<![CDATA[Restored + Rising]]>🎙️ Restored + Rising - Podcast Description

What if what feels broken isn’t beyond restoration?

Restored + Rising is a Christian podcast about marriage, faith, forgiveness, repentance, healing, and the God who still makes all things new.

After watching our own marriage fall apart, and experiencing a restoration neither of us thought we wanted or believed was possible, we’re sharing the real story of what happened before, during, and after God brought us back together.

We talk honestly about the hard stuff: separation, broken trust, selfishness, forgiveness, genuine repentance, rebuilding a marriage, learning to recognize real change, and what it looks like to surrender your relationship-and yourself-to God.

This isn’t about pretending every story is easy or promising a specific outcome. It’s about pointing people toward the One who can transform hearts, redeem brokenness, and bring hope into places that feel hopeless.

Whether you’re fighting for your marriage, healing from hurt, questioning whether people can truly change, or simply longing to grow closer to God, you’re welcome here.

No story is beyond God’s restoration.

“Behold, I am making all things new.” — Revelation 21:5

🎙️ New episodes every Sunday.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:41:30 GMTTue, 11 Aug 2026 01:18:08 GMT60Melina & Eddie Rider<h3>🎙️ Restored + Rising - Podcast Description</h3><p><b>What if what feels broken isn’t beyond restoration?</b></p><p><i>Restored + Rising</i> is a Christian podcast about marriage, faith, forgiveness, repentance, healing, and the God who still makes all things new.</p><p></p><p>After watching our own marriage fall apart, and experiencing a restoration neither of us thought we wanted or believed was possible, we’re sharing the real story of what happened before, during, and after God brought us back together.</p><p></p><p>We talk honestly about the hard stuff: separation, broken trust, selfishness, forgiveness, genuine repentance, rebuilding a marriage, learning to recognize real change, and what it looks like to surrender your relationship-and yourself-to God.</p><p></p><p>This isn’t about pretending every story is easy or promising a specific outcome. It’s about pointing people toward the One who can transform hearts, redeem brokenness, and bring hope into places that feel hopeless.</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re fighting for your marriage, healing from hurt, questioning whether people can truly change, or simply longing to grow closer to God, you’re welcome here.</p><p></p><p><b>No story is beyond God’s restoration.</b></p><p><i>“Behold, I am making all things new.” — Revelation 21:5</i></p><p>🎙️ <b>New episodes every Sunday.</b></p>episodicMelina & Eddie Ridermalvesrider@gmail.comno<![CDATA[STOP WAITING FOR YOUR SPOUSE TO CHANGE]]>What if the change you're praying for in your marriage doesn't start with your spouse?
When a marriage is hurting, it's easy to focus on everything the other person needs to change, their selfishness, their choices, their behavior, their heart. But during our own marriage restoration, God showed us something completely different: real transformation had to begin within us.

In this episode of Restored + Rising, we talk honestly about the selfishness that existed on both sides of our marriage, how it showed up differently in each of us, and what happened when we stopped focusing on changing each other and allowed God to change us.

We talk about what selfishness can actually look like inside a marriage, why genuine change can't simply be performed for your spouse, and what it means to surrender your heart to God—even when the person you're praying for seems nowhere near changing.

We also share one of the hardest lessons from our restoration: your obedience cannot depend on your spouse's obedience. One person choosing healing, repentance, forgiveness, and surrender can begin changing the entire direction of a marriage.

We dive into Galatians 2:20 and Romans 12:2 and what Scripture teaches about dying to our old selves, renewing our minds, and allowing God to transform us into someone new.

If you're praying for your marriage, waiting for your spouse to change, or wondering whether someone who has been deeply selfish can ever truly become different, we hope our story reminds you:

Don't put limits on what God can do. And don't wait for someone else to change before allowing Him to begin with you.

🎙️ Restored + Rising
Real conversations about marriage restoration, repentance, forgiveness, faith, healing, and the God who still makes all things new.

