Awesome Marriage Podcast

During wedding planning, are you thinking about preparing for your marriage? This podcast aired last year, and we are highlighting it again. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina discuss practical ways to prepare well for marriage. 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 can I manage my anger better? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Order Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love! 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!

When your spouse is being lazy it affects a lot of things. It adds to frustration in your home, it can make you less attracted to them, and it makes your life load harder to carry. Worst of all it can build a ton of resentment. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina discuss this issue and how to work towards healthier balance in your marriage. RESOURCES Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love! 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!

Is dating your spouse a priority? If so, are the dates the quality that they need to be? This podcast from Awesome Marriage is all about quality time in marriage and different ways to find quality time. We're re-airing this podcast so you can benefit from the practical ways Dr. Kim and Christina discuss to make dating in marriage a priority and how to have a great date. 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 you guard your heart when you are dating? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Order Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love! Learn more about becoming a Marriage Changer here!

Many of us try to communicate but have trouble finding the words, so we get passive aggressive. The problem with that, though, is it doesn't communicate what you need it to. It doesn't solve any problems and usually creates more. How do you know if you are being passive aggressive? How do you work towards better communication? How do you deal with a spouse that's passive aggressive? Dr. Kim and Christina discuss all that and more in today's episode. RESOURCES Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love! Learn more about becoming a Marriage Changer here! 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!

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 quality time in your marriage is by minimizing screen time. This podcast aired last year, and we are highlighting it again today as 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

Today on the podcast we welcome back Gary Thomas. Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker. We've had Gary on the podcast in the past talking about how to cherish your spouse. In this episode Dr. Kim & Gary about one of our favorite topics, engagement. In Gary's new book, Preparing Your Heart For Marriage, he coaches engaged couples on how to grow closer to the Lord in the days leading up to the wedding as a means of preparing them for all the days after the wedding. Tune in to learn more about how to prepare your heart for marriage! RESOURCES Order Gary's book, Preparing Your Heart For Marriage. Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love! 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!

Have you ever looked at your spouse and thought - "this person is crazy!" Well you aren't alone! We are all so different and come with different backgrounds and different personalities. It's easy to think others are just like us and when they do something you wouldn't - to think they're nuts. In this podcast episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk all about that and how these personality differences affect our marriage and how to navigate them. RESOURCES You can take a free version of the Enneagram Test here. For a more detailed version you can take the paid version here. Sleeping At Last Enneagram Songs Marriage Insights Test Personality Plus Test Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love! 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 replay of 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: What do you do when your spouse leaves you? Tune in to this "Best of Podcast" find out! RESOURCES When He Leaves: Help and Hope for Hurting Wives by Kari West Hope for the Separated by Gary Chapman

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: What can we do to spice up a dull sex life? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Order a Romantic Date Box here! A Celebration of Sex Guide Book Order Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina are talking about the "nagging wife." They discuss why this phrase shouldn't be used but still speak to the the tension many couples face of complaining and communicating what we want our spouse to do. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

Quality time for couples and families is one of the best things to help us stay connected and yet it can be one of the hardest things to accomplish in our busy, fast paced culture we live in. This podcast released last year, and we're airing it again today, since this is a real, practical way to help make your marriage awesome! Tune in as Dr. Kim and Christina discuss practical ways to maximize your dinner time for quality time.

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!

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!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it's such an important topic that we don't stop to think about enough. In this episode Dr. Kim has special guest Debra Fileta with him. Debra is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in dating, marriage, and relationship issues. In this episode Dr. Kim & Debra talk about Debra's book, Choosing Marriage. Choosing Marriage is about the beautiful exchange that occurs when spouses learn what it means to choose "we" before "me." Her book is super practical and sure to help many couples! It walks through 8 significant choices involved in taking marriage from hard to great. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Order Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

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 loving to break up with my boyfriend due to their past baggage? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Order Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

It's no surprise that being single is vastly different from being married. But how difficult it is to adjust to that change can come as a surprise to many. There are a multitude of things that need to shift when we go from singlehood to being married. Today Dr. Kim & Christina discuss those shifts, the challenges with them, and how to adjust well. 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! 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!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it's such an important topic that we don't stop to think about enough. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to be mindful about what we post online, where so many are getting this wrong, and practical tools for boundaries in this area. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Order Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

