Awesome Marriage Podcast (Dr. Kim Kimberling)

Have you heard the term “undivorced?” What does it mean to just “exist” together in a marriage? Well, we’re here to say marriage can be a lot more fun and exciting when you put in the effort to connect with your spouse and build that relationship! One easy way to do that is with touchpoints. No matter how busy you are, you can build these into your day and be on your way toward an awesome marriage! Listen today to find out more. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

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*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

Is it abuse or is it bad behavior? Today Dr. David E Clarke joins Dr. Kim to tackle this tough topic with tough love. Dr. David E. Clarke is a Christian psychologist, speaker, and author who guides people toward healthy lives, marriages, and families through his Bible-based teaching and therapy. In today’s episode he explains the difference between abuse and bad behavior, touches on narcissism and gaslighting, and shares an effective, biblical approach for any spouse who is dealing with this situation. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

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*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• Abusive behavior is never ok. If you’re being abused, please get out and get help. If you suspect any emotional or physical abuse is going on in your marriage, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at https://www.thehotline.org or 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)

• Dr. Clarke’s Book, Enough is Enough, gives more details on how to make the plan work. 
• More info and resources are available on Dr. Clarke’s Website
• If your marriage is safe, but is really struggling right now, our Marriage 911 Course was made for couples just like you

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because learning to make decisions wisely and peacefully together is a crucial part of having an awesome marriage. In this podcast Christina and Dr. Kim talk about making major life decisions in marriage. They share about the most common major life decisions and wise ways of going about making these major life decisions in unity with your spouse.

Tune in to learn more about how to make wise major life decisions in marriage!

Last week on the podcast Dr. Kim & Christina talked about 4 things that are scaring them about modern marriages. They talked about how to avoid these trends that could hurt your marriages.

But there are lots of good things to be said about modern marriages! So this week Dr. Kim and Christina share about the 4 main things that they see in modern marriages that are really working!

Tune in to hear the first 2 awesome things that we are seeing in modern marriages!

RESOURCES

• A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy
• Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago and the response we’ve received from it has been incredible. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now.

SPONSORS

• Thank you to PrepDish for sponsoring this podcast episode! Prep Dish is a healthy meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a done-for-you grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You’ll do your chopping and mixing ahead, and then come dinner time you just put it all together - without the guesswork. You’ll save time and have delicious meals. PrepDish is offering our listeners (THAT’S YOU!) a FREE 2-week trial to try it out. Two weeks of meal planning done for you for FREE. Check out https://prepdish.com/awesomemarriage for this amazing deal!

Here at Awesome Marriage we want every marriage to work and believe God can restore any marriage. But the ugly truth is, divorce happens. God hates divorce, he doesn’t hate divorced people. Although we don’t support divorce, we want to provide some gospel-centered wisdom for how to deal with it if it comes your way and you can’t avoid it. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk specifically about communicating your divorce to loved ones.

Tune in to learn more about how to communicate your divorce to loved ones.  

This week it’s the husbands’ turn to weigh in. Today we hear what men said they wish their wives knew about sex. Would your husband agree? Dr. Kim strongly encourages couples to talk about their sex life, not argue about it, but… most couples don’t! So listening to today’s episode together is an easy way to start the conversation. 

Sex in your marriage matters because God created it to draw spouses together, but all too often pain and tension lead to exactly the opposite. Tune in today to learn the next steps in your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

• Some common Christian sex myths that might be hindering your sex life...

• ... And what the Bible says about them

• Some really effective ways to talk about sex with your spouse ...

• ... And some others you definitely want to avoid

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Set your marriage up for better satisfaction in the bedroom with the Think Sex Challenge

• The 4th Annual Online Marriage Retreat launches THIS WEEK! This year’s theme is Refresh: Break Through the Barriers to an Awesome Marriage and this retreat is packed with helpful sessions from amazing speakers. Click HERE for all the details! 

• Ready to gain REAL freedom and healing from porn in your marriage? Learn more about how you can do that with our new course, Marriage Undefiled: How To Overcome Porn and Heal Your Marriage. 

• Has sex has fallen down the list of priorities? In Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half Dr. Kim and Nancy tell how they have handled the challenges to their sex life later in marriage. 

• We highly recommend the book Celebration of Sex to educate yourself and your spouse on exactly what works for the two of you!

Raising children is not for the faint of heart. Parenting elementary aged children comes with its own unique set of challenges: busy schedules, discipline, dealing with your children’s friends and their influence, teaching them responsibility, ungrateful hearts and comparison, not to mention all the struggles with technology! In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina address the challenges of raising elementary kids and some tips for how to survive this season with your marriage intact.

Tune in to learn marriage musts when you have kids in elementary school!

When you fight do you win or does your marriage?

Get Dr. Kim’s latest ebook Creating A Dream Marriage Part 4 - Fighting Until Your Marriage Wins with ANY donation to Awesome Marriage this month. In this short mini-book, Dr. Kim gives couples a better understanding of which unseen issues may be driving their fights, as well as tools to work together on a resolution, and essential rules for how to fight fair.

This is a mini series on 3 tips to thriving as a stepparent. Being a stepparent comes with some unique challenges that can often put a strain on your marriage. So this week we wanted to address that and give all stepparents some advice on how to stepparent well and get their marriage good.

In this series we will be sharing 3 tips to thriving as a stepparent. We will be going over 1 tip each day. Today’s tip is: realize it takes time.

Tune in to learn more!   

Are your kids protected from p*rn? Do they know how to fight back? What if they’ve already been exposed to it? 

So many parents do not know how to protect their kids from porn, or how to equip them with what to do if they are exposed to it. We are so pleased to hear from Kristen Jenson today on the podcast with the answers to your questions. Equip yourself so that you can equip kids well. 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

• The hidden mental health dangers of p*rn 

• The scripts parents need to discuss p*rn with their kids’

• Tips for digital safety in today's technology-driven world.

• When should you start talking to your kids about p*rn?

• Which phones are safer for kids? 

• Resources that will help you guide your kids or grandchildren 

• The need for open conversations that can protect children's innocence.

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

Couples Conversation Guide: 

Main takeaway:  Your kids & grandkids need a plan in place to protect them from the danger of porn exposure and addiction. Today’s episode will equip you to make that plan. 

Questions to Discuss: 

1. Have you taken the time to equip your kids with what to do if they are exposed to porn? 

2. Do you have a plan to resist the temptation of porn or explicit materials? 

3. If not, use the resources below to develop a plan today. 

QUOTES 

•  “If you’re worried about what to do with your kids about p*rn, this podcast is for you.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “P*rnography is fueling a huge rise in child-on-child harmful sexual behavior.” - Kristen Jenson 

• “How do you talk to kids about it in a way that doesn’t scare them, doesn’t scare the parents and gives them a real plan?”  - Kristen Jenson 

• “We all need scripts for certain life situations. There are no scripts passed down for this problem.” - Kristen Jenson 

• “We live in a world awash with addiction. We need to teach our kids how to protect their brains from addiction.” - Kristen Jenson 

• “P*rnography is the tool of choice. If kids know what to do, they’re going to be that much safer.”  - Kristen Jenson 

• “We have an opportunity to say, no this isn’t normal. No, this isn’t healthy.”  - Kristen Jenson 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  

• Purchase Kristen’s books: Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids, Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr., and the Guidebook for Counseling Kids

• Learn about our the brand new curriculum Brain Defense: Digital Safety

• Keep current with empowering articles From Defend Young Minds 

• Use the instantly-downloadable guides to help you teach your child 

• Follow Defend Young Minds on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn

If your marriage communication is a struggle, you are NOT alone. So many marriage issues come back to communication, and if your communication is awesome, your marriage will be too! But most of us will have some trouble with communicating well with our spouse, and it’s the biggest issue couples ask us for help with. That’s why today we’re equipping you with 6 tips to communicate well in the good times and in the bad. 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include:  

• How to talk so your spouse can listen 

• Use the “title page” trick to help your spouse listen to you 

• Dr. Kim’s 6 tips to communicate well

• How to find a good counselor if you need one 

• How to restart the openness & honesty in your marriage 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES 

• “I think what happens for guys is that when we’re dating our future wife, we up our game.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “It’s hard for me to put my thoughts and feelings into succinct words.I can easily ramble on… but that doesn’t make for good communication.” - Lindsay Few 

• “The bottom line is you want them to hear what you’re saying, so how do you best communicate in a way that they’re going to hear it?”  - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “If you’re going through a hard time, call it that. Work together to reclaim your time and energy.” - Lindsay Few 

• “We can’t give away every piece of our heart, mind, time and energy to things that drain the life out of us.” - Lindsay Few 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Get the Couple’s Conversation Guide for each episode by signing up here! 

• The Sex Talk course equips you to teach your kids about sex in a biblical, God-honoring way

• Dr. Kim’s blogs on questions to ask your counselor:

• 4 Qualities Your Christian Counselor Needs

• 3 Things A Counselor Needs To Believe to Help Your Marriage  

• 3 Mistakes Couples Make When They Try Counseling

• Our FREE Weekly Check In Guide helps with regular communication 

• Making Your Marriage a Refuge with Special Guest Gary Thomas Ep. 530

• Achieving Awesome Communication in Marriage YouVersion Plan

The holidays can highlight grief and loss in our life. It’s a time that is centered around nostalgia, memories, and family. So it’s no surprise that the holidays can bring up a lot of grief for people who have experienced loss. 

In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about grief and how to support each other as a married couple as one or both of you grieve. 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

• “During the holidays, set aside time to think about the person you’ve lost. ” - Dr. Kim
• “Don’t smother your feelings, take time to grieve your lost loved one.” - Dr. Kim
• “Don’t feel like you have to say the perfect thing to your grieving spouse. Just be there for them.” - Dr. Kim
• “The way you deal with grief is by going through it.” - Dr. Kim
• “You can cling to the promises of God found in the Bible when you’re grieving.” - Christina
• “Jesus shows us that it’s ok to grieve.” - Dr. Kim
• “God can handle your questions and anger.” - Christina
• “Everyone experiences grief differently.” - Dr. Kim
• “Give your spouse lots of grace as they grieve.” - Dr. Kim
• “You can’t fix the situation for your spouse but you can walk with them through it.” - Dr. Kim

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Plant Package for sponsoring this podcast episode! With Plant Package, the prep work of gardening is done for you. Plant Package is delivered straight to your door with easy instructions on how to plant your fun new plant that even someone with a black thumb could execute! Plant Package selects durable seasonal plants, an appropriate and stylish container, sends just the right amount of soil and plant food, and includes instructions for assembly and plant care. The Plants can thrive indoors or outdoors – the choice is yours! Use the code “awesome” to receive a FREE Starter Kit with your order. Starter kits include gardening gloves, a gardening shovel, and farm hand’s soap. Simply select “ADD STARTER KIT” and enter the code AWESOME on the payment checkout page. 

RESOURCES

• Need help building unity in your marriage? Snag our brand new resource Diary of An Awesome Marriage: The Couple’s Unity Building Journal today! This resource is a 23 page PDF, with 9 sections on common areas that marriages. Each section has questions for you to reflect on, pray about, answer, and then discuss with your spouse. Get closer by getting more unified on the things that matter!
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email, text, or podcast here! 
• Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out earlier this year. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, what are you waiting for? Order here now. 

Ministry couples face both unique joys and unique challenges. If you’ve been around Awesome Marriage for a while, you’ve probably heard Dr. Kim say to put God first and your spouse second. But when your job is ministry, it can be really hard to balance your vocational ministry with your primary ministry - your marriage. Today we’re talking about how to keep your marriage thriving when you are in ministry.

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

• The surprising data on how ministry affects marriage and family 

• Our personal experiences of what makes ministry hard on marriage

• What to do if you work in a ministry culture that does not prioritize marriage or family

• 4 specific ways to protect and build your marriage 

 *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Don't let your ministry take out your marriage! The Sustaining Your Marriage In Ministry online course was designed to help you through the challenges you face. Learn more HERE.

• Our friends at Emotionally Healthy Discipleship offer resources that equip leaders to lead from their inner life with Christ.  

• Anything you want to hear about that we missed today? Shoot me an email and let us know! 

Laughter bonds people and while you were dating laughter was most likely a big part of your dating relationship and something that made you fall in love. Unfortunately, too many of us stop laughing together at some point after marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina share about laughter and why it can keep your marriage healthy and how to get it back if it’s lacking in your marriage.

Tune in to learn more about laughter in marriage and how to keep your marriage healthy!

God tells us to set our minds on things above, to pray with His Kingdom in mind, and to live as though our world isn’t our forever home - because it isn’t. But it can be so easy to get sucked into the world we are in now and what’s right in front of us. 

In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to cultivate a kingdom marriage. 

RESOURCES

• This month’s resource at Awesome Marriage is ‘Every Moment Scripture For Your Marriage.’ This resource is a great way to speak God’s truth into your marriage, even in the midst of difficulties. Every Moment Scripture For Your Marriage’  is a 13 page PDF, with 12 bible verse cards & 12 marriage encouragement cards to help you prepare and face the storms that come your way in your marriage. Grab your resource here! Thank you for making the ministry possible! 
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email, text, or podcast here! 

Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out earlier this year. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now.

The words of our spouse can lift us up or tear us down. What we say speaks life or death. When we talk negatively about our spouse, we give in to more negative thinking about our spouse. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about this destructive habit and how to avoid it.

Tune in to learn more!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it’s an issue that we all face at some point in our marriage: having to heal after bad decision making. In this podcast Dr. Kim & Christina share real life examples and personal stories of what it looks like to heal well after bad decisions and how to rebuild trust in your marriage after bad decisions have been made.

Tune in to learn more about healing after bad decisions!

Today on the podcast we welcome special guests Lynn & David Cherry with us. Lynn is an author and speaker and writes devotions at Shoreline Church in Austin TX. She also contributes to Created Woman and Affair Recovery. Lynn has a passion for sharing hope and freedom. She writes about motherhood, marriage, and moving forward after betrayal.

Lynn & David join Dr. Kim today as they talk about showing affection in marriage. They share biblical insights and practical advice on how to show affection in marriage and how to keep your marriage healthy.

Tune in below to learn more about showing affection in marriage!

RESOURCES

You can read more about Lynn and the incredible ministry she does by checking out her website. Be sure to check out her blogs on marriage and her latest book, Keep Walking 40 Days to Hope and Freedom After Betrayal. You can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about myths people believe about marriage. Today on the podcast Nils, Christina, and Dr. Kim discuss the myth: I still have a right to privacy.

They share where this myth comes from and why it’s bad to believe it. They give practical advice and share real life examples.

Tune in to learn more about this myth and how to make sure you aren’t believing it in your own marriage!

Research shows that 69% of marital conflict is never resolved. We either sweep it under the rug, avoid the pain points, or get stuck in a cycle of conflict that may cause pain but not find resolution. Today Dr. Kim talks with special guest Anne Nelson, about the 4-stage process to break the fight cycle and heal your marriage from conflict. Anne is a Christian counselor who helps couples and individuals to find the fully thriving life God has for them. 

Episode highlights include: 

• Why we get stuck in the conflict cycle and how to get out

• Some reasons that counseling might not “work” and what to do if that happens to you

• How to start recognizing and healing unaddressed issues affecting your marriage 

• Specific questions can we use to challenge our assumptions in marriage 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

Resources: 

• Connect with Anne and see her marriage resources on FullyThriving.com and on Instagram @Fully Thriving.
• Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months’ new resource – and so much more! Learn more here. 
• Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim’s Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you’ll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!  
• Dr. Kim’s weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. 
• Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

Thank goodness for Dr. Kim’s wisdom and counseling experience to help us unpack this issue! 

It’s not something many of us have seen done well, or been taught to do, but setting appropriate boundaries can help you and your marriage grow healthier. Tune in to find out how and why this works. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• Do you need help resolving conflict in healthier ways? We’ve got you covered! Our  Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet has 25 of Dr. Kim’s time-tested tips to handle conflict well. 
• Dr. Kim highly recommends a weekly marriage check in, and our Weekly Check In Guide makes it easy to do! You will get this resource for free when you sign up for Dr. Kim’s weekly Marriage Multiplier email!
• Dr. Kim’s Daily One Thing email is a quick email from Dr. Kim each weekday with one practical thing to help grow your marriage! The One Thing was created to help spouses who want to do something to help their marriage but weren’t  sure where to start. You’ll also get our “Creative Questions To Ask Your Spouse” resource for free when you subscribe!
• Ready to level up your marriage? With the Marriage Changers membership you get each of our new monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits, like Tshirts and exclusive videos with Dr. Kim and Nancy! Learn more here!

In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about the #2 Marriage Mistake Dr. Kim sees in marriages, which is not listening to your spouse. 

Hearing is not the same thing as listening. 

So what does it look like to listen to your spouse well? How can we become better listeners? Dr. Kim shares practical advice on how to avoid this marriage mistake.

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

• “With all the distractions that are out there today, you really have to focus and be intentional about communicating with your spouse.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “It feels very lonely when our spouse is not listening to us.” - Christina Dodson
• “I don’t think you can have an awesome marriage without having awesome listening skills.” - Christina Dodson
• “I don’t think you can multitask and really be listening to someone.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “Your spouse should always have a direct line of communication to get to you.” - Christina Dodson
• “Your spouse feels loved and cared for when they know they are heard in your marriage.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “We can learn how to listen from God, God is the best listener.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Harvest House Publishers for sponsoring this episode promoting Love In Every Season. Grab your copy of Love In Every Season today! 

RESOURCES

• Take time to pray daily for your husband and call upon the One who can create real change in his life with our brand new resource 15 Daily Prayers To Pray For Your Husband. This tool makes it easy to pray big prayers daily for your husband!
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email, text, or podcast here! 

We are delighted to have Toni Collier on the podcast today. Toni has spoken and written plenty about the way that embracing brokenness, though counterintuitive, is the key to experiencing a full life in Christ. She talked to Dr. Kim about how –and why– to effectively embrace your brokenness personally, what that means, and what it can do for your marriage and family. Don’t miss this grace-filled episode!

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

• The faith “secret” that transformed Toni’s perspective on brokenness

• The deeply personal origin of Toni’s new book, and why a children’s book is so important  

• The biggest mistake she made early in marriage, and how she recovered 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Be sure to check out Toni’s children’s book Broken Crayons Still Color! It is beautifully designed to help kids deal with big feelings and gain the tools to handle them well. 

• And don’t miss Toni’s book, Brave Enough to Be Broken: How to Embrace Your Pain and Discover Hope and Healing, which is full of Biblical wisdom and practical tools to help you heal right where you are today! 

• Grow closer to God while you grow closer to your spouse with the 2-Week Couple’s Scripture Challenge! Click through for more info. 

• The mind is a powerful sex organ, and the 25-Day Think Sex Challenge is designed to help you harness that power to experience more fun, intimate and fulfilling sex in your marriage. 

This week on the Awesome Marriage Podcast we welcome back Jamie Ivey on the podcast. Jamie is a Christian speaker, writer, emcee, and the Host of her own Podcast called The Happy Hour. Jamie joins Dr. Kim as they talk about loving your spouse well and keeping love and service alive in your marriage. They share practical advice and real life stories.

Jamie and her husband Aaron have 4 children together. Jamie loves marriage and it is God’s greatest gift to her.

Tune in below to learn more about loving your spouse well!

RESOURCES

You can hear more great insights from Jamie on her podcast. You can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.  

You can learn more about romance and keeping love alive in your marriage with the course Romance. You can purchase the course here.

Today on the podcast we have special guest Ted DiBiase joining Dr. Kim as they talk about the brand new film “The Price of Fame.” This new film will be shown in theaters nationwide for one day only, November 7th 2017!

Ted is a full-time evangelist and motivational speaker. Ted is married to his lovely wife Melanie of 31 years and they have three sons: Michael, Ted Jr. and Brett.

‘The Price of Fame.’ It’s a story of hope, faith, and wrestling. Ted was professional wrestling legend ‘The Million Dollar Man.’ However, backstage, the greatest wrestling match Ted DiBiase was having was with himself. He was a devoted family man, a pillar of his community, and a man who had faith. On the other side was a man that was ‘living the life’. He defined ‘Sex, Drugs and Professional Wrestling. One night after being out on the town all of this debauchery came to a head as his wife, Melanie, discovered her husband was not the man he claimed to be.

Knowing the values his father instilled in him, the commitment he was breaking, the role model he was failing to be and the person he had become, Ted DiBiase fought for his redemption. The Price Of Fame is told through the eyes of Ted’s son, former WWE Superstar, Ted DiBiase Jr. He journeys through pro wrestling's past to find his father's story and to find his own faith all over again.

Tune in to learn more about Ted and this new film!

RESOURCES

You can purchase tickets to go see The Price of Fame here. But act fast! This film is showing in theaters nationwide for one day only- November 7th!

This week we will be diving into 3 money tips that can save your marriage. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 2nd tip today: having an emergency fund.

Tune in to learn more about what an emergency fund is, how to save for it, and how it works.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd and final tip that can save your marriage!

RESOURCES

Taking Financial Peace University is a great first step to getting your money on track. Check out Dave Ramsey’s resources at Dave Ramsey’s website.

Do you fight fair, or do you wish there was a referee to call a stop to the foul play when you argue with your spouse? Ground rules are an important step toward having healthy marriage conflict, so today Dr. Kim will spell out how to make sure you’re fighting fair in your marriage. We want to empower you to fight fair, and resolve issues in a kind and loving way. 

