Awesome Marriage Podcast

Your mindset has a powerful impact on everything in your life - including your marriage. Is yours helping or hurting your marriage? Today Dr. Kim shares some sneaky ways your thoughts might be harming your marriage, without you even realizing it, as well as practical advice for how to overcome them. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: How to identify and correct unhealthy thought patterns Why even our fleeting thoughts matter One thing that prevents many of us from being honest with God and with ourselves, and how to overcome it *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Work on healing your mindset with the "Cut the Criticism and Cultivate Companionship" Bible Reading plan on YouVersion If you're a One Thing Subscriber, you know all about Dr. Kim's Daily Declarations already! If not, sign up HERE and receive a practical daily step each Monday-Friday to help you be intentional about building your marriage. If it's been a while since you felt sexy or were excited about your sex life, our 25-Day Think Sex Challenge will help you get back in the mood! Learn more HERE! When you sign up for Dr. Kim's weekly Dispatch email, you receive a copy of his Daily Declarations FREE as a sign up bonus!

One reason marriage can be difficult is because it faces real spiritual opposition. 1 Peter 5:8 says the enemy is like "a roaring lion looking for someone to devour," who would love to destroy us and our marriages. But Christian couples can be confident that God is on our side, He is for us and He has the victory. So how can we be on guard and ready to fight for our marriage, spiritually? Tune in today to learn how. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Reasons why marriage is a target of spiritual attacks Ways spiritual attacks can show up in marriage Steps to fight back and fight for your marriage in those times *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Dr. Kim shared his heart behind our Marriage Changers membership in today's episode. Get more info on the membership HERE. We are happy to have 50+ AM YouVersion plans. Here are the two we mentioned in this episode: Learning to Apologize Well In Marriage Praying Over your home If you haven't already, check out our perennial fave House Prayer Cards. They're Like Dr. Kim's scripture on the walls thing, but without needing to repaint! Our 2-Week Couples Scripture Challenge helps you fight for your marriage by building the habit of getting into God's Word together.

How should the rhythms of our child's season of life inform our parenting? How can your family rhythms and routines cultivate the kind of family atmosphere you are longing for in your household and set your child up for success? Today our special guest Nellie Harden helps you see where you are in this season of your child's growing up years and how to parent well in this time. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The perspective shift to more peaceful parenting Why to number the days of your child's childhood How our own perfectionism affects our kids and our parenting The parenting shift we need in the second half of childhood A practical way to reduce sibling strife *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Find Nellie's book, learn more about the 6570 Family Project and more on her website Here's the article Nellie wrote for Focus on The Family that we loved: "Family on the Rocks!" Taking a few minutes a week to check up on your marriage is simple and effective with the Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide Our 27 Scripture Prayer Cards are both beautiful AND powerful!

This time of year, so many families are thinking about how to make this new school year go even better than the last. You may be wondering how you can possibly build in helpful, healthy rhythms when you're Already. So. Busy. If so, you do not want to miss this episode. Today our guest Justin Earley shares how to build intentionality and meaning into your existing family habits. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: What our messy attempts at forming good habits can communicate to our kids (you might be surprised!) The perspective shift that lets you take advantage of your family's existing habits for good What does it actually mean to be a spiritual leader? Practical advice for wives who want their husband to lead spiritually *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Hear more on these topics in Justin's books: The Common Rule: Habits of Purpose for an Age of Distraction Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms Made for People: Why We Drift into Loneliness and How to Fight for a Life of Friendship Find resources, writing an more from Justin at Justinwhitmelearley.com The Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide makes it simple to check in with your spouse each week.

Ever wondered why you can't break a habit you hate or form a new one you want to start? Today's bonus episode is for you! Debra Fileta always brings wisdom and practical tools to help us connect spiritual practices with mental health and relationship health, and we're delighted to have Debra back on the podcast with us today. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Why issues seem to surface at unexpected times and what you can do about it The equation that leads to lasting change - and why most people get it wrong How to effectively begin to break bad habits *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Debra has also been on these past episodes: Choosing Marriage: Interview with Debra Fileta | Ep. 207 Love In Every Season: Interview with Debra Fileta | Ep. 411 Are You Really OK? With Special Guest Debra Fileta | Ep. 471 Oneness Vs. Codependency - What's the Difference? With Special Guest Debra Fileta | Ep. 511 We think you'll love Debra's new book, RESET: Powerful Habits to Own Your Thoughts, Understand Your Feelings, and Change Your Life Are you getting the Marriage Multiplier? It's a quick weekly email from Dr. Kim that gives you ways to intentionally invest in your marriage. Sign up HERE.

