The Marriage Ignite Podcast

How Secrets, Separation, and Surrender Restored Our Marriage. -Interview with Joe & Chana Navarro

“Our separation wasn't the end of our marriage. It became the wake-up call that saved it…” What happens when a couple who looks successful on the outside is quietly falling apart behind closed doors?  In this powerful conversation, Joe and Chana Navarro share how infidelity, pornography, financial loss, isolation, separation, and broken trust nearly ended their marriage, and how God restored what seemed impossible to repair.  Their story is a reminder that no marriage is beyond redemption when two people are willing to heal, grow, and allow Jesus to have the final say. 👉 Hit subscribe and join us weekly as we talk all things marriage, faith, family, and healing. Support and coaching links: The Wise Wives Intensive -  Get coached by Janelle https://checkout.marriageignite.com/wise-wives-intensive?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/wise-wives-intensive?sl=applepod] The Husbands of Valor Intensive - Get coached by Mike https://checkout.marriageignite.com/husbands-of-valor-intensive?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/husbands-of-valor-intensive?sl=applepod] Connect with Joe and Chana: Joe: https://www.facebook.com/joe.navarro.73 [https://www.facebook.com/joe.navarro.73] Chana: https://www.facebook.com/chananavarro3 [https://www.facebook.com/chananavarro3] Marriage Retreat (August 27th - 29th 2026 - Portland, OR): https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg [https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg] Janelle’s #1 course for the wife that wants to save her marriage:  https://checkout.marriageignite.com/unwavering-wife/?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/unwavering-wife/?sl=applepod] Mike’s #1 course for the Husband that wants to save his marriage: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod] Our In-Home, Private Marriage Intensive Here in Arizona (The ARK) for Couples: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod] Also available on Spotify and YouTube: 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite [https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite] 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q] Connect with us: 📱 Instagram: ⁠@instagram.com/marriage.ignite⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/marriage.ignite] 📘 Facebook: ⁠@facebook.com/MarriageIgnite⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/MarriageIgnite] 💻 Website: ⁠MarriageIgnite.com⁠ [http://marriageignite.com/]

When Trust Breaks: Is Reconciliation Is Possible (Part 3)

After betrayal, separation, or deep disappointment, many people feel pressured to make life-changing decisions before they've had time to heal.  In this episode, we share why you don't have to have every answer right now, how to discern what you truly want, and the signs that can help you determine whether reconciliation is possible.  If you're feeling overwhelmed, confused, or unsure about what comes next, this conversation will encourage you to slow down, seek God's wisdom, and move forward with hope, clarity, and confidence. 👉 Hit subscribe and join us weekly as we talk all things marriage, faith, family, and healing. Support and coaching links: The Wise Wives Intensive -  Get coached by Janelle https://checkout.marriageignite.com/wise-wives-intensive?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/wise-wives-intensive?sl=applepod] The Husbands of Valor Intensive - Get coached by Mike https://checkout.marriageignite.com/husbands-of-valor-intensive?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/husbands-of-valor-intensive?sl=applepod] Marriage Retreat (August 27th - 29th 2026 - Portland, OR): https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg [https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg] Janelle’s #1 course for the wife that wants to save her marriage:  https://checkout.marriageignite.com/unwavering-wife/?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/unwavering-wife/?sl=applepod] Mike’s #1 course for the Husband that wants to save his marriage: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod] Our In-Home, Private Marriage Intensive Here in Arizona (The ARK) for Couples: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod] Also available on Spotify and YouTube: 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite [https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite] 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q] Connect with us: 📱 Instagram: ⁠@instagram.com/marriage.ignite⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/marriage.ignite] 📘 Facebook: ⁠@facebook.com/MarriageIgnite⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/MarriageIgnite] 💻 Website: ⁠MarriageIgnite.com⁠ [http://marriageignite.com/]

When Trust Breaks: Learning How to Trust Again (Part 2)

If you’ve been hurt in your marriage, anger can feel justified—but staying there will quietly destroy your heart, your peace, and your future. In this episode, we break down why forgiveness is not about letting them off the hook, but about setting yourself free from the weight of betrayal.  We walk through how to process anger the right way, why forgiveness and trust are not the same, and what it actually looks like to move forward without losing yourself.  If you’re feeling stuck in the pain, this conversation will show you the path to real freedom. 👉 Hit subscribe and join us weekly as we talk all things marriage, faith, family, and healing. Support and coaching links: The Wise Wives Intensive -  Get coached by Janelle https://checkout.marriageignite.com/wise-wives-intensive?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/wise-wives-intensive?sl=applepod] The Husbands of Valor Intensive - Get coached by Mike https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/husbands-of-valor?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/husbands-of-valor?sl=applepod] Marriage Retreat (August 27th - 29th 2026 - Portland, OR): https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg [https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg] Janelle’s #1 course for the wife that wants to save her marriage:  https://checkout.marriageignite.com/unwavering-wife/?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/unwavering-wife/?sl=applepod] Mike’s #1 course for the Husband that wants to save his marriage: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod] Our In-Home, Private Marriage Intensive Here in Arizona (The ARK) for Couples: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod] Also available on Spotify and YouTube: 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite [https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite] 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q] Connect with us: 📱 Instagram: ⁠@instagram.com/marriage.ignite⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/marriage.ignite] 📘 Facebook: ⁠@facebook.com/MarriageIgnite⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/MarriageIgnite] 💻 Website: ⁠MarriageIgnite.com⁠ [http://marriageignite.com/]

