Expedition Marriage with Chris & Jamie Bailey

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 marria...

Are there things you're withholding in marriage? Do you feel like your marriage could be more connected or go a little deeper? If so, this episode will help you gain clarity and find encouragement as we continue our conversation on things you should be sharing with one another. Need Financial Help? https://ramseycoach.com/leah-adams-coaching   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/...

Is there ever anything you hold back from your spouse? Or do you ever feel they're holding things back from you? On this episode we're sharing with you what we think you should be sharing with one another. Join us for this casual but impactful marriage changing conversation   Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/podcast/ ep-86-things-to-share-with-your-spouse /   Follow us! h...

Have you ever heard the word helpmate and thought that it seems like an inferior role in your marriage? If so, you're not alone. The truth is that couldn't be further from the truth. A wife who understands what it means to be a helpmate, and who takes that role seriously holds amazing power and influence in the life of her husband. Listen in on this episode to make sure you have the proper definit...

Have you ever called your husband to have him not answer and your mind suddenly goes to thoughts of him being in an accident or something else awful happening? Have you ever seen your wife upset and instantly stress out wondering what you must have done? These are just a couple of negative thoughts that can not only take over your life but also the health of your marriage. Tune in to this episode...

Are you a spender married to a saver, or perhaps the other way around? Do you usually agree on your Christmas spending budget, or do you think your spouse buys for too many people? So many marriages struggle with these kinds of financial issues, especially around the holidays. On this episode, Julie Baumgardner, Certified Family Life Educator and Senior Director of Winshape Marriage is joining us...

When you stood at the altar and said your vows, do you think you really knew what you were saying? Did you have anything in mind for what the worse of the better or worse would look like? Our daughter recently got married, and their vows were hard hitting, biblically rooted, deeply desirable, and tear-jerking reminders of what marriage should truly be about. On today's episode we're sharing the le...

Have you ever asked your spouse a simple question and they respond with a sharp tone as if you've personally attacked them? Does it sometimes seem that no matter what you say it gets taken the wrong way as if you're out to get your spouse, except you're really not at all? Tune in to this episode if you want to understand your defensive spouse so you can help them understand that you're truly not o...

Having a spouse who doesn't easily share with you can be challenging. It can feel so personal and make you wonder why they don't want to talk to you or maybe why they don't trust you enough to share with you. It might surprise you to know that often their lack of sharing has nothing to do with you! You're not wrong for pursuing connection with them, so let us help you on today's episode with some...

Do you ever wonder if great sex and intimacy will still be possible once the kids are grown and out of the house? The answer is YES! But maybe you're finding yourself in the empty nest and it's feeling a lot emptier in the bedroom, and you need some hope. The truth is that physical intimacy takes some work, and a lot of things change during those empty nest years. Tune in today and let us help you...

Are you in the throws of parenting? Feeling the drain from meeting needs all day, giving baths, sitting in car line, or going back and forth to sports practices and games? These can be some fun, yet equally challenging years, and if you're not intentional, all that fatigue and running around will zap your sex life! On today's episode we're having a real chat about how to keep your romance alive du...

Are you struggling in your marriage and aren't sure if it's time to call it quits or not? While divorce can be biblical and can be protective, it's not meant for every situation. There are many marriage problems that can be fixed and redeemed, so before you decide to pull the plug on your marriage, give this episode a listen and see if there might be another solution. Find our show notes at: https...

Goals and the motivation to go after them are great for your marriage, but it's your daily habits that will truly get you where you want to be. It's very likely that you have a bunch of little habits in your life that are shaping your marriage that you may not even be aware of. Join us on this episode to learn new and intentional habits for your marriage; habits that will help it become the marria...

"My husband isn't a spiritual leader." "He never prays with me." "He won't do a devotion with me or the kids." These are some common complaints we hear from wives, and while they seem very valid, we don't want either of you to miss the true heartbeat of spiritual leadership. There very well might be some room for growth, but there also might be some unrecognized leadership too. Listen in as we tal...

Have you ever been triggered in your marriage? Or have you ever been on the opposite end of a trigger where suddenly you're receiving strong reactions that just don't make sense to you? If your answer is yes to either, then this is the episode for you. Join us as we talk about common triggers, why we have them, and what to do about them. Find our show notes at https://expeditionmarriage.org/post/p...

Do you ever find yourself battling dread over everything you have on your schedule? Are you finding it hard to slow down and enjoy your family? On today's episode we're going to help you identify when you might need to take a break, clear more of your schedule, and start adding in things that are most important to YOUR family. You should be living a life you enjoy, not one you constantly need a br...

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 always unhealthy. On this episode we're talking with Dr. David Clarke, Christian Psychologist, and author of 20 Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser. Tune it to understand Christian codependency, biblical truths that allow you a way out of your abusive marriage, and enco...

Is your marriage healthy? What even are the signs of a healthy marriage? Happiness, great sex, laughter? Or is there more to it than that? It's not uncommon to be settling in your marriage and have no idea that you are. The things you may have become  used to can often become normal, but normal doesn't always equal healthy. Tune in today as we share with you several foundations to a healthy marria...

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 how you're being treated is not okay, but then you begin to second guess it? Maybe you give your husband excuses for his behavior, or you tolerate it because you want to be a Godly wife. Maybe you don't want to break your marriage covenant, or you just plan to pray more...

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 marriage—knowing the word but not knowing what do with it. On this episode we're going to take you through some scriptures and tell you exactly what they look like lived out in your marriage. There aren't just a few scriptures about marriage, there's an entire book th...

When is the last time you questioned what difference your marriage was making in the world? Did you even know it was designed to be making an impact? If your desire is to find your unique calling as a couple and understand the power of impact your marriage has been given by God, then you want to listen to this episode. What your marriage has to offer is greatly needed in this world and it's time t...

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 they only knew the truth about your life? On this episode we're going to share with you why according to scripture you just might have that all wrong. What if sharing your problems made you, your marriage, and the body of Christ stronger? Join us today a...

What comes to mind when you hear the word nagging? Maybe it's conviction, justification, blame, or perhaps exhaustion? On this episode we're having an honest, "tell it like it is" conversation on the topic of nagging and complaining. And we're going to be talking to you wife… AND you, husband! Join us if you want the truth, some understanding, and validation, and perhaps a little Holy Spirit convi...

Has anything in your marriage ever blindsided you? Have you ever thought at one point in time that this is just not what you signed up for? Yea, marriage caught us by surprise too! Come take a stroll with us down memory lane today back to where it all began at the moment of our engagement. Find out the good, the bad, and all the in between stuff that we had no idea we would be facing in marriage,...

You want your marriage to thrive, right? We do too! For that to happen, you must be very intentional and on guard. That sometimes means doing things you don't want to do and not doing things that you do. 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...