Ever had one of those days where everything goes wrong before the vacation even starts? In this real, raw, and (now) hilarious episode of Redesign Your Marriage, we’re sharing the unexpected emotions, high tension, and spiritual growth that came from a recent trip that didn’t go as planned.

After missing a flight to Cabo due to a series of delays (and misjudgments), Joe and Shelby found themselves tested—emotionally, spiritually, and relationally. Instead of turning on each other, they learned to turn with each other. This episode is about how to handle the moments where life doesn’t follow your plan… and your relationship is on the line.

Whether you’ve had travel delays, emotional blowups, or unexpected setbacks, this episode will speak to you right where you are.

In This Episode:

• The real story behind missing their flight to Cabo—and what they learned in the process
• Why practicing what you preach (literally) matters during moments of tension
• How to process emotion without camping out in blame, guilt, or regret
• Practical encouragement for responding to life's delays with grace and unity

3 Keys for Facing Delays Without Letting Them Derail You:

1. Don’t Turn on Each Other—Turn with Each Other: Tension is inevitable. Unity is a choice.
2. Process the Emotion, But Don’t Camp There: Feel it. Talk about it. Then move forward together.
3. Look for the Breakthrough Behind the Breakdown: Delays often come right before something powerful—and worth the wait.

Have a delay story of your own? Head over to the Redesign Your Marriage Facebook group and share it—we’d love to hear it! And if you’re facing a season of miscommunication or emotional roadblocks, consider booking a coaching session at RedesignYourMarriage.com.

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LINKS:

• Website: redesignyourmarriage.com
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/redesignyourmarriage
• Instagram.com/redesign_your_marriage
• instagram.com/_shelby_seeley

Quick Episode Summary: 

• 0:00 Missed flight setup: what really happened on the way to Cabo
• 4:00 Leading a men's devotional while internally wrestling with frustration
• 8:00 Tears, tension, and a $250 overweight luggage fee
• 11:30 The turning point: choosing grace over blame
• 14:00 Delays continue… including forgotten bags and malfunctioning passport scans
• 23:00 The breakthrough behind the delay
• 26:00 Final reflections: choosing unity and humor when life doesn’t go as planned