When Trust Breaks: The First Step Most Couples Miss

When trust has been shattered by betrayal, addiction, lies, or deep disappointment, most couples try to rush back to normal before real healing has happened.  In this episode, we share why rebuilding trust does not start with quick apologies or forced forgiveness, but with deep healing, honest understanding, and facing the real roots behind the pain.  We open up about our own story, the role of community, and why true restoration is possible even when the journey feels messy and slow.  If your marriage has been wounded, this conversation will give you hope, direction, and a biblical path forward. 👉 Hit subscribe and join us weekly as we talk all things marriage, faith, family, and healing. Support and coaching links: The Wise Wives Intensive -  Get coached by Janelle ⁠⁠⁠https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/WLsDub?sl=applepod [https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/WLsDub?sl=applepod] The Husbands of Valor Intensive - Get coached by Mike ⁠ [https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/8kDtcu?sl=spt]https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/8kDtcu?sl=applepod [https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/8kDtcu?sl=applepod] Marriage Retreat (August 27th - 29th 2026 - Portland, OR): https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg [https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg] Janelle’s #1 course for the wife that wants to save her marriage:  ⁠⁠⁠https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/unwavering?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/unwavering?sl=applepod] Mike’s #1 course for the Husband that wants to save his marriage: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod] Our In-Home, Private Marriage Intensive Here in Arizona (The ARK) for Couples: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod] Also available on Spotify and YouTube: 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite [https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite] 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q] Connect with us: 📱 Instagram: ⁠@instagram.com/marriage.ignite⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/marriage.ignite] 📘 Facebook: ⁠@facebook.com/MarriageIgnite⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/MarriageIgnite] 💻 Website: ⁠MarriageIgnite.com⁠ [http://marriageignite.com/]

“We literally tried everything…until we found you guys.” - Interview with clients, Rob and Holly Clark

Rob and Holly Clark share how their 20-year marriage quietly drifted into roommate life—no intimacy, constant tension, and a “we’ve tried everything” exhaustion after books, counseling, and dead-end advice.  Their turning point came when they stopped treating symptoms and let Jesus heal the root: unforgiveness, old wounds, and the spiritual battle attacking their home.  As they rebuilt with repentance, inner healing, and daily obedience to the Holy Spirit, connection came back fast—and their sons now feel the joy and safety in their house so strongly they notice the slightest shift.  If your marriage feels too far gone, their story proves it is never too late for Jesus to restore what looks impossible. 👉 Hit subscribe and join us weekly as we talk all things marriage, faith, family, and healing. Support and coaching links: The Wise Wives Intensive -  Get coached by Janelle ⁠⁠⁠https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/WLsDub?sl=applepod [https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/WLsDub?sl=applepod] The Husbands of Valor Intensive - Get coached by Mike ⁠ [https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/8kDtcu?sl=spt]https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/8kDtcu?sl=applepod [https://watch.marriageignite.net/s/8kDtcu?sl=applepod] Marriage Retreat (August 27th - 29th 2026 - Portland, OR): https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg [https://subspla.sh/xhtcvrg] Janelle’s #1 course for the wife that wants to save her marriage:  ⁠⁠⁠https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/unwavering?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/unwavering?sl=applepod] Mike’s #1 course for the Husband that wants to save his marriage: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/anchored-husband?sl=applepod] Our In-Home, Private Marriage Intensive Here in Arizona (The ARK) for Couples: https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod [https://checkout.marriageignite.com/products/ark-couples?sl=applepod] Also available on Spotify and YouTube: 🎧 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite [https://www.youtube.com/@MarriageIgnite] 🎵 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q [https://open.spotify.com/show/6OplURQWEPUATZI0eAZACf?si=NHQKAafATKCog1wUymo-9Q] Connect with us: 📱 Instagram: ⁠@instagram.com/marriage.ignite⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/marriage.ignite] 📘 Facebook: ⁠@facebook.com/MarriageIgnite⁠ [https://www.facebook.com/MarriageIgnite] 💻 Website: ⁠MarriageIgnite.com⁠ [http://marriageignite.com/]