Podcast
Fierce Marriage
Hosts Ryan and Selena Frederick discuss modern marriage issues with transparency, humor, and gospel-centeredness. Join in for honest conversations, light-hearted hilarity, and more than enough grace to go around.
- Christianity chart
- #122
- Episodes
- 302
- Releases
- Weekly
- Typical length
- 38 min
- On air since
- 2020
- Latest episode
- 16 hours ago
Episodes
302 episodes, newest first
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35 min
What drives our CONTINUED love? (Sola Fide, Mature Marriage, 3/5)
Season 8
Show notes
Every marriage has seasons of striving, but most couples never stop to ask where all that effort is really coming from. Today we look at why some couples run out of steam while a rare few grow stronger every year. If you’ve ever felt worn down by doing all the right things, this one is worth your time.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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28 min
On what basis do we FORGIVE? (Sola Gratia, Mature Marriage, 2/5)
Season 8
Show notes
Why does your spouse love you? And why do you love them? It sounds like an easy question, but the answer might change how you see your whole marriage. Today we break down the one truth that shapes how you forgive, how you love on hard days, and how you build a marriage that lasts for decades.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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35 min
Who Has Ultimate AUTHORITY in Your Marriage? (Sola Scriptura, Mature Marriage, 1/5)
Season 8
Show notes
Every marriage runs on something, and most couples never stop to ask what. Today we dig into what separates marriages that keep maturing from marriages that stall out. If you want a marriage that is still strong decades from now, this one is worth your time.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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32 min
How Can We Build a MATURE Marriage?
Season 8
Show notes
What separates a couple who just stays together from a couple who actually grows? What are the marks of a mature marriage? Today Ryan and Selena Frederick break down what real marital maturity looks like and what it's built upon.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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34 min
The ONE Weapon Few Christians Use to Guard their Household (Staying Close in the Chaos, 5/5)
Season 8
Show notes
Nothing will change the culture of your home and the strength of your marriage like this one habit: Family Worship.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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26 min
Keeping Short Accounts (Staying Close in the Chaos, 4/5)
Season 8
Show notes
Marriages don't only fall apart from big blowups — they can also crumble from a hundred small moments nobody ever addresses. Today we unpack one habit we call "keeping short accounts," a practice that's helped carry our marriage through 23 years.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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31 min
Prioritizing Consistent Intimacy (Staying Close in the Chaos, 3/5)
Season 8
Show notes
Many couples think intimacy should just happen on its own — but what if that belief is harming your marriage? Today we dig into what the Bible actually says about consistency, connection, and why "spontaneous" might not be the correct goal.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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26 min
Warm Regard: How Tiny Reactions Make a Huge Impact (Staying Close in the Chaos, 2/5)
Season 8
Show notes
Marriages don't only fall apart from big blowups — they can also crumble from a hundred small moments nobody ever addresses. Today we unpack one habit we call "keeping short accounts," a practice that's helped carry our marriage through 23 years.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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46 min
"Coffee Time": The Habit that Changes Everything (Staying Close in the Chaos, 1/5)
Season 8
Show notes
How can you protect your connection with your spouse despite being busy? Today, Ryan and Selena Frederick share the one practical daily habit they believe has the highest return on investment for staying connected as a couple.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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48 min
Emotionalism: The Invisible Toddler Harming Many Marriages
Season 8
Show notes
Today we unpack the difference between healthy emotions and something far more dangerous: emotionalism. From the silent treatment to storming off to feeling "unloved" even when your spouse is trying, we break down where feelings cross the line from real to ruling, and what Scripture says about putting them back in their place.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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39 min
Making the Most of Your Wedding and Honeymoon (Nearly-weds and Newlyweds, 3 of 3)
Season 7
Show notes
Today we wrap up our three-part series for nearly and newlywed couples. We talk about things we wish someone had told us before our wedding, our honeymoon, and the moment we came back home to real life.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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39 min
Stewarding Your Engagement for the Glory of God (Nearly-weds and Newlyweds, 2 of 3)
Season 7
Show notes
It's wedding season! How can a couple who is headed into marriage best position themselves for success? Last week, today, and next week, we'll talk about exactly that!
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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40 min
For Those Anticipating Marriage (Nearly-weds and Newlyweds, 1 of 3)
Season 7
Show notes
It's wedding season! How can a couple who is headed into marriage best position themselves for success? Today, and in the following two weeks, we'll talk about exactly that!
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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45 min
Women's Romance Novels? Countless Wives Commit This Sin and It’s JUST as Bad as P*rn
Season 7
Show notes
Today, Ryan and Selena talk about a habit many Christian wives have but rarely question. They go through what the Bible says about it and show why it's just as bad as men watching p*rn.
• 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: https://thenewsisgood.com
If this content helps you, please consider subscribing. New marriage and parenting videos weekly.
Support: https://fiercemarriage.com/partner
Subscribe to audio: https://fiercemarriage.com/podcast
Socials: https://instagram.com/fiercemarriage, https://facebook.com/fiercemarriage
More marriage content: https://fiercemarriage.com
Our books and devotionals: https://shop.fiercemarriage.com
Take online marriage courses: https://gospelcenteredmarriage.com
For parenting resources and content, visit https://FierceParenting.com
Let’s be friends! Find Ryan and Selena on their personal socials.
Ryan:
https://instagram.com/ryan_fred
Selena:
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31 min
Walking Out of Marital Plagues (Conclusion to the 10 Plagues Series)
Season 7
Show notes
Over the past ten weeks, we've walked through the plagues that hit marriages the hardest. This final episode is about what comes after them: the blood, the deliverance, and the long walk that follows.
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!
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33 min
The Plague of Disordered Roles (The 10 Marriage Plagues, 10/10)
Season 7
Show notes
What can a wife do if she is forced to take the responsibilities of the head of the household?
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!
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43 min
The Plague of a Cruel Husband or Wife (The 10 Marriage Plagues, 9/10)
Season 7
Show notes
How can a wife or husband respond when their spouse treats them with cruelty?
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!
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42 min
The Plague of Financial Hardship (The 10 Marriage Plagues, 8/10)
Season 7
Show notes
Financial hardship wreaks havoc on marriages. How can we approach seasons of under-earning without losing the health of marriage in the process?
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!
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36 min
The Plague of Mettlesome In-Laws (The 10 Marriage Plagues, 7/10)
Season 7
Show notes
Does honoring your parents mean staying quiet when in-laws cross the line? Today, we break down why that's a dangerous misunderstanding, using a real listener's story about a mother-in-law who won't stop attacking her daughter-in-law behind closed doors.
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!
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38 min
The Plague of a Passive Husband (The 10 Marriage Plagues, 6/10)
Season 7
Show notes
Today, we tackle one of the most common and quietly devastating marriage struggles: the passive husband. We unpack why so many men confuse peacekeeping with peacemaking and the practical habits that can pull a marriage back from the edge before it's too late.
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!
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