Long Haul Marriage Roadcast

In this week's episode, Brian and Jamie (fully recovered) talk about the amazing time they had down in South Texas, hosting their first marriage reconciliation mediation Intensive, and some major take-aways from that.  (Review by couple coming soon!!). They go on to share some of the upcoming interviews they will be showcasing on the podcast, including a few parenting episodes, one with Blake and...

Disclaimer right up front - Brian felt horrible, and was literally about to hurl as they recorded this podcast - our apologies that he was off his game.  Brian and Jamie did the best they could do hit the highlights (quickly) of their recent Lucky In Love Workshop at Justin Coffee Co.  It was a great time, reminding us all that love has nothing to do with luck, and that it is a daily choice...choo...

March 17th!!  Known to almost everyone as St. Patrick's Day!!  But to Brian and Jamie, it will forever be known, remembered, and celebrated, as the day that Corban went home!!  Listen as they discuss how the passing of their 2 year old son, Corban, affected them then, and now!  Hopefully, your heart will be touched as they discuss openly and vulnerably about grief, and what walking through intense...

Join Brian and Jamie as they briefly discuss their current relationships with their adult children, and how they love to hang out with them and their friends.  They discuss the temptation for parents to over-function, and to "impose" their wills onto their children when they're becoming young adults, needing to figure things out for themselves - meaning that they will inevitably make mistakes that...

In this week's episode, Brian and Jamie interview their new friends, Brandon and Lindsey Charles, of Bentonville Arkansas.  They talk about how they met at the XO Marriage Mediation Intensive Certification Training, and the way they became fast friends.  Brandon and Lindsey share their testimony of having become hopeless in their marriage, believing it was over, until a friend suggested that they...

Lucky in Love Event referenced in today's episode - 3/22/25 at Justin Coffee in Texas, from 5-7pm.  Registration opens on 2/24 at Justin Coffee and Trading Co webiste.  In today's episode, Brian and Jamie share how much fun their Love and Latte event was in Justin, TX.  Then, they get into how important it is to show priority to our spouse by giving them undivided attention, listening to them, and...

In today's episode, Brian and Jamie discuss their top 5 take-aways from the annual XO Marriage Conference they attended in the DFW area on Valentine weekend. From a variety of doctors, clinicials, psychologists, pastors, and marriage experts, they loved the way that every single speaker/presenter normalized all of the issues that we ALL go through.  They discuss the Passion, Intimacy, Commitment t...

In today's episode, Brian and Jamie discuss the "top 10" issues they have seen 100's of times over the last few decades, normalizing the challenges that we all face in marriage and other relationships.  Whether dating, engaged, married, divorced, or even in parenting, and sibling relationships, they talk about things in a relatable way that will help to destigmatize seeking help, and truly opening...

In this episode, Brian and Jamie begin by talking about all of their package offerings for couples... married, engaged, dating, or just wanting relationship help.  They excitedly announce a new offering, their Intensive One Day Mediation, that will help couples gain tremendous ground in just one day, rather than trying to schedule 8 sessions over weeks or months.  They then shift into talking abou...

In this gift of an abbreviated episode, you'll hear how your personal strengths (and weaknesses) that vary greatly from your partner, can be the most frustrating, annoying, and devisive differences in the world if you let them!!  Brian and Jamie talk about how they overcame this trap, and have learned not to just tolerate their differences, but to actually value them.  They talk about how complete...

In this episode, we talk about how how being intentional, setting intentions for yourself, your marriage, your life, your family, your business - this gives you something to aim at - a target that keeps you focused, and that will eventually bring these things to fruition!!  We share about our "vision retreat" that we just had, and the take-aways from that.  We also share our personal "one words" f...

In this episode, we talk about how many young parents (especially moms) feel like they've "lost themselves," not recognizing who they've become, grieving the loss of the person they once were... having become a parent, and having their time and attention fully devoted to someone/something else.  We give "permission" for you to own all these conflicted feelings, and discuss concepts and ideas that...

Happy New Year from Long Haul Marriage! In this episode, we talk about how grateful we are that couples are reaching out for help, and how much we love normalizing all the issues that we all go through, especially the challenges that come up during the Holidays! We discuss moving into the new year with grace and intentionality, New Years "practices" vs resolutions, avoiding February "quit day," an...

In this final episode of the original 6 part (audio only) series, Brian and Jamie discuss the moments where they believe God "resurrected" them, after their long seasons of grief after losing their son.  They recall feeling "awakened" by something/someone outside of themselves.  They share intimately about their unique faith struggles, from questioning and doubting God, to ultimately discovering n...

In episode 5 of this 6 part series, Brian and Jamie share about the final moments of Corban's life, the debilitating grief, and it's toll on their faith, and their marriage.  They talk about how hard it is to "be there" for your partner, when you have nothing to give, and why so many couples don't make it through challenges like this.  They share openly about their own faith struggles, questioning...

In this episode, Part 4 of their 6 part series, Brian and Jamie talk about their faith community that surrounded them during their darkest nights, about their unique faith struggles, and their questioning God during the 53 days that Corban was in ICU.  They describe the "miraculous" recovery from ICU, getting to bring Corban home after spending 2 months in the hospital, when the doctors gave Corba...

In this episode, Part 3 of their 6 part series, Brian and Jamie talk about the devastating loss of their 2 year old son, Corban, and the details of his health issues, and their initial reactions to the news of his terminal disease.  Spoiler alert - this will be a cliff hanger, as they will spill over into episode 4 the "rest of the story," discussing their grief, and the toll it took in their marr...

In this episode, Part 2 of their 6 part series, Brian and Jamie share the "bad and the ugly" of the first few years of their marriage, talking about how their basic differences, plus unhealed wounds from their past caused major issues - explosive anger, broken trust, disrespect, and the resulting broken hearts that ultimately caused them to consider divorce.  They talk about seeking counseling, an...

In this episode, Part 1 of a 6 part series, 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 face.   To schedule...