Awesome Marriage Podcast

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received from it. In this podcast we have Jamie Ivey on the podcast. Jamie is a Christian speaker, writer, emcee, and the Host of her own Podcast called The Happy Hour. Jamie joins Dr. Kim as they talk about loving your spouse well and keeping love and service alive in your marriage. They share practical advice and real life stories. Jamie and her husband Aaron have 4 children together. Jamie loves marriage and it is God's greatest gift to her. Tune in below to learn more about loving your spouse well! RESOURCES You can hear more great insights from Jamie on her podcast. You can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

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 possible to have a successful, God honoring second marriage? Tune in to find out!

This month on the podcast we are talking about distractions in marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina talk about 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 this distraction doesn't take away from your marriage!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the increasing need for long distance relationship help. In this podcast Felipe and Rachael, an international couple, joins Dr. Kim Kimberling as they talk about the struggles and triumphs of long distance dating as well as cross cultural dating. They share real stories and practical advice from their personal experience. This great couple gets very real with hopes that their story will help couples walking through what they went through. Tune in to learn how Felipe and Rachael made long distance and cross cultural work for them!

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 support my spouse who is struggling with depression? Tune in to find out!

Today on the podcast we welcome special guest Laura Taggart with us. Laura Taggart is a therapist, author, and speaker. Laura and her husband have been married for 40 years and they have 2 adult children. Laura is passionate about strengthening marriages and helping couples overcome obstacles to enjoying a thriving relationship. Laura joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about Laura's new book "Making Love Last: Divorce Proofing Your Young Marriage." Tune in below to learn more about divorce proofing your young marriage! RESOURCES You can read more great insights from Laura on her website. Purchase 'Making Love Last' here. You can also follow Laura on Facebook.

This month on the podcast we are talking about distractions in marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina talk about the distraction of technology and how to make sure technology doesn't cause trouble for your marriage. 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 they 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 make sure this distraction doesn't take away from your marriage!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the importance of this topic. In this podcast we welcome back speaker, author, and founder of Crossroads Missions and Clayton King Ministries, Clayton King. Clayton joins Dr. Kim as they talk purity, relationships, love, and marriage. Clayton is also a teaching Pastor at New Spring Church, speaker, and author of 12 books including True Love Project. Clayton is married to Sharie and they have two sons, Jacob and Joseph. He has preached to almost two million people in 25 countries and 45 states. Tune in below to learn more about purity and relationships! RESOURCES You can purchase Clayton's newest book, Stronger: How Hard Times Reveal God's Greatest Power. You can hear more great insights from Clayton on his blog. You can also follow him on Twitter!

This week we are doing a mini series of confessions from different couples in different life stages. Each life stage comes with it's unique set of distractions and challenges. Today we have Kristin & Eric Larson joining Dr. Kim as they share their story of being in the midlife stage and what they are learning in this stage. Tune in to learn more about the midlife stage!

This week we are doing a mini series of confessions from different couples in different life stages. Each life stage comes with it's unique set of distractions and challenges. Today we have David & Tracey Underwood joining Dr. Kim as they share their story of being married with young children and what they are learning in this stage. Tune in to learn more about the married with young children stage! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn from a couple in mid life.

This week we are doing a mini series of confessions from different couples in different life stages. Each life stage comes with it's unique set of distractions and challenges. Today we have Micah & Tiffany Miller joining Dr. Kim as they share their story as a unique kind of newlyweds and what they are learning in this stage. Tune in to learn more about the newlywed stage! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn from a couple with young kids.

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

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the incredible insight Debra brought to the table. In this podcast we have professional counselor, speaker, and author of True Love Dates, Debra Fileta joining Dr. Kim as they talk about the foundations for healthy dating and the church's role when it comes to dating. Debra is happily married to John and they have two beautiful children, Elijah and Ella. Debra is a licensed professional counselor who specializes in dating, marriage, and relationship issues. She is a writer and regular contributor of Relevant Magazine and Crosswalk.com as well as author of True Love Dates: Your Indispensable Guide to Finding the Love of Your Life. RESOURCES True Love Dates: Your Indispensable Guide to Finding the Love of Your Life is a practical book on dating and a great resource for dating couples or singles preparing to date. You can hear more great insights from Debra on her blog. You can also follow her 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: How can I date my wife if it's too hard for us to get out of the house? Tune in to find out!

This month on the podcast we are talking about distractions in marriage. Today on the podcast we have special guests Brian & Lindsay Few joining Dr. Kim as they talk about the distraction of raising kids. They share real life examples and practical ways to focus on your marriage despite the demands of raising kids. Brian Few is the Lead Pastor of Live Oak Church in Wilmington NC and Lindsay Few is our editor at Awesome Marriage, together they have 4 kids and have been married for over 14 years. Tune in to learn more about how to make sure this distraction doesn't get the best of your marriage!

