Amplified Marriage
Who We Are
Welcome to Amplified Marriage, where we believe that every marriage has the potential to be reset, refreshed, recharged, and restored. With over two decades of marital experience and a deep-rooted faith, we are here to guide you through the labyrinth of love, commitment, and spiritual growth.
Our Mission
Our mission is simple yet profound: to provide couples with the tools they need to create a marriage that not only survives but thrives. We aim to be your go-to resource for actionable advice grounded in solid life principles and illuminated by real-life experiences.
Why Amplified Marriage?
In today's fast-paced world, losing sight of what truly matters is easy. Relationships are often demoted to the background, overshadowed by careers, social commitments, and many distractions. At Amplified Marriage, we're here to change that narrative. We bring a direct, compelling and compassionate approach to marriage, making it relevant for most couples.
What We Offer
Podcasts: Tune in to our biweekly episodes featuring expert interviews, listener Q&As, and deep dives into topics that matter to you.
Workshops: Participate in our interactive workshops designed to equip you with practical skills for relationship success. (Coming SOON)
Meet Bryan and Natalie
As a couple married for 22 years and blessed with three wonderful children, we are extremely familiar with the ups and downs of marriage life. We bring this wealth of experience and knowledge to Amplified Marriage.
We have hosted online and in-person marriage seminars and actively coach numerous couples.
Join Us
We invite you to join our community of couples committed to amplifying their marriage. Subscribe to our newsletter, follow us on social media, and join the Amplified Marriage family.
Together, let's amplify the love, the commitment, and the joy in your marriage.
Reset Your Thinking, Refresh Your Vision, Recharge Your Desire, Restore Your Marriage.
Episodes
71 episodes
Season 4 Ep. 4 // "The 4R's Framework: Refreshing Your Marriage With the Emotional Bank Account"
Have you ever looked at your spouse and realized you’re not fighting… you’re just fading? Like you still live together, still do the schedule, still handle the kids, but the warmth is gone, and everything feels a little more mechanical? In this...
Season 4 Ep. 3 // "The 4R's Framework: Hitting the Reset Button on Your Marriage Drift"
Have you ever looked at your spouse and realized you’ve become "coworkers" managing a small business called life? In this episode, we dive into the first pillar of our 4R’s Framework: Reset. We talk about the "drift" t...
Season 4 Ep. 2 // “The Power of Words: Speaking Life Instead of Tearing Down”
This week felt heavy. With everything going on in the world and the sudden loss of Charlie Kirk, we wanted to sit down and talk honestly about something that every single one of us wrestles with: how do you actually disagree well? N...
Season 4 Ep. 1 // “When Marriage Starts to Drift: How to Stay Close on Purpose”
Most marriages don’t blow up with yelling; they drift apart in silence. It’s not the fights that break you, it’s the distance. The conversations you avoid. The nights you scroll instead of talk. The stuff you hold back. Silence convinces you ev...
Season 3 Ep. 17 // “Sexual Intimacy: Why God’s Design for Sex Changes Everything
In this episode of Amplified Marriage, we dive straight into one of those topics that too many couples avoid: sex. Yep, we’re talking about sexual intimacy in marriage. The myths, awkward expectations, and struggles that al...
Season 3 Ep. 16 // "Experiential Intimacy:" How Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone Can Save Your Marriage
In this episode of "Amplified Marriage," we explore the idea of Experiential intimacy in relationships. Remembering our personal stories, such as a chaotic family hike up Spion Kop mountain, we show how shared experiences, both exci...
Season 3 Ep. 16 // "Intellectual Intimacy:" Connect the Brains, Connect the Hearts.
In this episode of Amplified Marriage, we explore the intriguing concept of intellectual intimacy within our marriages. We discuss how stepping into each other's intellectual worlds, even when filled with bizarre details or unknown interests, c...
Season 3 Ep. 15 // "Physical Intimacy:" How Simple Touch Changes Things
In this next episode of Amplified Marriage, We return after a hiatus to continue our series on the "6 Pillars of Intimacy." As we usher in the new year of 2025, our conversation focuses on an often-overlooked aspect of intimacy in marriage—phys...
Season 3 Ep. 14 // "Emotional Intimacy:" The Heartbeat of a Strong Marriage
What if you could transform your marriage by mastering the art of emotional intimacy? This episode of Amplified Marriage wants to equip you with the tools to feel truly understood, appreciated, and valued by your partner. Through a...
