What if a Wife Struggles to Submit?
From Fierce Marriage by Ryan and Selena Frederick
March 10, 2026 · 31 min · Season 7 · Episode 434
About this episode
The episode explores the concept of submission in marriage and the challenges wives face in this area.
Modern culture has branded "submission" as an outdated, oppressive concept, but the Bible describes it as the very fertilizer that allows a marriage to thrive. Today, we dive deep into the real reasons wives struggle to submit, the danger of the "jellyfish husband," and the importance of sacrificial leadership. RESOURCES: Master marital communication: https://speak.fiercemarriage.com Take the 31-Day Pursuit Challenge: https://31daypursuit.com Pray for your spouse with intention: https://40prayers.com To learn more about becoming a Christian, visit: https://thenewsisgood.com This ministry is entirely listener-supported. To partner with us, visit https://fiercemarriage.com/partner Good news! You can now find FULL video episodes on our YouTube channel, The Fierce Family. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkyO4yVeRdODrpsyXLhEr7w to subscribe and watch. We hope to see you there!
People in this episode
Hosts: Ryan Frederick, Selena Frederick
Topics covered
- submission
- marriage
- sacrificial leadership
- communication
- cultural perspectives
Keywords
- submission
- marriage
- sacrificial leadership
- communication
- jellyfish husband
- Christianity
- spirituality
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Fierce Marriage, YouTube, The Fierce Family, 40 Prayers, 31-Day Pursuit Challenge, The News is Good
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