As we enter the fall season, it's a great time to look at the routines in your life. This month we're talking all about life-giving routines and rhythms. Sometimes in marriage, we can get into bad habits of conflict or miscommunication, BUT we can also use our habits and routines to build up our spouse and grow our marriage. Today we're sharing some of our personal routines and family rhythms that help keep our marriages strong. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Dr. Kim's personal routine and why it's so important to him The small things that don't even feel like "things" – and why they matter so much Practical ways to build the kind of culture you want to have in your marriage *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES: If you're not getting Dr. Kim's One Thing daily email, sign up HERE! The Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide makes it simple to check in with your spouse each week. Get a better dinner experience when you bring good questions to the table with 52 Questions for Your Family Table

We talk to a lot of couples who don't know what makes them a great team. And if you don't know what makes you a great team, how can you operate as one? All too often, opposites attract and it takes intentionality to tap into all that God has for you in the gift of your marriage. So today we're talking about leaning into what makes you a uniquely gifted team in your marriage, and resolving the tension that comes from the ways we differ from our spouse. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: What are the common issues that keep couples from being a strong team? Dr. Kim gives great ideas of creative solutions to issues How to combat the competition that sometimes creeps into marriage We share ways we've personally done this in our marriages *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Get the team conversation started with Team You & Me: A Guide to Approaching Your Marriage as a Team, a resource designed to help you be more intentional to tap into all God has for you in the gift of your marriage. Dr. Kim and Nancy's book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out now! Grab your copy HERE! Related episodes you might like: What is Team Language? | Ep. 501 Make the Most of Your Differences with Special Guests Jay & Breona Washington | Ep. 476 Wives Edition: How to Ask For Help

Has marriage been harder than you thought it would be? We often say there's hope for every marriage, no matter where you are today - and there truly is. But you may be wondering how exactly to hold on and fight for your marriage if you're in a really hard season. Today, we are sharing Dr. Kim's conversation with special guest Toni Nieuwhof. Toni is an author, speaker and family law mediator, and she brings such hope and wisdom in today's episode. Tune in for hope and help to make the future of your marriage better than today. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The mental shift helped Toni and her husband keep fighting when their marriage was on the brink Practical steps they took to start healing Common issues Toni sees couples divorce over How to change your mental narrative about your marriage *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Get more of Toni's wisdom on this topic in her book, "Before You Split" On her website at https://toninieuwhof.com/ And on the Smart Family Podcast Are you willing to do what it takes to reset and renew your marriage? Fight for your marriage with the Marriage 911 online course. Missed the other episodes of our summer Worth Repeating Series? So far we've aired: Worth Repeating | Be Your Authentic Self in a Superficial World With Special Guest Sam Acho Worth Repeating | Breathe: Don't Be Prickly Worth Repeating: Cultivating Curiosity & Courage with Special Guest Bob Goff

How can curiosity help you have an awesome marriage? How can you grow yourself and your marriage, even in the busyness and life's changing seasons? As we share some of our favorite past episodes this summer, we are so happy to re-air Dr. Kim's interview with Bob Goff. Bob and Dr. Kim talked about how to dream big, be courageous and grow closer with your spouse. Don't miss their encouraging conversation today - it's certainly worth repeating! We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The role curiosity plays in keeping you - and your marriage - interesting Learning to align your dreams as a couple What to do if you don't have any big dreams to chase *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES 27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God's Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God's to work in your marriage Find Bob @ bobgoff.com Check out Maria's new book, Love Lives Here Dr. Kim especially liked Bob's book Everybody Always Missed the other episodes of our summer Worth Repeating Series? So far we've aired: Worth Repeating | Be Your Authentic Self in a Superficial World With Special Guest Sam Acho Worth Repeating | Breathe: Don't Be Prickly

One common theme we hear from our couples at Awesome Marriage is that life and marriage have been difficult the past few years. The unexpected and unpredictable realities have taken a toll on many of us, and the anxiety and angst have made us quite "prickly." In today's episode, Dr. Kim and Christina talk about that prickliness and help you evaluate if you've been a little prickly and if so, how to work through it. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Defining exactly what we mean by "prickly" Dr. Kim shares some healthy ways to deal with the pain Red flags that can help show us our prickliness What do I do if this is me? What if it's my spouse? *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Dr. Kim and Nancy's book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out now! Click HERE to grab your copy! 27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God's Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God's to work in your marriage

We're on our annual summer break from the podcast, and during the break we love to re-air favorite past episodes. Today we're sharing Dr. Kim's conversation with former NFL linebacker Sam Acho, a speaker, podcaster, and humanitarian. They had an honest and encouraging conversation about what holds us back from being authentic and how to break through fears and be more real. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The breakthrough that first helped Sam to stop hiding & pretending he was ok Why the closest relationships can also be the places we feel the most insecure Why the small steps we take to be real are actually big! Steps to take when you feel you're not living in authenticity *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Dr. Kim and Nancy's book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out TODAY!! Click HERE to grab your copy! 27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God's Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God's to work in your marriage Sam & Dr. Kim talked today about his book, Let the World See You, and he also has a new book, Change Starts With You: Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World Find Sam on Twitter and Instagram @thesamacho

Marriage is more of a marathon than a sprint, and to go the distance, it definitely helps to learn from someone who has gone before. Who better to learn from than Dr. Kim? He and Nancy are more than 50 years into marriage, and continue to have so much fun together. It's not always easy, but it's definitely worth it! Today Dr. Kim shares his top 5 ways to build a marriage you love that will stand the test of time. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Practically speaking, how do you put "God first, spouse second"? Is the goal to just stay together - or to keep making the marriage better and better? The power of looking forward to something together Tips to reclaiming fun in your marriage *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Dr. Kim and Nancy's book Love, Intimacy, and Sex in the Second Half is out! Click HERE to order your copy! When it comes to having fun and not taking things too seriously, Dr. Kim and Nancy have got receipts! See all the shenanigans on TikTok and Instagram :) Want to have more fun with your marriage? Our 14 Days of Marriage Fun resource helps you break up the routine and enjoy more fun and laughter together!

