Best Kensi Duszynski Podcasts (2024)

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She Deserves Better - Ep. 142 33:43

1+ y ago33:43

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Hey Brave Marriage Podcast listeners! Dropping in an episode with friend of the show and former podcast guest, Sheila Wray Gregoire. Sheila and her team at Bare Marriage have written a new book for millennial mothers and daughters called She Deserves Better. Their latest book builds upon a lot of the research outcomes they published in The Great Se…

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A Couple’s Guide to Great Sex w/ Dr. Keith & Sheila Wray Gregoire - Ep. 141 0:34

2+ y ago0:34

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Dr. Keith and Sheila Wray Gregoire join us for a healthy conversation about married sex that combines Scripture AND research. If you want to resolve to have better sex this spring, go pre-order their new books (releasing March 15th)! RESOURCE LINKS: The Good Guy’s Guide to Great Sex The Good Girl’s Guide to Great Sex The Great Sex Rescue Orgasm & L…

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The Blessed Alliance w/ Carolyn Custis James - Ep. 140 1:05:57

2+ y ago1:05:57

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Carolyn Custis James talks to us about The Blessed Alliance; the real purpose of the marriage between men and women in light of the mission of God; and the Bible as a foreign text set in the context of patriarchy. It’s a conversation you don’t want to miss! RESOURCE LINKS: carolyncustisjames.com Malestrom: Manhood Swept into the Currents of a Chang…

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Mutuality Matters w/ Blake Dean & Reverend Erin Moniz - Ep. 139 54:25

2+ y ago54:25

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Reverend Erin Moniz and Blake Dean talk to us about why mutuality matters for Christian couples, for the church at large, and how it’s impacted their marriages in different stages. If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to tune in to the Mutuality Matters Podcast, part of the CBE International media network! RESOURCE LINKS: CBE International Mut…

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Another Look at Ephesians 5 - Ep. 138 32:14

2+ y ago32:14

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When read in light of Aristotle’s household codes, Ephesians 5 means something completely different than what we’ve made it mean today. If Christ is the head and collectively, we are the body and bride of Christ, what does this mean for the way we live out our faith, our family relationships, and our fellowship with the family of God? If you’ve lea…

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Equality in Marriage & Ministry w/ Brandon & Haley Weaver - Ep. 137 49:23

2+ y ago49:23

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Brandon and Haley Weaver talk with us about growing up egalitarian, being introduced to complementarianism in college, and what equality in marriage and ministry look like from their perspective! If you enjoy this episode, please take a quick second to tap the stars below to leave a rating and review! Podcast Editing by: Evan Duszynski, MA Music by…

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Relationships...In the Beginning - Ep. 136 36:37

2+ y ago36:37

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In the beginning, God was good. He created us for intimacy, co-dominion, and co-stewardship of His creation. Male-female relationships and marriage may have gotten distorted after the Fall, but in the beginning, it was not so. Listen in to hear what Genesis 1-3 has to say about God Himself; God’s original design for humanity; and God’s plan for sal…

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Egalitarianism - Ep. 135 29:03

2+ y ago29:03

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What is egalitarianism? How is it different from complementarianism? On this episode, we explore what true equality in Christ means for us all, and how it should lead us to mutuality—in the home, in the church, and in the world. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the podcast! To work with Kensi Duszynski, MA, LMFT, CPC, visit brave…

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Complementarianism - Ep. 134 39:39

3y ago39:39

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What is complementarianism? Where did it begin? What are the practical effects of its teachings on real life couples and Christian communities? And how do we, as Christian couples and communities, do the most good and the least harm when it comes to how and what we teach? Tune in and stay tuned to engage in this conversation.…

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For Better or Worse: Christian Teachings on Marriage 30:49

3y ago30:49

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What have some of the most popular authors and speakers on Christian marriage had to say over the past 5 decades? We’ll talk what’s good, what’s bad, and what we’ve believed to be true—before questioning our assumptions about what we’ve been taught God wants for our marriage relationships.By Kensi Duszynski

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Doing Marriage with Intention w/ Steve & Twyla Lee - Ep. 132 1:10:42

3y ago1:10:42

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Join me in conversation with Steve and Twyla Lee as we talk about their 47 years of marriage experience, plus 30 years of professional experience as Christians who work in the social sciences. As my first marriage and family studies professors, I had the privilege of learning from them personally and professionally as well. Today, they work with pr…

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The Emergence of Complementarity and the Love-Based Marriage - Ep. 131 18:47

