Long Haul Marriage Roadcast

In part 3 of our 10 part series, Brian and Jamie talk openly and candidly about sex - why so many couples who love each other very much can feel rejected, frustrated, embarrassed, or completely misunderstood - and how many couples don't know how to talk about it. They discuss: Different levels of desire, Initiation, Rejection, Affection vs. sex, Frequency, Physical touch, Resentment, Sex becoming...

Welcome to our 10 part series - 10 Things That Can Make or Break Your Marriage In part 2, Brian and Jamie continue talking about emotional disconnection in marriage, and why many couples begin to lose connection, feeling more like rooommates than lovers.  They drill down on how couples begin to gradually focus more on logistics, especially when parenting, and less on the foundational friendship th...

Welcome to our 10 part series - 10 Things That Can Make or Break Your Marriage In part 1, Jamie and Brian discuss why many couples begin to lose connection, feeling more like rooommates than lovers.  They talk about living in the same house, sleeping in the same bed, raising the same kids, but slowly becoming strangers.  They explain the difference between just talking, and truly communicating to...

Is checking your partner's phone ever ok?  Should married couples share their location?  Can you have a best friend of the opposite sex when you're married?  When does a friendship cross the line, and what constitutes an emotional affair?  Do you really have to tell your spouse everything?  Is flirting cheating?  So many questions... Brian and Jamie discuss all these questions, and they believe, i...

As we settle back in for another season, we wanted to talk about Belief, vs, Hope, specifically, how they differ, but more importantly, how to choose a life of hope, when beliefs (on any topic) might seem less than certain at best, or downright bleak at worst. Beliefs drive everything in life, and in our marriages.  How we choose to show up, regardless of how our spouse is "treating us," is our ch...

After hearing Tucker Carlson's recent reaction to the statement from Father Stephen De Young that marriages that have been blown up, and almost destroyed, can truly be saved and transformed, Jamie and I wanted to discuss and EMPHASIZE that yes, we see troubled marriages transformed ALL THE TIME!  I've witnessed it, first hand, for 30 years.  That's why we do what we do.  With two willing partners...

After several recent conversations with young couples about all the uncertainty in today's world, and the sometimes crippling anxiety it produces, Brian and Jamie talk about a mindset shift, and several life hacks that will help mitigate the stress and anxiety, if not totally wipe it out, completely! Acknowledging that life is hard, and yes, the world is a crazy place - perhaps like never before -...

Happy belated Mother's Day to all you moms!  (And Happy Birthday to Jamie!! 5/11) In today's abbreviated episode, Brian and Jamie discuss the value in celebrating our loved ones - taking the time and effort to make feel special, those who are special to us!  It doesn't take booking a trip to Greece or Paris (although, 'she' wouldn't mind those at all!), to make your spouse feel seen, appreciated,...

As a reminder in Small Business week, Long Haul Marriage is a donor supported 501c3, and is made possible by generous donations from people like you.  If you would consider sponsoring us with a monthly, annual, or one time donation, please visit https://longhaulmarriage.betterworld.org, and we thank you in advance! In today's episode, Brian and Jamie discuss the concept of MARGIN in our lives.  Th...

It's definitely storm season in North Texas, but it's also potential storm season in your marriage, no matter what season you find yourself in. In today's episode, Jamie is inspired to talk about the unforeseen storms that crop up, and many times, catastrophically hit out of nowhere in our marriages, and in our lives.  She and Brian discuss the importance of preparing BEFORE the storms hit, as bes...

In today's episode, Brian and Jamie share some thoughts about the value of friendship, and having couple friends.  They talk about some very special friendships that they've formed in their lives, and how thankful they are for them.  They challenge us all to be intentional about forming new relationships, stretching beyond our comfort zones, and being the couple to reach out first.  They ecourage...

In this week's episode, Jamie and Brian Good Wedding Friday, Jammin Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Excellent Monday.  They talk about their love for family time, especially when everyone hangs up, and hangs out!!  Jamie talks about her love of hosting family, and the PERFECT day Easter Sunday was.  Brian eventually shifts the conversation to what it means for us that "the tomb is empty."  So, Jesus...