This podcast aired last year and we wanted to highlight it again because of the tremendous impact it had the first time. In this podcast we have best selling author and clinical psychologist, Les Parrott joining Dr. Kim as they talk about what it takes to build a healthy marriage. RESOURCES You can purchase Les & Leslie's most recent book, Making Happy: The Art and Science of a Happy Marriage here. To see if Les and Leslie are speaking at event near you this year check out their event page here. For more info on Les and Leslie you can visit their website. You can also check out their video tips for other great insights about how to have a healthy marriage. Get inspiration for you marriage regularly by following Les on Twitter and Facebook!

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 I do if my spouse isn't meeting a basic need of mine? Tune in to find out!

This month on the podcast we are focusing on how to heal a trainwreck marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina talk about how prayer and patience can help heal a marriage in trouble. Dr. Kim and Christina share personal examples and real life stories of how these 2 things have the potential to make all the difference for your marriage. Tune in to learn more about prayer and patience in marriage!

Today on the podcast we welcome special guests Shauna Shanks with us. Shauna Shanks is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and writer. Shauna joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about Shauna's new book "A Fierce Love" and how a terrible tragedy in her marriage pushed her near to God and changed her life forever. Tune in below to learn more a fierce love! RESOURCES You can read more great insights from Shauna on her website. Purchase A Fierce Love here. You can also follow Shauna on Facebook.

This month on the podcast we are focusing on how to heal a trainwreck marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Nils talk about how to value the things your spouse values and how doing so can help heal a marriage in trouble. Dr. Kim and Nils share personal examples and real life stories of what it looks like to value what your spouse values. Tune in to learn more about how to value the things they value!

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 advice do you have for dating couples on how to remain pure? Tune in to find out!

This month on the podcast we are focusing on how to heal a trainwreck marriage. Today on the 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. Dr. Kim and Nils share personal examples and real life stories of what it looks like to be all in. Tune in to learn more about how to be all in for your marriage!

Today on the podcast we have special guest Jens Jacob joining Dr. Kim as they talk about the brand new film "The Heart of Man." This new film will be shown in theaters nationwide for one day only, this Thursday, Sept 14th 2017! The Heart of Man is a story inviting the sons and daughters of God to leave behind our broken, moralistic and religious way of thinking and relating to God and to others. Once we begin to know who God is (and as a result who we are), we have something to invite the world into. Freedom from performance. Freedom from managing our behavior so we appear acceptable to God. Freedom from our addictions, compulsive behaviors, secrecy and double lives. This film tears the veil of confusion over the church's current identity crisis and enables it to invite the rest of the world to the banquet God is throwing all of us. Jens Jacob is a Director and Producer and produced The Heart of Man. Tune in to learn more about being a producer and this new film! RESOURCES You can purchase tickets to go see The Heart of Man here. But act fast! This film is showing in theaters nationwide for one day only- September 14th!

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the incredible response we got from the first time it aired. In this podcast author Carey Nieuwhof joins Dr. Kim as they talk about building a great marriage and also the struggles many pastors have in their own marriages. Carey Nieuwhof is a husband, a dad to two sons and a daughter-in-law, and the founding and teaching pastor of Connexus Church north of Toronto Canada. Connexus is a North Point Strategic Partner RESOURCES Leading Change Without Losing It is a practical book that will help you lead change in the face of opposition. Parenting Beyond Your Capacity is a book Reggie Joiner and Carey wrote to help parents and church leaders leave a legacy for the next generation. You can hear more great insights from Carey on his blog as well as his Leadership Podcast. You can also check more out about Carey and get access to some other great resources on his website.

This week we are going to give you ways to stop fighting with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on not fighting with your spouse. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 3rd and final way today: stop letting other people get in between your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how doing this can prevent and stop many fights in your marriage!

This week we are going to give you ways to stop fighting with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on not fighting with your spouse. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 2nd way today: remember your feelings can't be trusted. Tune in to learn why you can't trust your feelings and how knowing this can help your marriage! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd way to stop fighting with your spouse!

This week we are going to give you ways to stop fighting with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on not fighting with your spouse. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 1st way today: watching your tone. Tune in to learn more about to watch your tone in your marriage! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd way to stop fighting with your spouse!

This month on the podcast we are focusing on how to heal a trainwreck marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina share 1 way to heal a trainwreck marriage: stop fighting against your spouse and start fighting for your marriage. They define what a trainwreck marriage is and then share real and practical ways to stop fighting your spouse and start fighting for your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to stop fighting with your spouse!

