Thrive with Pastor Brad Bigney

Latest Episodes:

Your Marriage Can Recover From Hurtful Words—Here’s How Oct 14, 2026

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Hurtful words can leave a marriage feeling burned to the ground—but the damage doesn’t have to be permanent. Brad and Vicki Bigney share four practical, biblical steps for rebuilding after destructive communication. Discover how humility, repentance, and godly communication can begin restoring trust and hope in your marriage.

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Do You Want To Win The Argument—Or Win Over Your Spouse? Sep 30, 2026

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You can win argument after argument and still lose the closeness you desperately want in your marriage. Brad and Vicki Bigney share practical principles for better, God-pleasing communication, from assuming the best to asking clearly for help and beginning hard conversations gently. Find out how changing the way you talk could help replace defensiveness and resentment with partnership, connection, and biblical love.

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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!

Why the Silent Treatment Is Hurting Your Marriage Sep 16, 2026

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The silent treatment, constant criticism, and keeping score may feel justified in the moment, but they can quietly push your spouse further away. Brad and Vicki Bigney expose the destructive communication habits that keep marriages stuck and explain why you may need to “word your way” toward a better place. Discover how biblical wisdom and the Holy Spirit can help you replace harsh, damaging patterns with words that cultivate peace, security, and genuine intimacy.

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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!

Are You Using Your Spouse’s Vulnerabilities Against Them? Sep 02, 2026

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Does your spouse feel safe enough to be vulnerable with you—or have your words taught them to keep their guard up? Brad and Vicki Bigney expose how character assassination, past failures, and weaponized insecurities can quietly destroy emotional safety and intimacy in marriage. Discover how biblical love can reshape the way you speak about your spouse’s weaknesses and help move your marriage toward greater trust and closeness.

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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!

Are You Sowing Life or Death Into Marriage? Aug 20, 2026

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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 tongue and expose how contempt, sarcasm, and judgment can quietly push your spouse away. Discover how to stop sowing words that wound and start speaking life that cultivates greater love, closeness, and Christlikeness.

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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!

How Your Words Can Make or Break Your Marriage Aug 05, 2026

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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 surprising power your words have to shape the course of your relationships. Learn why stewarding your words matters—and how changing the way you speak could begin changing the direction of your marriage.

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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!

The Marriage Breakthrough That Starts With Listening Jul 22, 2026

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Why do some marriages grow stronger through stress while others slowly drift apart? Brad and Vicki Bigney reveal how biblical communication, genuine listening, and Christ-centered empathy can transform your marriage into a place of trust, safety, and oneness. Discover the subtle responses that either strengthen intimacy—or quietly damage it.

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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!

Feeling Distant? These Conversations Build Real Oneness Jul 08, 2026

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Is your marriage filled with schedules, responsibilities, and logistics—but missing genuine connection? Brad and Vicki Bigney reveal how biblical communication can move a relationship from surviving to thriving by creating deeper oneness, shared purpose, and fresh hope. Learn why the conversations you’re avoiding may be the very thing your marriage needs most.

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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!

Struggling to Connect? Healthy Couples Do This Differently Jun 24, 2026

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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 stewardship of words can transform an ordinary marriage into a thriving one. Discover why the smallest interactions often have the greatest impact on connection and unity.

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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!

The Communication Habit Healthy Couples Never Skip Jun 10, 2026

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Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki unpack why so many Christian marriages slowly drift into shallow, disconnected communication without even realizing it. From daily check-ins to learning how to ask better questions, this conversation reveals simple biblical habits that can rebuild emotional connection and strengthen intimacy. If your marriage feels more functional than thriving, this discussion may expose what’s quietly missing.

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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!