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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.
Ep. 117: Don’t Let the Death Bed Regrets Affect your Marriage (Part 1)
When you get to the end of your life, will you be able to say that you have no regrets when it comes to your marriage? On this episode, we took some of the most common deathbed regrets and discussed how to avoid having them in your marriage. If you want a life and a marriage without regrets, listen in.
Ep. 116: Are you a Peace-Maker or Peace-Keeper
Do you get unsettled when there’s conflict around you or if you know that someone isn’t happy with you? What lengths do you go to in order to get the peace to return? And when it does return, is it even real peace at all? In this episode, we’re sharing the differences between peace-making and peace-faking. Don’t miss this episode if you have a strong drive for peace!
Ep. 115: How to Support Your Adult Children During the Holidays and Still Have Joy with Special Guest Pamela Hinkelman
Are you an empty nest mom or an adult daughter trying to make everyone happy this Christmas? The transition from parenting to developing more of a friendship for an empty nest mom is challenging, especially around the holidays.
Ep. 114: Weekend Fights and How to Stop Them
Join us as we explore the common triggers that lead to weekend fights, ranging from differing expectations and miscommunication to the impact of stressors from the week. Through engaging anecdotes and expert insights, we’ll guide you through the maze of weekend tensions, helping you identify your potential pitfalls before they escalate.
Ep. 113: Things That Undermine an Apology
Join us as we unpack the various ways in which apologies can go awry. From insincere platitudes to the refusal to take responsibility for one’s actions, we’re sharing the subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which apologies can miss the mark.
Ep. 112: Can You Trust Your Spouse Again?
Can You Trust Your Spouse Again? We understand that rebuilding trust after a breach of it can be a challenging and often painful journey. Join us as we navigate the bumpy terrain of learning to trust your spouse again and finding out if you even can.
Ep. 111: Dangerous Assumptions that Kill Connection
In relationships, assumptions can be like silent assassins, lurking in the shadows, undermining connection, and wreaking havoc on the bond in your marriage. In this episode, we’ll shine a light on these dangerous assumptions that often go unnoticed yet have the power to erode trust, communication, and intimacy. Join us as we discuss and explore these hidden and harmful assumptions that couples make.
Ep. 110: Get Out of That Marriage Funk
Life is full of ups and downs, and even the strongest marriages can hit a rough patch. If you’ve found yourselves in a marriage funk, don’t fret— hang on, we’re here to pull you out! This episode is here to help you rediscover your relationship’s joy, connection, and love.
Ep. 109: Learning to Love Each Other Again
Have you “fallen out of love” or are you beginning to question if you married the right person or if you’re even compatible anymore? In almost every relationship, there may come a time when the flames of love need a little rekindling. Join us for this episode as we explore the art of rediscovering and nurturing the love that initially brought you together.
Ep. 108: Unexpected Scriptures for Your Marriage
We’re sharing several on this episode, so hit play and learn some unexpected scriptures for your marriage today!
Ep. 107: Creating Oneness in Marriage
On the podcast - Your marriage was created for oneness, but that doesn’t always mean it has it. Unfortunately, it’s quite possible for two people...
Ep. 106 Building Resiliency in Your Marriage
On this episode, we’re talking about what it takes to build a resilient marriage and how to identify if you have any of the necessary traits for resiliency. It’s never too late to become resilient so be sure to tune in today.
Ep. 105: Supporting Personal Growth
On the podcast - Does your spouse refuse to grow? Or maybe it’s you who struggles with change? Regardless, none of us are created to remain the...
Ep. 104: Building a Strong Marriage
We all want a strong marriage, but that doesn’t mean we know how to build one. On this episode of Building a Strong Marriage, we’re sharing the exact building blocks you’ll need to make sure your marriage has a firm foundation that will be able to withstand any storm.
Ep. 103: When Busy is TOO Busy
We live in a world that glorifies busyness, where our calendars are constantly packed, and our to-do lists seem never-ending. From demanding careers to family responsibilities and social commitments, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. And that’s exactly what we’re exploring today
Ep. 102: How to Fight Against the Enemy in Your Marriage
If you and your spouse seek to strengthen and protect your marriage by fighting against the Enemy, this episode is for you. We share invaluable insights and actionable advice to help you maintain your love, trust, and unity. Tune in and discover all the ways you can protect your marriage starting today.
