The Redeemed Marriage Podcast
Rusty and Heather Bryant
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Rusty and Heather Bryant discuss ways to encourage healthy marriages, strengthen wounded marriages, and begin the process of restoration to broken marriages.
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Lies We Believe About Marriage (Part 3)
Is it possible to fall out of love with your spouse? Rusty and Heather unpack the many layers of this common lie that married couples believe. Heather found herself believing this lie when she was unfaithful in 2011, but now she speaks truth and hope into the confusing feelings and emotions she felt.
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Mar 20, 2023
Lies We Believe About Marriage (Part 2)
"You complete me." "You make me whole." "I'll give 50%; you give 50%; together we give 100%." Sorry...but all of these are lies that we often believe about marriage. Rusty and Heather discuss the truth and reality behind these common beliefs, and also give hope to those marriages where only one spouse is working to give 100%.
Website - https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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Mar 6, 2023
Lies We Believe About Marriage (Part 1)
If your spouse really loves you, they should know what you want and need...right? In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss why married couples often believe this lie, and how to avoid falling into the resulting resentment that comes from believing this lie. Learn how to create better communication and understanding to combat the lie that the enemy wants you to believe.
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Feb 27, 2023
Don’t Throw Away A Broken Marriage
We live in a world where we throw broken things away rather than try to fix them. We are also always looking to upgrade and improve what we already have. Rusty and Heather discuss fighting for your marriage, rather than throwing away what you think might be broken.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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Feb 20, 2023
What Women Really Want(ed) For Valentine’s Day
February 14 has come and gone once again, but, let's be honest...most women would like to celebrate Valentine's Day throughout the year. However, do we even know what women really want for Valentine's Day? Rusty and Heather discuss a few things that women want and need throughout the year in order to feel loved.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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Feb 13, 2023
What Men Really Want For Valentine’s Day
On the eve of Valentine's Day, Rusty and Heather discuss what men really want from their wives...not just on the special day of love, but throughout the year. From honor and respect, to flirting and sex, hear about the desires of most men, and the challenges wives face in meeting those needs. It's real and honest talk as always on The Redeemed Marriage podcast.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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Feb 6, 2023
Praying Through Pain In Marriage
Rusty and Heather have personally witnessed the power of prayer in their own lives - from the miraculous healing of their marriage after an affair, to Heather's miraculous healing of cancer. They are now committed to praying for marriages across the globe. In this episode, Rusty and Heather encourage you to cry out to God in complete and brutal honesty as you invite Him to heal, restore, redeem, or just encourage your marriage.
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Jan 30, 2023
Invite Jesus Into Your Marriage
Sometimes you can work and toil for your marriage without any real results. Your marriage might be missing a key ingredient. Rusty and Heather discuss practical ways to invite Jesus into your marriage, and how to allow him to transform your relationship individually and collectively.
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
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Jan 23, 2023
The Scarlet Letter - Finding Freedom From Guilt and Shame
Everyone experiences guilt and shame at some point. Rusty and Heather discuss how it feels to wear the "scarlet letter" of adultery, and how to live in freedom from guilt and shame.
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Jan 16, 2023
Marriage Retreats and Resources with Julie Baumgardner (WinShape Marriage)
After an affair in 2011, Rusty and Heather's marriage was on the road to recovery following a marriage intensive with WinShape Marriage in Rome, GA. On this episode, they visit with Julie Baumgardner, Senior Director of WinShape Marriage. WinShape offers a variety of marriage resources for all couples, including retreats and intensives. Julie shares a number of resources that you can use to take the "next step" in your marriage.
WinShape Marriage - https://marriage.winshape.org/
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Marriage Intensive - https://hoperestored.focusonthefamily.com/
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Jan 9, 2023
He Didn’t Leave
Rusty and Heather never dreamed they would walk through an affair 15 years into marriage. On this episode, Heather remembers Rusty's decision to stay and fight for their marriage. Not all marriages face something as devastating as infidelity, but every couple encounters hard times. Choosing how to respond in the hard times has the potential to affect generations beyond your marriage.
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Dec 19, 2022
Don’t Say These Things To Your Spouse
There are plenty of things that you should probably never say to your spouse. Using certain words or phrases can damage your marriage. Rusty and Heather narrow the list down and discuss three things that you should avoid saying when speaking to your spouse.
