Awesome Marriage Podcast

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 talk about fatherhood and what makes a great father. They give practical advice and share real life stories about what it means to be a Godly father. Tune in to learn more about godly fatherhood!

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 are getting real and talking about the truth about sex in marriage. Tune in to learn more!

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 very difficult topic of lust. Why is lust such a temptation for men? What are practical things you do to fight against lust? What can Christian women do to help men fight against lust? Answers to this and more in this episode!

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!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it's something we all struggle with. In this podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the distraction of selfishness and how to make sure it doesn't cause trouble for your marriage. They share common issues of selfishness and give practical examples of what to do to make sure selfishness doesn't eat away at your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to make sure selfishness doesn't mess up your marriage!

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: how it's important to not be blindsided. When you're in a second marriage, you have to let go of the ideal and realize there are going to be some unique challenges since this is your second marriage. Don't be blindsided by thinking this marriage won't have it's challenges. Tune in to learn more. RESOURCES Check out Ron Deal and his Family Life Blended resources here. Blended Families: Second Marriage Interview with Ron Deal Blended Families: The StepFamily Interview with Ron Deal Blended Families Video Series

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.

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it's an issue so many couples face and yet so many couples don't recognize in their marriage. In this podcast Dr. Kim & Christina discuss the distraction of families of origin and how to make sure it doesn't cause trouble for your marriage. How we were raised and our life experiences make up much of who we are and how we think, it's important to understand that and to set healthy boundaries so that unrealistic expectations don't creep into our marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to make sure your family of origin doesn't mess up your marriage!

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!

Today 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.

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. 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.

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time. In this podcast Dr. Kim has special guests Colby & Amanda Taylor with him. The Taylors are good friends of Dr. Kim's. Amanda and Colby have been married for 11 years and have 5 beautiful children. Amanda is the owner of Embellished Weddings here in Oklahoma City where she plans and coordinates weddings. But Amanda, like us, is more passionate about the health of a marriage than the wedding day. Her heart is for couples to plan for a marriage that's even better than the wedding. Colby is a Pastor at Life.Church and together they love to serve. In this episode the Taylor's discuss the darkest time in their lives and how they got through it together with God's help. Tune in to learn more about how to survive the darkest of valleys as a married couple!

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: Can Christians Date Online? Tune in to find out!

So your marriage is over. What's next? How do you cope? We want to provide some gospel-centered wisdom for how to deal with your marriage ending. Dr. Kim and Christina share practical advice and real stories about divorce to help people cope with what's next. Tune in to learn more about what to do when your marriage has ended.

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: Should I dump my girlfriend if my parents don't like her? Tune in to find out!

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. Today we are going to talk specifically about: helping your kids through your divorce. Dr. Kim and Christina 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.

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 we keep the romance alive during the season of having little kids in the house? Tune in to find out!

Today on the podcast we welcome 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! Barb gives real tools to dealing with worry beyond "just pray about it." Tune in to learn more about winning the worry battle! RESOURCES You can find more from Barb on her website here. Purchase Barb's book here. Follow Barb on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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 is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time. In this podcast Dr. Kim has special guests Doug & Mary Ann Hacking with him. Doug Hacking is a former pharmaceutical sales representative and works as a pharmacist, adjunct faculty, and relational consultant. Doug & Mary Ann join Dr. Kim in this episode to talk about Doug's new book "Relationship Resonance" and the first two components of his Relationship Resonance system. Tune in to learn more about Relationship Resonance!

This is a mini series on 3 truths every divorced Christian needs to hear. Here at Awesome Marriage we are FOR marriage and we desire every marriage to work and be thriving and God-honoring. But we live in a broken world and we recognize that divorce happens. So we want to shed some gospel truth for those that find themselves divorced. In this series we will be sharing 3 truths we believe every divorced Christian needs to know. We will be going over 1 truth each day. Today's truth is: God is the Redeemer Tune in to learn more!

Are you divorced? Know a friend going through divorce? Then this podcast episode is for you! In this 3 part series Dr. Kim and Christina shares truths every divorced Christian needs to know. Today is truth #2: God calls for forgiveness and kindness. Tune in to learn more! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd and final truth every divorced Christian needs to know!

This is a mini series on 3 truths every divorced Christian needs to hear. Here at Awesome Marriage we are FOR marriage and we desire every marriage to work and be thriving and God-honoring. But we live in a broken world and we recognize that divorce happens. So we want to shed some gospel truth for those that find themselves divorced. In this series we will be sharing 3 truths we believe every divorced Christian needs to know. We will be going over 1 truth each day. Today's truth is: His Blood is Enough Tune in to learn more! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd truth every divorced Christian needs to know!

