When Richy's wife walked away, it felt like everything he had built his life on came crashing down. What looked like the end became the beginning of a deeper work God wanted to do in him.

In this candid conversation, Richy shares what it has been like to stand for his marriage while his spouse is gone, and how God has used this season to awaken his faith and call him into true spiritual leadership. Richy began to recognize areas where he had fallen short as a husband and as a man of God, and how the Lord has been faithfully transforming him from the inside out.

Even though restoration has not yet happened, Richy continues to pray, trust, and stand on God's promises for his covenant marriage. His story is a reminder that God often changes us first by healing, refining, and preparing us before He ever changes our circumstances.

If you are standing for your marriage and wondering if God is still at work, this episode will encourage you to keep believing, keep praying, and keep fighting for what God can do.

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Money stress can feel overwhelming, especially when you're already walking through a hard season in your marriage or personal life. In this episode of the Fight for Your Marriage Podcast, we're joined by Brandi Lobato from Cornerstone 360 Advisors for a practical conversation about taking back control of your finances.

Whether your financial situation feels strong, shaky, or downright discouraging, Brandi reminds us that where you start does not determine where you can go. You will learn how to begin building a realistic financial plan and budget, even when resources are limited. We cover practical next steps for paying off debt, investing wisely, planning for retirement, and making informed financial decisions that support long-term stability.

This episode is about shifting from fear to clarity, learning how to steward what you have, creating a plan to move forward, and replacing financial anxiety with confidence and hope. If you're ready to stop feeling stuck and start building a healthier financial future, this conversation will encourage and equip you to take that first step.

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During Angela's season of waiting, God transformed her heart, deepened her faith, and drew her closer to Him than ever before. But when the divorce papers arrived, the weight of discouragement settled in, and Angela began to wonder if she had waited in vain.

Then, during her morning devotions, she prayed a bold and specific prayer.

God answered it—immediately.

While Angela was being strengthened in the waiting, the Lord was working on Donny's heart in a way she could never orchestrate. One song on the radio became the moment God used to break through and begin restoring what seemed lost.

This episode is a beautiful reminder that God is never idle, even when we can't see Him moving. If you're standing for your marriage and questioning whether your prayers matter, Donny and Angela's story will encourage you to keep trusting the Lord.

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In this powerful episode of the Fight for Your Marriage Podcast, we sit down with Laura to hear her side of a marriage restoration story that has already touched many lives.

You may remember David, who previously shared his journey of standing for his marriage, surrendering his life to the Lord, and allowing God to radically transform his heart. In this episode, his wife, Laura, courageously opens up about what she was experiencing during that season—the pain, confusion, and circumstances that led her to ask David for a divorce.

Laura shares her struggles, the walls she had built, and how God began to work in her heart when she least expected it. Through her testimony, we see how the Lord pursued both spouses individually, bringing healing, conviction, and restoration in His perfect timing.

Today, their marriage has been restored, and Laura's story offers incredible hope for anyone wondering if God is still working behind the scenes—even when restoration feels impossible. This episode is a reminder that God sees both sides of the story, hears every prayer, and is faithful to redeem what feels broken beyond repair.

If you are standing for your marriage or praying for a prodigal to come home, this testimony will encourage you to keep trusting God's plan.

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Ep 213 – Men Who Refused to Walk Away from Their Wives – Part 1

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Are 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 your God is? You will walk away from this episode and be reminded that God is in control.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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Delighting in Jesus – Rhythms to Restore Joy When You Feel Burdened, Broken or Burned Out

Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional

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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.

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