Expedition Marriage with Chris & Jamie Bailey1 Maj 2025

Ep. 134: First Things First, How to protect your marriage in life's hard and busy seasons

When life gets overwhelming—whether it's from busyness, health struggles, or a hard season—it's easy to let your marriage quietly slip to the back burner. In today's episode, we're talking about why putting first things first matters more than ever when you're under pressure.

We'll explore the hidden costs of busyness, how to recognize when it's time to say "no" to good things to protect the best things, and why you must be intentional about hearing from God in every season. Plus, we'll share practical steps to help you and your spouse stay connected, even when life feels heavy.

If you're feeling stretched thin, stressed out, or spiritually distant, this conversation is for you.

📝 Show Notes

In This Episode, We Cover:

How to recognize when it's time to reset your priorities
The importance of getting into a position to hear God's voice
Biblical encouragement for staying spiritually focused during hard seasons
Practical steps for putting first things first in your marriage

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Scriptures Mentioned:

2 Corinthians 10:5 — Taking every thought captive
Romans 12:2 — Renewing your mind
Ecclesiastes 3:1 — Understanding seasons
1 Peter 4:8 — Loving deeply in hard seasons
John 10:27 — Hearing the voice of the Shepherd

✨ Reflection Questions to Ask the Lord:

What do You want me/us to say yes to?
What do You want me/us to say no to?
How can we protect our marriage during this season?

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*Disclaimer: The information discussed in this podcast is meant for entertainment purposes and is not meant to replace counseling or working with a trained healthcare professional.

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