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 learn more about how to handle divorce with grace in mind!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because making decisions wisely together as a couple is something so many couples struggle to do peacefully. In this podcast Christina and Dr. Kim talk about sharing responsibility when it comes to making decisions in marriage Tune in to learn more about how to share in decision making!

Wives- are your words building your husband up? Do you know what your husband needs to hear? This episode is part of a mini series on affirmation in marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss how to affirm your husband. They give practical tips and talk about the different ways men need to be affirmed by their wives. Tune in to learn more about how to affirm your husband!

Husbands- are your words building your wife up? Do you know what your wife needs to hear? This episode is part of a mini series on affirmation in marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss how to affirm your wife. They give practical tips and talk about the different ways women need to be affirmed by their husbands. Tune in to learn more about how to affirm your wife!

Are you making dating your spouse a priority? If so, are the dates the quality that they need to be? This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about quality time in marriage and different ways to find quality time. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss practical ways to make dating in marriage a priority and how to have a great date. Tune in to learn more!

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 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 find out! RESOURCES Hope for the Separated by Gary Chapman When He Leaves: Help and Hope for Hurting Wives by Kari West

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

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 special guests Colby & Amanda Taylor join Dr. Kim. The Taylors are good friends of Dr. Kim's. Amanda is the owner of Embellished Weddings in Oklahoma City where she plans and coordinates weddings. But Amanda, like us, is more passionate about the health of a marriage than the wedding day. Colby is a Pastor at Life.Church and together they love to serve. In this podcast episode Dr. Kim & The Taylors talk about how to survive the valleys of life in marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to survive the valleys as a married couple!

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 should we do to prepare for marriage? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES The Meaning of Marriage by Tim Keller Financial Peace University Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage Awesome Marriage Online Prep for Marriage Course Capture Her Heart: Becoming the Godly Husband Your Wife Desires by Lysa TerKeurst 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start: A Guide for Engaged and Newlywed Couples by Clifford Penner

It's difficult to prioritize quality time with your spouse and family in the busy, fast paced culture we live in. This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about quality time in marriage and different ways to find quality time. Today on the podcast 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!

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!

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 should we as family choose what activities to be involved in and what not to? Tune in to find out!

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 month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about quality time in marriage and different ways to find quality time. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss practical ways to maximize your dinner time for quality time. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Hello Fresh

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 special guest Ted Lowe joins Dr. Kim. 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. In this podcast episode Dr. Kim & Ted talk about Ted's book "Your Best Us: Marriage is Easier Than You Think." This book shows couples how to create a better marriage by understanding simple truths. Tune in to learn more about how to be your best "us!"

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!

Abuse in families is something that happens too often. As Christians, it's hard to know how to navigate abuse with grace and yet respect for yourself and protection for yourself and your family. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina tackle this difficult topic and provide some encouragement for those dealing with the trauma of abuse. Tune in to learn more!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it's probably the biggest distraction in most marriages today. In our culture today screens and technology are everywhere and although that provides for many blessings, it can also be a very real and very addictive distraction. In this podcast Nils, Christina, and Dr. Kim share real life examples and give ideas on healthy boundaries that can help protect your marriage from this distraction. Tune in to learn more about how to keep technology from messing up your marriage!

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 find a good counselor who can truly fix my marriage? Tune in to find out!

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. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss this issue and how to deal with 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!

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 addiction grounds for separation? Tune in to find out!

Today on the podcast we welcome back special guest Debra Fileta. Debra is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in dating, marriage, and relationship issues. Debra joins Dr. Kim as they talk about Debra's new book, Choosing Marriage. In her book, Choosing Marriage, Debra talks 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 about these 8 choices that could impact your marriage in great ways!

Family drama. We've all been through it and it can be so draining! Family drama can also take a huge toll on your marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss family drama, why it exists, and how to deal with it in healthy ways that keep your marriage intact. Tune in to learn more about how to deal with family drama!

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 special guest Justin Khoe joins me. Justin Khoe runs the YouTube channel "That Christian Vlogger" where he posts weekly videos talking about things that come up in daily life for Christians. In this podcast episode Justin joins Dr. Kim as they talk about what it looks like to be a vlogger and how it impacts his 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: What can we do to get our teens to be obedient and respectful? Tune in to find out!

Does your family ever intrude on your personal life? This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking all about family issues. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the issue of family invading your personal life and how to deal with it. Tune in to learn more!