Ep 175 - Fire 50: Obedience - Monica & Renzo Ortega

About this episode

Jill Simons discusses the transformative role of obedience in marriage and ministry with Renzo and Monica Ortega.

In this episode for Fire50, host Jill Simons welcomes Renzo Ortega and Monica Ortega, the husband-and-wife team behind Two Become Family, to discuss the transformative role of obedience within marriage and ministry. Together, they share the story of how their ministry evolved from a humble blog for former youth group students to a multifaceted mission helping couples restore confidence in marriage and family life. Drawing from personal experience and spiritual insight, the Ortegas delve into what it means to unite the will of spouses to God's will, embracing self-gift, humility, and authentic leadership rooted in virtue and grace. With practical reflections on discerning obedience, supporting one another's charisms, and dreaming together as a couple, this episode offers encouragement and practical wisdom for anyone seeking to grow in holiness—no matter their vocation or season of life! 01:16 - Origins of Two Become Family Ministry 02:59 - Transition from Blog to Broader Ministry 05:14 - Understanding Obedience in Marriage 08:27 - The Husband's Disposition and Leadership 11:25 - The Wife's Experience and the Power of Obedience 22:14 - Obedience, Dreaming Together, and Serving as a…

People in this episode

Host: Jill Simons

Guests: Renzo Ortega, Monica Ortega

Topics covered

• obedience
• marriage
• ministry
• spiritual growth
• charisms
• couple dynamics

Keywords

• obedience
• marriage
• ministry
• charisms
• spiritual insight
• self-gift
• humility
• leadership
• couples

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Two Become Family, Many Parts Ministries

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