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 53 years, and has been a professional counselor for 40 years. He is the author of 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage and 14 Keys To Lasting Love. Dr. Kim is joined by co-host Lindsay Fe ...
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Simple Budgeting Tips that Work | Ep. 637
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Reduce money stress in your marriage by making sure your money knows where to go! Don’t avoid talking about money with your spouse: Establishing a budget you can both stick to will certainly pay off long term. Today Dr. Kim shares several simple tricks that help him and Nancy to stress less and be intentional with their finances. We pray this episo…
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Healthy Tech Habits For A Healthy Marriage with Arlene Pellicane | Ep. 636
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Do your habits online support your marriage? Or damage it? Fewer couples are getting married than ever. Tech is hitting marriages hard today. Yet research shows that marriage can provide a huge boost to personal happiness. Today’s guest Arlene Pellicane has written several books on how technology is impacting relationships, and today she shares tec…
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Tech Boundaries Your Marriage Needs | Ep. 635
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Help! My Marriage Feels Out of Control | Ep. 634
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Is it Too Late To Save My Marriage? | Ep. 633
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Is Everyone Else Happier Than Me? with Sarah Bragg | Ep. 632
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We’ve all wondered at some point … is everyone else living a better life? It looks like they might be, and social media only seems to confirm it! That’s why we’re delighted to bring you Dr. Kim’s conversation with today’s guest, Sarah Bragg, of the Surviving Sarah podcast. In today’s episode, we’ll hear Sarah’s take on feeling “stuck” in life, how …
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Why Get Married? The Health Benefits of Marriage | Ep. 631
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Did you know that marriage can be good for you? Marriage is not always viewed as the gift from God that it actually is, but He has designed this relationship to provide some *amazing* benefits to both spouses. Today Dr. Kim is sharing several of the ways a healthy marriage supports health and wellness for you, your spouse and your family. Tune in t…
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Why Get Married? Biblical Purposes for Marriage | Ep. 630
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Does marriage still matter in this day and age? We say a resounding yes! Marriage was designed by God, and there are several purposes the Bible gives for why marriage matters. Today we’re digging into what Scripture says about the value of marriage. Tune in to learn God’s purposes for the marriage relationship, and why they matter in your marriage!…
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Hope for Marriage in Today's Culture with Gabrielle McCullough | Ep. 629
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Is it harder to live a faithful life today than in times past? Today’s world does provide some unique challenges that couples face, but there are also unique opportunities. Today’s conversation with Gabrielle McCullough sheds light on some of the ways today’s world can be deeply impacted by Jesus and the effects of our faith can have on marriage. W…
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Has you or your spouse’s insecurity affected your marriage? We’re all insecure about something, and the way we see ourselves will end up spilling over into the way we relate to others. Nowhere is this more likely to happen than in marriage. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina share ways to address your insecurity and your spouse’s insecurity, inc…
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Deepen The Emotional Intimacy in Your Marriage | Ep. 627
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Want better connection with your spouse? One thing we hear a lot from couples is that they don’t feel close to each other or that their relationship feels like it’s missing some depth. That’s why today we’re re-airing this episode from Dr. Kim and Christina that talks all about emotional intimacy and gives you ideas of practical ways to deepen the …
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Gospel Truth for Your Marriage with Willie Robertson | Ep. 626
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What is a “gospeler”? It’s probably a lot simpler than you think! It is something that will certainly impact you and your marriage, but also has the potential to have a huge impact on others around you. Today Willie Robertson shares how one person sharing the Gospel impacted thousands, starting with his family, and he explains just how simple it ca…
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Worth Repeating | Intimacy VS Control - You Can't Have Both | Ep. 625
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Are you ever a bit too helpful in your marriage? Do you find yourself frustrated with the way your spouse responds to you? You may be trying to control your spouse by “helping” even if you don’t mean to! Today Laura Doyle from the Empowered Wife Podcast joins Dr. Kim to teach us some ways to shift our marriage culture - without resorting to control…
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Love Your Spouse...As You Love Yourself? with Bryan Crum | Ep. 623
