
How Small Jokes Might Do More Harm Than You Think
07/1/2026 | 26 mins.
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
31/12/2025
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”
24/12/2025
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
17/12/2025 | 26 mins.
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
10/12/2025 | 26 mins.
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!



Thrive with Pastor Brad Bigney