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Dec 12, 2022
Say These Things To Your Spouse
Your words have so much impact on your marriage. Your words either build up or tear down your spouse. In this episode, Rusty and Heather share three things that you should say to your spouse often.
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Dec 5, 2022
How To Have A Hallmark Movie Marriage
Tis the season for Hallmark Christmas movies. More than likely you either love them or hate them. On this episode, Rusty and Heather dig into Hallmark movies to find some positive and negative observations relating to marriage. Take advantage of the 8 observations (4 positive and 4 negative) to improve your marriage.
Website: The Redeemed Marriage
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Nov 28, 2022
Overcoming Holiday Tension
Marriage is the joining of two different families. The key word is "different." Different dynamics, different cultures, different beliefs, and different traditions. Nothing brings these differences to the surface quite like the holidays. In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss the tension that the holiday season can bring, and how to navigate the balance of putting your primary family first while honoring those who have invested in you.
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Nov 21, 2022
The Annual Getaway
Rusty and Heather are on location at their annual getaway together. In this episode, you will be inspired to go away as a couple at least once a year, and also get some tips on how to creatively make your annual trip a reality. In addition, get a look into what Rusty and Heather have been doing on their yearly getaway.
Website: The Redeemed Marriage
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Nov 14, 2022
The ”If Only” Marriage Trap
"If only" we could get past this season of marriage..."If only" my spouse was like him or her..."If only" we made more money. It's easy to fall into the "if only" trap in marriage. Rusty and Heather discuss the dangers of living in an "if only" marriage and how to stay away from discontentment.
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Nov 7, 2022
What To Do When Your Marriage Is Stuck
Some marriages are great, and some are in crisis mode. But, lots of marriages are just stuck. So many marriages settle for just being roommates. In this week's episode, Rusty and Heather discuss how to get your marriage out of the rut that it may be in, and move toward a marriage that is better than you thought you could have.
Website: The Redeemed Marriage
Survey: The Redeemed Marriage Survey
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Oct 31, 2022
How To Treat (Not Trick) Your Spouse
Do you know what makes your spouse happy? In this Halloween inspired episode, Rusty and Heather get really honest about their list of "treats" for each other. From flirting, to changing sheets, to initiating sex, their list of "treats" will challenge you to learn what your spouse wants and needs to take your marriage to a new level of happiness.
Website: The Redeemed Marriage
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Oct 24, 2022
Does Marriage Really Require Hard Work?
Most married couples will say that marriage requires hard work. But, does marriage really have to be hard? Rather than being hard work, can it instead "require attention"? Rusty and Heather discuss ways to give your marriage the daily attention that it requires and deserves in order to limit the seasons of hard work.
Website: The Redeemed Marriage
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Oct 17, 2022
Your Spouse’s Best Friend
Most married couples would say that they married their best friend...at least when they first got married. Somehow time seems to move married couples away from being best friends. Rusty and Heather discuss the importance of remaining best friends and ways to continue being best friends throughout marriage.
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Oct 3, 2022
Restoring Intimacy After Wounding
When trust is broken in marriage by an affair, pornography, or some other wound; it is often difficult to restore intimacy. Rusty and Heather discuss their own steps to healing physical intimacy following their journey through infidelity.
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Sep 26, 2022
Romancing Your Spouse
Using their own engagement story as a backdrop, Rusty and Heather discuss romance within marriage. Whether you are a former romantic couple that has lost that loving feeling, or a couple that has always struggled to incorporate romance into the relationship, this episode is for you!
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Sep 19, 2022
Marriage Means Conflict
There is really no way to avoid conflict in marriage. The danger is when a couple begins to normalize conflict without discovering ways to resolve conflict before it escalates into something more devastating. No matter where you are on the spectrum of conflict, even if it has moved beyond the ordinary, you are not alone. Rusty and Heather point couples to hope through their story of redemption.
Website: The Redeemed Marriage
For more information on "The Heart Talk" method of communication that was discussed in this week's episode, listen to Episode 11: Let's Have a Heart Talk.
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Sep 12, 2022
Those Little White Lies
Is it ever ok to tell a little white lie to your spouse? What are the dangers of telling those little white lies? Rusty and Heather discuss some of the little white lies that come up in marriage and also pitch some pretty hard questions to ask yourself when it comes to the subject of little white lies in marriage.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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Aug 29, 2022
Me Becoming We
Marriage is supposed to be the union of two individuals...two becoming one. What does that even mean? Rusty and Heather take a look at some practical ways that you and your spouse can become a "we" in all aspects of marriage.
