Marriage to the Max

07/03/2026

It should be simple enough. You need help with something, so you ask your spouse. But what is the cost? Will they respond positively or negatively? In this episode, we explore a concept that gives the perfect description to a common problem. Are you emotionally accessible ... or emotionally costly t...

06/19/2026

Every couple expects to face hard seasons, but few of us are prepared when illness, injury, or unexpected medical challenges suddenly become part of everyday life. In this episode, Kellie and Brett Hurst get uber personal about how a recent health crisis tested their relationship, while revealing hi...

05/01/2026

Can AI save your marriage? For all the fear mongering out there about AI taking us all down - there are obviously some positive elements to it. Like today’s episode for example … listen in as Kellie Hurst gives some ChatGPT-suggested relationship experiments. Are you willing to try some of them?

04/03/2026

Even the happiest marriages aren’t tension-free, and that’s not a sign something’s wrong. It’s a sign something’s real. In this episode, we unpack the friction that shows up in every relationship; but not around conflict management p***e'. More about navigating a long life together without...

03/20/2026

In this episode, Kellie Hurst sits down with Jodie Berndt, author of Praying the Scriptures For Your Marriage (among other titles in the series) It's a heartfelt conversation about the how, what, and why of praying for your most important (and challenging) relationship. You’ll walk away inspired a...

12/05/2025

In this episode, we dive into the phenomenon known as The Walkaway Wife Syndrome—aka the moment a wife mentally packs her bags long before she ever touches a suitcase. We’ll talk about how she didn’t suddenly snap (shocking, we know), and why husbands often miss the mile-high stack of warning ...

11/14/2025

The holidays can bring joy… and a whole lot of stress. Between shopping lists, family gatherings, and endless to-do’s, it’s easy for your marriage to get lost in the shuffle. In this episode, Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss how to stay connected, communicate well, and keep your sense of humor w...

07/04/2025

In this second part of the discussion about finances, Kellie and Brett Hurst break down the final three types of "money personalities". Which one describes you best? Which one explains how your partner deals with money? Talking about the way we feel about money can be a real relationship-strengthene...

06/17/2025

When it comes to finances, some say every married couple has a "saver" and a "spender". But do these two options tell the whole story? In today's conversation, Kellie and Brett Hurst discuss four "money personalities". Pull up a chair and listen in. It might spur some great conversation!

04/29/2025

https://marriagetothemax.podbean.com/e/episode-164-what-does-self-protection-look-like/

We all played the "Hide and Seek" game as kids. Some of us still play it as adults; but not the same way. We hide in marriage. It's called self-protection and it shows up in all of us in different ways and for different reasons. Listen to today's episode with Kellie and Brett Hurst to see if you're....