Expedition Marriage with Chris & Jamie Bailey

Have you ever said "I'm sorry" to your spouse, only to find yourselves having the exact same argument again? Or maybe you've heard the same apology over and over, but nothing ever seems to change. There's a big difference between apologizing and truly repenting. In this episode of the Expedition Marriage Podcast, we're diving into Psalm 51 to discover what David's response to his sin can teach us...

What Is Shaping Your Marriage? Lessons from Psalm 1 — God Wants You to Thrive What is shaping your marriage? Whether you realize it or not, something is influencing the way you think about marriage, treat your spouse, handle conflict, and make decisions. The question is, are those influences drawing you closer to God's design or pulling you further away? In this episode of the Expedition Marriage...

What if the prayer that could change your marriage isn't "Lord, help my spouse change," but "Lord, make me more like You"? We pray for better communication, less conflict, more connection, and greater understanding in marriage. And those are all good things to pray for! But how often do we ask God to change our hearts in the process? In this episode of Expedition Marriage, we're exploring the diff...

What are you actually building your marriage on? Marriage advice? Therapy? Instagram reels? A favorite podcast? What feels right? Those things may offer helpful tools, but as Christian couples, none of them were ever meant to replace God's Word. In this episode of Expedition Marriage, we're talking about biblical illiteracy and the impact it's having on Christian marriages. And we're not just talk...

What if some of the things you believe about marriage are actually making marriage harder? We're joined by Julie Baumgardner, founder of Marriage on the Daily ( https://marriageonthedaily.com ), to bust some of the most common marriage myths—especially the ones that can trip couples up during the first 10 years.   We're talking about beliefs like: "The two become one, so we should basically become...

What if the things helping you feel better are actually keeping you from getting better? Sometimes what we call "better" is really just less uncomfortable . We avoid the conversation. We turn on Netflix. We scroll. We stay busy. We overwork. We take control. We keep the peace. And for a little while, it works. The tension goes down. The argument stops. The anxiety quiets. Everything feels a little...

The Real Reason Couples Stop Having Sex (And How to Reconnect) Why can two people deeply love each other and still feel completely disconnected—emotionally or sexually? And why is sex still something so many Christian couples struggle to talk about? Today we're joined by licensed marriage and family therapist George Faller , founder of the New York Center for Emotionally Focused Therapy and coauth...

There comes a point in parenting when you realize something terrifying:   You can't control your kids anymore.   They choose their own friends. They date people you may not choose. They make decisions about alcohol, sex, relationships, college, marriage, and eventually even their faith.   So what do you do when you can see where a decision might lead, but you can't stop your child from making it?...

"My spouse will never change." It's one of the most common frustrations we hear from married couples. But what if we're asking the wrong question? In this episode, Chris and Jamie talk about one of the hardest—and most beautiful—parts of marriage: marriage is designed to change us. When two imperfect people share a home, a life, disappointments, responsibilities, vulnerabilities, and decades toget...

Should you cut off a toxic or difficult parent? It's a question more adult children are asking, and the answer isn't always as simple as social media makes it sound. Sometimes no contact really is necessary. Abuse, violence, active addiction, and unsafe behavior require protection and strong boundaries. But what about the parent who disagrees with your parenting? The emotionally immature mom? The...

Have you ever wondered why you react the way you do in your marriage? Why one of you shuts down... Why the other feels the need to control... Why conflict feels terrifying for one person and normal for another... The answers may have started long before you ever said, "I do." In this episode, Chris and Jamie explore how the family you grew up in shapes the way you communicate, handle conflict, pur...

Does God actually care about your physical health? Many Christians have unknowingly separated faith from health, believing one is spiritual while the other is merely physical. Former NHL strength coach Justin Roethlingshoefer believes that's one of the greatest misconceptions in the Church today. In this episode, Justin shares how Scripture and science beautifully work together to reveal God's int...

