Fortis Institute
Thrive with Pastor Brad Bigney
In Thrive, Pastor Bigney applies God's Word to marriage and parenting which will help you turn your surviving into thriving.
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Fortis Institute
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Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
How Pride Can Get In The Way Of A Healthy Marriage 12.11.2025 25:59
Pastor Brad Bigney and Vicki share 39 years of wisdom in marriage and the freeing truth about identity in Christ. This conversation reveals how pride, especially people-pleasing, can dampen your marriage. Discover how shifting your focus from others’ approval to God’s acceptance can radically transform your home. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support...
Why Your Marriage May Be Suffering From This Hidden Form Of Pride 05.11.2025 26:00
It may not look like pride, but it could still be harming your marriage. Join pastor Brad Bigney and his wife, Vicki, as they explain how pride can take many forms - and they’re all poison for a marriage. If pride is something you’ve struggled with, learn that there is hope for true transformation in Christ. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of ou...
How God Offers True Transformation For Marriages Filled With Pride 29.10.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife, Vicki, share personal stories about pride and how it has the tendency to wreck marriages and relationships. Learn how the Bible defines pride, and how you can protect your marriage from it. Move forward with your spouse in humility and watch your marriage be blessed. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel...
From Envy To Encouragement: How To Protect Your Marriage And Spouse 22.10.2025
Paul’s words from 1st Corinthians are often used in marriage sermons, where we hear that love doesn’t envy or boast. Pastor Brad Bigney explains what that truly means, and why envy must be rooted out of any marriage hoping to succeed. Learn how you can replace envy and resentment with love and support. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gosp...
How to Follow God’s Blueprint for A Kinder, Stronger Marriage 15.10.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney emphasizes that kindness isn’t about grand gestures but the steady work of serving your spouse daily. By focusing on what love looks like in action, he helps couples create a safe, joyful marriage that reflects God’s heart. Simple steps can yield deep, lasting change. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If...
Frustrating Marriage? Why You May Need Real Growth in Patience 08.10.2025 25:59
Pastor Brad Bigney shares how small choices of patience can have a lasting impact on marriage. By highlighting everyday moments that test patience, he shows how responding with grace reflects God’s love. Couples will be encouraged to foster understanding even in the midst of differences. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If...
Do You Lose Your Temper? Here’s How Patience Can Save Your Marriage 01.10.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney teaches how small irritations, if left unchecked, can erode the foundation of a marriage. By embracing the biblical model of patience, couples can break the cycle of frustration and cultivate lasting peace. This episode offers hopeful encouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed by daily marital tensions. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financi...
WANT SELFLESS LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE? LOOK TO WHAT CHRIST DID HERE 24.09.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney teaches how agape love—the self-giving love of God—brings life to struggling marriages. Through real-life stories and biblical truths, he explains how choosing to love like Christ can restore broken connections. Listeners will learn how to apply God's love practically, even when emotions are lacking. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial su...
MARRIAGE TOO BUSY? WHY YOU NEED TO SLOW DOWN AND BUILD FRIENDSHIP 17.09.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney shares how friendship love plays a critical role in building marriages that flourish. With humor and honesty, he and his wife, Vicki, describe how thoughtful actions, shared interests, and intentional conversations foster deep companionship. Couples will discover how small daily choices produce big changes in marital connection. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be poss...
WANT YOUR MARRIAGE TO GROW? MAKE SURE IT’S BUILT ON A STRONG FRIENDSHIP 10.09.2025 26:02
Pastor Brad Bigney emphasizes that strong marriages are built on more than just romance - they require genuine friendship and partnership. He shares practical insights on how spouses can stop taking each other for granted and instead cultivate a joyful, collaborative relationship. Listeners will be encouraged to build marriages where both voices matter. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not b...
WHY REAL, MESSY, SACRIFICIAL LOVE IS THE BASIS FOR ANY HEALTHY FAMILY 03.09.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney highlights how family love is intentionally grown through countless ordinary moments in the home. He explains how simple habits like affirmation, addressing conflict, and celebrating each child’s strengths can shape kids for healthy future relationships. Parents will find encouragement to lead their families with grace, purpose, and lasting joy. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive...
WHAT IS LOVE? WHY GOOD FEELINGS ALONE CAN’T BUILD A MARRIAGE 27.08.2025 26:02
Pastor Brad Bigney explores how biblical love—rooted in selflessness, humility, and grace—can breathe new life into any marriage. With honest reflection and practical insights, he explains why real love is far more than fleeting feelings or physical attraction. Listeners will be challenged to apply God’s truth to strengthen both marriage and all relationships. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive woul...
