The Power of Us

No one is perfect and most parents deal with mom and dad guilt. We are afraid of ruining the people we love the most. Lash Bunny joins us today and Abel and I share with her, how we deal with mom and dad guilt.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

My lovely sister in Christ and lash tech is with us today as we discuss how to wait for the right one, while being a believer. Listen today for our love in waiting tips and advice.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Kids are behaving differently and expecting different things. One reason: social media. Listen today as Abel and I discuss how we will instill the same values and manners we grew up with onto our children and how we plan to do it.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Abel thinks getting married young is the best option for Christian couples. Yes, he'd even want that for our kids. Listen today as he explains why, and whether I agree if I want that for my friends and kids.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

I call it nudging Abel into action while Abel can perceive it as shoving before he is ready to move. Listen today as Abel and I discuss healthy ways that a wife can nudge her husband and when it goes too far and becomes nagging.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Abel learned early this year that vision boards are great for everyone, from grown men to six year old boys. Listen today as Abel and I discuss our family time making visions boards and why more husbands should participate.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Put your finger down if you have broken one of the six rules of arguing with your spouse. All our fingers were down. Our ugliest fights were ones full of breaking rules. Listen today as Abel and I discuss how the rules of arguing have helped our marriage.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Parent and provider are the two main roles we have. Abel has been feeling the weight of being present for our kids while still providing financially for the family. Listen today as we give tips on how to successfully do both.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Unresolved Daddy issues will have you choosing the wrong man, or complicate the marriage with the right man. I have daddy issues and Abel has helped me heal from them. Listen today as we discuss the solutions to my daddy issues.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We don't believe in the ONE. Abel and i believe we have a choice in who we marry. Today we tell each other how we knew we where the one (we'd chose) for each other.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Adam Levine says he didn't have an affair but he crossed the line. I think he definitely caused damage to his marriage. Listen today as Abel and I discuss flirting and how to protect your marriage from cheating.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We start our marriage and projects with God but end then on our own terms. Why do we do that, especially if we know God makes everything better? Listen today as Abel and I discuss practical ways to stay in God's plan and include Him in our daily walk. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Whether Wikipedia defines recession correctly or not it's a good idea to prepare for it because it may come sooner than we think. Listen today as Abel and I discuss how to prepare for a recession as a family and business owners.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Eli is 5 and has been throwing tantrums when he is mad and sad. I am a intentional about teaching my children to process their emotions. Listen today as Abel and I discuss what we shouldn't tell our son when he is having Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

I asked him a simple question and he got upset! By getting all defensive he looked guilty! Listen today as Abel and I discuss how to ask questions without attacking and how to answer without looking guilty.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

It's that Time of the Month again! I love telling Abel when Aunt Flow is visiting, and not to gross him but rather to prepare him. Abel also helps me manage my emotions. A while ago we noticed we'd argue while I was PMSing, now we not only have control over the situation, we enjoy the high drive days. Listen today we we discuss of talking about my period improved our relationship.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Stress is a killer. It can ruin your physical health and also affect your marriage. How we handle stress as individuals will impact both of you. Listen today as Abel and I share tips for Handel if stress and how it's helped our marriage.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Abel and I can both agree on one thing: we used to hate working with each other. I would call him a bad employee and he would call me a bad boss. Two years later we are working together on several projects and enjoy it. Not only has our margin of income improved but also our marriage has prospered. The couple that works together stays together.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Most of us chose a side in the Will vs Chris Rock vs Jada joke gone wrong but what would Abel do? Listen as we discuss our different expectations as husband and wife facing bad mouthing by family and friends.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We are back! Abel and I are excited to be back for season two of our marriage and family Podcast. As usual we vow to be transparent and honest about married life because that's the only way we can help other marriages. While being honest is essential, we also don't need all our business out there as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are doing in court. Although the trial is a hot mess, I think it can help men who suffer domestic violence come forward, while Abel believes otherwise. Listen today as Abel and I discuss when marriage issues are nobody's business. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

If you have watched Mariposa de Barrio on Netflix, you have come to know my brother Juan and his wife Brenda's love story. The question I get from everyone after watching the series is if Juan is still married to the same girl after the drugs and infidelity? Amazingly, the answer is yes, they are still married. Join Abel and I, on another candid episode as we talk to Juan and Brenda and ask the question that many are asking: how have you managed to overcome all the problems and still be together? It's a true love story and a demonstration of commitment through thick and thin.   Más de 3,000 personas mueren cada año a causa de conductores distraídos. No vayan manejando y texteando. No sean los causantes de una desgracia. Manejar y Textear, la Vas a Pagar. Mensaje de NHTSA. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In order to have a healthy marriage you must have rules to help deal with conflicts that come up in a relationship. This is essential in order to find positive and realistic resolutions to the conflicts that may arise. But what happens if one breaks the rules that have been established and agreed upon? Unfortunately, Able broke one of our fighting rules and it didn't go well. Join us as we discuss what happened and reevaluate our rules.  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The root of many marital problems is the lack of emotional intelligence in men. Some aren't aware of their emotions, but usually it is men who shut out their emotions. This can cause an emotional separation in relationships that can at times be irrevocable. Join us, as Abel and I discuss his process through emotional maturity and how I was able to help him as his wife.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Our love story didn't have the fairytale beginning I had always dreamt of. Unfortunately, mistakes we made when we were dating created an emotional and spiritual debt in our relationship even before we were married. In this episode, Abel and I discuss our past and how we have healed in order to create a healthier and stronger foundation.  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:   Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

