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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.
Episodes
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyAre You Sowing Life or Death Into Marriage?
Your words are planting seeds in your marriage every day—but what kind of harvest are they producing? Brad and Vicki Bigney explore the biblical power of the…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHow Your Words Can Make or Break Your Marriage
How much damage can a few careless words really do to a marriage? Brad and Vicki Bigney explore what James 3 reveals about the tongue, self-control, and the…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyThe Marriage Breakthrough That Starts With Listening
Why do some marriages grow stronger through stress while others slowly drift apart? Brad and Vicki Bigney reveal how biblical communication, genuine listening…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyFeeling Distant? These Conversations Build Real Oneness
Is your marriage filled with schedules, responsibilities, and logistics—but missing genuine connection? Brad and Vicki Bigney reveal how biblical communication…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyStruggling to Connect? Healthy Couples Do This Differently
Do you feel like you live with your spouse but no longer truly know them? Brad and Vicki Bigney explore how curiosity, intentional conversations, and biblical…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyThe Communication Habit Healthy Couples Never Skip
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki unpack why so many Christian marriages slowly drift into shallow, disconnected communication without even realizing it…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyLearn Your Spouse Before You Lose Connection
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki expose the hidden expectations, frustrations, and communication habits quietly damaging Christian marriages. If you’ve…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyThe Importance Of Making THIS Safe For Your Spouse
What does it really mean for your marriage to be a safe place for your spouse? Brad and Vicki Bigney walk through practical ways to replace fix-it instincts…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyBusy Schedule, Broken Marriage Communication—Here’s The Fix
Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki expose how hurried schedules and shallow exchanges slowly erode marital connection. Want to learn how to lean into deeper…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyMarriage Taking Lots Of Effort? Here’s Why That Could Be A Good Thing
Do you and your spouse ever seem to be speaking different languages? Using biblical examples and real-life stories, pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyIs This What’s Fracturing Your Marriage Conversations?
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki tackle one of the most overlooked marriage killers. With biblical clarity from Ephesians 5 and Galatians 5, they explain…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHow The Way You Communicate Reflects Christ To Your Spouse
Your spouse can tell within seconds whether you truly care—based on how you listen. Pastor Brad Bigney reveals why Scripture commands you to be “quick to hear…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyTHIS Is The Key To Healthy Marriage Communication
Most marriages don’t fall apart from lack of love—but from lack of truly listening. Pastor Brad Bigney reveals how grace-filled, Christlike listening can…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyThe Biblical Key To Ending Your Marriage Wars
You can love Jesus, know your Bible, and still wreck conversations at home. Many marriages don’t collapse from one big sin but from one hidden habit that keeps…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyTired Of The Same Arguments? Make Sure You’re Doing THIS Well First
Pastor Brad Bigny and his wife, Vicki, expose the missing piece in most marriage conflict: real listening. If your conversations feel tense, repetitive, or…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyThe Biblical Heart Check That Will Solve Endless Miscommunication
Brad Bigney and Vicki Bigney reveal how careless words, harsh tones, and silence can quietly train a marriage to drift. The Bible’s warnings about speech land…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyFeel Like You’re Not Being Heard? Ask Yourself THIS First
It’s something we all do, all day long, and yet all of us have trouble doing it: communicating. Why is that? Join pastor Brad Bigney and his wife, Vicki, as…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyThe Value Of Kindness: How To Root Rudeness Out Of Your Marriage
Brad Bigney opens God’s Word to show why love is never careless with tone or timing. Along with personal stories from his marriage, you’ll see how rudeness…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWant Real Change? Start With These Two Marriage Habits
If your marriage keeps hitting the same walls, Brad and Vicki Bigney explain why the issue might be deeper than circumstances. Through honest stories and…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyThe One Habit That Will Kill Pride In Your Marriage
Brad and Vicki Bigney open up about the critical shift that helped revive their marriage: embracing correction instead of avoiding it. They explain why pride…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHow Small Jokes Might Do More Harm Than You Think
Has a joke ever gone too far? What seems like harmless sarcasm may do more than you think. Join Brad and Vicki Bigney as they discuss the toxic effect that…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyMarriage on Life Support? This Hidden Sin May Be To Blame
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki share how hidden pride — especially the kind disguised as “strength” or “discipline” — can slowly choke the life out of…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHow Pride Disguises Itself As “Just Trying To Help”
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki uncover how pride often shows up in relationships through unsolicited opinions and “helpful” meddling. They share how…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyPeace Over Pride: How To Rid Your Marriage Of Perfectionism
Join Brad and Vicki Bigney as they examine yet another form that pride can take within our marriages. This week’s focus is perfectionism: making sure…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWhy This One Component Is Missing From So Many Marriages
If you’ve ever said “I’m just not compassionate,” Pastor Brad Bigney shows you how that mindset might be rooted in pride. Through personal stories and biblical…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWhy Accepting Criticism Is A Mark Of Growing In Maturity
