As Leslie Vernick says: You are responsible TO your spouse, but not FOR your spouse. Listen in to learn more through this Q+A. To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com. Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for producing and editing. You, the listener, for tuning each week in service of making your marriage better. May God be glorified in you and through your marriage....
Aug 31, 2020•13 sec•Season 1Ep. 114
Changing yourself is a great place to start, but sometimes making behavioral changes isn’t enough to address your relational dynamic. In this Q+A, Kensi approaches an issue that’s not quite as straight forward as it may seem. To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com. Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for producing and editing. You, the listener, for tuning each week in service of making your marriage better. May God be glorified in you and through your mar...
Aug 24, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 113
How do we mitigate misunderstandings? Listen in for a few tips, and thanks to you, listener for posing the question! To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com. Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for producing and editing. You, the listener, for tuning each week in service of making your marriage better. May God be glorified in you and through your marriage....
Aug 17, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 112
Today’s question comes from a listener who, with her husband, has decided to go to work for herself instead of someone else. The listener wonders how to stay close and connected through all the change, transition, and uncertainty that a mutually-agreed upon decision like this can bring. To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com. Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for producing and editing. You, the listener, for tuning each week in service of making your mar...
Aug 10, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 111
Today’s question comes from a listener who’s walking through infertility. Listen in to learn how to cope with infertility as a couple. To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com . Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for producing and editing. You, the listener, for tuning each week in service of making your marriage better. May God be glorified in you and through your marriage....
Aug 03, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 110
If you’d like a coaching session or two during this stressful time to manage your mind, emotions, and relationships at home, please email kensi@bravemarriage.com . Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for producing and editing. You, the listener, for tuning each week in service of making your marriage better. May God be glorified in you and through your marriage....
Jul 27, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 109
In a conversation with Adrienne of learnwithadrienne.com , Kensi joins Adrienne in a short discussion about the blessing of “gifting” your spouse alone time, especially the parenting years! Original episode referred to is #020: From Couplehood to Parenthood Thanks to: John Tibbs Music for our intro and outro each week. Evan Duszynski for weekly podcast editing. You, the listener, for continuing to listen in and being a part of the BMP community. To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com ....
Jul 20, 2020•7 min•Season 1Ep. 108
In a conversation with Tanner Hobbs of The Chasing Freedom Show, Kensi joins Tanner in a discussion about: The importance of proactively working on your marriage. What intimacy is and isn’t. Courageous Conversations (a Brave Marriage Workshop) and the impact it’s making on marriages. What spouses can do to communicate better, practice self-care, and seek professional Christian coaching/counseling along the way. Thanks to: John Tibbs Music for our intro and outro each week. Evan Duszynski for wee...
Jul 13, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 107
In a conversation with Marshall Wilmhoff of Hope Presbyterian Church, Kensi joins Marshall in a discussion about: Opportunities the quarantine has provided for couples to work on their marriages. Threats to marriages that Kensi has seen in her practice since the start of the pandemic. Practical things that couples can do to stay holistically healthy through COVID-19. Thanks to: John Tibbs Music for our intro and outro each week. Evan Duszynski for weekly podcast editing. You, the listener, for c...
Jul 06, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 106
This month, we’re counting down to the top 5 most listened-to episodes of the Brave Marriage Podcast. Coming in at #1 is Sex as a Second Language. The link to download the free resource list can be found at bravemarriage.com/sex . Thanks to: John Tibbs Music for our intro and outro each week! Evan Duszynski for weekly podcast editing! You, the listener, for continuing to listen in and being a part of the BMP community!...
Jun 29, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 105
This month, we’re counting down to the top 5 most listened-to episodes of the Brave Marriage Podcast. Coming in at #2 is Learning about Each Other Through the Enneagram. Thanks to: John Tibbs Music for our intro and outro each week! Evan Duszynski for weekly podcast editing! You, the listener, for continuing to listen in and being a part of the BMP community!
Jun 22, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 104
Congratulations to our giveaway winners: Shelby T., Maria R., & Mandie H.! This month, we’re counting down to the top 5 most listened-to episodes of the Brave Marriage Podcast. Coming in at #3 is The Gift of Sex. Hope you enjoy! Thanks to: John Tibbs Music for our intro and outro each week! Evan Duszynski for weekly podcast editing! You, the listener, for continuing to listen in and being a part of the BMP community!