New episodes every Sunday.

Scripture discussed:
Galatians 2:20
Romans 12:2

]]>00c76ce7-63c4-4015-b270-f54cb3c68933Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:46:25 GMT<p>What if the change you're praying for in your marriage doesn't start with your spouse?<br />When a marriage is hurting, it's easy to focus on everything the other person needs to change, their selfishness, their choices, their behavior, their heart. But during our own marriage restoration, God showed us something completely different: real transformation had to begin within us.<br /><br />In this episode of Restored + Rising, we talk honestly about the selfishness that existed on both sides of our marriage, how it showed up differently in each of us, and what happened when we stopped focusing on changing each other and allowed God to change us.<br /><br />We talk about what selfishness can actually look like inside a marriage, why genuine change can't simply be performed for your spouse, and what it means to surrender your heart to God—even when the person you're praying for seems nowhere near changing.<br /><br />We also share one of the hardest lessons from our restoration: your obedience cannot depend on your spouse's obedience. One person choosing healing, repentance, forgiveness, and surrender can begin changing the entire direction of a marriage.<br /><br />We dive into Galatians 2:20 and Romans 12:2 and what Scripture teaches about dying to our old selves, renewing our minds, and allowing God to transform us into someone new.<br /><br />If you're praying for your marriage, waiting for your spouse to change, or wondering whether someone who has been deeply selfish can ever truly become different, we hope our story reminds you:<br /><br />Don't put limits on what God can do. And don't wait for someone else to change before allowing Him to begin with you.<br /><br />🎙️ Restored + Rising<br />Real conversations about marriage restoration, repentance, forgiveness, faith, healing, and the God who still makes all things new.<br /><br />New episodes every Sunday.<br /><br />Scripture discussed:<br />Galatians 2:20<br />Romans 12:2</p>no00:39:0313STOP WAITING FOR YOUR SPOUSE TO CHANGEfull<![CDATA[Can People Really Change? The Truth About Repentance & Marriage Restoration]]>Can people truly change?

It's one of the biggest questions we hear, and one we had to answer ourselves.

In this episode of Restored + Rising, we continue sharing our marriage restoration journey and talk about what genuine repentance looked like in our relationship. We discuss the difference between temporary behavior changes and true heart transformation, the role of forgiveness, and how God began changing us from the inside out.

If you've ever wondered whether a marriage can survive betrayal, whether trust can be rebuilt, or whether someone can genuinely change, this conversation is for you.

Our prayer is that this episode points you to the hope found in Jesus and reminds you that restoration is possible.

"Behold, I am making all things new." — Revelation 21:5

❤️ If this episode encouraged you:
• Subscribe for more conversations on faith and marriage.
• Share it with someone who needs hope today.

đź“© Have a testimony, prayer request, or topic you'd like us to discuss? We'd love to hear from you!
Email us at: restoredandrisingpod@gmail.com

While we can't provide counseling or respond to every message, we read every email and pray over the requests we receive.

]]>a77408ba-b026-4817-9e25-9f9688c8b144Tue, 11 Aug 2026 02:32:23 GMT<p>Can people truly change?<br /><br />It's one of the biggest questions we hear, and one we had to answer ourselves.<br /><br />In this episode of Restored + Rising, we continue sharing our marriage restoration journey and talk about what genuine repentance looked like in our relationship. We discuss the difference between temporary behavior changes and true heart transformation, the role of forgiveness, and how God began changing us from the inside out.<br /><br />If you've ever wondered whether a marriage can survive betrayal, whether trust can be rebuilt, or whether someone can genuinely change, this conversation is for you.<br /><br />Our prayer is that this episode points you to the hope found in Jesus and reminds you that restoration is possible.<br /><br />"Behold, I am making all things new." — Revelation 21:5<br /><br />❤️ If this episode encouraged you:<br />• Subscribe for more conversations on faith and marriage.<br />• Share it with someone who needs hope today.<br /><br />📩 Have a testimony, prayer request, or topic you'd like us to discuss? We'd love to hear from you!<br />Email us at: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:restoredandrisingpod@gmail.com" target="_blank">restoredandrisingpod@gmail.com</a> <br /><br />While we can't provide counseling or respond to every message, we read every email and pray over the requests we receive.<br /></p>no00:46:5312Can People Really Change? The Truth About Repentance & Marriage Restorationfull<![CDATA[Our Marriage Was Dead… Then God | Our Marriage Restoration Story]]>Our marriage was dead. Neither of us wanted reconciliation. Then God stepped in.

