Fierce Marriage

Ryan and Selena Frederick
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Mar 24, 2026 • 28min

I Love You But I'm Not IN Love with You...? Understanding Love

Is it possible to fall out of love? Today we talk about the nature of love and the common lie that you can "Love someone but not BE in love with them."RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis 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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Mar 17, 2026 • 36min

What to Do When a Husband Won't Lead Spiritually?

Today we dive deep into the heavy reality of wives who are carrying the spiritual load alone. We break down the biblical definition of headship—Prophet, Priest, and King—and explain how a wife can win her husband "without a word" through a gentle and quiet spirit, while also giving a direct, sobering call to men to repent and embrace Godly leadership. RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis 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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Mar 10, 2026 • 31min

What if a Wife Struggles to Submit?

Modern culture has branded "submission" as an outdated, oppressive concept, but the Bible describes it as the very fertilizer that allows a marriage to thrive. Today, we dive deep into the real reasons wives struggle to submit, the danger of the "jellyfish husband," and the importance of sacrificial leadership.RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis 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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Mar 3, 2026 • 36min

What if a Husband Is Addicted to WORK?

A look at whether relentless work can become sinful and how the Bible frames work from Eden to Sabbath. Discussion of unhealthy motives like greed and fear driving overwork. Talk about balancing sprint seasons with sustainable rhythms and providing beyond finances. Practical steps on clarity, boundaries, prayer, and shared agreements to recalibrate family life.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 25min

7 Tactics the Devil Uses to DESTROY Your Marriage (Part 2)

In this part 2 of 2, we expose the spiritual battle currently raging for your home and the specific strategies the enemy uses to tear husbands and wives apart. We break down how subtle shifts in your priorities allow the devil to gain a foothold. RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis 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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Feb 17, 2026 • 31min

7 Tactics the Devil Uses to DESTROY Your Marriage (Part 1)

In this part 1 of 2, we expose the spiritual battle currently raging for your home and the specific strategies the enemy uses to tear husbands and wives apart. We break down how subtle shifts in your priorities allow the devil to gain a foothold. RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis 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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Feb 10, 2026 • 36min

The Single Biggest Predictor of Divorce and How to Avoid It in Your Marriage

They unpack contempt as the top predictor of divorce and trace its roots to self-righteousness and entitlement. They map how thoughts, language, and habits become seeds of contempt. They use a biblical parable to spotlight unforgiveness and offer grace, perspective, and practical ways to arrest contemptuous patterns.
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Jan 27, 2026 • 35min

How Modern “Dating” Culture Destroys Christian Marriages

Is modern dating unbiblical? Today we expose the worldly origins of casual dating and hookup culture, and why these modern constructs are actively destroying Christian marriages before they even begin. We break down the lost biblical art of courtship and the weight of the marriage covenant.RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis 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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Jan 20, 2026 • 42min

9 Ways Husbands Forsake Their Wives

Discover nine surprising ways husbands often forsake their wives without realizing it. They delve into the impact of spiritual laziness and poor communication on marriages. The conversation touches on how a lack of church involvement and weak theology can distort leadership roles. Immaturity and failing to read emotional cues can lead to serious relationship strains. Lastly, the importance of valuing intimacy and pursuing one’s spouse is emphasized, highlighting the need for proactive love and connection in marriage.
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Jan 13, 2026 • 39min

When a Wife Struggles to Honor Her Husband

In a world that normalizes wives only respecting their husbands when they "earn" it, many Christian marriages are falling into a trap. Today we dive into the needed truths of Ephesians 5 and identify nine common ways that wives dishonor their husbands.RESOURCES:Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.comTake the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.comPray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.comTo learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.comThis 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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