Today on the Podcast we have Drew & Natalie Hill. Drew Hill is a pastor and author in Greensboro, NC. He is also on staff with the national Young Life office and provides resources for thousands of youth leaders around the world through his blog at YoungLifeLeaders.org. Drew has met with hundreds of parents who have been trying to figure out how to connect with their teenagers and communicate the gospel to them in a way their kids would understand. He has often wished he had one go-to resource that he could hand them. So he decided to create one! And that's just what he did in his new book, Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel. Today Dr. Kim chats with Drew & Natalie about Drew's new book and how to come alongside teenagers well and face the issues that are at hand today. Tune in to hear about how to parent teenagers well in the culture we live in today! RESOURCES You can order Drew's book here. Culture Translator Covenant Eyes Blog Order Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

Words can speak life or death. The words we allow to surround ourselves absolutely affects us. We all have been around people who constantly tear down the opposite sex or husbands or wives specifically. But what do we do with these people? In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about husband bashers and wife haters and how to deal with these types of people. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it was so inspiring to so many the first time it aired. In this episode Dr. Kim has special guest Rhonda Stoppe with him. Rhonda is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. She has more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor's wife, author and speaker. In this episode Dr. Kim & Rhonda talk about her book, Real-Life Romance. Real-Life Romance is a book made up of 25 stories of couples who have found extraordinary love. Rhonda shows how in each case God was at work in the hearts of His people. Tune in to be inspired by these love stories! RESOURCES Order Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love!

Today on the podcast we have special guest Lindsey R. Dennis. Lindsey has worked with Cru International for more than 15 years. She has served in international locations, as well as universities in the States, and takes great joy in getting to invest her life in students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds. Lindsey also writes and speaks on what God has done to bring hope and healing in her life through the life and death of her first two daughters. Within a few weeks of learning the news of her first daughters' diagnosis, she began to blog about her unfolding story of hope and loss. Dennis loves to share with others what it looks like to know God in the midst of suffering and how to trust Him with the pen of their stories. Today Dr. Kim chats with Lindsey about her new book Buried Dreams | From Devastating Loss to Unimaginable Hope and how she and her husband stood together in the midst of their sorrow. Tune in to hear about walking through loss and tragedy as a married couple. RESOURCES You can order Lindsey's book here >> Buried Dreams | From Devastating Loss to Unimaginable Hope 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! 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!

This week on the podcast we are talking about 5 of the 14 keys to lasting love. We are CELEBRATING because Dr. Kim's latest book 14 Keys to Lasting Love comes out TODAY! In today's episode Dr. Kim and Christina dive into 1 of the keys to lasting love: role models and how to navigate marriage mentors and family origin. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES TODAY IS THE DAY! 14 Keys to Lasting Love is out TODAY! If you order your copy of Dr. Kim's book today you will get two awesome things! 1) entered in the give away to win a FREE Romantic Date Box AND 2) you'll 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. 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!

This week on the podcast we are talking about 5 of the 14 keys to lasting love. We are CELEBRATING because Dr. Kim's latest book 14 Keys to Lasting Love comes out TOMORROW! On January 8th! In today's episode Dr. Kim and Christina dive into 1 of the keys to lasting love: dealing with the internet with wisdom. Tune in to learn how to make sure this thing in your life goes right! RESOURCES Don't wait until January 8th to reserve your copy of Dr. Kim's latest book. Pre Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love TODAY and you will get 1) entered in the give away to win a FREE Romantic Date Box AND 2) you'll 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. 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!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because porn is all too prevalent today and we all need to be so careful to project our marriages from it. Culture traps can plague marriages and families. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina discuss practical ways you can protect your marriage from porn. They share real life stories and give you tools you can implement today. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Don't wait until January 8th to reserve your copy of Dr. Kim's latest book. Pre Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love TODAY and you will get 1) entered in the give away to win a FREE Romantic Date Box AND 2) you'll 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.

