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Welcome to the Expedition Marriage podcast—a place where you can find hope, encouragement, fun, and some practical tips for enjoying the journey of marriage. We are Chris & Jamie Bailey, Christian counselors and marriage coaches, and we’re excited to share with you all that we have learned about marriage, not only from our own marriage, but also as trained professionals.
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How to L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Conflict
Season 2, Ep. 18 | 17min
Ep. 22: Marriage Under Stress
Are you feeling STRESSED OUT? Well, if you’re undergoing some extra stress, that means your marriage is too. And today, we talked about all that...
Ep. 21: Part 4 – How to L.O.V.E. your Way Through Conflict
This episode was the final episode in the 4 part series on How to L.O.V.E. Your Way through Conflict. On today’s episode we talked about evaluating...
Ep. 20: Part 3 – How to L.O.V.E. your Way Through Conflict
Today’s episode is part 3 in our the 4 part series on How to L.O.V.E. your Way Through Conflict. We’re talking about how devaluing your spouse can...
Ep. 19: How to L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Conflict – Part 2
This episode is part 2 of the “How to L.O.V.E. your Way through Conflict” 4 part series. In this episode we look at the letter 'O' for Observe the...
Ep. 18: How to L.O.V.E. your way through Conflict
This episode is the first of our L.O.V.E. series where we break down love in an acronym to help you be able to LOVE your way through conflict. On...
Ep. 17: Let’s Talk About Sex
Did you know that God intended sex to be for a lot more than just procreation? Yep, it’s true! AND, He actually wants you to not only be having it...
Ep. 16 Expectations & Assumptions (part 3 of Communication Killers & their Kryptonite)
Do you struggle with unmet expectations in your marriage? They sure are a funny thing, aren’t they? By now, you’d think we’ve all learned what...
Ep. 15 : It’s Not Just WHAT You Say (Part 2 of Communication Killers & Their Kryptonite series)
Words are powerful, but they’re certainly not everything when it comes to communication. On today’s episode, we want to be sure you know how to get...
Ep. 14 : Communication Dead Ends (Part 1 of Communication Killers & Their Kryptonite Series)
Is communication a struggle in your marriage? On today’s episode we will help you overcome those communication dead ends. You know the conversations...
Ep. 13: A Year to Remember
On today’s episode we’re talking about the importance of remembering—remembering the past year as a couple, remembering the struggles, the fun and most importantly remembering God’s faithfulness through it all.
Ep. 12 Boundaries During the Holidays
What do you value? Family? Peace? Your time? Respect? Have you ever thought about a plan on how to protect those things? In order to be able to...
Ep. 11: Holiday Stress
This is episode 11 where we’re talking about Holiday Stress, what it is and what you can do about it! We all have amped up stress during the...
Ep. 10: Gratitude, God & Science
Are you grateful for your spouse? They don’t always make it easy, do they? But did you know there’s a lot of science behind what gratitude does to...
Ep. 9: Walking in an Attitude of Gratitude
It’s a hard season to be grateful in, isn’t it? Many spouses have spent this entire year on edge, emotionally drained, and just kind of mentally...
Ep. 8: The 7 Year Itch. Is it a thing?
Whether it’s 7 years, 2 years, 10 years, or 20 years, there are no guarantees that marriage won’t get “itchy” on occasion. While there’s good merit...
Ep. 7: Masks in Marriage. Are you wearing one?
The most common masks we see couples wearing are: The Everything is Okay Mask The Comedian Mask The Take Charge Mask The problem with each of these...
Ep. 6: Keeping Love Alive
Today we’re shooting from the hip, going off the cuff, or whatever else you call it when we just decide to hit record and share some real...
Ep. 5: Technology in Marriage
What gets in the way of connecting with our spouse more than anything nowadays? Technology, mainly our cell phones. They keep us attached to the outside world way more than they help us stay connected to our spouse. Join us today as we chat about the…
Ep. 4: What Not to Say to Your Spouse
Have you or your spouse ever gotten into hot water with each other? Chances are it’s because someone said something that they shouldn’t have. We’ve all been there a time or two, but today we want to help prevent you from falling into the same…
Ep. 3: The Power of Praying for Your Spouse
On today’s episode we’re talking about the power of praying for your spouse. Prayer is one of the most impactful things you can do for them, and also for you and your marriage! We shared 4 impactful, marriage changing benefits of praying for one…
Ep. 2: 3 Expectations in Marriage
Do you expect things from your spouse? Do you ever wonder if you should or not? Well, on this episode, we are talking about 3 common expectations that couples have that might be causing some struggle in their marriages. We’re also talking about how…
Ep. 1: Our Why
On today’s episode we’re giving you a glimpse into why we do what we do here at Expedition Marriage. We know that not everyone dreams of growing up and becoming marriage counselors. I know, as fun as it sounds to sit with couples and talk about…
Helping You Enjoy the Journey of Marriage
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