3y ago18:47

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Did you know that the concept of marrying for love is only 200-300 years old? In this episode, we trace the love-based marriage back to its roots in the Enlightenment. Here, we’ll discover the emergence of complementarity as a way for society to promote social order and marriage cohesion in this brave new world, which rocked the five millennia -lon…

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How the 1950s Defined Marriage as We Know It - Ep. 130 14:53

3y ago14:53

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We’re starting this conversation with a little understanding of history, how the 1950s defined marriage and split-sphere gender roles as we know them today. Together, we’ll consider this question: If Paul tells us in Romans 12:2 not to conform to the patterns of this world, then why does so much of what we’re taught today in the church reflect the …

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Welcome Back to Season 2 on Marriage, Mutuality, and Gender Roles 11:12

3y ago11:12

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Join Kensi Duszynski this fall as she facilitates a conversation around marital health, relational dynamics, and the proper place of gender roles in Christian marriage. Conversations will take place biweekly. To learn more, visit bravemarriage.com.By Kensi Duszynski

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Pressing Pause on the Podcast - Ep. 128 8:09

3+ y ago8:09

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That’s right, folks. I’m pressing pause on the podcast for the moment. Thank you for sharing a small part of your week with me, and thanks for your understanding after listening to this episode! I’d love to leave you with a gift though…because if last year taught us anything, it’s that life is precious, people are not to be taken for granted, and d…

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The Practice of Being Present - Ep. 127 (Stress Management Series) 13:47

3+ y ago13:47

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New! Stress Management Series to help you (and me) through the end of the year. Based on a talk given earlier this year, Kensi gives practical tools to practice presence and connect with God and others in the process. To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com. Thanks to John Tibbs for the amazing music each week, Evan Duszynski for podcast editin…

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Breathing Techniques - Ep. 126 (Stress Management Series) 12:01

3+ y ago12:01

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New! Stress Management Series to help you (and me) through the end of the year. Based on a talk given earlier this year, Kensi gives practical tools and breathing techniques to manage stress and connect with God in the process. To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com. Thanks to John Tibbs for the amazing music each week, Evan Duszynski for podc…

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4 Ways to Take a Break - Ep. 125 (Stress Management Series) 11:32

3+ y ago11:32

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New! Stress Management Series to help all of us through the end of the year. Based on a talk given earlier this year, Kensi gives practical tools to manage stress and connect with God in the process. Sabbath Resources: Breathe, Priscilla Shirer Sacred Rhythms, Haley Ruth Barton Garden City, Jon Mark Comer Sabbath as Resistance, Walter Bruegemann To…

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Boundaries Around Disrespect - Ep. 124 (Boundaries Series) 19:50

3+ y ago19:50

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If your spouse is disrespectful, and/or you find yourself treating your spouse the same way, then it’s time to set some real relational boundaries for the protection of your mental and emotional health. Below are some questions to ask and next steps to take as you think through setting unilateral boundaries: Identity: Am I relying on others’ praise…

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Boundaries Within Your Relationship - Ep. 123 (Boundaries Series) 16:29

3+ y ago16:29

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Have you ever created or expressed boundaries in your marriage? If not, learning how to create and set boundaries within your relationship may be the key to keeping it healthy. On today’s episode, we discuss setting boundaries around time, space, and decision-making. Here are the questions posed throughout the episode to discuss within your relatio…

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Boundaries Around Your Relationship - Ep. 122 (Boundaries Series) 17:34

3+ y ago17:34

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Three boundaries to consider setting around your relationship toward the end of the year are external circumstances, extended family, and extramarital interests. Action Step: Make this your mantra this week: “My marriage is non-negotiable.” Make a list of any boundary that needs to be set, or that you anticipate having to set through the end of the…

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Personal Boundaries Pt. II - Ep. 121 (Boundaries Series) 13:17

3+ y ago13:17

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Do you ever feel like you give and give to others, while your time, energy, and desires are taken for granted? If so, then perhaps some boundaries are in order. Listen in this month to learn what boundaries are in the first place, and how to set boundaries personally and relationally. Boundaries around your Energy: What relationships bring you life…

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Personal Boundaries Pt. I - Ep. 120 (Boundaries Series) 14:22

3+ y ago14:22

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Do you ever feel like you give and give to others, while your time, energy, and desires are taken for granted? If so, then perhaps some boundaries are in order. Listen in this month to learn what boundaries are in the first place, and how to set boundaries personally and relationally. Boundaries on your Time: How do you desire to spend your time? W…

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Boundary Setting - Ep. 119 (Boundaries Series) 17:57

4y ago17:57

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Do you ever feel like you give and give to others, while your time, energy, and desires are taken for granted? If so, then perhaps some boundaries are in order. Listen in this month to learn what boundaries are in the first place, and how to set boundaries personally and relationally. Questions to Ask Yourself: Are My Boundaries… Clear: Communicate…

