

Awesome Marriage Podcast
Dr. Kim Kimberling
Far too many couples are just surviving their marriage when it was meant to thrive. This is the place for practical tips on how to build an awesome marriage. Our passion is to help you strengthen your marriage.
Dr. Kim Kimberling hosts the show. Dr. Kim is the President of Awesome Marriage, has been married for over 50 years, and has been a professional counselor for 40+ years. He is the author of 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage ,14 Keys To Lasting Love, and most recently Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half.
Dr. Kim will be joined once a month by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Kimberling. He will also host other great guests that will teach and encourage you as you intentionally pursue an awesome marriage.
Tune in each week to hear practical advice from Dr. Kim.
This podcast is brought to you by the ministry of Awesome Marriage.
Dr. Kim Kimberling hosts the show. Dr. Kim is the President of Awesome Marriage, has been married for over 50 years, and has been a professional counselor for 40+ years. He is the author of 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage ,14 Keys To Lasting Love, and most recently Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half.
Dr. Kim will be joined once a month by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Kimberling. He will also host other great guests that will teach and encourage you as you intentionally pursue an awesome marriage.
Tune in each week to hear practical advice from Dr. Kim.
This podcast is brought to you by the ministry of Awesome Marriage.
Episodes
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May 14, 2019 • 30min
The Transition From Work To Home | Ep. 326
So many couples struggle with that first 30 minutes or hour after coming home from work. Miscommunication happens, expectations aren’t met, one or both are stressed and wanting different things. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina have a few tips to help the transition from work life to home life each day go smoother for everyone involved. RESOURCES Check out the Awesome Marriage App today by searching “Awesome Marriage” in your app store! If you aren’t signed up for our One Thing email do so today! Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago and the response we’ve received from it has been incredible. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now.

May 11, 2019 • 32min
Best of Podcast: Family Speaking Negatively About Your Spouse
Having a family member that speaks poorly of your spouse can be very dangerous and put a strain on your marriage. It can be difficult to know how to deal with this family issue. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina discuss this issue and how to deal with it. Tune in to learn more!

May 9, 2019 • 22min
Surviving a Financial Crisis | Ep. 325
Many couples find themselves in major debt or hit a road block due to job loss or other financial burden that puts them in crisis mode. Many marriages struggle to survive a financial crisis. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about what to do if you find yourself there and ways to keep your marriage strong so that you grow through it and battle it together. RESOURCES Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago and the response we’ve received from it has been incredible. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now. Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search “Awesome Marriage” in your App store.

May 7, 2019 • 34min
A Word On Giving | Ep. 324
Do you give as a couple? Have you ever argued in marriage about how much to give or whether or not to give to something? As Christ Followers and church goers a lot of us have questions about giving. Giving and the concept of giving money to the church can put strain on a marriage if you aren’t on the same page. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk about giving as a couple. What it can look like. Why we should do it. And what to do if you’re not on the same page. SPONSORS Thank you to PrepDish for sponsoring this podcast episode! Prep Dish is a healthy meal planning service. When you sign up, you’ll receive an email every week with a done-for-you grocery list and instructions for prepping your meals ahead of time. You’ll do your chopping and mixing ahead, and then come dinner time you just put it all together - without the guesswork. You’ll save time and have delicious meals. PrepDish is offering our listeners (THAT’S YOU!) a FREE 2-week trial to try it out. Two weeks of meal planning done for you for FREE. Check out https://prepdish.com/awesomemarriage for this amazing deal! RESOURCES You can donate to Awesome Marriage here. You can also plan to give $10 a month and become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here! Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search “Awesome Marriage” in your App store. Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago and the response we’ve received from it has been incredible. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now.

May 4, 2019 • 39min
Best of Podcast: Leaving and Cleaving Defined
What exactly does it mean to leave and cleave in a marriage? Why does God call us to do this? In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina discuss what it means to leave and cleave and the importance of it in order to have a healthy, thriving marriage that God intended. Tune in to learn more about how to leave and cleave!