Website - https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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Aug 22, 2022
Putting Your Spouse First
Do you really believe that your spouse should come first...even before your children? If so, what does that even mean and how do you accomplish that? Rusty and Heather discuss what could be a debatable topic and give insight into keeping your marriage the top priority.
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Aug 15, 2022
Boundaries For Your Marriage
Rusty and Heather have an honest and passionate discussion about boundaries in your marriage. After walking through infidelity in 2011, this couple understands the danger zones and appropriate boundaries to put into place to protect your marriage.
Website - The Redeemed Marriage
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Aug 8, 2022
Can I Fix My Spouse?
Do you ever feel like you are the only one working on your marriage? Do you ever wish you could just fix your spouse? Rusty and Heather discuss practical ways to work on your marriage alone, and how to encourage your spouse to join you in your desire for a healthy marriage.
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Aug 1, 2022
Answering the Question ”Why?”
Why are Rusty and Heather so passionate about marriages? In this week's episode the Bryants explore the "why" behind what they do, and also define who this podcast is for and how it can help your marriage.
Don't miss all of the different ways that you can connect with Rusty and Heather outside of this podcast:
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3strandsmm
Survey: The Redeemed Marriage Survey
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Jul 12, 2022
The Way It Used To Be
Married couples often say they wish things were the way they used to be. Well..."to get what you once had you have to do what you once did." Rusty and Heather look back on a long list of things they used to do while dating as a reminder of ways to keep the sparks flying deep into marriage.
Website: www.theredeemedmarriage.com
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Jul 5, 2022
How to Bless Your Spouse
Blessing your spouse not only improves your marriage, but it also sets an example and can leave a legacy for your children and others. Rusty and Heather discuss four practical ways that you can begin blessing your spouse today!
Website: www.theredeemedmarriage.com
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Jun 27, 2022
It’s Just You and Me, Baby...Again
Ask any couple about being an "empty nester" and you will probably get mixed responses. Whether you have already made it to this season of marriage, or you feel as though it will never come, there are unknowns and fears around every turn. However, there is also excitement and expectation as you learn to be just the two of you...again. Listen in on how Rusty and Heather are preparing for the empty nest season that is right around the corner.
Website: www.theredeemedmarriage.com
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Jun 20, 2022
Help! We Are Married With Teenagers!
The various seasons of marriage will eventually land most couples here...the teenage years! Surely you have heard the horror stories, or maybe you are living through them right now. Regardless, raising teenagers can be a challenge to both you and your marriage. Rusty and Heather have moved one child through the teenage years and are currently in this season with their second child. Hear some great tips and reminders as Rusty and Heather discuss marriage during the teenage years.
Website: www.theredeemedmarriage.com
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Jun 13, 2022
The Chaos of Kids and Marriage
Rusty and Heather continue discussing the seasons of marriage with their insights into surviving the chaotic years of school age kids. Sometimes running a family during this season can feel like running a business. Learn some practical tips on growing your marriage during this season while also fulfilling your parental responsibilities.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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Jun 6, 2022
Thrive, Don’t Just Survive, During the Toddler Season of Marriage
Having young children is challenging and often puts a strain on marriages. Rusty and Heather look back on the challenges they faced during that season of marriage, and offer advice on how to thrive and not just survive when you are doing life with infants and toddlers.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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May 30, 2022
The Honeymoon Season of Marriage - Past, Present, and Future
The traditional "honeymoon" season of marriage typically takes place during the early years of marriage. There are obvious challenges throughout this season, but also crucial moments that will set the stage for the seasons that follow. In those subsequent seasons, can the honeymoon continue, and can you prepare yourself for the second honeymoon that will come later in life?