One of the reasons I couldn't wait to get married was because I didn't want to have to deal with rejection from a love interest. Unfortunately, much to my disappointment I didn't realize that rejection was still possible in my marriage. Abel and I have each had our cycles of rejection causing us to hurt each other. Join us on another candid episode as he and I discuss the pain of rejection and how we are working through it to find a solution.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

La serie de la vida de mi hermana, “Mariposa de Barrio,” a generado muchos comentarios de los fans, y parece que esta ves, el repudio no es solo para Trino sino para mi tía Luisa. Recientemente recibí un mensaje de un televidente que decía que mi tía era segunda solo a Yolanda Saldívar entre los personajes más odiados. Aunque yo le guardé mucho resentimiento por muchos años a mi tía, esta comparación me parece un poco extrema. En este episodio Abel y yo intentamos averiguar la razón por la que mi tía rehusó creer mis acusaciones de abuso y dónde nos encontramos ahora en nuestra relación de tía y sobrina. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:   Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Muchos me han expresado su odio por Trino Marin, el hombre que me violo, después de ver la dramatización de ese momento en mi vida en la serie “Mariposa de Barrio”. Abel y yo entendemos esos sentimientos. Nosotros hemos sentido lo mismo, pero con el tiempo hemos cambiado de parecer. Nos dimos cuenta, que guardar estos sentimientos no es saludable para nosotros ni para nuestra familia. Acompáñanos en este episodio donde Abel y yo hablamos de nuestra transición, y como logramos pasar del odio al perdón. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:   Soyrosierivera  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

I love to eat a piece of cheese in the middle of the night while watching sports with the guys or sleeping past midnight every single night. These aren't necessarily things I want to change about myself but I also wouldn't want my kids to pick up these habits. Abel also has his own list of habits he doesn't want the kids to inherit ,but kids are like sponges and they mimic what we do, even if we don't want them to. Join us as we tackle another family dilemma, and discuss how we plan to address this situation and break this habit chain we are indirectly creating with our children. Hopefully it will allow us to keep the cheese but not pass it to the kids!  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:   Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

If you have watched Mariposa de Barrio on Netflix, you have come to know my brother Juan and his wife Brenda's love story. The question I get from everyone after watching the series is if Juan is still married to the same girl after the drugs and infidelity? Amazingly, the answer is yes, they are still married. Join Abel and I, on another candid episode as we talk to Juan and Brenda and ask the question that many are asking: how have you managed to overcome all the problems and still be together? It's a true love story and a demonstration of commitment through thick and thin.  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship
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Unequally yoked is a term we hear a lot in church when it comes to marriage. What does it truly mean? Abel and I discuss our interpretation of the definition and evaluate if our age difference makes us unequally yoked or something else.  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:   Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Gracias a ustedes, la serie de la vida de mi hermana, “Mariposa de Barrio” llego a los top 10 de Netflix y aún está trending! En la serie conocieron a mi hermano Pete y su esposa Ramona Rivera y pudieron ver como mi hermano engaño a su esposa casi perdiéndola a ella y a su familia. Acompañanos en este primer episodio del año donde Pete nos cuenta todo lo que paso en la vida real y aún cosas que yo ni sabía que me dejo bien sorprendida! Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:   Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Falling in love is easy but staying together takes a lot of work. Abel and I have developed certain tactics that we have learned along the way that are useful when things seem to get difficult in our marriage. Join us as we discuss for the first time what each of us does to remain together as a couple. Original Published June 17, 2020 Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:  Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

I feel that every marriage can benefit from counseling but Abel doesn't necessarily agree with me. However, he does thing that men are more hesitant to seek counseling than women and that they shouldn't feel that way. In this episode we talk about couple's therapy and the reasons for marriage counseling. We hope you can join us and listen in, to another one of our very candid conversations.  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Abel and I had very different Christmas experiences growing up. I love hearing Abel's childhood memories of his best Christmas moments. It helps us plan for our new memories with and for our children. Join us as we get ready for these holidays and give you tips on how you might want to spend, give and making this Christmas the brightest ever. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Thanksgiving is here and Abel is making his juicy turkey. Although we are excited about eating, we don't know what will happen. This day can be stressful enough in preparing the perfect Thanksgiving meal but this year we have to also worry about Covid. Join us as we discuss whether we see our family or we maintain our distance. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Abel made a Target run for one thing and much to my surprise he came back with Twinkies! The kids were thrilled but I felt it was a bad idea. Amazingly enough they finished the box in less than two days. Abel doesn't care what they eat but I am concerned about their eating habits. Listen today as we discuss the children's health and our responsibilities as parents. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

