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Fierce MarriageFierce MarriageShould a Wife Expect Her Husband to Do Household Chores?A listener recently wrote in with a question that piqued our interest—and got Selena a little fired up. Should a husband be expected to help around the house? Tune in to hear our take!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 ht...2025-07-2330 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageWomen, Wives, and FriendshipToday, Selena’s in the hot seat, and we’re diving deep into friendship! We’re unpacking what God’s Word says about sisterhood, connection, and the beauty of women doing life together. Our hope? That you feel encouraged to pursue meaningful, Christ-centered friendships that glorify God and bring you joy.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.com2025-05-1334 minFierce MarriageFierce Marriage12 Tactics of the Devil to Destroy Your Marriage (Part 1 of 2)Ryan posed a question to ChatGPT and said, "Imagine you were the devil, how would you strategically go about destroying the family unit?" The response was eerily similar to what we’re witnessing in today’s culture. Don’t miss this eye-opening discussion—stay tuned to equip yourself in the good fight for your marriage and family.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 Christia...2025-02-1132 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageBig Announcement!Join our January Online Marriage Cohort! Launches January 6th. Learn more and sign up for Gospel-Centered Marriage: https://fiercemarriage.com/gcmGospel-Centered Marriage is our most comprehensive marriage curriculum, experienced by thousands of couples worldwide.The January Cohort includes:• Access to launch and debrief Zoom calls with Ryan and Selena (2 calls)• Two (2) copies of our Gospel-Centered Marriage Participant's Workbook (ships immediately)• Instant access to the online course materials• 6 sessions with 14+ videos totaling 164 minutes of instruction• Inst...2025-01-0302 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageWhat if I want kids but my spouse doesn't?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 2024-04-0933 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageThe 8 Purposes of SexSex 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! Y...2024-03-1934 minFierce ParentingFierce ParentingCatechisms, Bible Reading, or Both? How to Read and Teach the Bible to Your Kids.Many parents who want to teach the Bible to their kids struggle with where to start. In this episode Ryan and Selena discuss ways to tackle Scripture, including using the oft-forgotten tool of catechesis.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 c...2024-03-1422 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageWhy Check-Ins Matter and How To Do Them WellHave 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...2024-03-1233 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFaithful, Fruitful, and Fierce (Session 1 of the Fierce Families Conference)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...2024-01-0928 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageThe Manner and Method of Speaking Truth WITH LoveYou'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 o...2023-12-1320 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageThe Five Facets of a Fierce ManThis 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...2023-08-0828 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageWhy Speaking Sensually Is GOOD for Your MarriageThis 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 2023-07-1825 minFierce ParentingFierce ParentingShould Parents Ever YELL at Their Kids?Should parents ever raise their voices in the home? Aren't we called to be patient and calm? In this episode, Ryan and Selena discuss the distinctions between yelling, anger, and sin, and how those distinctions might change how we view yelling in the home.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 n...2023-06-2229 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageLiving (Well) Beneath Your Financial MeansIn this episode, Ryan and Selena share openly about their own personal debt and how God’s Word led them to freedom through stewardship—regardless of their bank balance. Enjoy!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 Famil...2023-02-2830 minFierce ParentingFierce ParentingFrederick Update: Welcome Home, Sunny!In the last month we brought home our 4th baby girl, and with that comes so much joy and also a couple tricky things. Join us as we share our latest family update and the real-time life lessons we're learning along the way!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! Y...2023-02-1636 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageHow To Stay Connected After Having a Baby?Recently, Ryan made a Facebook post asking people, "What is one unpopular opinion you have?" Today, we're putting Selena on the spot to see what she thinks of all these hot takes... Join us for this fun and candid episode talking about all things marriage and family! Grow in your prayer life: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This 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...2023-02-1442 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageUnpopular Opinions About Marriage and FamilyRecently, Ryan made a Facebook post asking people, "What is one unpopular opinion you have?" Today, we're putting Selena on the spot to see what she thinks of all these hot takes... Join us for this fun and candid episode talking about all things marriage and family!