Jun 15, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 103
Thank you for listening each and every week. This month, we’re counting down the top 5 most listened-to episodes of the Brave Marriage Podcast from our first 100 episodes! And hey, don’t forget about the giveaway! HOW TO ENTER: Rate + Review the show on iTunes/Apple Podcasts (2 entries) Scroll down to ratings + reviews. Click the star rating you’d like to leave. Create a username + submit your review. Ask Up to 3 Relationship Questions for a future Q+A Series (3 entries) Q+A Form : https://forms...
Jun 08, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 102
During the month of June, we’re counting down the top 5 most listened-to episodes of the Brave Marriage Podcast from our first 100 episodes! Thank you for listening each and every week. YOU make the effort that goes into the show totally worth it. And hey, don’t forget about the 100 Episodes Giveaway!! HOW TO ENTER: Rate + Review the show on iTunes/Apple Podcasts (2 entries) Scroll down to ratings + reviews. Click the star rating you’d like to leave. Create a username + submit your review. Ask U...
Jun 01, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 101
Your questions about your relationship and therapy, answered. It’s our 100th episode and we’re celebrating with a GIVEAWAY!! (1) $100 Amazon Gift Card + (2) $50 Amazon Gift Cards HOW TO ENTER : 1. Rate + Review the Show // Earn up to 2 entries! 2. Submit your Relationship Questions Here // https://forms.gle/JMavzXDkZow1DGB17 // Earn up to 3 entries! HELPING PROFESSIONAL REFERRALS : Individual + Couples Therapists Psychology Today Marriage Friendly Therapists Substance Use Support Groups Alcoholi...
May 25, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 100
Our spouse is not a one-stop shop to meet all of our needs, nor is our spouse equipped to carry the weight of our extensive expectations for happiness. Listen in as we discuss a better model for marriage than that of holding our spouse hostage for our emotional state (it includes looking to Jesus for our happiness and taking responsibility for ourselves)! Feel free to share this episode with friends and family, and leave a rating and review if you’ve found this episode helpful! Thanks to John Ti...
May 18, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 99
Our spouse is not a one-stop shop to meet all of our needs, nor is our spouse equipped to carry the weight of our extensive expectations for happiness. Listen in to learn more about how we arrived at such unrealistic expectations in the first place, and the effect it’s having on Christian marriages. And be sure to stay tuned for Part II next week, where we’ll discuss a better model for marriage than that of holding our spouse hostage for our emotional state (come on, it will be fun)! Feel free t...
May 11, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 98
This month, we’re covering 4 concepts that I often address in my practice. Today’s episode is all about eliminating criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and negativity from your marriage relationship and home environment by practicing self-control. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and share this podcast! To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com . Scripture Verses: “Do all things without grumbling or disputing…” -Philippians 2:14 “For I do not understand my own actions. For I d...
May 04, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 97
In our sixth and final episode of this series, we discuss how to make decisions, establish healthy routines, and form better habits as we aim toward a better normal - while addressing 3 of our core existential desires as we do. Mentioned in this Episode : 4 Existential Fears Impacting Us During COVID-19 Seth Godin’s “Acknowledgements 2020” Free Coaching Session Application Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for producing and editing. You, the listener, for tun...
Apr 27, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 96
Today’s question comes from a listener in Indiana who wonders about how to help her small group of engaged women walk through the uncertainty they’re facing as their wedding days approach. If you’d like to sign up for WedWell and do premarital coaching online with Kensi, just visit bravemarriage.com/wedwell or email kensi@bravemarriage.com . Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for producing and editing. You, the listener, for tuning each week in service of maki...
Apr 20, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 95
During this Easter weekend, I thought it’d be appropriate to talk through grief and the experience of loss during COVID-19, but also to celebrate the hope we have in Jesus and to talk through the process of how to hope , even in the midst of uncertainty. If you’d like a coaching session or two during this stressful time to manage your mind, emotions, and relationships at home, please email kensi@bravemarriage.com . Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for produc...
