a Fun Announcement
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Rejoice 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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Every 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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Rhonda’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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Ep 171 - New Marriage, Same Couple with Josh and Katie Walters
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When an affair threatened to tear apart the marriage of Josh and Katie, they had a choice to make. Were they willing to S.T.A.Y. and believe that God could bring about a new marriage or would they give up? In their book, they break down the process of staying in your marriage using the word STAY. If you are in a season of evaluating your marriage a…
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Ep 170 - It’s Not About You – How to Trust God in the Waiting
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In today’s episode, Lori shares four things the Lord has been teaching her and how it can apply to your life as you seek the Lord for answers to prayers. Year-end Giving https://rejoiceministries.org/year-end-giving/ 12 Days Of… by Bob Steinkamp https://rejoiceministriesbookstore.myshopify.com/products/the-twelve-days-of Pastor Resources https://re…
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Ep - 169 Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Christina & Tim
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Christina and Tim entered their marriage like many others declaring that divorce would never be an option. Years later, a secret life, communication issues, and a desire to avoid conflict led to problems arising in their marriage. It seemed as if there was no hope for a future together until Christina’s relative shared the miracle God did in her ow…
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Ephesians 3:20 & 21 says, Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. God is truly able to do more than we can even imagine! Do you believe that today? If you need a …
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Charlyne is back for this episode! We catch up on how she is doing and talk about the times of hardship we will all face at some point. Do you get bitter or better when you walk through a time of difficulty? Do you tend to blame God, or do you find that your faith has been strengthened on those hard days? You will leave this episode prepared to fac…
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Ep 166 - The Importance of Reading the Bible
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We are discussing the spiritual discipline of Bible reading in today’s episode. There are many benefits to reading God’s Word, which we will discuss. We also share a few tips on how you can interact with the Bible and tools to use if you would like to understand better what it is saying. The Discipline of Solitude Rejoice Marriage Ministries Store…
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Ep 165 - Don’t Waste Your Season of Waiting
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Do you find yourself growing weary as you wait for God to direct your life or answer certain prayers? In this episode, we will talk about how to wait well and have joy as you pursue Christ’s will in your life. Share your testimony: 888-509-1463By Rejoice Marriage Ministries
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Ep 164 - Willie and Korie Robertson of Duck Dynasty talk about “The Blind”
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Willie and Korie Robertson sit down with us to talk about their new movie, The Blind, which is the story of Willie’s parents, Phil and Kay Robertson. This movie tells the true story of Phil’s struggle with addiction, his run from God, and how God restored their marriage and brought Phil to repentance and salvation. You will hear how hopeless Phil a…
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Ep 163 - The Discipline of Solitude and an Update on Charlyne
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In today’s episode, we will give an update on our recent request for prayer for Charlyne. We will then discuss the spiritual discipline of silence and solitude before the Lord. We will explain what that means and how you can grow in your Christian walk as you intentionally take time to be still before the Lord.…
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Ep 162 - How do I handle disappointments when God doesn’t answer my prayers?
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In this episode, Charlyne and Lori answer some recent listener questions. They will talk about things like: How can my Bible reading feel fresh again? How do I handle disappointments when God doesn’t answer my prayers? How do I wait on God? How do I grow my faith? How do we work on restoration when my spouse had a child with another person? This ep…
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Ep 161 - The Journey to Restoration – Part 2
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This is the conclusion of Charlyne sitting down with DeAnn to discuss the journey she was on during her path to marriage restoration. Her marriage problems were evident from the beginning. You will be encouraged to hear DeAnn’s secret to waiting on God’s perfect timing, and how He equipped her to wait for that day she would hear the words, “Will yo…
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Ep 160 - The Journey to Restoration – Part 1
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In this episode, Charlyne sits down with DeAnn to discuss the journey DeAnn was on during her path to marriage restoration. Her marriage problems were evident from the beginning. You will be encouraged to hear DeAnn’s secret to waiting on God’s perfect timing, and how He equipped her to wait for that day she would hear the words, “Will you marry me…
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Ep 159 - Breaking Free from the Bondage of Bitterness
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Do you ever take the time to reflect on all that Jesus Christ has done for you? He not only died for you, but He guides you and fulfills promises from His Word. Have you moved Jesus from the throne in your life? Do you depend on your power to survive each day? Do you become bitter at Jesus for the many disappointments you face in life? This episode…
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Ep 158 - What Do You Need from God Today?
