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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. 73: Stop Creating a Life You Want to Escape
Do you ever find yourself battling dread over everything you have on your schedule? Have you created a life that you want to escape from? Are you finding it hard to slow down and enjoy your family? We’ve certainly been there and we remember feeling the dread of the busyness of the next day the second our heads hit the pillow.
EP. 72: 20 Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser with Dr. David E Clarke
On the podcast - Do you know someone, or perhaps you are that someone, who keeps going back or staying with an abuser? It’s not uncommon, but it’s...
Ep. 71: Is My Marriage Healthy?
On the podcast - Is your marriage healthy? What even are the signs of a healthy marriage? Happiness, great sex, laughter? Or is there more to it...
Ep. 70: Enough is Enough – Interview with Dr. David E Clarke PhD
On the podcast - Have you ever wondered if what goes on in your marriage is just dysfunctional or is it toxic? Do you sometimes know for sure that...
Ep. 69: Living out Scripture in your Marriage
On the podcast - Knowing God’s word is important, but applying it is what it’s all about. This can be an area that you may be tripping up on in your...
Ep. 68: How to Have a Marriage that Makes an Impact
On the podcast - Back Yard Bible School from Gathering Around ministries~ https://www.gatheringaround.com/backyard-bible-school Use code...
Ep. 67: Why you Must Stop Hiding your Problems
Does the idea of sharing your marriage problems, or problems in general, with people horrify you? Are you concerned with what they would think if...
Ep. 66: The Truth about Nagging and Complaining
What comes to mind when you hear the word nagging? Maybe it’s conviction, justification, blame, or perhaps exhaustion?There are many reasons why...
Ep. 65: What We Didn’t Know About Marriage
What we didn’t know was how many trials we would be hit with, both in our marriage, as well as life just clubbing us over the head!
Ep. 64: Beware of These Relationship Killers
Join us on this episode where we’re giving you a solid heads up on what to look out for so you can avoid and deal with all the things that will consistently keep you from your goal of having that thriving marriage.
Ep. 63: Are You or Your Spouse Highly Sensitive?
Have you ever wondered if something was wrong with you because you get overwhelmed so easily, you struggle with focus, or are greatly affected by...
Ep. 62: Is your Marriage Problem Focused or Purpose Focused?
Have you ever gotten exhausted by thinking about and constantly dealing with all the problems in your life and marriage? While there’s merit to dealing with problems, there’s also a reason why making them your primary focus is so tiring. Focusing on your problems will anchor you down in the past and therefore make moving forward much more difficult.
Ep. 61: When your Spouse has Chronic Pain
If you or your spouse is affected by chronic pain, that likely means your marriage is too. Chronic pain is something no one plans for or ever thinks...
Ep. 60: Are You Disconnected in Your Marriage
Are you feeling disconnected in your marriage? Would you even know how to tell if you were?Your marriage will go through stages of both connection...
Ep. 59: The Problem with Right Fighting
Do you struggle with always wanting the win? Do you find it tough to be wrong, or even tougher to allow your spouse to be wrong without correcting...
Ep. 58: When your Husband won’t go to Counseling
Are you frustrated because you seem to be the only one willing to work on your marriage? Are you wanting to get some help but have a husband who...
Ep. 57: Do You Need Marriage Counseling?
Have you ever wondered how bad do things need to get before we reach out for help? Do you know the difference between what normal problems are...
Ep. 56: How to Support your Spouse in Need
Are you or your spouse facing a hard time? Has life just been rough for one or both of you lately? If so, you’ll want to tune in for this episode....
Ep. 55: Avoiders in Marriage
Does your spouse constantly walk away or shut down communication with you? Do they struggle or rarely share how they feel, except for anger? Maybe...
Ep. 54: What Adult Children Need from You
Do you have adult children, or are you dreading the day when they become adults and fly out of the nest? Well, today’s episode was for you. Your job...
Ep. 53: Why Married Couples Need Friends
We need friends in our lives. God designed us for community and for relationships. When He says we’re better together, we need to believe Him. But...
Ep. 52: How to Know if You are a People Pleaser in Your Marriage
Do you ever find yourself pursuing the happiness of your spouse at the expense of your own well-being or your own desires? Perhaps you’re married to...
Ep. 51: What Happened to Us? How to Become Best Friends Again
Is your marriage in a funk? Have you lost the friendship that you once had? We hope today’s episode was just the encouragement you needed to...
Ep. 50: Bad Marriage Advice, Part 2. Sex & Pornography Edition
Have you ever gotten bad marriage advice? What about bad advice regarding sex? On today’s part 2 conversation, we tackled some bad advice around the...
Ep. 49: Don’t Listen to This! Bad Marriage Advice, Part 1
Have you ever gotten horrible marriage advice? What about advice that you thought sounded good but turned out it really wasn’t? On this episode we...
Ep. 48: Do you Avoid Conflict? Find out Why!
Is conflict something you tend to run from? Does the mere thought of someone, especially your spouse, being upset with you almost throw you into a...
Ep. 47: Special Episode – Jamie’s Redemption Story
What is God able to do when you grow up in a dysfunctional, abusive home? Suffer pain and despair so bad that there is not one, but 2 suicide...
Ep. 46 – The Essentials of an Emotionally Healthy Home
What are you striving for in this New Year? How confident are you that it’s the right thing for your marriage and family? Goals are great to have,...
Ep. 45: How to Have the Best New Year as a Couple
Are you ready to have a great New Year? Or maybe you just don’t want a repeat of this past year? However you’re feeling about the year ahead, it’s...
Ep. 44: Setting Boundaries with In-Laws
Do you ever feel like your marriage and your family are not your own, but instead just an extension of one or both sets of your parents? Are they...
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*Disclaimer: The information discussed in this podcast is meant for entertainment purposes and is not meant to replace counseling or working with a trained healthcare professional.