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 there such thing as a soul mate? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Get the 30 Day Experiment for Singles here . Get the Prep for An Awesome Marriage Course here . SPONSORS Thank you to our partnership with Kind Snacks . Try 20 Snacks for $20 when you subscribe to the Snack Pack through t...
Dec 27, 2018•23 min
Marriage is hard and life is busy. Which is why we need real, practical reminders of ways to build an awesome marriage. In these short One Thing Podcast episodes Dr. Kim Kimberling shares one practical thing you can do today to invest in your marriage. Please enjoy today’s One Thing Podcast episode! Merry Christmas from Awesome Marriage!
Dec 25, 2018•2 min
Our ultimate refuge can satisfy us in ways nothing and no one else can. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to point your spouse to the ultimate refuge and how that will create freedom in your home and drive your intimacy further! Tune in to learn more about the ultimate refuge! RESOURCES Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn’t always easy and conversation doesn’t always flow. We w...
Dec 24, 2018•27 min
This issue plays itself out in the counseling room so often amongst couples. There are subtle things that can eat away at your marriage. In this episode Nils, Christina, and Dr. Kim discuss the subtle marriage killer of: constant complaining. We are all tempted to complain in marriage but there is a point where it becomes a real issue that can be very harmful. They share real life stories and practical tips for how to guard your marriage from this marriage killer. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCE...
Dec 22, 2018•26 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 do we decide where to start trying to work on things? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Get 10 Things To Do Before You Get A Divorce here for free. Order a Date Box Today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn’t al...
Dec 20, 2018•16 min
Do you almost share something with your spouse but then stop yourself? Do you find yourself expecting a poor response from your spouse on a regular basis? Sharing with our spouse is a key part of connection and intimacy. When we can’t share with our spouse, it makes connecting really difficult. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about what to do when you don’t feel safe sharing with your spouse. Tune in to learn more about how to cultivate safe sharing in your marriage! RESOURCES Order...
Dec 18, 2018•20 min
Are you protecting your marriage online? Online issues can cause so much damage on our marriages if they go unchecked. In this episode Christina and Dr. Kim share one real, practical way to protect your marriage online. They talk about how to “get spiritual.” This is a great tool in protecting your marriage online. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Order a Date Box today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn’t always easy a...
Dec 15, 2018•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 do I love my spouse through depression when it’s been going on for years? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Order a Date Box today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn’t always easy and conversation doesn’t alway...
Dec 13, 2018•21 min
It’s important in a marriage for you both to feel safe and okay being vulnerable. Having sin shock is a threat to that safety and feeling confident being vulnerable. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina define “sin shock” and talk about how to avoid sin shock in your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to avoid sin shock! RESOURCES Order a Date Box today! Every married couple wants to be best friends, we all want to connect well with our spouse. But connecting isn’t always easy and conv...
Dec 11, 2018•22 min
In this episode Nils, Christina, and Dr. Kim 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 episode they share real life stories and practical tips for how to guard your marriage from this marriage killer. Tune in to learn more about how to fight this culture trap!
Dec 10, 2018•30 min
Are you discounting the person you love the most? In this episode Christina and Dr. Kim discuss the subtle marriage killer of: discounting your spouse’s feelings and opinions. The real trouble with this issue is most of us do not even realize that we are doing it! In this episode they help define this for you. They talk about what it can look like and how to avoid it in your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to validate your spouse’s feelings and opinions! RESOURCES Order a Date Box toda...
Dec 08, 2018•30 min
Today on the Podcast we welcome back Rhonda Stoppe. We have had Rhonda on the podcast several times now, and it’s a treat to have her back! Rhonda Stoppe is an author and speaker dedicated to helping women live life with no regrets. She has more than 30 years of experience as a marriage mentor, pastor’s wife, author and speaker. Rhonda’s new book, The Marriage Mentor: Becoming the Couple You Long to Be , was released just a few months ago. Steve and Rhonda Stoppe have been married for over 30 ye...
Dec 06, 2018•55 min
It is not fun to come home to a place you aren’t welcomed. It is not fun to feel more stressed and less safe when our spouse is around. Instead of repelling our spouse, we want to invite them in lovingly. We want to be a safe place, a shelter, a refuge for our spouse. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about what it means to create a refuge for your spouse. They give practical tips on how to do this well. Tune in to learn more about how to create a refuge for your spouse! ...
Dec 04, 2018•20 min
Today on the Podcast we welcome Meg Wilson with us today. Meg is the founder and CEO of Hope After Betrayal Ministries. Her mission is to help women find hope and healing from the pain of their partner’s sexual betrayal. She has a passion to increase awareness in the church of how to minister to the brokenhearted. Meg and her husband were able to walk through his sexual addiction and come out on the other side stronger. In her newly updated book - Hope After Betrayal: Healing When Sexual Addicti...
