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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 Tips to Thriving As A Stepparent- Tip 3 | Ep. 246

This is a mini series on 3 tips to thriving as a stepparent. Being a stepparent comes with some unique challenges that can often put a strain on your marriage. So this week we wanted to address that and give all stepparents some advice on how to stepparent well and get their marriage good. In this series we will be sharing 3 tips to thriving as a stepparent. We will be going over 1 tip each day. Today’s tip is: realize it takes time. Tune in to learn more!

Aug 31, 201816 min

3 Tips to Thriving As A Stepparent -Tip 2 | Ep. 245

Are you a stepparent or about to be one? Then this podcast episode is for you! In this 3 part series Dr. Kim and Christina share tips to thriving as a stepparent. Today is tip #2: practice sacrificial love. Tune in to learn more! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd tip to thriving as a stepparent!

Aug 30, 201817 min

3 Tips to Thriving As A Stepparent- Tip 1 | Ep. 244

This is a mini series on 3 tips to thriving as a stepparent. Being a stepparent comes with some unique challenges that can often put a strain on your marriage. So this week we wanted to address that and give all stepparents some advice on how to stepparent well and get their marriage good. In this series we will be sharing 3 tips to thriving as a stepparent. We will be going over 1 tip each day. Today’s tip is: the marriage must come first. Tune in to learn more! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as w...

Aug 29, 201819 min

Becoming a StepParent: Second Marriage | Ep. 243

The ministry of Awesome Marriage is for all couples who want to have an awesome marriage by submitting themselves to God and this certainly includes couples who are in a second marriage. We are here for the marriage you are in now to help you make it thrive and honor God. Many times, second marriages can be complicated and come with baggage. But there are practical things you can do to help your second marriage thrive. Today we are going to talk specifically about: becoming a stepparent. Becomin...

Aug 28, 201834 min

Best of Podcast: Confessions From A Married Couple with Young Children

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because so much of our audience is in this life stage. Each life stage comes with it’s unique set of distractions and challenges. In this podcast David & Tracey Underwood join 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 hear this couple’s story and how to do marriage well with young children in the home!

Aug 25, 201847 min

Make Time For Your Spouse: Second Marriage | Ep. 241

The ministry of Awesome Marriage is for all couples who want to have an awesome marriage by submitting themselves to God and this certainly includes couples who are in a second marriage. We are here for the marriage you are in now to help you make it thrive and honor God. Many times, second marriages can be complicated and come with baggage. But there are practical things you can do to help your second marriage thrive. Today we are going to talk specifically about: the importance of making time ...

Aug 21, 201817 min

Best of Podcast: Confessions From Newlyweds

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it’s so important to start your marriage off right in the newlywed years. In this podcast Micah & Tiffany Miller join 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 hear this couple’s very unique story!

Aug 18, 201845 min

Men, What You Need to Hear: Women’s Biggest Complaints | Ep. 240

This week at Awesome Marriage we doing a Man Week! Dr. Kim & Nils are talking all things men and getting real about marriage as men and how to be the men God calls you to be. But these episodes are not just for men! Wives- these are great episodes for you to listen to in order to better understand, love, and serve your husbands. It is no secret that sometimes our wives don’t have the nicest things to say about us men. In this episode Dr. Kim & Nils talk women’s biggest complaints and wha...

Aug 17, 201819 min

Fatherhood: What Makes a Great Father| Ep. 239

This week at Awesome Marriage we doing a Man Week! Dr. Kim & Nils are talking all things men and getting real about marriage as men and how to be the men God calls you to be. But these episodes are not just for men! Wives- these are great episodes for you to listen to in order to better understand, love, and serve your husbands. In this episode Dr. Kim & Nils talk about fatherhood and what makes a great father. They give practical advice and share real life stories about what it means to...

Aug 16, 201828 min

Husbands Tell the Truth About Sex in Marriage | Ep. 238

This week at Awesome Marriage we doing a Man Week! Dr. Kim & Nils are talking all things men and getting real about marriage as men and how to be the men God calls you to be. But these episodes are not just for men! Wives- these are great episodes for you to listen to in order to better understand, love, and serve your husbands. In this episode Dr. Kim & Nils are getting real and talking about the truth about sex in marriage. Tune in to learn more!

Aug 15, 201818 min

Lust: Guys Get Real | Ep. 237

This week at Awesome Marriage we doing a Man Week! Dr. Kim & Nils are talking all things men and getting real about marriage as men and how to be the men God calls you to be. But these episodes are not just for men! Wives- these are great episodes for you to listen to in order to better understand, love, and serve your husbands. In this episode Dr. Kim & Nils dive into the very difficult topic of lust. Why is lust such a temptation for men? What are practical things you do to fight again...

Aug 14, 201817 min

Leadership in the Home | Ep. 236

This week at Awesome Marriage we doing a Man Week! Dr. Kim & Nils are talking all things men and getting real about marriage as men and how to be the men God calls you to be. But these episodes are not just for men! Wives- these are great episodes for you to listen to in order to better understand, love, and serve your husbands. In this episode Dr. Kim & Nils dive into the topic of leadership in the home. What it means, how to do it well, and where culture has it wrong. Tune in to learn ...

Aug 13, 201817 min

Best of Podcast: How To Keep This Distraction From Messing Up Your Marriage: Selfishness

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it’s something we all struggle with. In this podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss 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 selfishness doesn’t mess up your marriage!...

