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. Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
3 Sure Signs of a Healthy Couple
At 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. Read the…
Trusting Your Gauges in Times of Anxiety and Worry
Sometimes 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. Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
Oops, 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. Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
Weathering Tough Seasons in Life & Marriage
Not every day/week/month is the same. Some ‘seasons’ are harder than others. How can we weather them well? In this episode of the Fierce Marriage Podcast we discuss how to identify and weather difficult seasons well. We hope it blesses you! Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
Quick 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! Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
How Do I Pray with My Spouse? (Part 1)
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. Readers often ask the question “How do I pray with my spouse?” Here is a quick look at what prayer is (why we pray), when to pray, and how to start. As…
Faithfulness = Fruitfulness
Faithfulness is a game changer in every way that matters. But what does it really mean to be faithful as a Christian couple? Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes
First Things and Next Things
It’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. Many believe that their marriage “is what it is”, and that people can’t change. In one way,…
Quick 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. Read the Full Transcript Read the Shownotes