Grace Marriage: Joys and Challenges in Real Life | Interview with Todd and Ann Rechenbach, Part 1

26/08/2025 21 min

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Title: Grace Marriage: Joys and Challenges in Real Life---00:31 What Did Your Early Marriage Look Like?03:35 What Were The Joys and Challenges of Marriage?06:50 How Did You Work Through Challenges?09:19 Why Didn't Marriage Seminars Work for You?12:02 What Led You to Focus on Helping Marriages?16:47 Why Do Strong Marriages Matter for the Church?21:21 What's Next?---In this episode of Reverberate, Jason Harper talks with Todd and Ann Rechenbach about their journey as a couple and the lessons God has taught them along the way. They share how their relationship began, the joys of starting a family, and the challenges of navigating differences in personality, routines, and expectations. The conversation highlights how community, counseling, and intentional conflict resolution shaped their early years together. Todd and Ann also reflect on why quick-fix marriage seminars didn’t provide lasting help and how ongoing encouragement and accountability are essential for growth. Ultimately, their story points to the importance of relying on Christ, extending daily forgiveness, and pursuing a marriage that strengthens both the family and the wider church.---The first Grace Marriage session will be held on Friday, September 12, and to receive your materials in time, please register by Friday, August 29. This ministry is open to anyone, whether you’re part of Berean, the school, or the wider community. We invite you to learn more or register today at berean.church/grace-marriage.---Berean Bible Church is a non-denominational church in East Knoxville, TN. We are grounded in the Word, celebrating the transformative power of the Gospel. Our community thrives on worship and mutual encouragement, fostering deep connections among members. Committed to our mission, we reach out with compassion and hope, reflecting God's glory throughout our city and beyond.Learn more at berean.church.