This week on the podcast we are talking about 5 of the 14 keys to lasting love. We are CELEBRATING because Dr. Kim's latest book 14 Keys to Lasting Love comes out NEXT WEEK! On January 8th! In today's episode Dr. Kim and Christina dive into 1 of the keys to lasting love: handling money well. Tune in to learn how to cultivate healthy money habits! RESOURCES Don't wait until January 8th to reserve your copy of Dr. Kim's latest book. Pre Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love TODAY and you will get 1) entered in the give away to win a FREE Romantic Date Box AND 2) you'll 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.

This week on the podcast we are talking about 5 of the 14 keys to lasting love. We are CELEBRATING because Dr. Kim's latest book 14 Keys to Lasting Love comes out NEXT WEEK! On January 8th! In today's episode Dr. Kim and Christina dive into 1 of the keys to lasting love: healthy conflict behavior. Tune in to learn how to manage conflict in marriage! RESOURCES Don't wait until January 8th to reserve your copy of Dr. Kim's latest book. Pre Order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love TODAY and you will get 1) entered in the give away to win a FREE Romantic Date Box AND 2) you'll 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.

This week on the podcast we are talking about 5 of the 14 keys to lasting love. We are CELEBRATING because Dr. Kim's latest book 14 Keys to Lasting Love comes out NEXT WEEK on January 8th! In today's episode Dr. Kim and Christina dive into one of the keys to lasting love: how to stay on track as a couple. Tune in to learn how to create commonality in your marriage! RESOURCES Don't wait until January 8th to reserve your copy of Dr. Kim's latest book. Pre order your copy of 14 Keys to Lasting Love TODAY and you will get 1) Entered in the giveaway to win a FREE Romantic Date Box AND 2) You'll 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.

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!

Culture traps can plague marriages and families. In this episode Christina & Dr. Kim discuss the culture trap of: pleasure over purpose. Our culture values pleasure and seeking pleasure over purpose and a purposeful life. In this episode they share how culture pushes this and how it can hurt your marriage if you fall into this trap. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. 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.

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.

Marriage is hard and life is busy. Which is why we need real, practical reminders of ways to build an awesome marriage. In these short One Thing Podcast episodes Dr. Kim Kimberling shares one practical thing you can do today to invest in your marriage. Please enjoy today's One Thing Podcast episode! Merry Christmas from Awesome Marriage!

Our ultimate refuge can satisfy us in ways nothing and no one else can. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to point your spouse to the ultimate refuge and how that will create freedom in your home and drive your intimacy further! Tune in to learn more about the ultimate refuge! RESOURCES Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. 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! 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.

This issue plays itself out in the counseling room so often amongst couples. There are subtle things that can eat away at your marriage. In this episode Nils, Christina, and Dr. Kim discuss the subtle marriage killer of: constant complaining. We are all tempted to complain in marriage but there is a point where it becomes a real issue that can be very harmful. They share real life stories and practical tips for how to guard your marriage from this marriage killer. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. 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.

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 decide where to start trying to work on things? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Get 10 Things To Do Before You Get A Divorce here for free. Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more 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.

Do you almost share something with your spouse but then stop yourself? Do you find yourself expecting a poor response from your spouse on a regular basis? Sharing with our spouse is a key part of connection and intimacy. When we can't share with our spouse, it makes connecting really difficult. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about what to do when you don't feel safe sharing with your spouse. Tune in to learn more about how to cultivate safe sharing in your marriage! RESOURCES Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. 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! 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.

Are you protecting your marriage online? Online issues can cause so much damage on our marriages if they go unchecked. In this episode Christina and Dr. Kim share one real, practical way to protect your marriage online. They talk about how to "get spiritual." This is a great tool in protecting your marriage online. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Order a Date Box today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. 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.

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 love my spouse through depression when it's been going on for years? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Order a Date Box today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. 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! 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.

It's important in a marriage for you both to feel safe and okay being vulnerable. Having sin shock is a threat to that safety and feeling confident being vulnerable. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina define "sin shock" and talk about how to avoid sin shock in your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to avoid sin shock! RESOURCES Order a Date Box today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. 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! 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 Nils, Christina, and Dr. Kim discuss the subtle marriage killer of: busyness. In our fast paced culture busyness affects us all but what would it look like if we made sure life's demands didn't take away from our marriage? In this episode they share real life stories and practical tips for how to guard your marriage from this marriage killer. Tune in to learn more about how to fight this culture trap!

