Awesome Marriage Podcast

One thing we've been hearing a lot from couples is that they don't feel close to each other or that their relationship feels like it's missing some depth. Today we're taking some time to talk about emotional intimacy and give you ideas of practical ways to deepen the emotional intimacy in your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. RESOURCES Accountability is a biblical and helpful tool for growing in holiness. Our "78 Accountability Questions: A Simple Guide For Accountability Partners" resource is a simple guide to get you started and to share some vision for what an accountability partner can look like. Check out Dr. Kim's Marriage Multiplier email! The Marriage Multiplier brings you 4 pieces of marriage wisdom in a quick, easy to read email. The Self Check In Guide is a great way to grow in self-awareness. Our Questions To Help Your Spouse Open Up resource is a simple way to help build the closeness between you and your spouse Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Ready to level up your marriage? With the Marriage Changers membership yet you get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits, like Tshirts and exclusive videos with Dr. Kim and Nancy! Learn more here!

Sex is an important part of an awesome marriage… and it's also one of the top issues couples say is a problem in their marriage. We get lots of questions about sex and today we're answering as many of them as we can, and no question is off limits! Tune in to hear Dr. Kim and Christina answer these sex FAQs. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. RESOURCES It's Giving Tuesday, the most generous time of year! This year, we're giving our 4-Week Connection Challenge as a thank you gift to all who donate! Even after Giving Tuesday, you can still give! We are so thankful for your generosity. Our Love Making Survey is a helpful and non-threatening way to get the sex conversation started. Full Set - God's Design for Sex Series, 4 Books: Revised and Updated Edition By: Stan Jones, Brenna Jones A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy Don't Mom Alone Podcast Ep 328 goes into more detail on talking to your kids about sex. Check out Dr. Kim's Marriage Multiplier email! The Marriage Multiplier brings you 4 pieces of marriage wisdom in a quick, easy to read email. Creative Questions to Ask Your Spouse 2.0 will get good conversations started and keep them flowing between you and your spouse. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Ready to level up your marriage? With the Marriage Changers membership yet you get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits, like Tshirts and exclusive videos with Dr. Kim and Nancy! Learn more here!

Purity is something a lot of people talk about while single and dating, then not so much in marriage. BUt the truth is, sexual temptation does not disappear just because you are married. Married people still need to submit to God and honor him with sexual purity in marriage. Tune in this week to learn what that looks like, and how to move toward purity in your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. RESOURCES It's almost time! Giving Tuesday is next week and it's the most generous time of year! When you give you will also receive with our 4-Week Connection Challenge! As a non-profit, we could not fulfill our mission without you. We are so thankful for your generosity! Covenant Eyes is a great resource to help keep you accountable online. Check out Dr. Kim's Marriage Multiplier email! The Marriage Multiplier brings you 4 pieces of marriage wisdom in a quick, easy to read email. Creative Questions to Ask Your Spouse 2.0 will get good conversations started and keep them flowing between you and your spouse. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Ready to level up your marriage? With the Marriage Changers membership yet you get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits, like Tshirts and exclusive videos with Dr. Kim and Nancy! Learn more here!

The Christmas season will be here soon, and it's a great time to refocus on our faith as we celebrate Jesus' birth. But exactly how can we do that in the midst of normal life plus holiday busyness?! There are lots of reasons why it's easy to miss making our faith a part of daily life with our spouse and kids. So today, our special guests Deepak and Sara Reju give simple, practical ways to do just that, right in the midst of real life. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. RESOURCES: Sarah's new board book, Jesus Saves, would make a great gift for the youngest in your life! Deepak has several books out, and you can find him on Twitter (@DeepakReju). Giving Tuesday is coming up soon; the most generous time of year! When you give you will also receive this Giving Tuesday, with our 4-Week Connection Challenge! As a non-profit, we could not fulfill our mission without you. We are so thankful for your generosity! Our Creative Questions to Ask Your Spouse 2.0 will get good conversations started and keep them flowing between you and your spouse. Have you seen Dr. Kim's awesome new Marriage Multiplier email? The Marriage Multiplier brings you 4 pieces of marriage wisdom in a quick, easy to read email. Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Have you looked into our Marriage Changers membership yet? Marriage Changers get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits! Learn more here!

Could you be an accidental gaslighter? We're all vulnerable to bad patterns in marriage so it's wise to pay attention to them. Last episode we defined gaslighting and talked about what to do if this has become part of your marriage. Today we are talking about accidental gaslighting. Tune in to take a solid look at some signs you might be accidentally harming your spouse's mental or emotional health, and what to do about it. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. RESOURCES If any form of emotional or physical abuse is present in your marriage, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at https://www.thehotline.org/ or 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233). No matter where your marriage is today, there is hope. There is still hope for you to have an awesome marriage. Our 90 Days To Save Your Marriage plan is designed to start right where your marriage is today and get it on the road to healing. Our Creative Questions to Ask Your Spouse 2.0 will get good conversations started and keep them flowing between you and your spouse. Have you seen Dr. Kim's awesome new Marriage Multiplier email? The Marriage Multiplier contains 4 pieces of marriage wisdom for you in a quick, easy to implement email format. Our Self Check In Guide is a really helpful resource for becoming healthier so that your marriage can be at its healthiest. Christina mentioned our Accountability Questions guide -- which actually will be available next month. In the meantime, of our resources are always available on our website! Do you know about our Marriage Changers membership? Marriage Changers get each of the new monthly resources we produce, plus some other sweet benefits! Learn more here! Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!

