Mike and Christelle Podcast

Mike and Christelle

Follow our journey as we discuss all things Family, Faith and Fun. Oh! with some music :) ”When Family is healthy, the Nation is healthy”.

  1. May 16

    If I Perish, I Perish | The Courage to Fast and the Wisdom to Stop | Pastor Mike Matumaini

    What do you do when life feels unbearable? When you've tried everything and the situation still refuses to change? In this message, we look at the story of Esther, a woman who faced a desperate, lose-lose situation and chose to fast before stepping out in faith. Her words, "If I perish, I perish," weren't drama. They were holy resolve. But fasting isn't only about the courage to start. It's also about the wisdom to know when to stop. Through the stories of Esther and David, we explore what fasting actually accomplishes in seasons of desperation, why fasting doesn't manipulate God, and how to discern when a broken fast is wisdom rather than weakness. Whether you're carrying an unbearable burden, preparing for a season of prayer and fasting, or wondering when it's right to stop, this message is for you. 📖 Scriptures referenced: Esther 4:14, 16 (CSB) 2 Samuel 12:16–23 (CSB) In this message: Why desperate situations call for desperate measures The courage to begin a fast Your desire to quit vs. your burden to finish When to break a fast, and why David stopped Fasting changes you, not God 🙏 Prayer points: For those going through unbearable situations, for the grace to start a fast, the grace to stay in it, and the wisdom to stop when necessary. If this message encouraged you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs it today. #Fasting #MikeandChristelle #Esther #PrayerAndFasting #Faith #ChristianTeaching #BibleStudy

    33 min
  2. May 9

    Stop Waiting to Be Asked: The Bare Minimum Marriage Trap | Mike And Christelle Matumaini

    Most marriages don't fail from a lack of love. They fail due to a lack of initiative. In this episode, Mike and Christelle unpack what romance really is and why so many couples have quietly settled for the "bare minimum marriage" of marriage without ever realising it. If you've ever felt like you're the only one trying, or you're tired of waiting to be asked before anything happens, this conversation is for you. We talk about why romance isn't about grand gestures, but about noticing first. We get into the three habits that quietly kill marriages, the "50/50" myth and why fairness is the wrong target, and what to do when one of you always initiates, and the other rarely does. And we share one small thing you can do this week to shift the dynamic, without keeping score. In this episode: - What romance actually is (and what it isn't) - The three habits quietly killing your marriage - Why "fair" is the wrong goal in marriage - What to do when it feels one-sided - How to invite your spouse into change without accusing them - One small step you can take this week "Romance begins the moment you stop waiting to be asked." Chapters: What is romance, really? The bare minimum marriage Why attention comes before action The 50/50 myth When it feels one-sided Practical tools to start this week If this episode resonated with you, the kindest thing you can do is share it with one couple who needs to hear it. 🎧 Subscribe so you don't miss the next conversation 📺 Watch the video version on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MikeandChristelle 📧 Send us a question: christelleandmike@gmail.com

    27 min

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Follow our journey as we discuss all things Family, Faith and Fun. Oh! with some music :) ”When Family is healthy, the Nation is healthy”.