Fierce Marriage

Today, we're wrapping up our series on trust and betrayal! To conclude, we are answering questions from you, our listeners. We pray that it's edifying to you and that it will help your marriage flourish in all areas of trust.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

We could all benefit from an honest evaluation of whether our tech is serving us for good, or taking over in harmful ways. Our friends Nathan and Anna Sutherland are back for another episode to gently push back on our tech use and provide strategies to reorient our hearts and minds on the right things. We hope you'll join us!Check out Nathan and Anna's new books at GospelCenteredTech.com---Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Technology (phones, video games, shows) can cause marital strife if not handled with wisdom and clarity. Today we have our long-time friends, Nathan and Anna Sutherland as guests to discuss technology and how it impacts marriage. They've recently written books (releasing 8/13) all about the topic. Check out Nathan and Anna's new books at GospelCenteredTech.com---Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Our hope for this series is that you and your spouse can learn to mend areas of your marriage that have experienced broken trust. Once you have placed your complete and utter trust in the Lord, and in turn your spouse, we pray that you can KEEP consistent trust in your marriage. That's what this episode is all about. We hope you'll join us!Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Thankfully it is possible to repair trust in your marriage, but unfortunately, many couples struggle with where to even begin. We want to equip you with 5 tangible ways you can begin to reinstate assurance in your marriage. We hope it blesses you!Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

So you've been betrayed by your spouse. Now what? Join us for part 2 of this vital discussion.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

We promise you'll leave encouraged and inspired after hearing the miraculous way the Lord worked through this couple's marriage and spoiler alert... their divorce. Tune in to hear an incredible redemption story from our friends, the Teagues.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Ruth Bell Graham said, "A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers", but what do you do when trust has been broken and it feels hard to forgive? Join us for this 5 part series of building and repairing trust in your marriage.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Sadly, we see it all too often... one spouse files for divorce and the other never sees it coming. You owe it to your marriage to do this one thing!Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

There's a reason "do not covet" made it as the tenth commandment. Coveting ultimately leads to death and it's no different when it comes to your own marriage. We hope this episode blesses you.Sign up for our Date Night in the PNW: www.fiercemarriage.com/datenightMaster marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

We believe in reconciling and reconciling fast, but many times our earthly flesh gets in the way of that! Listen in for 10 practical tips on how to handle conflict within your marriage.Sign up for our Date Night in the PNW: www.fiercemarriage.com/datenightMaster marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Are you married to someone who is unequally yoked to you? Or are you considering marriage with someone who might not be a good match in this regard? This episode is for you! It's also a must-watch if you offer guidance to others facing these challenges. We hope this discussion blesses you!Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Throughout the past few decades, we've seen couples getting married later and later. Why do you think that is? Join us as we unpack this idea and find out if there is a magic age you should get married.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Differences make a marriage go round. Learn to lean into these differences and honor one another's unique perspectives. Join us for this week's conversation!Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Hot take: Calling your spouse your best friend is a demotion compared to calling them your husband/wife. Tune into this episode to learn how to see friendship rightly in marriage.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Everyone wants a vibrant, thriving marriage, but what happens when day-to-day life causes you to feel distant from your spouse? Spoiler alert: vacation is not the lasting solution.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

As a Christian, what is your role when it comes to childbearing? Listen in as Ryan and Selena address a listener's question about this very topic. We hope it blesses you!Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Money has a tricky way of grabbing hold of our hearts and it certainly has a way of infiltrating our marriages in an unhealthy way. This episode is all about stewarding our money in a manner worthy of God. Join us!Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Sex is purposed for more than babies and pleasure. Listen to today's episode where Ryan and Selena explore the other six purposes of sex.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Have you ever asked the simple question, How can I be a better husband/wife? Tragically, few have. And, if that’s you (i.e. you haven’t asked), then there is no time like the present to start! Join Ryan and Selena for a discussion about why intentional marital check-ins are a must for a healthy, strong marriage.Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today we responded to a question from a listener about his wife wearing yoga pants to the gym. Is he right in objecting to it? Listen in to find out!Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