What is gaslighting? Is there still hope for a marriage where this has taken place? The term "gaslighting" has been on the rise in recent years, but what does it really mean? Dr. Kim and Christina unpack what it is, the warning signs, and what to do if you or someone you know has dealt with this. Tune in to learn more about what it is and what to do if this happens to you. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. RESOURCES If you suspect any emotional or physical abuse is going on in your marriage, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at https://www.thehotline.org/ or 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233). Our Creative Questions to Ask Your Spouse 2.0 will get good conversations started and keep them flowing between you and your spouse. No matter where your marriage is today, there is hope. There is still hope for you to have an awesome marriage. This 90-day plan is designed to start right where your marriage is today and get it on the road to healing. Have you seen Dr. Kim's awesome new Marriage Multiplier email? The Marriage Multiplier contains 4 pieces of marriage wisdom for you in a quick, easy to implement email format. Do you know about our Marriage Changers membership? Marriage Changers get each of the new monthly resources we produce, plus some other sweet benefits! Learn more here! Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!

Can you change your life simply by changing your mindset? Dr. Kim and today's special guest Margaret Feinberg believe you can! Margaret is an author, Bible teacher and host of the popular podcast, The Joycast. In her newest book, More Power to You, Margaret says that we can break free from negative thought-spirals in just 90 seconds each day. Tune in to learn practical ways to start breaking negative thought patterns and building positive ones today! We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Grab a copy of Margaret's newest book, More Power to You and start leaning into the power of daily declarations. Check out The Joycast! Have you looked into our Marriage Changers membership yet? Marriage Changers get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits! Learn more here! Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Dr. Kim shared his Daily Declarations with us earlier this year. Here's a link to a free printable version that you can use to declare powerful biblical truth over your life each day! When your marriage isn't healthy, it drains your energy. That's why we're thrilled to bring you another Online Marriage Retreat this year! The theme is "Building a Life-Giving Marriage." Registration is open now! We have additional 10% off discount with code "awesomemarriage10" - Find out more here!

Dr. Kim often says there is no coasting in an awesome marriage. Marriage isn't something that you do once then just sit back and ignore. It is always moving. The question is, are you moving it forward, or slipping backward? Today Dr. Kim and Christina discuss why and how perseverance matters in marriage. Join us for practical tips and encouragement to keep making your marriage awesome! We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Could your marriage use some flirty fun? These 42 Sexy Notes will be just the thing that helps ignite some more passion in your marriage. Learn more here! Dr. Kim mentioned it in today's episode - his Daily One Thing email is an awesome way to do something to grow your marriage each day! When your marriage isn't healthy, it drains your energy. That's why we're thrilled to bring you another Online Marriage Retreat this year! The theme is "Building a Life-Giving Marriage." Registration is open now! We have an additional 10% off discount with code "awesomemarriage10" - Find out more here! Have you checked out our Marriage Changers membership yet? Marriage Changers get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits! Learn more here!

In this episode Jennie Lusko joins Dr. Kim to talk about her story of coping with the loss of her daughter and how to walk through tragedy with your marriage still intact. Jennie bravely shares her story of loss and struggle in her book, The Fight To Flourish. One thing we love about this book is that Jennie reminds us we don't have to have it all together for God to work. Grief and struggles are real but the gospel truth is that we can find hope even in the dark. This story of God's faithfulness and hope are well worth repeating. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Buy Jennie's book, The Fight to Flourish: Engaging in the Struggle to Cultivate the Life You Were Born to Live now! Follow Jennie on Instagram here! Could your marriage use some flirty fun? These 42 Sexy Notes will be just the thing that helps ignite some more passion in your marriage. Learn more here! Get a bite-sized daily dose of marriage wisdom daily with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Here's the thing: When your marriage isn't healthy, it drains your energy. That's why we're thrilled to bring you another Online Marriage Retreat this year! The theme is "Building a Life-Giving Marriage." Registration is open now! We have an additional 10% off discount with code "awesomemarriage10" - Find out more here! Have you checked out our Marriage Changers membership yet? Marriage Changers get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits! Learn more here!

Unmet and unclear expectations can do major damage in your marriage. Expectations and misunderstanding them is a main source of most conflict in most marriages. Today, Dr. Kim and Christina share some helpful tips from our friends at Emotionally Healthy Leader to help you better understand healthy expectations and implement them in your marriage. This is a very common pitfall in marriage, and this can't-miss episode is certainly worth repeating. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode and get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Could your marriage use some flirty fun? These 42 Sexy Notes will be just the thing that helps ignite some more passion in your marriage. Learn more here! Get a bite-sized daily dose of marriage wisdom daily with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies! Here's the thing: When your marriage isn't healthy, it drains your energy. That's why we're thrilled to bring you another Online Marriage Retreat this year! The theme is "Building a Life-Giving Marriage." Registration is open now! We have an additional 10% off discount with code "awesomemarriage10" - Find out more here! Have you checked out our Marriage Changers membership yet? Marriage Changers get all of our monthly resources, plus some other sweet benefits! Learn more here!