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Leading from the strength of the backbone, with the heart of compassion.❤ Leading from the strength of the backbone, with the heart of compassion.❤ Leading from the strength of the backbone, with the heart of compassion.❤ Leading from the strength of the backbone, with the heart of compassion.❤ Leading from the strength of the backbone, with the heart of compassion.❤ Leading from the strength of the backbone, with the heart of compassion.❤
Lead with Marriage

Lead your marriage with heart and backbone.

Ryan and Candy Pedersen share honest conversations, hard-won lessons, and biblical principles for couples who want to grow stronger together, one step at a time.

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The Walk It Off Podcast

Becoming an overcomer in body, mind, and spirit. Candy and Ryan talk through daily challenges, resilience, marriage, and faith, and why sometimes the best thing you can do is take a breath and walk it off.

New Thing Coming!!

Aug 2, 2025 · Candy and Ryan announce Walk It Off marriage leadership, guidance for couples navigating challenges and deepening connection.

11 min

Skinny in the Kitchen with guests Ken and Kelly

Apr 21, 2025 · Ken and Kelly Kilcullen share a wellness journey driven by a meaningful purpose.

28 min

What the 4DX, The Secret Sauce to Your Goals

Feb 8, 2025 · The 4 Disciplines of Execution: focus, lead measures, scoreboards, and accountability.

17 min

The Absolute BEST Workout Plan EVER!!!

Jan 22, 2025 · Why consistency beats perfection every time.

28 min

Pink Stickers and Humble Beginnings

Jan 8, 2025 · Their story from first date through the challenges and growth of marriage.

27 min

Episodes pull automatically from the Walk It Off RSS feed (feeds.buzzsprout.com/1942693.rss).

Biblical Marriage Leadership

Leading well starts at home

Timeless principles from Scripture that help couples lead each other with humility, strength, and love.

Philippians 2:3-4

Lead by serving

"In humility, each counting others better than himself; each of you not just looking to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others."

Servant leadership is the backbone of a strong marriage. Ask daily: how can I serve my spouse today?

Ecclesiastes 4:12

Build a threefold cord

"A threefold cord is not quickly broken."

A marriage anchored in God has a strength that two people alone can't sustain.

Proverbs 15:1

Speak with gentleness

"A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."

How you say it matters as much as what you say. Lead the conversation with a calm heart.

Colossians 3:13

Forgive quickly

"Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other... even as Christ forgave you, so you also do."

Keep short accounts. Forgiveness is a decision you make before you feel it.

Ephesians 4:2-3

Guard your unity

"With patience, bearing with one another in love; being eager to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace."

You're on the same team. Protect your oneness from busyness, stress, and outside pressure.

1 Peter 4:8

Love deeply

"Above all things be earnest in your love among yourselves, for love covers a multitude of sins."

Choose love on the ordinary days. That is where lasting marriages are built.

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Marriage leadership with Ryan & Candy

We're building marriage leadership experiences for couples: workshops, retreats, and one-on-one sessions grounded in biblical principles and real life. Join the waitlist to be the first to know.

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