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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May 23, 2022
Surviving the Seasons of Marriage
Every season of marriage has its own challenges. Whether you have no kids, infants, young kids, teenagers, or even if you are an empty nester, changes and transitions in marriage can sometimes be difficult. Those same seasons can also be sweet times of growth and maturity as a married couple. Join Rusty and Heather as they begin a discussion on how to navigate each season of marriage.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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May 16, 2022
My Spouse Had an Affair and I Need Answers
When any betrayal happens in marriage, there are lots of questions...who, what, where, when, why? But, how much do you really need to know? Rusty and Heather look back on the early days after Heather's confession of infidelity and give insight into the haunting questions that come with a betrayal.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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May 9, 2022
Surgically Repairing Your Marriage
Broken bones and surgically repaired injuries often grow back even stronger than before. Injured and broken marriages sometimes need God to surgically repair the couple so that they can become a clearer picture of what a marriage is supposed to be. Rusty and Heather's broken marriage had to be surgically repaired by God after infidelity, but it has grown back stronger than before.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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May 2, 2022
When Life Throws You A Curveball
Sometimes life throws unexpected challenges and battles our way. It may be a marriage crisis, medical diagnosis, financial emergency, or a number of other unexpected curveballs. Each stress point has the potential to put a strain on your marriage, or strengthen it as you learn to journey through life's battles together. Find out about Rusty and Heather's latest curveball and how past experiences have taught them how to fight life's battles together.
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3strandsmm
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Apr 25, 2022
When Your Marriage Needs A Plan
The great marriage experts are always suggesting to plan and schedule things in order to improve your marriage - date nights, daily communication, even sex. Does planning make things seem forced, or can it add to the excitement and improve that area of your marriage? Is it better to plan ahead, or be spontaneous? See what Rusty and Heather have to say about when your marriage might need a plan.
Join Rusty and Heather's email list: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Follow Rusty and Heather on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3strandsmm
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Apr 18, 2022
Death to Life - Transforming Your Marriage
Are you in a dying marriage, or faced with another hopeless situation in your life? Rusty and Heather share from their journals in 2011 when their marriage was on the verge of death. God showed up and transformed their lives and their marriage...death to life. Discover hope in the midst of your storm.
Join Rusty and Heather's email list: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Follow Rusty and Heather on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/3strandsmm
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Apr 11, 2022
Can My Marriage Be Better?
Most couples wonder if their marriage can really be better over time. Mix in pain, mistrust, betrayal...is it even possible to have a better marriage after heartache? Rusty and Heather explore how their marriage is better today than even their actual wedding day.
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Visit their website and join their email list: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
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Apr 4, 2022
The Story of Us - from high school sweethearts, to betrayal, to redemption
Who are Rusty and Heather Bryant and why do they speak to marriages through a podcast each week? In this week's episode, Rusty and Heather invite you into their story on an "up close and personal" level. They recount their days as high school sweethearts, to the near destruction of their marriage from infidelity, to the redemption story that sparked a marriage ministry and podcast that helps marriages all over the world.
Visit their website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
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Mar 28, 2022
Tools For Your Communication Toolbox
If you are breathing then you have probably had communication issues in your marriage. On this episode, Rusty and Heather share 3 practical tools to add to your communication toolbox. Implementing one or all of these communication tools will put you on the path to improving communication with your spouse.
For more information on the "Heart Talk" tool, listen to Episode 11 - Let's Have a Heart Talk
Connect with Rusty and Heather:
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
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Mar 21, 2022
Newsflash: Relationships Are Hard
Relationships are hard...you might be thinking "tell me something I don't already know." Unfortunately, many marriages begin with unrealistic expectations, and then adjustments aren't made in the relationship when the fairytale wedding and honeymoon end. In this episode, Rusty and Heather will give 5 practical ways to combat the reality that relationships are hard.
Connect with Rusty and Heather:
Website: https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
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Mar 14, 2022
Open My Eyes with Kylie and John White
Do you believe that God still performs miracles today? On this week's episode, Rusty and Heather sit down with Kylie and John White to hear a miraculous story of healing. Following a devastating medical diagnosis, Kylie began a spiritual journey that finally led her to ask God for healing. Whether you are in need of physical or marital healing, Kylie's story will inspire you to trust in God for a miracle.
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Mar 7, 2022
Rebuilding Trust - Part 2
When trust is broken in a marriage, the couple usually asks: "How long will it take to trust again?" "Is there a timeline for healing to take place?" This week, Rusty and Heather discuss how long it could take, and also signs to look for along the way to give some encouragement that you are heading toward trust and healing in your marriage.
