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Operation: Thriving Marriage
by bryondharvey
It‘s not enough to have your marriage survive. We want your marriage to thrive! Bringing unique perspectives from counseling individuals and couples in the church, the law, and the military, Bryon and Jennifer Harvey bring a wealth of experience and perspective to Operation: Thriving Marriage.
Episodes
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Ep 110 – How to Stop Being Defensive in Marriage (Even When You're Right)
Can you be right in an argument and still be hurting your marriage? Absolutely. When your spouse confronts you about something you’ve said or done, what’s your first reaction? Do you listen to understand, or immediately start preparing your defense? Defensiveness is one of the biggest obstacles…
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Ep 109 - Who Leads in a Christian Marriage? Biblical Leadership Without Domination
Who leads in a Christian marriage—and what does biblical submission actually look like when a husband and wife disagree? In this episode of the Operation: Thriving Marriage podcast, Bryon and Jen explore Christian marriage leadership through the idea of “courageous followership,” drawing from Ira...
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Ep 108 - Are We Okay? Why Fear of Disconnection Can Hurt a Healthy Marriage
Have you ever worried that you and your spouse are drifting apart—even when nothing is obviously wrong? In this episode of the Operation: Thriving Marriage podcast, Bryon and Jen explore the fear of disconnection in marriage and how anxiety about losing emotional closeness can actually create the...
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Ep 107 - How to Repair Your Marriage After an Argument
Podcast Title Six Signs Your Marriage Needs Repair and How to Rebuild Connection After Conflict Podcast Description Every marriage experiences conflict, but healthy marriages are not defined by how often they argue. They are defined by how well they repair after the conflict is over. In this...
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Ep 106 - Overcoming Offense in Marriage: How to Break the Cycle of Hurt and Resentment
Most marriages do not fall apart because of one catastrophic event. More often, they drift apart through small, repeated offenses that slowly create resentment, distance, and disconnection. In this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jen discuss why offense is one of the most...
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Ep 105 - Marriage Was Never About Happiness
For this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jen tackle one of the most repeated phrases in marriage culture: “Happy wife, happy life.” They also explore newer versions like “Happy spouse, happy house” and explain why—even though these sayings sound loving—they ultimately place the...
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Ep 104 - The Most Overlooked Sexual Skill in Marriage
Podcast Notes: The Most Overlooked Sexual Skill in Marriage Many married couples want deeper sexual intimacy but struggle with one surprisingly common issue: initiation. In this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jen Harvey discuss why initiating sex often feels awkward…
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Ep 103 - Marriage Conflict Resolution: How to Stop Arguing and Start Connecting
In Episode 103 of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon Harvey and Jen Harvey conclude their three-part series on marriage communication and conflict resolution by tackling a critical question: how do you end an argument in a way that actually strengthens your relationship? Many couples already…
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EP 102 - Calm Down First: The Missing Step in Marriage Communication (Part 2 of 3)
In this episode of the Operation: Thriving Marriage podcast, Bryon and Jennifer Harvey continue their series on healthy communication in marriage by addressing a skill most couples overlook: emotional regulation before conflict. Many spouses know the right communication tools for conflict...
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Ep 101 - Before the Fight: Preparing for Healthy Conflict (Part 1 of 3)
Bryon and Jen kick off a three-part Operation: Thriving Marriage series on communication and conflict resolution by addressing a common frustration for couples: most people already know what healthy communication is supposed to look like, but struggle to apply it in the moment. Just like…
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Ep 100 - A Look Back at 100 Conversations About Marriage
Episode 100 marks a meaningful milestone as Producer Todd joins Bryon and Jen to reflect on the themes that have shaped the heart of the podcast. Rather than focusing on highlights, this episode looks back at the ideas that have consistently surfaced because they reflect the real work of…
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Ep 99 - Marriage as Public Theology: Why Your Marriage Preaches a Message
Episode 99 of the Operation: Thriving Marriage podcast, challenges the modern assumption that marriage is merely a legal contract, emotional bond, or private commitment. Bryon and Jen Harvey explore how Scripture presents marriage as a divine institution established by God Himself, not a social...
