

Brave Marriage Podcast
Kensi Duszynski, LMFT
For couples and faith communities who want to grow as individuals, do marriage with intention, and live mutually empowered, purposeful lives.
Kensi Duszynski is a licensed marriage & family therapist and certified professional coach in private practice. Through this podcast, she seeks to serve couples and communities by starting a conversation about healthy Christian marriage relationships, which she hopes you’ll continue at home.
Disclaimer: This podcast is produced for educational purposes only, not to be substituted for professional mental health services.
Hosted by: Kensi Duszynski, LMFTEdited by: Evan Duszynski, EdD
To learn more, visit bravemarriage.com.
Kensi Duszynski is a licensed marriage & family therapist and certified professional coach in private practice. Through this podcast, she seeks to serve couples and communities by starting a conversation about healthy Christian marriage relationships, which she hopes you’ll continue at home.
Disclaimer: This podcast is produced for educational purposes only, not to be substituted for professional mental health services.
Hosted by: Kensi Duszynski, LMFTEdited by: Evan Duszynski, EdD
To learn more, visit bravemarriage.com.
Episodes
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Apr 22, 2019 • 18min
Sex Series Q+A - Ep. 045 (Healthy Sexuality Series)
I’m answering your questions about sex on this week’s episode! And hey, if you’re interested in improving your sex life & getting good education from a Christian perspecitve, please visit bravemarriage.com/sex to get notified when our healthy sexuality class comes available online!If you enjoyed this episode, please:Subscribe!Share on your favorite social media platform!Rate & review on iTunes!Music:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusic

Apr 15, 2019 • 17min
Sexpectations Part IV - Ep. 044 (Healthy Sexuality Series)
Interested in improving your sex life? Visit bravemarriage.com/sex to leave your name/email & get notified when our online healthy sexuality class comes available!We all bring our own sexual set of beliefs into our marriages. Over the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at & calling out 10 “sexpectations” so that you can identify & become aware of which ones are affecting your sexuality & sex life, that you & your spouse might grow together sexually - beyond the beliefs that are holding you back.If you enjoyed this episode, please:Subscribe!Share on your favorite social media platform!Rate & review on iTunes!Music:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Apr 8, 2019 • 15min
Sexpectations Part III - Ep. 043 (Healthy Sexuality Series)
Interested in improving your sex life? Visit bravemarriage.com/sex to get notified when our online healthy sexuality class comes available!We all bring our own sexual set of beliefs into our marriages. Over the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at & calling out 10 “sexpectations” so that you can identify & become aware of which ones are affecting your sexuality & sex life, that you & your spouse might grow together sexually - beyond the beliefs that are holding you back.If you enjoyed this episode, please:Subscribe!Share on your favorite social media platform!Rate & review on iTunes!Music:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan DuszynskiMentioned on this Episode:Your Brain On PornPorn in the Digital Age: New Research Reveals 10 Trends

Apr 1, 2019 • 16min
Sexpectations Part II - Ep. 042 (Healthy Sexuality Series)
If you’re interested in improving your sex life, please visit bravemarriage.com/sex, leave your name & email, & get notified when our healthy sexuality class comes available online!We all bring our own sexual set of beliefs into our marriages. Over the next 3 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at & calling out 10 “sexpectations” so that you can identify & become aware of which ones are affecting your sexuality & sex life, that you & your spouse might grow together sexually - beyond the beliefs that are holding you back!If you enjoyed this episode, please:Subscribe!Share on your favorite social media platform!Rate & review on iTunes!Music:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Mar 25, 2019 • 16min
Sexpectations Part I - Ep. 041 (Healthy Sexuality Series)
We all bring our own sexual set of beliefs into our marriages. Over the next 3 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at & calling out 10 “sexpectations” so that you can identify & become aware of which ones are affecting your sexuality & sex life, that you & your spouse might grow together sexually - beyond the beliefs that are holding you back! If you’d like to work with Kensi through couples coaching online, please visit bravemarriage.com/consultation.If you enjoyed this episode, please:Subscribe!Share on your favorite social media platform!Rate & review on iTunes!Music:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Mar 18, 2019 • 16min
3 Contributors to a Great Sex Life - Ep. 040 (Healthy Sexuality Series)
Great sex lives are made over the long-term, not in an instant. According to the happiest couples, great sex lives consist of much more basic principles than what culture would lead us to believe. On today’s episode, we discuss three basic contributors to a great sex life in marriage, based on Scripture & research: 1) commitment to one another 2) safety & trust 3) mutual beneficence.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:Subscribe to the Brave Marriage Podcast.Share the podcast on your favorite platform.Rate & review on iTunes.To work with Kensi, please email: kensi@bravemarriage.comMentioned on this Episode:FREE Relationship QuizMusic:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Mar 11, 2019 • 14min
Sex as a Second Language - Ep. 039 (Healthy Sexuality Series)
Sex can be hard to talk about…even with your spouse. In this episode, I share 3 conversation starters to help you and your spouse develop more mature language and conversation around your sex life, as well as your individuality sexuality. Because let’s face it, learning to speak sex more fluently in your marriage is a prerequisite to attaining the level of intimacy you desire.If you enjoyed this episode, please consider:Subscribe to the Brave Marriage Podcast.Share the podcast on your favorite platform.Rate & review on iTunes.To work with Kensi, please visit: bravemarriage.comMentioned on this Episode:FREE Relationship QuizMusic:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Mar 4, 2019 • 13min
The Gift of Sex - Ep. 038 (Healthy Sexuality Series)
I believe that God created us for meaningful sex, and that our sex lives actually have the opportunity to reflect the goodness & glory of God. Have you ever thought about your sex life or sexuality in this way? What's difficult about this concept for you? In today’s episode, we discuss 4 gifts of married sex, followed by one action step and a prayer for your marriage. I hope you enjoy!Mentioned on this Episode:FREE Relationship QuizMusic:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan DuszynskiIf you enjoyed this episode, please:SubscribeShareReview on iTunesTo work with Kensi, please visit bravemarriage.com.

Feb 25, 2019 • 16min
The Best Way to Change Your Marriage - Ep. 037 (Marital Change Series)
Do you know what the very best way to change your marriage is? Change yourself. I know, I know…maybe not the answer you were hoping for, but the most promising, nonetheless. Listen in to discover how to get to the root of what most bothers you about your spouse…and then learn how to change yourself in the process.Mentioned on this Episode:FREE Relationship QuizMarriage Friendly TherapistsMichele Weiner-DavisMusic:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan DuszynskiIf you enjoyed this episode, please:SubscribeShareReview on iTunesTo work with Kensi, please visit bravemarriage.com:Marriage TherapyPregnancy Loss CounselingCourageous Conversations Workshop

Feb 11, 2019 • 20min
Baby Steps Toward Marital Change - Ep. 036 (Marital Change Series)
Have you ever tried to change something in your marriage to no avail? On today’s episode, we discuss the counterintuitive ways to enhance your relationship, the importance of going slow and taking baby steps toward change, and how to overcome a couple of mindsets that often keep couples stuck in the same old patterns.


