For the next few weeks on the podcast we are doing a series on the Top 8 Marriage Issues in 2019. These 8 issues are the top 8 issues that Dr. Kim has seen this year with marriages. We will be breaking them down starting with #8 and working our way towards the #1 marriage issue. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about the 7th biggest issue in marriages this year which is: boredom. With time, some spouse’s become bored with their relationship. Boredom in marriage is a dangerous thing t...
Nov 14, 2019•31 min
For the next few weeks on the podcast we are doing a series on the Top 8 Marriage Issues in 2019. These 8 issues are the top 8 issues that Dr. Kim has seen this year with marriages in the counseling room. We will be breaking them down starting with number 8 and working our way towards the number 1 marriage issue in 2019. Today we are kicking off the series with talking about the 8th biggest issue in marriages this year which is: jealousy. Jealousy puts a real strain on your marriage. When you ha...
Nov 12, 2019•31 min
Can we implement boundaries with our spouse? Is it loving? Is it Christ-centered? Boundaries in marriage may seem counterintuitive to some, but we believe it should be normal and natural in a marriage. In this episode, Dr. Kim and Christina share about boundaries with your spouse: why you need them, examples of what they might be, and how to implement them. If you have never thought about boundaries with your spouse, we hope this conversation is helpful to you and that it provides you with some ...
Nov 07, 2019•27 min
Can we implement boundaries with our spouse? Is it loving? Is it Christ-centered? Boundaries in marriage may seem counterintuitive to some, but we believe it should be normal and natural in a marriage. In this episode, Dr. Kim and Christina share about boundaries with your spouse: why you need them, examples of what they might be, and how to implement them. If you have never thought about boundaries with your spouse, we hope this conversation is helpful to you and that it provides you with some ...
Nov 05, 2019•42 min
Everyone has the same amount of time - 24 hours in a day. But so many of us struggle to manage this time well. Some of us say yes to way too many things and then that leaves us burnt out and miserable. Others of us don’t use our time wisely enough and don’t steward their time well to get done what they need to get done. In the fast paced, hustle glorified, culture that we live in where everyone has access to you all the time it can be really hard to set limits on our time. But if we don’t plan w...
Oct 31, 2019•32 min
What does it look like to honor our marriage, protect our marriage, and still have honoring relationships with our brothers and sisters in Christ? So many couples want to know what is okay and not okay when it comes to friendships with the opposite sex. In this episode, Dr. Kim and Christina share about safe boundaries, why they are important, and how to implement them practically. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Establishing boundaries with the opposite sex is one of the ways we accomplish the goal of havin...
Oct 29, 2019•45 min
Well we love it when you guys send it topics you want us to cover! One listener recently suggested we cover what it means to “come alongside your spouse.” It’s something Dr. Kim says a lot, what does it practically mean? How would Dr. Kim define this method that he so often encourages us to do? In this episode, Dr. Kim goes deep into describing it and defining it for us. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “Coming alongside your spouse is the visual representation of walking in unity together and supporting one a...
Oct 24, 2019•40 min
In this episode Caroline Harries joins Dr. Kim to talk about waiting and how God is good even in the waiting. They talk about infertility, support groups, and how infertility and waiting can affect your marriage. Caroline is an author of a 60-day devotional ‘In Due Time’ as well as the founder of ‘Moms in the Making’ faith based infertility support groups. She shares her story and talks open and honestly about her waiting and their marriage in the waiting. Chances are you are waiting on somethin...
Oct 22, 2019•39 min
The holidays can highlight grief and loss in our life. It’s a time that is centered around nostalgia, memories, and family. So it’s no surprise that the holidays can bring up a lot of grief for people who have experienced loss. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about grief and how to support each other as a married couple as one or both of you grieve. NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “During the holidays, set aside time to think about the person you’ve lost. ” - Dr. Kim “Don’t smother your feelings, t...
Oct 17, 2019•31 min
The holidays are coming and that excites some of you but stresses others out. The holidays season, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas can put a lot of extras on our calendars and in our budgets. It can be a time where couples fight a lot or expectations aren’t met. All of us want to have good holidays with our spouse and family, but often we don’t prepare well so that we can execute that well. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about holiday marital stress and how to prepare for the h...
