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Thrive with Pastor Brad Bigney

In Thrive, Pastor Bigney applies God's Word to marriage and parenting which will help you turn your surviving into thriving.

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Sep 16, 2026
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Jul 8, 2026

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  1. Episode · Sep 16, 2026

    Why the Silent Treatment Is Hurting Your Marriage (opens the original)

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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. ___ Thanks for listening! Thriv

  2. Episode · Sep 2, 2026

    Are You Using Your Spouse’s Vulnerabilities Against Them? (opens the original)

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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. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the fi

  3. Episode · Aug 20, 2026

    Are You Sowing Life or Death Into Marriage? (opens the original)

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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. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would l

  4. Episode · Aug 5, 2026

    How Your Words Can Make or Break Your Marriage (opens the original)

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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. ___ Thanks for listening! Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support T

  5. Episode · Jul 22, 2026

    The Marriage Breakthrough That Starts With Listening (opens the original)

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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. ___ 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

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