Recovery after porn is possible. Your mind can heal and you can break the addiction. Today's guest, Matt Cline, is the founder and director of Restored Ministries, which leads men and women out of sexual brokenness and into a life of freedom and impact. Matt has seen countless lives radically changed around the world.Today he talks about his healing process, how God restored his beliefs about sex We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The God-given purpose of our sex drive - and why that matters How do you define the actual difference between "sex" and "making love"? Lies porn teaches us about sex and how to replace them with truth Specific ways the mind changes after porn recovery The process of turning temptation into an opportunity for worship *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Find all of Matt's resources at www.restoredministries.ca Restored Ministries is on Instagram @restoredsexuality, Facebook @ Restored Ministries, and the Pure Victory Podcast. You don't have to settle for a struggling marriage. The 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan starts right where your marriage is today and helps get it on the road to healing. Click HERE to preorder Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half!

Can your marriage be happy, even after…? Our guest today said that, "About 70% of men in the church are struggling cyclically or addictively with pornography, and about 30% of women. It's time to stop giving the enemy the power of our silence." We completely agree! While this story is not easy to tell, letting light into our darkest places is how we will experience the healing God wants for us. We are so thankful that Dannah shared her story with us this week. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The antidote to "I don't even know what to do" about this Does a porn addiction always escalate? And why? Some of the science behind why this addiction is so hard to kick The impact of betrayal trauma on a spouse RESOURCES Order Dannah's book, Happily Even After, for more of her story and insights Protect your kids from porn with the help of https://protectyoungeyes.com/ Click HERE to preorder Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half! Don't settle for a struggling marriage. The 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan starts right where your marriage is today and helps get it on the road to healing.

If porn use has damaged your marriage, you may struggle to feel close and to re-engage in sexual intimacy. You know that healing is possible, but how do you get there? Today Dr. Kim shares ways that couples can overcome the hurt caused by porn and re-establish the intimacy that will make the marriage thrive again. Time and again, we have seen couples restored, and their marriage even better than before. Tune in today and learn how this can be true for your marriage too. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Overcoming intrusive thoughts and insecurities How porn and comparison are similar Why the marriage can be better than before after healing from this *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Do you love the Bible app as much as we do? Do not miss Dr. Kim's Verse of the Day on YouVersion Friday! Keep your marriage thriving for the long haul! Order Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half! Has the Awesome Marriage podcast helped your marriage? If so, will you take a moment to leave us a rating and review? They take just a moment to leave, but they do make an difference in getting the show in front of more people. In Spotify, click the "star" icon right under the show's heading On Apple Podcasts, scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section of the show page Don't settle for a struggling marriage. The 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan is affordable, practical, and starts right where your marriage is today to get it on the road to healing.

Porn use is a pain point for all too many marriages. Today we talk about how to begin healing and rebuilding trust if porn has damaged your marriage. We have seen countless marriages restored from this issue, and we believe God can do the same for you and your marriage. Tune in to learn how you can begin to trust again. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The key to knowing if your spouse has changed and is trustworthy What if they haven't changed? Why confession is vital to healing and freedom *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES If you are ready to be free from porn, our friends at Restored Ministries offer several options to help both. Please do not hesitate to reach out. If your marriage has been affected by infidelity, our online Affair Recovery Course can help. This course is helpful whether you're just starting the recovery process, or are already in process. Use code: "AWESOMEMARRIAGE" for %10 off. Has the Awesome Marriage podcast helped your marriage? If so, will you take a moment to leave us a rating and review? They take just a moment to leave, but they do make an difference in getting the show in front of more people. In Spotify, click the "star" icon right under the show's heading On Apple Podcasts, scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section of the show page Learn how to keep your marriage strong for the long haul! Order Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half!

We know this topic is a painful one for all too many marriages, and we also know that God can bring full healing if your marriage has been damaged by porn. Today Dr. Kim shares how he's seen porn impact marriages over the years, why it's always a problem if it's part of a marriage, and how to start breaking free. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Why porn use is never a one-person issue Why keeping porn use secret makes it harder to stop using Addressing common cultural myths about porn such as, "everyone does it" and "it doesn't hurt anyone" Steps to breaking free if you are using porn *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES If you are ready to be free from porn, our friends at Restored Ministries offer several options to help both. Please do not hesitate to reach out. If your marriage has been affected by infidelity, our online Affair Recovery Course can help. This course is helpful whether you're just starting the recovery process, or are already in process. Use code: "AWESOMEMARRIAGE" for %10 off.