We've had several questions from viewers regarding our past two videos... which is good! We are open to dialogue and appreciate the opportunity to further this discussion. Join us as we address certain questions and concerns viewers had about husbands being the primary initiators of intimacy.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Above all, men are built to be leaders in the home, so why wouldn't this include initiating intimacy with his wife? Join us as we unpack part 2 of this topic.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Who should be the one to initiate sex in marriage? The quick answer is, both of you! But, it is our conviction that the husband should be the primary initiator of intimacy in marriage.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Chris and Stephanie lived the ideal romantic story. They were highschool sweethearts, they loved each other, and they shared a love and devotion for God. Everything changed when Chris lost his faith, left Stephanie, and filed for divorce. They thought they had reached the end of their story, but God had other plans. To learn more about Chris and Stephanie and Out of the Dust, visit outofthedustmusic.com. If their story has encouraged or helped you, you can support them by buying their album on iTunes or on their website (all info can be found on their website). Thanks for listening! Our brand new marriage learning project, Gospel Centered Marriage is now LIVE. It's a great way to get a solid marriage foundation and finally get on the same page. Visit GospelCenteredMarriage.com to learn more. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.

What does moving forward in your marriage look like after trust has been lost? In this episode, we're addressing this very question from one of our listeners. Join us as we unpack this question and give you tangible tools to move forward.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

It seems like a simple task, but the impact of asking thoughtful questions can bring you closer to your spouse and create a good culture of communication in the home. New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

If you were not able to attend our Fierce Families Conference, fear not, we will be posting each session to our YouTube channel! To start us off, tune in to hear Ryan's session on being faithful, fruitful, and fierce.Conference sessions: https://fiercefamilies.com/2023-conference-archive/New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

It sounds like a crazy question, but pause to think about it for a second. What kind of things would he say to you?Tim Challies article: https://www.challies.com/articles/if-satan-took-up-marriage-counseling/New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

As this year comes to a close, we want to walk you through an exercise that will help you reflect on the past year and pinpoint areas of your marriage that you would like to improve upon as you head into the next.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

You've heard the saying before; it's not what you say, it's how you say it... Join us as we unpack this idea from Ryan's new book, "How a Husband Speaks".New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Is it shallow to care about how your spouse looks? Our short answer would be no, but there is so much more depth to this question. Join us as we unpack what this might look like in your own marriage and turn to the Word for some wisdom.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Husband or wife, have you ever felt like you can relate to this fellow listener's question? The good news is you're not alone, and we have an answer for you. Listen in!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today we're answering a question from one of our listeners and it all boils down to disordered priorities. Listen in as we direct this question back to what the Bible has to say!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

As many of you know, a couple of weeks ago we wrapped up our first ever Fierce Families Conference! It was a blessing for us and we pray it blessed each family who was able to attend. We also wanted to make sure that you all could be a part of the fun! Join us for this live Q&A podcast that we recorded with our good friends, John and Bekah Lovell.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

As we love to say, marriage takes a fierce tenacity that never gives up and never gives in. When we press into God's good design, we see marriage for what it was always meant to be; an institution that brings life, and joy, and places the gospel on full display. New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

In today's episode, we answer some of our listener's questions. These are some challenging ones, but we hope to shine some biblical light on your uncertainties! New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Join us as we pick up where we left off last week! We are discussing the final five themes that we have noticed as to why marriages struggle and fail.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

We've been working with couples in the marriage sphere for over ten years now, and there always seem to be consistent themes that arise from marriages that perpetually struggle and never quite reach their stride. Join us as we discuss these reasons today!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Lately, we've been in a very busy and full season of life. God is good and he's helping us learn a new language despite it all... the language of gratitude. Join us and be encouraged if you find yourself in a similar season of life!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Trying to make your marriage perfect will eventually feel like a lost hope, but trusting in the Lord will bring life and longevity to a struggling marriage. Join us and be encouraged!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

The daily decisions you make with your spouse can either bring you closer together or drive you further apart. Join us to hear more about these positive micro-decisions you can make to strengthen your marriage!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Check out this session from our latest communication masterclass which will be released shortly! We hope to share the purpose behind your communication with your spouse and pray it blesses you!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Have you ever had any thoughts of second-guessing your marriage? You're not alone in this, but you must not stay in those thoughts. In this episode, we want to encourage you and remind you of what true covenantal love looks like.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Over time, we have seen the beauty of marriage torn apart little by little by modern culture and it's left us with a false and distorted view of God's good and original design. Listen in to hear how you can fight back against this modern narrative!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Does the title of this episode rub you the wrong way? All the more reason to join us to see what we mean!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

