Thrive with Pastor Brad Bigney

Latest Episodes:

WHY ALL SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGES SHARE THIS ONE SURPRISING TRAIT Jul 09, 2025

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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!

HOW A LOVING AND INTIMATE MARRIAGE STARTS WHEN YOU DENY YOURSELF Jul 02, 2025

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Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki unpack one of the most misunderstood biblical truths in marriage—dying to self. They explain why real joy and intimacy start when both spouses surrender their rights, not assert them. Learn how biblical surrender leads to lasting connection, even if it feels backwards at first. ___ 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!

ARE YOU IN LOVE… WITH YOURSELF? HOW TO LEARN HOW TO LOVE OTHERS Jun 25, 2025

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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!

WHEN YOU FEEL LIKE GIVING UP—FIND OUT HOW TO CHOOSE LOVE INSTEAD Jun 18, 2025

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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!

IS LOVE JUST A FEELING—OR SOMETHING THAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO? Jun 11, 2025

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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!

HOW SHOWING MERCY TO YOUR SPOUSE WILL SHOW GOD’S LOVE IN YOU Jun 04, 2025

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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!

YOUR MARRIAGE MAY NOT BE GLAMOROUS—BUT IS IT SPIRIT-LED? May 28, 2025

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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!

LOVE MIGHT BE ALL YOU NEED—BUT DO YOU HAVE THE RIGHT KIND? May 21, 2025

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Pastor Brad Bigney challenges the idea that love alone will fix your marriage—unless that love begins with Jesus Christ. The world sings about love but rarely knows what it really means or where to find it. Real love that endures starts with being loved unconditionally by the One who made you. ___ 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!

DID THE BIBLE TEACH YOU ABOUT LOVE, OR DID YOU LEARN IT FROM THE CULTURE? May 14, 2025

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What if your definition of love has been shaped more by movies than Scripture? Pastor Brad Bigney walks through 1 Corinthians 13 to show what real, patient, selfless love actually looks like. You’ll discover why friendship is the foundation of enduring love and how only Christ can empower you to live it out. ___ 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!

IS YOUR MARRIAGE LOVELESS? WHY IT’S CRUCIAL TO DO THIS ONE THING LIKE JESUS May 07, 2025

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Pastor Brad Bigney challenges the world’s definition of love by unpacking 1 Corinthians 13. Your marriage, and every relationship you have, hinges not on your gifts or good deeds—but on love that expects nothing in return. Real love begins when it's no longer all about you. ___ 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!