Amplified Marriage
by Bryan and Natalie Grant
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
Episodes
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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 episode, we dive into the second pillar of our 4R’s...
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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" that happens in every marriage, that quiet, slow move toward becoming roommates...
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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? Not just in politics or online arguments, but in your marriage…
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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 everything’s fine when it’s not. And the longer you…
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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 almost every couple encounters. We look at how culture, the church, and even...
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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 exciting and challenging, can forge closer bonds between us as...
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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, can bring about deeper connections and strengthen your...
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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—physical intimacy beyond sexuality. We explain how simple...
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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 few of our own personal experiences and real-life stories, we…
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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, emotional, social, and financial boundaries and why they're...
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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 successes in trying to balance work and home life.…
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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 successes in trying to balance work and home life.…
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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 share our own stories to show you what's worked for…
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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 burden, we delve into the often unspoken difficulties…
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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 tight, giving you a real look at the ups and downs of...
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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 committed, and be able to handle changes in your relationship. We address...
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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 to expose this issue, using a relatable example of...
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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 problems. Together, we'll dig deeper to understand how...
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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? We share some of our own experiences, revealing how our...
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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 pain of comparison. We appreciate you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show...
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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 story as we talk about the weight of comparison. We…
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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 series. We identify more ways you may be quietly quitting in your...
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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 season 3 with a multi-part series on the dangers of "quietly quitting"...
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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 few months as we have worked through some things and taken a much-needed…
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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 as a good thing. As part of our character building as individuals as…
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Season 2 Ep. 24 // Let's talk Expectations vs Reality.
How often do you communicate your expectations to your partner? How often are your expectations crushed? So many times in marriage, the cause of frustration and anger is "Unmet Expectations". We go through our marriage assuming that our partner knows what our expectations are. Take the guesswork...
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Season 2 Ep. 24 // Breakthrough in 2022
We believe this is going to be a Breakthrough year. We are praying for you and your marriage. We are standing in faith that this year will be the best year you have had in your marriage. In this first episode of the New Year, we lay a foundation for Breakthrough and some steps you can take to…
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Season 2 Ep.23 // DO you have secrets?
Is there transparency in your relationship? Does your partner know you or are you holding back? Secrets can be dangerous in marriage. An un-communicated secret can put up barriers in the relationship that will hold you and your partner from knowing each other even deeper. Does your marriage have...
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Season 2 Ep 22 // The Grass on the Other Side might be Artificial Turf.
"The grass is greener on the other side". We have all heard it, maybe even said it. We take some time to break apart the fallacy of the statement and the damage is can cause if people adopt the mindset. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast.…
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Season 2 Ep.21 // Gratitude is the best Attitude!
Today is a special Thanksgiving episode "Gratitude is the Best Attitude". It's a good one. We break down the effects a lack of gratitude can have on relationships and discuss our own walkthrough being ungrateful to learning how to be grateful. Your Marriage can change if you learn to be grateful...
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Season 2 Ep.20// Expect the worst, Hope for the Best (Enneagram 6)
Welcome to the "Summer of Enneagram" now going into the "Fall of Enneagram". We are going to spend the summer digging deep into the enneagram numbers. We want to pull out the gold that the enneagram offers regarding ourselves. We want you to ask yourself this question. "Who am I". The more aware…
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Season 2 Ep.19 // Does a Challenger have to be a Challenge? (Enneagram 8)
Welcome to the "Summer of Enneagram". We are going to spend the summer digging deep into the enneagram numbers. We want to pull out the gold that the enneagram offers regarding ourselves. We want you to ask yourself this question. "Who am I". The more aware of who you are, the reason you are the...
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Season 2 Ep.18 // Who are you?? (Summer of Enneagram)
Welcome to the "Summer of Enneagram". We are going to spend the summer digging deep into the enneagram numbers. We want to pull out the gold that the enneagram offers regarding ourselves. We want you to ask yourself this question. "Who am I". The more aware of who you are, the reason you are the...
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Season 2 Ep.17 // Real Marriage, Real Family
In this episode. We asked our 3 kids, Ranon, Ehzra and Amarys to join us for a real conversation with their perspective on our marriage. It shows us that kids don't need to have perfect parents, but parents that are authentic, genuine, and willing to work to have a good marriage. When we work to...