Nov 30, 2018•36 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: Do I have to say “yes” to sex even when I’m mad at my spouse? Tune in to find out! SPONSORS Thank you to Groove Life for sponsoring this podcast episode! Groove Life has the Groove ring that is the world's first breathable active ring that is not only super comfortable but functional. Bo...
Nov 29, 2018•18 min
One of the biggest obstacles to being truly known is the fact that we change. We all change over time. Which is why it’s so important that when it comes to our spouse, we all enlist in continued education. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about how learn as you change. They share how to cope with change in your spouse when you don’t like it, different ways to view change, and how to change in a way that allows your marriage to flourish instead of drift a part. Tune in to...
Nov 27, 2018•25 min
Culture influences all of us, but as Christians we shouldn’t believe everything our culture tells us. We are replaying this episode, which aired earlier this year, to help couples see the truth about sex amidst the lies culture can promote. In this 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 believing this lie can hurt your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to fight this culture tra...
Nov 24, 2018•34 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 do we make good christian friendships that can benefit our marriage? Tune in to find out! SPONSORS Thank you to Groove Life for sponsoring this podcast episode! Groove Life has the Groove ring that is the world's first breathable active ring that is not only super comfortable but fun...
Nov 23, 2018•22 min
Marriage is hard and life is busy. Which is why we need real, practical reminders of ways to build an awesome marriage. In these short One Thing Podcast episodes Dr. Kim Kimberling shares one practical thing you can do today to invest in your marriage. Please enjoy today’s One Thing Podcast episode. Happy Thanksgiving from Awesome Marriage!
Nov 22, 2018•1 min
The word “thanks” is in the Bible over 100 times. There is something spiritual and connecting about gratitude. No one wants to be in a thankless marriage. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about how to avoid the thankless marriage and different insights on how to implement gratitude in your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to have a thankful marriage! LINKS FROM THE SHOW Check out Nancy’s Taco Soup Recipe HERE ! NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Why is it important to say thank...
Nov 20, 2018•27 min
This podcast ran earlier this year, and we are highlighting it again to help couples honor one another in marriage. If you want to have a healthy, happy marriage it is important to honor your spouse. But what does it mean to do that? How can we practically honor each other? In this podcast, Dr. Kim and Christina discuss one way to honor your spouse: 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 t...
Nov 17, 2018•14 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: I feel like my spouse doesn’t care to know me. What do I do? Tune in to find out!
Nov 15, 2018•11 min
We all want to be known and loved. But there are some very real obstacles to being truly known. In order to reach true intimacy in marriage, we have to work though these obstacles and do the hard work of transparency and acceptance. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about how to be known. Tune in to learn more about how to be a student of your spouse! RESOURCES The Enneagram is a personality test that can help you know yourself and your spouse. Check it out today ! NOTEWO...
Nov 13, 2018•20 min
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. In this re release of a podcast from earlier this year, 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. We are highlighting this podcast again to help equip you to live well and wisely in our cult...
Nov 10, 2018•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 be a better spiritual leader for my family? Tune in to find out!
Nov 08, 2018•20 min
Do you know your spouse? Do they know you? Dr. Kim shares a lot about the concept of being a student of your spouse. This month we are going to be focusing on what that means and how we can do that well in marriage. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about why it’s important to be known. Tune in to learn more about how to be a student of your spouse! NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “ I want to be known. I want someone to know everything about me. I want someone that I can totally be tra...
Nov 06, 2018•20 min
This is replay of an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast that first aired earlier this year. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them. We are re playing this episode since this issue is relevant to every parent. In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: We have a son and worry about him growing up in this sex-crazed culture. What can I do to protect him? Tune in to find out!
Nov 03, 2018•16 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 masturbation okay in marriage? Tune in to find out!
Nov 01, 2018•30 min
Has trust been broken in your marriage? In big ways? In small ways? If both spouses are willing to commit to restoring trust and to submit to God, trust can be restored. We have seen God do it again and again in marriages within our Awesome Marriage Community. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina share some hope, helpful tips, and encouragement for you today if you are in a place where trust needs to be restored in your marriage. Tune in to learn more about restoring trust in marriage! NOTEWORT...
Oct 30, 2018•25 min
This is a podcast that aired earlier this year that we wanted to highlight again because sex is an important part of marriage and this is an issue I see plaguing a lot of couples' sex lives. What happens outside the bedroom is just as important as what happens inside the bedroom when it comes to intimacy. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina share practical advice and tips on how to make sure you are connecting with your spouse other than just sexually and how to invest in your marriage in a ...
Oct 27, 2018•29 min
