The Marriage To The Max Podcast

Episode 154 - Time and Treasure

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.

Episode 153 - Novelty and Surprise

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.

Episode 152 - Bids for Connection

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.

Episode 151 - Never Say This

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.

Episode 150 - Forgiveness and Acceptance

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.

Episode 149 - Three Types of Fights

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.

Episode 148 - Cherish Is the Word

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.

Episode 147 - Marital Friendship

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.

Episode 146 - Repair Attempts

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.

Episode 145 - Marriage Data

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.