The Marriage To The Max Podcast

Wherever your treasure is, there will your heart be also. These are prophetic words from the holy Scriptures. You could also insert “where your time is spent” and it would still work. That’s what today’s episode is all about. Your money and your time … how you spend them says a lot about what you truly prioritize. Listen in as Kellie Hurst talks about how to use these types of currency to curate a more balanced life.

There’s a comfort in marriage. A familiarity … a protective cocoon … the known quantity that most of us seek; making us feel secure and known. It’s wonderful. But we also crave novelty and surprise. Listen in on today’s conversation as Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss how to keep the mystery alive in the midst of the mundane.

As humans, we’re wired for connection. However, we don’t always recognize when our partner is trying to connect with us. Today’s conversation helps us identify when our spouse is trying to connect with us – and how our response can make or break that request.

Are there phrases you regret saying and wish you could take back? We’ve all been there. However, therapists suggest there are several phrases that are not only unhelpful during an argument; they can also derail what could be a productive conversation. Take a few minutes and tune in to today’s episode with Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement to discover which phrases to avoid.

Is forgiveness the same thing as acceptance? And if they’re different … where does one end and the other begin? In today’s conversation, Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss when each of these elements is necessary in marriage – and when it’s not.

Married couples fight over silly things all the time. But are they really so silly? Maybe the silly things are the tip of a bigger iceberg that needs to be talked out. Join Kellie and Brett Hurst as they talk about the bigger reasons we fight, and what we can do about it.

There are many good marriage books out there, but sometimes one rises to the top, so we have to recommend it. Tune in to today’s episode to see which marriage book Kellie and Brett Hurst are discussing.

Are you best friends with your spouse? Heck, are you even friends with him/her? Listen in on today’s conversation with Kellie and Brett Hurst as they discuss why being friends with your spouse is crucial to a good marriage.

Sometimes we realize we’ve made a wrong turn. We find ourselves in a sketchy area that is clearly not our intended destination. No, I’m not talking about driving. I’m talking about fighting in marriage. Need some relational GPS tips? Listen to today’s episode with Kellie and Brett Hurst as they discuss a secret weapon that can get you back home safe and sound.

You may think marriage research doesn’t sound very sexy or even interesting. But what if the data could actually improve your marriage and make you happier? Listen to today’s episode as Kellie Hurst unpacks some important stats that could have a real impact on your life.

Sometimes our financial lives can get tense because of stupid things we do. Other times it’s out of our hands. How do we take care of ourselves when that happens? Listen to today’s episode and hear how Kellie Hurst breaks down ways to pay off debt while treating each other right.

Do you feel like your marriage may be in trouble, but not sure exactly why? Tune in to this episode to hear a list of some things that may help crystallize your situation. And if your marriage is healthy and happy, listen in to discover some relationship signs to look out for.

Today's episode includes questions from listeners. Listen in to see if one of the answers encourages you and your spouse.

In our last episode, we spent time talking to "low desire" partners. In this episode, we pick up where we left off by talking to "high desire" partners. We hope you and your mate will feel encouraged to better negotiate your desire differences moving forward.

Wouldn't it be nice if the sexual part of your marriage relationship worked like clockwork? With both partners getting exactly what they needed when they needed it? The truth is ... no matter how long you've been married, most of us continue to negotiate and navigate this tricky area. But take heart! Today's conversation may help. Join Kellie and Brett Hurst as they discuss some recent insights around the differences between the low desire spouse and the high desire spouse.

Sometimes a simple phrase can turn things around in a big way. We've been encouraging couples to ask, "What's our win?". Another way of thinking about it is to ask what's REALLY important in a situation. We can often find a new way forward when we re-frame things in this way. Join Kellie and Brett Hurst of Home Encouragement as they quickly unpack why this is a winning tool in marriage.

Every married couple can fall into traps that bring about stagnation - even seasoned couples! We recently led a discussion with a group of married couples who've been together for 20+ years. They wanted to know what we see in our work with couples that they could guard against. We say it all the time ... "we never arrive in marriage - we should always stay curious and keep learning". That's what today's episode is about. Tune in to hear Kellie and Brett Hurst as they discuss mistakes even seasoned couples can make.

Are you too busy to make time for your marriage? We hear this complaint from couples all the time. However, the hard truth is ... you have more control over your schedule than you may realize. Tune in to Part 2 of "Too Much Busyness" with Kellie and Brett Hurst and see if you can find inspiration to carve out a little more time in your life. Not just for your marriage, but for yourself.

Are you satisfied with the level of busyness you're experiencing? Are you too busy? And if so, how is that impacting your marriage relationship? Listen in on today's conversation with Kellie and Brett Hurst as they discuss how "too much busyness" can lead to "too sad of a marriage".

If you've been in a relationship for more than... say... an hour... you know that sometimes you have to have hard conversations. They're tough. However, you also have to have REALLY hard conversations. What's the difference? Tune in today as Kellie and Brett Hurst parse out the difference. Maybe you can gain a tool or two for your next REALLY hard conversation!