Download Free Couple Connection Guide 

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The Joy-Filled Marriage: Laughing, Loving, and Living Lighthearted Together

After a powerful series on Safeguarding Your Marriage, we’re lightening things up — because joy is just as essential to a strong, God-centered marriage as communication or trust.

In this fun and faith-filled episode, Ron and Rachel talk about how joy strengthens your connection, helps you handle stress with grace, and reminds you to savor the gift of marriage. They share personal stories, laughter, and practical ways to rediscover joy in everyday life — even when things feel busy or heavy.

Learn how to cultivate a home filled with gratitude, laughter, and lighthearted love, and why the Bible calls joy your strength.

🎯 Key Topics:

• God’s design for joy in marriage
• Finding humor in everyday chaos
• How to restore joy when life feels heavy
• Practical habits to keep laughter and lightness alive

💬 Key Verse:
“The joy of the Lord is your strength.” – Nehemiah 8:10

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool
• This journal and study plan have been crafted with a deep sense of purpose, a heartfelt dedication, and a commitment to transformation. It's a journey that goes beyond the words on these pages; it's a journey to renew and reclaim your legacy.
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
• This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
• This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
• Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
• This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
• This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Involved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roncooljr

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles

• Website: www.newpathworship.com

Download Free Couple Connection Guide 

Check Point PDF

In this heartfelt and honest finale to the Safeguarding Your Marriage series, Ron and Rachel talk about one of the most beautiful — and most easily neglected — parts of marriage: intimacy.

From emotional connection to physical closeness, this episode offers a biblical, grace-filled look at what it means to stay “one” when life is full of distractions, kids, work, and endless to-dos. With humor, honesty, and practical wisdom, the Cools share what they’ve learned about keeping intimacy alive through every season — and how God designed it to be a sacred, joy-filled part of marriage.

You’ll laugh, you’ll reflect, and you’ll be reminded that when you guard your intimacy, you’re really guarding your oneness in Christ.

💬 Topics include:

• God’s design for intimacy in marriage
• Rebuilding emotional connection when life gets busy
• Keeping physical intimacy a priority without guilt or pressure
• Protecting your marriage from temptation and disconnection
• The role of grace, laughter, and prayer in staying close

✨ Plus, download this week’s Couples Connection Guide for practical steps to deepen your connection this week.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool
• This journal and study plan have been crafted with a deep sense of purpose, a heartfelt dedication, and a commitment to transformation. It's a journey that goes beyond the words on these pages; it's a journey to renew and reclaim your legacy.
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
• This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
• This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
• Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
• This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
• This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Involved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roncooljr

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles

• Website: www.newpathworship.com

Download Free Couple Connection Guide 

Check Point PDF

Guarding Your Marriage with Boundaries & Community – Why accountability and godly friendships matter, and how boundaries keep us safe

Boundaries aren’t barriers to intimacy—they’re the guardrails that protect it. In this episode of the Abundantly Expectant Marriage podcast, Rachel and Ron dive into why healthy boundaries are essential for trust, peace, and unity in marriage. They share practical examples of boundaries with time, technology, extended family, and the opposite sex—and unpack why community and accountability are crucial for thriving marriages.

You’ll walk away encouraged to set safeguards that protect your relationship and challenged to lean into godly friendships that sharpen and strengthen your marriage.

Don’t forget to download this week’s Couples Connection Guide and the Healthy Boundaries Checklist for practical steps you can take right away.

Scripture References:

-1 Peter 5:8 NLT - Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.

-Proverbs 4:23 NLT - Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.

-Hebrews 10:24–25 - Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together…but encouraging one another.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool
• This journal and study plan have been crafted with a deep sense of purpose, a heartfelt dedication, and a commitment to transformation. It's a journey that goes beyond the words on these pages; it's a journey to renew and reclaim your legacy.
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
• This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
• This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
• Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
• This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
• This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Involved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roncooljr

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles

• • Website: www.newpathworship.com

Download Free Couple Connection Guide 

Check Point PDF

Guarding Finances: Stewarding Money Together with Honesty, Unity, and Trust

Money is one of the top sources of conflict in marriage—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of The Abundantly Expectant Marriage Podcast, Rachel and Ron dive into what it looks like to guard your finances as a couple, aligning your money habits with God’s design. With honesty, unity, and generosity at the core, they’ll explore biblical wisdom, practical tools (like budgets and money meetings), and the importance of keeping your heart anchored in eternal values rather than earthly treasures.

