Awesome Marriage Podcast

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

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 does and does not constitute as abuse in marriage? Tune in to find out!

None of us intend to not consider or think of our spouse, but it certainly happens. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the subtle marriage killer of: not considering your spouse. They share practical examples and real life stories. What all does this marriage killer entail and how can you guard your marriage from it? Tune in to find out!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it's a topic that pains a lot of marriages. This message can bring a lot of help and healing to couples who need it. In this podcast special guests Lynn & David Cherry join Dr. Kim. Lynn is an author and speaker. Lynn and David have been married 25 years and have walked through some incredibly difficult trials in marriage and came out the other side a happy couple. In this podcast they talk about Lynn & David's journey and Lynn's book Keep Walking, 40 Days to Hope and Freedom after Betrayal. Tune in to learn more about how to find hope and freedom after betrayal!

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 spouse says they don't feel loved by me. How can I make them see I love them? Tune in to find out!

There are subtle things that can eat away at your marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina 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. In this episode Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina share real life stories and practical tips for how to guard your marriage from this marriage killer. Is complaining an issue in your marriage? Tune in to find out!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time it aired. In this podcast special guests Craig & Rachel Denison join Dr. Kim. Craig and Rachel Denison are a husband and wife team. Together they created First15, a fifteen minute devotional that leads you into a fresh encounter with God's presence every day through worship, a devotional thought and guided prayer. In this podcast they talk about their journey and First15 Org and how making time to meet with God every day will transform your life and your marriage. Tune in to learn more about the importance of spending time with God and what that can look like practically!

If we aren't intentional about spending time together, it won't happen. In this 3 part series Dr. Kim shares ways to make time for your spouse despite the busyness of life. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 3rd and final way today: cultivate a common interest. Are you cultivating a common interest with your spouse? Do you know how to do that well? Tune in to learn more!

Are you making time for your spouse? In this 3 part series Dr. Kim shares ways to make time for your spouse despite the busyness of life. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 2nd way today: pray together routinely. Tune in to learn why it's important that you do this with your spouse and how it will benefit your marriage! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd way to make time for your spouse!

Is your spouse a top priority for you? Most of us would say so, but having an awesome marriage takes intentionality. If we aren't intentional about spending time together, it won't happen. In this 3 part series Dr. Kim shares ways to make time for your spouse despite the busyness of life. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 1st way today: have a regular date night. Tune in to learn more about how to practically implement this into your schedule! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd way to make time for your spouse!

This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about subtle marriage killers. All couples have good intentions of having a happy and healthy marriage but so many of us get off track and there are subtle things that can eat away at your marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina 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 Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina share real life stories and practical tips for how to guard your marriage from this marriage killer. How can you guard against busyness in marriage? Tune in to find out!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time it aired. This has been one of our most listened to podcasts of all time and it has an important message that could save a lot of marriages. In this podcast Dr. Kim and Christina talk about how prayer and patience can help heal a marriage that's in trouble. Dr. Kim and Christina share personal examples and real life stories of how these two things have the potential to make all the difference for your marriage. Tune in to learn more about prayer and patience 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: Is it okay for grown men to play video games? Tune in to find out!

Culture traps can plague marriages and families. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss one trap all want to say we don't fall into but that far too many of us do and that is: that we shouldn't accept those who think differently than we do. Tune in to learn more about how to fight this culture trap!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time it aired. In this podcast special guests Craig & Rachel Denison join Dr. Kim. Craig and Rachel Denison are a husband and wife team. Together they created First15, a fifteen minute devotional that leads you into a fresh encounter with God's presence every day through worship, a devotional thought and guided prayer. In this podcast they talk about one habit that often leads to divorce: withholding forgiveness. They break down the importance of forgiveness and how to make sure you have a grace-filled marriage full of healing and renewal. Tune in to learn more about forgiveness and how to forgive practically 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: As Christians what is okay and not okay to do when it comes to sex in marriage? Tune in to find out!

Culture traps can plague marriages and families. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the culture trap of: pleasure over purpose. Our culture values pleasure and seeking pleasure over purpose and purposeful decisions and a purposeful life. In this podcast they share how culture pushes this and how it can hurt your marriage if you fall into this trap. Tune in to learn more about how to fight this culture trap!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great impact it had the first time it aired. In this podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss one habit that leads to divorce. The habit of: separate things. Whether it's separate bank accounts, beds, or lives there is no place for certain "separates" in a marriage. Tune in to learn more about this habit and how to avoid "separate things" in your marriage and embrace unity!

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 involved should we be in our children's dating process and choices? Tune in to find out!