If you need help to fight fair and truly resolve issues without making things worse, you will love today’s conversation. 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include:  

• The DOs and DON’Ts of fighting fair 

• The side effects of unhealthy conflict 

• A healthy way to “let it all out” 

• Can honesty go too far?  How do you know? 

• Tips to the reconnection process - how to make up well 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES

• “We both learned we needed to reconnect and apologize, but sometimes we werent’ ready to take that step at the same time. We had to learn that somebody needs to take the step. It doesn’t really matter who started the fight or who was wrong.” 

• “Taking responsibility is huge. Owning your part in it, even if you think you only did 10%, you still did 10%.”

• “What are you sorry for? Be very specific in what you did and why you're taking responsibility.”

• “I say it a lot: One of the best gifts you can give your marriage is to learn how to resolve conflict.” 

• Forgiveness and apologies need to have no strings attached. It’s just that I choose to do this. 

• We’re not just trying to clear a slate so our spouse stops bugging us. Have you repented before the Lord? That’s where this starts. 

• We are accountable to Him before being accountable to our spouse. Did I just treat my spouse in the way He would have me treat them? If not, I need to take that up with Him 

QUESTIONS FOR YOU

• When you really think about it, how did it affect your spouse when you had this conflict? 

• Repentance. Learning from the mistakes made and committing to work on them together. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Learn more about how to make your marriage conflict healthy by joining Dr. Kim for the 8 Guidelines for Fighting Fair Webinar 

• Our Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet is your quick guide to get marriage conflict on the right track. 

• If you’re ready to learn how to do conflict well, the Conflict Resolution Guide helps you diagnose the problem areas in your marriage, then learn the steps to resolve them. 

• TODAY is the last day for our 7 Most Popular Resource Bundle! Don’t miss the chance to get 7 of our most-loved resources for 1 donation of ANY amount in support of the ministry of Awesome Marriage! Get all the details here!  

Here at Awesome Marriage, our hope is that every first marriage would work out and thrive and believe this is God’s design. But we know divorce happens and we have seen couples who commit to Christ have God-honoring, thriving second marriages. The ministry of Awesome Marriage is for all couples who want to have an awesome marriage by submitting themselves to God and this certainly includes couples who are in a second marriage.

We are here for the marriage you are in now to help you make it thrive and honor God.

Many times, second marriages can be complicated and come with baggage. But there are practical things you can do to help your second marriage thrive. Today we are going to talk specifically about: letting go of the past and creating your new life together.

Tune in to learn more.

Does lust have a place in marriage? What sets it apart from sexual desire? Today we’re working through the reasons this question matters for your marriage, and how to have a marriage that glorifies God in every aspect, including how you steward your sexual desires. 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include:  

•  Defining the difference between lust and desire, biblically 

• The godly purposes for sexual desire in marriage

• Specific reasons why misused sexual desire is destructive 

• How to maintain purity in marriage 

• Why porn affects your marriage even if your spouse doesn’t know you use it

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES 

• “Lust is more about what you see, what you’re attracted to and what it can do for you.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “In the Bible, it’s not like they lived in a Puritanical culture at that time. No, it was probably every bit as bad…we just access things in a different way now.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “If we look at Scripture, lust was never mentioned in a positive light.” - Lindsay Few 

• “We won’t ever clear that bar, but he’s taken care of it through his life, death and resurrection, so there is grace and forgiveness.” - Lindsay Few 

• “The best sex is within the context of a Christian marriage.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “If it’s reduced to that ‘just get it over with’ kind of situation, whoa. Red flag. The goal is not just to satisfy the urge, the goal is mutual enjoyment, pleasure, connection and building of the marriage.” - Lindsay Few

• “Vulnerability is uncomfortable, but it can lead you to prevent something a lot more painful.” - Lindsay Few 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  

• If your marriage has been damaged by porn, our free  5 Steps to Healing After Porn Betrayal webinar with Dr. Kim is a great first step toward healing

• Our Marriage Undefiled Online Course with Matt Cline takes a deeper look at ways to heal and restore your marriage 

• Sign up HERE to get the Couple’s Conversation Guide for each week’s new episode 

• Getting Your Sex Life Off To A Great Start by Cliff & Joyce Penner

• The Gift of Sex by Cliff & Joyce Penner

• The Best Way to Affair Proof Your Marriage (Past Episode) 

• Does your sex life need a reboot? Improve your sex life with our Locking Lips Kissing Game! 

This is an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them.

In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: Is it okay for grown men to play video games?

Tune in to find out!

Today’s podcast is a real gift. It’s not every day we get to hear from a guest who is in their tenth decade of life, and has had not one, but two awesome marriages! Today Dr. Kim interviews Ernstena “Ernie” Parker Wood, who shares some stories of following God faithfully through life in ministry, marriage and widowhood, with wisdom and warmth. Don’t miss this one! 

RESOURCES

• Accountability is a biblical and helpful tool for growing in holiness. Our “78 Accountability Questions: A Simple Guide For Accountability Partners” resource is a simple guide to get you started and to share some vision for what an accountability partner can look like.
• Check out Dr. Kim’s Marriage Multiplier email! The Marriage Multiplier brings you 4 pieces of marriage wisdom in a quick, easy to read email. 
• The Self Check In Guide is a great way to grow in self-awareness. 
• Our Questions To Help Your Spouse Open Up resource is a simple way to help build the closeness between you and your spouse 
• Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim’s Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you’ll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!  
• Ready to level up your marriage? With the Marriage Changers membership yet you get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits, like Tshirts and exclusive videos with Dr. Kim and Nancy! Learn more here!

This is an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them.

In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: Why should I, as a woman, initiate sex with husband?

Tune in to find out!

You can reduce the stress and conflict in your marriage simply by creating margin. Today’s episode unpacks several practical ways to create margin in your marriage. Scripture demonstrates how essential a healthy mindset is, so all month we’re getting practical about how to cultivate a healthy mindset and a healthy marriage. Tune into today’s episode to learn how to create margin in your marriage.  

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage! 

Episode highlights include: 

• The practice Dr. Kim recommends to help you build margin into your marriage and the free resource we offer to make this simple to do

• Mindset shifts to help you find margin

• Practical ways to prioritize your marriage 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES

• “It’s not just carving out more time for each other, it’s how you use that time.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “We talk about your home and marriage being a refuge. You want to create that.”  - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “It’s worth the effort to get intentional about this and get on the same page, so you can tackle it as a team.” Lindsay Few 

• “Learning to really listen makes a big difference. There’s so much value to feeling heard, and knowing that your spouse cares to really listen.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “One thing that really helped us is when we realized we were not each other’s enemy.”   - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “Be ok with being counter cultural if that’s what’s best for your family and your marriage.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

QUESTIONS: 

1. How can you and your spouse work together to create more margin in your marriage? 

2. How can you work together to create a culture of grace in your marriage? 

3. What do you really want for your marriage? What do you need to say no to in this season to make that happen? 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Contentment doesn’t come easily, but is more than worth the effort. Take the steps to grow your contentment with our 15-Day Contentment Challenge! It’s yours for a donation of ANY amount to the ministry of Awesome Marriage this Giving Tuesday! 

• Dr. Kim highly recommends a Weekly Check In for every couple  – so to make this simple for you, we have created a Weekly Marriage Check In Guide. You can snag this resource for free when you sign up for the One Thing to Grow Your Marriage email series!

• We really enjoyed the book “Ruthless Elimination of Hurry” mentioned in today’s episode

Are you uncertain with your  food choices or unhappy with your body? Is it possible to truly be at peace with food and your body? If you’re not comfortable with your body, this will spill over into your marriage. Gaining a biblical perspective with this will help you heal your relationship with your body and food choices, and in turn, your marriage. 

Today we are delighted to have Brittany Braswell joining us to tackle these personal and often painful topics, and share hope, help, and Biblical perspective on these topics. Brittany is a Registered Dietician, Christian speaker and host of the Joy-Filled Eater Podcast, and a wealth of wisdom and encouragement on navigating these challenging topics.  

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include:  

• What does Scripture actually say about body image? 

• How our view of our body impacts our marriage

• Brittany’s 1st priority for her clients’ nutrition – this might surprise you!

• Tips to handle food choices if you and your spouse are not on the same page  

• Ways to support your spouse if they are struggling in this area

• Ways to ask for your spouse’s support if you’re struggling in this area  

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES

• “So much of it is our perception: If I see my body negatively, then I’m assuming my spouse does too.” - Brittany Braswell 

• “So much of the conversation around body image is very me-centric, not Christ centric.”  - Brittany Braswell 

• “The Lord blessed us with this variety of flavors and gave us taste buds to be able to enjoy them!” -  Brittany Braswell 

• “It’s ok to ask for help. You don’t have to meet a certain criteria to deserve some support.”  -  Brittany Braswell 

• “We can eat in a way that helps our bodies to thrive so that our bodies don’t become the thing that holds us back from fulfilling the calling and purpose God has placed on our lives.” -  Brittany Braswell  

QUESTIONS FOR YOU

• If it’s hard for you to believe it when your spouse says they are attracted to you, dig a little deeper: Why is it hard to believe?  

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• For more wisdom on these topics, listen to Brittany’s podcast, The Joy Filled Eater

• Here’s the episode on gluttony she mentioned in today’s conversation with Dr. Kim 

• Find Free Resources as well as coaching, courses & community on Brittanys’ website BrittanyBraswellRD.com 

• Facebook Support Group: Food Freedom and Body Image Support for Christian Women 

• Follow her on Instagram 

Is it harder to live a faithful life today than in times past? Today’s world does provide some unique challenges that couples face, but there are also unique opportunities. Today’s conversation with Gabrielle McCullough sheds light on some of the ways today’s world can be deeply impacted by Jesus and the effects of our faith can have on marriage. 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include:  

• Unique challenges and unique opportunities for faith in Gen Z

• 3 questions for biblical accountability 

• A challenge to help you find your place in the local church

• The impact of following Jesus on every aspect of life 

• Why the local church is still relevant and needed today  

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES 

• “Following Jesus impacts every area of your life.” - Gabrielle McCullough 

• “We follow Jesus because he has our hearts. There’s an obedience that is compelled that isn’t out of drudgery but out of true delight.” - Gabrielle McCullough 

• “They want something that’s authentic. That excites me about my generation.” - Gabrielle McCullough 

• There’s a beauty in asking, ‘how can I serve the church?’ instead of asking how others can serve me.” - Gabrielle McCullough 

• “As Christians, our responsibility is to love people the way Christ loves them; with love and with truth.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling  

• “If marriages can be healthy and strong, what a testament to the world of who Jesus is and the way he fights for his Bride.” - Gabrielle McCullough  
  

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Find Gabrielle on Instagram, TikTok, and on her website  

• The Christmas in July Sale is on at Awesome Marriage University and that means you get 30% ANY and ALL of our online marriage courses! BROWSE our course offerings to find which one your marriage needs and use the code JULY at checkout! 