Great things are happening on the Awesome Marriage Podcast this summer! In this quick update Dr. Kim and I pop in to talk about what you can expect and what you'll be hearing over the next few weeks. Plus an exciting announcement from Dr. Kim! We pray these episodes are helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Learn to make your marriage strong for the long haul -- Order Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half. If you need anything from us, don't hesitate to reach out at [email protected]

When Eric and Erikah Rivera met and started dating as high school sweethearts, they sensed God's call on their lives. But they did not know how it would all unfold. Today they are church planters in their hometown of Chicago, and they graciously share their story of how God has met them in the midst of unexpected fear and pain, and the ways He has worked in each circumstance. Don't miss this encouraging conversation with the Riveras. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: How sharing their fears and grief with each other led to increased faith Unexpected ways God can use our trials when we invite Him to Should the disciple be known as "Doubting Thomas" or "Ride-or-Die Thomas"? When God doesn't answer our prayers the way we hope *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Application Questions: What fears are underlying in your heart and mind today? What prevents you from speaking them? Where do you need to see Jesus show up in your life today? In your marriage? How do you need support in those things in your marriage today? How can you better support your spouse in the things they are dealing with today? RESOURCES You can find Eric and Erikah on Instagram Hear more on the Brook Church website and YouTube Channel 44 Tips to Better Sex in Marriage: Sexual Intimacy Cheat Sheet

This week we conclude our powerful Unpacking the Baggage series with some details on the process of unpacking marriage baggage, and dealing with what's underneath. I'm so thankful for Dr. Kim's biblical wisdom on this topic, as well as the excellent guests we heard from this month. If you missed the previous episodes of this series, make sure to go back and listen for some powerful wisdom on how to heal your heart and your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Some of the physical signals that can help us prevent overreactions Slowing down the process to identify relationship triggers How to begin healing from relationship triggers and figure out what's underneath What to do if you don't know what's underneath *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES 44 Tips to Better Sex in Marriage: Sexual Intimacy Cheat Sheet The L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Marriage Course, by Chris and Jamie Bailey, is a journey of connecting and learning all the necessary steps to start having healthy conflict. Use promo code AWESOMEMARRIAGE for 10% off!

How can disappointment or unmet expectations in marriage lead us to God's healing? Our marriage will only be as healthy as the two people in it, and God wants to restore and heal our hearts. We're delighted to have John and Stasi Eldredge on the podcast today. The Eldredges share so much wisdom and their personal experiences with God's healing power in their lives and their marriage. Episode highlights include: How to navigate expectations for your marriage and the hurt they can bring How to take pressure off your spouse and your marriage he two great conversions in the Christian life What they would have missed if they had called it quits We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. RESOURCES Dr. Kim highly recommends Pause App, by the Eldredges Check out their site, www.wildatheart.org - it is full of SO many great resources for you! The L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Marriage Course, by Chris and Jamie Bailey, is a journey of connecting and learning all the necessary steps to start having healthy conflict.

When we carry parts of our past with us, it still affects us into today. If we aren't talking about how the past is for each spouse pushing its way into the present, then we're probably not getting to the depth of the truth of what's really going on. Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a repeat guest on the podcast, and today he shares some transformative steps to dealing with what's under the surface, and helping your spouse to do the same. Don't miss this helpful episode! Episode highlights include: Do we really need to bring up old stuff from the past? Why does it matter now? Is your heart open to your spouse, or closed? What are steps to helping a spouse deal with their baggage? What does it mean to "hold space" for your spouse? Plus why and how to do that We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Find more of Dr. Kelly's resources, including the Loveable Mini Course, at his website: Drkellyflanagan.com Get Dr. Kelly's newest book, The Unhiding of Elijah Campbell Use the L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Conflict Course, by Chris and Jamie Bailey to help you work through conflict productively!

When we carry parts of our past with us, they still affect us today. You may know there is something going on, but not know what it is. You may sense your spouse has something they are carrying or you might be affected by unresolved conflict in your shared past. Today Dr. Kim shares how these things shape our marriage relationships and what we can do about them. Episode highlights include: Ever been picked last at recess? Yeah, us too. But do things like that matter in our marriages? Why aren't we dealing with this stuff already? What happens if we don't deal with our past hurt Is it okay to talk about our spouse's baggage if they don't bring it up? We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our 4 Week Connection Challenge for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES 44 Tips to Better Sex in Marriage: Sexual Intimacy Cheat Sheet This is the FB Live video with Chris and Jamie Bailey that we referred to dealing with Emotional Rationalization As promised! Here are some Scriptures that speak to the things we addressed today: Colossians 2:6-10 Ephesians 4:20-24 John 16:33 James 1:2-5

Here's what's coming up in the next several weeks on the Awesome Marriage Podcast! I'll share which guests will be appearing on the podcast and a snippet of what they'll talk about. This series is full of warmth and wisdom, so make sure to tune into each episode!

How can just three words help strengthen your emotional, spiritual and mental health? Not only that, but Pastor Mark Batterson says they can shift the tide and change everything. Please, Sorry, Thanks is the name of Pastor Mark Batterson's new book, and he is here today with Dr. Kim, sharing why it's worth devoting an entire book to three of the first words many of us were taught growing up! Don't miss this powerful episode. Episode highlights include: Practices to better position ourselves to hear God's voice over the world's noise The psychology of please, the science of sorry, and the theology of thanks The antidote to bitterness, and the lasting impacts of unconfessed bitterness We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. RESOURCES For some guidance to try Mark's idea of asking great questions, try our 52 Questions For Your Family Table. These are designed to help you ask great questions and engage in interesting conversation! If you enjoyed this episode, you will love Mark's new book Please, Sorry, Thanks!