Culture influences all of us, but as Christians we shouldn't believe everything our culture tells us. Culture traps can plague marriages and families. Today on the 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 it can hurt your marriage if you believe this lie. Tune in to learn more about how to fight this culture trap!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it's timely with Valentine's Day approaching next week. In this podcast special guests Lynn & David Cherry join Dr. Kim. Lynn is an author and speaker and writes devotions at Shoreline Church in Austin TX. She writes about motherhood, marriage, and moving forward after betrayal. In this podcast they talk about showing affection in marriage. They share biblical insights and practical advice on how to show affection in marriage and how to keep your marriage healthy. Tune in to learn more about how to show affection well in your marriage!

If you want to have a healthy, happy marriage it is important to honor our spouse. But what does it mean to do that? How can we practically honor each other? This week Dr. Kim shares 3 ways to honor your spouse. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 3rd and final way today: honor God first. Tune in to learn why honor God first will help you to honor your spouse well!

If you want to have a healthy, happy marriage it is important to honor our spouse. But what does it mean to do that? How can we practically honor each other? This week Dr. Kim shares 3 ways to honor your spouse. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 2nd way today: don't correct them. Tune in to learn why it's important not to correct your spouse and how it can make a huge impact on your marriage if you learn to honor your spouse in this way! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd way to honor your spouse!

If you want to have a healthy, happy marriage it is important to honor our spouse. But what does it mean to do that? How can we practically honor each other? This week Dr. Kim shares 3 ways to honor your spouse. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 1st way today: treat them like a cherished friend. Tune in to learn more about what it means to treat your spouse like a cherished friend! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd way to honor your spouse!

This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about culture traps that can affect your marriage. Culture influences all of us, but as Christians we often need to fight some aspects of culture to live life God's way. God's Kingdom is upside down when it comes to the world. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss one common culture trap: that your career is more important than your family. They share how culture pushes this and how it can affect marriages. Tune in to learn more about how to fight this culture trap!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time it aired. In this podcast Nils, Christina, and Dr. Kim discuss two big habits that lead to divorce. They talk about sex and secrets. Sex issues and secrecy are often intertwined and these issues can destroy a marriage. Tune in to learn how to avoid these issues and bad habits in your own marriage!

Many couples struggle with sex in their marriage. Sex is a gift from God and His plan for you and your marriage is for your sexual relationship with your spouse to thrive! Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina share about one reason your sex life might be lacking: if you aren't putting enough effort in outside the bedroom. What happens outside the bedroom is just as important as what happens inside the bedroom when it comes to intimacy. In this podcast Dr. Kim & Christina share practical advice and tips on how to make sure you are connecting with your spouse other than just sexually and how to invest in your marriage in a way that benefits your sexual relationship. Tune in to learn more about how to to make sure your sex life is awesome!

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because this lie is a big reason many couples get divorced. In this podcast the podcast special guest Rhonda Stoppe joins Dr. Kim. Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. In this podcast Rhonda joins Dr. Kim as they talk about the myth that: If I marry the right person, we'll always be in love. They share what love really is and how you can have an awesome marriage through the changes of life. Tune in below to learn more about this myth and how to keep it from corrupting your marriage!

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: We have a son and worry about him growing up in this sex crazed culture. What can I do to protect him? Tune in to find out!

Many couples struggle with sex in their marriage. Sex is a gift from God and His plan for you and your marriage is for your sexual relationship with your spouse to thrive! Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina share about one reason your sex life might be lacking: lack of communication. This issue is one of the biggest sources of sex issues in marriage. In this podcast Dr. Kim & Christina share practical advice and tips on how better communicate about sex in marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to to make sure your sex life is awesome!

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because way too many couples fall into the trap of believing this myth. In this podcast the podcast special guest Rhonda Stoppe joins Dr. Kim. Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. Rhonda joins Dr. Kim as they talk about Rhonda's latest book: If My Spouse Would Change, I'd Be Happy. Tune in below to learn more this marriage myth and how to keep it from corrupting your marriage!

Earlier this week on the podcast we shared one big reason your sex life might not be awesome: if you aren't practicing true monogamy. To dive further into this important topic we are going to give you ways to practically practice true monogamy in your marriage. We will be discussing 3 ways to practice true monogamy. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 3rd and final way today: build up your spouse physically and sexually and no one else. Tune in to learn more about how to practice true monogamy to better your sex life!

Earlier this week on the podcast we shared one big reason your sex life might not be awesome: if you aren't practicing true monogamy. To dive further into this important topic we are going to give you ways to practically practice true monogamy in your marriage. We will be discussing 3 ways to practice true monogamy. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 2nd way today: take your thoughts captive for Christ. Tune in to learn more about how to practice true monogamy to better your sex life! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd way to practice true monogamy!

