Awesome Marriage Podcast

How can curiosity help you have an awesome marriage? How can you grow yourself and your marriage, even in the busyness and life’s changing seasons? As we share some of our favorite past episodes this summer, we are so happy to re-air Dr. Kim’s interview with Bob Goff. Bob and Dr. Kim talked about how to dream big, be courageous and grow closer with your spouse. Don’t miss their encouraging conversation today - it’s certainly worth repeating!  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:  The role curiosity plays  in keeping you - and your marriage - interesting  Learning to align your dreams as a couple  What to do if you don’t have any big dreams to chase *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  RESOURCES 27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God’s Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God’s to work in your marriage Find Bob @ bobgoff.com Check out Maria’s new book, Love Lives Here Dr. Kim especially liked Bob’s book Everybody Always Missed the other episodes of our summer Worth Repeating Series? So far we’ve aired:  Worth Repeating | Be Your Authentic Self in a Superficial World With Special Guest Sam Acho Worth Repeating | Breathe: Don’t Be Prickly

One common theme we hear from our couples at Awesome Marriage is that life and marriage have been difficult the past few years. The unexpected and unpredictable realities have taken a toll on many of us, and the anxiety and angst have made us quite “prickly.”  In today’s episode, Dr. Kim and Christina talk about that prickliness and help you evaluate if you’ve been a little prickly and if so, how to work through it.  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:  Defining exactly what we mean by “prickly”  Dr. Kim shares some healthy ways to deal with the pain Red flags that can help show us our prickliness  What do I do if this is me? What if it’s my spouse?  *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    RESOURCES Dr. Kim and Nancy’s book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out now! Click HERE to grab your copy!  27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God’s Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God’s to work in your marriage  

We’re on our annual summer break from the podcast, and during the break we love to re-air favorite past episodes. Today we’re sharing Dr. Kim’s conversation with former NFL linebacker Sam Acho, a speaker, podcaster, and humanitarian. They had an honest and encouraging conversation about what holds us back from being authentic and how to break through fears and be more real.  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:  The breakthrough that first helped Sam to stop hiding & pretending he was ok  Why the closest relationships can also be the places we feel the most insecure Why the small steps we take to be real are actually big! Steps to take when you feel you’re not living in authenticity  *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    RESOURCES Dr. Kim and Nancy’s book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out TODAY!! Click HERE to grab your copy!  27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God’s Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God’s to work in your marriage  Sam & Dr. Kim talked today about his book, Let the World See You, and he also has a new book, Change Starts With You: Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World Find Sam on Twitter and Instagram @thesamacho  

Marriage is more of a marathon than a sprint, and to go the distance, it definitely helps to learn from someone who has gone before. Who better to learn from than Dr. Kim? He and Nancy are more than 50 years into marriage, and continue to have so much fun together. It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely worth it! Today Dr. Kim shares his top 5 ways to build a marriage you love that will stand the test of time.  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:  Practically speaking, how do you put “God first, spouse second”?  Is the goal to just stay together - or to keep making the marriage better and better?  The power of looking forward to something together  Tips to reclaiming fun in your marriage    *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!   RESOURCES  Dr. Kim and Nancy's book Love, Intimacy, and Sex in the Second Half is out! Click HERE to order your copy!  When it comes to having fun and not taking things too seriously, Dr. Kim and Nancy have got receipts! See all the shenanigans on TikTok and Instagram :) Want to have more fun with your marriage? Our 14 Days of Marriage Fun resource helps you break up the routine and enjoy more fun and laughter together!   

Matt Cline, founder of Restored Ministries, shares his inspiring journey from sexual brokenness to healing. He discusses the profound impact of pornography on intimacy and the importance of honest communication in marriage. The conversation touches on redefining sex versus making love and reframing temptation as opportunities for spiritual growth. Matt emphasizes the necessity of emotional connection and accountability, urging couples to seek help and support for rebuilding intimacy after addiction. His insights offer hope and practical guidance for those navigating similar struggles.

