What happens when a marriage that starts with secrets and lies transforms into a powerful ministry? JJ and Trina Harrison's raw testimony proves that even the most broken beginnings can become beautiful stories of redemption.
Their journey began with teenage romance that led to a secret courthouse wedding—him at 20, her just 18. What followed were ten years of separation, infidelity, and heartbreak. Yet something miraculous happened when JJ finally heard God's voice: "You're ignoring your favor." That divine moment transformed their relationship and eventually their ministry.
This episode beautifully demonstrates how transparency about past mistakes creates space for others to find healing. The Harrisons don't glorify their difficult beginning but use it to show God's redemptive power in restoring what seemed irreparably broken.
Ready to be inspired by a marriage miracle? Listen now and discover how two people who started with almost nothing but problems built a 31-year marriage and thriving ministry that's changing lives across the world.
## Timestamps & Key Takeaways:
- **4:15** - How JJ's hit song "You Deserve It" (144 million YouTube views) came after being dropped by his record label—allowing him to own his masters
- **10:30** - The secret wedding story and how Trina's father threatened JJ's "kneecaps" after discovering their elopement
- **17:20** - Living separately for years despite being married, functioning more like "baby mama, baby daddy"
- **25:45** - The turning point: JJ's revelation that he was "ignoring his favor" and how it changed everything
- **34:15** - Four marriage lessons after 31 years: Give permission to fail, trust is built not given, forgive as you've been forgiven, and embrace your spouse's evolution
- **44:20** - How their son witnessed their transformation and built a healthier marriage than they initially had
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