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 2023-01-3134 minFierce ParentingFierce ParentingM is for Mama (Shaun and Abbie Halberstadt)Today we interviewed Abbie and Shaun Halberstadt about Abbie's new book titled, M is for Mama. This book has been profoundly encouraging and transformational for Selena as she continues growing as a mom. Enjoy!Check out Abbie's book here (affiliate link): https://amzn.to/3JNgZAiGreat news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7wTo learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com...2022-04-0129 minFierce MarriageFierce Marriage5 De-Escalation Strategies for Tough ArgumentsWe all know it... that moment when you feel a conversation take a turn for the worst. Things begin to escalate and a fight seems inevitable. In this episode, Ryan and Selena talk through five ways you can keep the "turn for the worst" from happening.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 ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner...2022-03-0800 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageCan we meet you? WE CAN!The best growth happens alongside others. That's why we'd love for you to join us for our next online marriage cohort starting March 7th!Don't delay, get an early enrollment discount by signing up at https://fiercemarriage.com/cohortWe hope to see you there!--Ryan & Selena2022-03-0102 minFierce ParentingFierce ParentingAngry Kids & Angry ParentsIs all parental anger wrong? In this episode Ryan and Selena discuss anger as it relates to parenting. We hope it blesses and helps you!Book mentioned about anger: https://amzn.to/3BLsuFgGreat news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7wTo learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or find us on social media. If you'd like to help support...2022-02-2425 minFierce ParentingFierce ParentingBuilding Bible Literacy in the HomeBible literacy matters, but what is it exactly? In this episode Ryan and Selena discuss what it means to biblically literate and share ways they work to build bible literacy in the hearts and minds of their children.Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7wTo learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or find us on social media. If you'd like to help support...2022-02-1021 minFierce ParentingFierce ParentingWhy Every Family Needs Habits"We don't rise to the level of our goals, but we sink to the level of our systems." In today's episode, Ryan and Selena discuss WHY habits are so important in every household, especially if our aim is training our children up to love and serve God. Enjoy!Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7wTo learn more about the Fierce Parenting ministry, visit FierceParenting.com or find...2022-01-2726 minFierce MarriageFierce Marriage6 Ways to Affair-Proof Your Marriage (Remix)No couple plans to have an affair! Why not learn steps to safeguard against one? In this remixed episode, Ryan and Selena talk through some tangible ways to wisely guard your marriage from all manner of affair—physical and emotional.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 ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 2022-01-2624 minFierce ParentingFierce ParentingShould my kids be on social media? What does the Bible say?What if we told you that the the entire growth model for businesses like Facebook (Meta), TikTok, and Instagram is to capture the hearts, minds, and time of our young as quickly as possible? In this episode, Ryan and Selena discuss how to navigate the tricky waters of online life by looking to the Bible for wisdom.Great news! We're now posting full-length video podcasts to YouTube. Make sure to find and subscribe to our channel! --> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7wTo learn more about...2021-12-0231 minFierce ParentingFierce ParentingHow do I talk to my child about pornography? (Dr. Denny Frederick) (Sexuality, 4 of 4)It's undeniable, porn is ubiquitous and its effects saturate our culture. As parents, it's imperative that we're on the offensive when it comes to this issue. But, how? How can we begin having fruitful conversations around pornography? At what age is necessary and appropriate? What do we do if our child is already struggling with pornography addiction? We discussed these questions and more with our VERY special guest, Dr. Denny Frederick. Aside from being Ryan's favorite dad (only dad, really), he's been a counselor for over 30 years and helped thousands of patients in some of the darkest moments of...2021-10-2738 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageSkill #2: Teamwork (Back to Basics, 2 of 4)A constant reminder that floats throughout the Frederick household is "we're on the same team(!!)." There is no replacement for truly being in unity, advocating for one another, making memories, and valuing one another as equally important parts of the marital team. The best part? Teamwork in marriage is a habit you can cultivate and if you do, it will revolutionize your relationship. We hope this episode challenges and blesses you.Our marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment!It's a great way to build a...2021-09-1441 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageComing from a Divorced HomeDivorce affects the majority of married couples today—some 75% of couples have one or both spouses who come from a divorced or blended family. This week we discussed a few of the unspoken but very common ways that divorce affects individuals and the marriages they occupy. Selena shared some of her personal experience and reflected on recent reading she's done on the subject. ALSO... we made a pretty fun announcement! You'll have to listen to find out... :) Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons ge...2020-12-2954 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageAre opposite-sex friendships appropriate?Many find themselves in one of two camps on this topic: "avoid opposite-sex friends like the plague" or "don't be a prude". We think there's a third way—one that's biblical and wise. In this episode, Ryan and Selena will discuss this controversial topic while sharing their own experiences and biblical understanding of how we “can have the wisdom to know and enjoy the blessing of friendship in a way that honors both our marriage and our brothers and sisters in Christ—while ultimately bringing glory to him.” Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry...2020-12-0846 minFierce MarriageFierce Marriage5 Resources to Help Your Marriage (and a Frederick Family Update)Not going to lie, we've been going through it. So this week, we've opted to give our amazing listeners a Frederick family update and point you to some tangible resources to help your marriage. We hope it all makes sense, and we thank you for your patience, prayers, and support. Stay fierce! Here are the links to the episodes we mentioned: An Ethic of Protecting Your Family, Marriage, and Home (The Lovells): https://smarturl.it/fmpod-lovells Out of the Dust (The Teagues): https://smarturl.it/fmpod-teagues Burn the Ships: https://smarturl.it/fmpod-burntheships 5 Keys to a He...2020-12-0117 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageDo all couples need therapy? (Counseling, 1 of 4)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...2020-09-1547 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageCounseling: Do all couples need it? (1 of 4)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...2020-09-1500 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageThe Secret (and Super Obvious) IngredientThis week we recapped a few recent arguments we had to help illustrate how this one ingredient changes everything. While our fights had to do with dinners and sex, they each actually had nothing to do with either. You'll have to listen to the episode to discover what that means! Spoiler alert: the ingredient is super obvious, but how it's added makes all the difference. We hope it strengthens your marriage! 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...2020-08-1852 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageNarcissism and MarriageWords like vanity, self-love, self-admiration, self-absorption, self-obsession, conceit, self-regard, and egotism all have one thing in common: the self is viewed as the crux of importance. They also describe narcissistic personality disorder. Everyone is selfish to a degree, but narcissists are self-focused at an extreme level. In today's episode we discussed narcissism as a personality disorder, explored ways narcissists hurt their spouse, and revealed why, at its root, narcissism is a rejection of the gospel (which is the only cure). We're not psychologists, so this podcast is an overview based on research done by others. We hope...2020-08-1151 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageInfertility and Childlessness (Sheridan Voysey)Sheridan Voysey and his wife, Merryn were devastated when they realized their dream of having children would never become a reality. After infertility, an international move, and a professional change shook the Voysey's world, Sheridan realised that he couldn’t reconcile his expectations with the life he was living. In today's episode, Sheridan shares their story of heartbreak, despair, healing, purpose, and finally, joy. It was an immensely helpful episode for us, and we hope you can say the same. Sheridan is the author of seven books, the latest being The Making: Who We Can Become When Life...2020-08-0648 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageDecision Drivers in MarriageDecisions, decisions! The average couple makes hundreds of small decisions and many significant ones on a daily basis. The question is, where do our choices come from? As we discussed in this episode, every decision is rooted in some core value, and our core values have to do with our views of wisdom and folly as well as our ability to act on our views. This conversation got a bit heady, but we still had fun with it. We hope it blesses you in some way. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please...2020-08-0458 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageServing is PursuingServing is not likely to make it to the top of most people's "things that are sexy about marriage" list. Still, serving one another is one of the most profound (if not THE most profound) ways to love each other in marriage. In today's episode, we discussed three ways Jesus showed us to serve one another when he washed his disciples' feet. We also shared some of what's been going on personally as it's been a particularly emotional season in the Frederick household. In this episode we worked through one of the devotions included in our Husband...2020-07-2847 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageSurviving Infidelity (Tina Konkin)Infidelity causes catastrophic damage to a marriage. Can it be survived? In today's special interview with author and speaker Tina Konkin, we discuss just that. Tina shares with great detail how God used her husband's affair, despite the damaging effects, to transform her heart and her marriage for the better. Listen in, we hope it blesses you. Read Tina's book, "How God Used the Other Woman" or check out TinaKonkin.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...2020-07-2341 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageRebuilding Trust After a BetrayalBeing betrayed by the one you love is one of the worst feelings imaginable. How can a couple find reconciliation and healing after trust is shattered. It's not easy and it requires both spouses to work hard, but there is hope. In today's episode we discussed stories in betrayal in the Bible—namely how we've betrayed God in sin—and what they can show us about finding reconciliation in the wake of betrayed trust. This episode is a bit longer, but the topic is heavy. We hope it helps you. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to supp...2020-07-211h 00Fierce MarriageFierce MarriageManipulation in MarriageAs we discovered, there is a vast array of manipulation methods at play in human relationships. The question is, which ones are you unwittingly using against each other in your marriage? Rationalization, minimization, lying (by omission and commission), shaming, vilifying, seduction, and many other methods might be at work in ways you're unaware. In this episode, we explored what the Bible says about manipulation (as it turns out, it says a lot), and discussed ways out of manipulative habits for couples to explore. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to partner with us, please visit Patreon.com...2020-07-1459 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageThe Correlation Between Knowledge and LoveToday we discussed gardening (of all things) and how "knowing our soil" in marriage is critical to loving each other in the fullest context of covenantal love. Thanks for listening! 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.2020-07-0755 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageSexual Intimacy (Sharon Jaynes)Have you ever felt that the person you thought was your best friend and your spouse has turned into more of a roommate? If so, then this conversation will help you. Sharon Jaynes is the author of many books, but in this interview we're discussing Lovestruck: Discovering God’s Design for Romance, Marriage, and Sexual Intimacy". We hope this conversation helps you see your marriage from a fresh perspective and perhaps, it will help you reignite the passion that was there in the beginning. Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.co...2020-07-0243 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageLaugh More!Laughing is one of the best ways to break your marriage out of a funk. Could it be that laughter is a gift and a grace of God designed specifically to lift our hearts and clear the air in our relationships? In this week's episode we answered three questions about laughter and talked through various examples in Scripture where laughter, playfulness, and childlike faith. We hope this podcast helps you and blesses your marriage. If you'd like to help keep this content coming, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage to explore partnership options.2020-06-3051 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageExpectations are EverythingExpectations are constantly at work in every marriage. The question is whether or not we're aware of them and in agreement on what they should be. In this episode we posed dozens of questions for listener consideration about expectations in sex, money, communication, in-laws, hobbies, divisions of chores/labor, church, and more. While this episode will be particularly helpful for our nearly- and newlywed listeners, couples of all stages of marriage are sure to learn something about themselves. We hope it blesses you! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit...2020-06-2355 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageA Truer, Better, More Exciting Normal (Matt and Lisa Jacobson)The Jacobsons are a gift and a blessing. In this episode we talked about how God's view for marriage and family is so much better than our own or the world's. We specifically covered when to have kids (they had 8, and late!), the adventure of marriage God's way, porn & purity, how to prioritize your marriage over kids, and so much more. This interview is one of our favorites, and we're confident you will be blessed by the Jacobsons! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get...2020-06-1849 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageAre Your Hearts Hard or Soft?Soft hearts are necessary for a healthy, thriving, happy marriage. But our tendency is not to remain soft toward each other. Bad days happen, tiredness, sin, crisis, arguments, and more can contribute to each of the three indicators of whether or not your hearts are soft toward one another. We also discussed four efforts you can employ today to help soften your hearts if you feel them hardening. We hope it blesses you! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including free...2020-06-1651 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageHaving Political Disagreements as a CoupleWith everything going on in society, we thought it would be timely to discuss ways to have productive political conversations as a couple. While we didn't cover the hot-topics themselves, hopefully this episode will help you and your spouse "come to the table" and hash out tough political disagreements. We discussed the four big presuppositions to every conversation, the cultural lies they dispel, and how to apply them when talking about (and disagreeing on) hard things. We hope this episode helps you! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage...2020-06-0956 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageBringing Husbands Back to Life (Jerrad Lopes of Dad Tired)In today's episode we talked with Jerrad Lopes, author of Dad Tired: Stumbling Your Way to Spiritual Leadership. Jerrad shared how his wife's prayers softened his heart when he thought they were on the brink of divorce, and we also talked about what helps bring men back to life in fatherhood and 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 free books, ebooks, silicone rings, and exclusive ministry updates. Patron levels start at just $2/month.2020-06-0437 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageTake Heart, Hope is YoursThough this episode is still about marriage, we never anticipated how timely its message of hope would be. In today's episode we encourage listeners to remember that marriage is less about perfection and more about perspective and perseverance. You're both learning, you're both going to make mistakes, and you're both works in progress. God hasn't given up on either of you yet, so neither should you. Take heart, listener. Christ is your hope and he is unshakeable! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty...2020-06-0244 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageHow to Change Your SpouseIf you could change one thing about your spouse, what would it be? Life would be so much easier if we could just change our spouse, right? The problem is, God never called husbands and wives to change each other... heart change is God's domain alone. So, what can we do when we're living in a relationship where we're unequally yoked and change is needed, but you're powerless to make it happen? Thankfully, we're not without hope. In this episode, we talked through the two domains God has commissioned us to work within, and shared three tangible...2020-05-2649 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageDealing with Toxic People (Gary Thomas)Today we got to talk with our friend Gary Thomas about his latest book When to Walk Away: Finding Freedom from Toxic People. When and where do believers draw the line when people are toxic and draining? For more information, visit WhenToWalkAwayBook.com! Thanks for listening! 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.2020-05-2136 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageDiscerning the Voices That Speak Into Your MarriageA listener asked, "who we should let influence our thoughts, opinions, and actions" in life and marriage. Join us as we root out the where and why we believe voices and ideas that shouldn't have input into our lives. Warning, things got a little more fiery... but we still had fun. Thanks for listening! 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.2020-05-1954 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageHow Do We Begin Walking with God as a Couple?A listener wrote in with a great question. She mentioned that they know they need to grow in their marriage, they want to experience deeper levels of intimacy, and they know they need to center their home on Christ... but then she asked, where do we start? "Do we just pick up our Bible and read?" In this episode, we talked about three big areas to consider as you, as a couple, learn to be disciples of Christ. This podcast is supported by our wonderful Patreon patrons! If you want to partner with us and help make...2020-05-1246 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFriends: See-Through Marriage (Part 4/4)This is part 4 of a 4 part series that covers ways to cultivate a transparent marriage. Each episode in this series is based on a topic covered in our latest book, See-Through Marriage (https://seethroughbook.com). In this episode we talked about defining and nurturing truly Christian friendships for the health of your 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 free books, ebooks, silicone rings, and exclusive ministry updates. Patron levels start at just $2/month.2020-05-0739 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageSelf: See-Through Marriage (Part 3/4)This is part 3 of a 4 part series that covers ways to cultivate a transparent marriage. Each episode in this series is based on a topic covered in our latest book, See-Through Marriage (https://seethroughbook.com). In this episode we discussed the biblical case for knowing ourselves well and how doing so helps 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 free books, ebooks, silicone rings, and exclusive ministry updates. Patron levels start at just $2/month.2020-05-0536 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageTough Talks: See-Through Marriage (Part 2/4)This is part 2 of a 4 part series that covers ways to cultivate a transparent marriage. Each episode in this series is based on a topic covered in our latest book, See-Through Marriage (https://seethroughbook.com). Make sure to pre-order to get the free discussion guide and audiobook! Thanks for listening! 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.2020-04-3030 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageSex: See-Through Marriage (Part 1/4)This is part 1 of a 4 part series that covers ways to cultivate a transparent marriage. We discussed "little foxes" as mentioned in Song of Solomon. Each episode in this series is based on a topic covered in our latest book, See-Through Marriage (https://seethroughbook.com). Make sure to pre-order to get the free discussion guide and audiobook! Thanks for listening! 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.2020-04-2831 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageSigns and Seeds of ContemptContempt is one of the sure signs that a relationship is in big trouble. In this episode we look at how contempt begins in a marriage and discuss how the gospel disarms even the most contempt-filled relationships. Thanks for listening! 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.2020-04-2156 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageLoving Your Spouse with Your MindSo much of the marriage battlefield happens in your own mind. As believers, we're called to be transformed by the RENEWING of our minds. How does work itself out in terms of how we think about our spouse in marriage? Listen in as we talk through the hope we have in God's Word, our fleshly tendencies, how we have agency over our own minds, and 5 ways to take control of your thought life. Stay fierce! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty...2020-04-1451 minFierce MarriageFierce Marriage10 Ways to De-Escalate BIG ArgumentsIt's tough to think straight when you and your spouse are in a heated argument. That's why it's helpful to have tangible tools already in-hand before the fight begins. Today we talked through James 1 and covered 10 intensely tangible ways to de-escalate big arguments in your marriage. Enjoy! Thanks for listening! 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.2020-04-0744 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFaith, Fear, and MarriageWe tend to be caught on our heels in marriage, reacting to each other instead of loving, seeing, and serving each other in ways that are faith-filled. In today's conversation, we discussed three tangible enemies of faith and how they can be a factor in every marriage. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! 