• Our 5 Days to Deeper Emotional Intimacy digital resource provides practical steps to understand and share your emotions, and to work together to grow your emotional intimacy…and it’s our gift to you for your donation of any amount. 

Today Dr. Kim interviews Dr. Crawford Loritts. Dr. Loritts is a pastor, author of Your Marriage Today ... and Tomorrow, and host of the radio show Living a Legacy. Dr. Loritts has been married for nearly 50 years. In this episode, he shares so much great wisdom about making your marriage do more than just last, but truly making it matter. 

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for believers to learn about marital sex and shop for the highest quality lubricant, lotions, and lingerie items at reasonable prices. There are no inappropriate images on the site and the company uses mannequins to display their lingerie. Use the code “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” to receive 20% off your entire order. 

RESOURCES

• Dr. Loritt’s book Your Marriage Today … and Tomorrow 
• Check out Dr. Loritts’ radio program, Living a Legacy. 
• Have an awesomely artistic date night in with our Color Me Wild Date Design!
• It’s not too late to register for the Online Marriage Retreat! Register here for awesome content from over 20 speakers to refresh your marriage. 
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email or text here!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time it aired. In this podcast Dr. Kim and Nils talk about how to be all in your marriage even if your spouse isn’t. Things can seem hopeless when your spouse has seemingly checked out of your marriage but no marriage is beyond God’s repair and putting your best foot forward is your best shot to save your marriage.

Tune in to learn more about how to be all in for your marriage!

The holidays can be a stressful time for a number of reasons and they can often be hard on our marriages. It’s important that we learn to deal with these stressors in a healthy way and find ways to enjoy celebrating the holidays with our spouse. This is a series on 6 Tips for Surviving the Holidays. In each episode we talk about 1 tip for surviving the holidays and coming out of them still happily married and connected. This episode's tip is: keep Christ the center.

Tune in to learn more about what it looks like to keep Christ at the center of your holiday and how that will help your marriage in this season!

Is your marriage at risk online? In this 3 part series Dr. Kim shares ways to protect your marriage online. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 2nd way today: get physical.

Tune in to learn why it’s important that you get physical in order to provide protection in your marriage!  

Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd way to protect your marriage online!

In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about the #3 marriage mistake Dr. Kim sees in marriages, which is little or no physical intimacy.

Can you think of the last time you touched your spouse? How often do the two of you physically touch? How much of that touching means something and provokes intimacy?

Do you feel more like roommates than lovers? Than this episode should prove useful to your marriage! If you aren’t facing this issue now, it may come in the future. So we pray you glean some wisdom and encouragement from this episode. 

Dr. Kim gives some practical tips and insight into this issue that so many of us face in our marriage. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

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*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

• “Physical intimacy is not always sexual.” - Christina Dodson
• “God designed sex to not only help us procreate but also for enjoyment.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “You have to define what a ‘normal’ amount of times to have sex looks like for you in your marriage. I would encourage that you be intimate at least once a week.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “Tender touch has to be non sexual sometimes for us ladies to feel loved.” - Christina Dodson
• “Having non sexual touching in your marriage actually makes your sex life better.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “There is a spiritual aspect to sex that we have as Christians. Don’t feel weird about connecting God to sex, He’s the one who invented it; he’s not a prude!” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “When you’re single the Devil tries to keep you in the bed, when you’re married the Devil tries to keep you out of the bed.” - Christina Dodson
• “Having a good sex life in marriage is one way to affair-proof your marriage.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “Your spouse does not define you, God does.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “Most of the time it’s the husband’s initiating sex so I encourage wives to initiate sex every now and then, it will mean a lot to your husband.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Harvest House Publishers for sponsoring this episode promoting Love In Every Season. Grab your copy of Love In Every Season today! 

RESOURCES

• Take time to pray daily for your husband and call upon the One who can create real change in his life with our brand new resource 15 Daily Prayers To Pray For Your Husband. This tool makes it easy to pray big prayers daily for your husband!
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email, text, or podcast here! 

This month on the podcast we are talking about decision making in marriage. Learning to make decisions wisely and peacefully together is a crucial part of having an awesome marriage.

Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina talk about focusing on the common goal while making decisions in marriage. They define the common goal in any marriage and give advice on how to make sure that common goal stays at the forefront when making decisions together.

Tune in to learn more about focusing on the common goal in decision making!

There are subtle things that can eat away at a marriage. Are you prepared to guard against these things? Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the subtle marriage killer of: discounting your spouse’s feelings and opinions. The real trouble with this issue is most of us do not even realize that we are doing it! In this episode Dr. Kim helps define what this is and what it can look like and how to avoid it in your marriage.

Tune in to learn more about this subtle marriage killer and how to avoid it!

Today on the podcast we welcome special guest Ted Lowe. Ted Lowe is a speaker, blogger, and the director of MarriedPeople, the marriage division at The reThink Group (also known as Orange), a non-profit organization devoted to influencing those who influence the next generation. Ted has been married to his wife Nancie for 22 years and they have 3 children.

Ted joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about Ted’s new book “Your Best Us: Marriage is Easier Than You Think.” Ted’s book shows couples how to create a better marriage by understanding simple truths.

Tune in below to learn more about how to become your best “us!”

RESOURCES

You can purchase Ted’s book here. You can also read more great insights from Ted about marriage on his blog here!

Do you feel beaten down by your spouse? Does it feel like nothing you do is ever right or good enough for your spouse? Well you certainly aren’t alone. It can really wear on a marriage when one spouse is overly critical. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina share about what to do when your spouse is critical. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

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*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

• “If it’s not normal for your spouse to be very critical of you, ask yourself what might be going on to make them act that way. “ - Christina Dodson
• “Use Stop, Look, Listen when communicating with your critical spouse.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “If you’re delivering criticism to your spouse, make sure you do it in a loving, grace-filled way that they will hear the heart behind what you’re saying.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “Give your spouse time to process any criticism that you’ve given them.” - Christina Dodson
• “If my spouse has something critical that’s of value to say to me, I want her to be able to say it.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “Before giving your spouse criticism, ask yourself three questions: ‘Should it be said? Should it be said by me? Should it be said now?” - Dr. Kim Kimberling
• “When giving your spouse feedback, don’t speak negatively. Speak to the potential that you see in them.” - Christina Dodson

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for believers to learn about marital sex and shop for the highest quality lubricant, lotions, and lingerie items at reasonable prices. There are no inappropriate images on the site and the company uses mannequins to display their lingerie. Use the code “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” to receive 20% off your entire order. 

RESOURCES

• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email, text, or podcast here! 

This is an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them.

In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: How do you know if a dating relationship is moving too quickly?

Tune in to find out!

RESOURCES

• Order Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

How’s the romance in your marriage? How does it compare to when you were dating? (… and does that matter?)

Romance can fall by the wayside in marriage because it seems like an “extra” that you’ll get around to when you have extra time or money, or if you feel inspired to make a grand gesture. 

But today Dr. Kim shares several reasons NOT to let that be the case in your marriage. Listen to learn why you need to bring the romance back and HOW to realistically make that happen. 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include:  

• Dr. Kim shares specific ways romance benefits a marriage 

• What does romance look like for men vs. for women? 

• What to do if you’re just not feeling it 

• Whose job is it to make sure the romance is good?  

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES

• “Most people would say at some point it was there. So how do you get it back?” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “We kind of quit doing romantic things because we’re not feeling it. Sometimes we have to go ahead and do them, so that we feel it again.”  - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “Marriage is a lot better when you’ve got romance in it.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “I think we’d like it to come naturally, like it does in the movies 

• “It’s ok to have the conversation. We have to get past the mindset of, ‘If you really loved me, you’d know.’” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “Romance is a great way to show your spouse, I see you, I appreciate you, and I care about what you care about.” Lindsay Few 

QUESTIONS FOR YOU

•  Have you talked about romance with your spouse? 

• Ask them: What is sexy to you? What is romantic to you? 

• Don’t judge their answers! 

• Answers may change over time, so check in every now and then. 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

- The ❤️‍🔥Sexy Bundle❤️‍helps bring the romance riiight on home! Get all the details about this limited time Bundle HERE!

This is an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them.

In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: How do I know if my spouse and I need to see a Marriage Counselor?

Tune in to find out!

This week on the podcast we are doing a MAN WEEK and having a “mancast” episode every day this week. In each episode Dr. Kim will be chatting with a different godly man. These shows will be helpful for men and women alike though so everyone tune in! 

In today’s mancast, Dylan Dodson joins Dr. Kim. Dylan is husband to Christina (our co-host!) who you are all super familiar with. He is also the Lead Pastor of New City Church in Raleigh NC. 

In this episode Dylan & Christina talk all about leading and what it really means. 

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for believers to learn about marital sex and shop for the highest quality lubricant, lotions, and lingerie items at reasonable prices. There are no inappropriate images on the site and the company uses mannequins to display their lingerie. Use the code “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” to receive 20% off your entire order through the month of August only. 

RESOURCES

• Read and learn more from Dylan on his blog. 
• You can check out the Dylan Dodson Leadership Podcast today for more great insights by Dylan. 
• You can follow Dylan on Instagram, and Facebook, and Twitter. 
• If you are interested in church planting or learning more about church planting Dylan runs Practical Church Planting. Check it out today! 
• Spice things up in the bedroom with Awesome Marriage’s  ‘Sexy Games - Sexy Spin the Bottle and Steamy Match Game’!
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! 
• Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out earlier this year. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, what are you waiting for? Order here now. 

This week at Awesome Marriage we doing a Man Week! Dr. Kim & Nils are talking all things men and getting real about marriage as men and how to be the men God calls you to be.

But these episodes are not just for men! Wives- these are great episodes for you to listen to in order to better understand, love, and serve your husbands.

In this episode Dr. Kim & Nils dive into the topic of leadership in the home. What it means, how to do it well, and where culture has it wrong.

Tune in to learn more about leadership in the home!

Today on the podcast we have special guests Craig & Rachel Denison. Craig and Rachel Denison are a husband and wife team. Together they created First15, a fifteen minute devotional that leads you into a fresh encounter with God's presence every day through worship, a devotional thought and guided prayer.

Craig & Rachel join Dr. Kim today as they talk about one habit that often leads to divorce: withholding forgiveness. They break down the importance of forgiveness and how to make sure you have a grace-filled marriage full of healing and renewal.

Tune in below to learn more!

RESOURCES

You can read more great insights from the Denison's on their blog. You can also follow them on Twitter and Facebook.

You can download the First15 app for free by searching First15 in the Apple App store or GooglePlay.

