Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki unpack one of the most misunderstood biblical truths in marriage—dying to self. They explain why real joy and intimacy start when both spouses surrender their rights, not assert them. Learn how biblical surrender leads to lasting connection, even if it feels backwards at first.

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Pastor Brad Bigney shares how real love isn’t found by focusing on yourself but by learning to sacrifice for others. Biblical love calls for action, humility, and giving, even when feelings aren’t strong. Discover how letting go of self-focus opens the door to deeper relationships and a thriving marriage.

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Pastor Brad Bigney reminds you that love must be chosen, practiced, and lived out faithfully. Marriage isn’t sustained by romantic highs but by daily choices to extend patience, kindness, and mercy. Learn how putting on love changes your home and your heart forever.

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Pastor Brad Bigney explains why real love is based on choices, not fleeting feelings. True love in marriage grows from commitment, action, and learning to give without expecting in return. Discover how God’s model of love can reshape how you live with and love your spouse.

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Pastor Brad Bigney explores how true love extends mercy even when it’s undeserved. In a world obsessed with defending personal rights, God’s Word offers a radically different way. Leaning into patience, kindness, and mercy can breathe new life into struggling marriages.

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What if you’ve misunderstood love from the start? Pastor Brad Bigney contrasts cultural lies about love with biblical truth, showing how patience isn’t optional—it’s essential. If you want your marriage to survive and thrive, you need a love that endures, expects nothing, and gives everything.

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Pastor Brad Bigney challenges the idea that love alone will fix your marriage—unless that love begins with Jesus Christ. The world sings about love but rarely knows what it really means or where to find it. Real love that endures starts with being loved unconditionally by the One who made you.

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What if your definition of love has been shaped more by movies than Scripture? Pastor Brad Bigney walks through 1 Corinthians 13 to show what real, patient, selfless love actually looks like. You’ll discover why friendship is the foundation of enduring love and how only Christ can empower you to live it out.

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Pastor Brad Bigney challenges the world’s definition of love by unpacking 1 Corinthians 13. Your marriage, and every relationship you have, hinges not on your gifts or good deeds—but on love that expects nothing in return. Real love begins when it’s no longer all about you.

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Struggling with frustration in your marriage? Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife Vicki highlight how gratitude can stop resentment in its tracks and bring a fresh perspective to your relationship. Discover the biblical foundation of thankfulness and how it can reshape the way you see your spouse.

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Thrive would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners.

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If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn’t be more thankful for you if we tried!