The Marriage To The Max Podcast

We love a good marriage quote.  Especially ones that make us think deeply about the complexities of relationships.  Today we have some good ones. Listen in as Kellie and Brett Hurst react to a few poignant passages.  Enjoy!

Occasionally, we collect comments and questions from our tribe and bring them to a podcast episode.  That's what today is.  Enjoy these random tidbits as Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss different ways to take your marriage to the next level!

It's pretty easy to keep secrets in relationships.  The arena of money is a tempting area to be less than honest.  But if we want healthy relationships, we have to have integrity in all areas.  Listen to today's episode as Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss the idea of being unfaithful ... with money.

The way you relate to money has a significant impact on your marriage relationship.  Some say you even have a personality style in the way you think about and manage money.  Today Kellie and Brett Hurst talk about some of these money personality styles and how identifying them can help you and your partner have those uncomfortable conversations about your finances.  Enjoy!

"Turn Turn Turn" isn't just a song from the sixties.  It's also shorthand for today's topic, and how we can build in connection and good will in our marriage relationships.  Tune in with Kellie and Brett Hurst to see what it's all about.  It's not just for The Byrds.  ;)

We all have about 112 waking hours in a given week.  Don't you think 5 of those hours could be spent investing deposits into your marriage?  Kellie and Brett Hurst talk about how to do just that in today's episode.  Enjoy!  

Do you and your spouse disagree on politics?  Is it a struggle to have a political discussion without inciting a meltdown?  We know it can be hard, but it doesn't have to be impossible.  Join Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement for a frank discussion on how to agree to disagree respectfully.

The whole "soulmate" idea sounds romantic, doesn't it?  The idea of one person truly belonging to another person ... fitting together perfectly like two pieces of a cosmic puzzle?  But can it set us up for disappointment?  Listen in as Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement discuss the pitfalls of the "soulmate" model of marriage.

Is it possible to emerge stronger after a difficult season?  Like, say, after a global pandemic?  How will married couples fare after such a season of uncertainty?  Listen in to today's episode as Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement discuss the possibilities of not only surviving a pandemic, but thriving.

A business meeting may not sound very sexy, but what if it brought you and your partner closer to each other?  It can! Listen in with Kellie and Brett Hurst as they talk about how to make a regular, brief meeting something special.

Do you ever disagree about the way you disagree?  So do most couples.  The majority of couples would like to improve their conflict style.  If you're one of them, join us for today's conversation with Kellie and Brett Hurst.  You just might get more agreeable about how you argue.

Does your spouse ever say, "Stop putting words in my mouth."? You could be making a common mistake - doing your spouse's thinking for them! Listen to today's episode with Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement, and discover how you can give your partner the benefit of the doubt.

"We never have enough time together."  This is, sadly, a sentiment we hear a lot from married couples.  But a full schedule doesn't mean you're doomed to have an empty relationship.  Listen in to today's conversation as Kellie and Brett Hurst talk about how to put your marriage back on the front burner, where it belongs.

Even couples who've been together forever sometimes run out of things to say.  Introducing a fun and helpful resource that will ensure that never happens to you! Join Kellie and Brett Hurst on today's episode while they check it out.

In your most intimate relationship, are you the pursuer or the distancer?  Is it sometimes a source of frustration?  Join Kellie and Brett Hurst as they talk about some ways to make this pattern workable.

Kellie's been going to physical therapy and guess what? She's discovered PT has a lot in common with marriage ... WHAT?! Listen to today's episode and hear how she and Brett connect the two!

There are lots of different relational tools out there. Some work consistently well; others not so much. But what do you do when your relationship is past the "tool" phase? Well, are you sure you're applying the correct one? How long have you tried using said tool? These are questions Kellie and Brett Hurst explore in this episode. Hope some of today's discussion helps you wherever you are in your...

Some people think they have a bad marriage. But is it really the relationship that's bad? Or could it be other factors that make life hard? Join Kellie and Brett Hurst on today's episode as they parse out the varying categories of "bad" relationships.

What do we really expect out of our marriage relationships? Everything? Nothing? Are our expectations realistic? Tune in today as Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss the pitfalls of the modern marriage.

We're back with more ways for your marriage to thrive during these uncertain times!

Needing some marriage hacks for this weird time in history? We've come up with 19 of them! Join Kellie and Brett Hurst as they help you navigate the Covid 19 season better than you imagined.

Productivity experts like to use a phrase called "work life balance", but Kellie and Brett Hurst like to use the phrase "work life rhythm" instead.  Listen to today's episode to find out why!

You've heard of foreplay, but choreplay? Could reducing your conflict around household chores really make for a more peaceful co-existence? Listen to today's episode as Kellie and Brett Hurst talk about how to minimize your frustration about stuff like laundry, dishes, and feeding the dog. Woof!

It's our 100th episode! We're celebrating by talking about control freaks ... or control geeks! Has anyone ever told you that you have control issues? Well, if so, stay tuned. Kellie and Brett Hurst will shed some light on becoming less controlling. You're welcome.

Once in a while we collect little tidbits of information that don’t quite fit into an episode all its own; so is the case with this episode. Listen today as Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement talk about a collection of ideas that may help you continue to build a healthy marriage. Enjoy!