Your Bold Marriage

In this episode, we will discuss the importance of couples taking getaways without their children. We emphasize how these trips can strengthen relationships, provide a much-needed break from parenting roles, reinforcing importance in your marriage, and ultimately benefit the entire family.

The conversation covers practical tips for planning getaways, overcoming common obstacles such as financial constraints, who watches the kids and general parental anxiety, and the significance of prioritizing time together as a couple. We will encourage listeners to have open discussions with their partners about the need for quality time and to take actionable steps towards making it happen.

DISCLAIMER: 

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health counseling, psychotherapy, medical or legal advice, or individualized couples therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counselor-client relationship with the host or any guests.

The views expressed are based on professional experience, research, and personal perspectives and may not apply to every individual or relationship. If you are experiencing significant relationship or mental health concerns, or are in crisis, please seek support from a qualified licensed professional in your area.

Any examples, stories, or case discussions have been altered, de-identified, or combined from multiple experiences to protect confidentiality and privacy.

Check out these links for more helpful marriage tips and to stay connected to Bold Marriage:

Website  | www.aboldmarriage.com
Book Link  | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJT2SSVB

TikTok  | https://www.tiktok.com/@boldmarriage
YouTube  | https://www.youtube.com/@BoldMarriage
Instagram  | https://www.instagram.com/boldmarriage
Facebook  | https://www.facebook.com/aboldmarriage

In this conversation, we discuss the signs of bitterness in marriage relationships, particularly focusing on feelings of resentment and emotional distance between partners. We will cover a checklist of 6 signs to analyze in your marriage which will help you evaluate if bitterness has taken root in your marriage. More importantly though, we share ways that you can recover and rebuild from this.

The overwhelming response from listeners highlights the commonality of these feelings and the importance of addressing them for healthier relationships.

Jamie's TikTok clip that prompted this episode can be found here: https://www.tiktok.com/@boldmarriage/video/7506549960196820254?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7603044499183142413

DISCLAIMER: 

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health counseling, psychotherapy, medical or legal advice, or individualized couples therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counselor-client relationship with the host or any guests.

The views expressed are based on professional experience, research, and personal perspectives and may not apply to every individual or relationship. If you are experiencing significant relationship or mental health concerns, or are in crisis, please seek support from a qualified licensed professional in your area.

Any examples, stories, or case discussions have been altered, de-identified, or combined from multiple experiences to protect confidentiality and privacy.

Check out these links for more helpful marriage tips and to stay connected to Bold Marriage:

Website  | www.aboldmarriage.com
Book Link  | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJT2SSVB

TikTok  | https://www.tiktok.com/@boldmarriage
YouTube  | https://www.youtube.com/@BoldMarriage
Instagram  | https://www.instagram.com/boldmarriage
Facebook  | https://www.facebook.com/aboldmarriage

This episode explores the role of faith in marriage, emphasizing that while faith is important, it alone is not sufficient for a strong marriage. As Christ-followers, we know this is a bold statement to make, but we are prepared to defend it in this conversation. God intended us to be doers of His Word and not hearers only. And this couldn't be more true in marriage. We need to be prepared to have hard conversations, work through challenges, love each other unconditionally, make sacrifices for our spouse, and in doing this, we are honoring our faith by putting it into action.

The discussion highlights the need for practical actions and emotional investments alongside faith to nurture a healthy relationship.

DISCLAIMER: 

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health counseling, psychotherapy, medical or legal advice, or individualized couples therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counselor-client relationship with the host or any guests.

The views expressed are based on professional experience, research, and personal perspectives and may not apply to every individual or relationship. If you are experiencing significant relationship or mental health concerns, or are in crisis, please seek support from a qualified licensed professional in your area.

Any examples, stories, or case discussions have been altered, de-identified, or combined from multiple experiences to protect confidentiality and privacy.

Check out these links for more helpful marriage tips and to stay connected to Bold Marriage:

Website  | www.aboldmarriage.com
Book Link  | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJT2SSVB

TikTok  | https://www.tiktok.com/@boldmarriage
YouTube  | https://www.youtube.com/@BoldMarriage
Instagram  | https://www.instagram.com/boldmarriage
Facebook  | https://www.facebook.com/aboldmarriage

In this episode, Chris & Jamie discuss 18 ways to have an awful marriage, using humor and satire to highlight common pitfalls couples face. While poking fun, they in turn emphasize the importance of selflessness, communication, and spiritual unity, while also addressing the dangers of societal stereotypes and personal habits that can erode marital happiness.