Can marriage really be mastered? Jalen and Cacie Barnes believe it can. In this episode, Chris and Jamie sit down with Christian marriage coaches, speakers, and hosts of The Jalen & Cacie Show to discuss how they went from struggling as newlyweds to developing a framework that has helped countless couples strengthen their marriages. Their story is unique. They didn't enter marriage with obvious ba...

Can couples really stay deeply in love after 20 or 30 years of marriage?   According to neuroscience… and more importantly, God, the answer is yes.   In this episode, Chris and Jamie explore fascinating research on couples who have remained happily married for decades.   The not-so surprising part is every one of these habits reflect principles God has already given us in Scripture.   Drawing from...

Your Marriage Is Growing Something… What Are You Planting? What kind of marriage are you planting today? Most couples focus on the problems they're experiencing right now, but Scripture points us to something much deeper: every marriage is continually sowing seeds that will eventually produce a harvest. In this episode, Chris and Jamie explore the powerful biblical principle of Sowing and Reaping...

Why do you and your spouse keep having the same argument? Maybe it's not because one of you doesn't care.   Maybe it's because neither of you has the capacity to solve the problem in that moment.   In this episode, Chris and Jamie explain one of the most important concepts they've learned about relationships—the Window of Tolerance .     You'll discover why your nervous system reacts the way it do...

Most marriages don't fall apart overnight. They drift. Over time, couples can find themselves feeling more like roommates than spouses—sharing a home, raising kids, managing responsibilities, but slowly losing the closeness and connection they once enjoyed. In this episode, Chris and Jamie sit down with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo of One Extraordinary Marriage to discuss their journey from disconnect...

Have we outgrown marriage? A growing movement says yes. Some are calling for a "Marriage 2.0"—a version of marriage that prioritizes personal fulfillment, individual happiness, renewable contracts, and self-preservation over lifelong commitment. It sounds appealing. It even contains pieces of truth. But is it actually better? In this episode, Chris and Jamie examine the growing Marriage 2.0 moveme...

Have you ever noticed that almost every message coming at you today is telling you that something is wrong?   Your body could be better. Your house could be better. Your marriage could be better. Your spouse could be better. You could be better.   The world profits from your discontentment.   In this episode, Chris and Jamie unpack how social media, self-help culture, comparison, and constant self...

Have you ever noticed that after conflict with your spouse, suddenly everything they do starts irritating you? In this episode, Chris and Jamie unpack a powerful concept called the Reticular Activating System (RAS) — the brain's filtering system that determines what gets your attention and what gets ignored. The truth is, your mind is constantly scanning for evidence to support what it already bel...

Your Communication Isn't the Real Problem in Marriage Most couples think their biggest issue is communication. But what if the real problem is what's happening underneath the communication?   In this episode, we unpack the protective patterns that sabotage connection in marriage.     The escalation. The defensiveness. The shutdown. The criticism. The threats. The emotional spirals.   These aren't...

Have you ever looked at your marriage and realized: "We're still committed… but we don't actually feel close anymore." Not because of betrayal. Not because of constant fighting. But because somewhere along the way, your friendship simply disappeared. In this episode, we're talking about the kind of marriage many Christian couples silently experience: faithful, functional, responsible… but emotiona...

Parenting is already hard.   But when you add in phones, apps, social media, and constant digital exposure… it creates a level of pressure most couples feel completely unprepared for.   As marriage counselors, we see it all the time…   Couples aren't on the same page when it comes to technology. They avoid the conversation or they feel overwhelmed and unsure where to even start   In this episode,...

Are phones, social media, and even AI replacing connection in your marriage? In this episode, we're talking about the rise of false intimacy , which is when technology gives the feeling of connection without the depth, responsibility, or vulnerability that real intimacy requires. We'll unpack: How technology is reshaping emotional connection in marriage Why scrolling, texting, and AI interactions...

Pivoting in Marriage: The One Skill That Changes Everything Life doesn't always go as planned, and when it doesn't, your marriage feels it. In this episode, we're talking about one of the most important (and overlooked) skills in a healthy marriage: learning how to pivot . This week has stretched us in real time—living in an Airbnb while helping care for our grandson after our daughter's home floo...