The Redeemed Marriage Podcast

Newly engaged or decades in? This candid conversation with Rusty and Heather unpacks one of the most practical skills for a healthy marriage: love your spouse the way they want to be loved—not just how love comes naturally to you. Using the Five Love Languages framework (words of affirmation, quality time, acts of service, gifts, and physical touch), they share real-life stories of how needs shift across seasons of life—work change...

Expectations can make or break a marriage—and they’re usually invisible until they collide. In this honest, light-hearted episode, Rusty and Heather share real stories (toilet seats, toothpaste, yard work, and yes…Downton Abbey) to show how unspoken expectations create conflict and how simple conversations create connection. Whether you’re engaged, newly married, or 29 years in, you’ll learn practical ways to name what you want, li...

This week on The Redeemed Marriage Podcast, Rusty and Heather continue their special “Before the Vows” series—an honest, hope-filled look at what every couple needs to know before (and after) saying "I do."

In this episode, they discuss the crucial topic of boundaries. While it might not feel like the most romantic subject, it’s one of the most important building blocks of a healthy, lasting marriage. Whether a couple is preparing ...

This week on The Redeemed Marriage Podcast, Rusty and Heather kick off a brand-new series called “Before the Vows.” Inspired by their son’s recent engagement, they share timeless truths that every couple—whether dating, engaged, or married for decades—needs to know.

In this episode, they open up about some of the biggest misconceptions couples carry into marriage—like expecting a spouse to “complete you” or assuming they can meet e...

In the powerful conclusion to their four-part series, Rusty and Heather share the road to redemption after the painful confession that nearly destroyed their marriage. They pick up right where the story left off, walking through the raw and honest moments that followed the revelation—when non-negotiables had to be set, boundaries had to be drawn, and a clear line in the sand was established.

They describe the moment of true brokenn...

What happens in the critical hours and days after infidelity comes to light? In this pivotal episode of The Redeemed Marriage Podcast, Rusty and Heather Bryant share the raw aftermath of confession—the fear, chaos, and the moment their private pain became a public reality. Rusty reveals the non-negotiable boundaries he set to give their marriage any chance of survival. Heather opens up about her journey from regret and shame to tru...

An affair doesn’t begin in a single moment of passion—it starts with quiet compromises and subtle shifts of the heart. In this second part of their powerful testimony series, Rusty and Heather Bryant revisit the season before the confession that forever changed their marriage. With raw vulnerability, Heather shares how seemingly harmless “what if” thoughts and a craving for affirmation outside of her marriage slowly eroded her foun...

In a single night, a confession of infidelity shattered their marriage—and opened the door for God to rewrite their story. On August 23, 2011, Rusty and Heather Bryant’s marriage faced its breaking point. After 15 years together, Heather confessed to an affair—a moment that devastated their relationship and set them on a path they never could have imagined. In this deeply personal episode of The Redeemed Marriage Podcast, they invi...

In this week’s episode of The Redeemed Marriage Podcast, Rusty and Heather take on some classic marriage advice in a lighthearted game of “Truth or Trash.” From the famous “Never go to bed angry” to “Marriage is 50/50,” they dissect some of the most common sayings passed down through generations—sharing their personal perspectives, agreeing, disagreeing, and having a little fun along the way! They’ll dive into the real meaning behi...

This week on The Redeemed Marriage Podcast, Rusty and Heather celebrate their 29th wedding anniversary with honest reflections on love, redemption, and real-life struggles after infidelity. In this deeply personal episode, they share how even joyful moments like an anniversary can still stir up pain, triggers, and shame—especially when betrayal is part of your story.

Heather vulnerably opens up about battling feelings of unworthine...

The viral 'Kiss Cam' moment has sparked countless memes and a lot of laughs, but it also opens up a much deeper conversation. For Rusty and Heather, it brings up raw emotions from their own story of walking through a painful and public mess. In this episode, they go beyond the memes to look at the destructive power of secrets, the reality of public shame, and the incredible opportunity for God to bring redemption from the rubble. T...

This week on the Redeemed Marriage podcast, the tables are turned! After putting Heather in the hot seat last week, it's Rusty's turn to answer 10 surprising questions about what he finds romantic. If you've ever wondered what men really want when it comes to romance in marriage, this episode is a must-listen.

Join Rusty and Heather for a fun, revealing, and honest conversation that goes beyond the typical date night ideas. Discove...

Do you assume you know what your spouse finds romantic? As Rusty and Heather approach their 29th wedding anniversary, they kick off a brand new series to discover if the definition of romance changes over the years. In this fun and insightful episode, Rusty puts Heather in the hot seat with 10 specific questions to uncover what romance, connection, and intimacy look like for her today. Join them for an honest conversation about pla...

What does it actually mean for a wife to submit to her husband? In this episode of their Summer Shorts series, Rusty and Heather take on one of the most sensitive and misunderstood topics in Christian marriage, based on a fantastic listener question. Using Ephesians 5 as a guide, they break down the concept of biblical submission, moving beyond the idea of a simple command or hierarchy.

Discover why the context of these verses, inc...

Welcome back to Summer Shorts on the Redeemed Marriage Podcast with Rusty and Heather Bryant! In this episode, they look into a deeply personal and common question submitted by a listener: "How am I supposed to forgive the other person involved in my spouse’s infidelity?"

If you're struggling with anger, resentment, and the pain of betrayal caused by your spouse's infidelity, and find it incredibly difficult to forgive the other pe...

Hello folks! Summer Shorts are back, and this week Rusty and Heather are tackling a really important and sensitive question about rebuilding intimacy in marriage. 

If your marriage has been rocked by betrayal, broken trust, or significant emotional pain, and you're wondering how to even begin the journey back to physical intimacy, this episode is for you. Rusty and Heather share candidly from their own journey, discussing the cruci...

This Father's Day week, join Rusty and Heather Bryant on the Redeemed Marriage Podcast for a deeply personal and vulnerable conversation about true manhood. Rusty shares candidly how Heather's infidelity and betrayal profoundly impacted his identity as a man, forcing him to confront deep insecurities and redefine strength.

In this special episode, Heather asks Rusty probing qu...

Welcome back to the Redeemed Marriage Podcast! Rusty and Heather are reunited in the studio after a busy few weeks navigating summer schedules and individual commitments. This episode, they discuss fostering connection and communication in marriage by spontaneously answering questions from the popular book "365 Connecting Questions for Couples.”

Get ready for some raw and vulnerable moments as they tackle tough topics like money in...

Feeling stuck in your marriage after betrayal, infidelity, or past mistakes? Join Rusty and Heather Bryant in this episode of The Redeemed Marriage Podcast as they explore the difficult journey of getting "unstuck." They discuss the impact of being trapped by past hurts, whether you're the one who was betrayed or the one who caused the pain, struggling with guilt and shame.

Discover why it's crucial to make the conscious choice to ...