The Truth About Gratitude: What We Forget on Thanksgiving | Ep 8
Release Date: 11/26/2025
The Truth About Moving On: Why Letting Go Is So Hard | Ep 10
A Cup of Real
Have you really moved on, or did you just change locations? In this episode of A Cup of Real, we talk honestly about what it actually means to move on and let go. So often, we leave a relationship, a job, a church, or a season of life believing we’ve moved forward, only to realize the pain, patterns, and wounds followed us. Moving on isn’t physical. It’s emotional. And healing starts at the roots. We unpack why forgiveness isn’t the same as forgetting, how unhealed wounds shape our words and reactions, and why God often asks us to do the internal work before stepping into something...
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The Truth About Forgiveness: What We Carry Without Realizing | Ep 9
A Cup of Real
In today’s episode of A Cup of Real, we’re talking about something that touches every one of us, forgiveness. Not the pretty version… the real kind. The kind that forces you to look at your heart and ask: “Can I still love them? Can I still be kind? Why does that twinge still show up?” Forgiveness isn’t about pretending what happened wasn’t wrong. It’s not about excusing their behavior or ignoring your pain. It’s about releasing the weight that’s been holding you back from your next season. In this episode, we dive into: ✨ What forgiveness actually is, and what it isn’t...
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The Truth About Gratitude: What We Forget on Thanksgiving | Ep 8
A Cup of Real
In this Thanksgiving-week episode, we’re talking about gratitude in a real way, not the surface-level stuff but the kind that actually shifts how you see your life. Thankfulness isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect. It’s about choosing to notice what is good, even when your situation isn’t easy. From relationships to everyday moments we overlook, this episode breaks down how powerful gratitude really is when you practice it intentionally. If you need a reminder to slow down, be present, and actually appreciate what’s in front of you, this one’s for you. New episodes every...
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When Old Wounds Meet New Love: Triggers, Tone, and Learning Each Other | Ep 7
A Cup of Real
In this episode of A Cup of Real, we open up about something almost every couple deals with but rarely talks about honestly; triggers. What happens when past trauma sneaks into a healthy relationship? How do you tell the difference between real danger and old memories replaying themselves? And what do you do when the person you love has a completely different communication style than what you’re used to? Stephenie shares how the wounds from a past abusive marriage followed her into the early years of their relationship, especially when it came to raised voices, tone, and feeling safe. Asbel...
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How Prayer Carried Our Marriage Through Its Darkest Valley | Ep 6
A Cup of Real
In this powerful and honest episode, Asbel and Stephenie open up about one of the hardest seasons of their marriage. A season full of pressure, misunderstanding, emotional burnout, and silent wounds that could have pulled them apart. Instead, prayer became the lifeline that held them together when everything else felt heavy. They dive into the real struggles couples face behind the scenes: • what happens when leadership and expectations weigh on your relationship • how unspoken emotions turn into distance • loving each other through frustration, disappointment, and shutdowns • learning...
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I Tried to Fight God and Lost: My Journey from Trauma to Healing | Ep 5
A Cup of Real
In this raw and powerful episode, Stephenie and Asbel open up about the struggles of pride, pain, and past trauma, and how surrendering to God became the turning point in their lives. From childhood abuse and suppressed anger to wrestling with ministry and faith, they explore the journey of healing, forgiveness, and transformation. What you’ll hear in this episode: 🌿 Facing childhood trauma and personal wounds 🧠 Breaking free from pride, victimhood, and self-sabotage 🙏 The power of prayer, surrender, and God’s grace 💞 Navigating relationships while growing and healing ✨...
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Responding vs. Reacting: Choosing Wisdom Over Impulse | Ep 4
A Cup of Real
In this episode, Stephenie and Asbel dive into the difference between reacting and responding, exploring how to choose wisdom over impulse in the midst of life’s challenges. Through personal stories and reflections, they show how living intentionally with God’s guidance can transform our interactions and relationships. This time we explore: 🧠 Understanding the hearts and struggles of others ✋ Practicing self-control and responding with patience 🌿 Applying the fruit of the Spirit in everyday life 🙏 Embracing humility, forgiveness, and the power of apology Their conversation is a...
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How We Survived Losing Everything: Grief, Depression, and Letting Go | Ep 3
A Cup of Real
In this episode we share our deeply personal story of facing grief, depression, and the struggles of marriage, all while learning to lean fully on God. Through the loss of loved ones, family challenges, and personal darkness, we discovered hope, faith, and the strength to hold on. This time we open up about: 💔 Navigating loneliness and marital struggles 🕊️ Finding God as Father and Provider in the hardest moments 🌿 Walking through depression and grief with faith 🙏 Learning to let go and trust God’s plan Our story is a reminder that no matter how much life takes from you, God...
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The Danger of Listening to the Wrong Voices | Ep 2
A Cup of Real
In this episode of A Cup of Reel, Stephenie and Asbel dive deep into the power of voices in our lives—and how the people we listen to can shape our future. From family advice to wise counsel, from stubborn seasons to healing through prayer, this conversation is about learning to discern who speaks into your life and how God uses wisdom and knowledge to bring true understanding. They share their personal journey—marriage, ministry, struggle, and hope—and reflect on how God’s direction and wise voices guided them through seasons that could have torn them apart. ✨ If you’ve ever...
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How We Saved Our Marriage: Deal Breakers, Divorce, and the Prayer Closet | Ep 1
A Cup of Real
What happens when your marriage hits a breaking point? In this raw and unfiltered episode of A Cup of Real, we share our journey through deal breakers, ministry challenges, and even a near-divorce moment in Las Vegas. From getting married just six months after meeting, to facing the hard conversations that almost tore us apart, we reveal the real struggles behind love, faith, and second chances. Discover how the “prayer closet strategy” changed everything, why the wrong voices can destroy a marriage, and the power of consistency even when love feels impossible. If you’ve ever wondered...
info_outlineIn this Thanksgiving-week episode, we’re talking about gratitude in a real way, not the surface-level stuff but the kind that actually shifts how you see your life.
Thankfulness isn’t about pretending everything’s perfect. It’s about choosing to notice what is good, even when your situation isn’t easy. From relationships to everyday moments we overlook, this episode breaks down how powerful gratitude really is when you practice it intentionally.
If you need a reminder to slow down, be present, and actually appreciate what’s in front of you, this one’s for you.
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