

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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Sep 9, 2019 • 13min
Think of Your Spouse Fondly - Ep. 065 (Sound Marriage Series)
There are 3 crucial elements of building a strong friendship in marriage. Today, we’re talking about the second - how to think fondly of your spouse and grow in mutual admiration. Listen in for 3 practical steps toward more fondness and admiration in your marriage.Mentioned in this episode:Courageous Conversations - Sign up today!John Gottman’s Sound Marital HouseSpecial thanks for contributing to the podcast:Music: John Tibbs MusicProducing + Editing: Evan DuszynskiIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider:Leaving a rating + review on Apple PodcastsTexting in your feedback: 859-221-3845

Sep 2, 2019 • 15min
Strengthening Friendship in Marriage - Ep. 064 (Sound Marriage Series)
There are 3 crucial elements of building a strong friendship in marriage. Today, we’re talking about the first - how to build love maps. Listen in to see what it’s all about and to take action on the exercises at the end!Mentioned in this episode:Courageous Conversations - Sign up today!John Gottman’s Sound Marital HouseSpecial thanks for contributing to the podcast:Music: John Tibbs MusicProducing + Editing: Evan DuszynskiIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider:Leaving a rating + review on Apple PodcastsTexting in your feedback: 859-221-3845

Aug 26, 2019 • 17min
How to Build a Strong Marriage - Ep. 063 (Sound Marriage Series)
What’s the secret to building a strong marriage? Listen in & take mental note of each step in the marriage-building process. Cheesy, I know - but hopefully memorable!Mentioned in this episode:Courageous Conversations - Sign up today!John Gottman’s Sound Marital HouseSpecial thanks for contributing to the podcast:Music: John Tibbs MusicProducing + Editing: Evan DuszynskiTagged: brave marriage, healthy marriage, healthy communication

Aug 19, 2019 • 14min
Couples Coaching + Courageous Conversations - Ep. 062 (Couple Testimonial)
Listen in as this couple talks about doing marriage with intention, growing individually, and leading lives that honor and glorify God. To sign up for a Courageous Conversations Workshop this fall (9/24 or 10/26), visit: bravemarriage.com/courageous-conversationsMentioned in this episode:BMP Ep. #025 - “Thank You”Couples Coaching - Get started!Courageous Conversations - Sign up today!Special thanks for contributing to the podcast:Music: John Tibbs MusicProducing + Editing: Evan Duszynski

Aug 12, 2019 • 21min
Learning About Each Other Through the Enneagram - Ep. 061 (7 Lessons in 7 Years)
Year 7: Our last episode in the 7 Lessons in 7 Years series! Today, we’re talking all things Enneagram using Beth McCord’s (Your Enneagram Coach) new couples assessment - we hope you enjoy! Below are some of the best resources on the Enneagram:Enneagram Overview + In-Depth Look:Enneagram Institute - enneagraminstitute.comEnneagram Worldwide - enneagramworldwide.comBooks:Becoming Us by Beth & Jeff McCordThe Road Back to You by Ian Morgan CronThe Path Between Us by Suzanne StabileAssessments:Couples Assessment - becomingus.comFree Assessment - yourenneagramcoach.comRHETI Assessment - www.enneagraminstitute.com/rhetiPro iEQ9 - ianmorgancron.comPodcasts:That Sounds Fun w/ Annie F. Downs (Type 7)EnneaSummer2019: OnesEnneaSummer2019: TwosEnneaSummer2019: ThreesEnneaSummer2019: FoursEnneaSummer2019: FivesEnneaSummer2019: SixesEnneaSummer2019: SevensEnneaSummer2019: EightsEnneaSummer2019: NinesTypology w/ Ian Morgan Cron (Type 4)The Enneagram Journey w/ Suzanne Stabile (Type 2)Music:Sleeping at Last (Ryan O’Neal - Type 9)“One” - “Nine” Playlist

Aug 5, 2019 • 18min
Making Meaning Out of the Unexpected - Ep. 060 (7 Lessons in 7 Years)
Year 6: What we learned when life didn’t go as planned. We hope it’s helpful to you.Mentioned in this episode:40 Intentional Questions to Ask Your SpouseWalking through Infertility, In Her CompanySpecial thanks to…Music: John Tibbs MusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Jul 29, 2019 • 15min
Taking Time to Ask Intentional Questions - Ep. 059 (7 Lessons in 7 Years)
Year 5: The middle of a difficult season can feel long, hard, and messy. It can also be the perfect opportunity to take pause and ask yourself and each other some very intentional questions.Download these questions for free!Please leave us comments, questions, or feedback at 502-221-3845.Special thanks to…Music:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Jul 22, 2019 • 17min
Coming Together Through Grief - Ep. 058 (7 Lessons in 7 Years)
Year 4: It’s possible to grieve the same experience differently. In fact, it’s probable. Listen in as Kensi and Evan discuss their pregnancy loss and infertility journey, and how they came together despite their differences in emotion and experience of grief.If you’d like to work with Kensi through grief counseling for pregnancy loss, contact her here.If you’ve experienced something similar or if this episode resonated with you in some way, please let us know at 502-221-3845.Special thanks to…Music:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Jul 15, 2019 • 20min
Making Room for Each Other to Grow - Ep. 057 (7 Lessons in 7 Years)
Year 3: One of the most important lessons we’ve learned in our marriage thus far. Mutually empowering each other to grow has led us closer to our dreams; toward greater personal growth; & it’s increased the intimacy between us & the safety we feel in relationship with one another. We pray the same for your marriage! Be sure to text the text machine with your thoughts, questions, & feedback to (502) 221-3845!Interested in the Courageous Conversations workshops coming up this fall? Get the dates here.Special thanks to…Music:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski

Jul 8, 2019 • 12min
Growing Up Together in Your Marriage - Ep. 056 (7 Lessons in 7 Years)
Year 2: Listen in as Kensi admits to how immature & unrealistic she was at the start of her marriage! Thankful for God’s grace & growing up together. Be sure to text the text machine with your thoughts, questions, & feedback to (502) 221-3845!Interested in the Courageous Conversations workshops coming up this fall? Get the dates here.Special thanks to…Music:John Tibbs Music@johntibbsmusicPodcast Editing: Evan Duszynski