When's the last time you read the Ten Commandments?  (Have you seen the movie 100 times like Brian?)  Are you keeping the commandments?  When's the last time you broke one? In today's episode, Brian and Jamie discuss the ten commandments from the Old Testament (in the Bible), in the context of marriage.  It's a fun episode where Brian reads the commandment, and throws it to Jamie to discuss how th...

In today's episode, Jamie and Brian sit down with Zoe Penzes, a dear friend of the family (and girlfriend of another dear friend of the family), and discuss what life is like for a 22 year old female in today's world.  They talk about the sketchy online dating world, navigating how to meet someone in today's culture that has similar values, the fears and concerns about dating, and finding THE ONE....

Yes, we all know we're addicted to our phones, to social media, and all of the crap that comes along with that!  Not to minimize the truly tragic implications of that fact, but many times, the despair this brings makes us want to give up, or give in, missing what might mitigate some of the damage done by our disconnection.  What if we just need a friend?  What if we need to actually hang out with...

If you could go back to your young adult self, and give them your best nuggets of wisdom that life has taught you, what would you say? Join us today as we talk about the different pieces of advice the slower, less stressed-out version of ourselves would give to our younger, stressed, hurried, worried, anxious, uptight, angry (you fill in your blank) version of yourself.  Life will definitely teach...

Thanks for hanging out with us!   Listen in as we talk about one of our greatest accomplishments - building and maintaining a healthy, lasting relationship with our children.  We talk about the investment that gives the most rewarding return there is - a loving connection with our now adult children that will last a lifetime - our greatest legacy! Jamie talks about her recent mother/daughter getaw...

Hi Listener!  We're glad you're here. Today, Jamie is still on a high, coming off of her recent Evergreen women's event in Broken Bow, and Brian asks her to hit the highlights, and explain why this was different than your average, run of the mill, women's retreat.   After talking about the pregnancy and eventual birth of the vision given to her by God, she then talks about the importance of giving...

In this reprised episode, the inaugural episode of the Roadcast, Brian and Jamie chronicle the beginning of their journey, discussing the hard and painful first years, the loss of their 2 year old son, Corban, and the ultimate healing that came, giving them the grace and strength to continue to fight for their marriage.  This episode will encourage and inspire you to keep going, no matter what you...

In this week's episode of the Roadcast, Brian and Jamie discuss the heaviness of the state of the world right now, and how we are prone to want to process this with our spouse.  The challenge comes when, because of how we are wired so differently, one of us would rather do ANYTHING that discuss this garbage, especially at length!  So, what's a man (or woman) to do?   They get into this common situ...

Saint or sinner?  Which one are you?  Which one are we?  Is it possible we could be both?   In today's episode, Brian and Jamie discuss simultaneity (the property of two or more events occuring at the exact same time) in the context of who we are, who we want to be, perhaps how others view us, how we view ourselves, and ultimately, how we choose to show up in any given moment. Brian reads the stor...

In today's "snowed in" episode, Brian and Jamie talk a little about being snowed in together, how to avoid cabin fever, how to avoid slipping on ice, and how stupid it is to have major NFL playoff games in a blizzard!! Jamie talks about her disappointment in having to postpone her Evergreen retreat, and the way Brian might have missed the chance (in the ealy going) to be truly emotionally supporti...

In this week's episode, Jamie brings up the topic of being hurt, disappointed, disallusioned, or being downright angry with God, but somehow, unable or "prohibited" from speaking it (as if God doesn't already know your heart).  They discuss how many Christians have been taught at a fundamental level that it would be "sinful" to be angry with God, and how heretical it sounds to have to "forgive God...

2026 is here, and we want it to be our best year yet - no hyperbole.  Can we truly make that happen?  Do we have any control over our lives, especially when we feel so many things are out of control in our world? In today's first episode of the year, Brian and Jamie discuss setting intentions for your day, your week, your month, which all turn into your year!  They share from personal experience,...

In this final episode of the year, Brian and Jamie take a look back over 2025, the beginning of Long Haul Marriage, dealing with the grief of their less than sanctimonious departure from previous ministry positions, starting a new business TOGETHER, and testing the strength of their 35 year marriage in the most stressful pressure cooker in recent history!  They talk of the ups and downs, and reali...