Fierce Marriage

Many Christians try to fix their marriage by "working harder" on their behavior, but as we discuss in this episode, that’s like stapling fruit to a dead tree. If you find yourself lacking patience, kindness, or self-control, the problem isn't your effort—it’s your root. We dive deep into the Greek definitions of the Fruit of the Spirit, the "tailpipe" diagnostic for your home, and the reality of what it means to truly be a regenerate believer. This breakdown offers the biblical roadmap to moving from fleshly "rotten fruit" to a life truly indwelled by the Spirit. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Is your marriage bearing genuine spiritual fruit, or are you simply stapling "good behavior" onto a dying tree? Today we dive deep into the "engine" of a Christian union. We explore the critical difference between moralizing—trying to force change through sheer will—and living a life truly indwelled by the Holy Spirit. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today we break down the spiritual reality of the "One Flesh" union and provide 10 diagnostic questions to determine if your marriage is actually flourishing or just surviving. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today we break down the spiritual reality of the "One Flesh" union and provide 10 diagnostic questions to determine if your marriage is actually flourishing or just surviving. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Is it possible to fall out of love? Today we talk about the nature of love and the common lie that you can "Love someone but not BE in love with them." RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today we dive deep into the heavy reality of wives who are carrying the spiritual load alone. We break down the biblical definition of headship—Prophet, Priest, and King—and explain how a wife can win her husband "without a word" through a gentle and quiet spirit, while also giving a direct, sobering call to men to repent and embrace Godly leadership. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Modern culture has branded "submission" as an outdated, oppressive concept, but the Bible describes it as the very fertilizer that allows a marriage to thrive. Today, we dive deep into the real reasons wives struggle to submit, the danger of the "jellyfish husband," and the importance of sacrificial leadership. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Many Christian men believe they are honoring God by working themselves to the bone, but could their hard work actually be sinful? Today we examine the biblical theology of work, from the Garden of Eden to the command of the Sabbath, to see where modern husbands are missing the mark. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

In this part 2 of 2, we expose the spiritual battle currently raging for your home and the specific strategies the enemy uses to tear husbands and wives apart. We break down how subtle shifts in your priorities allow the devil to gain a foothold. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

In this part 1 of 2, we expose the spiritual battle currently raging for your home and the specific strategies the enemy uses to tear husbands and wives apart. We break down how subtle shifts in your priorities allow the devil to gain a foothold. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today, we expose the single biggest predictor of divorce: Contempt. We dive into the psychology of the four horsemen and the theology of Matthew 18 to show you how self-righteousness and entitlement rot marriages from the inside out. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Is modern dating unbiblical? Today we expose the worldly origins of casual dating and hookup culture, and why these modern constructs are actively destroying Christian marriages before they even begin. We break down the lost biblical art of courtship and the weight of the marriage covenant. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today, we uncover 9 common ways husbands functionally forsake their wives—often without even realizing it. From spiritual laziness and poor communication to the subtle ways we let intimacy die, this is an important reminder for every Christian husband. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

In a world that normalizes wives only respecting their husbands when they "earn" it, many Christian marriages are falling into a trap. Today we dive into the needed truths of Ephesians 5 and identify nine common ways that wives dishonor their husbands. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Communication is the single biggest downfall in marriages—bigger than finances, chores, and even sex. Today, we are taking an inverse approach by giving you 10 "horrible" tips guaranteed to ruin your relationship and kill intimacy. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Christians, please don’t enter the New Year without doing this… Today we discuss the startling statistic that 94% of families lack a written vision statement and share the three-part framework for creating a biblical family vision.  RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Today we explore the theology of contentment, challenging believers to stop calling their sin a "personality trait" and start fighting for the peace that only comes from a life fully surrendered to God’s sovereignty. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Is your perspective on sex hurting your marriage? In this episode, Ryan and Selena tackle the often misunderstood topic of intimacy in the Christian life. We break down the 5 biblical keys to a healthy perspective on sex. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

Marriage is God’s gift for joy and sanctification — but three subtle poisons can kill it: Pennies, Perversion, and Pride. Spot the poison, repent fast, and watch God restore joy to your covenant. Short, scriptural, and straight to the heart — hit play with your spouse. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!

In this raw and urgent episode, Ryan and Selena respond directly to a viral clip from Dr. Emerson Eggerichs (Love & Respect) where he calls out wives who “continually mock their husbands,” put them down mentally, and secretly make fun of their opinions. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “He’s just not the man I thought I married” … this episode is for you. We dive deep into: Husbands: this isn’t permission to be passive. A wife’s biblical respect flows most naturally when her husband loves her as Christ loves the church. We talk about that too. Whether you’re the wife struggling with disrespect or the husband feeling crushed under constant criticism—this episode will challenge and encourage you toward the fierce, gospel-centered marriage you both long for. Scriptures covered: Genesis 1–2, Ephesians 5:22–33, Proverbs 21:19, Proverbs 27:15–16, Romans 12:1–2 Resources mentioned: → Join the Fierce Men brotherhood (YouTube + private community) → Fierce Fellows on Patreon – exclusive marriage content → Partner with Fierce Marriage: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner If this episode hit home, text it to a friend who needs it. Leave a rating/review—it truly helps more couples find biblical hope. Have a question? Call or text 971-333-1120 — we may answer it on the air! #ChristianMarriage #RespectYourHusband #Ephesians5 #LoveAndRespect #StopNagging #BiblicalWife #FierceMarriage