The holidays can be a stressful time for a number of reasons and they can often be hard on our marriages. It’s important that we learn to deal with these stressors in a healthy way and find ways to enjoy celebrating the holidays with our spouse. This is a series on 6 Tips for Surviving the Holidays. In each episode we talk about 1 tip for surviving the holidays and coming out of them still happily married and connected. This episode's tip is: invest in memories, not materials. Tune in to learn m...
Nov 14, 2017•13 min
The holidays can be a stressful time for a number of reasons and they can often be hard on our marriages. It’s important that we learn to deal with these stressors in a healthy way and find ways to enjoy celebrating the holidays with our spouse. This is a series on 6 Tips for Surviving the Holidays. In each episode we talk about 1 tip for surviving the holidays and coming out of them still happily married and connected. This episode's tip is: keep Christ the center. Tune in to learn more about w...
Nov 14, 2017•23 min
This week we are going to give you tips to better communicate with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 tips to communicating well in marriage. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 3rd and final tip today: realize your response is key. Tune in to learn more about how realizing your response is key can benefit your communication with your spouse!
Nov 10, 2017•14 min
This week we are going to give you tips to better communicate with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 tips to communicating well in marriage. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 2nd tip today: focus more on listening and understanding than defending and make your point. Tune in to learn why defending and asserting your point won’t benefit your marriage! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd tip to communicating well!
Nov 09, 2017•18 min
This week we are going to give you tips to better communicate with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 tips to communicating well in marriage. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 1st way today: make it safe for your spouse to talk to you. Tune in to learn more about how to make it safe for your spouse to talk to you! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd tip to communicating well!
Nov 08, 2017•19 min
This month on the podcast we are talking about decision making in marriage. Learning to make decisions wisely and peacefully together is a crucial part of having an awesome marriage. Today on the podcast Christina and Dr. Kim talk about sharing responsibility when it comes to making decisions in marriage. They share real life examples and practical ways to share in this responsibility well in marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to share responsibility in decision making!...
Nov 07, 2017•35 min
Today on the podcast we have special guest Ted DiBiase joining Dr. Kim as they talk about the brand new film “The Price of Fame.” This new film will be shown in theaters nationwide for one day only, November 7th 2017! Ted is a full-time evangelist and motivational speaker. Ted is married to his lovely wife Melanie of 31 years and they have three sons: Michael, Ted Jr. and Brett. ‘The Price of Fame.’ It’s a story of hope, faith, and wrestling. Ted was professional wrestling legend ‘The Million Do...
Nov 06, 2017•39 min
This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the impact it had the first time. We know this conversation can benefit so many couples out there struggling after trust has been broken. In this podcast we have Cindy Beall speaking with Dr. Kim. Cindy joins Dr. Kim as they talk about Cindy’s book, Healing Your Marriage When Trust Is Broken. Cindy is a writer, speaker and mentor to women. She oversees the Equipping arm on the Leading & Loving It team that mi...
Nov 04, 2017•27 min
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 selfishness and how to make sure it doesn’t cause trouble for your marriage. They share common issues of selfishness and give practical examples of what to do to make sure selfishness doesn’t eat away at your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to make sure this distraction doesn’t take away from your marriage!
Oct 31, 2017•27 min
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. Jami...
Oct 28, 2017•31 min
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!
Oct 26, 2017•13 min
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 dis...
Oct 24, 2017•29 min
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 throu...
Oct 21, 2017•29 min
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!
Oct 19, 2017•10 min
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 proof...
Oct 18, 2017•43 min
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 p...
Oct 17, 2017•37 min
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 J...
Oct 14, 2017•24 min
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!
Oct 13, 2017•34 min
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....
Oct 12, 2017•46 min
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.
Oct 11, 2017•45 min
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!
Oct 10, 2017•33 min
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 ...
Oct 07, 2017•19 min
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!
Oct 05, 2017•13 min
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 yea...
Oct 03, 2017•46 min
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 ...
Sep 30, 2017•29 min
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!
Sep 28, 2017•10 min
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!
Sep 26, 2017•23 min
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 ....
Sep 20, 2017•37 min
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!
Sep 19, 2017•24 min
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!
Sep 14, 2017•12 min
