Marriage on the Daily

In this bonus episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. is flying solo to help couples navigate one of the most complicated times of the year: the holidays. When you get married, you aren’t just combining two people—you’re combining traditions, expectations, family dynamics, schedules, and sometimes very different ideas about what Thanksgiving and Christmas are supposed to look like. Julie remin...

This week on Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. switches things up again as her friend Gabby Thompson returns to the podcast—and this time, Gabby is asking the questions. Married for nearly three years herself, Gabby brings questions from younger couples and newlyweds who are trying to figure out how to build a marriage that stays strong for the long haul. Together, Gabby and Julie talk about one of...

This week on Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. is joined by author and speaker Stasi Eldredge on the release day of her new book, The Ladder of Love , for a deeply encouraging conversation about intimacy with God, identity, and what it looks like to grow in your relationship with Him through every season of life. Stasi shares why knowing God is about so much more than knowing facts about Him. It’s...

This week on Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. is joined by longtime friends and marriage experts Greg and Erin Smalley for an honest, practical conversation about what it really takes to build a healthy marriage over time. Greg serves as Vice President of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family, while Erin is a therapist in private practice—and together they’ve spent decades helping c...

This week on Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. welcomes New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Love Does, Bob Goff, for a conversation filled with humor, wisdom, and practical encouragement for couples at every stage of marriage. Celebrating 40 years of marriage to his wife, Maria, Bob shares how two people with completely different personalities can build a beautiful life togeth...

This week on Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. is joined by Roger Gibson, Marriage and Family Pastor at Fellowship of the Parks in Fort Worth, Texas. Roger has been married to his wife, Carrie, for 34 years and was mentored by his father-in-law, legendary marriage ministry pioneer Gary Smalley. Roger and Julie talk about why the first 10 years of marriage are so important—and why couples shouldn’t...

This week on Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. is joined by Sonya Jacobs, Marriage Support Groups and Counseling Minister at Preston Trail Community Church and co-founder of Enjoy Your Marriage , for an honest conversation about what happens when marriage doesn’t look anything like you expected. Sonya opens up about the difficult first decade of her marriage to her husband, Warren. They loved God,...

This week on Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. is joined by Dr. Trevor Hislop—author, speaker, therapist, podcast host, ministry leader, and Chief Development Officer at LiveWell Behavioral Health—to talk about why couples often wait far too long to ask for help when their marriage begins to struggle. Julie and Trevor unpack the everyday patterns that can quietly create “relational drift,” from avo...

This week on Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with author, speaker, and longtime marriage and family expert Jim Burns for an important conversation about navigating relationships with parents and in-laws after you say “I do.” With 52 years of marriage experience, Jim shares practical wisdom for couples learning how to build their own family while still honoring the families they came fro...

What do you do when pornography enters a marriage—and where do you even begin to find help? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with Jim Cress, a certified addiction therapist, certified partner trauma therapist, speaker, counselor, and co-host of the Therapy and Theology podcast, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about pornography, addiction, betrayal, healing,...

What would change if your family became your most important audience? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with Dr. Joshua Straub—speaker, author, marriage and leadership coach, and co-host of the Famous at Home podcast with his wife, Christi—to talk about what it means to make your family center stage. Josh shares the heart behind Famous at Home and why the greatest red ca...

What does it take to build a love that lasts? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with pastor, marriage coach, and Forever Love podcast host Calvin Copeland for a rich conversation about marriage, healing, listening, and learning how to grow together over time. Calvin shares his own love story with his wife, Elise—from first noticing her at church when he was 12 years old...

Do you ever feel like you’re carrying a never-ending to-do list in your head—and it’s starting to create resentment in your marriage? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with Dr. Morgan Cutlip to talk about the mental load, invisible labor, parenting, marriage, and how couples can begin sharing the weight of home and family life in a healthier way. Morgan has worked in th...

What if the problem you keep arguing about in marriage isn’t actually the real problem? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with author, speaker, and executive coach Mike Foster to talk about his book The Seven Primal Questions and how understanding the need beneath the conflict can transform the way couples communicate, connect, and show up for each other. Mike has spent...

How do you walk through a life-changing diagnosis without letting fear, isolation, or uncertainty pull your marriage apart? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily , Julie B. sits down with Montell and Kristin Jordan for a powerful conversation about marriage, faith, health, friendship, and walking through hard things together. Montell and Kristin have been married since 1994, have five children...

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...