Marriage on the Daily

How Your Attachment Style Impacts Marriage | Guest: Dr. Andrea Gurney

On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with Dr. Andrea Gurney for a powerful and practical conversation about attachment styles, emotional connection, and healing in marriage. Together, they unpack how our “first love classroom” — the homes and relationships we experienced growing up — shapes the way we communicate, handle conflict, seek connection, and respond to vulnerability in marriage. Dr. Gurney explains the four attachment styles in a relatable way and shares how understanding your attachment story can help couples move from reactivity to deeper intimacy and security. ❤️ In this episode, you’ll learn: • What attachment theory really means • How childhood experiences affect adult relationships • Why repair is essential after conflict • The difference between secure and insecure attachment • How couples can build emotional safety and resilience • Practical ways to strengthen connection on the daily This conversation is full of hope and encouragement for couples who want to better understand themselves, their spouse, and the deeper patterns shaping their marriage.

Learning to Open Your Heart in Marriage | Guest: Jeff Myers

What happens when you spend years avoiding your emotions… and don’t even realize your marriage is struggling? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with Jeff Myers for a deeply honest conversation about emotional connection, vulnerability, and learning how to truly open your heart in marriage. Jeff shares his personal story of an “emotional awakening” after nearly 20 years of marriage — a journey that helped him recognize how disconnected he had become from both his own feelings and his wife, Lisa. Together, they unpack: • Why so many couples feel emotionally disconnected • How childhood experiences shape reactions in marriage • The danger of “going along to get along” • Why vulnerability and empathy build intimacy • How couples can create emotional safety for one another Jeff also introduces the simple but powerful HEART connection exercise — a practical five-minute daily rhythm designed to help couples strengthen connection through appreciation, emotional honesty, physical affection, apology, requests, and prayer. This episode is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools for couples who want to stop surviving and start truly connecting.

God, Sex, and Marriage: Reframing Intimacy | Guest: Dr. Juli Slattery

Why is it so hard to talk about sex in marriage—and what does God actually intend for this part of the relationship? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with clinical psychologist, author, and Dr. Juli Slattery to have an honest, grace-filled conversation about God, sex, and marriage. Together, they unpack the struggles so many couples face but rarely talk about—awkward conversations, unmet expectations, shame, and disconnection. Dr. Slattery shares how reframing sex as a journey of intimacy rather than a performance can transform the way couples connect. Using a powerful “Lego” analogy, she explains how building a healthy sex life takes time, communication, vulnerability, and intentionality—and why the process itself is part of God’s design. You’ll also learn: • How to start difficult conversations about sex in a safe way • What healthy sexual intimacy looks like across different seasons of marriage • Why connection matters more than frequency • Practical ways to build intimacy daily through touch, playfulness, and communication If this area of your marriage feels confusing, frustrating, or even broken, this episode offers hope, clarity, and a fresh perspective rooted in truth and grace. ❤️

The 5 Communication Types Every Couple Needs to Know | Guest Jason VanRuler

What if the real issue in your marriage isn’t communication… but how you communicate? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with therapist, speaker, and author Jason VanRuler to unpack the heart behind his new book Discovering Your Communication Type: The Five Paths to Deeper Connection and Stronger Relationships. Together, they dive into why so many couples say “we just can’t communicate” — and what that actually means. Jason introduces the five communication types (Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, and Spark) and explains how understanding your “why” behind communication can transform the way you connect with your spouse. You’ll learn practical tools for navigating conflict, expressing needs clearly, setting healthy boundaries, and moving toward deeper emotional connection — even when you and your spouse communicate very differently. Whether you feel stuck in the same conversations or just want to strengthen your connection, this episode offers clarity, encouragement, and actionable steps to help you communicate with purpose and love.

Created for Connection: How to Build a Lifetime of Love | Guest Kenny Sandefer

What does it really take to stay connected in marriage—especially in a world where loneliness is at an all-time high? On this episode of Marriage on the Daily, Julie B. sits down with licensed marriage and family therapist Kenny Sanderfer, co-author of Created for Connection (with Dr. Sue Johnson), to explore God’s design for deep, lasting connection in relationships. Together, they unpack why so many couples feel disconnected—even when they’re not alone—and how our need for emotional closeness is wired into us from the very beginning. Kenny shares powerful insight into how attachment, vulnerability, and emotional safety shape the health of a marriage, along with practical tools to help couples move from conflict and distance back into connection. You’ll also hear about the “seven conversations” every couple needs to have to build a lifetime of love—from identifying negative patterns and healing past wounds to rebuilding trust, deepening intimacy, and creating meaningful connection rhythms. Whether you’re feeling stuck in the same arguments or simply want to strengthen your relationship, this conversation offers hope, clarity, and a pathway toward deeper connection.