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Season 2 Ep. 16 Forgiveness is Hard
This is an oldy but a goody. This is an episode that we posted in season 1 about forgiveness. We talk about the power of forgiveness. IN the last year, we are seeing a real problem come up in marriages. Unforgiveness. Couples are keeping score about the misdeeds, mistakes, and miscommunications…
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Season 2 Ep. 15 // Projection and Gaslighting (Pick Your Poison Series)
We are in the third part of our series called "Pick Your Poison". Some behaviours in a marriage have a destination towards divorce. Take a listen as we talk about the poison but also give the antidote. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let...
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Season 2 Ep.14 // Defensiveness and Stonewalling (Pick Your Poison Series)
We are in the second part of our series called "Pick Your Poison". Some behaviours in a marriage have a destination towards divorce. Take a listen as we talk about the poison but also give the antidote. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast.…
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Season 2 Ep. 13 // Criticism and Contempt (Pick Your Poison Series)
We are starting a new series called "Pick Your Poison". Some behaviors in a marriage have a destination towards divorce. Take a listen as we talk about the poison but also give the antidote. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at...
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Season 2 Ep.12 // Are you on Autopilot?
In this episode, we talk about the dangers of being on autopilot and give some warning signs that you could be already there. Are you coasting in your relationship? Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at…
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Season 2 Ep. 11 // Your Past Doesn't Control Your Future
In this episode, we are joined by Ben and Jen Ward. They are videographers, artists, creatives, musicians, Leafs fans... ugh, business owners and most of all husband and wife. Take a listen as they share with you about past toxic relationships, struggles, and heartache that lead them both to each...
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Season 2 Ep. 10 // Is it permissive to be dismissive?
Is it permissive to be dismissive? In this episode, we speak about the dangers of dismissing your partner. How desctuctive it can be, and how to become a recovering "invalidator". Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at...
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Season 2 Ep. 9 // There Should Be NO secrets in Marriage.
Is there transparency in your relationship? Does your partner know you or are you holding back? Secrets can be dangerous in marriage. An un-communicated secret can put up barriers in the relationship that will hold you and your partner from knowing each other even deeper. Does your marriage have...
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Season 2 Ep. 8 // New Year, New Purpose
In this episode. We chat about last year, our communication struggles, and few of our goals going forward into 2021. What's your purpose with your spouse this year? Have you spoken about it? Have you spoken and made plans?? Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss...
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Season 2 Ep. 7// Reset your Focus for 2021
This is the first episode of 2021. This is a conversation about resetting our focus and taking a look at the way we approach marriage. Sometimes, we just need to do something a different way to see the change we want. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something…
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Season 2 Ep. 6 // Finish 2020 Strong and Start 2021 Right
Distance creates distortion and distraction can mean destruction. This is the last episode of the 2020. We take some time and chat about the year and offer some tips for Finishing 2020 Strong and starting 2021 with a bang. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss…
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Season 2 Ep.5 // Assertive Communication (Communicate Series - Part 5)
You either listen with the intent to reply or with the intent to understand. In part 5 of our Communicate Series. We break down what an aggressive communicator is and how to become an "Assertive Communicator". We believe healthy communication is a learned skill and something that is essential to…
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Season 2 Ep. 4 // Are you an aggressive communicator?? (Communicate Series - Part 4)
You either listen with the intent to reply or with the intent to understand. In part 4 of our Communicate Series. We break down what an aggressive communicator is and how to become a "Recovering Aggressive Communicator". We believe healthy communication is a learned skill and something that is...
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Season 2 Ep. 3 // Are you a passive aggressive communicator?? (Communicate Series - Part 3)
Your marriage will be built by default or design! In part 3 of our Communicate Series. We break down what a passive-aggressive communicator is and how to become a "Recovering Passive Aggressive Communicator". We believe healthy communication is a learned skill and something that is essential to a...
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Season 2 Ep. 2 // Are you a passive communicator?? (Communicate Series - Part 2)
Your marriage will be built by default or design! In part 1 of our Communicate Series. We break down what a passive communicator is and how to become a "Recovering Passive Communicator". We believe healthy communication is a learned skill and something that is essential to a fulfilling…
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Season 2 Ep. 1 // Communicate, Communicate, Communicate! (Communicate Series - Part 1)
In the season 2 opening episode. We are starting the journey of learning our communication styles, love languages and how to better communicate with our partner. The question of the day is: Do you communicate effectively?? Below is a link to the Love Language test by Gary Chapman. Love Language...
About this show
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
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