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.2020-03-3150 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageEmbracing New Rhythms and Routines for Life at HomeVirtually everyone around the world is quarantined because of COVID-19. It's a shocking, fast change, for sure! However, it's also also an opportunity to press into new rhythms and routines that will bring us closer together as a couple, as a family, and as parents. In this episodes we'll share some of our habits and rhythms we've found as people who have worked at home and home educated our children for years. We hope it blesses you! Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage...2020-03-2453 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageMaking BIG Decisions As OneHow are we called to make BIG decisions as a couple? In this episode, learn 7 steps of decision making and gain practical tools for working through decisions of your own. Thanks for listening! Thanks for listening! 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.2020-03-1753 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageI Love You... I Just Don't LIKE You Right NowIf you'd rather be at work than at home, then you may not LIKE your spouse... or, if you'd prefer to spend time with others over your spouse, then you may not LIKE each other as much as you realized. The examples go on! This problem is not uncommon among otherwise happily married couples. What's uncommon, however, is when couples know how to get back to a place of friendship even though their friendship has all but died. Listen and enjoy, we hope this episode helps and blesses you. Thanks for listening! Please remember to...2020-03-1052 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageHow to Read Your Bible Together (and Why it's so Important)What else is there to say? There's nothing like God's Word... for life, for marriage, for anything. In this episode we talk about WHAT the Bible is, why it's irreplaceable, and how to read more Scripture as a couple. 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, w...2020-03-0346 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageChores, Adulting, and the Division of LaborDivision of labor... it has to be done. We must learn to share adulthood responsibilities as a couple. But how can you do it in a way that doesn't cause arguments daily? 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...2020-02-2553 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageTruth, Love, or Both?Speaking truth is important, but speaking truth in love is a command. The trouble is, in marriage we tend to speak the toughest truths the most blunt ways possible. Today we look at three important reminders for why we must master the art of speaking the truth in love, especially in marriage. 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 c...2020-02-1849 minFierce MarriageFierce Marriage3 Sure Signs of a Healthy CoupleAt the root of every healthy relationship lies humility. Why? The most toxic sin (and the opposite of humility) is pride. Pride puffs up. Pride is self-sovereign. Pride is self-seeking. C.S. Lewis once wrote, "For pride is spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment, or even common sense." But there's good news! Gospel-fueled humility is the antidote to pride. 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!2020-02-1155 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageTrusting Your Gauges in Times of Anxiety and WorrySometimes it feels like your "flying blind" in marriage and in life. What should we do when our feelings tell us things that are contrary to God's truth? We must learn to trust our gauges. In this episode, Ryan and Selena discuss three truths about "gauges" and how to trust them when you feel disoriented in life and marriage. 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! 2020-02-0452 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageOops, We're Married!Many couples get married without really realizing what they've gotten themselves into. When things get tough, they may start thinking they've made a mistake. In this episode, we talk about 4 modern misconceptions about marriage and 3 timeless truths to combat them. 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 y...2020-01-2852 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageWeathering Tough Seasons in Life & MarriageNot every day/week/month is the same. Some 'seasons' are harder than others. How can we weather them well? 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.2020-01-2146 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageQuick Q&A 6: How can we have better dates?Dates should be fun! Sometimes we just need reminders for how to keep them that way. Today we discussed exactly that! 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.2020-01-1606 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageHow Should I Pray with My Spouse?Nothing changes our hearts like praying with the living God! In this episode we talk about the why, when, and how of prayer, particularly for married couples and spouses praying for one another. 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 b...2020-01-1449 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFaithfulness = FruitfulnessFaithfulness is a game changer in every way that matters. But what does it really mean to be faithful as a Christian couple? 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.2020-01-0847 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFirst Things and Next ThingsIt’s tempting to try and figure out next things while losing sight of what should be first things. As we approach another year, it’s vitally important to recalibrate ourselves based on what actually is of most importance, then we can reverse-engineer our way into “next things” from there. 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...2019-12-3153 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageQuick Q&A 5: How can we have a healthy sex life after having kids?Kids are a blessing, no doubt, but they bring with them a "new normal" that, if not navigated well, can cause issues in marriage. In this short Q&A episode, Ryan & Selena talk about how to plan for, establish, and maintain a healthy sex life after having kids. 