Oct 15, 2019•38 min
What does it mean to be a husband and how can Christian men prepare well to become godly husbands? There are a lot of messages out there today about men and what it looks like to a husband, but what does God say about being a husband? How can modern men prepare to be Godly leaders in their home? In this episode Colby Taylor joins Dr. Kim to talk about that. Colby is a Pastor at Life.Church and good friend of mine. Together Colby and his wife, who you heard from on Tuesday, lead the Engaged Event...
Oct 10, 2019•36 min
What does it mean to be a wife? How can we prepare well to be good wives? In a world where the world “wife” is displayed so differently depending on where we are turning to, it can be really confusing. Christian women who are planning to get married have desires to be a godly wife. But most of us don’t know how to prepare for that. In this episode Amanda Taylor joins Dr. Kim to talk about preparing to be a wife. Tune in to learn how to prepare to be a wife! NOTEWORTHY QUOTES “When you prioritize...
Oct 08, 2019•30 min
“Peace” and “wedding planning” may seem like 2 things that don’t go together. But we want to help you keep the peace during your wedding planning process. This is part 2 of a conversation with Dr. Kim & Amanda Taylor talking about all things wedding planning and how to do this well with your relationship intact and healthy ready to start your new marriage. Amanda is the owner of Embellished Weddings here in Oklahoma City where she plans and coordinates weddings. Because Amanda has planned so...
Oct 03, 2019•36 min
Weddings are a big deal and wedding planning can be extremely stressful. Tensions are high and family is involved and it seems like there are so many emotions and expectations that are swirling around. It’s enough to make you go crazy! And maybe some of us do just that - go a little crazy. Well we want to avoid the crazy as much as we can and learn to keep the peace during wedding planning. In this episode Amanda Taylor joins Dr. Kim to talk about keeping the peace during wedding planning. Amand...
Oct 01, 2019•35 min
In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina share a dozen secrets husbands don’t tell their wives. We polled you guys on Instagram to get your real and honest answers and today we are sharing those secrets (anonymously). Some of these secrets might surprise you and I bet you’ll relate to some if not all of them! Our hope is that shedding light on these secrets will deepen your connection and that you and your spouse will have some real, honest conversations about this episode that will lead to more a ...
Sep 26, 2019•36 min
Whether it’s an out right secret we don’t tell our husbands intentionally or it’s something we’d really like our husbands to know but we aren’t brave enough to say it or maybe we don’t know quite how to say it - many wives keep things from their husbands. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina share a dozen secrets wives don’t tell their husbands. We polled you guys on Instagram to get your real and honest answers and today we are sharing those secrets (anonymously). Some of these secrets might s...
Sep 24, 2019•52 min
Worry is something that can put a real strain on your marriage. It’s hard when you are struggling with worry - it can rob your enjoyment at your job, in your marriage, your family life, and your day to day happiness. It’s also hard to support a spouse who is constantly worried. It can make you feel like it’s your fault and that your spouse isn’t happy with you and your marriage because worry is present. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about what to do when worry is stressing your ma...
Sep 19, 2019•42 min
Growing old together is the goal! If you want an awesome marriage, you want one that lasts the long haul! But growing old together comes with some unique challenges. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about those challenges and share practical tips on how to navigate them. RESOURCES This month’s resource at Awesome Marriage is ‘ Every Moment Scripture For Your Marriage.’ This resource is a great way to speak God’s truth into your marriage, even in the midst of difficulties. Every Momen...
Sep 17, 2019•31 min
Men and women are different - by design. Many husbands struggle to understand their wives as women and many wives struggle to understand their husbands as men. In this episode we take a practical look at some ways we can do a better job of understanding, balancing, and ultimately celebrating gender differences in marriage. RESOURCES Check out Dr. Kim’s YouVersion Bible Reading Plans for men here and here ! This month’s resource at Awesome Marriage is ‘ Every Moment Scripture For Your Marriage.’ ...
Sep 12, 2019•36 min
God tells us to set our minds on things above, to pray with His Kingdom in mind, and to live as though our world isn’t our forever home - because it isn’t. But it can be so easy to get sucked into the world we are in now and what’s right in front of us. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to cultivate a kingdom marriage. RESOURCES This month’s resource at Awesome Marriage is ‘ Every Moment Scripture For Your Marriage.’ This resource is a great way to speak God’s truth into you...
