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.

  • 39 minutes 12 seconds
    When Working Harder Doesn't Work: Becoming a Truly Fruitful Marriage

    Many Christians try to fix their marriage by "working harder" on their behavior, but as we discuss in this episode, that’s like stapling fruit to a dead tree. If you find yourself lacking patience, kindness, or self-control, the problem isn't your effort—it’s your root. We dive deep into the Greek definitions of the Fruit of the Spirit, the "tailpipe" diagnostic for your home, and the reality of what it means to truly be a regenerate believer. This breakdown offers the biblical roadmap to moving from fleshly "rotten fruit" to a life truly indwelled by the Spirit.

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    21 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 45 minutes 1 second
    If Bearing Fruit in Your Marriage Feels Forced, You Need to Hear This

    Is your marriage bearing genuine spiritual fruit, or are you simply stapling "good behavior" onto a dying tree? Today we dive deep into the "engine" of a Christian union. We explore the critical difference between moralizing—trying to force change through sheer will—and living a life truly indwelled by the Holy Spirit.

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    16 April 2026, 1:49 pm
  • 33 minutes 42 seconds
    More Questions to Diagnose the Spiritual Health of Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)

    Today we break down the spiritual reality of the "One Flesh" union and provide 10 diagnostic questions to determine if your marriage is actually flourishing or just surviving.

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    7 April 2026, 9:00 am
  • 34 minutes 11 seconds
    10 Questions to Diagnose the Spiritual Health of Your Marriage (Part 1)

    Today we break down the spiritual reality of the "One Flesh" union and provide 10 diagnostic questions to determine if your marriage is actually flourishing or just surviving.

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    3 April 2026, 7:54 pm
  • 28 minutes 6 seconds
    I Love You But I'm Not IN Love with You...? Understanding Love

    Is it possible to fall out of love? Today we talk about the nature of love and the common lie that you can "Love someone but not BE in love with them."

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    24 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 35 minutes 56 seconds
    What to Do When a Husband Won't Lead Spiritually?

    Today we dive deep into the heavy reality of wives who are carrying the spiritual load alone. We break down the biblical definition of headship—Prophet, Priest, and King—and explain how a wife can win her husband "without a word" through a gentle and quiet spirit, while also giving a direct, sobering call to men to repent and embrace Godly leadership. 

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    17 March 2026, 6:46 pm
  • 31 minutes 20 seconds
    What if a Wife Struggles to Submit?

    Modern culture has branded "submission" as an outdated, oppressive concept, but the Bible describes it as the very fertilizer that allows a marriage to thrive. Today, we dive deep into the real reasons wives struggle to submit, the danger of the "jellyfish husband," and the importance of sacrificial leadership.

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    10 March 2026, 9:00 am
  • 35 minutes 51 seconds
    What if a Husband Is Addicted to WORK?

    Many Christian men believe they are honoring God by working themselves to the bone, but could their hard work actually be sinful? Today we examine the biblical theology of work, from the Garden of Eden to the command of the Sabbath, to see where modern husbands are missing the mark.

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    3 March 2026, 11:30 pm
  • 24 minutes 54 seconds
    7 Tactics the Devil Uses to DESTROY Your Marriage (Part 2)

    In this part 2 of 2, we expose the spiritual battle currently raging for your home and the specific strategies the enemy uses to tear husbands and wives apart. We break down how subtle shifts in your priorities allow the devil to gain a foothold.

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    24 February 2026, 10:00 am
  • 31 minutes 22 seconds
    7 Tactics the Devil Uses to DESTROY Your Marriage (Part 1)

    In this part 1 of 2, we expose the spiritual battle currently raging for your home and the specific strategies the enemy uses to tear husbands and wives apart. We break down how subtle shifts in your priorities allow the devil to gain a foothold.

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    17 February 2026, 5:46 pm
  • 35 minutes 47 seconds
    The Single Biggest Predictor of Divorce and How to Avoid It in Your Marriage

    Today, we expose the single biggest predictor of divorce: Contempt. We dive into the psychology of the four horsemen and the theology of Matthew 18 to show you how self-righteousness and entitlement rot marriages from the inside out.

    RESOURCES:

    Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com

    Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com

    Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com

    To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com

    This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner 

    Good news! 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!

    10 February 2026, 7:55 pm
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