

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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Jul 2, 2019 • 28min
Checking In So You Don't Check Out: How To Prevent Conflict in Marriage | Ep. 335
In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk about how to prevent conflict in marriage before it even starts. Conflict is inevitable so we aren't saying you can have a conflict free marriage, but there are ways to have less conflict in marriage. Tune in to learn more! 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! RESOURCES Snag the Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide PDF for free here. Check out 5 Keys To Resolving Conflict here. Check out Awesome Marriage's 'Date Design - Welcome To Paradise' Resource for a romantic summer date night in! Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a earlier this year. If you haven't ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now. Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here!

Jun 29, 2019 • 28min
Best of Podcast: Letting Go of the Past & Creating a New Life: Second Marriage
Here at Awesome Marriage, our hope is that every first marriage would work out and thrive and we believe this is God's design. But we know divorce happens and we have seen couples who commit to Christ have God-honoring, thriving second marriages. The ministry of Awesome Marriage is for all couples who want to have an awesome marriage by submitting themselves to God and this certainly includes couples who are in a second marriage. We are here for the marriage you are in now to help you make it thrive and honor God. Many times, second marriages can be complicated and come with baggage. But there are practical things you can do to help your second marriage thrive. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about: letting go of the past and creating your new life together. Tune in to learn more! RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!

Jun 22, 2019 • 15min
Best of Podcast: Ask Dr. Kim- My husband isn't open to counseling, but I think we need it. What do I do?
This is an Ask Dr. Kim segment on the Awesome Marriage Podcast. People submit their questions about love, relationships, and marriage to Dr. Kim and he answers them. In this episode Dr. Kim answers the question: My husband isn't open to counseling, but I think we need it. What do I do? Tune in to find out! RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!

Jun 15, 2019 • 55min
Best of Podcast: Autism & Determined Parenting - Interview with Karla Akin
In this episode on the podcast we welcome special guest Karla Akin. Karla is an author and speaker. Karla is the mother of five, including twin sons with autism. She has a bachelor's in special education from Western Governors University and a doctorate in Christian education from Kingsway Theological Seminary. She has nearly four decades of teaching experience in homeschooling, private school and public education. Karla joins Dr. Kim to talk about her most recent book A Pair of Miracles: A Story of Autism, Faith, and Determined Parenting and her story of triumphs and mistakes as she walked alongside her autistic sons. This book is a powerful tool for any parent of a child with autism. Tune in to learn more about autism and determined parenting! RESOURCES You can find more from Karla on her website here. Purchase Karla's book here. Follow Karla on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!

Jun 13, 2019 • 25min
Oneness and Spiritual Intimacy In Sex | Ep. 334
We can't neglect the spiritual side of sex in marriage. "Oneness" is a foreign concept to many and one that's difficult to explain. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina share about what they have learned about oneness and give a picture of God's good purpose for it in marriage. RESOURCES Improving Sexual Intimacy - 3 Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan by Dr. Kim Awesome Sex: God's Design by Dr. Kim ebook or paperback. A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out earlier this year. If you haven't ordered your copy yet, what are you waiting for? Order here now. Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here! This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!

Jun 11, 2019 • 44min
Sex: Embracing The Differences | Ep. 333
Men and women are different, by design. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk all about how men and women are different sexually and how we can embrace those differences to have great sex in marriage. RESOURCES Improving Sexual Intimacy - 3 Day YouVersion Bible Reading Plan by Dr. Kim Awesome Sex: God's Design by Dr. Kim ebook or paperback. A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a earlier this year. If you haven't ordered your copy yet- what are you waiting for? Order here now. Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here! This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!

Jun 8, 2019 • 27min
Best of Podcast: How to Support a Friend Going Through Divorce
Do you have a friend that is going through a divorce? Unfortunately, when looking at the statistics - we all do! We want to provide some gospel-centered wisdom for how to deal with divorce. Divorce is hard. And as a Christian, it's hard to know how to approach divorce when our friends go through it. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina share practical advice and real stories about how to support a friend going through divorce. Tune in to learn more about how to support a friend going through divorce. RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!

Jun 6, 2019 • 29min
Dealing With A Monster Mother In Law | Ep. 332
We've all heard the awful mother in law stories and we've all hoped that wouldn't be our story with our mother-in-law. But the reality is, most women struggle in one way or another with their mother-in-law and many men do as well. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk all about all things mother-in-law and how, as much as it depends on us, we can promote a healthy relationship with our mother-in-laws. RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out earlier this year. If you haven't ordered your copy yet - what are you waiting for? Order here now. Become a Marriage Changer and receive some sweet exclusive benefits. Learn more here! This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!

Jun 4, 2019 • 42min
What Do I Owe My In Laws? | Ep. 331
The in-law relationship is often a strained one. What is required of us, according to God, of us as daughter-in-laws and son-in-laws? In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk all about what do we owe our in laws and how this relationship, as much as it depends on us, can be healthy. RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! Dr. Kim's new book, 14 Keys to Lasting Love, came out a earlier this year. If you haven't ordered your copy yet - what are you waiting for? Order here now. 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. This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!

Jun 1, 2019 • 30min
Best of Podcast: Helping Your Kids Through Your Divorce
We want to provide some gospel-centered wisdom for how to deal with it if it comes your way and you can't avoid it. In this episode Dr. Kim & Christina talk specifically about: helping your kids through your divorce. They share practical advice and real stories about divorce to help parents help their kids cope with their divorce. Tune in to learn more about helping your kids through your divorce. RESOURCES Sign up for the One Thing Email Here or the One Thing Text Service Here! This month our marriage resource is our House Prayer Cards we released last year. Use mundane moments for Godly purpose in your marriage with these House Prayer Cards. Learn more here!