This week Ryan takes on the show, solo, to help encourage men in five key areas of their lives. Men, you don't want to miss this and wives, be sure to pass this along to your husband! Or, feel free to listen in to learn more ways you can encourage your husbands in their walk of faith.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

So much is at stake when a couple struggles with disunity. We want to help! Our hope is that you would call on God to realign your hearts and establish unity within your marriage. Listen in to hear the full discussion!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

This week we're in Song of Solomon discussing what it means to sensually speak to your spouse within a Christian marriage. As Ryan says, "Much to a lover's delight, even these questions have answers in scripture, and hardy ones at that." New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

This topic is something that is very near and dear to our hearts because God has important roles for men to fulfill to help shape the health of our families and society. We hope to encourage you and remind you of the unique purpose men have been given!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Tune in! This is going to be a challenging, yet necessary episode. The good news is, there is so much freedom in store on the other side of these lies.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

As Christians, are we called to give some of our wealth away? Maybe that question makes you stiffen, or maybe you feel ready to dive in. Either way, join us as we see what the Bible has to say!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today we're answering a question from a listener, that we believe could be a relevant discussion for many of you! Join us as we discuss how to navigate an unequally yoked marriage.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

One of the greatest challenges in marriage is conflict, but conflict can also be one of the greatest blessings we experience because of the sanctification it brings. Join us as we discuss how to handle conflict well within marriage.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today we're exploring the four communication styles and how they pertain to marriage and the conflicts we may face. We hope it blesses you!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Your marriage covenant is a gift and a grace from God, designed to be strong enough to get you through the trials of learning to love like Christ.New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

This week we looked at what the Bible says about health, laziness, gluttony, and physical attraction. God cares about each one... which means we should too!New communication books: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comPrayer books: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

The short answer is yes. The long answer... well you'll have to tune in to find out! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Experiencing broken trust can leave you disoriented, in denial, or in a panic. The first key to stepping down the path toward healing is to get your bearings, look at God's Word, and take tangible steps of faith toward rebuke (not easy), repentance (must have), and reconciliation (worth it). In this week's episode we looked closely at God's model for reconciliation and shared candidly about some trust issues we've been working through recently. Thanks for joining us! Our new marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment! It's a great way to build a solid marriage foundation and/or finally get on the same page. It's built for all couples—newlyweds, nearly weds, and those who have been married for years. Visit GospelCenteredMarriage.com to learn more. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.

Everyone knows marriage has incredible highs and very frustrating (and difficult) lows. In today's episode, we shared how we've been in a prolonged "funk" lately but have found a path forward through prayer. Listen in as we discuss the miracle of prayer for believers and practical ways you can make praying a part of your ongoing battle strategy in your fight for a God-honoring, flourishing marriage. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.

The idea of counseling conjures all manner of reaction. Some couples spurn it, others welcome it. Why? And, can all couples benefit from counseling? In this episode, Ryan and Selena talk about whether or not counseling aligns with God's Word, and if so, how it might help couples, whether they're going through a difficult time or not. We hope this episode blesses you! This four part series has been created in partnership with Faithful Counseling. Visit https://faithfulcounseling.com/FMP to receive 10% off your first month today. Thanks for listening to the Fierce Marriage Podcast! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including free books, ebooks, silicone rings, and exclusive ministry updates. Patron levels start at just $2/month.

Some couples ask this question in earnest, so we spent some time looking at the Bible's perspective on porn, lust, and the marriage bed. This is the first of we hope will be many one-off Quick Q&A sessions (name pending). We hope it blesses you! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

We explored 8 aspects of truly apologizing to your spouse in this episode, and it was epic. It's not easy saying you're sorry. It's even harder apologizing in a way that leads to deep, lasting reconciliation (even during small conflicts). Listen in to discover and learn the Art of Apologizing. We hope it blesses you! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

People know you’re married by how you act, and we can sometimes act in a way that seeks validation from the opposite sex outside of marriage. Why is that? In this episode, Ryan and Selena talk about why there should be NO QUESTION of whether or not you’re married in public (and online). Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

