EXPEDITION MARRIAGE: Just a Little Bit Better - Small Shifts That Move the Needle in Marriage

Chris and Jamie Bailey

EXPEDITION MARRIAGE: Just a Little Bit Better - Small Shifts That Move the Needle in Marriage

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THE EXPEDITION MARRIAGE PODCAST

WITH HOSTS CHRIS AND JAMIE BAILEY

AUDIO PODCAST

Big change isn’t always what your marriage needs. In fact, sometimes the most powerful growth comes from the smallest, most consistent choices. In this episode, we talk about how to move the needle forward in your relationship—just 1% at a time—without the pressure of perfection.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode

Why the pressure to fix everything at once leaves couples feeling stuck
The power of compounding small actions and how they can transform your marriage over time
How lofty expectations of perfection can sabotage intimacy
Why it’s essential to address sin like pride, anger, or bitterness—rather than just covering it up with good habits
What “moving the needle” might look like practically in your home
How to let go of guilt and shame and replace them with God’s daily mercies

🛠️ Practical Takeaways

Choose one small thing to do better this week (listen more attentively, speak a word of encouragement, offer a small act of service, say “I’m sorry”).
Remember: consistency, not perfection, creates change.

🎯 Resources & Next Steps

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Links mentioned on the show:

Not Your Average Man (NYAM) PODCAST https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/not-your-average-man/id1640507187

30-Day Praying for your Husband https://expeditionmarriage.org/30-day-praying-for-your-husband-challenge/

30-Day Praying for your Wife https://expeditionmarriage.org/30-day-praying-for-your-wife-challenge/

Newlywed Couples Devotional https://expeditionmarriage.org/newlywed-couples-devotional/

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About the Author

Chris and Jamie Bailey are professional Christian counselors and marriage coaches. They run their private practice as well as online ministry, Expedition Marriage, from their home in Fort Mill, SC. They are the parents of three adult daughters and two adorable grandchildren. Together they run weekend marriage retreats, offer guest speaking, one day seminars, as well as run workshops in person and online. Together they hope to encourage Christian marriages and help them thrive abundantly.

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