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Supporting versus Enabling - Ep. 118 (Responsibility Series) 15:44

4y ago15:44

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Do you know the difference between supporting and enabling? Or what it means to take responsibility for carrying your own load while sharing in each other’s burdens? Listen in to find out - your action step is below: Questions to Ask Yourself: In what ways am I encouraging and empowering the growth and development of my spouse? My kids? What do I f…

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Acting Out of Integrity versus Deception - Ep. 117 (Responsibility Series) 18:14

4y ago18:14

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Lasting change requires more than behavior modification. Are you taking responsibility for yourself and the inner work required to make lasting change in your marriage? Listen in to find out. 3 Ways to Know When You’re Acting Out of Deception: You feel like you’re “playing the part,” but you haven’t taken on the new identity for yourself. You’ve mo…

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You're Responsible To (Not For) Your Spouse - Ep. 116 (Responsibility Series) 17:19

4y ago17:19

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You’re responsible to your spouse, not for your spouse. So what does that look like in marriage? How do you do life as a team without taking on too much (or not enough) responsibility? Listen in to learn more. To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com. Thanks to: John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszynski for podcast editing. You,…

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You're Responsible for You - Ep. 115 (Responsibility Series) 20:10

4y ago20:10

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What exactly are you responsible for in your marriage? For starters, yourself…not your spouse. Listen in this month to learn how to take responsibility between you in healthy, appropriate ways (less for your spouse and more for yourself). To work with Kensi, visit bravemarriage.com. Thanks to: John Tibbs for the amazing music each week. Evan Duszyn…

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Leadership, Assertiveness, and Marriage Roles - Ep. 114 (Q+A Series) 0:13

4y ago0:13

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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…

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Honest Expression & Self-Regulation in Conflict - Ep. 113 (Q+A Series) 13:02

4y ago13:02

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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 produ…

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How to Mitigate Misunderstandings - Ep. 112 (Q+A Series) 11:47

4y ago11:47

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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 …

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Staying Close through Career Change and Transition - Ep. 111 (Q+A Series) 14:06

4y ago14:06

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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 T…

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Coping with Infertility as a Couple - Ep. 110 (Q+A Series) 12:40

4y ago12:40

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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 marriag…

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Fighting Pandemic Fatigue - Ep. 109 14:06

4y ago14:06

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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…

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A Quick Tip for Couples with Little Ones - Ep. 108 (Learn with Adrienne Interview) 6:40

4y ago6:40

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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 podc…

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Communication and Couples Counseling - Ep. 107 (Interview with Tanner Hobbs) 51:52

4y ago51:52

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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, an…

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Couples and COVID - Ep. 106 (Interview with Marshall Wilmhoff) 26:27

4y ago26:27

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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 health…

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The Best of BMP #1 - Ep. 105 (Sex as a Second Language) 14:32

4y ago14:32

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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 liste…

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The Best of BMP #2 - Ep. 104 (Learning About Each Other Through the Enneagram) 21:54

4y ago21:54

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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…

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The Best of BMP #3 - Ep. 103 (The Gift of Sex) 15:22

4y ago15:22

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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 listen…

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The Best of BMP #4 - Ep. 102 (How Our Childhood Roles Impact Our Marriages) 20:31

4y ago20:31

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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 …

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The Best of BMP #5 - Ep. 101 (All or Nothing Thinking) 19:52

4y ago19:52

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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…

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Don't Worry, You're Normal - Ep. 100 (Relational Health Series) 18:44

4y ago18:44

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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!…

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Your Spouse Is Not Responsible for Your Happiness (Part II) - Ep. 099 (Relational Health Series) 16:14

4y ago16:14

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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 ours…

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Your Spouse Is Not Responsible for Your Happiness (Part I) - Ep. 098 (Relational Health Series) 17:18

4y ago17:18

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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, …

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If You Don't Have Anything Nice to Say - Ep. 097 (Relational Health Series) 16:18

4y ago16:18

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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 br…

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Aiming Toward a Better Normal - Ep. 096 (COVID-19 Series) 22:13

4y ago22:13

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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 Coac…

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How to Deal With Wedding Worries - Ep. 095 (COVID-19 Series) 17:55

4y ago17:55

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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 …

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Hope in the Midst of Uncertainty - Ep. 094 (COVID-19 Series) 16:29

4+ y ago16:29

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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…

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Getting Along at Home - Ep. 093 (COVID-19 Series) 19:30

4+ y ago19:30

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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’…

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