Ep. 101: The Benefits of Marriage
You’ve probably heard about the consequences of divorce, but have you ever thought that if there are consequences of divorce, there must be benefits of marriage? On this episode, we’re chatting about the many amazing benefits of marriage, and we’re confident some of them will surprise you. Click play and give it a listen!
Ep. 100: Finding Grace in the Gray with special guest Mike Donehey
If you’re interested in learning to see the grace and good that are often hidden by your own limited perspectives and assumptions, then listen to today’s episode where our guest Mike Donehey, best-selling author, songwriter, singer, and former lead singer of Tenth Avenue North, will help you discover how to focus on the person standing before you more than the argument set against you.
Ep. 99: How to Keep the Sparks Alive
Are you wondering how in the world you can ever keep those sparks alive with all the busyness, work, parenting, or stress?Has your sex life or romantic life fizzled?
Ep. 98: How to Have a Joy-Filled Marriage
Is your marriage lacking joy? When is the last time you’ve done something fun just because? How long has it been since you’ve chosen joy or even chosen to rejoice in a hard season?
Ep. 97: How to Deal with a Grumpy Spouse
If you’re living with a grumpy spouse you know how frustrating it can be. Everything is just fine until you hear those grumbles or see that all-too-familiar grimace. It’s really hard to not walk on eggshells around your beloved grump, but doing that is not helping them or you! Tune in today to learn all about what you can do to help make a difference.
Ep. 96: Is My Marriage Over? (Part 2)
Have you ever wondered if any of the problems in your marriage would cause your marriage to end? In this episode, we will be sharing our thoughts, as Christian Counselors, on what others have determined to be signs your marriage is over. We have so much to say that this will be part one of a two-part series. Don’t miss it!
Ep. 95: Is My Marriage Over? (Part 1 of 2)
Have you ever wondered if any of the problems in your marriage would cause your marriage to end? In this episode, we will be sharing our thoughts, as Christian Counselors, on what others have determined to be signs your marriage is over. We have so much to say that this will be part one of a two-part series. Don’t miss it!
Ep. 94: Bad Trades in Marriage
If we offered you a bowl of stew would you give us your entire inheritance, assuming you were left a whole lot? Of course not! That would be a ridiculously bad trade. But believe it or not, someone in scripture did just that. Before you go judging, check out this episode to see if you might be making some bad trades yourself in your marriage. Join us for a candid and straightforward chat about bad trades in marriage.
Ep. 93: Sins in Marriage: Does Your Marriage Have Them? (Part 2 of 2)
Join us for Part 2 of this two-part series as we help you uncover those sins of erosion in your marriage that may be deceiving you into thinking that they’re not a big deal while slowly but surely they eat away at your marriage.
Ep. 92: Sins in Marriage: Does Your Marriage Have Them? (Part 1 of 2)
Would you be able to identify the sins that are in your marriage if you were asked what they were? Many people would struggle with this question and that’s because so many of these sins get brushed off as normal or no big deal, but the truth is, sin is sin and God wants it out of your marriage and your life. Join us today as we uncover what we refer to as the sins of erosion that you may not even know you have.
Ep. 91: Working Through Forgiveness and Finding Joy Again
If any form of pain has entered your marriage then you’ll know that it’s sometimes hard to forgive. You’ll also know that it can be even harder to move forward in that forgiveness. On today’s episode, we’re talking about how to get on the best path to finding your joy again as a couple once betrayal or an injury of any kind has happened. Click play and let’s go!
Ep. 90: Marriage or Kids First?
You vowed your life to your spouse, but you also love your kids tremendously and are meant to protect them with your life. So who do you put first? That decision may not be as difficult as you think. In fact, if you want to know how you can do BOTH, then listen to this episode today!
Ep. 89: When Your Husband Won’t Pray With You
A common complaint we hear in the marriage ministry field is that husbands aren’t praying with their wives. With something as powerful as prayer, it begs the question, why not? Well, perhaps it’s BECAUSE prayer is so powerful, and we have an enemy who doesn’t want us involved in anything that is as life-changing and glorifying to God as prayer. If this is representative of your marriage, be sure to join us for this important topic.
Ep. 88: The Best Gift You Can Give Your Spouse
If you’ve ever had the difficult thought about what you would do if you ever lost your spouse, you’re not alone. The downside to being in love is sometimes the immense fear that can come with it. Great love and great grief often travel together. On this episode, we’re talking about the most important thing you can give one another from here until eternity. And what we share will impact your marriage more than anything else! Join us for today’s chat!
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