• Episode 21: I Contributed Financially Towards Every Stage of Our Marriage | My Parents Never Knew About This 👀

  • Apr 1 2025
  • Length: 50 mins
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Episode 21: I Contributed Financially Towards Every Stage of Our Marriage | My Parents Never Knew About This 👀

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  • In this heartfelt video, Pastor Esther Obasi-ike and her husband share their inspiring love story, reflecting on their 32-year marriage journey. Meeting during their college days, their relationship blossomed through shared faith and personal growth, overcoming cultural obstacles and family reservations. Despite financial struggles and starting their life together with limited resources, their commitment to each other never wavered. The couple highlights the importance of patience, perseverance, and divine guidance, which played significant roles in shaping their union.Their wedding day became a memorable event not only for celebrating their union but also for evangelizing and impacting lives. Transitioning into a full-time ministry, the family faced new challenges but always stayed united in purpose. The video also touches on the impact this path had on their children, revealing both the joys and struggles of being a pastor's family. Through it all, Pastor Esther and her husband emphasize resilience, love, and faith as the cornerstones of their lasting marriage.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XhxjGDaDir0Timestamps:00:20 - Married 32 years 💍00:44 - Campus meeting point 🎓01:49 - Powerful Protestant preacher 📖02:57 - Converted to Christianity ✝️03:40 - Noticed for sociability 👥05:51 - Praying for guidance 🙏06:19 - Discipleship led seriousness 📚07:00 - Guidance through prayer 🛐09:11 - Serious faith transformation 🌟10:19 - Cultural reservations exist 🌍13:14 - Long proposal journey 📜15:24 - Prayed after suitors 🧎‍♀️16:49 - Continued patient waiting ⏳18:28 - Emotional persistence maintained 💪21:04 - Cultural differences concern 🤝23:22 - Divine confirmation received 🕊️25:18 - Prayer led clarity 🔍28:52 - Shared spiritual revelation 😇31:00 - Classroom letter distraction 📚✉️32:18 - Parental acceptance challenges 👨‍👩‍👧33:12 - Wedding day decision 💒34:22 - Family disagreement resolved 👪35:59 - Cultural marriage obstacles 🏔️37:29 - Missionary journey begins 🌍✈️38:23 - Traditional wedding requirements 📜🏡39:33 - Financial struggles overcome 💰40:55 - Joint wedding contributions 🤝💒41:21- Evangelistic wedding focus ✝️🎉42:12 - Marriage challenges managed ⚖️42:54 - Entering full-time ministry 📜43:46 - Mission vision realized ✈️🌈45:11 - Family ministry involvement 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦47:02 - Children's hidden struggles 😔48:09 - Rest and recovery support 🛌Thank you for watching and May God bless your marriages
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