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If you were holding the pen of your life, you probably would have erased the part where your family endures the hardship that goes with a broken marriage. God is the one who is writing your story. In today’s podcast, Charlyne and Lori show you how to trust God as He uses the hardships in our lives to bring glory to Himself. You are a very important part of God’s story!

Additional Resources:

http://bit.ly/RMMCharlynesMP3s

Have you ever questioned God’s timing at answering prayers? After a long journey, DeAnn finally received the answer to the prayers she prayed for not only engagement to her husband, but remarriage. This testimony will encourage you to continue praying for restoration. Listen to Charlyne, Lori and DeAnn discuss how you can honor your covenant, even when you face battles and loss.

John Wesley and Jennifer never expected their marriage to be plagued with infertility, unfaithfulness, or the other things that came between them eventually leading to their separation. God started peeling back the layers and softened Jennifer’s heart to the point where she began standing for restoration in their marriage. God prepared Jennifer for the unexpected news that would be revealed throughout her stand while John Wesley was doing his own wrestling with God. You will love this story of God’s redemptive power in this family.

Additional Resources:

Lord Change Me First Teaching

John Wesley and Jennifer’s blog:
https://marriageisacovenant.com/

The start of a new year is the perfect time to take time and reflect on the past. We can look at a season of our lives and define God by that one season, but when you reflect, you can truly see where God was working on your behalf. In today’s podcast, Lori outlines the importance of reflecting and seeing God for who He is.

Do you feel overwhelmed by the mountain of circumstances you are facing? The enemy wants you to believe that God is not bigger than those problems. God’s got this! He knows what you are facing, and He cares for you. In today’s episode, Lori will show you how to put your full trust in God for your future. Even when you don’t see anything happening, He can be trusted.

Additional Resources: 

Make Your Spiritual And Physical Fitness A Priority - Part 1 - https://www.rejoiceministries.org/media/session/40784

Make Your Spiritual And Physical Fitness A Priority - Part 2 - https://www.rejoiceministries.org/media/session/41057

But God - https://www.rejoiceministries.org/media/session/40364

You Made A Way by Travis Greene - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MimVg0OMGvA

John Thomas and Mary Lisa started their marriage like most couples, in love and ready for a long future together. It didn’t take long before childhood scars and addictions started tearing their marriage apart. They share how the Lord not only restored their marriage but delivered each of them from the bondage that addictions had on them. You will be blessed as you hear how the Lord does set people free from all their sins and addictions.

You can have joy when you are on the journey to marriage restoration! In today’s podcast, Charlyne and Lori sit down with MacKenzie, a woman who is praying for her prodigal husband. You will hear how the Lord has spoken to her, even in the darkest days of her stand. Each day, we should strive to be more like Christ. That is what Mackenzie is doing as she waits on God. You see proof that God does carry us through the hard times.

Resources to Take You Further:  

Forgive Them teaching

Tom and Amy’s Podcast

You can use a RMM journal to write our prayers, as was mentioned in this podcast

You can memorize scripture with us when you visit Hiding God’s Word in Your Heart

Prayer changes things! Nothing in my life has happened apart from prayer. If we want God to rescue our lost spouses, we need to be people who are committed to praying for them. In today’s podcast, Charlyne will walk you through the Bible, focusing on scriptures relating to prayer and rescue. You will learn how to dig deeper during your personal study time and cross reference so you can gain a better understanding of the Scriptures.

Resources to Take You Further:  

Hiding God’s Word In Your Heart – Join us as we commit to memorizing one scripture each week.

Lord, Change Me First – Available as a CD or MP3

12 Days of Praying for Your Husband

12 Days of Praying for Your Wife

God is faithful, and the testimony of Ryan and Cari is proof of that. In this episode, you will hear a story of redemption, healing, and forgiveness.  Cari thought her marriage was over and it was time to move on when Ryan married another woman. But God! He had a plan for their family! You will not only get to hear the precious commitment of vows they make, but also the repentant heart of a prodigal who has come to realize how many people he hurt.

You can find other testimonies of couples who have had their marriage touched by God here: https://www.stopdivorce.org/Testimonies_c_42.html

Watch the video of Ryan and Cari’s re-marriage ceremony here: https://www.rejoiceministries.org/media/session/9240

Do you realize that an intruder has come into your home and attempted to destroy your family? We need to be so sick of the enemy destroying families that we don’t waver in our stand for marriage. Are you ready to be steadfast? It’s time to make marriage as important in our lives as it is to God. In today’s episode, Lori will challenge you to stay committed to the restoration of your marriage and the marriages of those you love. God created marriage, and it is time for us to kick the intruder out of our homes!