If you’ve ever argued over Amazon packages, thermostat settings, or mystery Starbucks charges, this episode is for you. Learn how to keep financial conflict from dividing you and instead use money as a tool to strengthen your trust, deepen your unity, and impact God’s Kingdom.

👉 Plus, download the Couples Connection Guide, PLUS the Healthy Money Habits Checklist for Couples

Scripture References:

• Matthew 6:19-21 NLT - Don’t store up treasures here on earth, where moths eat them and rust destroys them, and where thieves break in and steal. Store your treasures in heaven, where moths and rust cannot destroy, and thieves do not break in and steal. Wherever your treasure is, there the desires of your heart will also be.
• Malachi 3:10 NLT - Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!
• Psalms 24:1 NLT - The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it. The world and all its people belong to him.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool
• This journal and study plan have been crafted with a deep sense of purpose, a heartfelt dedication, and a commitment to transformation. It's a journey that goes beyond the words on these pages; it's a journey to renew and reclaim your legacy.
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
• This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
• This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
• Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
• This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
• This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Involved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roncooljr

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles

• Website: www.newpathworship.com

Download Free Couple Connection Guide 

Check Point PDF

Safeguarding Marriage Series - Guarding Communication & Conflict – How to Fight Fair, Listen Well, and Keep Short Accounts

Conflict is inevitable in marriage—but destruction doesn’t have to be. In this week’s episode of The Abundantly Expectant Marriage Podcast, we continue our Safeguarding Your Marriage series with a real and practical conversation on guarding communication and handling conflict God’s way.

Ron and Rachel share biblical wisdom, personal stories, and proven tools to help you:

• Fight fair without tearing each other down 💬
• Listen to understand, not just respond 👂
• Keep short accounts and resolve conflict quickly ❤️
• Protect your words so they build intimacy, not division

If you’ve ever struggled with harsh words, silent treatment, or letting bitterness linger, this episode will give you hope and strategies to break those patterns.

✨ Plus, don’t miss the Couples Connection Guide—packed with reflection questions and prompts to help you and your spouse put these truths into action this week.

Marriage isn’t about avoiding conflict—it’s about learning to communicate with grace, humility, and love that reflects Jesus.

👉 Plus, download the Couples Connection Guide for reflection questions, scripture, and a weekly challenge to strengthen your marriage! PLUS the Healthy Conflict Guidelines!

Scripture References:

• Proverbs 18:21 NLT - “The tongue can bring death or life; those who love to talk will reap the consequences.”
• Ephesians 4:26-27 NLT - “And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.”
• Hebrews 12:15 NLT - “Look after each other so that none of you fails to receive the grace of God. Watch out that no poisonous root of bitterness grows up to trouble you, corrupting many.”
• James 1:19-20 NLT - “Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry. Human anger does not produce the righteousness God desires.”
• Proverbs 18:2 NLT - “Fools have no interest in understanding; they only want to air their own opinions.”
• Colossians 3:13 NLT - “Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.”

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool

• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman

• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs

• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn

• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Involved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roncooljr

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles

• Website: www.newpathworship.com

Download Free Couple Connection Guide 

Check Point PDF

The Big Picture – Why Safeguarding Matters

Every marriage needs protection—but not from each other. In this episode, we zoom out to look at the bigger picture of why safeguarding your marriage matters. The truth is, we have a real enemy who works subtly through distraction, compromise, and division. Safeguards aren’t about fear; they’re about wisdom, intentionality, and keeping your marriage aligned with God’s truth.

Join us as we unpack what it means to “guard your heart” and your relationship, why small compromises can grow into big problems, and how you can start building protective rhythms into your marriage today.

Scripture References:

• Ephesians 6:12 NLT - For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places.
• Ephesians 5:31-32 NLT - As the Scriptures say, “A man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.” This is a great mystery, but it is an illustration of the way Christ and the church are one.
• 1 Peter 5:8 NLT - Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour.
• Romans 8:28 NLT - And we know that God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.
• 2 Timothy 2:22 NLT - Run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts.
• 1 Corinthians 6:18 NLT - Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body.
• Matthew 18:8 NLT - So if your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It’s better to enter eternal life with only one hand or one foot than to be thrown into eternal fire with both of your hands and feet.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool

• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
• This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.




• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
• This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.




• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
• Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.




• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
• This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.




• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
• This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Involved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roncooljr

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles

Download Free Couple Connection Guide 

Check Point PDF

Love and Logistics: Keeping Intimacy Alive in the Chaos

When life feels like a never-ending to-do list, intimacy can slip to the bottom. In this episode of The Abundantly Expectant Marriage, we talk about how to keep the spark alive—emotionally and physically—even in the busiest seasons. From practical tips to a biblical perspective, you’ll learn how to make space for what matters most in your marriage.

Scripture References:

• Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - This explains why a man leaves his father and mother and is joined to his wife, and the two are united into one.
• 1 Corinthians‬ ‭7‬:‭5‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Do not deprive each other of sexual relations, unless you both agree to refrain from sexual intimacy for a limited time so you can give yourselves more completely to prayer. Afterward, you should come together again so that Satan won’t be able to tempt you because of your lack of self-control.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Invloved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roncooljr

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles

Download Free Couple Connection Guide 

Check Point PDF

Marriage Maintenance: A Check-In You Shouldn’t Skip

Life gets busy, routines get chaotic, and before you know it, couples can drift apart without even realizing it. In this episode, Rachel and Ron dive into the power of a weekly marriage check-in — a simple, intentional tool to keep your relationship aligned emotionally, spiritually, and practically. They share scripture, personal stories, and actionable tips to help you prioritize your spouse and keep your marriage thriving, even in the busiest seasons. Plus, they offer a FREE Couples Connection Guide to help you get started. Don’t skip this maintenance — your marriage deserves it!

Scripture References:

• Proverbs‬ ‭27‬:‭23‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Know the state of your flocks, and put your heart into caring for your herds
• ‭‭Philippians‬ ‭2‬:‭4‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Don’t look out only for your own interests, but take an interest in others, too.
• Amos‬ ‭3‬:‭3‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Can two people walk together without agreeing on the direction?
  Ecclesiastes‬ ‭9‬:‭9‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Live happily with the woman you love through all the meaningless days of life that God has given you under the sun. The wife God gives you is your reward for all your earthly toil.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool
  • This journal and study plan have been crafted with a deep sense of purpose, a heartfelt dedication, and a commitment to transformation. It's a journey that goes beyond the words on these pages; it's a journey to renew and reclaim your legacy.
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
  • This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
  • This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
  • Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
  • This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
  • This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Invloved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roncooljr

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles

Download Free Couple Connection Guide 

DONKEY VIDEO

The Marriage We Would’ve Missed: What We’d Tell Our Newlywed Selves

What would we say to our newlywed selves if we could sit across from them today? In this deeply personal and hope-filled 51st episode, we’re looking back on the wild, winding, and grace-soaked road of our marriage—the one we almost missed. We share the defining moment that nearly destroyed us, how God used it to wake us up, and the lessons we’ve learned as we built a marriage rooted in His truth.

From the sweetness of restoration to the strength that only comes through surrender, we talk through what we wish we knew, what we’re grateful we didn’t, and how we’ve learned to fight for each other—not with each other. Whether you’re newly married, on the brink of burnout, or simply hungry for more of what God wants for your marriage, this episode will encourage, equip, and remind you: the best is still ahead.

Don’t forget to download the Couples Connection Guide to reflect and grow together this week!

Scripture References:

• 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - “Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude. It does not demand its own way. It is not irritable, and it keeps no record of being wronged. It does not rejoice about injustice but rejoices whenever the truth wins out. Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
• Matthew‬ ‭7‬:‭24‬-‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Anyone who listens to my teaching and follows it is wise, like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise and the winds beat against that house, it won’t collapse because it is built on bedrock. But anyone who hears my teaching and doesn’t obey it is foolish, like a person who builds a house on sand. When the rains and floods come and the winds beat against that house, it will collapse with a mighty crash.
• Ephesians‬ ‭5‬:‭25‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - For husbands, this means love your wives, just as Christ loved the church. He gave up his life for her…
• 1 Peter‬ ‭3‬:‭1‬-2 ‭NLT‬‬ - In the same way, you wives must accept the authority of your husbands. Then, even if some refuse to obey the Good News, your godly lives will speak to them without any words. They will be won over by observing your pure and reverent lives.
• Ephesians‬ ‭4‬:‭26‬-‭27‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - And “don’t sin by letting anger control you.” Don’t let the sun go down while you are still angry, for anger gives a foothold to the devil.
• Proverbs‬ ‭3‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.
• 1 Thessalonians‬ ‭5‬:‭15‬-‭18‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - “See that no one pays back evil for evil, but always try to do good to each other and to all people. Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”Remember: Marriage takes intentionality, and small actions lead to big changes! Keep God at the center, and watch your love grow deeper than ever before.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool
  • This journal and study plan have been crafted with a deep sense of purpose, a heartfelt dedication, and a commitment to transformation. It's a journey that goes beyond the words on these pages; it's a journey to renew and reclaim your legacy.
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
  • This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
  • This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
  • Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
  • This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
  • This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Invloved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rcooljr/

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles

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Thriving Together: 7 Signs of a God-Centered Marriage
Celebrating 50 Episodes of Abundantly Expectant Marriage!

We’ve made it to Episode 50 — and what a journey it’s been! In this special milestone episode, Ron and Rachel sit down together after a few weeks of solo shows to reflect on their podcast journey, laugh over some memorable moments, and dig into a powerful conversation:
What does a healthy, God-centered marriage really look like?

You’ll learn 7 practical, Scripture-based signs of a thriving marriage — and how to start building them, even if things feel a little off right now. This episode is honest, uplifting, and full of real talk, real laughs, and real hope for your relationship.

Whether you’ve been with us since Episode 1 or you’re just joining the community, we’re so glad you’re here. Let’s keep growing together — abundantly expectant for what’s next.

Scripture References:

• Ecclesiastes 3:13 - And people should eat and drink and enjoy the fruits of their labor, for these are gifts from God
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - Never stop praying.
• James‬ ‭1‬:‭19‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Understand this, my dear brothers and sisters: You must all be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.
• ‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭10‬:‭24‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Let us think of ways to motivate one another to acts of love and good works.
• Proverbs‬ ‭17‬:‭22‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.
• Romans‬ ‭12‬:‭2‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.
• Colossians‬ ‭3‬:‭13‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others.
• Proverbs‬ ‭27‬:‭17‬ ‭NLT‬‬ - As iron sharpens iron, so a friend sharpens a friend.

Remember: Marriage takes intentionality, and small actions lead to big changes! Keep God at the center, and watch your love grow deeper than ever before.

Resource List:

Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:

• Renewed Legacy: A 30-Day Journey to Save Your Marriage and Become a Spiritual Leader: By Ron Cool
  • This journal and study plan have been crafted with a deep sense of purpose, a heartfelt dedication, and a commitment to transformation. It's a journey that goes beyond the words on these pages; it's a journey to renew and reclaim your legacy.
• The 5 Love Languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman
  • This bestseller focuses on understanding and expressing love through five key "languages" to strengthen emotional connections in marriage.
• Sacred Marriage: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy? by Gary Thomas
  • This thought-provoking book emphasizes how marriage can help individuals grow closer to God while growing together as a couple.
• Love and Respect: The Love She Most Desires; The Respect He Desperately Needs by Dr. Emerson Eggerichs
  • Based on biblical principles, this book explores the dynamics of love and respect in building a thriving marriage.
• For Women Only / For Men Only Series by Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn
  • This series offers gender-specific insights into the needs and perspectives of spouses, helping couples understand each other better.
• You and Me Forever: Marriage in Light of Eternity by Francis and Lisa Chan
  • This book challenges couples to see marriage as a way to glorify God and focus on eternal perspectives.

You Connect with Us:

• Website: aemarriage.com 
• Get Invloved - SUPPORT AEM 
• Follow AEM on Instagram: AEM on Instagram

Connect with Ron Cool:

• Website: www.newpathnewyou.com
• Follow Ron on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roncooljr/

Connect with Rachel Cool:

• Website: www.rachelmcool.com
• Follow Rachel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rachelmcool/

Links to Focus On The Family: 

• Website: www.focusonthefamily.com
• Dr. Danny Huerta's Book: 7 Traits of Effective Parenting by Dr. Danny Huerta (VP of Parenting & Youth)

New Worship Album Out Now -  newpathworship.com - One The Wings Of Eagles