

Fierce Marriage
Ryan and Selena Frederick
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.
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Jan 4, 2022 • 38min
How to Pray as a Couple (with Less Awkwardness)
We asked couples what keeps them from praying together, and the #1 answer was: it's awkward. So, we did a whole episode on how to pray with your spouse (in a way that's not too awkward). Enjoy!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!This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner

Dec 28, 2021 • 2min
Quick Announcement
To join our January marriage cohort, go to https://fiercemarriage.com/cohort. We hope to meet you there!

Dec 21, 2021 • 36sec
The Myth of the Soulmate
Is there just ONE person you should marry? What if you think you married the wrong person? In this episode we talked about why the idea of the "soulmate" is a myth, and everyone would be better off if it just went away.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!This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner

Dec 14, 2021 • 31min
Burn the Ships! Why Not Having a Plan B is a Necessity in Marriage
One of the best ways to make your marriage sustainable is to torch all backup plans. Why? Because only then can we begin to fully realize what covenant means. How? In a word: trust. We must trust that God designed marriage covenantally for a reason... even when it feels impossibly hard. Join us to explore what burning ships could look like in your marriage.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!This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner

Dec 7, 2021 • 46min
The Great Marriage Killer
Most relationships start out well, but then a certain something comes along and cracks the foundation. If left alone, it will eventually poison the entire marriage. What is it? Well, you’ll have to watch/listen to find out!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!This ministry is entirely listener supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner

Nov 30, 2021 • 41min
God is love...but, love isn't God!
Love might not be what you think it is. In this episode we'll look at the wonderful, counter-cultural, biblical idea of love. Enjoy, and thanks for listening!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!

Nov 23, 2021 • 47min
Purposeful Sendoffs (The Home, 4 of 4)
What an opportunity we have, as Christians, to view our days as more than simply coming and going to/from work, activities, church, the store, and wherever else daily life takes you. What if every exit from the home was a strategic send-off of an ambassador out into the world? God has provided opportunities for us to live out the Great Commission uniquely and purposefully within our day. In today's episode, we discussed just that. Enjoy!Our marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is live and ready for your participation! It's a great way to build a solid marriage foundation get on the same page once and for all. It's built for all couples—newlyweds, nearly weds, and those who have been married for years. Visit GospelCenteredMarriage.com to learn more.Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit FierceMarriage.com/Partner. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.

Nov 16, 2021 • 48min
Bringings Others In (The Home, 3 of 4)
Is your home a place where others see and experience Christ? What does that even mean...? In this episode, we explored three questions: How is Jesus our model for hospitality? Is your home a place that welcomes those who need Christ? And, is your home a place where ministry within the body of Christ happens? We hope this episode blesses you and others by way of your family!Our marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is live and ready for your participation! It's a great way to build a solid marriage foundation get on the same page once and for all. It's built for all couples—newlyweds, nearly weds, and those who have been married for years. Visit GospelCenteredMarriage.com to learn more.Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit FierceMarriage.com/Partner. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.

Nov 9, 2021 • 50min
What is a "Home"? (The Home, 2 of 4)
What is a home, exactly? In today's episode we explore how the places and spaces we call home are more than houses. They're also so much more than "live, laugh, love" signs and pinterest-perfect furnishings. Listen in and be encouraged: your home is a place where profound things happen, and probably more often than you think. Enjoy!Our marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is live and ready for your participation! It's a great way to build a solid marriage foundation get on the same page once and for all. It's built for all couples—newlyweds, nearly weds, and those who have been married for years. Visit GospelCenteredMarriage.com to learn more.Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit FierceMarriage.com/Partner. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.

Nov 2, 2021 • 48min
Seizing Missional Moments (The Home, 1 of 4)
Our mission is point couples to Christ and encourage them in the Gospel, but what can be said of the spaces those same couples occupy, namely, the home? In this new series, we'll be looking closely at the home and the role it can play in the spiritual formation, emotional connection, and missional alignment of you, our lovely listeners. Enjoy!Our marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is live and ready for your participation! It's a great way to build a solid marriage foundation get on the same page once and for all. It's built for all couples—newlyweds, nearly weds, and those who have been married for years. Visit GospelCenteredMarriage.com to learn more.Thanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit FierceMarriage.com/Partner. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.