Connect with Rusty and Heather:
Website - https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
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Feb 28, 2022
Rebuilding Trust One Step at a Time
Betrayal in marriage is not uncommon - affairs, pornography, addictions, financial infidelity, etc. Most marriages have experienced broken trust in some form. The question becomes "how do we rebuild trust after trust has been broken?" In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss two of the initial steps that they took toward rebuilding trust after Heather's confession of infidelity in 2011.
Connect with Rusty and Heather:
Website - https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
Survey - The Redeemed Marriage Survey
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Feb 21, 2022
Fighting For Your Marriage By Yourself
Are you a spouse that feels like you are all alone working to save your marriage? Are you the only one pursuing God in your marriage? Are your prayers for your spouse and your marriage not being answered? In this week's episode, Heather speaks from her heart as she addresses the pain surrounding so many marriages. Find out where you can receive the strength to carry on in the fight for your marriage. Also, Rusty shares stories of how God works through even the most difficult of circumstances.
Resource - "How to Save Your Marriage Alone" by Ed Wheat
Connect with Rusty and Heather:
Website - https://www.theredeemedmarriage.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
Survey - The Redeemed Marriage Survey
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Feb 14, 2022
The One Where We Talk About Sex
If you have been married for more than about 24 hours, you have probably struggled to adequately communicate about sex. When it comes to physical intimacy in marriage, you probably have a list of things you would like to tell your spouse. In this episode, Rusty and Heather each share a Top 10 List of things husbands and wives want their spouses to know about sex.
Connect with Rusty and Heather:
Survey - The Redeemed Marriage Survey
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
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Feb 7, 2022
What Are You Hiding?
Every marriage has issues, problems, and stories. Should they be shared or hidden? In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss the importance of communicating with other people to benefit your marriage. Who should you share with and where can they be found? Stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special invitation from Rusty and Heather to help jumpstart your communication with other people.
Connect with Rusty and Heather:
Survey - The Redeemed Marriage Survey
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/3StrandsMM
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/3strandsmarriage/
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Jan 31, 2022
Habits of a Healthy Marriage (Part 4 of 4)
Relationships are so important. For those that are married, your relationship with your spouse is your most important relationship. But, where do other relationships fit into a marriage? In this episode, Rusty and Heather wrap up their four part series on growing a healthy marriage in 2022 by discussing how healthy marriages handle relationships with friends, other couples, and even the controversial topic of opposite sex relationships.
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Jan 24, 2022
Habits of a Healthy Marriage (Part 3 of 4)
Everyone wants more intimacy in marriage. Did you know that the key to physical and emotional intimacy might actually be to become more intimate on a spiritual level? In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss practical ways to grow together spiritually in your marriage in 2022.
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Jan 17, 2022
Habits of a Healthy Marriage (Part 2 of 4)
It seems like everybody starts off the new year with goals to be more physically fit and healthy. But how does this area of life fit into your marriage, and how can your marriage grow as you strive for a healthy physical lifestyle together? In Part 2 of "Habits of a Healthy Marriage," Rusty and Heather discuss how "growing in stature" can strengthen your marriage and increase your intimacy in 2022.
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Jan 10, 2022
Habits of a Healthy Marriage (Part 1 of 4)
Using Luke 2:52 as a guide, Rusty and Heather discuss some practical habits to incorporate into your marriage in 2022. In Part 1, learn 3 specific ways you can increase your knowledge of what it takes to have a healthy marriage. Be prepared to take on the challenges presented, and begin working toward a growing and healthier marriage in 2022.
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Jan 3, 2022
The Narrow Path To A Healthy Marriage
If you are fighting for your marriage, or just striving for a better marriage in 2022, you are on a narrow path that many couples do not choose. In this initial episode of 2022 and Season 3, Rusty and Heather discuss why they are so passionate about helping couples journey down the narrow path towards a healthy, God-honoring marriage. No matter what season of marriage you are in, or what challenges your marriage may be facing, this podcast is for you in 2022.
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Dec 27, 2021
Fighting For Your Home
Who knew that we could learn some valuable marriage lessons from Kevin McCallister in "Home Alone"? In this final episode of 2021, Rusty and Heather wrap up their special December theme of learning about marriage from their favorite Christmas movies. Find out how "Home Alone" can inspire you to fight for your marriage when the enemy attacks, and how you can prepare your marriage to be one step ahead of the enemy in 2022.
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Dec 19, 2021
Is A Wonderful Life Possible?