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Ep 98 - Most Marriages Don’t Break—They Slowly Drift
Most marriages don’t fall apart because of one explosive moment. They slowly drift. In this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jennifer Harvey talk about one of the most common—and most overlooked—threats to marriage: busyness. Not the dramatic kind that feels like a crisis, but…
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Ep 97 - Is Marriage Bad for Women? What Research and Scripture Really Say
In Episode 97 of the Operation Thriving Marriage Podcast, Bryon and Jennifer Harvey tackle one of today’s loudest cultural narratives: “Marriage is bad for women.” From viral reels to negative blog posts, modern messaging often paints marriage as limiting, misogynistic, or a barrier to women’s...
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Ep 96 - Unexpectations: The Hidden Ways Couples Hurt Each Other
In this episode of the Operation: Thriving Marriage podcast, Bryon and Jennifer Harvey dive into a hard but essential truth about relationships: if you love someone long enough, you’re going to hurt them. Not because you’re cruel—not because something is wrong with your marriage—but because you…
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Ep 95 - Supporting a Spouse Who Survived Sexual Trauma: A Christian Guide to Healing Together
When two people join their lives in marriage, they also join their histories — the joy, the fear, the wounds, and the unspoken stories that shaped them. For many couples, part of that shared journey includes navigating the impact of sexual trauma, whether from childhood abuse, sexual assault, or...
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Ep 94 - Faith Differences, Shared Mission: Thriving Across Denominations
In Episode 94 of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jennifer Harvey open up about a topic that quietly challenges many Christian couples — what happens when you fall in love with someone from a different denomination? Through humor, honesty, and their trademark wisdom, the Harveys share…
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Ep 93 - The Day My Spouse Changed Their Beliefs
In Episode 93 of Operation: Thriving Marriage, hosts Bryon and Jennifer Harvey dive deep into a topic that many couples face but few openly discuss—what happens when your faith or beliefs evolve during marriage. As individuals mature and grow in Christ, it’s natural for theological perspectives…
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Ep 92 - Loving Jesus… But Losing Each Other: The Hidden Cost of Ministry Burnout
Ministry burnout doesn’t just impact your calling—it can quietly erode your marriage. Whether you’re a pastor, ministry leader, or volunteer, the weight of constant service can lead to emotional exhaustion, disconnection, and resentment. Couples often find themselves running on empty, functioning...
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Ep 91 - From Conflict to Connection: Turning Spousal Feedback Into Growth
Marriage is like a mirror—it reflects both the beauty we love and the flaws we’d rather avoid. Like mirrors, our spouses often reveal truths about us that we can’t see on our own. God uses marriage to shape us, to refine us, and to prepare us for His purposes. The problem is that none of us enjoy...
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Ep 90 - Is Emotional Distance Killing Your Marriage?
On this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jen talk about what it means to truly heal the heart of your marriage. Marriage is about two becoming one, yet too often our thoughts, pride, and unforgiveness create distance that leaves us feeling alone even when we live under the same...
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Ep 89 - Contraception and Christian Marriage
In this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, we tackle one of the most debated and often misunderstood topics in Christian marriage—contraception. With so many competing voices, from the cultural message of “do whatever you want,” to Catholic rejection of all forms of contraception, to…
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Ep 88 - Building Emotional Intimacy in Marriage: The Key to a Thriving Relationship
In this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, we explore what it truly means to build emotional intimacy in marriage. When you think of intimacy, what comes to mind? Many couples confuse intimacy with romance or sex, but they are not the same. Romance and intimacy feed each other, but intimacy...
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Ep 87b - Bad Internet Advice Part 2
Welcome to episode 87b of the Operation: Thriving Marriage Podcast with Bryon and Jennifer Harvey. In this episode Bryon and Jennifer are doing something a little different from the usual podcast. It is part two of an episode where Bryon and Jennifer review a social media post that was making the...