Sep 10, 2019•25 min
Marriage is hard and not always full of high peak moments that are fun. Marriage can and does feel laborious - maybe even full of drudgery. Maybe that’s you today. Maybe you feel like marriage is just burdensome. Or maybe today your marriage doesn’t feel particularly hard, but it just feel mundane. Maybe you are lacking enjoyment in your marriage. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to find and create joy in your marriage. RESOURCES Become a Marriage Changer and receive some s...
Sep 05, 2019•39 min
So many people will warn you to “stick out” that first year of marriage because it’s going to be rough. But is that true? Is the first year of marriage the hardest? In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about the first year of marriage and what they learned in their first year of their own marriages. RESOURCES You can snag our Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide for free here! Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here! Sign up for the One Thing Email He...
Sep 03, 2019•41 min
Do you struggle with jealousy in marriage? In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about the super awkward and hurtful “I saw you looking at them” issue in marriage. They share about how the enemy tries to steal your joy by telling you lies and how God can help you restore your joy. As well as give some practical advice for if this is a real actual issue in your marriage. SPONSORS Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for belie...
Aug 29, 2019•33 min
In this episode Dr. Kim has his good friend Pastor Colby Taylor with him. Colby has been on the show before with his wife Amanda, and he was on a few weeks ago for our Mancasts (which you should go listen to if you haven’t already!). In this episode they discuss how to be a great husband even when you’re really busy. This is a tension we hear all the time in the counseling room. “I want to be a good husband, but I’m stretched so thin, we’re so busy. How can I make time for this?” Colby is the Ho...
Aug 27, 2019•22 min
No one wants to be the couple that’s always fighting in front of the kids. We’ve all heard stories of grown children not wanting to get married because all their parents ever did was fight. But I’m sure you’ve also heard stories of people whose parents “never” fought and how that set them up from some really unrealistic expectations in their own marriage. So what’s the balance? That’s what Dr. Kim & Christina discuss in today’s episode! SPONSORS Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring...
Aug 22, 2019•35 min
In Dr. Kim’s counseling practice he sees 4 main fighting styles amongst married couples. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina discuss those 4 fighting styles and how to say “no” to fighting and say “yes” to healthy conflict resolution. SPONSORS Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for believers to learn about marital sex and shop for the highest quality lubricant, lotions, and lingerie items at reasonable prices. There are no ...
Aug 20, 2019•39 min
Today is our LAST mancast of the week. Today Dr. Kim has, yet another, godly man sharing with you today. Colby Taylor is back on the podcast for this mancast. Colby Taylor is the Host Team Pastor at Life.Church , husband to our good friend and owner of Embellished Weddings - Amanda, and father to 6 amazing kids. In this episode Dr. Kim & Colby talk all about priorities. SPONSORS Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for believ...
Aug 16, 2019•32 min
This week on the podcast we are doing a MAN WEEK and having a “mancast” episode every day this week. In each episode Dr. Kim will be chatting with a different godly man. These shows are going to be a really awesome. So men - listen up! And ladies - don’t tune out because you need to hear these too. In this episode Justin Khoe joins Dr. Kim. Justin is “THAT Christian Vlogger” on YouTube. He is a great guy starting all kinds of wonderful conversations about faith and walking with God over on his Y...
Aug 15, 2019•42 min
This week on the podcast we are doing a MAN WEEK and having a “mancast” episode every day this week. In each episode Dr. Kim will be chatting with a different godly man. These shows will be helpful for men and women alike though so everyone tune in! In today’s mancast, Dylan Dodson joins Dr. Kim. Dylan is husband to Christina (our co-host!) who you are all super familiar with. He is also the Lead Pastor of New City Church in Raleigh NC. In this episode Dylan & Christina talk all about leadin...
Aug 14, 2019•49 min
This week on the podcast we are doing a MAN WEEK and having a “mancast” episode every day this week. In each episode Dr. Kim will be chatting with a different godly man. In today’s episode Christian Zamora joins Dr. Kim as they talk all about sex. Christian was on the podcast with Dr. Kim last month talking about how to be a godly husband. SPONSORS Thank you to Honoring Intimates for sponsoring this podcast episode! Honoring Intimates is a safe place for believers to learn about marital sex and ...
Aug 13, 2019•59 min