Does your marriage seem hopeless? Have you ever considered giving up on your spouse? In the Christmas movie classic, "It's A Wonderful Life," George Bailey is ready to end it all: his job, his marriage, his life. With the help of his guardian angel, he gets a glimpse of everything he would be throwing away. Rusty and Heather faced a point in their marriage where they had to decide whether to give up or fight for restoration and redemption. In this episode, find hope for your marriage this Christmas season as Rusty and Heather relate their story to that of George Bailey.
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Dec 13, 2021
The Gift of Being Present
Throughout December, Rusty and Heather are discussing marriage lessons that can be learned from their favorite Christmas movies. In this episode, see what marriage advice they found in "Jingle All the Way." Walk away with practical advice on how you can grow your marriage this holiday season with the gift of being present...and a reminder to stay away from "Ted's"!
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Dec 5, 2021
A Marriage Lesson From the ”Griswold‘s”
Rusty and Heather turn to one of their favorite Christmas movies, National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, for a crucial marriage lesson. The Griswold's, the famous Christmas family from Hollywood, know a thing or two about unmet expectations. Rusty and Heather discuss how almost every conflict, argument, and tension in marriage can be traced back to unmet expectations.
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Nov 28, 2021
A Conversation With Heather‘s Mentor (Pennye Dees)
In this week's episode, Rusty and Heather visit with Heather's mentor, Pennye Dees. Heather and Pennye connected out of desperation in 2011, but their relationship is now a powerful picture of mentoring. Hear how God orchestrated their initial phone call, as well as Pennye's unique perspective of Heather's life-changing moment that ultimately saved her marriage.
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Nov 22, 2021
I‘ll Never Forget
In Season 2 Episode 7, Rusty and Heather continue unpacking details of their marriage crisis from 2011. Some pieces of the story will never be forgotten. In this episode, Rusty and Heather pull back the curtains a little further as they shed light on some hard, painful, and life changing moments that started them down a path toward a redeemed marriage.
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Nov 14, 2021
Do I Really Have to Forgive?
Forgiveness is a complex subject, but there is also a dynamic of simplicity in forgiveness. After walking through infidelity, Rusty and Heather learned that forgiveness is both a decision and a process. In this week's episode, listen in on the discussion of several myths surrounding forgiveness and also learn the Path to Forgiveness.
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Nov 7, 2021
Road to Reconciliation
Every marriage faces conflict and tension. Marriages often need reconciliation. In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss their personal Road to Reconciliation after infidelity nearly ended their marriage. Discover practical steps and advice to getting your marriage on the Road to Reconciliation.
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Nov 1, 2021
You Can Handle the Truth
Honesty is crucial to the health of all marriages. In Episode 4 of Season 2, Rusty and Heather discuss their belief that "You CAN Handle the Truth." This episode shares practical advice that will help every marriage establish an openness between spouses.
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Oct 27, 2021
Bonus Episode: In Sickness and In Health
God is a healer. God healed Rusty and Heather's marriage 10 years ago, and God physically healed Heather 5 years ago. On the 5 year anniversary of Heather's breast cancer diagnosis, Rusty and Heather celebrate their journey together through the most difficult seasons of life.
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Oct 24, 2021
The Confession
Rusty and Heather's story of redemption really began with a confession. Their marriage changed forever on August 23, 2011, but the confession opened the door for God to intervene and begin a miraculous healing.
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Oct 18, 2021
Believing the Lies of the Enemy (Part 2)
The Enemy is the master deceiver, and nobody knows that better than Rusty and Heather. In Part 2 of Believing the Lies of the Enemy, Heather explores several of the lies that she was believing as she began making choices that nearly destroyed their marriage in 2011.
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Oct 10, 2021
Believing the Lies of the Enemy (Part 1)
In Season 2 of The Redeemed Marriage podcast, Rusty and Heather begin to unpack the story of their marriage crisis from 10 years ago. In this opening episode of Season 2, Heather shares some lies from the Enemy that she believed for many years leading up to her destructive choices in 2011.
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Sep 27, 2021
Season 2 - Trailer
Rusty and Heather Bryant are back with Season 2 of The Redeemed Marriage podcast. At the 10 year mark of their marriage crisis, Rusty and Heather will journey through their story and offer insight on warning signs, boundaries, forgiveness, honesty, steps to restoration, resources, and so much more. Follow their journey up close and personal through Season 2 of their podcast.