“How are you doing?” We’re all so used to the quick, one-word answers to that question, but today, we’re going deeper. Debra Fileta is a much-loved repeat guest on the Awesome Marriage Podcast, and she has written a powerful new book, Are You Really OK?: Getting Real About Who You Are, How You’re Doing, and Why It Matters. We’re so happy to have her on today to get real about learning whether we are really doing ok, how to know if we are or not, and why it matters! 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

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*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• One great step toward healing and growth is Debra’s book, Are You Really OK?
• Email Debra@truelovedates.com to get the “Pastor’s Guide To Navigating Mental Health” for free
• Follow Debra at @truelovedates on Instagram 
• Visit True Love Dates for resources, great info and Debra’s awesome podcast series on mental health 
• Want to make the most of summer fun in your marriage? Our new Summer Bucket List Date Design makes it super easy to plan a great date night! 
• Our Questions To Help Your Spouse Open Up resource is designed to help grow the openness, communication and connection in your marriage

• Subscribe to Dr. Kim’s Daily One Thing email and get a reminder to do 1 simple thing to grow your marriage each day. 
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!

Practically speaking, balance is hard to find, and even harder to maintain. While work-life balance is a very common issue, it IS possible to alleviate unnecessary stress and find better balance. 

In today’s episode Dr Kim will share practical tips to help you find that balance. Dr. Kim shares some of the common pain points that he sees couples facing, and some of the best ways he’s seen to deal with those. 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include:  

• Tips to help you handle the stress between spouses so that your marriage tension doesn’t add onto the stress of work-life balance 

• Some early signs of burnout you cannot afford to ignore 

• The importance of making peace with imperfection

• Helpful perspective tips for both career and extracurricular commitments 

• Practical tips for work-from-home balance 

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our 4 Week Connection Challenge for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox.

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES

• “I was saying no to my family a lot because I was saying yes to all these other things.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “Figure out who you are, who you’re working for, what do you really want, and what do you need to get there. Sometimes we get on that treadmill and we just keep going.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “I think it is changing, but there’s still a culture that glorifies overwork, burnout and hustle. It can be hard to step out of that because it feels important to be in it.”  - Lindsay Few 

• “We have a God that is bigger than my mistakes and imperfections. If I really think the world depends on me being perfect, then I’ve got a problem.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling

• “You don’t just get balanced and stay balanced forever. It’s a constant work in progress.” - Lindsay Few

• “We look around and everyone’s dealing with this, so we just think this is normal. If something has resonated with you, it’s okay to acknowledge that you want things to go better.” - Lindsay Few

QUESTIONS FOR YOU

• 4 reflection questions to help you move forward: What worked, what do I want to do more of, what didn’t work, what do I want to do less of? 

•  God wants you to thrive. Trust that when you seek these answers, He will answer.  

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• We mentioned this podcast episode with Gary Thomas 

• Get all the details about our limited time Sexy Bundle HERE 

• Learn more about what makes expectations healthy in “Unpack Your Expectations, Unfrustrate Your Life” and try a week of Online Women’s Bible Study, FREE! 

Today we are talking all about loving our spouse even when we don’t FEEL it. Is it okay if we don’t “feel the love” for our spouse? Does it even matter, as long as we are still committed to each other? Today Dr. Kim and Christina will address “that lovin’ feeling” in marriage. They talk about whether they have ever lost those feelings in their own marriages, what to do if that happens to you, and practical ways to help bring the love back into your marriage today. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• 15 Daily Prayers to Pray for Your Husband
• 15 Daily Prayers to Pray for Your Wife 
• It’s not too late to register for the Online Marriage Retreat! Register here for awesome content from over 20 speakers to refresh your marriage. 
• Have an awesomely artistic date night in with our Color Me Wild Date Design!
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email or text here!

This week we will be discussing 3 qualities of a Godly husband. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 1st quality today: he leads.

Tune in to learn more about what husband leadership is and practical tips on how to lead well in marriage and family.

Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd quality of a Godly husband!

Does your spouse pay more attention to their phone than they do you? Well you aren’t alone!

The amount of comments, emails, and chats on our website that we get surrounding this issue is astounding. We are hearing every day that spouses are peeved with their spouse’s smartphone habits. So many wives and husbands are feeling second rate to their spouse’s phone.  

Today Dr. Kim & Christina discuss this issue and give some grace-filled advice on how to handle this situation that we know so many of us are in.

Tune in to learn more!

RESOURCES

• Order Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Groove Life for sponsoring this podcast episode! Groove Life has the Groove ring that is the world's first breathable active ring that is not only super comfortable but functional. Born from need, GROOVE raises the bar on traditional silicone, activewear rings with its flexible material, patent-pending, inner breathable design, and beautiful colors. You can use the code “awesomemarriage” for 15% off your order! We are loving our Groove Rings and we know you will too!

We know this topic is a painful one for all too many marriages, and we also know that God can bring full healing if your marriage has been damaged by porn. Today Dr. Kim shares how he’s seen porn impact marriages over the years, why it’s always a problem if it’s part of a marriage, and how to start breaking free. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

• Why porn use is never a one-person issue 

• Why keeping porn use secret makes it harder to stop using 

• Addressing common cultural myths about porn such as, “everyone does it” and “it doesn’t hurt anyone”

• Steps to breaking free if you are using porn

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• If you are ready to be free from porn, our friends at Restored Ministries offer several options to help both. Please do not hesitate to reach out. 

• If your marriage has been affected by infidelity, our online Affair Recovery Course can help. This course is helpful whether you’re just starting the recovery process, or are already in process. Use code: “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” for %10 off.

“Me time” can be a major pain point in marriages, especially those with young children. Have you wondered why “me time” is such an issue? Is it okay to ask your spouse for it? And what is a healthy amount of “me time”? Today we want to talk about “me time” and give you some practical tips to navigate this in a way that builds up your marriage. Listen as Dr. Kim and Christina answer these questions and more, and give you helpful steps to handle the “me time” issue. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

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*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• If this episode helped you realize that you & your spouse would benefit from talking about how you spend your time, use our Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide to make the conversation more productive! 
• Your spouse’s love tank can’t stay full unless you make sure to fill it up! Find out what helps give them that lovin’ feeling with our “Love Cans” resource! 
• Are you getting Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day email or text? If not, this is a great starting point to help you make a positive impact on your marriage each day. Sign up here! 
• Intimacy requires hard work and a guide. Dr. Kim Kimberling is that guide and his book, 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage, will show you how communication and intimacy in marriage can be yours. 
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!

Does your home echo with the sounds of sibling squabbles?

Do you wish for more connection with your kids?

If so, today’s episode is for you! Don & Suzanne Manning, the founders of Crazy Cool Family, are passionate about equipping Christian families with strategies to cultivate a family culture they ALL enjoy living with! 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include:  

• Effective ways to protect kids from screen & tech temptations

• Where to invest your time and energy for the best parenting outcomes - and where NOT to 

• The goal of disciplining our kids and how to work toward it 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES

• “Don’t look at the outside and all the fearful things - don't waste your time and energy there: You’re going after your kids’ heart.” - Suzanne Manning

• “Kids are wired to want us on their team. They want our input. ”  - Suzanne Manning

•  “Control is based in fear, and connection is based in love.” - Don Manning 

• “Most people try to control, because we don’t know what to do. But it doesn’t work.” Dr Kim Kimberling  

• “We never tell parents they need to work harder. They need to work differently. Becoming an encourager and being a listener are two ways to do that.” - Don Manning  

• “Our children are going to go where the encouragement is.” - Suzanne Manning 

• “Because of technology and culture, connection today is more important than it’s ever been.” - Don Manning 

• “The goal of discipline is self-control. When situations come up, they are opportunities to build self control in my kids. Opportunities to build them up for the next stage of life.” - Don Manning 

QUESTIONS FOR YOU

•  Do you lean more toward connection, or control?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Find more resources and info from Don & Suzanne at CrazyCoolFamily.com

• Listen to the Crazy Cool Family Podcast 

• Reduce unnecessary arguments, decrease stress in your home, develop better understanding of your spouse, AND strengthen your bond as a couple with THIS: Our 30-Day Communication Challenge! 

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• Need more communication help? Sign up here to save your spot for Dr. Kim’s FREE webinar,  “7 Common Communication Mistakes Couples Make”

• Questions about gaslighting, narcissism and blame? Submit them anonymously HERE or DM us on Instagram. Dr. Kim will answer them in an upcoming episode 

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• Our Lovemaking Survey is a nonthreatening way to evaluate your sex together. The goal is to be honest and to work together towards better sex in your marriage, no matter how these answers unfold. 
• The 2022 Virtual Sex Seminar is designed to help you deal with a number of common barriers to great married sex. We’ve partnered up with the Dating Divas and 21 other sex and marriage experts to give you the 2022 Virtual Sex Seminar. Learn from SAFE, HEALTHY Sex Experts in the privacy of your own home. 
• Registration is now open for FaithFULL Online Men’s Retreat! Don’t miss this chance to learn from like minded men who are seeking to build a life of integrity. Discounted early bird pricing is available through May 31, PLUS we have an additional 10% off for you when you use the code DRKIM10 at checkout! 
• The books mentioned in today’s episode: 
• A Celebration of Sex by Dr. Douglas Rosenau 
• The Gift of Sex by Clifford and Joyce Penner 
• Dr. Kim’s eBook Awesome Sex In Marriage  
• Dr. Kim’s Marriage Multiplier email brings you thoughtful and impactful marriage challenges and helps all in one short email each Wednesday. Sign up here! 
• Dr. Kim’s Daily One Thing email provides a step to growing your marriage, sent directly to your inbox each weekday. Plus we will send you our “Creative Questions To Ask Your Spouse” for free when you subscribe!
• Our Marriage Changers get each of our new monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits, like t-shirts and exclusive videos with Dr. Kim and Nancy! Learn more here!
• Use the Spice It Up Sex Challenge challenge as a fun way to connect with your spouse! The goal is to complete all 18 challenges in 30 days!  

This week on the podcast we are doing a MAN WEEK and having a “mancast” episode every day this week. In each episode Dr. Kim will be chatting with a different godly man. These shows are going to be a really awesome. So men - listen up! And ladies - don’t tune out because you need to hear these too.

In this episode Justin Khoe joins Dr. Kim. Justin is “THAT Christian Vlogger” on YouTube. He is a great guy starting all kinds of wonderful conversations about faith and walking with God over on his YouTube Channel. In this episode Dr. Kim & Justin talk all about communication and how to “get it right.” 

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for believers to learn about marital sex and shop for the highest quality lubricant, lotions, and lingerie items at reasonable prices. There are no inappropriate images on the site and the company uses mannequins to display their lingerie. Use the code “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” to receive 20% off your entire order through the month of August only. 

RESOURCES

• Check out Justin’s YouTube Channel today! 
• You can follow Justin on Instagram, and Facebook, and Twitter. 
• Spice things up in the bedroom with Awesome Marriage’s  ‘Sexy Games - Sexy Spin the Bottle and Steamy Match Game’!
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! 
• Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out earlier this year. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, what are you waiting for? Order here now. 

