It’s not a question of “if” you and your spouse will experience hard seasons in your marriage but “when.” This isn’t meant to scare you—our desire is to come alongside you and your spouse now to help you build a strong foundation, so you’ll be resilient and capable of staying connected to one another even when you face challenges in your relationship. Chris and Jamie Bailey, Christian counselors and marriage coaches, join Rob Philo on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast, providing insights around navigating difficulties alongside your spouse. Tune into this conversation—not because you're fearful but because you desire to be proactive and set you and your spouse up to be as successful as possible throughout the duration of your marriage.

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Time Stamps:

(:39) Chris and Jamie Bailey’s background

(1:11) The difference between a Christian marriage counselor and a Christian marriage coach

(4:20) In your experience, have you run into any couples who thought, “We are going to be completely fine,” and then, they get hit sideways?

(9:00) What are some side effects/signals people can look for to realize they are in a more challenging season?

(14:15) What was the dynamic like for you all (Chris and Jamie) trying to figure out each other and how you respond to stress?

(18:58) In a season that is stressful, how can couples stay connected?

(21:58) When it comes to bringing in an outside perspective, do you have any advice for someone who might be hesitant?

(26:15) What are some things you can be proactive about to set yourself up well when hard seasons come?

(31:22) How important is safety in your marriage?

(35:11) How important play is for your marriage, even outside of stressful seasons

(38:43) When you look back to where you were when you first got married, what is one piece of advice you would share with the younger version of yourself?

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Links:

Expedition Marriage https://expeditionmarriage.org/

“How To Find a Marriage Counselor” blog https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/how-to-find-a-marriage-counselor/

“20 Good Games To Play With Your Spouse” https://marriage.winshape.org/resource/20-good-games-to-play-with-your-spouse/

WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/

WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/

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Relevant Episodes:

The SECRET Ingredient To Staying Connected in Marriage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdK9Mm-Qo4o&t=419s

How To Navigate Grief in Marriage | Laurie Lokey https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivswWSleOp0&t=1921s

Dealing With Stress and Anxiety in Marriage | Monique Wells https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7OncYeR3tpg&t=2014s

What Does It Mean To Have an Emotionally Safe Marriage? | Dr. Joshua Straub https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8B-49TnMw8&t=5s

Making Your Marriage Fun Again! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjZQkSDz3UA&t=886s

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