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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Pastor Brad Bigney highlights how family love is intentionally grown through countless ordinary moments in the home. He explains how simple habits like affirmation, addressing conflict, and celebrating each child’s strengths can shape kids for healthy future relationships. Parents will find encouragement to lead their families with grace, purpose, and lasting joy.



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Pastor Brad Bigney explores how biblical love—rooted in selflessness, humility, and grace—can breathe new life into any marriage. With honest reflection and practical insights, he explains why real love is far more than fleeting feelings or physical attraction. Listeners will be challenged to apply God’s truth to strengthen both marriage and all relationships.



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Pastor Brad Bigney shares how Philippians 2 offers practical wisdom to transform your marriage. Discover how shifting your focus from selfish ambition to humble service creates a thriving, Christ-centered relationship. These insights will help you recognize your spouse's strengths and build a deeper connection rooted in grace.



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What if the goal isn’t to change your spouse, but to understand how God is changing you? Pastor Brad Bigney unpacks how differences in a marriage—like personality, pace, and preferences—can actually strengthen your relationship. Learn how Philippians 2 invites you to love better by thinking differently.



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Marriage isn’t about keeping score—it’s about embracing a new focus that prioritizes God’s design. Pastor Brad Bigney helps couples identify destructive patterns rooted in pride and self-centered thinking. Discover how humility and gospel-centered action can revive any relationship, even if only one spouse is willing to grow.



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When your spouse feels safe, your marriage begins to grow in unexpected ways. Pastor Brad Bigney shares what changed when he stopped treating his marriage like an afterthought and began valuing his wife’s voice. Their story proves that lasting change is possible—even when the past includes deep hurt, miscommunication, and neglect.



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A thriving marriage starts with a clear focus, and Pastor Brad Bigney explains why that focus must begin with Christ. With honesty and practical insight, Brad and Vicki explore how God realigns our hearts and homes when we surrender control. This will help you evaluate your priorities and take action toward real, lasting change.



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Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki share how the painful process of surrender leads to the lasting joy, peace, and growth we all long for in marriage. They explain why self-protection and control are often the very things keeping you stuck. Discover how God's way—though counterintuitive—is always better.



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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.



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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.



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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.



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If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!