Long Haul Marriage Roadcast
Brian and Jamie Hackney, founders of Long Haul Marriage, discuss all things marriage in this raw, real, casual, and fun podcast. Married for 35 years, and having coached over 3000 couples, they share what they've learned, mostly the hard way, hoping to encourage couples, giving them tools that will strengthen their relationship, so they can be in it for the long haul!To schedule a coaching session with Brian and Jamie: https://calendly.com/longhaulmarriageFollow LHM on IG, FB, and TikTok.To donate to LHM: https://longhaulmarriage.betterworld.org
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Roommates, Not Lovers (Part 2 of 10) 10 Things That Can Make or Break Your Marriage
Welcome to our 10 part series - 10 Things That Can Make or Break Your Marriage<br /><br />In part 2, Brian and Jamie continue talking about emotional disconnection in marriage, and why many couples begin to lose connection, feeling more like rooommates than lovers. They drill down on how couples begin to gradually focus more on logistics, especially when parenting, and less on the foundational friendship that attracted, and connected them in the first place.<br /><br />They discuss the how parenting, while obviously necessary, can sometimes "replace" the marriage, leaving many spouses feeling emotionally neglected, and under appreciated.<br /><br />They t...
We Don't Talk Anymore (Part 1 of 10 part series - 10 Things That Can Make or Break Your Marriage)
Welcome to our 10 part series - 10 Things That Can Make or Break Your Marriage<br /><br />In part 1, Jamie and Brian discuss why many couples begin to lose connection, feeling more like rooommates than lovers. They talk about living in the same house, sleeping in the same bed, raising the same kids, but slowly becoming strangers. They explain the difference between just talking, and truly communicating to connect on a deep, emotional, intimate level.<br /><br />They discuss the common mistakes many couples make, (that they have also made many times), and then give some practical "rules" for good fostering go...
Married and My Best Friend is Opposite Sex - Is That Cool?
Is checking your partner's phone ever ok? Should married couples share their location? Can you have a best friend of the opposite sex when you're married? When does a friendship cross the line, and what constitutes an emotional affair? Do you really have to tell your spouse everything? Is flirting cheating? So many questions...<br /><br />Brian and Jamie discuss all these questions, and they believe, it all boils down to trust. Our culture would have us believe we can't trust anyone anymore. And yes, our trust has been broken. Many of us have been victims of betrayal, sometimes in previous...
Believe What You Will, But HOPE for the Best!
As we settle back in for another season, we wanted to talk about Belief, vs, Hope, specifically, how they differ, but more importantly, how to choose a life of hope, when beliefs (on any topic) might seem less than certain at best, or downright bleak at worst.<br /><br />Beliefs drive everything in life, and in our marriages. How we choose to show up, regardless of how our spouse is "treating us," is our choice. When we learn to "de-personalize" our spouse's sin, (whenever and however they miss the mark), and stay true to ourselves, and our own identity, we ar...
Can Troubled Marriages be Saved?
After hearing Tucker Carlson's recent reaction to the statement from Father Stephen De Young that marriages that have been blown up, and almost destroyed, can truly be saved and transformed, Jamie and I wanted to discuss and EMPHASIZE that yes, we see troubled marriages transformed ALL THE TIME! I've witnessed it, first hand, for 30 years. That's why we do what we do. With two willing partners committing to change, doing the hard work, and staying consistent - with the power of God infusing the whole process with the Holy Spirit, we see it - and, in fact, we've lived it!<br...
Anxiety Keeping You Up at Night?
After several recent conversations with young couples about all the uncertainty in today's world, and the sometimes crippling anxiety it produces, Brian and Jamie talk about a mindset shift, and several life hacks that will help mitigate the stress and anxiety, if not totally wipe it out, completely!<br /><br />Acknowledging that life is hard, and yes, the world is a crazy place - perhaps like never before - Brian and Jamie are choosing to practice another way of thinking, trusting that God really does have their backs, no matter what.<br /><br />We hope that today's episode encourages you...
Celebrate The Ones You Love - Like, Now!
Happy belated Mother's Day to all you moms! (And Happy Birthday to Jamie!! 5/11)<br /><br />In today's abbreviated episode, Brian and Jamie discuss the value in celebrating our loved ones - taking the time and effort to make feel special, those who are special to us! It doesn't take booking a trip to Greece or Paris (although, 'she' wouldn't mind those at all!), to make your spouse feel seen, appreciated, and loved.<br /><br />Many of us grew up in homes where we celebrated big - all the things. And some of us learned that celebrations are for other families. Many...
Building Margin in your Life - Start on Cinco de Mayo!!!
As a reminder in Small Business week, Long Haul Marriage is a donor supported 501c3, and is made possible by generous donations from people like you. If you would consider sponsoring us with a monthly, annual, or one time donation, please visit https://longhaulmarriage.betterworld.org, and we thank you in advance!<br /><br />In today's episode, Brian and Jamie discuss the concept of MARGIN in our lives. They admit to not always having enough, and the battle it is to truly add it into the rhythm of our busy, hectic schedules. Jamie shares her mental struggle of always feeling lik...
Batten Down the Hatches! Storm Season is Here!
It's definitely storm season in North Texas, but it's also potential storm season in your marriage, no matter what season you find yourself in.<br /><br />In today's episode, Jamie is inspired to talk about the unforeseen storms that crop up, and many times, catastrophically hit out of nowhere in our marriages, and in our lives. She and Brian discuss the importance of preparing BEFORE the storms hit, as best you can, and then the best way through once they are on your doorstep. <br /><br />They give practical tools that helped them when they faced some of the unpredicted sto...
Phone a Friend!
In today's episode, Brian and Jamie share some thoughts about the value of friendship, and having couple friends. They talk about some very special friendships that they've formed in their lives, and how thankful they are for them. They challenge us all to be intentional about forming new relationships, stretching beyond our comfort zones, and being the couple to reach out first. They ecourage meeting in your home - (people really couldn't care less about what it looks like) - heck, meet in the backyard - just get together! We need each other!<br /><br /><b>**Info about the marriage work...
