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Long Haul Marriage Roadcast

Brian and Jamie Hackney

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

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48:44

The Same Damn Argument (Part 4 of 10) 10 Things That...

Long Haul Marriage Roadcast ·

2026/10/06

Have you ever had an argument with your spouse and halfway through thought, "Wait, we've had this exact argument 100 times!"?In part 4 of our 10 part series, we discuss recurring arguments, and what's really going on beneath the surface which leads to escalation, stonewalling, defensiveness, criticism, contempt, scorekeeping, and unresolved wounds.The argument is usually NOT about the argument...The dirty dishes mean: "I don't feel appreciated." The money argument may mean: "I don't feel secure."

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46:33

The Sex Conversation (Part 3 of 10) 10 Things that...

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2026/09/30

In part 3 of our 10 part series, Brian and Jamie talk openly and candidly about sex - why so many couples who love each other very much can feel rejected, frustrated, embarrassed, or completely misunderstood - and how many couples don't know how to talk about it.They discuss:Different levels of desire, Initiation, Rejection, Affection vs. sex, Frequency, Physical touch, Resentment, Sex becoming transactional, hollywood vs. reality, how Christian upbringing can affect attitudes toward sex, and

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26:31

Roommates, Not Lovers (Part 2 of 10) 10 Things That...

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2026/09/14

Welcome to our 10 part series - 10 Things That Can Make or Break Your MarriageIn 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.They discuss the how parenting, while obviously

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26:01

We Don't Talk Anymore (Part 1 of 10 part series - 10...

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2026/09/01

Welcome to our 10 part series - 10 Things That Can Make or Break Your MarriageIn 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.They discuss the common mistakes many couples make, (that

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42:19

Married and My Best Friend is Opposite Sex - Is That...

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2026/08/25

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...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,

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52:15

Believe What You Will, But HOPE for the Best!

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2026/08/11

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.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

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31:43

Can Troubled Marriages be Saved?

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2026/06/09

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

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41:59

Anxiety Keeping You Up at Night?

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2026/05/19

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!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

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21:04

Celebrate The Ones You Love - Like, Now!

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2026/05/12

Happy belated Mother's Day to all you moms! (And Happy Birthday to Jamie!! 5/11)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.Many of us grew up in homes where we celebrated big - all the things. And some of us learned

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41:22

Building Margin in your Life - Start on Cinco de Mayo!!!

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2026/05/05

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!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,

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44:46

Batten Down the Hatches! Storm Season is Here!

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2026/04/28

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.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. They give practical tools that

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42:01

Phone a Friend!

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2026/04/14

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

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38:12

The Tomb is Empty? So What?

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2026/04/07

In this week's episode, Jamie and Brian Good Wedding Friday, Jammin Saturday, Easter Sunday, and Excellent Monday. They talk about their love for family time, especially when everyone hangs up, and hangs out!! Jamie talks about her love of hosting family, and the PERFECT day Easter Sunday was. Brian eventually shifts the conversation to what it means for us that "the tomb is empty." So, Jesus is Risen - what does that mean for us? If eternity has already begun, what does a risen, living Jesus

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44:07

The Ten Commandments of Marriage

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2026/03/31

When's the last time you read the Ten Commandments? (Have you seen the movie 100 times like Brian?) Are you keeping the commandments? When's the last time you broke one?In today's episode, Brian and Jamie discuss the ten commandments from the Old Testament (in the Bible), in the context of marriage. It's a fun episode where Brian reads the commandment, and throws it to Jamie to discuss how that commandment would apply in marriage - not just the ones about marriage (like "thou shall not commit

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47:52

RE-RELEASE: Zoe Penzes - Twenty-two, Single, and No...

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2026/03/24

In today's episode, Jamie and Brian sit down with Zoe Penzes, a dear friend of the family (and girlfriend of another dear friend of the family), and discuss what life is like for a 22 year old female in today's world. They talk about the sketchy online dating world, navigating how to meet someone in today's culture that has similar values, the fears and concerns about dating, and finding THE ONE. They discuss why many are opting to wait until much later to get married, if at all, and the

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53:35

My Husband Needs A Friend!!

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2026/03/17

Yes, we all know we're addicted to our phones, to social media, and all of the crap that comes along with that! Not to minimize the truly tragic implications of that fact, but many times, the despair this brings makes us want to give up, or give in, missing what might mitigate some of the damage done by our disconnection. What if we just need a friend? What if we need to actually hang out with our friends again - remember that? What if we all decided to hang up and hang out, or at least hang

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39:32

Advice From My 60 Year Old Self to My 30 Year Old Self

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2026/03/10

If you could go back to your young adult self, and give them your best nuggets of wisdom that life has taught you, what would you say?Join us today as we talk about the different pieces of advice the slower, less stressed-out version of ourselves would give to our younger, stressed, hurried, worried, anxious, uptight, angry (you fill in your blank) version of yourself. Life will definitely teach you lessons, and most of the time, the only way you learn is to experience things for yourself. But the

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36:34

When your Brooding Teenager Becomes Your Best Friend

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2026/03/03

Thanks for hanging out with us! Listen in as we talk about one of our greatest accomplishments - building and maintaining a healthy, lasting relationship with our children. We talk about the investment that gives the most rewarding return there is - a loving connection with our now adult children that will last a lifetime - our greatest legacy!Jamie talks about her recent mother/daughter getaway with Chandler that will surely turn into an annual affair (if not more often). We talk about the

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53:22

Married, but... Could There Be Someone Better Out...

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2026/02/24

Hi Listener! We're glad you're here.Today, Jamie is still on a high, coming off of her recent Evergreen women's event in Broken Bow, and Brian asks her to hit the highlights, and explain why this was different than your average, run of the mill, women's retreat. After talking about the pregnancy and eventual birth of the vision given to her by God, she then talks about the importance of giving time and space for connection, and the profound need for authentic community in our lives.Brian then

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43:09

*(Re-Release) Crashes, Detours, and Pit Stops On the...

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2026/02/17

In this reprised episode, the inaugural episode of the Roadcast, Brian and Jamie chronicle the beginning of their journey, discussing the hard and painful first years, the loss of their 2 year old son, Corban, and the ultimate healing that came, giving them the grace and strength to continue to fight for their marriage. This episode will encourage and inspire you to keep going, no matter what you face. We wanted to give some of our newer listeners to hear where it all started! As always, thanks for

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