Expedition Marriage with Chris & Jamie Bailey
Welcome to the Expedition Marriage Podcast! We’re glad you’re here! We're Chris and Jamie Bailey, and we are Christian counselors and marriage coaches. We’re here to help you put God in the center of your marriage by sharing some solid biblical truth, along with some practical marriage tips. So, no matter where you’re at in your marriage, start getting excited, because we’re here to help you Enjoy the Journey!
Episodes
Is your marriage at a midlife crossroads? Tune in to this episode, where we dive into 5 essential questions every couple should ask to strengthen their relationship. From dreaming about your future together to understanding your personal responsibility in your marriage, we’re giving you practical steps to keep your marriage strong and thriving.
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Christine Baker, a trauma specialist and somatic therapist, to explore the connection between setting boundaries and maintaining a healthy nervous system. Boundaries are essential for protecting your peace, especially in toxic relationships or challenging situations, but they can be incredibly difficult to establish and enforce.
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In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Christine Baker, a trauma specialist and somatic therapist, to discuss the impact of betrayal trauma on the nervous system. Betrayal can leave us feeling broken and stuck in patterns of fear and hypervigilance, but understanding how our nervous systems respond is the first step toward healing.
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In this episode, we’re chatting with Dr. Christine Baker, a trauma specialist and somatic therapist, to explore the crucial role that nervous system regulation plays in marriage. Dr. Baker shares her expertise on how understanding and managing our nervous systems can transform the way we connect with our spouses, handle conflict, and build a stronger, more resilient relationship.
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God wants you to have more than a mediocre marriage. He wants you to break free from mediocrity because it does not represent who He is or how He loves His bride, the church. In this episode, we’re diving into the dangers of living a lukewarm life as a couple and looking at the example Jesus gives us to follow that will make your marriage thrive.
Is your home emotionally healthy? Would you know how to identify it if it wasn’t? On this episode we’re sharing some great info to help you determine if the things that go on on your home are producing safety or creating a lack of it. We trust that your goal is to have a home that everyone wants to come back to as a refuge. As the place where every family member knows they are seen, heard, and loved. Go ahead a...
Today, we’re diving into a topic that every couple encounters: learning to embrace change together. Whether it’s a new job, moving to a new city, starting a family, or any other life transition, change is inevitable. But how we handle these changes can make all the difference in our marriages. Join us for an honest and encouraging conversation filled with insights to help you and you...
Not all marriage counselors start out in healthy marriages, especially when they started before they were counselors and when they were far from God. On this episode we’re sharing the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of our marriage story hoping along the way you’ll see the goodness of God and the hope of healing.
Read moreHave you ever been disappointed as a couple? Is your marriage going how you expected it to go? Have you endured a job loss or a health crisis, or are you dealing with something that you never thought you’d have to? You don’t have to let the disappointments of life derail your marriage. Listen in today and let us help you learn how to navigate them together!
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Did you know that your mindset can powerfully influence the health of your marriage? It can be the deciding factor in whether your marriage grows stagnant or flourishes. Check out today’s episode to find out what your mindset is and how to get it where it needs to be to start thriving in your marriage.
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Have you ever wondered how important learning your spouse’s love language is? In this episode we’re sharing about the good and the potential not so good of the Five Love Languages if they’re misused. Tune in today if you want to be sure you’re using this marriage resource the right way!
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On this episode, we explain what we mean about focusing on yourself when you are in a struggling marriage... The end goal of marriage isn’t just to stay married. It’s to have a healthy, God-honoring marriage that thrives. One of the best ways to do that when your marriage is struggling is to focus on yourself because that’s something you can control. Listen in today to learn several more valid reasons why you should get your eyes o...
Some seasons of marriage can be emotionally exhausting, but this exhaustion should never become the norm. Your marriage is designed to add value to your life, not to constantly take from it. In this episode, we’re sharing several reasons you might feel emotionally drained in your marriage. Be sure to join us to find out if any of those culprits are affecting your marriage.
Would it surprise you to know that an example of gaslighting can be found in scripture? Just like it does in real life, this example of gaslighting also led to destruction. If you or someone you love is a victim of this form of emotional abuse, you’ll want to tune in!
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On this episode, we’re bringing our most popular Instagram posts to you. We’re going unscripted to talk about what resonated most with couples and take them one step further. Join us to listen and learn today!
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When you get to the end of your life, will you be able to say that you have no regrets when it comes to your marriage? On this episode, we took some of the most common deathbed regrets and discussed how to avoid having them in your marriage. If you want a life and a marriage without regrets, listen in. to part 2 of this series.
When you get to the end of your life, will you be able to say that you have no regrets when it comes to your marriage? On this episode, we took some of the most common deathbed regrets and discussed how to avoid having them in your marriage. If you want a life and a marriage without regrets, listen in.
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Do you get unsettled when there’s conflict around you or if you know that someone isn’t happy with you? What lengths do you go to in order to get the peace to return? And when it does return, is it even real peace at all? In this episode, we’re sharing the differences between peace-making and peace-faking. Don't miss this episode if you have a strong drive for peace!
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Are you an empty nest mom or an adult daughter trying to make everyone happy this Christmas? The transition from parenting to developing more of a friendship for an empty nest mom is challenging, especially around the holidays. Traditions have been firmly rooted for years, and now, they’re suddenly changing. Holidays don’t look like they used to, and neither of you know what to do. This episode speaks to the he...
Weekends are meant for relaxation and rejuvenation, yet you may be finding yourself entangled in arguments, ruining your precious time off. Instead of reconnecting, being purposeful, or having fun, you’re stuck sleeping on the edge of the mattress apart from one another out of sheer annoyance.
Join us as we explore the common triggers that lead to weekend fights, ranging from differing expe...
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