So many parents know the pain of a broken relationship with their adult child. This isn't how you thought it would go, and you're not sure how to love your child when they continue to break your heart. Today Dr. David E Clarke returns to the podcast to give some biblical steps that parents can take, individually or as a couple, with their prodigal child. Episode highlights include: 10 scenarios that can cause relational disconnect with your adult child Steps to repairing your relationship when you've fallen short Resolving parental guilt - and what happens if you fail to do so Forgiving the adult child that has broken your heart What role do other family members play? We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES More on this topic can be found in Dr. Clarke's book: Adult Children Who Break Your Heart www.davideclarkephd.com

Today we tackle listener questions about how to practically apply boundaries in specific marriage situations. Dr. Kim gives some great starting points to help you deal with situations that you may be facing where a boundary would help, but you just don't know what that boundary should be, or how to set it. Episode highlights include: Decision-making boundaries with in-laws Dealing with a controlling parent How to address an unmet promise without nagging Finding creative solutions to address marriage pain points We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Our new Boundaries Workbook Guide helps you decide where and how to start applying this content to your marriage.

Today on the podcast, we're sharing real stories of marriage boundaries that couples used to help their marriage grow healthier. Dr. Kim and I each share some of our own experiences, and we will hear from 4 members of the Awesome Marriage team about boundaries that helped their marriage. Episode highlights include: The money mindset that set Dr. Kim and Nancy up for success together A simple way to transition from your work-from-home to family time Lindsay and Christina share practical boundaries for couples in ministry Dr. Kim and Lindsay have opposite takes on one thing their spouses do We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Our new Boundaries Guide helps you decide where and how to start applying this content to your marriage. The 7 Most Popular Resource Bundle launches today! It's available for 2 weeks only, so don't miss the chance to get 7 of our most-loved resources for just one donation. https://awesomemarriage.com/2023-april-bundle

Today we're going to get into what healthy boundaries do and do NOT look like. We will troubleshoot the confusion and frustration that boundaries can bring when they're not working like they should, and tell you what to do about it. Episode highlights include: We unpack some reasons you might avoid setting boundaries Red flags that you are doing boundaries wrong How to clarify the importance of the issues you discuss When you have assumed your spouse knows your boundaries We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Dr. Kim covers why and how and gives practical tips and examples to help you put them in place. Our new Boundaries Guide helps you decide where and how to start applying this content to your marriage. For more information on boundaries, Henry Cloud and John Townsend's book, Boundaries is an immensely helpful time-tested staple.

Do you ever get a little defensive when your spouse disagrees with you? Marriage disagreements get real because we can't just ignore what we don't agree on like we can with an acquaintance. Today Mike Donehey joins Dr. Kim on the podcast and shares gospel-centered wisdom that shows us a better way to disagree. Episode highlights include: How Christians should handle defensiveness A great way to diffuse an argument as soon as it begins What can happen when we take the time to really hear the other person's argument We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Read Mike's book, Grace in the Gray: A More Loving Way to Disagree Find Mike at MikeDonehey.com Listen to Mike's podcast, Chasing the Beauty

Today we get into the details of how to carry out healthy boundary setting. We continue the series on healthy boundaries by talking about logistics of how to set and carry out the boundaries our marriages need. We'll talk about how to do this conversation well, and what NOT to do when you talk about them. Tune in to hear how to set these well to help you and your marriages to be their healthiest. What do you want to hear more about before we close this series? Let me know! Episode highlights include: Dr. Kim gives several examples of how to make boundaries enforceable Practical dos and don'ts of a boundaries conversation What to do if your spouse doesn't agree to your boundaries or respect them Ways for in-laws to deal with boundaries involving their married kids We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES A helpful companion episode: What is Team Language? | Ep. 501 Our Boundaries Guide walks through the topics we've covered through this series and helps you decide where and how to start applying this content to your marriage. We talk to a lot of couples who don't know what makes them a great team, so we created Team You & Me: A Guide to Approaching Your Marriage as a Team, to help you be more intentional to tap into all God has for you in the gift of your marriage. Our Conflict Solving Survey & Workbook provides more help to work on healthy and effective conflict resolution together. Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Dr. Kim covers why and how and gives practical tips and examples to help you put them in place.

Several types of boundaries can help your marriage be healthy, and today we're talking about boundaries outside of marriage. That means with family, friends, and the opposite sex. We could probably devote an entire episode to each of these categories! We definitely can't cover every possibility, but we can get the conversation started. Episode highlights include: Boundaries with your in laws & adult married children Guidance on setting boundaries with your kids at any age Basic boundaries for co-parenting with an ex Dr. Kim's recommendations for affair prevention boundaries We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Dr. Kim covers why and how and gives practical tips and examples to help you put them in place. Get 25 of Dr Kim's best conflict resolution tips in our Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet! Our new Boundaries Guide helps you decide where and how to start applying this content to your marriage. Our friends Dan & Kay at Centsei can help you set a budget and stick with good financial boundaries. We talk to a lot of couples who don't know what makes them a great team, so we created Team You & Me: A Guide to Approaching Your Marriage as a Team, to help you be more intentional to tap into all God has for you in the gift of your marriage.

