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Awesome Marriage Podcast

Dr. Kim Kimberlingawesomemarriage.com
Far too many couples are just surviving their marriage when it was meant to thrive. This is the place for practical tips on how to build an awesome marriage. Our passion is to help you strengthen your marriage. Dr. Kim Kimberling hosts the show. Dr. Kim is the President of Awesome Marriage, has been married for over 50 years, and has been a professional counselor for 40+ years. He is the author of 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage ,14 Keys To Lasting Love, and most recently Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half. Dr. Kim will be joined once a month by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Kimberling. He will also host other great guests that will teach and encourage you as you intentionally pursue an awesome marriage. Tune in each week to hear practical advice from Dr. Kim. This podcast is brought to you by the ministry of Awesome Marriage.
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Episodes

3 Ways to Make Time for Your Spouse- Way 1 | Ep. 177

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

Mar 07, 201822 min

Subtle Marriage Killers: Busyness | Ep. 176

This month at Awesome Marriage we are talking about subtle marriage killers. All couples have good intentions of having a happy and healthy marriage but so many of us get off track and there are subtle things that can eat away at your marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the subtle marriage killer of: busyness. In our fast paced culture busyness affects us all but what would it look like if we made sure life’s demands didn’t take away from our marriage? In this epi...

Mar 06, 201831 min

Best of Podcast: Prayer & Patience

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time it aired. This has been one of our most listened to podcasts of all time and it has an important message that could save a lot of marriages. In this podcast Dr. Kim and Christina talk about how prayer and patience can help heal a marriage that’s in trouble. Dr. Kim and Christina share personal examples and real life stories of how these two things have the potential t...

Mar 03, 201824 min

Ask Dr. Kim: Is it okay for grown men to play video games? | Ep. 175

This is an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them. In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: Is it okay for grown men to play video games? Tune in to find out!

Mar 01, 201814 min

Culture Traps: Not Accepting Those Who Think Differently Than We Do | Ep. 174

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

Feb 27, 201827 min

Best of Podcast: Withholding Forgiveness- Interview with Craig & Rachel Denison

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time it aired. In this podcast special guests Craig & Rachel Denison join Dr. Kim. Craig and Rachel Denison are a husband and wife team. Together they created First15, a fifteen minute devotional that leads you into a fresh encounter with God's presence every day through worship, a devotional thought and guided prayer. In this podcast they talk about one habit that oft...

Feb 24, 201841 min

Culture Traps: Pleasure Over Purpose | Ep. 172

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

Feb 20, 201830 min

Best of Podcast: Separate Things

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

Feb 17, 201831 min

Culture Traps: Sex Is The Ultimate | Ep. 170

Culture influences all of us, but as Christians we shouldn’t believe everything our culture tells us. Culture traps can plague marriages and families. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the biggest culture trap: the belief that sex is the ultimate. They share how culture pushes this and how it can hurt your marriage if you believe this lie. Tune in to learn more about how to fight this culture trap!

Feb 13, 201834 min

Best of Podcast: Habits of Healthy Couples HABIT 1 Showing Affection - Interview with Lynn & David Cherry

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

Feb 10, 201833 min

3 Ways to Honor Your Spouse- Way 3 | Ep. 169

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

Feb 09, 201810 min

3 Ways to Honor Your Spouse- Way 2 | Ep. 168

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

Feb 08, 201814 min

3 Ways to Honor Your Spouse- Way 1 | Ep. 167

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

Feb 07, 201815 min

Culture Traps: Career Over Family | Ep. 166

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

Feb 06, 201829 min

Best of Podcast: Sex & Secrets

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

Feb 03, 201826 min

Reasons Your Sex Life Isn’t Awesome: You Aren’t Putting Enough Effort in Outside the Bedroom | Ep. 165

Many couples struggle with sex in their marriage. Sex is a gift from God and His plan for you and your marriage is for your sexual relationship with your spouse to thrive! Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina share about one reason your sex life might be lacking: if you aren’t putting enough effort in outside the bedroom. What happens outside the bedroom is just as important as what happens inside the bedroom when it comes to intimacy. In this podcast Dr. Kim & Christina share practica...

Jan 30, 201829 min

Best of Podcast: If I marry the right person, we’ll always be in love- Interview Rhonda Stoppe

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

Jan 27, 201841 min

Reasons Your Sex Life Isn’t Awesome: Lack of Communication | Ep. 163

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

Jan 23, 201829 min

Best of Podcast: If my spouse would change, I’d be happy- Interview Rhonda Stoppe

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

Jan 20, 201841 min

3 Ways to Practice True Monogamy- Way 3 | Ep. 162

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

Jan 19, 201817 min

3 Ways to Practice True Monogamy- Way 2 | Ep. 161

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

Jan 18, 201812 min

3 Ways to Practice True Monogamy- Way 1 | Ep. 160

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

Jan 17, 201816 min

Reasons Your Sex Life Isn’t Awesome: You Aren’t Practicing True Monogamy | Ep. 159

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

Jan 16, 201826 min

Best of Podcast: The Wife’s Role

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because in a culture that rejects roles it’s so important that we understand biblical roles and why God created us the way He did. In this podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the wife’s role. They share what the wife’s role is, why it’s nothing to be ashamed of, and how to be obedient to God’s purposes for wife’s. Tune in below to learn more about the wife’s role in marriage!

Jan 13, 201829 min

Ask Dr. Kim: I am a Christian woman in a Christian marriage but I feel like I lead our marriage and family even though I want my husband to. What do I do? | Ep. 158

This is an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them. In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: "I am a Christian woman in a Christian marriage but I feel like I lead our marriage and family even though I want my husband to. What do I do?" Tune in to find out!

Jan 11, 201811 min

Reasons Your Sex Life Isn’t Awesome: Past Abuse | Ep. 157

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

Jan 09, 201835 min

Best of Podcast: The Husband’s Role

This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because in a culture that rejects roles it’s so important that we understand biblical roles and why God created us the way He did. In this podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the husband’s role. They share what the husband’s role is, what it isn’t, and how to be obedient to God’s purposes for husbands. Tune in below to learn more about the husband’s role in marriage!

Jan 06, 201846 min
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