I'm known for giving the best birthday getaways, while Abel does the best birthday gifts. However, it has been a journey to get to this point. November use to be a stressful time for us because in the past I used to get hurt when Abel wouldn't wear the gift's I'd give him. Through the years Abel and I have managed to figure it out and have discovered the Birthday Bliss! Join us in this new episode as we look back at our journey and discuss what it took to accomplish this wonderful stage in our life.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Sometimes I forget my husband isn't my enemy, especially when a stressful situation makes me tense. Abel and I have noticed that we fight each other when we should be battling together against life's challenges. Listen today as we discuss how to unite against adversity rather than tear each other down.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Original Publication Date: 7/22/20 Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

I have been traumatized by Abel's past spending habits, so when I saw his bank account payment. I became worried. How much does he owe? Is he making payments on time? I needed to get all the details of his credit card debt. Join us in this candid episode as we discuss the importance of transparency in a marriage when it comes to spending and Abel comes clean regarding his debt.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

I want skinny legs and Abel wants me to have juicy legs. I recently decided to start a new workout regimen to lose some extra pounds but Abel says I shouldn't. He likes me just the way I am, however, I don't. Who should I build my body for? Is it for my pleasure or his? Join us as we discuss who we should please with our body image. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Trump got Covid19 and as it is to be expected there has been commentaries from people's both ends of the scale. While some are praying for him, others are hoping he dies. At first I was shocked, but then I realized that I have made the same extreme comments in my marriage. Join Abel and I as we discuss giving others a taste of their own medicine. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Some say you shouldn't talk about two things in public; politics and religion. Abel and I are going against the current and doing both. Recently Abel and I were talking about the elections and he told me his voting history! Much to my surprise it was the complete opposite of my voting record.  In our latest episode, Abel and I discuss the presidential election and how we will handle our differences of opinion in a united way.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Our daughter Kassey recently got into a car accident stressing everyone in the family. Unfortunately, our children can cause a marriage great stress when its least expected. While dealing with Kassey's accident and the insurance company, Abel and I have been working on avoiding the fights. We refuse to argue about things that are out our control. Join us as Abel and I discuss what we are doing individually to avoid fighting because of the stress that our children occasionally bring us.  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

You transform your life, by changing your words to yourself. You transform your marriage, by changing your words to your spouse. Abel and I have caused a lot of damage to our family without words today which led us to discuss which words are no longer coming out of our mouth in our home. Listen today as we discuss the words that have to go to give room for new words. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Kassey and Sammy are back to school. It would normally be a celebration with pictures of the first day, instead Abel and I are terrified. Sammy hates homeschool and she makes sure we all know. Listen today as Abel and I make a plan for back to school in our new reality during this pandemic. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What is Covid15? It's those extra 15 pounds that Abel gained along with most of the nation, that are now starting to have an effect on his life. Abel asked me today what I felt about his weight gain and he was surprised by my answer. Join Abel and I as we have a candid conversation about gaining weight while married and what we can do as spouses to help our partners. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

We are living in the year 2020 and you would think stereotyping is a thing of the past. Worse yet, when it happens in your own home. Abel happens to think hanging frames is a “girl” thing. As usual, I disagreed with him. What makes hanging a frame a “girl thing”?  The reality is that anyone can hang a frame just like anyone can take out the trash. There is no such thing as a “guy” or girl thing. If that were the case, we wouldn't have women doing space exploration or racing in the NASCAR. Join Abel and I as we have another one of our candid conversations and do a deep dive into what exactly are girl and guy duties when it comes to home. Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Revenge can feel good at first, but it can also do long term damage to the relationship, especially a marriage. Abel and I confess, there are times we have taken acts of revenge on each other. We now realize that instead of teaching each other a lesson, the fact is that we were hurting each other. Join Abel and I as we discuss ways to avoid falling into this trap of revenge against our loved ones.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Sometimes I forget my husband isn't my enemy, especially when a stressful situation makes me tense. Abel and I have noticed that we fight each other when we should be battling together against life's challenges. Listen today as we discuss how to unite against adversity rather than tear each other down.   Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Three words that have become popular in 2020 in our everyday conversation are Pandemic, Quarantine and now thanks to Jada Pinkett, Entanglement. In a recent Red Table episode, Jada invited her husband Will Smith to talk about their marriage issues. She used the word entanglement to refer to a relationship she had with another man while she was separated from him. Interestingly enough, Jada's choice of words has caused some discussion in the Flores household. Did Jada cheat or betray Will Smith? Join us as we talk about this on our latest episode and as you might imagine, Abel and I disagreed completely.  Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial Instagram: Rosie Rivera Oficial and Abelsworship Twitter:    Soyrosierivera  Editor: Mariella Sagastume Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

When Vanessa Guillen's body was discovered it was devastating blow for her family and everyone that was following her disappearance. Abel and I prayed for Vanessa Guillen's family but I couldn't help myself and I cried out of rage and pain. How can something like this happen? The army failed her, her family and all of us who cared about this story and this young woman who was just beginning her life. What would you do if this happened to one of your family members? Join us as Abel and I ask ourselves the difficult question; what would we do if it was someone in our family who disappeared or was tragically murdered ?   Opening break :03 Midpoint break: 16:00 Total: Facebook: Rosie Rivera Oficial
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