Thrive with Pastor Brad Bigney
Marriage & Parenting
Fortis Institute
Show overview
Thrive with Pastor Brad Bigney launched in 2025 and has put out 62 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 25 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Religion & Spirituality show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 2 days ago, with 14 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2025, with 48 episodes published. Published by Fortis Institute.
From the publisher
In Thrive, Pastor Bigney applies God’s Word to marriage and parenting which will help you turn your surviving into thriving.
Latest Episodes
View all 62 episodesThe Importance Of Making THIS Safe For Your Spouse
Busy Schedule, Broken Marriage Communication—Here’s The Fix
Marriage Taking Lots Of Effort? Here’s Why That Could Be A Good Thing
Is This What’s Fracturing Your Marriage Conversations?
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki tackle one of the most overlooked marriage killers. With biblical clarity from Ephesians 5 and Galatians 5, they explain how keeping in step with the Holy Spirit transforms everything about the way you communicate. If your relationship is defined by frustration, this will show you how to start thriving. ___ 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 The Way You Communicate Reflects Christ To Your Spouse
Your spouse can tell within seconds whether you truly care—based on how you listen. Pastor Brad Bigney reveals why Scripture commands you to be “quick to hear, slow to speak,” and how this one shift can instantly deepen trust and emotional safety in your marriage. You’ll learn practical, biblical habits that help you reflect Christ and create the kind of connection every marriage longs for. ___ 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!
THIS Is The Key To Healthy Marriage Communication
Most marriages don’t fall apart from lack of love—but from lack of truly listening. Pastor Brad Bigney reveals how grace-filled, Christlike listening can instantly deepen trust, restore emotional safety, and transform everyday conversations with your spouse. Learn the biblical communication principles that can move your marriage from distance and frustration to genuine intimacy and lasting spiritual unity. ___ 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!
The Biblical Key To Ending Your Marriage Wars
You can love Jesus, know your Bible, and still wreck conversations at home. Many marriages don’t collapse from one big sin but from one hidden habit that keeps repeating every day. It feels normal. It feels justified. It quietly destroys unity. Once you see it, you won’t be able to ignore it — and fixing it changes 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!
Tired Of The Same Arguments? Make Sure You’re Doing THIS Well First
Pastor Brad Bigny and his wife, Vicki, expose the missing piece in most marriage conflict: real listening. If your conversations feel tense, repetitive, or hopeless, this will help you see what’s quietly sabotaging understanding. One biblical shift could change how your spouse hears you—and how you hear them. ___ 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!
The Biblical Heart Check That Will Solve Endless Miscommunication
Brad Bigney and Vicki Bigney reveal how careless words, harsh tones, and silence can quietly train a marriage to drift. The Bible’s warnings about speech land differently when you realize you’ll answer for what you said—and what you refused to say. If your home needs fewer emotional bruises and more teamwork, don’t miss this. ___ 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!
Feel Like You’re Not Being Heard? Ask Yourself THIS First
It’s something we all do, all day long, and yet all of us have trouble doing it: communicating. Why is that? Join pastor Brad Bigney and his wife, Vicki, as they discuss important relational tips that will point you and your spouse towards healthy, meaningful communication. ___ 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!
The Value Of Kindness: How To Root Rudeness Out Of Your Marriage
Brad Bigney opens God’s Word to show why love is never careless with tone or timing. Along with personal stories from his marriage, you’ll see how rudeness creeps in unnoticed and slowly drains joy. This message points toward simple changes that can bring true closeness and warmth. ___ 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!
Want Real Change? Start With These Two Marriage Habits
If your marriage keeps hitting the same walls, Brad and Vicki Bigney explain why the issue might be deeper than circumstances. Through honest stories and Scripture, they show how humility and daily repentance open the door to real change. This conversation invites you to replace tension with tenderness and pride with grace. ___ 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!
The One Habit That Will Kill Pride In Your Marriage
Brad and Vicki Bigney open up about the critical shift that helped revive their marriage: embracing correction instead of avoiding it. They explain why pride resists feedback and how humility creates space for healing, encouragement, and love. This message is for anyone tired of relational tension and ready to grow. ___ 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 Small Jokes Might Do More Harm Than You Think
Has a joke ever gone too far? What seems like harmless sarcasm may do more than you think. Join Brad and Vicki Bigney as they discuss the toxic effect that hurtful jokes can have in a 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!
Marriage on Life Support? This Hidden Sin May Be To Blame
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki share how hidden pride — especially the kind disguised as “strength” or “discipline” — can slowly choke the life out of your marriage. Using biblical wisdom from 1 Corinthians 13, they explore how control, stubbornness, and inflexibility are often symptoms of a deeper heart issue. This episode will challenge you to rethink what real love looks like in 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!
How Pride Disguises Itself As “Just Trying To Help”
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki uncover how pride often shows up in relationships through unsolicited opinions and “helpful” meddling. They share how learning to pause, listen, and pray first can completely reshape your marriage and parenting. Discover what it means to truly walk in humility, even in everyday conversations. ___ 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!
Peace Over Pride: How To Rid Your Marriage Of Perfectionism
Join Brad and Vicki Bigney as they examine yet another form that pride can take within our marriages. This week’s focus is perfectionism: making sure everything is done just as you see fit. If this is a struggle for you, tune in and see a better way forward. ___ 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!
Why This One Component Is Missing From So Many Marriages
If you’ve ever said “I’m just not compassionate,” Pastor Brad Bigney shows you how that mindset might be rooted in pride. Through personal stories and biblical truth, Brad and wife Vicki explain how to "put on" compassion and love. Discover the power of noticing others and living out gospel change. ___ 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!
Why Accepting Criticism Is A Mark Of Growing In Maturity
Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki open up about how pride—especially being overly sensitive to criticism—can quietly choke the life out of your marriage. They share honest stories, biblical truth, and practical ways to grow in humility. Learn how receiving correction with grace can transform your relationship. ___ 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!
The Pride Problem: How To Find A Real, Biblical Solution
Pastor Brad Bigney and Vicki open up about how pride disguises itself in marriages—as anger, silence, entitlement, and superiority. With biblical insight and personal stories, they unpack how God’s truth can transform toxic patterns. You’ll walk away with clarity and hope for real change in your own home. ___ 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!