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The New Thing God Wants to Do in Your Marriage

A new year brings fresh hope—but real change in marriage doesn’t come from resolutions alone. It comes from seeking God together.

In this special episode of The Abundantly Expectant Marriage, Rachel and Ron invite couples into a deeper conversation about the new things God wants to do in marriages as we step into a new season. With a special focus on prayer and fasting, they explore how these spiritual practices work hand in hand to realign hearts, quiet distractions, and create space for God’s presence.

As many churches enter 21 days of prayer and fasting, this episode encourages couples to lean in together—through intentional prayer rhythms, fasting with purpose, making space for God, and stepping into godly community.

If you’re longing for renewal, clarity, or deeper connection in your marriage, this episode offers both hope and practical steps to move from inspiration to life change.

Scripture References:

• Isaiah 43:19 - For I am about to do something new. See, I have already begun! Do you not see it? I will make a pathway through the wilderness. I will create rivers in the dry wasteland.
• Mark 1:35 - Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed.
• Romans 12:15 - Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep.

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 Path Worship New Single - Out Now -  Search Me

• Website: www.newpathworship.com

Episode Notes

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Advent Series - Loving Like Jesus in a Season That Pulls You Apart

In this final week of the Advent Marriage Series, Ron & Rachel talk about the heart of Christmas — LOVE.
Not the rom-com version, and not the “we survived December” kind of love.
But the love Jesus modeled: sacrificial, present, steady, and transformative.

You’ll hear how the Christmas story reveals God’s love moving close, why couples often feel disconnected during the holidays, and how to love intentionally instead of reactively.
Plus, you’ll get simple ways to practice sacrificial love all week long.

This closing episode will reset your heart, strengthen your connection, and help your marriage end the year rooted in Christ’s love.

Key Topics:

• Recapping Hope, Peace, and Joy
• The love God showed by coming near
• Why December often disconnects couples
• How to ask your spouse what love looks like
• Daily sacrificial love practices

Key Verse:

“The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us.” – John 1:14

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 Path Worship New Single - Out Now -  Search Me

• Website: www.newpathworship.com

Episode Notes

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SPECIAL ADVENT SERIES -

Advent Series - Choosing Joy When December Feels Like Too Much

In Week 3 of the Advent Marriage Series, Ron & Rachel dive into the theme of JOY — not the fake, forced kind, but the deep, soul-level joy Jesus brings.

You’ll hear how joy broke into the shepherds’ ordinary night, why joy is often hard for couples in busy seasons, and how to protect joy from stress, comparison, and exhaustion.
This episode is full of practical ideas, holiday humor, and marriage-strengthening insights.

Key Topics:

• Joy in the Christmas story
• Why joy is essential (and often missing) in marriage
• How December steals joy if you’re not careful
• The power of creating one “joy tradition”
• How to speak joy into your spouse daily

Key Verse:

Luke 2:10-11 - but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people. The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!”

ADVENT SERIES

• 12.2 - Hope in the Mess
• 12.9 - Peace That Calms the Chaos
• 12.16 - Choosing Joy 
• 12.23 - Loving Like Jesus

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 Path Worship New Single - Out Now -  Search Me

• Website: www.newpathworship.com

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SPECIAL ADVENT SERIES -

Peace That Calms the Chaos: Bringing Jesus’ Peace Into Your Home

This is Week 2 of the Advent Marriage Series, and today is all about PEACE — something every couple needs in December more than ever.

Ron and Rachel share how Jesus, the Prince of Peace, entered a world full of stress, noise, and uncertainty… the same kind of pressures couples face today.
You’ll learn how to create simple pockets of peace in your home, navigate holiday tension with unity, and support each other with grace instead of overwhelm.

This episode will leave you breathing deeper, communicating better, and building a home where peace isn’t accidental — it’s intentional.

Key Topics:

• The meaning of Advent and why peace comes second
• How Jesus brought peace into messy circumstances
• Where couples lose peace during the holidays
• The “Peace Pact” for every family gathering
• How to create one daily moment of peace in your home

Key Verse:

“For to us a child is born… and He will be called Prince of Peace.” – Isaiah 9:6

ADVENT SERIES

• 12.2 - Hope in the Mess
• 12.9 - Peace That Calms the Chaos
• 12.16 - Choosing Joy 
• 12.23 - Loving Like Jesus

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 Path Worship New Single - Out Now -  Search Me

• Website: www.newpathworship.com

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SPECIAL ADVENT SERIES -

Hope in the Mess: How Jesus Restores Your Marriage in Chaotic Seasons

We’re kicking off our Advent Marriage Series with HOPE — the kind of hope that was born right in the middle of a messy, imperfect, and stressful first Christmas.

In this powerful and encouraging episode, Ron and Rachel unpack how God brings hope into marriages that feel stretched thin, tired, or discouraged. You’ll hear why the Christmas story is the ultimate reminder that hope doesn’t wait for perfect conditions — it shows up in barns, busy seasons, and broken places.

Ron & Rachel also share simple, practical ways to restore hope in your marriage this season through intentional conversation, encouragement, and spiritual connection.

• What Advent is and why it matters for your marriage
• How the first Christmas reveals God’s heart for hope
• Why couples lose hope during busy seasons
• A simple “Hope Check-In” conversation for couples
• How to speak life-giving hope over your spouse

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him.” – Romans 15:13

ADVENT SERIES

• 12.2 - Hope in the Mess
• 12.9 - Peace That Calms the Chaos
• 12.16 - Choosing Joy 
• 12.23 - Loving Like Jesus

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 Path Worship New Single - Out Now -  Search Me

• Website: www.newpathworship.com

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 

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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

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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)

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