We know “opposites attract,” but once those opposites are married, they also can tend to drive each other crazy! We’re on our Awesome Marriage Podcast 4-week summer break, and during these weeks off, we will re-share some of our favorite past episodes. These are episodes that you might have missed the first time, or that just deserve a re-listen! In this week’s Worth Repeating, we’re sharing the Enneagram and Your Marriage, with special guests Jeff and Beth McCord of Your Enneagram Coach. They explain what the enneagram is, why it’s worth talking about and how it can help, even in conflict. They unpack how this tool can facilitate growth, compassion and understanding, point us to the Gospel, and move couples from frustration to thriving together.
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Today Laura Doyle from the Empowered Wife Podcast joins Dr. Kim to teach us some empowering ways to shift the culture of our marriage, even if our spouse isn’t on board. Tune in to learn some of the “cheat phrases” Laura teaches that can help you shift from controlling tendencies to deeper intimacy.
We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.
PS - Please let me know if you end up with an experience like the story Laura tells about getting the kitchen clean!
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Today we wrap up our series one one-sided marriage by answering some of your questions. We know marriage isn’t easy, and there are no one-size fits all answers. But some key themes have stood out through this series, and there are practical action steps you can take to help your marriage, even if your spouse never gets on board. Tune in today as we address them.
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Thank goodness for Dr. Kim’s wisdom and counseling experience to help us unpack this issue!
It’s not something many of us have seen done well, or been taught to do, but setting appropriate boundaries can help you and your marriage grow healthier. Tune in to find out how and why this works.
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Today Dr. Kim and I share the one-sided times we have experienced in our own marriages, and equip you with practical things to do if you find yourself in this situation.
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If you’re a millennial, somewhere near that generational neighborhood, or just curious about the impacts of our culture on marriage, don’t miss this one! Joseph and Marissa Msefya from ForeverMarriages join Dr. Kim today to dig into some of the cultural pressures couples are facing, and to share ways to grow through them and pursue a healthy, lasting marriage.
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We’re thankful that God has used this podcast to bring hope and encouragement to marriages, and we are so grateful to you for engaging, sharing your time with us as you listen, and being intentional to grow your marriage.
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Do you have goals or ideas you’d love to see happen this year? There are a lot of ways to embrace creating a vision, like New Year’s resolutions, setting an intention, or creating a vision board. The Bible also speaks to this in Proverbs. It’s not enough to hope your marriage goes in the direction you want it to - be intentional with where you want to go this year. Join Dr. Kim and I as we talk about how to effectively set an intention for your marriage this year.
We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.
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I love something Christina said on a recent episode: “When your marriage is reflected in your budget, your calendar, your thoughts, and your prayers then it is a top priority.” As we get the new year started, it’s a great time to take stock of your marriage. What’s going well, and what’s just not working? So today I’m talking to Dr. Kim about what it means to check up on your marriage annually, how he and Nancy do this, and how to get started if, like me, this is pretty new to you and your spouse!
We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.
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Today’s podcast is a real gift. It’s not every day we get to hear from a guest who is in their tenth decade of life, and has had not one, but two awesome marriages! Today Dr. Kim interviews Ernstena “Ernie” Parker Wood, who shares some stories of following God faithfully through life in ministry, marriage and widowhood, with wisdom and warmth. Don’t miss this one!
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Spiritual Intimacy isn’t something you hear very often but it’s a real thing that you can have in your marriage! Although it sounds deep and intangible, it can be very simple and anyone can grow in this. Today Dr. Kim and Christina talk about what spiritual intimacy is, and give practical ways to deepen the spiritual intimacy in your marriage.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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If you’re anything like us, you’ve heard your fair share of venting and husband-bashing. And it’s all too easy to join in and commiserate! So what does “speaking life” mean for marriage, and why should we be doing it? Today Lindsay joins Christina on the podcast for another “Wives Edition” episode to talk about speaking life into marriages around us.
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Has you or your spouse’s insecurity affected your marriage? We’re all insecure about something, and the way we see ourselves will end up spilling over into the way we relate to others. Nowhere is this more likely to happen than in marriage. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina share practical ways to address your insecurity and your spouse’s insecurity, including a surprising way Dr. Kim has learned to turn his weaknesses to strengths. Tune in for wisdom and practical tips.
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Is your marriage what you dreamed it would be? None of us will ever have a perfect marriage - it’s just not humanly possible! But there are ways to shrink the gap between your marriage hopes and your marriage reality, and it is worth the work! Today Dr. Kim and Christina give you practical ways to do just that. Tune in to learn real, simple, time-tested ways to grow the connection in your marriage.
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How does curiosity help you have an awesome marriage? How can you keep growing even in the busyness and changing seasons of life? We are so happy to have Bob Goff on the podcast today. Bob and Dr. Kim talk about how to dream big, be courageous and grow together in marriage, share the answers to those questions and more. Listen to their fun and encouraging conversation today!
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Loneliness in marriage is a uniquely difficult pain, but that’s where you are today, you’re not alone. At Awesome Marriage, people often tell us they feel alone in their marriage. Yet there is hope: We also see marriages restored and transformed time and again! If you’re in a lonely, disconnected marriage today, we pray you will take heart and not give up. Tune in for Dr. Kim and Christina’s advice on what to do if you feel alone in your marriage.
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