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki open up about how pride—especially being overly sensitive to criticism—can quietly choke the life out of your marriage…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyThe Pride Problem: How To Find A Real, Biblical Solution
Pastor Brad Bigney and Vicki open up about how pride disguises itself in marriages—as anger, silence, entitlement, and superiority. With biblical insight and…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyOne Simple Habit To Build Deeper Connection With Your Spouse
Pride can be sneaky, especially when it comes to how you speak. Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife, Vicki, discuss how 39 years of marriage have changed their…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHow Pride Can Get In The Way Of A Healthy Marriage
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWhy Your Marriage May Be Suffering From This Hidden Form Of Pride
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHow God Offers True Transformation For Marriages Filled With Pride
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyFrom Envy To Encouragement: How To Protect Your Marriage And Spouse
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHow to Follow God’s Blueprint for A Kinder, Stronger Marriage
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyFrustrating Marriage? Why You May Need Real Growth in Patience
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyDo You Lose Your Temper? Here’s How Patience Can Save Your Marriage
Pastor Brad Bigney teaches how small irritations, if left unchecked, can erode the foundation of a marriage. By embracing the biblical model of patience…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWANT SELFLESS LOVE IN YOUR MARRIAGE? LOOK TO WHAT CHRIST DID HERE
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyMARRIAGE TOO BUSY? WHY YOU NEED TO SLOW DOWN AND BUILD FRIENDSHIP
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWANT YOUR MARRIAGE TO GROW? MAKE SURE IT’S BUILT ON A STRONG FRIENDSHIP
Pastor Brad Bigney emphasizes that strong marriages are built on more than just romance - they require genuine friendship and partnership. He shares practical…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWHY REAL, MESSY, SACRIFICIAL LOVE IS THE BASIS FOR ANY HEALTHY FAMILY
Pastor Brad Bigney highlights how family love is intentionally grown through countless ordinary moments in the home. He explains how simple habits like…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWHAT IS LOVE? WHY GOOD FEELINGS ALONE CAN’T BUILD A MARRIAGE
Pastor Brad Bigney explores how biblical love—rooted in selflessness, humility, and grace—can breathe new life into any marriage. With honest reflection and…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW A SMALL MINDSET CHANGE CAN MAKE BIG CHANGES IN YOUR MARRIAGE
Pastor Brad Bigney shares how Philippians 2 offers practical wisdom to transform your marriage. Discover how shifting your focus from selfish ambition to…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWHY RIGHT MOTIVES WILL FUEL A HEALTHY MARRIAGE
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW CHANGING YOUR THOUGHTS COULD RESCUE YOUR MARRIAGE
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWHY MAKING YOUR SPOUSE FEEL SAFE IS CENTRAL TO A LOVING MARRIAGE
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW ONE SHIFT CAN BRING YOU MARITAL SUCCESS
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW GOD USES MARRIAGE TO MAKE YOU MORE LIKE CHRIST
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWHY ALL SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES SHARE THIS ONE SURPRISING TRAIT
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW A LOVING AND INTIMATE MARRIAGE STARTS WHEN YOU DENY YOURSELF
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyARE YOU IN LOVE… WITH YOURSELF? HOW TO LEARN HOW TO LOVE OTHERS
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyWHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP—FIND OUT HOW TO CHOOSE LOVE INSTEAD
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyIS LOVE JUST A FEELING—OR SOMETHING THAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO?
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW SHOWING MERCY TO YOUR SPOUSE WILL SHOW GOD’S LOVE IN YOU
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyYOUR MARRIAGE MAY NOT BE GLAMOROUS—BUT IS IT SPIRIT-LED?
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…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyLOVE MIGHT BE ALL YOU NEED—BUT DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT KIND?
Pastor Brad Bigney challenges the idea that love alone will fix your marriage—unless that love begins with Jesus Christ. The world sings about love but rarely…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyDID THE BIBLE TEACH YOU ABOUT LOVE, OR DID YOU LEARN IT FROM THE CULTURE?
What if your definition of love has been shaped more by movies than Scripture? Pastor Brad Bigney walks through 1 Corinthians 13 to show what real, patient…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyIS YOUR MARRIAGE LOVELESS? WHY IT’S CRUCIAL TO DO THIS ONE THING LIKE JESUS
Pastor Brad Bigney challenges the world’s definition of love by unpacking 1 Corinthians 13. Your marriage, and every relationship you have, hinges not on your…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW GRATITUDE CAN TRANSFORM YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOU—ONE THOUGHT AT A TIME – PART 7
Struggling with frustration in your marriage? Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki highlight how gratitude can stop resentment in its tracks and bring a fresh…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW GRATITUDE CAN TRANSFORM YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOU—ONE THOUGHT AT A TIME – PART 6
Could gratitude be the key to a healthier, happier marriage? Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki explore how thankfulness changes not just your relationship…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW GRATITUDE CAN TRANSFORM YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOU—ONE THOUGHT AT A TIME – PART 5
What if the biggest shift in your marriage could come from gratitude? Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki unpack how expressing thankfulness—first to God and…
Thrive with Pastor Brad BigneyHOW GRATITUDE CAN TRANSFORM YOUR MARRIAGE AND YOU—ONE THOUGHT AT A TIME – PART 4
Gratitude can transform your marriage, but it requires seeing and appreciating who your spouse truly is. Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki share personal…