In the very first episode of Restored + Rising, we're sharing the story behind this podcast-and the marriage we never believed could be restored.

Our relationship had deteriorated to the point of divorce, lawyers, anger, broken trust, infidelity, and almost no communication. We were living separate lives, and eventually, both of us were ready to move on. In our minds, there was nothing left to save. 

But God had other plans.

We share how one woman at church continued encouraging Melina to pray for her marriage when almost every other voice was saying to walk away, and what happened when she finally did. God didn't begin by changing the circumstances. He began by changing her heart.

And neither of us was looking for reconciliation. Eddie had reached a place where he was genuinely content moving forward as a single father. Yet God began doing what neither of us could have orchestrated ourselves: turning two hearts back toward Him and ultimately back toward each other.

We also talk honestly about forgiveness, repentance, infidelity, the voices you allow to speak into your marriage, rebuilding after broken trust, and why restoration isn't about going back to the marriage you had, it's about allowing God to build something new. 

We aren't marriage experts.

We're a marriage miracle.

If your marriage feels hopeless, or you're wondering whether God can really change a heart, this episode is for you.

📖 Scripture: Ezekiel 37:3–5
“Son of man, can these bones live?”

Because if God can breathe life into dry bones, we believe He can breathe life into what looks impossible.

Welcome to Restored + Rising. ❤️

]]>eea61dda-242a-42f4-aac6-e2fcb8134da9Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:59:37 GMT<p><b>Our marriage was dead. Neither of us wanted reconciliation. Then God stepped in.</b></p><p>In the very first episode of <b>Restored + Rising</b>, we're sharing the story behind this podcast-and the marriage we never believed could be restored.</p><p></p><p>Our relationship had deteriorated to the point of divorce, lawyers, anger, broken trust, infidelity, and almost no communication. We were living separate lives, and eventually, both of us were ready to move on. In our minds, there was nothing left to save. </p><p></p><p>But God had other plans.</p><p>We share how one woman at church continued encouraging Melina to pray for her marriage when almost every other voice was saying to walk away, and what happened when she finally did. God didn't begin by changing the circumstances. <b>He began by changing her heart.</b></p><p></p><p>And neither of us was looking for reconciliation. Eddie had reached a place where he was genuinely content moving forward as a single father. Yet God began doing what neither of us could have orchestrated ourselves: <b>turning two hearts back toward Him and ultimately back toward each other.</b></p><p></p><p>We also talk honestly about forgiveness, repentance, infidelity, the voices you allow to speak into your marriage, rebuilding after broken trust, and why restoration isn't about going back to the marriage you had, it's about allowing God to build something new. </p><p></p><p>We aren't marriage experts.</p><p><b>We're a marriage miracle.</b></p><p></p><p>If your marriage feels hopeless, or you're wondering whether God can really change a heart, this episode is for you.</p><p>📖 <b>Scripture:</b> Ezekiel 37:3–5<br /><i>“Son of man, can these bones live?”</i></p><p>Because if God can breathe life into dry bones, we believe He can breathe life into what looks impossible.</p><p><b>Welcome to Restored + Rising. ❤️</b></p>no01:02:1411Our Marriage Was Dead… Then God | Our Marriage Restoration Storyfull