Can your marriage be happy, even after…? Our guest today said that, “About 70% of men in the church are struggling cyclically or addictively with pornography, and about 30% of women. It’s time to stop giving the enemy the power of our silence.” We completely agree! While this story is not easy to tell, letting light into our darkest places is how we will experience the healing God wants for us. We are so thankful that Dannah shared her story with us this week. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:   The antidote to “I don’t even know what to do” about this  Does a porn addiction always escalate? And why?  Some of the science behind why this addiction is so hard to kick  The impact of betrayal trauma on a spouse  RESOURCES  Order Dannah’s book, Happily Even After, for more of her story and insights    Protect your kids from porn with the help of  https://protectyoungeyes.com/    Click HERE to preorder Dr. Kim’s new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half! Don’t settle for a struggling marriage. The 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan starts right where your marriage is today and helps get it on the road to healing.

If porn use has damaged your marriage, you may struggle to feel close and to re-engage in sexual intimacy. You know that healing is possible, but how do you get there? Today Dr. Kim shares ways that couples can overcome the hurt caused by porn and re-establish the intimacy that will make the marriage thrive again. Time and again, we have seen couples restored, and their marriage even better than before. Tune in today and learn how this can be true for your marriage too.  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include:  Overcoming intrusive thoughts and insecurities  How porn and comparison are similar  Why the marriage can be better than before after healing from this   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  RESOURCES Do you love the Bible app as much as we do? Do not miss Dr. Kim’s Verse of the Day on YouVersion Friday!  Keep your marriage thriving for the long haul! Order Dr. Kim’s new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half! Has the Awesome Marriage podcast helped your marriage? If so, will you take a moment to leave us a rating and review? They take just a moment to leave, but they do make an difference in getting the show in front of more people.  In Spotify, click the “star” icon right under the show’s heading On Apple Podcasts, scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section of the show page Don’t settle for a struggling marriage. The 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan is affordable, practical, and starts right where your marriage is today to get it on the road to healing.   

Porn use is a pain point for all too many marriages. Today we talk about how to begin healing and rebuilding trust if porn has damaged your marriage. We have seen countless marriages restored from this issue, and we believe God can do the same for you and your marriage. Tune in to learn how you can begin to trust again.  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:  The key to knowing if your spouse has changed and is trustworthy What if they haven’t changed?  Why confession is vital to healing and freedom   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    RESOURCES If you are ready to be free from porn, our friends at Restored Ministries offer several options to help both. Please do not hesitate to reach out.  If your marriage has been affected by infidelity, our online Affair Recovery Course can help. This course is helpful whether you’re just starting the recovery process, or are already in process. Use code: “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” for %10 off. Has the Awesome Marriage podcast helped your marriage? If so, will you take a moment to leave us a rating and review? They take just a moment to leave, but they do make an difference in getting the show in front of more people.  In Spotify, click the “star” icon right under the show’s heading On Apple Podcasts, scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section of the show page Learn how to keep your marriage strong for the long haul! Order Dr. Kim’s new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half!  

We know this topic is a painful one for all too many marriages, and we also know that God can bring full healing if your marriage has been damaged by porn. Today Dr. Kim shares how he’s seen porn impact marriages over the years, why it’s always a problem if it’s part of a marriage, and how to start breaking free.  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:  Why porn use is never a one-person issue  Why keeping porn use secret makes it harder to stop using  Addressing common cultural myths about porn such as, “everyone does it” and “it doesn’t hurt anyone” Steps to breaking free if you are using porn *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  RESOURCES If you are ready to be free from porn, our friends at Restored Ministries offer several options to help both. Please do not hesitate to reach out.  If your marriage has been affected by infidelity, our online Affair Recovery Course can help. This course is helpful whether you’re just starting the recovery process, or are already in process. Use code: “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” for %10 off.

Great things are happening on the Awesome Marriage Podcast this summer! In this quick update Dr. Kim and I pop in to talk about what you can expect and what you'll be hearing over the next few weeks. Plus an exciting announcement from Dr. Kim! We pray these episodes are helpful to you and your marriage.  *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    RESOURCES Learn to make your marriage strong for the long haul -- Order Dr. Kim’s new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half.  If you need anything from us, don’t hesitate to reach out at info@awesomemarriage.com