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Amplified Marriage

Bryan and Natalie Grantwww.amplifiedmarriage.ca

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.

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Episodes

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 us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SH...

May 25, 202141 minSeason 2Ep. 15

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. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Amplifi...

May 11, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 14

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 [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Amplified) Tags: ma...

Apr 27, 202142 minSeason 2Ep. 13

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 [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay co...

Mar 22, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 12

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 other and a great marriage. Your past doesn't control your future. Go to this website to view Ben and Jen's work. https://opulentproductions.ca/ Follow them on Facebook: @opulentproductionskelowna Follo...

Mar 09, 20211 hr 10 min

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 [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear fr...

Feb 23, 202133 minSeason 2Ep. 10

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 secrets?? Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay ...

Feb 09, 202131 minSeason 2Ep. 9

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 something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show S...

Jan 26, 202130 minSeason 2Ep. 8

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 for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRI...

Jan 12, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 7

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 something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show SU...

Dec 29, 202035 minSeason 2Ep. 6

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 a fulfilling, successful, marriage. The question of the day is: Do you communicate effectively?? Below is a link to the Love Language test by Gary Chapman. Love Language Test Thanks for listening. We app...

Dec 22, 202032 minSeason 2Ep. 5

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 essential to a fulfilling, successful, marriage. The question of the day is: Do you communicate effectively?? Below is a link to the Love Language test by Gary Chapman. Love Language Test Thanks for listen...

Dec 01, 202031 minSeason 2Ep. 4

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 fulfilling, successful, marriage. The question of the day is: Do you communicate effectively?? Below is a link to the Love Language test by Gary Chapman. Love Language Test Thanks for listening. We appr...

Nov 24, 202033 minSeason 2Ep. 3

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, successful, marriage. The question of the day is: Do you communicate effectively?? Below is a link to the Love Language test by Gary Chapman. Love Language Test Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you wan...

Nov 17, 202033 minSeason 2Ep. 2

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 Test Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connec...

Nov 10, 202030 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Season 1 Ep.20 // Nothing Endures but Change!

In this week's podcast, we discuss some strategies to use if one person in the marriage is unwilling to change. We break apart some common attitudes of the unwilling, and discuss our own experience with this struggle. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRI...

Oct 20, 202043 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Season 1 Ep.19 // 5 ways to work through stress together

Hashtag#instastress In this week's chat, we talk about how to handle stress, not just through the pandemic, but give some tips to not only survive but thrive in your marriage through all the stresses and pressures of life. If you have any comments or want to add to the list of de-stressors. We would love to hear from you. Thanks for listening. We appreciate you. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hea...

Oct 13, 202033 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Season 1 Ep. 18 // Can you survive a Jekyll and Hyde.

In this episode, we dive deeper into the beginning of our marriage talk about the patterns, poor choices, and some of the issues we had coming into the union. We had the most brutal first years of marriage together. This episode is filled with some great nuggets and gives you listeners a glimpse into what our relationship was like from the start of the nuptials. We also want you to know marriage can recover and be amazing. Thanks for listening. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. ...

Oct 06, 202047 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Season 1 Ep. 17 // What Happens if your Marriage Falls Apart

This week we have a frank conversation about divorce. We chat with our special guest, Linda Grant, about her divorce, warning signs, thoughts, and a few things she wished she would have different and much more. This episode is filled with some great nuggets and gives us a glimpse into what divorce might look like. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected...

Sep 29, 202049 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Season 1 Ep. 16 // Do You Want To Change??

In this episode, we discuss some things regarding change. Can people change? How long does it take to change? What if I change but my spouse doesn't? We believe change is possible. Change is possible but focus is required. - Mike Ashcroft Take a listen as we discuss how change is good for you. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriag...

Sep 22, 202032 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Season 1 Ep. 15 // Married after Children

In this episode, we talk about the danger of putting children before your spouse. Your spouse was there before the kids and we need to prioritize our marriage relationship. When we invest in our spouse, we are better able to be the best parents we can be. Take a listen as we discuss what happens to our Marriage after Children. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. S...

Sep 15, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Season 1 Ep. 14 // To Forgive or Not to Forgive. That is the Question.

In this episode, we talk about the act of seeking forgiveness and asking for forgiveness. We want to encourage you to make the default setting in your marriage forgiveness. Take a listen as we discuss what happens when exercise forgiveness in our relationships. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a tex...

Sep 05, 202029 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Season 1 Ep.13 // Intimacy: Not just about Netflix and Chill

In this episode, we have a chat about some foundational ideas that lead to having string intimacy in marriage. Intimacy is more than sex. It's about the mind, heart, soul, and emotions. Take care of those and sex is the best. Take a listen as we discuss some ways to develop intimacy in marriage. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marri...

Aug 30, 202030 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Season 1 Ep. 12 // Work Life Balance

In this episode, we have a conversation about Work Like Balance and what that means and how to work hard at finding a healthy balance. It’s a challenge to work on and improve your marriage if you never make time for it. Take a listen as we discuss some ways to figure out how to balance your marriage in a healthy way. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connec...

Aug 16, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Season 1 Ep. 11 // Refresh Refresh Refresh

In this episode, we give 6 ways to "Refresh" your marriage. The 6th one might be some of you listeners favourite. In the Covid world we live in, instead of looking for way out of our marriage. Let's seek out ways to refresh it and make it better. Take a listen as we discuss some ways to deal with disappointment. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected t...

Aug 09, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Season 1 Ep.10 // Dealing with Disappointment

Disappointment is death blow to dreams if not dealt with. Sometimes disappointment changes the way we view things, the way we communicate with our spouse, or our children. Moving forward through disappointment is challenging, but extremely important. Take a listen as we discuss some ways to deal with disappointment. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connect...

Aug 02, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Season 1 Ep. 9 // Do you love without conditions?

Loving without conditions may be one of the hardest things to do in a marriage. Striving to serve and love your spouse should be the direction we choose, but sometimes we allow hurt, disappointment and wounds to create a chasm between us. Take a listen as we discuss some ways to love each other unconditionally. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to...

Jul 26, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 9

Season 1 Ep. 8 // How to make it last!

Marriage is challenging. Conflict is difficult. Finances are sometimes hard to navigate, We talk in this episode about our own tough beginning of our marriage and chat about a few things we learned on the way. We hope this episode is encouraging and you feel like you can overcome any marriage hurdle after you listen. Take a listen and let us know what you think. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE &am...

Jul 19, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Season 1 Ep. 7 // WIIFM (What is WIIFM)

This week's episode is a follow-up conversation to last week's podcast. We have a conversation about some of the reasons we may be looking at our marriage as more of a contract vs a covenant. At the end of the chat, we give some practical tips to move from "ME" to "WE". Take a listen and let us know what you think. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connecte...

Jul 12, 202028 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Season 1 Ep. 6 // Are you in marriage for "ME" or "We".

Today we discuss Contract vs Covenant. Are you treating your marriage like a business transaction or a healthy, loving, give and take relationship. Are you in it for "ME or "WE"? Take a listen and let us know what you think. Thanks for joining us. If you want us to discuss something for a podcast. Let us know at [email protected] SUBSCRIBE LIKE & SHARE We want to hear from you. Stay connected to Amplified Marriage Website Instagram Send us a text Support the show SUBSCRIBE LIKE &am...

Jul 05, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 6
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