If a couple isn't on the same page in how they define love, they're in for quite a challenging marriage. Thankfully there is a perfect and final authority who can tell us what love is. In this episode, we discussed why and how Jesus is our ultimate authority, definition, and example of love. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Your marriage needs both PRAYER and PURSUIT. Prayer is going to God and entrusting him with everything that is out of your control, while pursuit means choosing to live out the actions of love. In this episode we hashed out principles and practicalities around both. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

How we see sex dramatically affects our experience of it. The problem is, it's so easy to see sex incorrectly because of our our own pasts and perspectives as well culture's popular beliefs. In today's episode, we talked through one of our favorite passages on sex, Proverbs 5. Listen in and see just how God's vision of sex in marriage can change your relationship. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

"Healthy" isn't always our normal or our default. So it begs the question: what is a healthy, normal marriage? In today's episode, Ryan and Selena explored big truths given in Scripture and talk about how, as believers, we can apply it with wisdom, discernment, and help from the Holy Spirit, for our good and for God's glory. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and the like are all incredible tools of our time. However, they do carry with them the potential to damage our relationships. While the Bible doesn't directly talk about social media, it does teach us how to become the kinds of people who make wise decisions—all of which help us navigate our modern age. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Brooks and Hunter (she's the founder of the Journeywomen podcast!) have spent the majority of their time as a married couple apart. Still, even with their time thousands of miles apart, they learned ways to grow closer to one another and closer to Christ. If you or your spouse is serving in the military, this episode is for you! If you know someone who struggles with long lengths apart, this is for them! You’re not going to want to miss this amazing episode. For more from Hunter Beless, search for "Journeywomen" (one word) in your favorite podcast app! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Forgiving others when we're genuinely hurt is one of the most difficult but important principles we must learn in marriage. In this episode, we looked at The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant (Matthew 18) and explored all it can mean for life and marriage. We hope it blesses you! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Dating is an important part of every relationship—whether you're looking to marry or if you're already married. In this episode, we present 5 important considerations you may find helpful as you approach dating. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

What if God has purposed your marriage for something so much more than happily ever after? Since the very beginning, God's design for marriage is for husbands and wives to be ambassadors of holy love to a hurting world. Still, so many couples stop short at happy and wonder why they feel unsatisfied. Rather than "you and me against the world," God calls each couple to the rich and meaningful mission of "you and me for the world." Aaron and Jennifer Smith, popular marriage bloggers at HusbandRevolution.com and UnveiledWife.com, transparently share their journey from a marriage in crisis to a marriage built on Christ's redemptive love. Through fresh biblical insight and intimate stories of their own struggles and victories, this book will guide you toward a God-centered, ministry-minded, and thriving marriage. You will discover the signature marks of a marriage after God, find principles for building an unshakable marriage foundation, learn how to let God's story take the lead in your love story, and recognize the tools God has already equipped you with for a missional life together. Filled with helpful illustrations, this thorough and practical book will empower you and your spouse to dream, decide, and do as you step hand-in-hand into God's ultimate purpose for your marriage. Your oneness is also meant for witness. God has purposed your remarkable, romantic, and redemptive relationship to be a powerful light to a dark and hurting world. This is your invitation to marriage as God intended - a life-saving, hope-inspiring, and transforming force of God's love. For more resources from Aaron and Jennifer Smith, visit MarriageAfterGod.com (http://MarriageAfterGod.com), and find their podcast by searching "Marriage After God" wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

It’s impossible to define everything everyone should or shouldn’t say in every situation. However, there are some phrases that are usually unhelpful for marriage. Join us as we explore each one! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Habits are behaviors that form your character, life, and experience over time. Often times, our habits are our default behaviors... but we're called to cultivate "the ground" (soil) of our lives, which means the healthiest habits won't happen without our effort. What could developing healthier habits mean for your marriage? They could change everything. Listen for more! Mentioned: * Download the FREE eBook: 5 Habits of a Healthy Marriage (https://5habits.us) * Qapital App (get $10 by using this link): Download it here (https://fiercemarriage.com/qapital) Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Dr. Scott and Linda Rodin have had an incredible impact on our marriage, albeit from afar. In their 40 years of marriage, they've raised babies, built remarkable careers, and embarked on countless adventures. In our talk, we discussed what it means to be "a steward of your spouse's heart" and much more! Dr. Scott Rodin is a speaker and author focusing on Biblical Stewardship, and he also holds Master of Theology and Doctor of Philosophy degrees in Systematic Theology from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. We hope this episode blesses you and helps your marriage! More resources from Scott Rodin visit TheStewardsJourney.com (http://TheStewardsJourney.com), and to read his books, visit KingdomLifePublishing.com (https://KingdomLifePublishing.com) Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Few ideas have changed the culture of our family as much as Family Worship. In this episode, we discussed where the idea of Family Worship comes from (biblically, historically) and talked about practical ways to implement it in your household. Enjoy! Here's the book we mentioned: Family Worship, by Donald S. Whitney. By it here (https://amzn.to/2LCmkzg) ($7.99) Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