Today on the podcast we welcome special guests Kelly Flanagan with us. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist and author and speaker. Kelly writes about personal transformation, marriage, parenting, community, mindfulness and gratitude, grace, the power of story, and the discovery of purpose. Kelly joins Dr. Kim today as they talk how to build a happy marriage. They share about the importance of not wasting time "working on your marriage" when you can be "building" it. Tune in below to learn more about what that means and how it can impact your marriage for the better! RESOURCES You can read more great insights from Kelly on his website. Purchase Loveable here. You can also follow Kelly on Twitter and Facebook.

Today on the podcast we welcome special guests Kelly Flanagan with us. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist and author and speaker. Kelly has been featured on Reader's Digest, The Huffington Post, and Today. Kelly writes about personal transformation, marriage, parenting, community, mindfulness and gratitude, grace, the power of story, and the discovery of purpose. Kelly joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about Kelly's latest book Loveable which is all about embracing what is truest about you, so that you can embrace your life. Tune in below to learn more about Loveable and how it could impact your marriage! RESOURCES You can read more great insights from Kelly on his website. Purchase Loveable here. You can also follow Kelly on Twitter and Facebook.

Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina share about the 5th habit of a healthy couple: showing appreciation. They share why showing appreciation is so essential to a healthy marriage and how to make sure you are doing this well in marriage. They share real life stories and practical advice. Tune in to learn more about showing appreciation and how to keep your marriage healthy!

Earlier this week on the podcast Dr. Kim shared why trying to change our spouse doesn't really work, isn't a good plan, and was never meant to be our role. This week we are going to give you ways to focus on changing yourself instead of trying to change your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on your own transformation. Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the 3rd and final way today: checking your expectations. Tune in to learn more about how focusing on this is the better plan.

Earlier this week on the podcast Dr. Kim shared why trying to change our spouse doesn't really work, isn't a good plan, and was never meant to be our role. This week we are going to give you ways to focus on changing yourself instead of trying to change your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on your own transformation. Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the 2nd way today: confession. Tune in to learn more about how focusing on this is the better plan. Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd way to change yourself instead of your spouse!

Earlier this week on the podcast Dr. Kim shared why trying to change our spouse doesn't really work, isn't a good plan, and was never meant to be our role. This week we are going to give you ways to focus on changing yourself instead of trying to change your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on your own transformation. Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the 1st way today: focusing on your own issues. Tune in to learn more about how focusing on this is the better plan. Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd way to change yourself instead of your spouse!

Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina share about the 4th habit of a healthy couple: avoiding the temptation to try to change each other. They share why trying to change each other isn't a good plan and what to do instead when you have issues in your marriage. They share real life stories and practical advice. Tune in to learn more about how to avoid this temptation and how to keep your marriage healthy!

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because it was such a great conversation about a topic that is too often misunderstood. In this podcast we have special guest Deb DeArmond with Dr. Kim. Deb is an author, a speaker, and relationship coach—helping others improve their interactions at work and at home. Deb runs her ministry at Deb DeArmond/Family Matters. Deb joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about submission. They define it God's way and show us why it doesn't have to be such a dirty word. The give practical advice on what submission looks like in marriage and how to deal with it the right way. Tune in below to learn more about submission! RESOURCES You can purchase Deb's new book: 'Don't Go To Bed Angry' here. Another great resource from Deb is her book 'I Choose You Today' which you can purchase here. You can read more great insights from Deb on her website. You can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

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 deal with my unequally yoked marriage? Tune in to find out!

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

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because of the incredible feedback we got from it the first time and how impactful this conversation can be to all of our marriages. In this podcast we have special guest J. Parker with Dr. Kim and Christina. J. Parker is a Christian intimacy author and speaker. Her mission is to reclaim sexuality for marriages as God intended. She has been blogging about marriage and sexual intimacy since 2010 and has written 3 books on marriage intimacy. J. has been married for 22 years and holds a master's degree in counseling. J. joins Dr. Kim and Christina today as they talk about cultivating romance in the bedroom. They discuss barriers to healthy sex and how to overcome those barriers. They give practical advice on how to achieve healthy intimacy and enjoy God's gift of sex with your spouse. Tune in below to learn more about romance in the bedroom! RESOURCES Be sure to read more great insights about sex on J.'s blog. You can follow J. online at Hot, Holy, and Humorous. You can also connect with her on Facebook and Twitter. You can purchase Holy, Holy, and Humorous 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: Should my spouse handle all drama with their parents and extended family? Tune in to find out!

Quality conversation is a must in a marriage. A lot of couples get caught up in life and forget to make this a part of their daily routine but a healthy marriage is a connected marriage so quality conversation has to be a priority. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina share about this habit and how to make sure to do this well in marriage. They share real life stories about and practical advice. Tune in to learn more about quality conversation in marriage and how to keep your marriage healthy!