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Ep - 87a Bad Internet Advice Part 1
Welcome to episode 87 of the Operation: Thriving Marriage Podcast with Bryon and Jennifer Harvey. In this episode Bryon and Jennifer are doing something a little different from the usual podcast. Bryon and Jennifer review a social media post that was making the rounds and why just because the…
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Ep 86 - In-laws: Navigating Boundaries, Expectations, and Blessings
Episode 87 – In-Laws: Navigating Boundaries, Expectations, and Blessings In-laws often get a bad rap. From sitcom jokes to horror stories passed around at bridal showers, it’s almost a cliché to talk about how difficult mothers-in-law can be. But are in-laws really the problem—or is it the lack…
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Ep 85 - Building Emotional Intimacy
Episode 85: Building Emotional Intimacy When people think about intimacy in marriage, the first thing that usually comes to mind is sex. For many couples, the idea of intimacy is wrapped up in romance, physical affection, or sexual connection. But in reality, true intimacy—especially emotional...
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Ep 84 - Main Character Energy
In Episode 84 of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jen Harvey dive into a trending concept from Gen Z culture: “Main Character Energy.” Bryon kicks off the conversation by sharing how he came across the term and what it means—seeing yourself as the central figure in every situation. Jen...
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Ep 83 - No Perfect Marriages
In Episode 84 of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jen Harvey dive into an important truth: there are no perfect marriages. While we often focus on communication and addressing issues, today’s episode explores why unpacking every problem can sometimes do more harm than good in your...
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Ep 82 - How to Sabotage Your Marriage With Money
In Episode 82 of Operation: Thriving Marriage, Bryon and Jen Harvey tackle a topic that hits close to home for nearly every couple: how mishandling money can sabotage your marriage. Bryon begins the conversation by asking Jen, “You deal with a lot of different family issues as a lawyer. What do…
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Ep 81 - How to Sabotage Communication (Part 2)
In this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, we’re continuing our conversation on how couples sabotage communication in marriage. Last time, we talked about harboring resentment and bottling up emotions — if you haven’t listened to that episode yet, we encourage you to go back and check it…
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Ep 80 - How to Sabotage Communication
In this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, we’re diving into two of the biggest ways couples sabotage communication without even realizing it: harboring resentment and bottling up feelings. Communication is essential to solving any problem in marriage, and if you can’t talk openly and...
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Ep 79 - What is Love
Episode 75: What Is Love? - Operation: Thriving Marriage Welcome back to Operation: Thriving Marriage! In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most fundamental aspects of both faith and relationships: What Is Love? Episode Summary: Love is often misunderstood in our culture, reduced to just a...
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Ep 78 - We Marry Our Unfinished Business
In this episode of Operation: Thriving Marriage, we dive into the idea that we often marry our unfinished business. Relationship patterns, childhood wounds, and unmet emotional needs can shape our marriages in ways we don’t even realize. But the good news? With self-awareness and God’s guidance…
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Ep 77 - Commitment: Not Getting Divorced is not Enough
Podcast Notes for Operation: Thriving Marriage Episode 78: Commitment is More Than Not Getting Divorced Commitment in marriage is often misunderstood. Many couples believe it simply means not getting divorced, but staying married isn’t enough to create a thriving relationship. True commitment...
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Ep 76 - Why Men Don’t Feel Safe
Podcast Notes for Operation: Thriving Marriage Episode 76: Things That Hurt Men Introduction In marriage, safety should be foundational—just as it is in the military. While service members are trained to recognize and defend against dangers, the same principle applies to relationships. Marriage...
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Ep 75 - New Love Languages
Episode 75: New Love Languages Welcome to Operation: Thriving Marriage! In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of love languages—one of the most helpful tools for building strong, loving relationships. While Dr. Gary Chapman’s original five love languages have impacted countless…
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Ep 74 - Combining Accounts; Yes or No?
**Episode 74: Combining Accounts; Yes or No? | Operation: Thriving Marriage Podcast** In this episode, Bryon and Jen explore a question often asked during premarital coaching and live events but rarely discussed openly in marriage circles: *Should we combine our bank accounts?* While questions...
