

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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Sep 9, 2017 • 24min
Best of Podcast: Building a Great Marriage: Interview with Carey Nieuwhof
This is a podcast that aired last year that we wanted to highlight again because of the incredible response we got from the first time it aired. In this podcast author Carey Nieuwhof joins Dr. Kim as they talk about building a great marriage and also the struggles many pastors have in their own marriages. Carey Nieuwhof is a husband, a dad to two sons and a daughter-in-law, and the founding and teaching pastor of Connexus Church north of Toronto Canada. Connexus is a North Point Strategic Partner RESOURCES Leading Change Without Losing It is a practical book that will help you lead change in the face of opposition. Parenting Beyond Your Capacity is a book Reggie Joiner and Carey wrote to help parents and church leaders leave a legacy for the next generation. You can hear more great insights from Carey on his blog as well as his Leadership Podcast. You can also check more out about Carey and get access to some other great resources on his website.

Sep 8, 2017 • 15min
3 Ways to Stop Fighting Your Spouse- Way 3 | Ep. 113
This week we are going to give you ways to stop fighting with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on not fighting with your spouse. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 3rd and final way today: stop letting other people get in between your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how doing this can prevent and stop many fights in your marriage!

Sep 7, 2017 • 18min
3 Ways to Stop Fighting Your Spouse- Way 2 | Ep. 112
This week we are going to give you ways to stop fighting with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on not fighting with your spouse. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 2nd way today: remember your feelings can't be trusted. Tune in to learn why you can't trust your feelings and how knowing this can help your marriage! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd way to stop fighting with your spouse!

Sep 6, 2017 • 23min
3 Ways to Stop Fighting Your Spouse- Way 1 | Ep. 111
This week we are going to give you ways to stop fighting with your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on not fighting with your spouse. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 1st way today: watching your tone. Tune in to learn more about to watch your tone in your marriage! Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 2nd way to stop fighting with your spouse!

Sep 5, 2017 • 29min
Stop Fighting Against Your Spouse & Start Fighting for Your Marriage | Ep. 110
This month on the podcast we are focusing on how to heal a trainwreck marriage. Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina share 1 way to heal a trainwreck marriage: stop fighting against your spouse and start fighting for your marriage. They define what a trainwreck marriage is and then share real and practical ways to stop fighting your spouse and start fighting for your marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to stop fighting with your spouse!

Aug 31, 2017 • 38min
Building a Happy Marriage - Interview with Kelly Flanagan | Ep. 110
Today on the podcast we welcome special guests Kelly Flanagan with us. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist and author and speaker. Kelly writes about personal transformation, marriage, parenting, community, mindfulness and gratitude, grace, the power of story, and the discovery of purpose. Kelly joins Dr. Kim today as they talk how to build a happy marriage. They share about the importance of not wasting time "working on your marriage" when you can be "building" it. Tune in below to learn more about what that means and how it can impact your marriage for the better! RESOURCES You can read more great insights from Kelly on his website. Purchase Loveable here. You can also follow Kelly on Twitter and Facebook.

Aug 30, 2017 • 35min
Loveable - Interview with Kelly Flanagan | Ep. 109
Today on the podcast we welcome special guests Kelly Flanagan with us. Kelly Flanagan is a clinical psychologist and author and speaker. Kelly has been featured on Reader's Digest, The Huffington Post, and Today. Kelly writes about personal transformation, marriage, parenting, community, mindfulness and gratitude, grace, the power of story, and the discovery of purpose. Kelly joins Dr. Kim today as they talk about Kelly's latest book Loveable which is all about embracing what is truest about you, so that you can embrace your life. Tune in below to learn more about Loveable and how it could impact your marriage! RESOURCES You can read more great insights from Kelly on his website. Purchase Loveable here. You can also follow Kelly on Twitter and Facebook.

Aug 29, 2017 • 24min
Habits of Healthy Couples // Habit 5- Showing Appreciation // | Ep. 108
Today on the podcast Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina share about the 5th habit of a healthy couple: showing appreciation. They share why showing appreciation is so essential to a healthy marriage and how to make sure you are doing this well in marriage. They share real life stories and practical advice. Tune in to learn more about showing appreciation and how to keep your marriage healthy!

Aug 25, 2017 • 15min
3 Ways to Change Yourself Instead of Your Spouse- Way 3 | Ep. 107
Earlier this week on the podcast Dr. Kim shared why trying to change our spouse doesn't really work, isn't a good plan, and was never meant to be our role. This week we are going to give you ways to focus on changing yourself instead of trying to change your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on your own transformation. Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the 3rd and final way today: checking your expectations. Tune in to learn more about how focusing on this is the better plan.

Aug 24, 2017 • 22min
3 Ways to Change Yourself Instead of Your Spouse- Way 2 | Ep. 106
Earlier this week on the podcast Dr. Kim shared why trying to change our spouse doesn't really work, isn't a good plan, and was never meant to be our role. This week we are going to give you ways to focus on changing yourself instead of trying to change your spouse. We will be discussing 3 ways you can focus on your own transformation. Dr. Kim, Nils, and Christina discuss the 2nd way today: confession. Tune in to learn more about how focusing on this is the better plan. Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd way to change yourself instead of your spouse!