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What do you need from the Lord today? Courage? Spiritual understanding? Insight? Wisdom? As you walk through the battle you are facing, what are you asking the Lord to fill you with? In this episode, Charlyne will teach you about asking the Lord to equip you to pray for those around you, asking Him for courage and wisdom to face each day. Grab your…
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Ep 157 - The Secret to Loving Your Enemies
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Do you find it hard to pray for your enemies? How about praying for the other person your spouse may be involved with? In this episode, we are going to share some stories of people who have found victory in this area and share some scriptures that will help you as you strive to love your enemies better. Episode 117 - Testimony of A Restored Marriag…
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Ep 156 - Trusting God in Seasons of Hardship
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I can’t think of anyone that wants to go through difficulties in life, but we know it will happen. Do you call on the Lord immediately or do you tackle your problems alone? In this episode, Charlyne and Lori talk about depending on Jesus in those times of hardship. Grab a pen and paper because you will want to take notes. Your New Now book June Scr…
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Ep 155 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Christina & Tim
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Christina and Tim entered their marriage like many others declaring that divorce would never be an option. Years later, a secret life, communication issues, and a desire to avoid conflict led to problems arising in their marriage. It seemed as if there was no hope for a future together until Christina’s relative shared the miracle God did in her ow…
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Ep 154 - Happily Even After with Bob & Dannah Gresh
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There is hope for your marriage! It doesn’t matter if you have had a marriage that has suffered because of addiction, adultery, or unforgiveness, Jesus Christ can redeem those broken pieces and make something beautiful out of the ashes. That is what He did for our guests, Bob and Dannah Gresh. In this episode you will hear their redemption story an…
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Ep 153 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Victor & Heidi
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Is there hope for a marriage that has been impacted by pornography addiction and infidelity? The answer is yes! On this episode, you will hear the powerful testimony of Victor and Heidi. They have both overcome addiction and have seen Jesus heal their relationship and restore their marriage.By Rejoice Marriage Ministries
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Ep 152 - Let’s Talk About It - Improving Communication
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Every day, we speak thousands of words. How many of those are used to encourage others, and how many are used to belittle someone? In this episode, Charlyne and Lori talk about improving communication in three stages of life: in marriage, when you are going through separation or divorce, and in restoration. Francis Chan – Until Unity How to Forgive…
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Ep 151 - How to Forgive When You Don’t Receive an Apology
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Forgiving someone that wounds you is difficult, but it can be more challenging when the other person has no remorse for their actions. In this episode, Charlyne and Lori discuss how to walk through forgiveness. Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do? by Jonathan PokludaBy Rejoice Marriage Ministries
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Ep 150 - Do You Feel Like God Has Forgotten You?
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Do you feel like God has forgotten that you exist? Everyone experiences feelings of doubt or uncertainty at some point in their life. It is important to combat feelings of unbelief with the truth. God has not abandoned you! He loves you and cares deeply for you. Check out this episode and be encouraged. God Has Not Forgotten You…
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Ep 149 - The Importance of Having People Invest in Your Life
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It is so vital that we have people in our lives who disciple us. In today’s episode, Charlyne and Lori talk to their guest, Odain, about how the Lord brought people into his life to act as a mentor when he was a teenager, and that trend has continued into adulthood. The Lord may be asking you to mentor someone, or you may be that person that someon…
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The Bible has so much to say about running the race of life toward Jesus. That can be hard to do when the race we are on is filled with hardship, marital difficulties, and stress. It can be tempting to look at someone else’s race and want that path. Charlyne and Lori discuss running the race that God has you on well in today’s episode. The 12 Days …
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Ep 147 - It’s Not About You – How to Trust God in the Waiting
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In today’s episode, Lori shares four things the Lord has been teaching her and how it can apply to your life as you seek the Lord for answers to prayers. 12 Days Of… by Bob Steinkamp Pastor ResourcesBy Rejoice Marriage Ministries
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Ep 146 - Charlyne and Lori Answer Your Questions
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Do you ever ask yourself questions like, “I don’t like my spouse right now, how do I change my feelings toward them?” Have you wondered how you will react if your spouse starts the divorce process? You may wonder how you are going to prepare for your restoration process. In this episode, Charlyne and Lori will go over some questions that are common…
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Ep 145 - Starting the New Year with Praise to the Lord
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Even in the hardest day, we have so much to be thankful for. Are you doing a good job of sharing stories of God’s goodness in your life? Charlyne and Lori will challenge you to be on the lookout for God at work in your everyday life. January 2023 Scripture Journaling Submit a Testimony Praying Scripture Marriage Journal…
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Ep 144 - Testimony of a Restored Marriage – Brad & Anne
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Nothing is impossible with God! Our guests, Brad and Anne share how the slow drift apart fractured their marriage. Their powerful restoration story is a story of forgiveness, healing, and recommitment. Year End Giving:https://bit.ly/RMM_Year_End_Giving Stander’s Affirmation: https://rejoiceministries.org/a-standers-affirmation-3/ Restored & redeeme…
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