There are several types of boundaries that you need to have within your marriage. Chances are you already have some. But there may be pain points in your marriage that healthy boundaries can help. Today we cover a lot of ground as we get into the details of some boundaries that may be needed within your marriage to help you, your spouse and your marriage be your healthiest. Episode highlights include: Ways to approach a conversation about free time and hobbies without a fight The most common areas where most couples might need boundaries Signs that you need a boundary in a given area How NOT to do your budget together Plus - Do you have a hobby to answer my question at the end of the episode? I'm so curious - there's bound to be one! We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Get 25 of Dr Kim's best conflict resolution tips in our Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet! Our new Boundaries Guide helps you decide where and how to start applying this content to your marriage. Our friends Dan & Kay at Centsei can help you set a budget and stick with good financial boundaries. Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Dr. Kim covers why and how and gives practical tips and examples to help you put them in place. We talk to a lot of couples who don't know what makes them a great team, so we created Team You & Me: A Guide to Approaching Your Marriage as a Team, to help you be more intentional to tap into all God has for you in the gift of your marriage.

What are the rhythms of your marriage? Whether you know what they are or not, you have rhythms, and they are shaping who you will become as a couple. Today on the podcast Chris and Jenni Graebe join Dr. Kim to talk about five rhythms for a healthy marriage, and how you can work together to get in the groove. Episode highlights include: What are the 5 rhythms? How to talk about issues in your marriage without starting a fight Why speaking life is such an important rhythm, and why it affects more than your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Grab Chris and Jenni's book, The Rhythm of Us to get all the details of today's conversation, how to put them into your marriage, and more! Check out Chris & Jenni's Rhythm of Us Podcast TheRhythmofUs.com Use the Marriage Quiz to discover the #1 rhythm missing in your marriage at marriagequiz.com

Today we're kicking off a series about boundaries in marriage. What they are, what they are not, and why they are essential in a healthy marriage. We get a lot of questions on the topic, and in this series we will share the types of boundaries that can help a marriage, and how to implement them. This series will be full of practical applications and we'd love to answer your questions. Episode highlights include: What can boundaries do for your marriage? What can they NOT do? Dr. Kim's take on an age old example of physical affection at unwelcome times We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Our Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet contains 25 of Dr. Kim's best tips to help you fight fair and resolve conflict well Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Dr. Kim covers why and how and gives practical tips and examples to help you put them in place. For more help troubleshooting the conflict in your marriage, our Conflict Solving Survey and Workbook helps evaluate where you are now, see where you want to grow, and learn how to get from here to there. In today's episode we mentioned this: How to Set Boundaries in One-Sided Marriage | Ep. 505. In it we give more biblical context for boundaries. Our 4-day YouVersion plan on Boundaries in Marriage can help you put healthy boundaries into practice.

We're dropping in today to share a brief overview of our upcoming "Boundaries For Your Marriage" series. We get a lot of questions on the topic, and in this series we will share types of boundaries that can help a marriage, and how to implement them. The series will cover: What boundaries are and why they matter for your marriage, boundaries within marriage, boundaries outside of marriage, how to set boundaries, what NOT to do, plus an episode devoted to answering your questions. Please subscribe to our Podcast Email if you have not already, as we provide application questions to help make each episode applicable to you, as well as other bonus content. We pray this series will be helpful to you and your marriage! *Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our 4 Week Connection Challenge for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

It is Valentine's Day! And today we're talking about how to put love in action in your marriage. It's safe to assume you love your spouse - even if they drive you crazy sometimes! But how well do you put your love into action in a way that speaks to them? Showing love to your spouse is not just a once a year thing, so today we're talking about practical ways to do this in your everyday life. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: What does your spouse want you to do with their love language? What if the spouse doesn't respond well? Is there a name for the "love language" of seeing your spouse engage with the kids? Plus an anonymous listener question about why a spouse never says "I love you" *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Our Love Cans can help you learn to put love in action in your marriage! Find out what fills your spouse's love tank so that you can intentionally make deposits of that lovin' feeling! 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman Make this Valentine's weekend fun and engaging with a lasting impact with the Online Marriage Retreat!

Whether it's illness, aging, or another physical issue, there are some physical obstacles that can prevent couples from enjoying a great sex life together. Today we address several common physical barriers to a great sex life in your marriage, and provide practical ways to address them and enjoy God's gift of sex in your marriage! Episode highlights include: Steps to resolving any physical barriers that impede sex How to deal with physical disabilities or permanent changes Help with your mindset as it relates to physical changes Does sex have to mean intercourse? We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our 4 Week Connection Challenge for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Make this Valentine's weekend special with a lasting impact with the Online Marriage Retreat! Levi & Jennie Lusko podcast episode Celebration of Sex by Douglas Rosenau The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability by Miriam Kaufman Quick and Easy Guide to Sex and Disability by A. Andrews