It's easy to grow hardened toward each other in marriage. It's also far too easy to be distracted or shallow when it comes to growing in the ways that matter most. Jesus calls our hearts soil, so how can we mindfully cultivate the soil of our hearts in a way that allows the Gospel to bear maximum fruit in our lives? In today's episode, we discussed the Parable of the Sower and how, as married people, we can fight together to build fruit-bearing marriages. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

The desire to control outcomes and realities is at the root of all marital discord. Why? Because at its root the desire to control that which is out of our control is rooted in a distrust of God. If our spouse is disengaged, we want to nag so he or she will re-engage. When our finances aren't where we want them to be, we work and spend too much in hopes of regaining control. The list goes on. When we feel like our present reality is at odds with our ideal situation, we are faced with a choice: either we try to change the situation ourselves, we lose hope, or we trust God's goodness and sovereignty. Which one do you think is wisest? Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

The Lovells are fighters for truth and protectors of people. John Lovell is the founder of the Warrior Poet Society — a values-based community dedicated to physical protection, the pursuit of truth, and living for higher purpose. John is a war veteran and a former member of Special Operations, having served in the 2nd Ranger Battalion with numerous combat tours to both Iraq and Afghanistan. His overseas experience also includes having served as a Christian missionary to Central America. John describes himself as a ‘family-man’, and fills his time with faith, family, fun, and study. To learn more, visit WarriorPoetSociety.us Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage.

It seems natural to compare ourselves to others. As humans, we compare appearances, careers, marriages, and even spouses. Society encourages it. The chief problem of comparisons is that they’re usually based on romanticized half-truths. Most often when we compare, we base expectations of ourselves on standards that aren’t accurate – they’re perceived. Comparisons stifle progress; only truth in light of the gospel causes real growth. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Looking inward is just about the worst way to handle ongoing discouragement in life and marriage. Instead, we must look to Christ and God's Word to realign our downcast hearts with the promises afforded us in the Gospel. As a married couple, you can also help each other by reminding one another about the never-fading goodness in Christ. We hope this episode encourages you, especially if you feel discouraged. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Chris and Stephanie lived the ideal romantic story. They were highschool sweethearts, they loved each other, and they shared a love and devotion for God. Everything changed when Chris lost his faith, left Stephanie, and filed for divorce. They thought they had reached the end of their story, but God had other plans. To learn more about Chris and Stephanie and Out of the Dust, visit outofthedustmusic.com (http://outofthedustmusic.com). If their story has encouraged or helped you, you can support them by buying their album on iTunes or on their website (all info can be found on their website). Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! This helps pay for hardware, editing, and for (lots and lots of) coffee! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Your friendship is one of the pillars of your marriage. But could it be that our view of friendship (in modern culture) could be having negative effects on our view of the marital covenant? In this week's episode, we discuss what the Bible teaches and shows us about marriage and contrast what we learn against the prevalent view in culture today. We enjoyed it, and we hope you do too! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

