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Who We Are
Welcome to Amplified Marriage, where we believe that every marriage has the potential to be reset, refreshed, recharged, and restored. With over two decades of marital experience and a deep-rooted faith, we are here to guide you through the labyrinth of love, commitment, and spiritual growth.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide couples with the tools they need to create a marriage that not only survives but thrives. We aim to be your go-to resource for actionable advice grounded in solid life principles and illuminated by real-life experiences.
Why Amplified Marriage?
In today's fast-paced world, losing sight of what truly matters is easy. Relationships are often demoted to the background, overshadowed by careers, social commitments, and many distractions. At Amplified Marriage, we're here to change that narrative. We bring a direct, compelling and compassionate approach to marriage, making it relevant for most couples.
What We Offer
Podcasts: Tune in to our biweekly episodes featuring expert interviews, listener Q&As, and deep dives into topics that matter to you.
Workshops: Participate in our interactive workshops designed to equip you with practical skills for relationship success. (Coming SOON)
Meet Bryan and Natalie
As a couple married for 22 years and blessed with three wonderful children, we are extremely familiar with the ups and downs of marriage life. We bring this wealth of experience and knowledge to Amplified Marriage.
We have hosted online and in-person marriage seminars and actively coach numerous couples.
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We invite you to join our community of couples committed to amplifying their marriage. Subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and join the Amplified Marriage family.
Together, let's amplify the love, the commitment, and the joy in your marriage.
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This week felt heavy. With everything going on in the world and the sudden loss of Charlie Kirk, we wanted to sit down and talk honestly about something that every single one of us wrestles with: how do you actually disagree well? Not just in politics or online arguments, but in your marriage, your friendships, and your faith. We didn’t come into this episode with a script, just an urge to talk through what the Bible says about conflict, humility, forgiveness, and love when it’s hard.&n...
Most marriages don’t blow up with yelling; they drift apart in silence. It’s not the fights that break you, it’s the distance. The conversations you avoid. The nights you scroll instead of talk. The stuff you hold back. Silence convinces you everything’s fine when it’s not. And the longer you leave it, the harder it gets to close the gap. Here’s the truth: strong marriages don’t just “happen.” Intentional couples don’t ignore the drift. They lean in. They start the awkward conversations. They...
In this episode of Amplified Marriage, we dive straight into one of those topics that too many couples avoid: sex. Yep, we’re talking about sexual intimacy in marriage. The myths, awkward expectations, and struggles that almost every couple encounters. We look at how culture, the church, and even rom-coms have shaped the way people think about sex, often loading it with shame, guilt, or impossible standards. The truth is, God designed sex to be good, holy, and worth fighting for. This c...
In this episode of "Amplified Marriage," we explore the idea of Experiential intimacy in relationships. Remembering our personal stories, such as a chaotic family hike up Spion Kop mountain, we show how shared experiences, both exciting and challenging, can forge closer bonds between us as partners. We emphasize the importance of creating memories together through our adventurous experiences and navigating troubles side-by-side. Focusing on experiential intimacy, we discuss how hiking, ...
In this episode of Amplified Marriage, we explore the intriguing concept of intellectual intimacy within our marriages. We discuss how stepping into each other's intellectual worlds, even when filled with bizarre details or unknown interests, can bring about deeper connections and strengthen your relationship. This episode complements our ongoing Pillars of Intimacy series, which focuses on strengthening different aspects of intimacy between partners. Intellectual intimacy might seem complex,...
In this next episode of Amplified Marriage, We return after a hiatus to continue our series on the "6 Pillars of Intimacy." As we usher in the new year of 2025, our conversation focuses on an often-overlooked aspect of intimacy in marriage—physical intimacy beyond sexuality. We explain how simple actions like hugging and holding hands significantly enhance a healthy marriage relationship. Such gestures nurture love and trust, forming the foundation of a lasting relationship. Key Takeaways: De...
What if you could transform your marriage by mastering the art of emotional intimacy? This episode of Amplified Marriage wants to equip you with the tools to feel truly understood, appreciated, and valued by your partner. Through a few of our own personal experiences and real-life stories, we share how vulnerability and trust are the keys to overcoming barriers and building a strong emotional connection and why being present and attentive without distractions is crucial. Reflecting on...
