Have you ever found yourself snapping, shutting down, or numbing out—and not even sure why? You might be experiencing emotional flooding.

In this episode, Chris and Jamie unpack what emotional flooding is, how it silently impacts your marriage, and what you can do to find healthy release instead of letting it explode or bury you. Just like a 10-gallon bucket can only hold so much water, our hearts can only hold so many emotions before they spill over—and that overflow shows up in our marriages.

💥 In This Episode, We’ll Cover:

🔹 What emotional flooding is
🔹 Real-life signs your emotional bucket is full
🔹 Why some of us have “coffee cups” while others have “buckets”
🔹 Practical ways to poke holes in your bucket before it spills

📖 Biblical Encouragement:

“Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to Him, for God is our refuge.”
—Psalm 62:8

✅ Helpful Takeaways:

• Learn how to identify when you or your spouse are emotionally flooded
• Explore practical tools like walking, journaling, or talking it out
• Create space in your marriage for healthy emotional release and empathy
• Reframe emotional overload not as weakness—but as an invitation to connect

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Most couples say they’re Christians—but is Jesus truly at the center of their marriage, or just a guest? In this episode, Chris and Jamie explore what it really means to orient your life and marriage around Christ, not just in name, but in everyday action.

We’re unpacking the difference between a marriage that’s influenced by Jesus and one that’s built on Jesus. You’ll learn how to recognize if your relationship is drifting from Him, and practical ways to bring it back on course.

📊 Did you know that while about 65% of Americans claim Christianity, only 4% actually reorient their lives around Jesus?
It’s time to make sure our marriages aren’t just labeled “Christian”—but are truly Christ-centered.

🔹 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• What it means to truly “orient” your life around Jesus
• Signs that Jesus may not be the true center of your marriage
• 5 practical steps to re-center your marriage on Christ
• Why individual spiritual growth matters in a united relationship
• How prayer, scripture, and community can realign your foundation
• A simple weekly question to help keep your marriage from drifting

📖 Key Scriptures Mentioned:

• Matthew 7:24–27 — Building your house on the rock
• Colossians 3:17 — Doing everything in the name of Jesus
• John 15:4–5 — Abide in Christ to bear lasting fruit
• Romans 12:1–2 — Be transformed by renewing your mind

✅ Your Challenge This Week:

Take time with your spouse to answer this question together:
“Where in our marriage are we oriented toward Jesus—and where are we not?”
Pray together, invite God into the areas that need realignment, and commit to taking one step forward in making Him the true cornerstone of your marriage.

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What do you do when it feels like you’re the only one fighting for your marriage? Maybe your spouse is emotionally checked out, spiritually distant, or just seems unwilling to grow alongside you.

This episode is for the one carrying the weight, wondering if anything is ever going to change. We want you to know: you are not alone, and your faithfulness matters.

Let’s talk about what to do when you're walking this path solo—and how to keep going without giving up.

💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• What Scripture says about standing firm when your spouse won’t engage
• The difference between enabling and faithfully loving
• How to keep your heart soft when you're tempted to shut down
• Encouragement to pursue connection with God when your spouse feels far away
• Healthy boundaries, grace-filled hope, and the power of persistent prayer

📖 Scripture Encouragement:

• Galatians 6:9 – “Let us not grow weary in doing good…”
• 1 Peter 3:1 – “...that they may be won over without words…”
• Isaiah 41:10 – “I will strengthen you and help you…”
• Romans 12:12 – “Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.”

🙏 Free Prayer Resources:

Whether you're a wife or husband standing in the gap, persistent prayer can change the atmosphere in your home—even before anything else does.

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These guided prayer journeys will give you daily direction, encouragement, and a reminder that you're not in this alone.

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❤️ Episode CTA:

If you're fighting for your marriage alone, take heart: your prayers are powerful, your love is not unseen, and God is with you in the waiting.

Let this be the week you surrender your spouse to God and recommit to loving them through His strength, not just your own. And don’t forget to grab one of our 30-day prayer challenges to support you on the journey.

If this episode encouraged you, share it with someone else who may feel alone in their marriage too.