Episodios

  • HOW GOD USES MARRIAGE TO MAKE YOU MORE LIKE CHRIST

    HOW GOD USES MARRIAGE TO MAKE YOU MORE LIKE CHRIST
    Jul 16 2025
    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 Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Thrive we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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    26 m
  • WHY ALL SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES SHARE THIS ONE SURPRISING TRAIT

    WHY ALL SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES SHARE THIS ONE SURPRISING TRAIT
    Jul 9 2025
    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 support Thrive we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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    26 m
  • ARE YOU IN LOVE… WITH YOURSELF? HOW TO LEARN HOW TO LOVE OTHERS

    ARE YOU IN LOVE… WITH YOURSELF? HOW TO LEARN HOW TO LOVE OTHERS
    Jun 25 2025
    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 Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Thrive we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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    26 m
  • WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP—FIND OUT HOW TO CHOOSE LOVE INSTEAD

    WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP—FIND OUT HOW TO CHOOSE LOVE INSTEAD
    Jun 18 2025
    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 support Thrive we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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    26 m
  • IS LOVE JUST A FEELING—OR SOMETHING THAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO?

    IS LOVE JUST A FEELING—OR SOMETHING THAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO?
    Jun 11 2025
    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 to support Thrive we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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    26 m
  • HOW SHOWING MERCY TO YOUR SPOUSE WILL SHOW GOD’S LOVE IN YOU

    HOW SHOWING MERCY TO YOUR SPOUSE WILL SHOW GOD’S LOVE IN YOU
    Jun 4 2025
    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 support Thrive we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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    26 m
  • YOUR MARRIAGE MAY NOT BE GLAMOROUS—BUT IS IT SPIRIT-LED?

    YOUR MARRIAGE MAY NOT BE GLAMOROUS—BUT IS IT SPIRIT-LED?
    May 28 2025
    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 Partners. If you would like to support Thrive we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!
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    26 m