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 y...2019-12-2608 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFight Me!There is an art to arguing well. The first, and most important key to fighting well is to never give up—never quit the fight, run away, or disengage. "Push through the ambush." In this episode, Ryan and Selena look at what the Bible says about conflict, then they discuss 5 practical tips for fighting well. 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 Fie...2019-12-2453 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageQuick Q&A 4: Friends of the opposite sex?Is it ok to have friends of the opposite sex, like a co-worker, with whom you share details about your marriage? 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.2019-12-1909 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFighting for Peace in Your MarriagePeace is more than the absence of conflict—so much more. The Bible's definition of peace is all-encompassing, and has very little to do with outside circumstances. In this episode, Ryan & Selena talk through peace as a fruit of the Spirit, made available to us through the Prince of Peace himself, Jesus! 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 to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for...2019-12-1745 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageQuick Q&A 3: What's your best advice for newlyweds?In this episode we share four things we'd discuss with you if we could spend a meal together! Note, the ideas enclosed don't just apply to newlyweds.... :) 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.co...2019-12-1208 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFinding 'Fierce' Friends That Fight for Your MarriageThere are certain aspects of friendships that qualify them as distinctly "Christian community", specifically purposed for our sanctification and discipleship as followers of Christ. WHat do we mean? You'll have to listen! You can expect to learn about 5 distinguishing qualities of Christian community: Gospel centrality, true transparency, deep discipleship, consistency, and commitment. 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 c...2019-12-1050 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageQuick Q&A 2: Will we still be married in heaven?Ryan and Selena tackle a common but somewhat murky question for believers: if we're married on earth, will we also be married in heaven? Listen in as we take a look at what the Bible says about just that. Enjoy! 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 y...2019-12-0507 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFaked Transparency vs. True VulnerabilityIt's so easy to feign transparency in marriage. We can give just enough info to give the appearance of vulnerability, all the while failing to be meaningfully vulnerable with one another. In this episode, we talked about the roots of why we "fake it" in marriage, and how the Gospel compels us to fight instead for true vulnerability. 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! S...2019-12-0350 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageCommunicating With Clarity When Things Aren't So ClearCommunication continues to be one of the most hotly requested topics from our listeners. So, today we talked about themes that tend to undermine healthy communication: 1) Oversimplification, 2) Failure to Empathize, and 3) Bad Timing and Tone. Listen and learn new ways to approach conversations and conflict with clarity fueled by biblical love. We hope you enjoy! 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 F...2019-11-2651 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageQuick Q&A 1: 'If we both enjoy watching pornography together, is it still a sin?'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 to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce Marriage Podcast comes from partners like you via P...2019-11-2108 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageYour Marriage is Bigger Than YouGod created marriage to be BIGGER than you! It's bigger than today, it's bigger than our cultural context, and it's bigger than our struggles. Why and how is it bigger? In today's episode, we talked about seeing marriage in its proper context as part of God's plan for redemption throughout history, but also redemption in our daily lives. 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 to leave a comment or to ask a question! B...2019-11-1952 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageWhat (little 'g') gods Are You Worshipping in Your Marriage?It's all too easy to pay lip service to Jesus in life and marriage, but live as if he's not King. In this episode of the Fierce Marriage Podcast, we recapped lessons we've learned from the past few weeks since the arrival of our 3rd daughter. God graciously allowed us to realize areas of our lives that we can tend to enthrone in a place of undue authority. We talked about the (little 'g') gods of control/power, status/pride, and (this is a big one we tend to worship all too quickly) comfort/pleasure. We hope you learn...2019-11-1257 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageWhy the "Proverbs 31 Woman" Isn't Who I Thought She WasThe 31st chapter of Proverbs is a beautiful piece of Scripture. However, it's so easy to read it in a way that is contrary to the original intent of the work. The result can mean that ladies/wives feel an overwhelming burden to strive, work, and toil to become the woman portrayed. In today's episode we discussed why that is and we propose a "better" reading of this famous chapter of Proverbs. We hope it blesses you. ALERT: this episode isn't just for ladies. Thanks for listening! Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review. As...2019-11-0553 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageThe 15 Second Kiss ExperimentWe tried this experiment, it was awesome, so you should try it too. "Selena and I kiss plenty, but we realized that we don’t often kiss for more than a few seconds. I’m not exactly sure why, but I do know it wasn’t like that when we were dating. We made out way too much and for too long when we were dating… After my “sales pitch”, Selena and I agreed to try a few days with the “15 second kiss” rule. Here’s what we learned (or were reminded of)…" Listen for more! Thanks for listening! 2019-10-2936 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageReclaiming Real RomanceIt's easy to forget to pursue each other when you've been together for a while. Life gets busy, time gets scarce, and before we know it, we've forgotten to intentionally love one another. This week we discussed tangible ways to enjoy each other more in marriage. Enjoy! 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 v...2019-10-2251 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageWho Is the Authority in Your Marriage?When it comes down to it, what or who is the functional authority in your marriage? In today's episode we take a deep dive into Matthew 21 and examining what Jesus said as his authority was challenged... and of course, we'll talk about all it means 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 to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! S...2019-10-1557 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageCalling Us Out to Draw Us InGod calls us out of our hiding, not for our shame, but so that we may flourish in fulfilling our ultimate purpose: to glorify him. This description is short, because I'm writing it as we wait for Selena to have our third daughter! Carry on... we hope this episode blesses you! 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 P...2019-10-0852 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageMarriage Adversaries vs. Marriage AdvocatesWhile it is nice to have friends around you that will watch your back and take your side, those same friends should understand that most often, the BEST way they can love you well is to fight for you AND the health of your marriage. In this episode, we discussed the differences between marriage advocates vs. marriage adversaries. Enjoy! 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...2019-10-0155 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageThe Art of (Actually) ApologizingWe 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 to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for the Fierce M...2019-09-2455 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageAre You Obviously Married in Public?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 to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support for t...2019-09-1757 minFierce MarriageFierce MarriageFinding the Absolute Definition of LoveIf 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 to leave a comment or to ask a question! Become a Patron! Support f...2019-09-1058 minHeart of DatingHeart of DatingS3: How Can I Tell if Someone is REALLY a Christian? with Ryan and Selena Frederickyan and Selena talk about how to tell if someone is TRULY a Christian and has a strong relationship with the Lord. SUMMER SERIES FLASHBACK TODAY FEATURING RYAN AND SELENA FREDERICK Today Kait invites Ryan and Selena Frederick onto the podcast… and they are the marriage #dreamteam! Together they have an incredible platform called Fierce Marriage which is a place to truly process the trials of marriage and celebrate its JOYS all rooted in Christ centeredness.Under Fierce Marriage they have a blog, an amazing instagram, a podcast, and TONS Of resources for couples. One thi...2019-07-1714 minFamous at HomeFamous at Home105: How a Loving & Transparent Marriage Brings God Glory with Ryan and Selena FrederickWe all seek to find our life purpose. But have you ever thought about your marital purpose? The purpose God has for your marriage? He has one for you--but it may not be for what you think.In this episode, we talk with Ryan and Selena Frederick from Fierce Marriage about how your marriage is designed to bring God glory. But what does that mean? And how can we do that, especially in an age of confusion?Ryan and Selena break down what it means to be transparent in marriage and cover such topics as:2019-05-0159 minMarriage After God - Conversations To Help You Grow Closer To God And Each Other -  Relationship Encouragement, Uplifting interviews and Biblical Marriage And Parenting AdviceMarriage After God - Conversations To Help You Grow Closer To God And Each Other - Relationship Encouragement, Uplifting interviews and Biblical Marriage And Parenting AdviceMAG 03 - Oneness and Intimacy In Marriage w/ Ryan and Selena Frederick of Fierce MarriageOrder Our New Book, "Marriage After God" Today! https://marriageaftergod.com “A marriage after God is a team moving together in one mind, one heart, one spirit, and in one direction with their eyes on heavenly and eternal things.” - Aaron Smith, Marriage After God book In this episode, we interview our good friends, Ryan and Selena Frederick of the Fierce Marriage Podcast https://Fiercemarriage.com Dear Lord, We pray we would be husbands and wives who pursue intimacy with you. We pray we would make...2019-02-2744 minHeart of DatingHeart of DatingS2 Ep36: Fierce, Faith-Filled Dating to Prepare for Fierce Marriage with Ryan and Selena FrederickSerena and Ryan discuss how to prepare for marriage as a Christian single both in practical and spritual ways. Today Kait invites Ryan and Selena Frederick onto the podcast… and they are the marriage #dreamteam! Together they have an incredible platform called Fierce Marriage which is a place to truly process the trials of marriage and celebrate its JOYS all rooted in Christ centeredness. Under Fierce Marriage they have a blog, an amazing instagram, a podcast, and TONS Of resources for couples. One thing we love about them so much is that they are so DE...2019-02-2056 min