Spiritual warfare is a real thing. The last thing satan wants is for you to have an awesome marriage. Today on the podcast Nils Smith, Christina Dodson, and Dr. Kim talk about spiritual warfare in marriage, what it is, what it isn’t, and how to combat it.

Tune in to learn more about spiritual warfare in marriage!

This is replay of an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast that first aired earlier this year. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them. We are re playing this episode since this issue is relevant to every parent.

In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: We have a son and worry about him growing up in this sex-crazed culture. What can I do to protect him?

Tune in to find out!

In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina wrap up our Top 10 Marriage Mistakes Series by talking about the #1 Marriage Mistake Dr. Kim sees in marriages which is a lack of respect. 

Do you feel slighted or torn down by your spouse? Do you feel like your dignity is often bruised by how your spouse treats you? Well, we pray this episode can lead you to have some real, honest conversations with your spouse and that it will be the first step towards change for your marriage. 

Maybe you are thinking - this isn’t an issue for you. Don’t tune out! A lack of respect is a big issue in many marriages and the most destructive part of this is that most people aren’t aware they are being disrespectful. 

Most people aren’t conscious of the fact that they are disrespecting their spouse. There are lots of subtle ways we often treat others with a lack of respect. So tune it to hear how you can grow in this area. 

Dr. Kim shares practical advice on how to better respect your spouse. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Groove Life for sponsoring this podcast episode! Groove Life has the Groove ring that is the world's first breathable active ring that is not only super comfortable but functional. Born from need, GROOVE raises the bar on traditional silicone, activewear rings with its flexible material, patent-pending, inner breathable design, and beautiful colors. You can use the code “awesomemarriage” for 15% off your order! 

RESOURCES

• Show your beautiful bride your love for her, by simply taking the time to lift her up in prayer with the 15 Daily Prayers To Pray For Your Wife resource.
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email or text here! 

Is your smartphone ruining your marriage? Screens are everywhere and too many of us are spending too much time on them. One huge way you can increase your quality time in your marriage is by minimizing screen time. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss practical ways to reduce screen time, set boundaries, and make sure your spouse is a priority over your devices.

Tune in to learn more!  

RESOURCES

• CNN Article About Nomophobia with Quiz
• Circle
• Apple Watch

Marriage conflict is hard, but you know what makes it even harder? Trying to WIN. Because if you win, that means your spouse loses. And that’s not great for your marriage connection. Break out of the “my way” versus “your way” myth and learn what it means to work together to have a win for your marriage. 

Today we’re unpacking the process of how to win TOGETHER. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Sign up for Dr. Kim’s Marriage Multiplier email for quick weekly marriage tips!

Episode highlights include: 

• Why taking divorce off the table changes the dynamics of conflict.

• What does it mean for the marriage to “win” and how can you do it? 

• Key steps for healthy conflict resolution

• The importance of empathy and proactive communication to prevent arguments.

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

Couples Conversation Guide

Main takeaway:  Marriage conflict is hard. When you try to win, you make it even harder.

Questions to Discuss: 

1. Are there any issues that have you stuck in a “win/lose” cycle? 

2. Have you considered any creative “third” options (options that aren’t “your way” or “their way”) that could solve the issue? 

3. Brainstorm possible options. During brainstorming, no idea is too out there! Just get lots of other options on the table to help you start looking for marriage wins instead of fighting over your individual preference. 

QUOTES 

•  "If you’re trying to win, that means your spouse loses." - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• "A marriage win creates two winners." - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• "Ask: What's going to make our marriage win?" - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  

• Get the Love Making Survey 2.0! Now expanded with 20 new questions PLUS the 7-day Love Making Challenge, it’s our Giving Tuesday gift to you, as a thank you for your donation to the ministry of Awesome Marriage! 

•  Shop Honoring Intimates for lingerie, lubricants and more with NO lewd images, and use our discount code AWESOMEMARRIAGE for 20% off!  

•  Sign up for Dr. Kim’s Marriage Multiplier email for quick weekly marriage tips!

This is an instant classic awesome marriage podcast that aired last year, we wanted to highlight it again because it's such an important topic.

Deb is an author, a speaker, and relationship coach—helping others improve their interactions at work and at home. Deb runs her ministry at Deb DeArmond/Family Matters. Ron has co authored several books with Deb. The DeArmond’s are marriage experts and high school sweethearts.

Deb & Ron join Dr. Kim as they talk about how to not let anger fester. Anger when left to fester can destroy a marriage, Deb & Ron share advice on how to deal with anger in marriage in a healthy way. They share stories from their own marriages and practical advice on how to move past anger in marriage.

Tune in below to learn more about how not let anger corrupt your marriage!

RESOURCES

You can purchase Deb’s new book: Don’t Go To Bed Angry here. Another great resource from Deb is her book I Choose You Today which you can purchase here. You can read more great insights from Deb on her website. You can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

To learn more about the best ways to move past anger and resolve conflict in your marriage, check out Dr. Kim’s Conflict Resolution Course.

This week on the Awesome Marriage Podcast we have Director of FamilyLife Blended, Ron Deal. Ron joins Dr. Kim as they about second marriage and the uniqueness of blended families.

Ron is a family and marriage author, speaker, and therapist. He is the leading expert and advocate for blending families well and ministering to blended families. Ron is married to his wife Nan and a is a proud father.

Tune in below to learn more about second marriage!

RESOURCES

You can purchase Ron’s latest book, The Smart Stepfamily Marriage: Keys to Success in the Blended Family.

For other great info check out FamilyLife.com You can also follow Ron on Twitter!

Ron shared about the Blended Families summit coming up in Colorado Springs, you can register here.

Does your spouse trust you? In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about when your spouse doesn’t trust you even when you are truly being honest. It’s hard and disappointing when your spouse doesn’t trust you even when you know you are being honest and trustworthy.

There are a lot of reasons people have trust issues, but there are real solutions that can help if this is your story.  

Tune in to learn how to cope with this issue in marriage!

RESOURCES

Cindy Beall’s Book Rebuilding a Marriage Better Than New

Cindy Beall Podcast Episodes

• Healing Your Marriage When Trust is Broken
• Rebuilding A Marriage Better Than New

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

“When you see their heart and that they are really trying to do their best really love Jesus and pursuing him. Then I think it is a lot easier and there is a security to say OK I will trust.” -Dr. Kim

“You can tell somebody, ‘trust me trust me trust me’, but if they have not worked through the issues that are causing them not to trust you, and you know in your heart that you are being trustworthy-then I think you are going to need a third party in there. So Christian Counseling is the next big step in there.” -Dr. Kim

“We don’t value trust until it’s broken” -Dr. Kim

“You just can’t keep having a marriage when there is not trust. Because you are going to live separate lives and not going to be connected where you should be connected. There will always be a missing piece there if you are not trusting in a certain area.” -Dr. Kim

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Doug Hacking with Relationship Resonance for sponsoring this podcast episode! The Relationship Resonance system gives you 5 powerful relationship enhancers that will help to bring out the best in you and your spouse. If that resonates with you then visit relationshipresonance.com today to learn more. Also check out their Instagram page @doughacking for some fun quick tips on how to unleash the power of relationship driven success! You’ll be glad you did!

LEAVE A REVIEW ON iTUNES

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This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received from it the first time it aired. In this podcast Christina and Dr. Kim talk about seasons of transition. They share real life examples and personal stories of what seasons of transitions look like and how to navigate them together in a healthy way.

Tune in to learn more about how to deal with seasons of transitions!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time it aired. In this podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina talk about how to turn your fighting in marriage around. They share real and practical ways to stop fighting your spouse and start fighting for your marriage.

Tune in to learn how to stop fighting with your spouse!

If we aren’t intentional about spending time together, it won’t happen. In this 3 part series Dr. Kim shares ways to make time for your spouse despite the busyness of life. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 3rd and final way today: cultivate a common interest.

Are you cultivating a common interest with your spouse? Do you know how to do that well? Tune in to learn more!

This week we are going to give you tips to better communicate with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 tips to communicating well in marriage. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 1st way today: make it safe for your spouse to talk to you.  

Tune in to learn more about how to make it safe for your spouse to talk to you!  

Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd tip to communicating well!

The ministry of Awesome Marriage is for all couples who want to have an awesome marriage by submitting themselves to God and this certainly includes couples who are in a second marriage. We are here for the marriage you are in now to help you make it thrive and honor God.

Many times, second marriages can be complicated and come with baggage. But there are practical things you can do to help your second marriage thrive. Today we are going to talk specifically about: becoming a stepparent. Becoming a stepparent is a whole new role and it absolutely affects your marriage. Dr. Kim shares practical advice and real stories about how to jump into this new role well.

Tune in to learn more.

Today on the podcast we have special guest Nancy C. Anderson. Nancy is an award-winning writer. She and her husband Ron have been married for 40 years.

Nancy joins Dr. Kim as they talk about her new book, Avoiding The Greener Grass Syndrome. Avoiding the Greener Grass Syndrome focuses on how to grow an affair-proof marriage by establishing and maintaining 6 protective hedges around it.

Affair-proofing marriages is something we are very passionate about here at Awesome Marriage so we are thrilled to have Nancy on the podcast with us today talking about this important topic!

Today we’re tackling some of the really tough questions that listeners have submitted. We love answering listener questions, and Dr. Kim often answers one at the end of our episodes. This episode is a little different, since these are all questions that warrant more than a quick answer. While there are some hard realities, we also believe that there is hope for every marriage. Wherever your marriage is today, we believe God has hope and redemption for you!   

Episode highlights include: 

• Tips to talk to a spouse who “never has time” for hard conversations

• Feeling controlled when a spouse wants to know your whereabouts at all times

• Severe workload imbalance in the home and with finances

• Spouse’s video game addiction

• Trusting husband in spite of being surrounded by immodesty 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

Resources: 

• This month’s 62 Questions About Sex resource helps you be more intentional and thoughtful about quality and satisfaction in your sex life. And it comes with 10 Sexy Bucketlist challenges - just for fun! 
• Browse all our podcast episodes on Communication for more helpful info on this topic!
• Dr. Kim’s One Thing email is delivered each weekday with one practical  thing to do that day to grow your marriage. Subscribers also have access to bonus content 
• Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every month’s new resource, plus exclusive videos from Dr. Kim and Nancy, and more! Learn more here. 
• Dr. Kim’s weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. 
• Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

This is an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them.

In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: How do we make good christian friendships that can benefit our marriage?

Tune in to find out!

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Groove Life for sponsoring this podcast episode! Groove Life has the Groove ring that is the world's first breathable active ring that is not only super comfortable but functional. Born from need, GROOVE raises the bar on traditional silicone, activewear rings with its flexible material, patent-pending, inner breathable design, and beautiful colors. You can use the code “awesomemarriage” for 15% off your order! The first 50 people to purchase their ring can actually get 20% off your order with the code “AM20” so order your Groove Ring TODAY! We are loving our Groove Rings and we know you will too!