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Ep 73 - Being Your Spouse’s Peace
Episode 73: Being Your Spouse’s Peace - Operation: Thriving Marriage Introduction We recently read an article titled, "Being a Man's Peace," but what does that really mean? Does peace depend on one spouse, or is it something deeper? We’ll break down this idea and see how it aligns—or…
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Ep 72 - Can I Still Be Friends With My Ex?
**Podcast Episode Notes for "Operation: Thriving Marriage"** **Episode 72: Can I Still Be Friends With My Ex?** **Introduction** - Is it possible or wise to stay friends with an ex? How do different people feel about maintaining such relationships, especially within the context of a marriage? In...
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Ep 71 - What Does the Bible Really Say About Marital Submission
**Introduction** Welcome to another episode of *Operation: Thriving Marriage*. Today, we're diving into one of the most challenging and divisive topics in Christian marriage—submission. Bryon and Jen explore why submission stirs such strong reactions and what it really means from a biblical...
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Ep 70 - Sex After Kids
**Episode 70: Sex After Kids** In this episode of *Operation: Thriving Marriage*, we tackle the challenge of keeping intimacy alive after having children. Sex is essential for a strong marriage, fostering connection, happiness, and intimacy. However, once kids enter the picture, maintaining a...
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Ep 69 - I Feel More Like a Roommate than a Spouse
In this episode of the Operation: Thriving Marriage Podcast we answer another listener question. In this episode Deanna asked how to deal with the dreaded roommate phase. She says she feels more a roommate than a wife. This is a difficult but common experience for couples especially after 3 - 5...
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Ep 68 - Friends, Finances, and Your Marriage
In Episode 69 of Operation: Thriving Marriage, we focus on how friendships impact the financial health of a marriage. Jen shares personal stories about how her friends influence her relationship and finances, reflecting Jimmy Evans' insight from XO Marriage that our friends shape our future. We...
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Ep 67 - Through the Eyes of a Child
In this enlightening episode of the Operation: Thriving Marriage podcast, we turn the spotlight on our first guests - our kids! Join us as we dive into the world of marriage from a child's perspective, exploring their candid thoughts, heartfelt observations, and innocent wisdom about what it…
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Ep 66 - Spicing Things Up
In this episode of the Operation: Thriving Marriage Podcast, we answer a listener question. Megen asked “How to spice things up in marriage without cheating.” Marriages all go through phase in sex and intimacy. There are times when sex is less frequent than one or both of you desire. There are…
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Ep 65 - Flood of Anger
Welcome to Operation: Thriving Marriage. In today's episode, we address a common marital issue—anger. Often, we blame our spouse for making us angry, creating a cycle of blame and frustration. But here's the truth: it's not our spouse who controls our emotions; it's us. We dive into how to break...
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Ep 64 - Trad Wives
Welcome to Episode 64 of Operation: Thriving Marriage! In this episode, we delve into the topic of Trad Wives, exploring what it means to be a Trad Wife, its roots in nostalgia versus scripture, and its impact on modern marriages. Hosts Bryon and Jen kick off the discussion by questioning the...
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Ep 63 - Critical Spouses
Welcome to Episode 63 of Operation: Thriving Marriage! In this episode, we delve into the delicate balance between criticism and growth within marriage. We explore the concept that holiness, not just happiness, is a key goal. First, we address the challenge posed by criticism, often a significant...
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Ep 62 - Relationship Jet Lag
Welcome to Operation: Thriving Marriage, where we dive deep into the intricacies of relationships and provide actionable insights to help your marriage flourish. In this episode, we explore the concept of "Relationship Jet Lag."Host Bryon kicks off the conversation with his recent frequent…
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It‘s not enough to have your marriage survive. We want your marriage to thrive! Bringing unique perspectives from counseling individuals and couples in the church, the law, and the military, Bryon and Jennifer Harvey bring a wealth of experience and perspective to Operation: Thriving Marriage.
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