Aug 11, 201827 min

Don’t Be Blindsided: Second Marriage | Ep. 235

The ministry of Awesome Marriage is for all couples who want to have an awesome marriage by submitting themselves to God and this certainly includes couples who are in a second marriage. We are here for the marriage you are in now to help you make it thrive and honor God. Many times, second marriages can be complicated and come with baggage. But there are practical things you can do to help your second marriage thrive. Today we are going to talk specifically about: how it’s important to not be b...

Aug 09, 201821 min

Letting Go of the Past & Creating a New Life: Second Marriage | Ep. 234

Here at Awesome Marriage, our hope is that every first marriage would work out and thrive and believe this is God’s design. But we know divorce happens and we have seen couples who commit to Christ have God-honoring, thriving second marriages. The ministry of Awesome Marriage is for all couples who want to have an awesome marriage by submitting themselves to God and this certainly includes couples who are in a second marriage. We are here for the marriage you are in now to help you make it thriv...

Aug 07, 201827 min

Best of Podcast: How To Keep This Distraction From Messing Up Your Marriage- Families of Origin

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because it’s an issue so many couples face and yet so many couples don’t recognize in their marriage. In this podcast Dr. Kim & Christina discuss 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 e...

Aug 04, 201829 min

Autism & Determined Parenting: Interview with Karla Akin | Ep. 232

Today on the podcast we welcome special guest Karla Akin. Karla is an author and speaker. Karla is the mother of five, including twin sons with autism. She has a bachelor’s in special education from Western Governors University and a doctorate in Christian education from Kingsway Theological Seminary. She has nearly four decades of teaching experience in homeschooling, private school and public education. Karla joins Dr. Kim to talk about her most recent book A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autis...

Aug 01, 201855 min

How to Support a Friend Going Through Divorce | Ep. 231

Do you have a friend that is going through a divorce? Unfortunately, when looking at the statistics- we all do! We want to provide some gospel-centered wisdom for how to deal with divorce. Divorce is hard. And as a Christian, it’s hard to know how to approach divorce when our friends go through it. Dr. Kim and Christina share practical advice and real stories about how to support a friend going through divorce. Tune in to learn more about how to support a friend going through divorce....

Jul 31, 201826 min

Best of Podcast: The Darkest of Valleys - The Taylors’ Story

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time. In this podcast Dr. Kim has special guests Colby & Amanda Taylor with him. The Taylors are good friends of Dr. Kim’s. Amanda and Colby have been married for 11 years and have 5 beautiful children. Amanda is the owner of Embellished Weddings here in Oklahoma City where she plans and coordinates weddings. But Amanda, like us, is more passionate about the health of ...

Jul 28, 201810 min

Ask Dr. Kim: Can Christians Date Online? | Ep. 230

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: Can Christians Date Online? Tune in to find out!

Jul 26, 201817 min

My Marriage is Over; Now What? | Ep. 229

So your marriage is over. What’s next? How do you cope? We want to provide some gospel-centered wisdom for how to deal with your marriage ending. Dr. Kim and Christina share practical advice and real stories about divorce to help people cope with what’s next. Tune in to learn more about what to do when your marriage has ended.

Jul 24, 201824 min

Helping Your Kids Through Your Divorce | Ep. 227

We want to provide some gospel-centered wisdom for how to deal with it if it comes your way and you can’t avoid it. Today we are going to talk specifically about: helping your kids through your divorce. Dr. Kim and Christina share practical advice and real stories about divorce to help parents help their kids cope with their divorce. Tune in to learn more about helping your kids through your divorce.

Jul 17, 201828 min

Winning the Worry Battle - Interview with Barb Roose | Ep. 225

Today on the podcast we welcome special guest Barb Roose. Barb is an author and speaker who is passionate about connecting women to one another and to God. Barb joins Dr. Kim as they talk about Barb’s most recent book ‘ Winning the Worry Battle: Life Lessons from the Book of Joshua ’ is helping people win the battle over their worries. If you have ever been stressed out about something you can’t control- than this episode is for you! Barb gives real tools to dealing with worry beyond “just pray ...

Jul 11, 201827 min

Communicating Your Divorce to Loved Ones | Ep. 224

Here at Awesome Marriage we want every marriage to work and believe God can restore any marriage. But the ugly truth is, divorce happens. God hates divorce, he doesn’t hate divorced people. Although we don’t support divorce, we want to provide some gospel-centered wisdom for how to deal with it if it comes your way and you can’t avoid it. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk specifically about communicating your divorce to loved ones. Tune in to learn more about how to communicate your div...

Jul 10, 201827 min

Best of Podcast: Relationship Resonance Part 1- Interview with Doug Hacking

This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the great response we received the first time. In this podcast Dr. Kim has special guests Doug & Mary Ann Hacking with him. Doug Hacking is a former pharmaceutical sales representative and works as a pharmacist, adjunct faculty, and relational consultant. Doug & Mary Ann join Dr. Kim in this episode to talk about Doug’s new book “ Relationship Resonance ” and the first two components of his Relationship R...

Jul 07, 201836 min

3 Truths Every Divorced Christian Needs to Know- Truth 3 | Ep. 223

This is a mini series on 3 truths every divorced Christian needs to hear. Here at Awesome Marriage we are FOR marriage and we desire every marriage to work and be thriving and God-honoring. But we live in a broken world and we recognize that divorce happens. So we want to shed some gospel truth for those that find themselves divorced. In this series we will be sharing 3 truths we believe every divorced Christian needs to know. We will be going over 1 truth each day. Today’s truth is: God is the ...

Jul 06, 201812 min
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