Season 3 Ep. 13 // "More Than Just "No": Understanding the Different Types of Boundaries in Marriage"
Join us for a deeper dive into the crucial topic of boundaries in marriage. After a brief hiatus, we back with a fresh perspective and valuable insights to help you strengthen your relationship.This episode explores the physical, emotion...
Season 3 Ep. 12 // "Striking a Balance: Real Talk on Work and Family Life" (Part 2)
Is balancing your career and personal life possible, or is that just an unrealistic goal? Dive into the complex world of juggling everything without losing your sanity in "Work-Life Balance." Join us as we share their stories, challenges, and s...
Season 3 Ep. 11 // "Striking a Balance: Real Talk on Work and Family Life" (Part 1)
Is balancing your career and personal life possible, or is that just an unrealistic goal? Dive into the complex world of juggling everything without losing your sanity in "Work-Life Balance." Join us as we share their stories, challenges, and s...
Season 3 Ep. 10 // "Love, Goals, and Growth: A New Year's Marriage Journey"
This episode of "Amplified Marriage" is all about setting goals for the new year that you can actually achieve. Forget those big, flashy resolutions that are hard to keep. We're talking about real, practical goals that make a difference. We'll ...
Season 3 Ep. 10 // "Deck the Halls or Deck Your Sanity? A Holiday Dilemma"
In this episode of "Amplified Marriage", we discuss the rollercoaster of emotions and experiences that come with the Christmas season. From the rush of shopping for gifts in crowded malls to the glittery decorations in homes and the financial b...
Season 3 Ep. 9 //"Less Presents, More Presence: Christmas on a Budget"
In this episode, we tackle the stress of Christmas' commercial side and the high spending it often involves, especially for families with tight budgets. We share personal stories about celebrating Christmas with our young kids when money was ti...
Season 3 Ep. 8 // "The Silent Strain: Love Beyond the Rom-Com:"
In this episode of "Amplified Marriage," Natalie and I explore the real side of love and relationships, which is often quite different from what you see in movies. We talk about how important it is to communicate well, stay committ...
Season 3 Ep. 7 // "The Silent Strain: The Mental Maze of Mental Conflict"
If you've ever felt the tension that arises when your beliefs and actions don't align perfectly, you're not alone. Cognitive dissonance, especially in the realm of relationships and marriage, can be a tricky challenge to overcome. We're going t...
Season 3 Ep. 6 // "The Silent Strain: How Fear Fuels Tension"
Fear. It's a strong feeling that can really mess with our relationships. Today, we're going to focus on this emotion that people often ignore but can cause a lot of stress. We'll look at the different ways it shows up and how it can create prob...
Season 3 Ep. 5// "The Silent Strain: The Hidden Costs of Tension in Marriage"
Do you find yourself constantly battling headaches, struggling with sleep disorders, or dealing with anxiety? What if we told you that unresolved issues in your relationships might be the hidden culprit behind these health problems...
Season 3 Ep. 4 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 2)
Comparison is a silent killer in marriages. Being compared to someone else is never a good feeling. Comparison will slowly destroy your marriage from the inside out.Join us for part 2 as we take an even deeper look into the ...
Season 3 Ep. 3 // Why Be a Copycat When You Can Be a Unicorn? (Part 1)
Comparison is a silent killer in marriages. Being compared to someone else is never a good feeling. Comparison will slowly destroy your marriage from the inside out.Join us for this episode as we take a journey down the road of our own ...
Season 3 Ep. 2 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 2)
Quiet quitting may be trendy but is rarely beneficial. So often in marriage, we can take our partner for granted. When that happens, the downward spiral to "Quietly Quitting" can start. In the second episode of this 2 part serie...
Season 3 Ep. 1 // Are you Quietly Quitting?? (Part 1)
Quiet quitting may be trendy but is rarely beneficial. So often in marriage, we can take our partner for granted. When that happens, the downward spiral to "Quietly Quitting" can start. In the first episode, we are kicking off s...
We are back!
WE ARE BACK. After a long break, we are starting up again. This podcast tells you where we have been, what we have been up to, and what we are planning for this next season. We appreciate you hanging with us these last...
Season 2 Ep. 25 // Endurance is the New Sexy.
Endurance is the new sexy. We talk about enduring in marriage. What it takes to not just survive and endure, but how to thrive. Enduring in marriage is looked down on. What if we shifted our perspective and looked at enduring...