Many couples struggle with sex in their marriage. Sex is a gift from God and His plan for you and your marriage is for your sexual relationship with your spouse to thrive! Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina share about one reason your sex life might be lacking: they discuss mental and health issues that can affect sex. They share practical advice on what to do if you experience one of these issues in your marriage.

Tune in to learn more about how to to make sure your sex life is awesome!

When we carry parts of our past with us, it still affects us into today. If we aren’t talking about how the past is for each spouse pushing its way into the present, then we’re probably not getting to the depth of the truth of what’s really going on.

Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a repeat guest on the podcast, and today he shares some transformative steps to dealing with what’s under the surface, and helping your spouse to do the same. Don’t miss this helpful episode! 

Episode highlights include: 

• Do we really need to bring up old stuff from the past? Why does it matter now? 

• Is your heart open to your spouse, or closed? 

• What are steps to helping a spouse deal with their baggage? 

• What does it mean to “hold space” for your spouse? Plus why and how to do that

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• Find more of Dr. Kelly’s resources, including the Loveable Mini Course, at his website: Drkellyflanagan.com

• Get Dr. Kelly’s newest book, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell 

• Use the L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Conflict Course, by Chris and Jamie Bailey to help you work through conflict productively! 

This month on the podcast we are talking about distractions in marriage. Today on the podcast Christina & Dr. Kim talk about the distraction of work and how to make sure work doesn’t cause trouble for your marriage. They share practical tips and ways to overcome common problems when it comes to work life balance.

Tune in to learn more about how to make sure this distraction doesn’t take away from your marriage!

This week at Awesome Marriage we doing a Man Week! Dr. Kim & Nils are talking all things men and getting real about marriage as men and how to be the men God calls you to be.

But these episodes are not just for men! Wives- these are great episodes for you to listen to in order to better understand, love, and serve your husbands.

It is no secret that sometimes our wives don’t have the nicest things to say about us men. In this episode Dr. Kim & Nils talk women’s biggest complaints and what men should learn from them.

Tune in to learn more!

Today on the podcast we welcome back special guest Chris Brown with Dr. Kim. Chris Brown is a radio talk show host, pastor and dynamic speaker who speaks on stewardship and intentional living nationwide as a Ramsey Personality. Available on radio stations across the country, Chris Brown’s True Stewardship provides biblical solutions and sound advice for questions on life and money.

Chris joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about debt and what it does to marriages, and how to get out of debt and stay out of it. They share biblical advice on what God teaches about debt as well as real life stories and practical advice.

Tune in below to learn more about debt’s toll on marriages!

RESOURCES

You can follow Chris online at Stewardship. Be sure to follow Chris on Twitter for more great insights on money.

It often feels like the world around us is too broken. Where would you even start if you wanted to try and fix it? On the podcast today, Charlie and Andi Ashworth answer this question, and thankfully their answer is much simpler and more doable than it might seem. 

The Ashworths have spent decades sharing their creative gifts and encouraging others to do the same, and in today’s episode they artfully equip you to take small steps toward creativity, community, and reflecting the light of God’s love, right where you are. 

Don’t miss this bonus episode!  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include:  

• How should Christians engage with culture? 

• A call for culture making - and how simple it is to actually do it 

• Why the small things matter - and how to use them for good in your life

• Hope for becoming the remedy to the loneliness epidemic

• How to balance the desire for creativity and the need to get things done  

• Battling the dis-integration of “mundane” versus doing things we like 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES

• “We make less and less meaning of everything now, because it’s happening so fast and we’re receiving so much information.” - Charlie Ashworth

• “There’s no small people; there’s no small things. Everything matters.”  - Charlie Ashworth

• “We don’t know the stories that will continue after we do.” - Andi Ashworth 

• “If all of life matters to God, then all of life matters to us.” - Andi Ashworth 

• “We want a formula … but it is a process.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling  

• “Based on your faith in Christ, what kind of culture are you making? Are you contributing good? Or are you contributing negativity?” - Charlie Ashworth  

• “It’s antithetical to the word of God and to creation itself to think that we as people of God are somehow standing outside of it. It actually creates an ‘us’ versus ‘them’ mentality that is so unhealthy.” - Charlie Ashworth  

• “Start with where you're at: You're actually getting up and making culture every day.” - Andi Ashworth

• “As an artist, maturity looks like a seamless integration of a diversity of creativity over time.” - Charlie Peacock 
  

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Charlie and Andi’s book, Why Everything That Doesn't Matter, Matters So Much: The Way of Love in a World of Hurt

• Find more from the Ashworths on their website: https://thewriterthehusband.com/ 

• Andy Crouch’s book Culture Making 

• Learn 7 reasons why your sex life may not be where you want it to be, and how to get it there! Sign up here for the 9 Ways to Improve Your Sex Life Webinar 

Men and women are different, by design.

In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk all about how men and women are different sexually and how we can embrace those differences to have great sex in marriage.

RESOURCES

• Improving Sexual Intimacy - 3 Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan by Dr. Kim
• Awesome Sex: God’s Design by Dr. Kim ebook or paperback.
• A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy
• Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here!
• Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a earlier this year. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now.
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!

This is an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them.

In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: Is there such thing as a soul mate?

Tune in to find out!

RESOURCES

• Get the 30 Day Experiment for Singles here.
• Get the Prep for An Awesome Marriage Course here.

SPONSORS

• Thank you to our partnership with Kind Snacks. Try 20 Snacks for $20 when you subscribe to the Snack Pack through the KIND Snack Club. Click here to get your 20 snacks for $20! Signing up for the Kind Snack Club means you get free shipping and great bars delivered on the time frame you set. Give KIND A TRY TODAY.

14 Keys To Lasting Love

• Pre Order Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, TODAY and you will get automatically get House Prayer Cards by Awesome Marriage for FREE. Simply order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love then enter your info here to get your automatic download of your free House Prayer Cards.

In this episode Dr. Kim and Chrstina talk about the right and wrong ways to apologize to your spouse. Apologies are necessary. Since we’re human and fallen, we should be apologizing regularly. 

Dr. Kim shares some great practical advice on what to do and not to do when it comes to apologizing in marriage. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Harvest House Publishers for sponsoring this episode promoting Love In Every Season. Grab your copy of Love In Every Season today! 

RESOURCES

• Grab the 30 Fill In The Blank Love Note Prompts resource to add some daily sweetness to your marriage! 
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email or text here! 

Today on the podcast we welcome special guest Laura Taggart with us. Laura Taggart is a therapist, author, and speaker.

Laura and her husband have been married for 40 years and they have 2 adult children. Laura is passionate about strengthening marriages and helping couples overcome obstacles to enjoying a thriving relationship.

Laura joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about Laura’s new book “Making Love Last: Divorce Proofing Your Young Marriage.”

Tune in below to learn more about divorce proofing your young marriage!  

RESOURCES

You can read more great insights from Laura on her website. Purchase ‘Making Love Last’ here.  You can also follow Laura on Facebook.

Gratitude is a powerful mindset – it affects our mind, our marriage, even our physical health! 

Scripture is clear that our mindset is very important, so this month we’re digging into how to cultivate a healthy mindset and a healthy marriage.

Today we’re talking about the power of gratitude. What makes this trait so important, and how can we cultivate it? Tune in for all the details! 

Episode highlights include: 

• Dr. Kim and Lindsay share how gratitude helped them each deal with depression

• The way gratitude helps your marriage and your outlook on life

• Why growing in gratitude actually ends up leading to – more gratitude!

• Practical ways to cultivate gratitude in every day 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

QUOTES

• “I think we’re wired to give thanks and be grateful to God.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “When we acknowledge on a regular basis what we’re thankful for, we tend to be happier and less depressed.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “It’s looking at what’s actually happening in my life. What is God doing? What is here today? It brings you back into the present.”-  Lindsay Few 

• “I think the more we acknowledge who He is in our lives and worship him for that, that goes a long way to changing our gratitude.”  - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• “I don't think God put us together to grumble for 50 years. I think He put us together to grow, to learn, and to be grateful.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling  

• “I think it helps us to serve our spouse and serve our God better when our frame of mind is healthier. And I think gratitude makes it healthier.” -  Dr. Kim Kimberling  

QUESTIONS

1. So many things in the world are out of our control, but God IS in control. What is 1 reason you are thankful that He is in control today? 

2. When you think something good about your spouse, say it! What do you appreciate about your spouse? 

3. What is 1 thing you can do to be more present with your spouse today?

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• Contentment doesn’t come easily, but is more than worth the effort! Grab our 15-Day Contentment Challenge with a donation of ANY amount to the ministry of Awesome Marriage this Giving Tuesday! LEARN MORE HERE!

• The 27 Scripture Prayer Cards resource is a beautiful way to remember scripture and to bring the power of prayer into your marriage each day!

• It’s the perfect time to sign up for Dr. Kim’s daily One Thing to Grow Your Marriage email series, since this week’s emails give you simple ways to practice gratitude with your spouse

What does it mean to be a wife? How can we prepare well to be good wives? In a world where the world “wife” is displayed so differently depending on where we are turning to, it can be really confusing. Christian women who are planning to get married have desires to be a godly wife. But most of us don’t know how to prepare for that. 

In this episode Amanda Taylor joins Dr. Kim to talk about preparing to be a wife.

Tune in to learn how to prepare to be a wife! 

NOTEWORTHY QUOTES

• “When you prioritize your spouse over your children, you are modeling a healthy marriage for your kids.” - Dr. Kim
• “You have to depend on Jesus in order for your marriage to work.” - Amanda Taylor
• “Selfishness can wreak havoc on a marriage.” - Amanda Taylor
• “I think selfishness is the biggest problem we struggle with in life.” - Dr. Kim
• “Ask women whose marriages you admire for advice and wisdom.” - Amanda Taylor
• “The couples that I see that are doing well in their marriage are always working on their marriage.” - Dr. Kim
• “You can avoid a lot of potential trouble when you’re married if you lay a strong foundation when you’re engaged.” - Amanda Taylor
• “Putting your husband’s needs above your own can be so hard but it’s worth it.” - Amanda Taylor
• “Really think through your marriage vows and what they mean before you say them on your wedding day.” - Amanda Taylor

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Plant Package for sponsoring this podcast episode! With Plant Package, the prep work of gardening is done for you. Plant Package is delivered straight to your door with easy instructions on how to plant your fun new plant that even someone with a black thumb could execute! Plant Package selects durable seasonal plants, an appropriate and stylish container, sends just the right amount of soil and plant food, and includes instructions for assembly and plant care. The Plants can thrive indoors or outdoors – the choice is yours! Use the code “awesome” to receive a FREE Starter Kit with your order. Starter kits include gardening gloves, a gardening shovel, and farm hand’s soap. Simply select “ADD STARTER KIT” and enter the code AWESOME on the payment checkout page. 

RESOURCES

• You can snag our FREE Weekly Engaged Check Up Guide to help you practically keep the peace and keep your relationship good during your wedding planning. 
• Register and attend the Engaged Event in Oklahoma. 
• Need help building unity in your marriage? Snag our brand new resource Diary of An Awesome Marriage: The Couple’s Unity Building Journal today! This resource is a 23 page PDF, with 9 sections on common areas that marriages. Each section has questions for you to reflect on, pray about, answer, and then discuss with your spouse. Get closer by getting more unified on the things that matter!
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email, text, or podcast here! 
• Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out earlier this year. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet, what are you waiting for? Order here now. 

Conflict in marriage is inevitable: it’s how you handle it that matters most. But what about couples who really never fight? What happens to conflict that is never addressed and only stays under the surface? Does it ever really go away? 

Listen today to learn better ways to handle the issues you don’t know how to deal with.  

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

• Tips to initiate a hard conversation you’ve been avoiding

• How to stay grounded when you want to shut down 

• How conflict can actually lead to better intimacy and connection

• Helpful nonconfrontational ways to broach difficult topics 

Sign up for Dr. Kim’s Marriage Multiplier email for quick weekly marriage tips!

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

Couples Conversation Guide: 

Main takeaway: Dealing with the important issues together paves the way for true peace, and learning effective conflict solving skills is a win for your marriage. 

Questions to Discuss: 

1. Some skills mentioned are: Intentionality - set up a good time to talk, use “I” statements, do not blame your spouse, focus on what you would like to achieve together through the conversation. Pick the one that would help you the most. 

2. What is one easy issue you can tackle together to practice better resolution skills? Focus on using your chosen skill. 

QUOTES 

• If a couple said they never had conflict, I would think they’re not being completely honest with each other. - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• I think the more you fear conflict, the less you’re able to resolve it. - Lindsay Few 

• We want to equip couples to handle it in a healthy way. - Lindsay Few 

• Conflict is not bad in itself. It’s how we handle conflict. - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• Yes, we want peace in our homes. But you can’t have it if you ignore things that need to be dealt with.  - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

• It’s ok if you get stuck, just don’t stay stuck. - Dr. Kim Kimberling 
  

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  

• Do you want a better friendship with your spouse? Build your friendship with the 5 Day Friendship Challenge. 

•  Have you lost the connection you once had? Rebuild friendship with your spouse using the 5 Day Rebuilding Friendship Challenge.

•  Our ministry is made possibly ONLY through our generous donors. Plus, they get each month’s new marriage resource automatically, as well as some other exclusive perks! Learn more about Marriage Changers Membership here. 

• Sign up for Dr. Kim’s Marriage Multiplier email for quick weekly marriage tips!

Do you have goals or ideas you’d love to see happen this year? There are a lot of ways to embrace creating a vision, like New Year’s resolutions, setting an intention, or creating a vision board. The Bible also speaks to this in Proverbs. It’s not enough to hope your marriage goes in the direction you want it to - be intentional with where you want to go this year. Join Dr. Kim and I as we talk about how to effectively set an intention for your marriage this year. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• Taking a tech break can be healthy and helpful, and our 7-Day Couples Tech Detox resource helps make the process painless! 
• Can you believe we’re hitting 500 episodes next month!? Check out the details of our 500th episode Review Contest here!  
• Our Annual Marriage Check Up Guide is designed to help you reflect on this past year and have in depth conversations about your marriage.
• Will you take 15 minutes each week to check up on your marriage? Dr. Kim highly recommends a quick weekly check in, and our Weekly Check In Guide makes it easy to do! This resource is also available for FREE when you sign up for the weekly Marriage Multiplier email!
• Have you heard about our Marriage Changer Membership? Marriage Changers get all of our monthly resources delivered automatically, plus several other benefits, including T-shirts and exclusive videos from Dr. Kim and Nancy! Learn more here!
• Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim’s Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you’ll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!  

Are you actively protecting your marriage from porn? This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about guarding your marriage online. The internet and technology is a wonderful thing, but for all it’s wonder and usefulness it also has a dark side. Because technology and the internet are so infused in our daily lives, we have to put smart boundaries in place to guard our marriages from the temptations it poses. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss protecting your marriage from porn and why it’s something everyone needs to be serious about in their marriage.

Tune in to learn more about protecting your marriage from porn!  

So many of us don’t feel totally comfortable with sex and intimacy and all that it entails to get there like taking our clothes off and being vulnerable during foreplay, sex, and an orgasm.

But getting totally comfortable in the bedroom with your spouse is a great goal to have! It is a gift that keeps on giving!

In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk all about how to have great sex in marriage by making your spouse feel comfortable in the bedroom.

RESOURCES

• Awesome Sex: God’s Design Mini Ebook
• Awesome Sex: God’s Design Mini Book Paperback
• Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago and the response we’ve received from it has been incredible. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now.

SPONSORS

• Thank you to Groove Life for sponsoring this podcast episode! Groove Life has the Groove ring that is the world's first breathable active ring that is not only super comfortable but functional. Born from need, GROOVE raises the bar on traditional silicone, activewear rings with its flexible material, patent-pending, inner breathable design, and beautiful colors. You can use the code “awesomemarriage” for 15% off your order! We are loving our Groove Rings and we know you will too!

A lot of times in marriage we place unrealistic expectations on our spouse. This week we are going to be talking about that issue. We will be discussing 3 things your spouse can’t be for you. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 1st thing today: your savior.

Tune in to learn more about why your spouse can’t be this for you.

Loneliness in marriage is a uniquely difficult pain, but that’s where you are today, you’re not alone. At Awesome Marriage, people often tell us they feel alone in their marriage. Yet there is hope: We also see marriages restored and transformed time and again! If you’re in a lonely, disconnected marriage today, we pray you will take heart and not give up. Tune in for Dr. Kim and Christina’s advice on what to do if you feel alone in your marriage. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

RESOURCES

• Have you checked out the Awesome Marriage Pop Up Shop? Six t-shirts and our favorite hoodie are available for a short time only. Click over and pick up your faves while the shop is up! 
• Our new Family Prayer Challenge gives you an easy, pre-planned way to keep your faith in front of you as a family. You can complete this simple challenge in just five minutes each day. You can make this happen! And it’s yours for a donation of any amount. Join us this month and take the challenge!
• Dr. Kim’s Daily One Thing email gives you a daily reminder to do 1 thing to grow your marriage! Sign up today for free! 
• Marriage Changers get each month’s new digital resource as well as some other sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!

In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about what to do when you want your husband to lead spiritually.

At least once a week we get a comment or question about this, which tells me many of you are struggling with this. Well today we want to provide some helpful insight into what to do when you are in this position. We want to clarify what is and isn’t your responsibility in this as the wife. We also want to share some helpful things to do to encourage your husband and share some UNhelpful things to avoid doing. 

Before you go ahead and forward this episode to your husband - DON’T! Next week Dr. Kim & Christina are going to be talking directly to the men about this topic. This episode is for you ladies. Fellas can tune in, but this is not the episode to forward to your husband. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

SPONSORS

• Thank you to MyCounselor.Online for sponsoring this podcast episode! MyCounselor.Online provides Christian Faith-Based therapy and counseling resources by licensed professionals, available online and in-person. Their counselors can meet with you from your phone, computer, tablet. Receive counseling from top rated therapists for marriage counseling, sex therapy, anxiety, depression, and more. As our friends you get 50% off the set up fee when you mention that you heard about them on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. When signing up you’ll be asked how you heard about MyCounselor.Online - just simply type in the Awesome Marriage Podcast and you’ll get 50% off your set up fee. 

RESOURCES

• Check out the 15 Daily Prayers To Pray For Your Husband resource Christina mentioned. 
• Have better conversation with your spouse with our new resource Creative Questions To Ask Your Spouse 2.0. 
• Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!
• Sign up to get Dr. Kim’s One Thing To Grow Your Marriage Each Day via email or text here! 

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the importance of this topic. 

In this podcast we welcome back speaker, author, and founder of Crossroads Missions and Clayton King Ministries, Clayton King. Clayton joins Dr. Kim as they talk purity, relationships, love, and marriage.

Clayton is also a teaching Pastor at New Spring Church, speaker, and author of 12 books including True Love Project. Clayton is married to Sharie and they have two sons, Jacob and Joseph. He has preached to almost two million people in 25 countries and 45 states.

Tune in below to learn more about purity and relationships!

RESOURCES

You can purchase Clayton’s newest book, Stronger: How Hard Times Reveal God's Greatest Power.

You can hear more great insights from Clayton on his blog. You can also follow him on Twitter!

We’re on our annual summer break from the podcast, and during the break we love to re-air favorite past episodes. Today we’re sharing Dr. Kim’s conversation with former NFL linebacker Sam Acho, a speaker, podcaster, and humanitarian. They had an honest and encouraging conversation about what holds us back from being authentic and how to break through fears and be more real. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

• The breakthrough that first helped Sam to stop hiding & pretending he was ok 

• Why the closest relationships can also be the places we feel the most insecure

• Why the small steps we take to be real are actually big!

• Steps to take when you feel you’re not living in authenticity 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

RESOURCES

• Dr. Kim and Nancy’s book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out TODAY!! Click HERE to grab your copy! 

• 27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God’s Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God’s to work in your marriage 

• Sam & Dr. Kim talked today about his book, Let the World See You, and he also has a new book, Change Starts With You: Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World

• Find Sam on Twitter and Instagram @thesamacho

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because this lie is a big reason many couples get divorced. In this podcast the podcast special guest Rhonda Stoppe joins Dr. Kim. Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets.

In this podcast Rhonda joins Dr. Kim as they talk about the myth that: If I marry the right person, we’ll always be in love. They share what love really is and how you can have an awesome marriage through the changes of life.

Tune in below to learn more about this myth and how to keep it from corrupting your marriage!

Purity is something a lot of people talk about while single and dating, then not so much in marriage. BUt the truth is, sexual temptation does not disappear just because you are married. Married people still need to submit to God and honor him with sexual purity in marriage. Tune in this week to learn what that looks like, and how to move toward purity in your marriage. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

RESOURCES

• It’s almost time! Giving Tuesday is next week and it’s the most generous time of year! When you give you will also receive with our 4-Week Connection Challenge! As a non-profit, we could not fulfill our mission without you. We are so thankful for your generosity! 
• Covenant Eyes is a great resource to help keep you accountable online. 
• Check out Dr. Kim’s Marriage Multiplier email! The Marriage Multiplier brings you 4 pieces of marriage wisdom in a quick, easy to read email. 
• Creative Questions to Ask Your Spouse 2.0 will get good conversations started and keep them flowing between you and your spouse. 

• Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim’s Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you’ll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!  
• Ready to level up your marriage? With the Marriage Changers membership yet you get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits, like Tshirts and exclusive videos with Dr. Kim and Nancy! Learn more here!