Marriage on the Daily

How do you build a strong marriage when you’re also navigating divorce, remarriage, step-parenting, grief, and blended family dynamics? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with Tammy and Jay Daughtry for a deeply honest and practical conversation about marriage, stepfamilies, co-parenting, and the importance of protecting the couple bond. Tammy and Jay bring both personal...

How do you stay connected as a couple when life keeps changing? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with Sean and Lanetta Reed, founders of Our Couple Goals and authors of Marriage in Transition: Creating Connection Through Uncontrollable Change. Sean and Lanetta have been married for 27 years, and their story began with a lot of transition very early on—getting married a...

What happens when midlife, menopause, hormones, stress, sleep, and marriage all collide? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with Dr. Tricia McClelland, a board-certified OB-GYN with nearly 30 years of experience helping women navigate midlife and menopause with clarity, hope, and practical wisdom. This conversation is important for women in midlife, women who aren’t ther...

Do you have a vision for your marriage? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with Dr. Rob Rienow and Amy Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries for a powerful conversation about building a marriage and family with intentional, biblical purpose. Rob and Amy share honestly about the early years of their marriage, when they had great intentions but no clear vision for what it...

How do the wounds from your past impact your marriage today? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with author, pastor, life coach, and neuroscience expert Karrie Scott Garcia for a powerful conversation about trauma, healing, and the hidden ways our past experiences shape our relationships. Together, they explore how unresolved pain, childhood wounds, family dynamics, and t...

What happens when children become the center of a family instead of the marriage? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with Christian counselors, marriage coaches, and Expedition Marriage founders Chris and Jamie Bailey for an eye-opening conversation about why healthy marriages are the foundation of healthy families. Together, they tackle one of the biggest challenges coup...

In this special bonus episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. is joined by a very special guest — her husband, Jay Baumgardner. Married for 37 years, Julie and Jay share an honest, funny, and deeply personal conversation about what they’ve learned through nearly four decades of marriage, parenting, conflict, prayer, health scares, and growing together through every season of life. Together, th...

What does it take to stay married for more than 40 years — through conflict, insecurity, hard seasons, and growth? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with marriage champions Freddie and Nadine Frye for a deeply honest conversation about the realities of marriage, spiritual growth, and learning to truly fight for each other. Married for nearly 43 years, Freddie and Nadine...

On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with Dr. Andrea Gurney for a powerful and practical conversation about attachment styles, emotional connection, and healing in marriage . Together, they unpack how our “first love classroom” — the homes and relationships we experienced growing up — shapes the way we communicate, handle conflict, seek connection, and respond to vulnerabi...

What happens when you spend years avoiding your emotions… and don’t even realize your marriage is struggling? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with Jeff Myers for a deeply honest conversation about emotional connection, vulnerability, and learning how to truly open your heart in marriage. Jeff shares his personal story of an “emotional awakening” after nearly 20 years...

Why is it so hard to talk about sex in marriage—and what does God actually intend for this part of the relationship? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with clinical psychologist, author, and Dr. Juli Slattery to have an honest, grace-filled conversation about God, sex, and marriage. Together, they unpack the struggles so many couples face but rarely talk about—awkward co...

What if the real issue in your marriage isn’t communication… but how you communicate? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with therapist, speaker, and author Jason VanRuler to unpack the heart behind his new book Discovering Your Communication Type: The Five Paths to Deeper Connection and Stronger Relationships. Together, they dive into why so many couples say “we just can...

What does it really take to stay connected in marriage—especially in a world where loneliness is at an all-time high? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Kenny Sanderfer, co-author of Created for Connection (with Dr. Sue Johnson), to explore God’s design for deep, lasting connection in relationships. Together, they unpack why so...

In this special episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. flips the script and hands the mic to newlywed and athlete Gabby Thompson — and nothing is off limits. Drawing from real questions asked by newlyweds and couples in the early years of marriage, Gabby puts Julie on the hot seat to tackle some of the most common challenges couples face today. From “why marriage feels harder than dating” to...

What You Didn’t Say Might Be Hurting Your Marriage | Guest: Scott KedershaWhat if some of the biggest frustrations in your marriage aren’t about major issues—but the expectations you never talked about? In this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie Baumgartner sits down with author, speaker, and marriage leader Scott Kedersha to unpack the powerful—and often overlooked—impact of unspoken expecta...

What really happens in those moments when you feel triggered in your marriage—and why do they so often lead to disconnection instead of deeper intimacy? In this powerful episode of Marriage on the Daily , host Julie Baumgartner sits down with clinical psychologist, bestselling author, and relationship expert Dr. Kelly Flanagan to unpack the real meaning behind being “triggered” and how couples can...

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie sits down with clinical psychologist and author Dr. Gary J. Oliver to tackle a topic many couples avoid—but desperately need to understand: anger. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Oliver brings both biblical insight and practical wisdom to the conversation, helping us reframe what anger really is—and what it isn’t. As h...

What does it actually take to have a truly happy marriage? In this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B sits down with bestselling author, researcher, and speaker Shaunti Feldhahn to explore the findings behind her book The Surprising Secrets of Highly Happy Couples . Drawing from years of interviews and national survey data, Shaunti reveals what the happiest couples are actually doing diffe...

What if one of the greatest gifts you could give your marriage was a better understanding of yourself? In this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B sits down with Ron and Nan Deal to talk about their powerful book The Mindful Marriage and the life changing principles behind it. Married for 40 years, Ron and Nan share their deeply personal story of love, pain, unresolved baggage, recurring con...

What do you do when trust has been shattered and your marriage feels like it is falling apart? In this powerful and deeply honest episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B sits down with Dexter and Kim Hardy to talk about rebuilding trust after betrayal. Married for 40 years, the Hardys share their raw story of financial infidelity, secrecy, shame, anger, depression, and the long road back to hea...

Strong marriages do not happen by accident. They are built intentionally, one choice at a time. In this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B sits down with marriage expert Dr. Kim Kimberling, who has spent more than 40 years helping couples build lasting, healthy relationships. As the co-founder of Awesome Marriage and a husband of more than 50 years, Dr. Kim shares practical wisdom for navi...

Laughter is not just fun, it is essential to a healthy marriage. In this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B sits down with pastor, author, and Date Night Comedy Tour speaker Ted Cunningham to talk about the powerful role humor and playfulness can have in strengthening your relationship. With nearly 30 years of marriage experience, Ted shares why couples naturally laugh together early on but...

What if one simple shift could completely change the way you and your spouse experience love? In this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B sits down with marriage legend and bestselling author Dr. Gary Chapman, known around the world for The Five Love Languages . With more than 60 years of marriage experience and decades of counseling couples, Dr. Chapman shares why so many spouses genuinely...

Blended families and stepfamilies bring unique challenges, and real hope. In Episode 3 of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B sits down with her longtime friend Ron Deal, a world-renowned expert on stepfamilies, marriage and family therapist, and leader of FamilyLife Blended. If you have ever wondered why love does not instantly make a stepfamily feel like one big happy family, this conversation will b...

What if changing the way you think could change your marriage? In this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B sits down with author, speaker, and longtime marriage leader Ted Lowe to talk about the powerful connection between your thoughts and your relationship. Drawing from his book Us in Mind: How Changing Your Thoughts Can Change Your Marriage , Ted shares how neuroscience, marriage researc...