Expedition Marriage with Chris & Jamie Bailey11 Des 2025

Ep. 164: Dry Seasons in Marriage - How to Navigate the Wilderness Together

Every marriage walks through dry seasons, times when connection feels absent, emotions run low, and apathy sets in. But a dry season doesn't mean your marriage is dying; it often means God is doing deep, unseen work beneath the surface.

In this episode, we're digging into how to recognize, remain in, and receive from the wilderness seasons of marriage, and how to come out stronger on the other side. Using the story of Jesus' 40 days in the desert and a five-step framework, we'll help you find perspective, peace, and purpose in the desert places.

If your marriage feels weary or disconnected, this episode will remind you that God never wastes the wilderness—and new life can always come from dry ground.

🎧 Listen now and start walking toward renewal—together.

💧 In This Episode, You'll Learn:

What a "dry season" in marriage really is, and why it's normal
How to tell when you're in one (and what not to do about it!)
The five steps to navigate the wilderness season well:
What Jesus' own time in the wilderness can teach us about endurance and spiritual growth
How God often uses silence, struggle, and stillness to deepen love and faith

🕊️ Key Scriptures Mentioned:

Matthew 4:1–11 — Jesus led by the Spirit into the wilderness
Luke 4:14 — Jesus returns "in the power of the Spirit"
James 1:2–4 — Growth through testing produces perseverance
Psalm 77:11–12 — "I will remember the deeds of the Lord…"

❤️ Takeaway Truth:

"Dry seasons don't mean dead seasons.
They're often where God prepares you for the next good thing He's about to do."

📣 Resources & Next Steps:

💾 Download the free Five Steps to Navigate a Dry Season in Marriage Worksheet: https://expeditionmarriage.org/podcast/ep-164-dry-seasons-in-marriage-how-to-navigate-the-wilderness-together
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