The conversation encourages listeners to reflect on their own relationships, attack any wrong mindsets, and take proactive steps towards improvement.

DISCLAIMER: 

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health counseling, psychotherapy, medical or legal advice, or individualized couples therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counselor-client relationship with the host or any guests.

The views expressed are based on professional experience, research, and personal perspectives and may not apply to every individual or relationship. If you are experiencing significant relationship or mental health concerns, or are in crisis, please seek support from a qualified licensed professional in your area.

Any examples, stories, or case discussions have been altered, de-identified, or combined from multiple experiences to protect confidentiality and privacy.

Check out these links for more helpful marriage tips and to stay connected to Bold Marriage:

Website  | www.aboldmarriage.com
Book Link  | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJT2SSVB

TikTok  | https://www.tiktok.com/@boldmarriage
YouTube  | https://www.youtube.com/@BoldMarriage
Instagram  | https://www.instagram.com/boldmarriage
Facebook  | https://www.facebook.com/aboldmarriage

This episode delves into the challenges couples face in marriage brought on by hard times. We explore how these moments can either strengthen or weaken a relationship. We will make a strong case for why every marriage not only will go through difficulties, but needs to go through these tough times to emerge stronger.

We will unpack the inevitability of difficult times, such as loss of loved ones, job issues, and health challenges, and emphasize the importance of communication, vulnerability, and support. They also highlight the role of faith and prayer in navigating these challenges together.

With some simple reframing of these difficult situations, and the proper communication plan with your partner, we're confident you can come out the other side of your struggle stronger than before.

DISCLAIMER: 

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health counseling, psychotherapy, medical or legal advice, or individualized couples therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counselor-client relationship with the host or any guests.

The views expressed are based on professional experience, research, and personal perspectives and may not apply to every individual or relationship. If you are experiencing significant relationship or mental health concerns, or are in crisis, please seek support from a qualified licensed professional in your area.

Any examples, stories, or case discussions have been altered, de-identified, or combined from multiple experiences to protect confidentiality and privacy.

Check out these links for more helpful marriage tips and to stay connected to Bold Marriage

Website  | www.aboldmarriage.com
Book Link  | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJT2SSVB

TikTok  | https://www.tiktok.com/@boldmarriage
YouTube  | https://www.youtube.com/@BoldMarriage
Instagram  | https://www.instagram.com/boldmarriage
Facebook  | https://www.facebook.com/aboldmarriage

In this first episode, Chris and Jamie Johnson introduce themselves, share their story, and explain why they felt called to start a marriage podcast. Married for 14 years with three young children, they talk candidly about their backgrounds—as parents and spouses, but also in their careers. Jamie will bring her added expertise into this podcast as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and trauma therapist. More importantly, how their experiences have shaped both their marriage and their desire to help others. At the heart of the episode is a simple but powerful conviction: marriage doesn’t have to be something you merely survive. It can be life-giving, joyful, and deeply fulfilling.

The Johnsons explore why so many marriages today feel unhappy or strained, pointing to cultural narratives, media portrayals, personal upbringing, and widespread misconceptions about what marriage is “supposed” to be like. They discuss sobering statistics around divorce and marital dissatisfaction, while also offering hope and a different vision—one rooted in practical action, mutual effort, and (for them) faith. 

Listeners will be encouraged to examine their own beliefs about marriage, where those beliefs came from, and how unchallenged assumptions can quietly shape expectations and outcomes. The episode closes with a clear invitation: there is always hope for growth, healing, and a better marriage when both partners are willing to do the work together.

DISCLAIMER: 

This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health counseling, psychotherapy, medical or legal advice, or individualized couples therapy. Listening to this podcast does not establish a counselor-client relationship with the host or any guests.

The views expressed are based on professional experience, research, and personal perspectives and may not apply to every individual or relationship. If you are experiencing significant relationship or mental health concerns, or are in crisis, please seek support from a qualified licensed professional in your area.

Any examples, stories, or case discussions have been altered, de-identified, or combined from multiple experiences to protect confidentiality and privacy.

Check out these links for more helpful marriage tips and to stay connected to Bold Marriage:

Website | www.aboldmarriage.com

A Little Book for a Bold Marriage | https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJT2SSVB

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@boldmarriage
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@BoldMarriage
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/boldmarriage
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/aboldmarriage