Today's conversation is with Stefanie and Caleb Rouse, founders of an online marriage ministry called, Cultivate Relationships and authors of the newly released book “Wholehearted Love.” In this episode, Stefanie and Caleb share their personal journey of faith, love, and resilience, offering valuable insights into building a strong and fulfilling marriage.
Before meeting each other, both Stefanie and Caleb faced their own challenges and struggles. Caleb navigated the loss of his dream to play professional basketball and experienced heartbreak in relationships. Meanwhile, Stefanie grappled with feelings of inadequacy and went through an abusive relationship, questioning her faith in the process.
However, their individual journeys led them to a deeper understanding of God’s love and purpose for their lives. Through faith and perseverance, they found healing and redemption, which ultimately brought them together.
In their book, “Wholehearted Love,” Stefanie and Caleb share candidly about their experiences, including the pain of miscarriage and the challenges of wearing masks in relationships. They emphasize the importance of authenticity, vulnerability, and trust in building a strong marital foundation.
Their story serves as a testament to God’s faithfulness and the power of wholehearted love in overcoming life’s obstacles. Tune in to discover how Stefanie and Caleb’s journey can inspire and encourage you in your own relationships.
Bio:
Stefanie and Caleb Rouse are relationship counselors, digital creators, and authors. They are dedicated to helping people in all stages of relationships attain a positive relationship with God, others, and themselves so that they can be empowered to act in love, selflessness, and self-control and as a result, have successful and meaningful relationships. Stefanie and Caleb speak daily to an audience of over 500,000 people across their social media platforms about faith and relationships. Known for their authenticity and vulnerability, they share stories of hope, loss, and love that inspire people from all around the globe.
They have since taken their skills in education to write and create their signature online course called Cultivate Relationships where they serve their community of singles and married couples.
In 2022, Stefanie and Caleb published their first book, A Year of Prayer: Daily Moments of Contemplation, Devotion & Grace. Stefanie and Caleb have been featured in news outlets from across the world for their viral content on social media, as well as made podcast appearances together and separately on topics related to faith and relationships.
Stefanie and Caleb currently reside in Pittsburgh, PA. They have two babies in heaven named Asher and Shiloh, and they live with their fur baby, a Pomeranian named Honey Bear. Stefanie and Caleb enjoy outdoor activities, adventuring together by exploring new cities and countries, and spending time playing board games and watching their favorite shows. They are hopeful romantics, and their passion is seeing others have a beautiful, healthy love story.
Anchor Verses:
Caleb: Psalm 23
Stefanie: Proverbs 3: 5-6; Psalm 34:18
Connect with Stefanie and Caleb:
https://www.stefanieandcaleb.com/
Caleb IG: https://www.instagram.com/calebjasonrouse/
Stefanie IG: https://www.instagram.com/stefanie.rouse/
https://www.tiktok.com/@stefanieandcaleb
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