Abuse of any kind is entirely inconsistent with God's plan for marriage, as described in Scripture. Today Dr. David E. Clarke returns to the podcast to debunk reasons that godly women give for staying with their abusive spouse. Dr. Clarke has counseled so many spouses who have been taught that God wants them to remain with an abuser, so today he explains a clear, biblical basis for separation from an ungodly, unrepentant, narcissistic, or dangerous spouse. Listen to learn about confronting the lies that keep you with an abuser. Episode highlights include: Many wives will stay for the kids' sake. Is that good for the kids? How to know if the spouse is truly committed to change Advice for a spouse who stays because they do not have a job or income of their own Differences between addressing normal marital issues and dealing with abuse We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Get Dr. Clarke's book, 20 Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser Find all of Dr. Clarke's books and his many helpful resources at DavidEClarkePhD.com We believe a world full of awesome marriages will change the world! Our Marriage Changers get instant access to each monthly resource we create, and much more. Click to learn more about membership! Scripture references from today's episode: 1 Corinthians 7:15, Matthew 18:15-17, Romans 16:17-18 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 1 Samuel 25 If you are unsafe in your marriage, please contact https://www.thehotline.org/ or 800.799.SAFE

Today Dr. Kim answers the question, "Do Christians have to stay married, no matter what?" We have heard from several listeners who are in difficult, painful and even abusive marriages. Some said their spouse takes advantage of knowing they will continue to stay as a rationale for continuing harmful patterns. This topic is complicated and nuanced, but there are some clear biblical principles about marriage that can help to navigate a response to these painful situations. Listen to learn more. Episode highlights include: Does Scripture support staying with a spouse no matter what Dr. Kim shares why and how he recommends separation Advice to a spouse whose abuser has been enabled by a church or pastor What a loving marriage looks like, just so no one has to wonder! We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES We mentioned some Scriptures in the episode that reveal God's heart for the marriage relationship and his standard of love. This is only a very short partial list. Ephesians 5 1 Peter 3 1 Corinthians 13 Colossians 3:12-19 Even in a difficult marriage, there is no place for violence or any kind of abuse. If you are unsafe in your marriage, please contact https://www.thehotline.org/ or 800.799.SAFE Dr. David E Clarke returns to the podcast next week for help dealing with an abuser. For help more helpful content on the topic, please see Dr. Clarke's books: Enough is Enough 20 Lies That Keep You WIth Your Abuser

We are so happy to be back with a new episode of the podcast in the new year! Today we get to hear the story of a real couple whose marriage was restored after infidelity. Adam and Kristi share the complete story of their marriage, and how God worked through their hardest situation to bring redemption. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES If your marriage has been affected by infidelity, our online Affair Recovery Course can help. This course is helpful whether you're just starting the recovery process, or are already in process. Use code: "AWESOMEMARRIAGE" for $5 off. Book: Unashamed By Christine Caine Related episodes: Amber and Arly's Restoration Story The Best Way to Affair Proof Your Marriage | Ep. 516

Statistically, odds are not good for a couple processing grief together. Today Kerry and Chris Shook join Dr. Kim on the podcast. In this powerfully encouraging episode, they share how they handled a painful season of grief losing their grandson, Jude, who lived just one day on earth, and how they were shaped, along with their family, through the loss. Kerry and Chris are pastors and co-authors of The Gift of One Day: How to Find Hope When Life Gets Hard. Episode highlights include: Does grief change us, and what does that look like? Seeing God at work when he doesn't seem to answer our biggest prayers How to handle grief when you grieve differently than your spouse does How thinking about "one day" shapes the grief process We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: Kerry and Chris's book The Gift of One Day: How to Find Hope When Life Gets Hard tells the whole story This month's 62 Questions About Sex resource helps you be more intentional and thoughtful about quality and satisfaction in your sex life. Plus it comes with 10 Sexy Bucketlist Challenges, just for fun! Enjoying our monthly resources? Consider becoming a Marriage Changer! Our Marriage Changers get instant access to each new resource we create, plus exclusive bonus content each month! Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

The Christmas season is like no other! Today we're sharing some ways we love to celebrate, our favorite traditions, past mistakes and mishaps, and how we have handled some of the challenges of the season. Plus we get to hear from two very special guests – each of our spouses join us for the first time on the podcast! Episode highlights include: Knowing when it's time to let go of certain traditions Dr. Kim's tips to reduce Christmas busyness PLUS Christmas favorites, challenges and memories with Brian Few & Nancy Kimberling! We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: Our "A Very Married Christmas: Couple's Advent Calendar" is designed to help you slow down and connect through the Christmas season, and is available for a donation of any amount toward our Giving Tuesday campaign! This month's 62 Questions About Sex resource helps you be more intentional and thoughtful about quality and satisfaction in your sex life. Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

Today we're tackling some of the really tough questions that listeners have submitted. We love answering listener questions, and Dr. Kim often answers one at the end of our episodes. This episode is a little different, since these are all questions that warrant more than a quick answer. While there are some hard realities, we also believe that there is hope for every marriage. Wherever your marriage is today, we believe God has hope and redemption for you! Episode highlights include: Tips to talk to a spouse who "never has time" for hard conversations Feeling controlled when a spouse wants to know your whereabouts at all times Severe workload imbalance in the home and with finances Spouse's video game addiction Trusting husband in spite of being surrounded by immodesty We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: This month's 62 Questions About Sex resource helps you be more intentional and thoughtful about quality and satisfaction in your sex life. And it comes with 10 Sexy Bucketlist challenges - just for fun! Browse all our podcast episodes on Communication for more helpful info on this topic! Dr. Kim's One Thing email is delivered each weekday with one practical thing to do that day to grow your marriage. Subscribers also have access to bonus content Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every month's new resource, plus exclusive videos from Dr. Kim and Nancy, and more! Learn more here. Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