Apr 11, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 94
We’re getting real and discussing how to get along at home! Be sure to check out the past 2 episodes as well, on how to manage your mental health and move through your emotions amidst COVID-19. If this series is helping you get through this pandemic, please pass it along to family, friends, and followers to help as many couples as possible! If you’d like a coaching session or two during this stressful time to manage your mind, emotions, and relationships at home, please email kensi@bravemarriage...
Apr 06, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 93
This week, we’re discussing how to move through your emotions amidst COVID-19. In upcoming weeks, you’ll learn how to how to get along at home and how to have hope in the midst of uncertainty. If this series is helpful to you, please pass it along to a friend or family member. If you’d like coaching during this stressful time to manage your mind and emotions, please email kensi@bravemarriage.com Good News + Gratitudes: Thanks to : John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for pr...
Mar 30, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 92
We’re pausing our marriage formation series to discuss how to manage your mental health during COVID-19. In upcoming weeks, you’ll learn how to manage your emotions, how to get along at home, and how to have hope in the midst of uncertainty. If this series is helpful to you, please pass it along to a friend or family member. If you’d like coaching during this stressful time to manage your mind and emotions, please email kensi@bravemarriage.com Mentioned in this Episode : * Spark by John Ratey, M...
Mar 23, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 91
Throughout the month of March, we’ll be taking a look at daily; weekly; monthly; quarterly; and yearly rhythms to implement to keep your marriage healthy and thriving! If this podcast has been helpful to you in any way, please share it with a friend. And if you’d like to take this work deeper, I’d be honored to get to know you through couples coaching , workshops , or WedWell . Thanks to: John Tibbs for the amazing music each week; Evan Duszynski for producing, editing, and being the incredible ...
Mar 16, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 90
Throughout the month of March, we’ll be taking a look at daily; weekly; monthly; quarterly; and yearly rhythms to implement to keep your marriage healthy and thriving! If this podcast has been helpful to you in any way, please share it with a friend. And if you’d like to take this work deeper, I’d be honored to get to know you through couples coaching , workshops , or WedWell . Thanks to: John Tibbs for the amazing music each week; Evan Duszynski for producing, editing, and being the incredible ...
Mar 09, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 89
Today, we are starting a new series on marriage formation practices. Throughout the month of March, we’ll be taking a look at daily; weekly; monthly; quarterly; and yearly rhythms to implement to keep your marriage healthy and thriving! If this podcast has been helpful to you in any way, please share it with a friend. And if you’d like to take this work deeper, I’d be honored to get to know you through couples coaching , workshops , or WedWell . Thanks to: John Tibbs for the amazing music each w...
Mar 02, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 88
Have you ever hit a lull in your sex life? How did you two get back on track? If you’ve ever wondered what to do when your sex life gets stagnant, listen in for 4 professional tips to get unstuck. Mentioned in this Episode : Christian Sex Therapist Directory David Schnarch, Clinical Psychologist If this podcast has been helpful to you in any way, please share it with a friend. And if you’d like to take this work deeper, I’d be honored to get to know you through couples coaching , workshops , or ...
Feb 24, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 87
Why is mutual pleasure important? Listen in as we dive into God’s heart for mutual pleasure as evidenced in Scripture. If this podcast has been helpful to you in any way, please share it with a friend. And if you’d like to take this work deeper, I’d be honored to get to know you through couples coaching , workshops , or WedWell . Thanks to: John Tibbs for the amazing music each week; Evan Duszynski for producing, editing, and being the incredible husband that you are; and you, the listener, for ...
Feb 17, 2020•14 min•Season 1Ep. 86
What serves as a sexual accelerator to you in your marriage? Listen in to evaluate 5 different areas of sexual acceleration to consider. If this podcast has been helpful to you in any way, please share it with a friend. And if you’d like to take this work deeper, I’d be honored to get to know you through couples coaching , workshops , or WedWell . Thanks to: John Tibbs for the amazing music each week; Evan Duszynski for producing, editing, and being the incredible husband that you are; and you, ...
Feb 10, 2020•12 min•Season 1Ep. 85
