The Power of Prayer and Fasting: Transform Your Marriage in 2025 Episode Description Start the new year with intentionality and faith! In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of prayer and fasting, exploring how these spiritual disciplines can bring clarity, breakthroughs, and restoration to your marriage. Discover biblical insights, practical tips, and personal stories to inspire your journey. Plus, don’t miss our free Couples Connection Guide to deepen your connection and walk with God together. Verses: 2 Chronicles 20:3-4 Jehoshaphat's call for a national fast to seek God's guidance during a time of crisis. Matthew 17:21 Jesus emphasizes that some challenges require prayer and fasting for breakthroughs. Joel 2:12 A call to return to God with all your heart through fasting, weeping, and mourning. Luke 4:1-14 Jesus’ 40-day fast in the wilderness, demonstrating dependence on God and preparation for ministry. Jonah 3:5-10 The repentance and fasting of Nineveh leading to God's mercy and sparing them from judgment. Acts 13:2-3 The early church fasting and praying before commissioning Paul and Barnabas for their mission. Ezra 8:21-23 The exiles fasting and praying for protection on their journey, and God answering their prayers. Galatians 5:22-23 Self-control as a fruit of the Spirit, fostered through spiritual disciplines like fasting. Resource List: Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase: 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)
The Power of Prayer and Fasting: Transform Your Marriage in 2025
Start the new year with intentionality and faith! In this episode, we dive into the transformative power of prayer and fasting, exploring how these spiritual disciplines can bring clarity, breakthroughs, and restoration to your marriage. Discover biblical insights, practical tips, and personal stories to inspire your journey. Plus, don’t miss our free Couples Connection Guide to deepen your connection and walk with God together.
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Resource List:
Here are some excellent Christian marriage books that you can recommend to your listeners, complete with links for purchase:
You Connect with Us:
Connect with Ron Cool:
Connect with Rachel Cool:
Links to Focus On The Family: