Awesome Marriage Podcast

Today on the podcast special guests Suzanne Gosselin & Gretta Kennedy join Dr. Kim. Suzanne & Gretta are the authors of Grit & Grace: Devotions for Warrior Moms. In this episode they about their devotional and share some encouragement for all the Moms out there. We are excited to have these women share today because we know so many of you listeners are Moms, or want to be a Mom one day, or are married to Mom. So fellas - don't tune out! Trust us. Be a student of your wife if she's a Mom by tuning into this podcast today and learning more about what she may be struggling with. Tune in to hear more about the grit and grace of motherhood! 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 Order Grit & Grace today HERE! Check out Awesome Marriage's 'Date Design - Welcome To Paradise' Resource for a romantic summer date night in! 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!

Today on the podcast Christian Zamora joins Dr. Kim. Christian is helping men find support and encouragement through weekly YouVersion Plans. Here at Awesome Marriage we are a big fan of YouVersion and a big fan of anyone who is trying to encourage men to be Godly leaders. We have been following Christian over on Instagram at liveheroic and you should too! We love what he is doing. In this episode Christian and Dr. Kim talk about what it means to be a godly husband and what it looks like to practically lead our families well. Tune in to hear real, practical advice on how to lead well in your home! 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 Check out what Christian is doing over on Instagram today! Follow him at @liveheroic Check out Awesome Marriage's 'Date Design - Welcome To Paradise' Resource for a romantic summer date night in! 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!

Conflict is the hard and messy part of marriage. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to work it out. How to resolve conflict the healthy way. Tune in to learn more! 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 Snag the Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide PDF for free here. Check out 5 Keys To Resolving Conflict here. Check out Awesome Marriage's 'Date Design - Welcome To Paradise' Resource for a romantic summer date night in! 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!

In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to prevent conflict in marriage before it even starts. Conflict is inevitable so we aren't saying you can have a conflict free marriage, but there are ways to have less conflict in marriage. Tune in to learn more! 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 Snag the Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide PDF for free here. Check out 5 Keys To Resolving Conflict here. Check out Awesome Marriage's 'Date Design - Welcome To Paradise' Resource for a romantic summer date night in! 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!

Here at Awesome Marriage, our hope is that every first marriage would work out and thrive and we 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. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about: letting go of the past and creating your new life together. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service 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: My husband isn't open to counseling, but I think we need it. What do I do? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service 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!

In this episode on the podcast we welcome special guest Karla Akin. Karla is an author and speaker. Karla is the mother of five, including twin sons with autism. She has a bachelor's in special education from Western Governors University and a doctorate in Christian education from Kingsway Theological Seminary. She has nearly four decades of teaching experience in homeschooling, private school and public education. Karla joins Dr. Kim to talk about her most recent book A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autism, Faith, and Determined Parenting and her story of triumphs and mistakes as she walked alongside her autistic sons. This book is a powerful tool for any parent of a child with autism. Tune in to learn more about autism and determined parenting! RESOURCES You can find more from Karla on her website here. Purchase Karla's book here. Follow Karla on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 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!

We can't neglect the spiritual side of sex in marriage. "Oneness" is a foreign concept to many and one that's difficult to explain. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina share about what they have learned about oneness and give a picture of God's good purpose for it 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 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!

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!

Do you have a friend that is going through a divorce? Unfortunately, when looking at the statistics - we all do! We want to provide some gospel-centered wisdom for how to deal with divorce. Divorce is hard. And as a Christian, it's hard to know how to approach divorce when our friends go through it. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina share practical advice and real stories about how to support a friend going through divorce. Tune in to learn more about how to support a friend going through divorce. RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service 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!

We've all heard the awful mother in law stories and we've all hoped that wouldn't be our story with our mother-in-law. But the reality is, most women struggle in one way or another with their mother-in-law and many men do as well. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk all about all things mother-in-law and how, as much as it depends on us, we can promote a healthy relationship with our mother-in-laws. RESOURCES 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. 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!

The in-law relationship is often a strained one. What is required of us, according to God, of us as daughter-in-laws and son-in-laws? In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk all about what do we owe our in laws and how this relationship, as much as it depends on us, can be healthy. RESOURCES 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! Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search "Awesome Marriage" in your App store. 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!

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 & Christina talk specifically about: helping your kids through your divorce. They share practical advice and real stories about divorce to help parents help their kids cope with their divorce. Tune in to learn more about helping your kids through your divorce. RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service 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!

When you hear separation you think divorce. But it doesn't have to be this way! You can fight for your marriage during separation. Today on the podcast author Linda Rooks joins Dr. Kim. Linda has walked the road of separation and came out on the other side not only married but thriving. Her and husband have been married for over 40 years and together they lead a crisis marriage class in Central Florida. In this episode Dr. Kim & Linda talk all about her story and give practical tips to those who are walking through the heartache of separation. They share what it looks like to do separation right and to fight for your marriage regardless of the situation. RESOURCES Order Linda's book Fighting For Your Marriage While Separated: A Practical Guide For The Brokenhearted today! Check out the 1 Thing Podcast With Dr. Kim Kimberling here or search for it anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out the Awesome Marriage App today by searching "Awesome Marriage" in your app store!

Sometimes family trips can be more stressful than fun and that's always a huge bummer when that happens. But what can we do to decrease the stress and increase the fun? In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina discuss practical ways to have a great family trip filled with quality time and memories that will last a lifetime. Tune in to learn more about how to have a great family trip!

Speaking the truth in love to our friends can be so difficult. I'm sure most of us cringe just thinking about it. But as Christ-followers we really are called to deep community and speaking the truth in love. We have to push past the surface and get to the raw stuff which also means we get to the messy sin stuff too. We have to be willing to help each other out where we can, which means addressing hard stuff when we see it. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk all about that, about the tough part of friendship with other couples: addressing marriage red flags in your friends. RESOURCES Check out the 1 Thing Podcast With Dr. Kim Kimberling here or search for it anywhere you listen to podcasts! Check out the Awesome Marriage App today by searching "Awesome Marriage" in your app store! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago. If you haven't ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now. Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search "Awesome Marriage" in your App store.

When your marriage is hurting, your whole life is hurting. It affects every area of your life. It can be hard to know how to support and help a friend through a marriage crisis. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina some tips on how to be a good friend to your friend who needs it most, your friend in marriage crisis. RESOURCES Check out the 1 Thing Podcast With Dr. Kim Kimberling here or search for it anywhere you listen to podcasts! Hope Restored Marriage Intensive Check out the Awesome Marriage App today by searching "Awesome Marriage" in your app store! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago. If you haven't ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now. Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search "Awesome Marriage" in your App store.

Is your marriage at risk to an emotional affair online? 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. One of the biggest temptations being: starting up an emotional affair. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina discuss protecting your marriage from emotional affairs online. Tune in to learn more about how to protect your marriage from this!

Just like the beginning of your day, and the first time seeing each other after work is important because it sets the stage. Your interactions before bed are also very important. We've all done it - gone to bed angry. And it's not a lot of fun! But is it necessary sometimes? In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina share some goodnight tips and also answer the question: is it okay to go to bed angry? RESOURCES Don't Go To Bed Angry by Deb DeArmond 5 Steps to Resolving Conflict PDF Check out the Awesome Marriage App today by searching "Awesome Marriage" in your app store! If you aren't signed up for our One Thing email do so today! 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. Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search "Awesome Marriage" in your App store.

So many couples struggle with that first 30 minutes or hour after coming home from work. Miscommunication happens, expectations aren't met, one or both are stressed and wanting different things. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina have a few tips to help the transition from work life to home life each day go smoother for everyone involved. RESOURCES Check out the Awesome Marriage App today by searching "Awesome Marriage" in your app store! If you aren't signed up for our One Thing email do so today! 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.

Having a family member that speaks poorly of your spouse can be very dangerous and put a strain on your marriage. It can be difficult to know how to deal with this family issue. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina discuss this issue and how to deal with it. Tune in to learn more!

Many couples find themselves in major debt or hit a road block due to job loss or other financial burden that puts them in crisis mode. Many marriages struggle to survive a financial crisis. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about what to do if you find yourself there and ways to keep your marriage strong so that you grow through it and battle it together. RESOURCES 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. Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search "Awesome Marriage" in your App store.

Do you give as a couple? Have you ever argued in marriage about how much to give or whether or not to give to something? As Christ Followers and church goers a lot of us have questions about giving. Giving and the concept of giving money to the church can put strain on a marriage if you aren't on the same page. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about giving as a couple. What it can look like. Why we should do it. And what to do if you're not on the same page. 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! RESOURCES You can donate to Awesome Marriage here. You can also plan to give $10 a month and become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here! Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search "Awesome Marriage" in your App store. 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.

What exactly does it mean to leave and cleave in a marriage? Why does God call us to do this? In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina discuss what it means to leave and cleave and the importance of it in order to have a healthy, thriving marriage that God intended. Tune in to learn more about how to leave and cleave!

In this episode Rick & Tiffany Bulman join Dr. Kim to share their story and talk about their new book Mended. Mended is a test-turned-testimony of what it is to be broken beyond repair by the ultimate betrayal and rebuilt again by God's mighty, merciful hand. In this book you are not left with just a sad tale of a pastor's family crisis that ended well, but with practical ways any couple could grow together and remain emotionally connected. We know so many couples have had to walk through an affair, whether emotional or physical, and those who haven't need tools to protect their marriage from it, so we pray Rick & Tiffany's story helps bring healing for you. SPONSORS Check out Marriage Talk Ministries Radio today for more insights on marriage! RESOURCES You can order Rick & Tiffany's book here. Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search "Awesome Marriage" in your App store. 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.

Is depression affecting your marriage? In this episode Craig Cato joins Dr. Kim to talk about hope when your spouse is depressed. Craig is a counselor and as well as author of Solo on a Tandem Bicycle - Hope When Your Spouse Is Depressed. This book is a survival guide for when depression enters a marriage and family, and it's coming from someone who has walked down that road. Tune in to learn more about what to do when depression invades your marriage. RESOURCES You can order Craig's book here. 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!

We've all dealt with comparison online and the angst that it can bring. But is social media and other online comparison affecting your marriage? Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss protecting your marriage from the woes of comparison online. Tune in to learn more about how to protect your marriage from this and the trouble it can bring!

So many couples want to know: can we use sex toys? Is it sinful? Is it harmful? In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk all things sex toys. Tune in to hear more! RESOURCES Awesome Sex: God's Design Mini Ebook Awesome Sex: God's Design Mini Book Paperback Become a Marriage Changer today! 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!

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!

In this episode, we are re-airing 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 can we keep the romance alive during the season of having little kids in the house? We are featuring it again to provide practical help for couples in this season of life. Tune in to learn more!

Man colds, are they real? How can you handle a man cold in your home? How should caring for your sick spouse look? So many couples argue when they are sick and have unmet expectations when it comes to how their spouse should care for them. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about what it looks like when our spouse is sick and what we can do to handle minor sickness well in our homes. RESOURCES Become a Marriage Changer today! 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!

Are you helping carrying your spouse's load? Are you sure you know the load your spouse is carrying? In marriage you want to be there for each other and help each other, that's what life partners are for. But for many of us, we don't know exactly how to do that. We aren't helping carry our spouse's load largely because we don't know how. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about ways you can better be there for your spouse and help carry the load they are carrying. RESOURCES Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide Become a Marriage Changer today! 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!

Today's podcast features special guest Barb Roose. Barb is an author and speaker who is passionate about connecting women to one another and to God. Barb joins Dr. Kim as they talk about Barb's most recent book Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua is helping people win the battle over their worries. If you have ever been stressed out about something you can't control- than this episode is for you! We are featuring this episode again as Barb gives real tools to dealing with worry, which are so helpful for so many of us. Tune in to this Best of Podcast episode to learn more about winning the worry battle!

There are lots of good things to be said about modern marriages! 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 last 2 awesome things that we are seeing in modern marriages! RESOURCES 10 Things To Do Before You Get A Divorce PrepDish - Click here for a FREE 2 week trial! You don't have anything to lose! InstaCart - Use the promo code: "CDODSON1BA16A1D5" for $10 off your first order (code is a limited supply - first come first serve. If the code isn't working it's because the limit has been used.) 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.

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!

This is a best-of-podcast replay we are airing again to help couples going through divorce. 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 going through divorce gracefully. Tune in to this Best of Podcast to learn more about how to handle divorce with grace in mind!

This episode is a continuation of 4 Thing That Scare Me About Modern Marriages Part 1. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about the final 2 scary trends they see in modern marriages. Their goal is not to make fun of couples who are doing these things, but rather to point out some potential flaws in these trends and provide a different way to look at them. They aim to give you tools to have an awesome marriage! Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES 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 Check out the Tales of Moxie Podcast today!

Modern marriages are much different than marriages were 50 years ago. Our daily lives our different, roles are different, hobbies are different, and the way we think about marriage and life is much different than it was 50 years ago. This week on the podcast Dr. Kim & Christina are sharing 4 main things that are scaring them about modern marriages and what we can do to avoid these trends that could hurt our marriages. In this episode they talk about the first 2 scary trends they see in modern marriages. Their goal is not to make fun of couples who are doing these things, but rather to point out some potential flaws in these trends and provide a different way to look at them. They aim to give you tools to have an awesome marriage! Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talked specifically about engagement, you can help prepare for an awesome marriage by taking Dr. Kim's online premarital course. Check it out here! 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 Check out the Tales of Moxie Podcast today!

Wives - are your words building your husband up? Do you know what your husband needs to hear? This podcast aired last year, and we are highlighting it again because of the great response we saw from it the first time. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina give practical tips and talk about the different ways men need to be affirmed by their wives. Tune in to learn more!

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: Waiting to have sex before marriage scares me. What do I do? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Become a Marriage Changer today to support Awesome Marriage and receive exclusive benefits! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out 2 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.

Does the thought of sharing the gospel scare you? Do you feel ill equipped or does the concept altogether just seem foreign to you? In today's podcast episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to share the gospel with your neighbors, together as a married couple. You'll be surprised how easy this can be and how much your faith will grow and your marriage will flourish when you take the time to be intentional about sharing the gospel. Tune in to learn more! 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! RESOURCES Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out 2 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.

Is this your story? We hope this podcast is helpful to you! This podcast aired last year, and we are highlighting it again because we know so many couples find themselves in this situation. In this episode Dr. Kim talks about what to do when you spouse isn't open to counseling. Tune in to learn more!

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 get my spouse to see that we have to make financial decisions together? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out 2 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.

Most of us are way too comfortable with lying and way too comfortable lying to our spouse. In today's podcast episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about the small lies. How small deceptions and our comfortability with small lies is affecting our marriage. Tune in to hear more about how the lies we tell are a bigger deal than we think! RESOURCES Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out 2 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.

Are you divorced and struggling? We hope this podcast is encouraging to you! We want to shed some gospel truth for those that find themselves divorced. This podcast aired last year, and we are highlighting it again. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina discuss 1 truth every divorced Christian needs to know: His Blood is Enough. Tune in to learn more! We pray it is encouraging and helpful to you!

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 tell my wife her jokes hurt me? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Become a Marriage Changer today to support Awesome Marriage and receive exclusive benefits! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out 2 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.

We hear consistently that couples are struggling with how to survive the toddler years. Parenting is hard and can be hard on a marriage. Parenting toddlers can feel downright impossible and can be REALLY hard on a marriage. Because toddlers are learning life, and boundaries, and they haven't learned how to deal with their emotions in a healthy way yet, they can honestly be kind of like tiny tyrants. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina speak specifically to those of you in that stage and give you some tips on how to keep your marriage healthy even with a tyrant in your home. They give you tools to tame that tyrant into a sane and emotionally healthy kid. Most importantly, they give you tips for getting your marriage awesome even in this hard season. RESOURCES Parenting with Love & Logic by Foster Cline & Jim Fay Feelings Chart Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

Husbands- are your words building your wife up? Do you know what your wife needs to hear? This podcast aired last year, and we are highlighting it again to encourage husbands to better affirm their wives. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina discuss practical tips and talk about the different ways women need to be affirmed by their husbands. Tune in to learn more!

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 find a local church we can agree on? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Become a Marriage Changer today to support Awesome Marriage and receive exclusive benefits! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out 2 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.

One of the things we hear sometimes from spouses, particularly husbands, is that they feel like they lost their spouse when they had children. It's common for many spouses to feel second rate to their kids, but also feel like their spouse isn't even their spouse any more. Too often we drop too much of ourselves for our children. We know this is going to be a controversial episode but we want to go here because we get so many emails about this issue. We want to share our thoughts and what Dr. Kim learned over the years that he found to be successful in being a great parent but also not losing all of who you are. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina discuss how to not lose yourself in parenting. RESOURCES Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out 2 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.