The Redeemed Marriage Podcast

Everyone experiences guilt and shame at some point. Rusty and Heather discuss how it feels to wear the "scarlet letter" of adultery, and how to live in freedom from guilt and shame. Website - https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/ Survey - https://form.jotform.com/220146510912040    

After an affair in 2011, Rusty and Heather's marriage was on the road to recovery following a marriage intensive with WinShape Marriage in Rome, GA. On this episode, they visit with Julie Baumgardner, Senior Director of WinShape Marriage. WinShape offers a variety of marriage resources for all couples, including retreats and intensives. Julie shares a number of resources that you can use to take t...

Rusty and Heather never dreamed they would walk through an affair 15 years into marriage. On this episode, Heather remembers Rusty's decision to stay and fight for their marriage. Not all marriages face something as devastating as infidelity, but every couple encounters hard times. Choosing how to respond in the hard times has the potential to affect generations beyond your marriage.

There are plenty of things that you should probably never say to your spouse. Using certain words or phrases can damage your marriage. Rusty and Heather narrow the list down and discuss three things that you should avoid saying when speaking to your spouse. Website - The Redeemed Marriage The Redeemed Marriage Survey

Your words have so much impact on your marriage. Your words either build up or tear down your spouse. In this episode, Rusty and Heather share three things that you should say to your spouse often. Website: The Redeemed Marriage The Redeemed Marriage Survey

Tis the season for Hallmark Christmas movies. More than likely you either love them or hate them. On this episode, Rusty and Heather dig into Hallmark movies to find some positive and negative observations relating to marriage. Take advantage of the 8 observations (4 positive and 4 negative) to improve your marriage. Website: The Redeemed Marriage

Marriage is the joining of two different families. The key word is "different." Different dynamics, different cultures, different beliefs, and different traditions. Nothing brings these differences to the surface quite like the holidays. In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss the tension that the holiday season can bring, and how to navigate the balance of putting your primary family first whi...

Rusty and Heather are on location at their annual getaway together. In this episode, you will be inspired to go away as a couple at least once a year, and also get some tips on how to creatively make your annual trip a reality. In addition, get a look into what Rusty and Heather have been doing on their yearly getaway. Website: The Redeemed Marriage

"If only" we could get past this season of marriage..."If only" my spouse was like him or her..."If only" we made more money. It's easy to fall into the "if only" trap in marriage. Rusty and Heather discuss the dangers of living in an "if only" marriage and how to stay away from discontentment. Website: The Redeemed Marriage

Some marriages are great, and some are in crisis mode. But, lots of marriages are just stuck. So many marriages settle for just being roommates. In this week's episode, Rusty and Heather discuss how to get your marriage out of the rut that it may be in, and move toward a marriage that is better than you thought you could have. Website: The Redeemed Marriage Survey: The Redeemed Marriage Survey

Do you know what makes your spouse happy? In this Halloween inspired episode, Rusty and Heather get really honest about their list of "treats" for each other. From flirting, to changing sheets, to initiating sex, their list of "treats" will challenge you to learn what your spouse wants and needs to take your marriage to a new level of happiness. Website: The Redeemed Marriage

Most married couples will say that marriage requires hard work. But, does marriage really have to be hard? Rather than being hard work, can it instead "require attention"? Rusty and Heather discuss ways to give your marriage the daily attention that it requires and deserves in order to limit the seasons of hard work. Website: The Redeemed Marriage

Most married couples would say that they married their best friend...at least when they first got married. Somehow time seems to move married couples away from being best friends. Rusty and Heather discuss the importance of remaining best friends and ways to continue being best friends throughout marriage. Website: The Redeemed Marriage

When trust is broken in marriage by an affair, pornography, or some other wound; it is often difficult to restore intimacy. Rusty and Heather discuss their own steps to healing physical intimacy following their journey through infidelity. Redeemed Marriage Survey Website

Using their own engagement story as a backdrop, Rusty and Heather discuss romance within marriage. Whether you are a former romantic couple that has lost that loving feeling, or a couple that has always struggled to incorporate romance into the relationship, this episode is for you! Website: The Redeemed Marriage

There is really no way to avoid conflict in marriage. The danger is when a couple begins to normalize conflict without discovering ways to resolve conflict before it escalates into something more devastating. No matter where you are on the spectrum of conflict, even if it has moved beyond the ordinary, you are not alone. Rusty and Heather point couples to hope through their story of redemption. We...

Is it ever ok to tell a little white lie to your spouse? What are the dangers of telling those little white lies? Rusty and Heather discuss some of the little white lies that come up in marriage and also pitch some pretty hard questions to ask yourself when it comes to the subject of little white lies in marriage. Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/  

Marriage is supposed to be the union of two individuals...two becoming one. What does that even mean? Rusty and Heather take a look at some practical ways that you and your spouse can become a "we" in all aspects of marriage. Website - https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/  

Do you really believe that your spouse should come first...even before your children? If so, what does that even mean and how do you accomplish that? Rusty and Heather discuss what could be a debatable topic and give insight into keeping your marriage the top priority. Website: The Redeemed Marriage Social Media: Facebook ; Instagram ; Twitter

Rusty and Heather have an honest and passionate discussion about boundaries in your marriage. After walking through infidelity in 2011, this couple understands the danger zones and appropriate boundaries to put into place to protect your marriage. Website - The Redeemed Marriage

Do you ever feel like you are the only one working on your marriage? Do you ever wish you could just fix your spouse? Rusty and Heather discuss practical ways to work on your marriage alone, and how to encourage your spouse to join you in your desire for a healthy marriage. Website: The Redeemed Marriage Facebook Instagram Twitter

Why are Rusty and Heather so passionate about marriages? In this week's episode the Bryants explore the "why" behind what they do, and also define who this podcast is for and how it can help your marriage. Don't miss all of the different ways that you can connect with Rusty and Heather outside of this podcast: Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3Strand...

Married couples often say they wish things were the way they used to be. Well..."to get what you once had you have to do what you once did." Rusty and Heather look back on a long list of things they used to do while dating as a reminder of ways to keep the sparks flying deep into marriage. Website: www.theredeemedmarriage.com

Blessing your spouse not only improves your marriage, but it also sets an example and can leave a legacy for your children and others. Rusty and Heather discuss four practical ways that you can begin blessing your spouse today! Website: www.theredeemedmarriage.com

Ask any couple about being an "empty nester" and you will probably get mixed responses. Whether you have already made it to this season of marriage, or you feel as though it will never come, there are unknowns and fears around every turn. However, there is also excitement and expectation as you learn to be just the two of you...again. Listen in on how Rusty and Heather are preparing for the empty...