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Most of us deal with self doubt, regret, and feelings of not measuring up. But learning to love ourselves properly means learning to see ourselves as God does, and it allows us to love others more freely and graciously. Today, Bryan Crum will help you step away from nagging self doubts and into a solid biblical perspective. Give your marriage the g…
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How Does the Bible Say to Handle Conflict? With Donna Jones | Ep. 624
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Conflict is no one’s favorite, but it is an inevitable part of life. And today Donna Jones teaches us why it’s nothing to be afraid of by busting some of the most common misunderstandings that lead to conflict avoidance, and providing a biblical roadmap to handle conflict in a healthy way. Tune in to learn more about approaching conflict in a healt…
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We have gotten a lot of questions about gaslighting and narcissism, and today Dr. Kim is answering. This topic is layered and one podcast episode cannot take the place of more in-depth interventions, but we can offer helpful and hopeful next steps. In today’s episode we’re covering how to know what constitutes abuse versus the sin nature we all str…
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How to Find Purpose As a Dad with Kent Evans | Ep. 621
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Is there a war on fathers? Our guest on today’s podcast thinks so. The impact of fathers on their kids is so valuable, yet it’s incredibly difficult to know how to engage purposefully in the process of parenting. If you’ve had a hand in raising kids, you already know that parenting is not for the faint of heart! That’s why we are so thankful to sha…
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Help to Get Out of A Marriage Rut | Ep. 620
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Marriage doesn’t have to get boring … but for too many couples, it has. If you’re ready to break out of the routine and restore the joy in your marriage, this one's for you! Listen for ways to have more interesting and connective conversations, new ideas of things to try, and how to avoid common mistakes that keep couples from enjoying their marria…
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How to Reconnect a Disconnected Marriage | Ep. 619
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Do you ever feel like you and your spouse are two ships passing in the night? Strangers living under the same roof? Business partners executing the plans you’ve made for your kids and household? Then you’re in a disconnected marriage. The marriage relationship should nurture both spouses. If you’ve lost the connection in your marriage, or just want…
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6 Communication Tips for Tough Times | Ep. 618
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If your marriage communication is a struggle, you are NOT alone. So many marriage issues come back to communication, and if your communication is awesome, your marriage will be too! But most of us will have some trouble with communicating well with our spouse, and it’s the biggest issue couples ask us for help with. That’s why today we’re equipping…
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Why Things That Don't Matter, Matter Deeply With Charlie & Andi Ashworth | Ep. 617
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It often feels like the world around us is too broken. Where would you even start if you wanted to try and fix it? On the podcast today, Charlie and Andi Ashworth answer this question, and thankfully their answer is much simpler and more doable than it might seem. The Ashworths have spent decades sharing their creative gifts and encouraging others …
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How to Heal and Rebuild After Trust is Broken | Ep. 616
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Your marriage needs trust in order to be healthy. Without it, your connection with your spouse will fade, and you’ll experience more conflict and tension, and less of the closeness and intimacy marriage is meant to have. Don’t stay stuck like this! Turn things around by closing the trust gaps between you and your spouse and make your marriage a saf…
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Answering Listener Sex Questions | Ep. 615
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Today we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we hear about sex. Dr. Kim and Christina covered this on an episode in 2021, and we’ve distilled their conversation into the most timeless and practical answers to common sex questions. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: How often is “nor…
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Types of Trust Every Marriage Needs | Ep. 614
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Trust in marriage is not one-size-fits all. There are many areas where your marriage needs trust in order to thrive, and some might matter to your spouse more than they do to you, and vice versa. So today we’re talking about how to navigate any trust gaps you may have with your spouse, how to start the conversation about it, and rebuild what’s been…
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Lust vs Desire: What's the Difference? | Ep. 613
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Does lust have a place in marriage? What sets it apart from sexual desire? Today we’re working through the reasons this question matters for your marriage, and how to have a marriage that glorifies God in every aspect, including how you steward your sexual desires. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights includ…
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