When creating communication ground rules, we recommend using three categories for what you say and how you say it: off-limits, unhelpful and unproductive, and wise. Listen in as we explore each category! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Adam and Chelsea Griffin are a force for life. Adam is a pastor and podcaster in the Dallas area and Chelsea is a Labor & Delivery nurse. Today we talked about all things "life", especially in terms of abortion, birth control, IVF, and God's desire for children in the family. Today's conversation was helpful and counter-cultural. Thanks for listening! Topics covered: * A Christian perspective of when life begins * Contraceptives (and abortifacient drugs) * Grace in Christ for those who unknowingly took abortifacient contraceptives * How many kids should a couple have? i.e. Should we claim significant control over the number of kids we raise? * How should the reality that "God opens and closes the womb" affect family planning? Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Honesty in marriage starts with being honest with ourselves. To do that, we need not be "true to ourselves" but rather, we should focus on being true to God and his Word. In today's episode, we discussed how we can be "true to God's Word" and therefore, more honest with ourselves. Then from there, we covered three ground rules for honest conversations: never lie, always love, and take action. We hope it blesses you! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Marriage is designed to be a covenantal relationship that far exceeds any other relational construct. It's immensely important and incredibly beautiful as God designed it. In this episode we talked about the bigness and depth of what it means to live in a covenantal marriage. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Family is the first and most important institution created by God, yet we often live by default instead of by design. In today's episode, we spoke with Jeff and Alyssa Bethke about their passion for Family Teams, what that term means, and how to celebrate the importance of being a family through rhythms of rest and celebration. For more incredible resources from the Bethkes, go to FamilyTeams.com/get-started (https://familyteams.com/get-started/)! We talked about: * Families on mission vs. family AS mission * Seeking unity around important things * How to be a family that "sends" each other out on mission * Taking time each year to plan AND reflect on the past * The art of the Sabbath, and why it should be the best day of your week * So much more... Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage)

This is the second part of a two-part series aimed at helping couples start conversations around pornography and a pathway to freedom from addiction. In today's episode we shared our personal story of struggling with pornography and discussed ways to find freedom from addiction and healing throughout the process. Resources: * TOP Recommendation: Sex Addiction Recovery: Pure Desire (http://PureDesire.org) (find a group near you) * Pornography (Part 1: The Problem) (http://smarturl.it/fmpod-pornography1) (Part 1 of this 2 part series) * Accountability questions: Get them here (https://fiercemarriage.com/accountability-questions-for-your-marriage-that-actually-work) * The Spectrum of Sex (http://smarturl.it/fmpod-spectrum) (past episode: for establishing healthy expectations around your sex life) * MarriageHelp.org (http://MarriageHelp.org) (Find a group near you) * CelebrateRecovery.com (https://www.celebraterecovery.com/) (Find a group near you) Resources Recommended by Listeners: Note, these haven't been vetted by us or verified as theologically solid. That's not to say that they aren't, it's just to say please proceed with the Bible as your ultimate guide. * L.I.F.E recovery guide and groups * Brainbuddy app (not Christian, but seems to be biblically motivated) * Echo prayer app (not pornography related but helps us be intentional in prayer daily) * Pure Desire book * Fight The New Drug website * Ransomed Heart Ministries * Restoring the Foundations Biblical healing. * Podcast: "Porn Free Radio" * Podcast: "The Grizz" Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

This is the first part of a two-part series aimed at helping couples start conversations around pornography and a pathway to freedom from addiction. In today's episode we looked at the epidemic of pornography and its harmful effects to the individual, the family, and society. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage).

Today we had special guests Preston and Jackie Hill Perry on the show! Both Preston and Jackie are prolific voices for Jesus in modern culture through teaching, spoken word performances, poetry, and music. Jackie's book, Gay Girl Good God (https://amzn.to/2IGPDjn) is available on Amazon.com (https://amzn.to/2IGPDjn) or wherever books are sold. Connect with the Perrys on social media, YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5tYCIeywXPsNEhxU3yfZvw), or at JackieHillPerry.com (JackieHillPerry.com). In this episode, we talked about: * Preston and Jackie's story * How does the gospel affect how we deal with our pasts? * Managing busy lives and maintaining margin * How to deal with past trauma in a healthy way * How to view sex in a healthy way * Given that you're both gifted wordsmiths, how do the Perrys fight? * How can we love the LGBTQ community well? Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage)