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May 16, 2021
Episode 18 - The Wife Who Helps Her Husband Lead Well
Last week Rusty and Heather discussed "The Husband Who Leads Well." This week, they look at the wife and her role in supporting her husband as he leads the family. Don't miss these practical examples of how a wife can help her husband lead well.
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May 2, 2021
Episode 17 - The Husband Who Leads Well
The husband is called to be the leader of the family, but what exactly does that mean? In this week's episode of The Redeemed Marriage podcast, Rusty and Heather discuss the role of the husband and how he can lead his family well. The simple and practical steps discussed on this episode will begin preparing every husband to step up as the leader of the home.
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Apr 25, 2021
Episode 16 - When You Can't Comeback
Everyone loves a good comeback story. Rusty and Heather's marriage story can certainly be described as a comeback. Unfortunately, some marriages end without a comeback story. On this episode of The Redeemed Marriage podcast, Rusty and Heather discuss how every circumstance can still be redeemed by God.
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Apr 18, 2021
Episode 15 - Embrace the Change
Everybody changes over time...and that means our marriages change! How can we embrace the changes in our marriage and use them to strengthen our journey together? Rusty and Heather discuss this topic of change on the latest episode of The Redeemed Marriage podcast.
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Mar 21, 2021
Episode 14 - You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'
The old song says "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" and it seems to be something that all marriages face at some point along the journey. In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss some practical ways that married couples can rekindle those old flames that seem to have died out along the way.
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Mar 14, 2021
Episode 13 - Triggers That Open Wounds
Everyone has wounds from the past. Occasionally these wounds are opened up by "triggers." In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss "triggers" and how to deal with them in marriage.
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Mar 7, 2021
Episode 12 - Family History Can Cause Conflict
Everyone enters marriage with a family history. In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss how family history can cause tension and how you can deal with conflicts such as Fights, Finances, and Feelings.
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Feb 28, 2021
Episode 11 - Let's Have a Heart Talk
Have you ever had problems with communication in your marriage? That's a crazy question! Everyone experiences communication difficulties. In this episode of The Redeemed Marriage podcast Rusty and Heather share a practical tool to help married couples with communication.
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Feb 21, 2021
Episode 10 - What Husbands and Wives Cannot Do
Do you want a list of things that husbands and wives cannot do in marriage? Rusty and Heather dig up a couple of blog posts that were instrumental in the healing of their marriage.
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Feb 16, 2021
Episode 09 - Redbirds and Marriage
On this Valentine's Day episode, Rusty and Heather discuss how Redbirds can be an example to your marriage.
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Feb 15, 2021
Episode 08 - Forgiveness
Heather flips the script from last week and surprises Rusty with this week's topic. See what The Redeemed Marriage podcast has to say about forgiveness in marriage.
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Feb 15, 2021
Episode 07 - Surprise Topic
Rusty surprises Heather with a topic that she has not prepared for, and she gives words of wisdom on the fly.
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Feb 15, 2021
Episode 06 - Marriage Is Not 50/50
We have all heard the saying that marriage is 50/50. In this episode of The Redeemed Marriage podcast, Rusty and Heather will challenge this old saying and give a new perspective to apply to your marriage.
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Feb 15, 2021
Episode 05 - New Year's Checkup
The new year is a great time for self inventory and evaluation. Rusty and Heather highlight the areas to focus on in 2021 to be the best version of you and your marriage.
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Feb 15, 2021
Episode 04 - Do I Still Love My Spouse?
Rusty and Heather tackle a tough question that almost every couple will face along their marriage journey..."Do I still love my spouse?"
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Feb 15, 2021
Episode 03 - Does Your Marriage Need Help?
Sometimes the hardest step is admitting that your marriage needs help. In this episode, Rusty and Heather discuss steps to take and resources to turn to when your marriage needs help.
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Feb 15, 2021
Episode 02 - Marriage Is Not a Fairytale
Most marriages begin with the unrealistic expectation that things will turn out like a fairytale. In this episode of The Redeemed Marriage podcast, Rusty and Heather will unpack the hard truth that "Marriage Is Not a Fairytale."
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Feb 15, 2021
Episode 01 - Our Passion
In the first episode of The Redeemed Marriage podcast, Rusty and Heather Bryant discuss why they are so passionate about helping marriages.
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