The Marriage To The Max Podcast

It should be simple enough.  You need help with something, so you ask your spouse.  But what is the cost?  Will they respond positively or negatively?  In this episode, we explore a concept that gives the perfect description to a common problem.  Are you emotionally accessible ... or emotionally costly to your partner?  Listen in for some good advice!

Every couple expects to face hard seasons, but few of us are prepared when illness, injury, or unexpected medical challenges suddenly become part of everyday life.  In this episode, Kellie and Brett Hurst get uber personal about how a recent health crisis tested their relationship, while revealing hidden strengths in surprising ways.  Listen in for hope when "in sickness and in health" gets real.

Can AI save your marriage?  For all the fear mongering out there about AI taking us all down - there are obviously some positive elements to it.  Like today’s episode for example … listen in as Kellie Hurst gives some ChatGPT-suggested relationship experiments.  Are you willing to try some of them?

Even the happiest marriages aren’t tension-free, and that’s not a sign something’s wrong.  It’s a sign something’s real.  In this episode, we unpack the friction that shows up in every relationship; but not around conflict management perse'.  More about navigating a long life together without naturally growing apart.  For example, if one partner longs for more autonomy than the other, can they be happy together?  Listen in on today's solo episode with Kellie Hurst.

In this episode, Kellie Hurst sits down with Jodie Berndt, author of Praying the Scriptures For Your Marriage (among other titles in the series)  It's a heartfelt conversation about the how, what, and why of praying for your most important (and challenging) relationship.  You’ll walk away inspired and maybe even ready to dig into the holy Scriptures for inspiration.  Hope you enjoy it!

In this episode, we dive into the phenomenon known as The Walkaway Wife Syndrome—aka the moment a wife mentally packs her bags long before she ever touches a suitcase.  We’ll talk about how she didn’t suddenly snap (shocking, we know), and why husbands often miss the mile-high stack of warning signs.  Most importantly, we’ll walk through what couples can do before someone heads for the mental exit door—because emotional disconnection doesn’t have to be inevitable.  Grab your coffee. This episode is here to help you avoid becoming a marital cautionary tale.

The holidays can bring joy… and a whole lot of stress.  Between shopping lists, family gatherings, and endless to-do’s, it’s easy for your marriage to get lost in the shuffle.  In this episode, Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss how to stay connected, communicate well, and keep your sense of humor when the holiday pressure starts to build.  Because your relationship deserves more than just survival this season—it deserves a little merry and bright, too.

In this second part of the discussion about finances, Kellie and Brett Hurst break down the final three types of "money personalities".  Which one describes you best?  Which one explains how your partner deals with money?  Talking about the way we feel about money can be a real relationship-strengthener.  Don't give in to the temptation to avoid conversations about your money.  Come together around the topic ... it could be a game-changer! 

When it comes to finances, some say every married couple has a "saver" and a "spender".  But do these two options tell the whole story?  In today's conversation, Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss four "money personalities".  Pull up a chair and listen in.  It might spur some great conversation!

We all played the "Hide and Seek" game as kids.  Some of us still play it as adults; but not the same way.  We hide in marriage.  It's called self-protection and it shows up in all of us in different ways and for different reasons.  Listen to today's episode with Kellie and Brett Hurst to see if you're hiding - and how you can be found.