Research shows that 69% of marital conflict is never resolved. We either sweep it under the rug, avoid the pain points, or get stuck in a cycle of conflict that may cause pain but not find resolution. Today Dr. Kim talks with special guest Anne Nelson, about the 4-stage process to break the fight cycle and heal your marriage from conflict. Anne is a Christian counselor who helps couples and individuals to find the fully thriving life God has for them. Episode highlights include: Why we get stuck in the conflict cycle and how to get out Some reasons that counseling might not "work" and what to do if that happens to you How to start recognizing and healing unaddressed issues affecting your marriage Specific questions can we use to challenge our assumptions in marriage We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: Connect with Anne and see her marriage resources on FullyThriving.com and on Instagram @Fully Thriving. Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

Today Dr. Kim welcomes return guests Levi and Jennie Lusko to the podcast. In this episode, they talk about their new book, The Marriage Devotional, and answer why they wrote a marriage devotional, how that process affected their marriage, the power of scripture in marriage gift God gave us, and much more! Don't miss this deeply encouraging episode! Episode highlights include: Why there is power to going to church in person as a couple What might be going on when you don't get anything out of a sermon or Bible reading Levi and Jennie share how they've personally worked to grow as spouses Some of the unseen purposes of sex in marriage We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: We love Levi and Jennie's new book, The Marriage Devotional. It would also make a great Christmas gift!) Hear more from Levi and Jennie at Fresh Life Church and on their podcast, Hey It's the Luskos. Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we're talking all about unrealistic expectations. How can we tell when our expectations are unrealistic, and what can we do to keep them from becoming an issue in our relationships? This one trips up about every couple at some point, so even if you're married, this episode will be helpful to recognize, and deal with our expectations in a healthy and helpful way. Tune in for all the details on how not to let this major mistake wreck your relationship. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage! Episode highlights include: We share several of the common unrealistic expectations we've seen as well as several we've had in our own marriages How to tell if your expectations are realistic or not We give a simple process to work through these together *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: Dr. Kim's Preparing For An Awesome Marriage Online Course brings all the information he teaches in his premarital course directly to you! Use code "AWESOMEMARRIAGE" FOR 10% off! We also have a FREE "95 Questions To Ask Before You Get Married" resource to help you prepare well for marriage. Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we're talking about what it means to focus on the wrong things. What are they, and why are we saying they're wrong? In Dr. Kim's counseling experience, he's seen some things that are just not helpful for engaged couples, so today he's telling us some of the things he sees engaged couples focusing on that aren't helpful to their future marriage. Spoiler alert: No matter where you are today, there is hope! Episode highlights include: What are the "wrong things" he sees couples focus on What's wrong with focusing on them Some of the ways purity in dating impacts married sex We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: Dr. Kim's Preparing For An Awesome Marriage Online Course brings all the information he teaches in his premarital course directly to you! Use code "AWESOMEMARRIAGE" FOR 10% off! We also have a FREE "95 Questions To Ask Before You Get Married" resource to help you prepare well for marriage. Our House Prayer Cards are a beloved resource we are featuring again this month. These cards give ways to invite God into every room of your house. Learn more here! The Weekly Check In Guide is a simple way to be intentional about checking in on your marriage each week. Grab the resource and get intentional today! Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we're looking at a big one: Ignoring red flags. Thankfully, Dr. Kim has counseled so many engaged couples over the years, and has created our Preparing For Marriage online course. So today he sheds light on several common red flags and how to deal with them. Spoiler alert: No matter where you are today, there is hope! Episode highlights include: Do red flags mean you have to call off the engagement? Dr. Kim shares several common red flags he sees in counseling How to address the red flags - before AND after marriage We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: Dr. Kim's Preparing For An Awesome Marriage Online Course brings all the information he teaches in his premarital course directly to you! Use code "AWESOMEMARRIAGE" FOR 10% off! We also have a FREE "95 Questions To Ask Before You Get Married" resource to help you prepare well for marriage. Our new Conflict Solving Survey is designed to help you approach the conflict conversation in a gentle way that doesn't end in conflict! We think this will help you approach conflict well. The Weekly Check In Guide is a simple way to be intentional about checking in on your marriage each week. Grab the resource and get intentional today! Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

"The storms will hit. It's not a threat, it's just a reality," as Gary Thomas shares with us today. When they do, we want our marriages to be a refuge where we take comfort. In this episode, Gary Thomas tells us how to make sure your marriage is a safe haven for you and your spouse, rather than a source of pain and conflict. His latest book tells real-life stories of marriages that overcame hardship to become a fortress. We believe this is what God wants for each marriage and what he wants for you! Don't miss this encouraging episode! Episode highlights include: The one thing all of the "fortress" couples have in common Getting on the same page when one spouse is checked out How to overcome past wounds to heal our marriage We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! Resources: Our new Conflict Solving Survey is designed to help you approach the conflict conversation in a gentle way that doesn't end in conflict! We think this will help you approach conflict well. The Weekly Check In Guide is a simple way to be intentional about checking in on your marriage each week. Grab the resource and get intentional today! Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email. Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!