Stander’s Affirmation: https://www.rejoiceministries.org/resource/standers_affirmation

Be Bold CD: https://www.stopdivorce.org/BE-BOLD-IN-YOUR-STAND-CD_p_298.html

Be Bold MP3: https://www.stopdivorce.org/BE-BOLD-IN-YOUR-STAND-MP3_p_299.html

Spiritual Journey: https://www.stopdivorce.org/THE-SPIRITUAL-JOURNEY-TOWARD-A-HEALED-MARRIAGE_p_143.html

God’s grace is sufficient to carry you through the circumstances you are facing. You can’t do it in your own strength. You need to come to a place where you fully depend on God to carry you through this season. In today’s podcast, Charlyne will walk you through the scriptures and show you how to trust God when it feels like your world is falling apart.

After ten years of praying for her husband’s anger and addiction issues, Amy gave up. Well-meaning loved ones wanted her to move on. But God! He had started a work in Tom’s life, and He wasn’t done with him yet. In today’s episode, you will hear their amazing story of hope and healing in their family. You will see how God softened the hardened heart of His child and chased after a wayward son. They would have had a very different outcome if each of them continued in their selfish ways and refused to submit to God.

Resources:

Other testimonies from couples with restored marriages – https://www.stopdivorce.org/Testimonies_c_42.html

Purposed Marriage – https://purposedmarriage.wordpress.com/

Setting Captives Free Ministry – https://settingcaptivesfree.com/

How do I pray for my enemies?

How many times do I have to forgive?

How do I handle the detours that happen during my stand for restoration?

How do I handle the accusations coming against me?

How can I be more like Christ in spite of my circumstances?

Chances are these questions and many others swirl around in your head day after day. In this episode, Charlyne will show you through scripture how you can pray for your enemies, learn to forgive and be more like Christ on this journey. You don’t have to be overwhelmed! There is hope for tomorrow!

Have you faced storms in your life? You survive and take a deep breath, feeling like you made it, just to be knocked down again. In this episode, Lori will show you how to press on when you feel stuck in your circumstances. It is easy to retreat and give up when you face challenges. You will be inspired to trust God in the storms of life.

Do you find yourself being overwhelmed with fear? The Bible says over and over, “Do not be afraid.” God wants you to understand that He is in control. The battle that is raging is His problem. In today’s podcast, Charlyne will show you how to step back and let the Lord fight the battles for you.

It may feel like your situation is hopeless. There is always hope! That hope is found in Jesus Christ. Charlyne and Lori sat down with Rick and Donna. They are a couple who have witnessed the hope that comes from Jesus Christ. As young people, Rick and Donna faced drug addiction. Rick even spent time in prison. It seemed as if neither of them would amount to much. But God had a bigger plan for Rick and Donna!

They both ended up in Teen Challenge, a Christian based residential rehab program.  In today’s podcast, you will hear their story of hope and healing and find out how to cling to the hope in Jesus Christ when you are facing marriage problems or family problems related to addiction.

This is an episode that you will definitely want to share with your loved ones. As you listen, ask God to show you who you can share this episode with. I know you will be blessed.

Teen Challenge Southeast Region – Christ-centered program for adult women dealing with addiction https://daviewomensrehab.com/

Teen Challenge Nationwide – Christ-centered program for men, women, and teens dealing with addiction  https://teenchallenge.cc/

Jim Cymbala Book – Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire: What Happens When God's Spirit Invades the Hearts of His People https://amzn.to/32LBCaS

Do you believe that your marriage can be restored by the power of God? If you are wavering in your faith or losing hope, you will be encouraged as Charlyne challenges you to believe in the Word and lean on Jesus Christ for His power. You will learn how to pray for your spouse, how to walk in forgiveness, throw away doubt and unbelief, and believe in the promises of God. Today’s podcast was recorded live at a conference Charlyne spoke at in Texas. You will walk away with a fresh resolve to believe in God’s power to heal your marriage.

Rooted In Love: http://www.stopdivorce.org/ROOTED-IN-LOVE-CD_p_305.html

There’s Hope: http://www.stopdivorce.org/THERES-HOPE-CONFERENCE-6-CD-Set_p_272.html

Some days you may feel like the waves of circumstances are going to sweep you away. You don’t have to feel that way! There is hope and His name is Jesus. In today’s podcast, Lori, uses the story of Joseph to show you how you can stay focused on Christ when you are weary.

Deerfield Beach Underwater Camera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX6VzNnRKKw

Donate: https://www.stopdivorce.org/Contributions_c_9.html

Middles are hard. We are impatient people and we want thinks instantly. Waiting on God’s perfect timing can be frustrating, but deep down we know it is best. In today’s podcast, Lori shares how you can wait well while waiting on God.