You asked, we discussed! Listen in as we tackled your most pressing questions about gender roles in marriage, healing after betrayal, and more. Show Notes We mentioned a TON of resources in this episode, they're listed below. Misc. Resources * Wild at Heart (https://amzn.to/2Xx2t7d) by John Eldredge * Our devotional bundles for growing in your marriage: 40-Day Prayer Journey (http://40prayers), 31-Day Pursuit Challenge (http://31daypursuit.com) Newlyweds * Past Episode: Navigating the Early Years of Marriage (Jeremy and Audrey Roloff) (http://smarturl.it/fmpod-roloffs) * Qapital App (https://fiercemarriage.com/qapital), for saving money intentionally (get $20 for signing up with our link, limited time only) * A Mingling of Souls (https://amzn.to/2UP8teS) by Matt and Lauren Chandler * Fierce Marriage (https://amzn.to/2Xx6jNF) by Ryan and Selena Frederick Priorities and Staying Connected * Download Family Vision worksheet (https://fiercemarriage.com/download-family-vision-worksheet) * 5 Habits of a Healthy Marriage, FREE eBook Accountability Questions * Get them here (https://fiercemarriage.com/accountability-questions-for-your-marriage-that-actually-work) Gender Roles in Marriage * A Beautiful Design (https://www.tvcresources.net/resource-library/series-index/a-beautiful-design), a sermon series of the Village Church * Jesus, Justice, and Gender Roles by Kathy Keller * “What Are Biblical Roles for Husbands and Wives? (http://resources.thegospelcoalition.org/library/what-are-biblical-roles-for-husbands-and-wives)”, The Gospel Coalition, brief video Healing After Betrayal * Dave and Ashley Willis Episode (http://smarturl.it/fmpod-willis) * Out of the Dust (https://ourdailybread.org/story/out-of-the-dust/) (Chris and Stephanie Teague) * RefineUs.org (http://refineus.org) (Justin and Trisha Davis) * Sex Addiction Recovery: Pure Desire (http://PureDesire.org) * MarriageHelp.org (http://MarriageHelp.org) (Find a group near you) Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage)

Emotions are important, but they're not ultimate. Feelings are just feelings, and they shouldn't determine or change important parts of life, correct? In this episode, we talked about the hearts and feelings of women, in a candid discussion about emotions and their role in life, faith, and family. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage)

Jeremy and Audrey met under during a very unique situation. More than 2.3 million people watched as Jeremy and Audrey Roloff shared their vows and committed their lives to each other on TLC's hit show Little People, Big World. Listen in as we talked with them about their first five years of marriage and how they learned that true love is something you choose to live out each day through your actions, decisions, and sacrifices. More resources from Jeremy and Audrey! * New Book: A Love Letter Life (https://amzn.to/2UKsvq2) * Podcast: Behind the Scenes (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/behind-the-scenes/id1441970779) * Blog and other resources: TheRoloffs.com (https://www.theroloffs.com/) * Also make sure to find them on IG and FB! Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage)

One of the biggest problems faced by modern men (and their wives) is the numbing and inoculation against feeling true emotions. For some, even when they do feel clearly, it's equally as challenging to articulating those feeling in a healthy way. In this episode, we talked about the hearts and feelings of men, how wives can help their husbands process them. We ended the episode calling men to feel deeply about things that truly matter. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage)

Accountability in marriage is so much more than asking if and how you've sinned in the past week. It's about spouses embracing their role in each others' tangible walk with Christ. In this weeks episode, we talked about what accountability isn't, what it is, and how to ask questions that get to the heart of the matter. Mentioned: Get the accountability questions (https://fiercemarriage.com/accountability-questions-for-your-marriage-that-actually-work) Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage)

Josh and Christi are the real deal. Highly educated, faith-filled, and articulate communicators. In today's special interview episode, we talked about what it takes to have an emotionally safe marriage. We discussed the "fight, flight, or freeze" response to trauma in your marriage, as well as our tendency to gloss over or forget to utilize 'emotion language' as couples. We enjoyed our conversation, and we trust that will too! More resources from Josh and Christi Straub: * Book: What Am I Feeling? (http://www.whatamifeelingbook.com/) (Their NEW, awesome children's book) * Podcast: In This Together (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/in-this-together-with-dr-josh-christi/id1185660348?mt=2) * Blog: JoshuaStraub.com (https://www.joshuastraub.com) * Online Parenting Community: 226Parenting.com (http://226parenting.com/) Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage)

Seeds and roots of bitterness start subtly. However, we must be aware and wise to identify them and uproot them before they get out of control. In this episode, we talked about the true root of bitterness (it may not be what you think) and how standing in awe of God is the only true way to uproot it. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As always, we welcome feedback... simply go to FierceMarriage.com/Podcast (https://FierceMarriage.com/Podcast) to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via Patreon. If our content has helped you, we'd be honored if you'd consider becoming a Patreon supporter! Just visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage (https://Patreon.com/FierceMarriage)