The Winning Response

In this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal sit down with life and business coach, Kris Cala for a heartfelt conversation about growth, faith, and transformation. Kris opens up about her personal journey through divorce, the emotional challenges she faced, and how her faith played a pivotal role in her healing. She shares how leaning on community and trusting in God helped her rebuild not only her life but also her purpose.

Now the founder of The Wilderness Compass, Kris empowers others to navigate life's storms with courage and clarity. This inspiring episode explores the strength found in vulnerability, the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, and how sharing your story can lead to profound transformation.

In this episode of The Winning Response, Jen and Crystal join Brenda Hart as she shares the emotional and spiritual journey of navigating betrayal, healing, and renewal. After discovering her previous husband's infidelity, Brenda shares how her faith in God anchored her through heartbreak and guided her toward peace and new beginnings. She speaks candidly about the power of trusting God in the midst of pain, embracing change, and finding purpose at every stage of life. Her story is one of restoration, hope, and the transformative grace of God.

This week on The Winning Response, Jen and Crystal welcome back their husbands as they explore the intricate dynamics of marriage, shedding light on the values that keep a relationship strong—resilience, communication, and teamwork.

Through personal stories and real-life insights, they unpack the importance of laughter in the home, mutual respect for each other’s roles, and creating a peaceful atmosphere. The conversation also highlights the power of having faith in God to help when facing challenges together.

Diving deeper, they discuss the biblical foundations of marriage, the essential roles of husbands and wives, and the need for leadership, trust, and encouragement. With honesty and wisdom, they expose the subtle tactics that can threaten unity and offer strategies to help couples stand firm, support each other, and thrive in their God-given roles.

In this episode of The Winning Response, Jen and Crystal are joined by their husbands as they dive into an honest and inspiring conversation about love, growth, and the power of real connection. Sharing their own stories—how they met, the challenges that God has helped them overcome, and the lessons they've learned—they reflect on what it means to build a Godly, strong, lasting marriage .

The conversation emphasizes how the transformative power of God can change hearts and restore relationships. With a focus on faith and resilience, both couples highlight how relationships can evolve and deepen over time.

This episode is a reminder that every journey is unique—and growth, both personal and shared, is something to be celebrated.

In this episode of The Winning Response, Jen and Crystal explore the complexities of marriage, discussing its divine design and the challenges couples can face. They highlight the importance of selflessness, communication, and trust, while addressing issues like pornography, dishonesty, and the pressure of financial struggles. The conversation emphasizes forgiveness, setting boundaries, and seeking Godly counsel to nurture healthy relationships. Jen & Crystal encourage couples to create a safe space for open communication, to let go of past grievances, and strengthen their marriages with God’s guidance.

Jen and Crystal discuss the foundational truths about marriage in this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, emphasizing that marriage is God's idea. They explore the comforting truth that divorce does not disqualify anyone from God's love regardless of past mistakes. The conversation underscores the importance of compassion when supporting others during tough times and reminds listeners that being a support doesn’t require having all the answers. Selflessness, they highlight, is essential for a successful marriage, and God's design for marriage is beautiful and harmonious. Jen and Crystal discuss how love is the cornerstone of strong relationships and that walking in love can prevent divorce and strengthen bonds. Lastly, they offer encouragement, reminding listeners that prayer and trust in God can restore hope in relationships, no matter the challenges.

Book reference-

Marriage, Divorce & Remarriage

Kenneth E. Hagin

Isaiah 54:10 (NIV)

Though the mountains be shaken and the hills be removed, yet my unfailing love for you will not be shaken nor my covenant of peace be removed,” says the Lord, who has compassion on you.

John 13: 34-35 (AMP)

I am giving you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, so you too are to love one another. By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another.”

Ephesians 5:21-33 (ERV)

Genesis 2:18 (KJV)

And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 (AMP CLASSIC)

4 Love endures long and is patient and kind; love never is envious nor boils over with jealousy, is not boastful or vainglorious, does not display itself haughtily.

5 It is not conceited (arrogant and inflated with pride); it is not rude (unmannerly) and does not act unbecomingly. Love (God’s love in us) does not insist on its own rights or its own way, for it is not self-seeking; it is not touchy or fretful or resentful; it takes no account of the evil done to it [it pays no attention to a suffered wrong].

6 It does not rejoice at injustice and unrighteousness, but rejoices when right and truth prevail.

7 Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening].

8 Love never fails [never fades out or becomes obsolete or comes to an end].

Join Jen and Crystal in this episode of The Winning Response Podcast where they will dive into the heart of friendship—rooted in faith. They open up about their own journey, reflecting on how their bond grew through life’s highs and lows, mutual support, and a shared commitment to Christ.

The conversation explores navigating differences with grace, the intentionality required to sustain friendships, and the importance of honoring leadership within relationships. Jen and Crystal offer heartfelt encouragement to pursue meaningful, God-led connections that grow deeper through trust, service, and spiritual alignment.

In this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal look at the powerful role friendships play in both our mental and physical well-being. They share research on the impact of social connection, the risks of loneliness, and the defining traits of healthy, life-giving relationships. This episode will encourage listeners to pursue meaningful, God-centered connections that truly enrich their lives.