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because of the huge implications it has on marriage. In this podcast we have special guest Chris Brown with Dr. Kim. Chris Brown is a radio talk show host, pastor and dynamic speaker who speaks on stewardship and intentional living nationwide as a Ramsey Personality. Available on radio stations across the country, Chris Brown's True Stewardship provides biblical solutions and sound advice for questions on life and money. Chris joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about God's plan for marriage and money. They share biblical advice on what God teaches us about money and how to steward it well in a way that brings glory to God and joy to your marriage. Tune in below to learn more about God's plan for money in marriage! RESOURCES You can follow Chris online at Stewardship. Be sure to follow Chris on Twitter for more great insights on money.

Today on the podcast we welcome back special guests Lynn & David Cherry with us. Lynn is an author and speaker and writes devotions at Shoreline Church in Austin TX. She also contributes to Created Woman and Affair Recovery. Lynn has a passion for sharing hope and freedom. She writes about motherhood, marriage, and moving forward after betrayal. Lynn & David join Dr. Kim today as they share their story of how their marriage was healed after betrayal. They share their story with true transparency and give practical advice on how to walk into hope and freedom and healing after betrayal in marriage. Tune in below to learn more about recovering from betrayal! RESOURCES You can read more about Lynn and the incredible ministry she does by checking out her website. Be sure to check out her blogs on marriage and her latest book, Keep Walking 40 Days to Hope and Freedom After Betrayal. You can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

Today on the podcast we welcome special guests Lynn & David Cherry with us. Lynn is an author and speaker and writes devotions at Shoreline Church in Austin TX. She also contributes to Created Woman and Affair Recovery. Lynn has a passion for sharing hope and freedom. She writes about motherhood, marriage, and moving forward after betrayal. Lynn & David join Dr. Kim today as they talk about showing affection in marriage. They share biblical insights and practical advice on how to show affection in marriage and how to keep your marriage healthy. Tune in below to learn more about showing affection in marriage! RESOURCES You can read more about Lynn and the incredible ministry she does by checking out her website. Be sure to check out her blogs on marriage and her latest book, Keep Walking 40 Days to Hope and Freedom After Betrayal. You can also follow her on Twitter and Facebook.

This podcast aired last year but we wanted to highlight it again because it was such a great conversation that can help a lot of people. Please enjoy this instant classic awesome marriage podcast! Rick is a best selling author, speaker, and founder of Better Dads. Rick inspires people with life-changing insights for men and women on parenting, marriage, and personal growth. Rick joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about the need for good fathers and how the huge amount of absent fathers is affecting our society today. They give practical advice on how to be a great Dad and how God calls men to lead their families. Tune in below to learn more about the deep need for good fathers!

Martha Fisher is our newest Awesome Marriage staff. She joined our team to help facilitate and support Facebook Groups. Martha lives and breaths community and is a social media expert. She brings wisdom and fun to our team! Her and her husband Neil travel the country in their RV. Today on the podcast they share their story of how they work and live on the road. Tune in to learn more about this sweet couple and their journey of marriage on the road!

Today on the podcast we welcome back special guest Jim Burns with us. Jim is an author, speaker, and President of HomeWord. HomeWord is an organization that seeks to educate, equip, and encourage parents and churches to build God-honoring families. Jim joins Dr. Kim today as they dive deeper into the issue of unequally yoked marriages. They share biblical insights and practical advice on how a Christian can best love and support their non-believing spouse. Tune in below to learn more about how to live in an unequally yoked marriage! RESOURCES You can read more about Jim and the incredible ministry he leads by checking out HomeWord. Be sure to check out his daily broadcast for more great insights on family and marriage. You can also follow him on Twitter and Facebook.

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it is such an important topic and insightful conversation. Please enjoy this Instant Classic Awesome Marriage Podcast! Jim is an author, speaker, and President of HomeWord. HomeWord is an organization that seeks to educate, equip, and encourage parents and churches to build God-honoring families. Jim is a leading expert in teaching healthy sexuality to children. Jim joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about how to teach your children healthy sexuality. They give practical advice on how to equip your children to have a healthy view about sex that honors God's plan for sex. They share ways to approach the sex talk with your children at each age. Tune in below to learn more about teaching your children healthy sexuality!

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 I do when someone is trying to make me keep information from my spouse? Tune in to find out!

Today on the podcast we have special guest Jim Burns with us. Jim is an author, speaker, and President of HomeWord. HomeWord is an organization that seeks to educate, equip, and encourage parents and churches to build God-honoring families. Jim joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about what to do when you are in an unequally yoked marriage. They share biblical insights and practical advice on how deal with this very difficult circumstance. Tune in below to learn more what to do when your spouse doesn't love Jesus! RESOURCES You can read more about Jim and the incredible ministry he leads by checking out HomeWord. Be sure to check out his daily broadcast for more great insights on family and marriage. You can also follow him on Twitter and Facebook.