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.



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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.



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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.



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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.



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Pride can be sneaky, especially when it comes to how you speak. Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife, Vicki, discuss how 39 years of marriage have changed their approach to talking and listening to each other. Discover simple ways that the relationship with your spouse can be truly transformed.



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Pastor Brad Bigney and Vicki share 39 years of wisdom in marriage and the freeing truth about identity in Christ. This conversation reveals how pride, especially people-pleasing, can dampen your marriage. Discover how shifting your focus from others’ approval to God’s acceptance can radically transform your home.



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It may not look like pride, but it could still be harming your marriage. Join pastor Brad Bigney and his wife, Vicki, as they explain how pride can take many forms - and they’re all poison for a marriage. If pride is something you’ve struggled with, learn that there is hope for true transformation in Christ.



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Pastor Brad Bigney and his wife, Vicki, share personal stories about pride and how it has the tendency to wreck marriages and relationships. Learn how the Bible defines pride, and how you can protect your marriage from it. Move forward with your spouse in humility and watch your marriage be blessed.



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Paul’s words from 1st Corinthians are often used in marriage sermons, where we hear that love doesn’t envy or boast. Pastor Brad Bigney explains what that truly means, and why envy must be rooted out of any marriage hoping to succeed. Learn how you can replace envy and resentment with love and support.



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Pastor Brad Bigney emphasizes that kindness isn’t about grand gestures but the steady work of serving your spouse daily. By focusing on what love looks like in action, he helps couples create a safe, joyful marriage that reflects God’s heart. Simple steps can yield deep, lasting change.



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Pastor Brad Bigney shares how small choices of patience can have a lasting impact on marriage. By highlighting everyday moments that test patience, he shows how responding with grace reflects God’s love. Couples will be encouraged to foster understanding even in the midst of differences.



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Pastor Brad Bigney teaches how small irritations, if left unchecked, can erode the foundation of a marriage. By embracing the biblical model of patience, couples can break the cycle of frustration and cultivate lasting peace. This episode offers hopeful encouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed by daily marital tensions.



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Pastor Brad Bigney teaches how agape love—the self-giving love of God—brings life to struggling marriages. Through real-life stories and biblical truths, he explains how choosing to love like Christ can restore broken connections. Listeners will learn how to apply God's love practically, even when emotions are lacking.



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Pastor Brad Bigney shares how friendship love plays a critical role in building marriages that flourish. With humor and honesty, he and his wife, Vicki, describe how thoughtful actions, shared interests, and intentional conversations foster deep companionship. Couples will discover how small daily choices produce big changes in marital connection.



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Pastor Brad Bigney emphasizes that strong marriages are built on more than just romance - they require genuine friendship and partnership. He shares practical insights on how spouses can stop taking each other for granted and instead cultivate a joyful, collaborative relationship. Listeners will be encouraged to build marriages where both voices matter.



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Pastor Brad Bigney highlights how family love is intentionally grown through countless ordinary moments in the home. He explains how simple habits like affirmation, addressing conflict, and celebrating each child’s strengths can shape kids for healthy future relationships. Parents will find encouragement to lead their families with grace, purpose, and lasting joy.



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Pastor Brad Bigney explores how biblical love—rooted in selflessness, humility, and grace—can breathe new life into any marriage. With honest reflection and practical insights, he explains why real love is far more than fleeting feelings or physical attraction. Listeners will be challenged to apply God’s truth to strengthen both marriage and all relationships.



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Pastor Brad Bigney shares how Philippians 2 offers practical wisdom to transform your marriage. Discover how shifting your focus from selfish ambition to humble service creates a thriving, Christ-centered relationship. These insights will help you recognize your spouse's strengths and build a deeper connection rooted in grace.



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What if the goal isn’t to change your spouse, but to understand how God is changing you? Pastor Brad Bigney unpacks how differences in a marriage—like personality, pace, and preferences—can actually strengthen your relationship. Learn how Philippians 2 invites you to love better by thinking differently.



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Marriage isn’t about keeping score—it’s about embracing a new focus that prioritizes God’s design. Pastor Brad Bigney helps couples identify destructive patterns rooted in pride and self-centered thinking. Discover how humility and gospel-centered action can revive any relationship, even if only one spouse is willing to grow.



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