Claim OwnershipThrive with Pastor Brad Bigney
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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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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 Scripture, they show how humility and daily repentance open the door to real change. This conversation invites you to replace tension with tenderness and pride with grace.
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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!
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 resists feedback and how humility creates space for healing, encouragement, and love. This message is for anyone tired of relational tension and ready to grow.
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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!
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 hurtful jokes can have in a marriage.
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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!
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 your marriage. Using biblical wisdom from 1 Corinthians 13, they explore how control, stubbornness, and inflexibility are often symptoms of a deeper heart issue. This episode will challenge you to rethink what real love looks like in marriage.
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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!
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki uncover how pride often shows up in relationships through unsolicited opinions and “helpful” meddling. They share how learning to pause, listen, and pray first can completely reshape your marriage and parenting. Discover what it means to truly walk in humility, even in everyday conversations.
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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!
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 everything is done just as you see fit. If this is a struggle for you, tune in and see a better way forward.
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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!
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 truth, Brad and wife Vicki explain how to "put on" compassion and love. Discover the power of noticing others and living out gospel change.
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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!
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. They share honest stories, biblical truth, and practical ways to grow in humility. Learn how receiving correction with grace can transform your relationship.
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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!
Pastor Brad Bigney and Vicki open up about how pride disguises itself in marriages—as anger, silence, entitlement, and superiority. With biblical insight and personal stories, they unpack how God’s truth can transform toxic patterns. You’ll walk away with clarity and hope for real change in your own home.
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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!
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 approach to talking and listening to each other. Discover simple ways that the relationship with your spouse can be truly transformed.
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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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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!
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.
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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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