Pew Research Center survey found that 23% of U.S. adults felt being married is important for living a fulfilling life, 61% said close friendships are essential.

People who have friends and close confidants are more satisfied with their lives and less likely to suffer from depression, according to a 2020 study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry.

A review of 38 studies found that adult friendships, especially high-quality ones that provide social support and companionship, significantly predict well-being and can protect against mental health issues such as depression and anxiety—and those benefits persist across the life span (Pezirkianidis, C., et al., Frontiers in Psychology, Vol. 14, 2023; Blieszner, R., et al., Innovation in Aging, Vol. 3, No. 1, 2019).

People with no friends or poor-quality friendships are twice as likely to die prematurely, according to Holt-Lunstad’s meta-analysis of more than 308,000 people—a risk factor even greater than the effects of smoking 20 cigarettes per day (PLOS Medicine, Vol. 7, No. 7, 2010).

Blood pressure reactivity is lower when people talk to a supportive friend rather than a friend whom they feel ambivalent about (Holt-Lunstad, J., et al., Annals of Behavioral Medicine, Vol. 33, No. 3, 2007).

Participants who have a friend by their side while completing a tough task have less heart rate reactivity than those working alone (Kamarck, T. W., et al., Psychosomatic Medicine, Vol. 52, No. 1, 1990).

In one study, people even judged a hill to be less steep when they were accompanied by a friend (Schnall, S., et al., Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, Vol. 44, No. 5, 2008).

In this episode of The Winning Response Podcast, Jen and Crystal dive into the idea of friendship as part of God’s divine design, unpacking why it’s essential to our spiritual journey. They reflect on biblical friendships—especially the bond between Jesus and His disciples—to illustrate how genuine connections can deepen our walk with God. The discussion touches on our need for companionship, the restoration found through Jesus, and the uplifting qualities of Godly friendships that inspire and support us.

Genesis 2:18 (KJV)

And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

Genesis 2:18 (ERV)

Then the Lord God said, “I see that it is not good for the man to be alone. I will make the companion he needs, one just right for him.”

Genesis 2:19 (KJV)

And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.

Genesis 2:19( EASY)

The Lord God took soil from the ground and he made all the animals and birds. He brought them to the man. God wanted to know what names the man would call them. Whatever the man called each living thing, that became its name.

Genesis 3:8 (KJV)

And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden.

Psalm 8: 4 (NKJV)

What is man that You are mindful of him, And the son of man that You visit him?

1 Cor 1:9 (AMPC)

God is faithful (reliable, trustworthy, and therefore ever true to His promise, and He can be depended on); by Him you were called into companionship and participation with His Son, Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 5:10-11 (NLT)

Exodus 33:11 (NKJV)

So the Lord spoke to Moses face to face, as a man speaks to his friend.

James 2:23 (NLT)

And so it happened just as the Scriptures say: “Abraham believed God, and God counted him as righteous because of his faith.” He was even called the friend of God.

Proverbs 17:17 (KJV)

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Proverbs 27:9 (EASY)

Beautiful oil and perfume may give you joy. But good advice from a friend is even better.

1 Thess. 5:11 (NIV)

Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

Ecclesiastes 4: 9-10 (NLT)

Psalm 55:14 (CEV)

We enjoyed being together, when we went with others to your house, our God.

Matthew 17:1 (ESV)

And after six days Jesus took with him Peter and James, and John his brother, and led them up a high mountain by themselves.

Mark 14:32-34 (NKJV)

John 21:7 (NKJV)

Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea.

John 19:26 (NKJV)

When Jesus therefore saw His mother, and the disciple whom He loved standing by, He said to His mother, “Woman, behold your son!”

John 15:15 (ERV)

I no longer call you servants, because servants don’t know what their master is doing. But now I call you friends, because I have told you everything that my Father told me.

John 15:13 (NLV)

No one can have greater love than to give his life for his friends.

John 13:1-17 (MSG)

In this episode, Jen and Crystal dive into the life of Jesus as the ultimate model of faith and winning in life. Join them as they explore how His sacrifice secured salvation for humanity and how faith empowers us to overcome life's struggles and fears. They will discuss the importance of knowing our identity in Christ and the transformative power of God's Word in shaping our faith. Be inspired to follow Jesus' example, trust in His victory over sin and death, and step into the freedom and victory He offers.

John 8:31-32 (ERV)

So Jesus said to the Jews who believed in him, “If you continue to accept and obey my teaching, you are really my followers. You will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.”

John 14:6 (NIV)

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

John 8:36 (ERV)

So if the Son makes you free, you are really free.

Revelation 1:18 (NIRV)

I am the Living One. I was dead. But now look! I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys to Death and Hell.

1 Corinthians 15:54-57 (EASY)

‘God has won against death. He has destroyed it completely!’

‘Death, you can no longer win! Death, you no longer have any power to hurt us!’

Death only has power to hurt us because of our sins. And it is the authority of God's Law that gives power to sins. But now we thank God! Because of our Lord Jesus Christ, we win against death and its power.

John 10:27 (AMP)

The sheep that are My own hear My voice and listen to Me; I know them, and they follow Me.