HOW A SMALL MINDSET CHANGE CAN MAKE BIG CHANGES IN YOUR MARRIAGE 20.08.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney shares how Philippians 2 offers practical wisdom to transform your marriage. Discover how shifting your focus from selfish ambition to humble service creates a thriving, Christ-centered relationship. These insights will help you recognize your spouse's strengths and build a deeper connection rooted in grace. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the fina...
WHY RIGHT MOTIVES WILL FUEL A HEALTHY MARRIAGE 13.08.2025 26:00
What if the goal isn’t to change your spouse, but to understand how God is changing you? Pastor Brad Bigney unpacks how differences in a marriage—like personality, pace, and preferences—can actually strengthen your relationship. Learn how Philippians 2 invites you to love better by thinking differently. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gos...
HOW CHANGING YOUR THOUGHTS COULD RESCUE YOUR MARRIAGE 06.08.2025 25:59
Marriage isn’t about keeping score—it’s about embracing a new focus that prioritizes God’s design. Pastor Brad Bigney helps couples identify destructive patterns rooted in pride and self-centered thinking. Discover how humility and gospel-centered action can revive any relationship, even if only one spouse is willing to grow. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the finan...
WHY MAKING YOUR SPOUSE FEEL SAFE IS CENTRAL TO A LOVING MARRIAGE 30.07.2025 26:00
When your spouse feels safe, your marriage begins to grow in unexpected ways. Pastor Brad Bigney shares what changed when he stopped treating his marriage like an afterthought and began valuing his wife’s voice. Their story proves that lasting change is possible—even when the past includes deep hurt, miscommunication, and neglect. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the...
HOW ONE SHIFT CAN BRING YOU MARITAL SUCCESS 23.07.2025 26:00
A thriving marriage starts with a clear focus, and Pastor Brad Bigney explains why that focus must begin with Christ. With honesty and practical insight, Brad and Vicki explore how God realigns our hearts and homes when we surrender control. This will help you evaluate your priorities and take action toward real, lasting change. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the fi...
HOW GOD USES MARRIAGE TO MAKE YOU MORE LIKE CHRIST 16.07.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki share how the painful process of surrender leads to the lasting joy, peace, and growth we all long for in marriage. They explain why self-protection and control are often the very things keeping you stuck. Discover how God's way—though counterintuitive—is always better. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our...
WHY ALL SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES SHARE THIS ONE SURPRISING TRAIT 09.07.2025 26:00
When life feels out of control and marriage feels broken, God may be doing His deepest work. Pastor Brad Bigney explores how surrender—not control—is the surprising key to lasting oneness in marriage. Discover how pruning can produce fruit, even when it feels like loss. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to...
HOW A LOVING AND INTIMATE MARRIAGE STARTS WHEN YOU DENY YOURSELF 02.07.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki unpack one of the most misunderstood biblical truths in marriage—dying to self. They explain why real joy and intimacy start when both spouses surrender their rights, not assert them. Learn how biblical surrender leads to lasting connection, even if it feels backwards at first. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial suppor...
ARE YOU IN LOVE… WITH YOURSELF? HOW TO LEARN HOW TO LOVE OTHERS 25.06.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney shares how real love isn't found by focusing on yourself but by learning to sacrifice for others. Biblical love calls for action, humility, and giving, even when feelings aren't strong. Discover how letting go of self-focus opens the door to deeper relationships and a thriving marriage. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our G...
WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP—FIND OUT HOW TO CHOOSE LOVE INSTEAD 18.06.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney reminds you that love must be chosen, practiced, and lived out faithfully. Marriage isn't sustained by romantic highs but by daily choices to extend patience, kindness, and mercy. Learn how putting on love changes your home and your heart forever. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to sup...
IS LOVE JUST A FEELING—OR SOMETHING THAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO? 11.06.2025 26:00
Pastor Brad Bigney explains why real love is based on choices, not fleeting feelings. True love in marriage grows from commitment, action, and learning to give without expecting in return. Discover how God's model of love can reshape how you live with and love your spouse. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like...
HOW SHOWING MERCY TO YOUR SPOUSE WILL SHOW GOD’S LOVE IN YOU 04.06.2025 25:59
Pastor Brad Bigney explores how true love extends mercy even when it’s undeserved. In a world obsessed with defending personal rights, God's Word offers a radically different way. Leaning into patience, kindness, and mercy can breathe new life into struggling marriages. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to...
YOUR MARRIAGE MAY NOT BE GLAMOROUS—BUT IS IT SPIRIT-LED? 28.05.2025 26:00
What if you’ve misunderstood love from the start? Pastor Brad Bigney contrasts cultural lies about love with biblical truth, showing how patience isn't optional—it’s essential. If you want your marriage to survive and thrive, you need a love that endures, expects nothing, and gives everything. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partne...
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