

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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Feb 14, 2017 • 23min
Keys to Successful Romance in Marriage | Ep. 37
Today on the podcast Nils, Christina, and Dr. Kim talk about why romance often dies after “I do.” They discuss how to avoid the death of romance in your marriage and how to revive it if it’s already dead. They give practical keys to romance and share real life stories. Tune in to learn more about successful romance in marriage! RESOURCES You can purchase Keys to Lasting Love by Dr. Kim for more insights on love and romance. Love is the reason most of us took the step into marriage, but we know that for a marriage to thrive, love has to be more than a feeling. In the book, you will look at some of the characteristics of love and then the words of love from 1 Corinthians 12.

Feb 7, 2017 • 23min
Defining Romance | Ep. 36
Today on the podcast Nils, Christina, and Dr. Kim talk about romance and what exactly romance means in a marriage. They discuss the different types of romance, what romance means to men and to women, and how to increase romance in your marriage. Tune in to learn more about romance! RESOURCES You can purchase Keys to Lasting Love by Dr. Kim for more insights on love and romance. Love is the reason most of us took the step into marriage, but we know that for a marriage to thrive, love has to be more than a feeling. In the book, you will look at some of the characteristics of love and then the words of love from 1 Corinthians 12.

Jan 31, 2017 • 29min
Understanding Your Spouse’s Money Mindset | Ep. 35
Money is the one of the number one reasons for divorce. Learning how to deal with money well with your spouse is crucial. Today on the podcast Nils Smith, Christina Dodson, and Dr. Kim talk about understanding your spouse’s money mindset. They share real life experiences and practical advice on how to understand your spouse when it comes to money and how to make wise choices together. Tune in to learn more about understanding your spouse’s money mindset! RESOURCES Taking Financial Peace University is a great first step to getting your money on track. Check out Dave Ramsey’s resources at Dave Ramsey’s website.

Jan 26, 2017 • 8min
Ask Dr. Kim- Should I get married if I’ve never lived in the same city as my fiance? | Ep. 34
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: Should I get married if I’ve never lived in the same city as my fiance? Tune in to find out!

Jan 24, 2017 • 31min
From Mine to Ours | Ep. 33
One of the biggest struggles in marriages when it comes from money is letting go of the “my money” mentality. Today on the podcast Nils Smith, Christina Dodson, and Dr. Kim talk about how to go from “mine” to “ours” and why it’s crucial to take that leap in order to have an awesome marriage. They share real life experiences and practical advice on how to help your marriage thrive in unity when it comes to money. Tune in to learn more about how to go from “mine” to “ours”! RESOURCES Taking Financial Peace University is a great first step to getting your money on track. Check out Dave Ramsey’s resources at Dave Ramsey’s website.

Jan 20, 2017 • 12min
3 Money Tips That Saved My Marriage #3 - Goal Setting | Ep. 32
This week we will be diving into 3 money tips that can save your marriage. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 3rd and final tip today: goal setting. Tune in to learn more about the importance of money goal setting with your spouse and how to do it well! RESOURCES Taking Financial Peace University is a great first step to getting your money on track. Check out Dave Ramsey’s resources at Dave Ramsey’s website.

Jan 19, 2017 • 13min
3 Money Tips That Saved My Marriage #2 - Emergency Fund | Ep. 31
This week we will be diving into 3 money tips that can save your marriage. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss the 2nd tip today: having an emergency fund. Tune in to learn more about what an emergency fund is, how to save for it, and how it works. Be sure to tune in tomorrow as well to learn the 3rd and final tip that can save your marriage! RESOURCES Taking Financial Peace University is a great first step to getting your money on track. Check out Dave Ramsey’s resources at Dave Ramsey’s website.

Jan 18, 2017 • 48min
3 Money Tips That Saved My Marriage #1 - Tracking What We Spend | Ep. 30
In this episode we will be diving into 3 money tips that can save your marriage. Dr. Kim and Christina discuss tracking what you spend, creating an emergency fund, and goal setting. Tune in to learn more about using these three helpful steps to prevent fights, provide unity, and gain clarity! RESOURCES Taking Financial Peace University is a great first step to getting your money on track. Check out Dave Ramsey’s resources at Dave Ramsey’s website.

Jan 17, 2017 • 33min
The B Word- How to Keep Money from Messing Up Your Marriage | Ep. 29
Budgets intimidate a lot of people but a budget done well actually gives you more freedom and more unity in a marriage. Today on the podcast Nils Smith, Christina Dodson, and Dr. Kim talk about budgeting and why it’s so important to a marriage. They share real life how-tos when it comes to budgeting and ways to make it work in a marriage. Tune in to learn more about how to keep money from messing up your marriage! RESOURCES Some of the budget tools we discussed today: Google Sheets Mint.com You Need a Budget Pocket Guard Mevelops Every Dollar Quicken Taking Financial Peace University is a great first step to getting your money on track. Check out Dave Ramsey’s resources at Dave Ramsey’s website.

Jan 12, 2017 • 9min
Ask Dr. Kim- How long do you wait on a guy to propose? | Ep. 28
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: How long do you wait on a guy to propose? Tune in to find out!