

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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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.

Oct 26, 2021 • 44min
Protecting the Purity of Your Sex Life (Sex Talks, 4 of 4)
Every treasure needs protecting and your sex life as a married couple is no exception! We've spent the last four weeks talking in depth about why sex is a blessing, how to enjoy it more fully, and pitfalls to avoid, but how do we intentionally protect our sex life? What are we protecting it from? What tactics can be used to be effective in protecting it from would-be "defilers"? In this episode we explore the 3 "defilers" of marital sex and ways to create boundaries to keep those things out and ALL the God-given goodness in. 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.Use promo code: SEXYTIME to save 25% on your enrollment at GospelCenteredMarriage.comThanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.

Oct 19, 2021 • 31min
What is "Simmering"? (Sex Talks, 3 of 4)
It's 10x easier getting water to boil if it's already simmering. Could the same be true for our sex lives as Christian married couples? In this episode we explore the how the idea of "sexual simmering" could be helpful for your marriage. Rest assured, we dive into scripture as we explore, and as you'll find, God's Word isn't silent even on the topic of simmering. We hope our conversation helps and blesses your marriage as we continue our monthly theme of sex and intimacy.Our marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment!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.Use promo code: SEXYTIME to save 25% on your enrollment at GospelCenteredMarriage.comThanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.

Oct 12, 2021 • 39min
The 5 Modes of Sex (Sex Talks, 2 of 4)
What if one of you is in the mood and the other isn't? And what could "modes" have to do with solving your frustrations in that moment? In this episode we elaborate on our previous talks about "the spectrum of sex" by introducing 5 modes of sex. We hope it helps you!Our marriage learning project ~~Gospel Centered Marriage~~ is open for enrollment!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.Use promo code: SEXYTIME to save 25% on your enrollment at GospelCenteredMarriage.comThanks for listening! If you'd like to support this ministry, please visit Patreon.com/FierceMarriage. Our monthly patrons get plenty of perks, including early episode releases, free books & ebooks, silicone wedding rings, and exclusive ministry updates.

Oct 7, 2021 • 38min
"Married Sex" (Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta)
This months "Sex Talks" series continues with a bonus interview with Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta about their new book Married Sex: A Christian Couple's Guide to Reimagining Your Love Life. This is a tricky topic, and we so appreciate Gary and Debra's willingness to come on and talk with us and our listeners so candidly. We pray it blesses you.To get a copy of their book, find it wherever books are sold or visit https://amzn.to/3abTa50. Also, as mentioned at the end of the episode, we did a full second Zoom video with Gary and Debra, it it's ONLY available on our learning platform for marriages, https://GospelCenteredMarriage.com. Sign up and save 25% with promo code: SEXYTIME. You'll also get access to our growing suite of marriage enrichment material, including our 6-Week Marriage Core course.Here's the description of their book: A great sex life is something you make, not something you find. If you feel confused or frustrated about your sex life--or simply wonder, Is there more to it than this?--Married Sex is exactly what you need to make your marriage stronger, in and out of the bedroom.