Earlier this week on the podcast we shared one big reason your sex life might not be awesome: if you aren't practicing true monogamy. To dive further into this important topic we are going to give you ways to practically practice true monogamy in your marriage. We will be discussing 3 ways to practice true monogamy. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 1st way today: watch what you allow yourself to see. Tune in to learn more about how to practice true monogamy to better your sex life! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd way to practice true monogamy!

Many couples struggle with sex in their marriage. Sex is a gift from God and His plan for you and your marriage is for your sexual relationship with your spouse to thrive! Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina share about one reason your sex life might be lacking: if you aren't practicing true monogamy. True monogamy isn't just not having an affair; it's so much more than that. Dr. Kim & Christina define true monogamy and explain why if you aren't practicing this you're missing out on God's greater plan for sex in your marriage. They give practical advice and tips on how to practice true monogamy. Tune in to learn more about how to to make sure your sex life is awesome!

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because in a culture that rejects roles it's so important that we understand biblical roles and why God created us the way He did. In this podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the wife's role. They share what the wife's role is, why it's nothing to be ashamed of, and how to be obedient to God's purposes for wife's. Tune in below to learn more about the wife's role 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: "I am a Christian woman in a Christian marriage but I feel like I lead our marriage and family even though I want my husband to. What do I do?" Tune in to find out!

Many couples struggle with sex in their marriage. Sex is a gift from God and His plan for you and your marriage is for your sexual relationship with your spouse to thrive! Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina share about one reason your sex life might be lacking: they discuss past abuse and how that can affect the sexual relationship. They share practical advice on what to do to find healing if you or your spouse has experienced this and how to get to a place where you enjoy sex the way God intended. Tune in to learn more about how to to make sure your sex life is awesome!

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because in a culture that rejects roles it's so important that we understand biblical roles and why God created us the way He did. In this podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the husband's role. They share what the husband's role is, what it isn't, and how to be obedient to God's purposes for husbands. Tune in below to learn more about the husband's role 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: I have a feeling that my husband is having an affair. What do I do? Tune in to find out!

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

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because of the incredible feedback we received. In this podcast we have special guest Gary Thomas on the Podcast. Gary Thomas is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. Gary joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about Gary's new book Cherish and how this one word could change everything for your marriage. Tune in below to learn more about cherishing your spouse! RESOURCES Be sure to check out Gary's blog for more great insights from him. You can connect with Gary on Facebook and Twitter. You can purchase Cherish 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 spouse and I can't agree on anything. How do we fix this? Tune in to find out!

This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about growing through the seasons of life in marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina share about seasons of waiting. We all walk through seasons of waiting and it's important to learn how to deal with waiting in a healthy way. Tune in to learn more about how to best go through seasons of waiting!

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because of the incredible feedback we received. In this podcast we have special guest Pastor Chris Beall with Dr. Kim. Chris Beall is the Oklahoma City Campus Pastor at LifeChurch.tv. Chris also oversees half of the OKC metro LifeChurch.tv campuses. Chris is married to Cindy Beall. Chris joins Dr. Kim as they talk about the struggle of when couples feel like they have outgrown each other. They discuss barriers to closeness in marriage and how to stick together even when things are tough. Tune in below to learn more about what to do when you feel like you've outgrown each other! RESOURCES You can connect with Pastor Chris on Facebook and on Twitter.

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: We struggle with jealousy in our marriage. How can we overcome it? Tune in to find out!

Today on the podcast we welcome special guest Ted Lowe. Ted Lowe is a speaker, blogger, and the director of MarriedPeople, the marriage division at The reThink Group (also known as Orange), a non-profit organization devoted to influencing those who influence the next generation. Ted has been married to his wife Nancie for 22 years and they have 3 children. Ted joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about Ted's new book "Your Best Us: Marriage is Easier Than You Think." Ted's book shows couples how to create a better marriage by understanding simple truths. Tune in below to learn more about how to become your best "us!" RESOURCES You can purchase Ted's book here. You can also read more great insights from Ted about marriage on his blog here!

This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about growing through the seasons of life in marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina 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 best go through seasons of transition!

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because so many couples are affected by this tragedy. In this podcast we have special guest Tommy Brown with Dr. Kim. Tommy Brown is a pastor, writer, speaker and financial development strategist. Tommy joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about a topic is one that pains a lot of couples: miscarriage and other reproductive loss. Tune in below to learn more dealing with miscarriage and other loss in marriage. RESOURCES You can download Tommy's spiritual memoir, 'God Remains,' of his wrestling with their miscarriage here for free. For more great insights from Tommy you can check out his website. You can connect with Tommy on Facebook and on Twitter.

This week on the podcast we are doing a mini series on goal setting. Each day we will be focusing on a topic surrounding setting goals as a married couple. Today's topic is: how to track goals together. Tune in to learn more how you can track goals for better success with your spouse!