Are you discounting the person you love the most? In this episode Christina and Dr. Kim 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 they help define this for you. They talk about what it can look like and how to avoid it in your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to validate your spouse's feelings and opinions! RESOURCES Order a Date Box today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. 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.

Today on the Podcast we welcome back Rhonda Stoppe. We have had Rhonda on the podcast several times now, and it's a treat to have her back! Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. She has more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor's wife, author and speaker. Rhonda's new book, The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be, was released just a few months ago. Steve and Rhonda Stoppe have been married for over 30 years and have a marriage that has been tested by many life trials. This new book compiles their success secrets into an easy-to-read, fun, and interactive book. Tune in to hear about becoming the couple you long to be! RESOURCES Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more here. You can order Rhonda's latest book The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be. Check out Steve & Rhonda's FREE VIDEO SERIES to go along with each chapter of The Marriage Mentor You can also order her other books "IF MY HUSBAND WOULD CHANGE I'D BE HAPPY-And Other Myths Wives Believe as well as her book Real Life Romance. 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!

It is not fun to come home to a place you aren't welcomed. It is not fun to feel more stressed and less safe when our spouse is around. Instead of repelling our spouse, we want to invite them in lovingly. We want to be a safe place, a shelter, a refuge for our spouse. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about what it means to create a refuge for your spouse. They give practical tips on how to do this well. Tune in to learn more about how to create a refuge for your spouse! RESOURCES Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn't always easy and conversation doesn't always flow. We want to help guide you when it comes to better connecting with your spouse by giving you Dinner Cards by Awesome Marriage. Learn more 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. LEAVE A REVIEW ON iTUNES Not sure how to leave an iTunes review? Check out these super simple and super short tutorial videos that we've made here.

Today on the Podcast we welcome Meg Wilson with us today. Meg is the founder and CEO of Hope After Betrayal Ministries. Her mission is to help women find hope and healing from the pain of their partner's sexual betrayal. She has a passion to increase awareness in the church of how to minister to the brokenhearted. Meg and her husband were able to walk through his sexual addiction and come out on the other side stronger. In her newly updated book - Hope After Betrayal: Healing When Sexual Addiction Invades Your Marriage, Meg shows others how they can follow the path to healing and out of darkness. Her book provides counsel, compassionate insight, and wise direction to those who find themselves faced with sexual addiction in their marriage. Tune in to hear about healing when sexual addiction invades your marriage! RESOURCES You can find more from Meg on her website here. Grab her book Hope After Betrayal: Healing When Sexual Addiction Invades Your Marriage 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! 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!

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: Do I have to say "yes" to sex even when I'm mad at my spouse? 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!

One of the biggest obstacles to being truly known is the fact that we change. We all change over time. Which is why it's so important that when it comes to our spouse, we all enlist in continued education. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about how learn as you change. They share how to cope with change in your spouse when you don't like it, different ways to view change, and how to change in a way that allows your marriage to flourish instead of drift a part. Tune in to learn more about how to be a student of your spouse! LINKS FROM THE SHOW Learn more about becoming a Marriage Changer here! NOTEWORTHY QUOTES "Are you aware of the changes in your spouse, do you guys communicate and talk about it?" -Dr. Kim Kimberling "Having a daily time to communicate will help you keep up with your spouse." -Dr. Kim Kimberling 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!

Culture influences all of us, but as Christians we shouldn't believe everything our culture tells us. We are replaying this episode, which aired earlier this year, to help couples see the truth about sex amidst the lies culture can promote. In this podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the biggest culture trap: the belief that sex is the ultimate. They share how culture pushes this and how believing this lie can hurt your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to fight this culture trap!

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!

Marriage is hard and life is busy. Which is why we need real, practical reminders of ways to build an awesome marriage. In these short One Thing Podcast episodes Dr. Kim Kimberling shares one practical thing you can do today to invest in your marriage. Please enjoy today's One Thing Podcast episode. Happy Thanksgiving from Awesome Marriage!