May 2, 2019 • 53min
Mended: One Couple’s Journey From Betrayal To Imperfect Beauty | Ep. 323
In this episode Rick & Tiffany Bulman join Dr. Kim to share their story and talk about their new book Mended. Mended is a test-turned-testimony of what it is to be broken beyond repair by the ultimate betrayal and rebuilt again by God’s mighty, merciful hand. In this book you are not left with just a sad tale of a pastor’s family crisis that ended well, but with practical ways any couple could grow together and remain emotionally connected. We know so many couples have had to walk through an affair, whether emotional or physical, and those who haven’t need tools to protect their marriage from it, so we pray Rick & Tiffany’s story helps bring healing for you. SPONSORS Check out Marriage Talk Ministries Radio today for more insights on marriage! RESOURCES You can order Rick & Tiffany’s book here. Check out the Awesome Marriage App today! Search “Awesome Marriage” in your App store. Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago and the response we’ve received from it has been incredible. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now.

Apr 30, 2019 • 40min
Solo on a Tandem Bicycle - Hope When Your Spouse Is Depressed | Ep. 322
Is depression affecting your marriage? In this episode Craig Cato joins Dr. Kim to talk about hope when your spouse is depressed. Craig is a counselor and as well as author of Solo on a Tandem Bicycle - Hope When Your Spouse Is Depressed. This book is a survival guide for when depression enters a marriage and family, and it’s coming from someone who has walked down that road. Tune in to learn more about what to do when depression invades your marriage. RESOURCES You can order Craig’s book here. Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago and the response we’ve received from it has been incredible. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now. SPONSORS Thank you to Groove Life for sponsoring this podcast episode! Groove Life has the Groove ring that is the world's first breathable active ring that is not only super comfortable but functional. Born from need, GROOVE raises the bar on traditional silicone, activewear rings with its flexible material, patent-pending, inner breathable design, and beautiful colors. You can use the code “awesomemarriage” for 15% off your order! We are loving our Groove Rings and we know you will too!

Apr 27, 2019 • 32min
Best of Podcast: Protecting Your Marriage From the Woes of Comparison Online
We’ve all dealt with comparison online and the angst that it can bring. But is social media and other online comparison affecting your marriage? Today on the podcast Dr. Kim and Christina discuss protecting your marriage from the woes of comparison online. Tune in to learn more about how to protect your marriage from this and the trouble it can bring!

Apr 25, 2019 • 28min
Can We Use Sex Toys? | Ep. 321
So many couples want to know: can we use sex toys? Is it sinful? Is it harmful? In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk all things sex toys. Tune in to hear more! RESOURCES Awesome Sex: God’s Design Mini Ebook Awesome Sex: God’s Design Mini Book Paperback Become a Marriage Changer today! Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago and the response we’ve received from it has been incredible. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now. SPONSORS Thank you to Groove Life for sponsoring this podcast episode! Groove Life has the Groove ring that is the world's first breathable active ring that is not only super comfortable but functional. Born from need, GROOVE raises the bar on traditional silicone, activewear rings with its flexible material, patent-pending, inner breathable design, and beautiful colors. You can use the code “awesomemarriage” for 15% off your order! We are loving our Groove Rings and we know you will too!

Apr 23, 2019 • 33min
Making Your Spouse Comfortable in the Bedroom | Ep. 320
So many of us don’t feel totally comfortable with sex and intimacy and all that it entails to get there like taking our clothes off and being vulnerable during foreplay, sex, and an orgasm. But getting totally comfortable in the bedroom with your spouse is a great goal to have! It is a gift that keeps on giving! In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina talk all about how to have great sex in marriage by making your spouse feel comfortable in the bedroom. RESOURCES Awesome Sex: God’s Design Mini Ebook Awesome Sex: God’s Design Mini Book Paperback Dr. Kim’s new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a few months ago and the response we’ve received from it has been incredible. If you haven’t ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now. SPONSORS Thank you to Groove Life for sponsoring this podcast episode! Groove Life has the Groove ring that is the world's first breathable active ring that is not only super comfortable but functional. Born from need, GROOVE raises the bar on traditional silicone, activewear rings with its flexible material, patent-pending, inner breathable design, and beautiful colors. You can use the code “awesomemarriage” for 15% off your order! We are loving our Groove Rings and we know you will too!