Is balancing your career and personal life possible, or is that just an unrealistic goal? Dive into the complex world of juggling everything without losing your sanity in "Work-Life Balance." Join us as we share their stories, challenges, and successes in trying to balance work and home life. This episode covers areas like setting limits, spending quality time with family, and handling emotional detachment. Join us as we explore the hectic task of multitasking in today's fast-moving so...
Is balancing your career and personal life possible, or is that just an unrealistic goal? Dive into the complex world of juggling everything without losing your sanity in "Work-Life Balance." Join us as we share their stories, challenges, and successes in trying to balance work and home life. This episode covers areas like setting limits, spending quality time with family, and handling emotional detachment. Join us as we explore the hectic task of multitasking in today's fast-moving so...
This episode of "Amplified Marriage" is all about setting goals for the new year that you can actually achieve. Forget those big, flashy resolutions that are hard to keep. We're talking about real, practical goals that make a difference. We'll share our own stories to show you what's worked for us. Find out why it's better to focus on solid goals instead of just feeling motivated for a short time. We'll explain why doing the same old things won't get you new results. Let's make this new...
In this episode of "Amplified Marriage", we discuss the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences that come with the Christmas season. From the rush of shopping for gifts in crowded malls to the glittery decorations in homes and the financial burden, we delve into the often unspoken difficulties of the holidays. In this episode, we tackle the complexity of family gatherings, which can sometimes feel like an emotional minefield, and the high expectations that surround this particular holiday. ...
In this episode of "Amplified Marriage," Natalie and I explore the real side of love and relationships, which is often quite different from what you see in movies. We talk about how important it is to communicate well, stay committed, and be able to handle changes in your relationship. We address some common wrong ideas about relationships, sharing our own stories and offering tips on how to deal with changes and challenges together. This episode is filled with useful advice for...
Fear. It's a strong feeling that can really mess with our relationships. Today, we're going to focus on this emotion that people often ignore but can cause a lot of stress. We'll look at the different ways it shows up and how it can create problems. Together, we'll dig deeper to understand how being scared of change, the unknown, or money issues can lead to bad habits in relationships and life in general. Don't forget, no one is safe from this—we'll also talk about our own ups and downs in de...
Do you find yourself constantly battling headaches, struggling with sleep disorders, or dealing with anxiety? What if we told you that unresolved issues in your relationships might be the hidden culprit behind these health problems? We share some of our own experiences, revealing how our destructive patterns took years to recognize and even longer to change. We'll discuss the fight, flight, or freeze response in stressful situations and its implications on our mental and physica...
Comparison is a silent killer in marriages. Being compared to someone else is never a good feeling. Comparison will slowly destroy your marriage from the inside out. Join us for part 2 as we take an even deeper look into the pain of comparison. We appreciate you. Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Facebook
Comparison is a silent killer in marriages. Being compared to someone else is never a good feeling. Comparison will slowly destroy your marriage from the inside out. Join us for this episode as we take a journey down the road of our own story as we talk about the weight of comparison. We appreciate you. Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Facebook
Quiet quitting may be trendy but is rarely beneficial. So often in marriage, we can take our partner for granted. When that happens, the downward spiral to "Quietly Quitting" can start. In the second episode of this 2 part series. We identify more ways you may be quietly quitting in your relationship. We are excited to be back and looking to continuing on the journey of healthier marriage with you. Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We wa...
Quiet quitting may be trendy but is rarely beneficial. So often in marriage, we can take our partner for granted. When that happens, the downward spiral to "Quietly Quitting" can start. In the first episode, we are kicking off season 3 with a multi-part series on the dangers of "quietly quitting" in your relationship. We are excited to be back and looking to continuing on the journey of healthier marriage with you. Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE &a...
Endurance is the new sexy. We talk about enduring in marriage. What it takes to not just survive and endure, but how to thrive. Enduring in marriage is looked down on. What if we shifted our perspective and looked at enduring as a good thing. As part of our character building as individuals as well as a couple. Enduring together brings strength, persistence, and an understanding of each other that brings hope to the marriage. We appreciate you. SUBSCRIBE LIKE & ...
How often do you communicate your expectations to your partner? How often are your expectations crushed? So many times in marriage, the cause of frustration and anger is "Unmet Expectations". We go through our marriage assuming that our partner knows what our expectations are. Take the guesswork out of why you are frustrated with each other. In the episode, we recap the 4 tools we have shared in past episodes and bring some new tips to help you move your marriage forward. Season ...
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