Men in the Arena - Christian Men's Podcast REBOOT: Love Through the Decades: How to Make It Long-Term in Marriage w/ Kim Kimberling
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Dec 30, 2025 
Dr. Kim Kimberling, a professional Christian counselor with over 54 years of marriage experience and founder of Awesome Marriage, joins to share insights on long-term love. He emphasizes the importance of rediscovering each other after kids and prioritizing quality time. Kim discusses the detrimental effects of using private information as ammunition in relationships and the necessity of forgiveness. The conversation explores different forms of intimacy, how to maintain marital fidelity, and practical prayer tips for couples, all aimed at thriving together through the decades.
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Turning Point At Year Seven
- Kim Kimberling and Nancy nearly divorced in year seven and took the word "divorce" off the table.
- Removing divorce forced them to solve problems together and rebuilt trust through listening and teamwork.
Don't Use Intimacy As Ammunition
- Avoid weaponizing private information and stop using personal history as ammunition in fights.
- Practice forgiveness quickly or grudges become a wrench that destroys intimacy and trust.
Affairs Start With Small Steps
- Adultery usually grows from small, repeated steps not a single dramatic choice.
- Pre-decide boundaries and avoid negotiating with yourself to prevent exits from the marriage highway.