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Awesome Marriage Podcast

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 53 years, and has been a professional counselor for 40 years. He is the author of 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage and 14 Keys To Lasting Love. Dr. Kim is joined by co-host Lindsay Few, Content Director for Awesome Marriage. She has been married for 20 years. Her husband is a church planter, and they love ministering to married couples together. Tune in each week to hear practical ways on how to have an awesome marriage! This podcast is brought to you by the ministry of Awesome Marriage.
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Oct 24, 2023

We’re so used to seeing sex allll around us - skin sells, after all! But today, Joshua Ryan Butler shows us how we are still likely to miss so much of what sex is designed to show us. Sex is everywhere – except being talked about by the married couples who are (hopefully!) having it, and the churches and families who desperately need a robust theology of God’s purpose for sex and sexuality.

Today’s episode takes a look at why sex is so much more than right / wrong or rules, and why that truth is incredibly freeing. Tune in to learn more. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • Why does it matter what we believe about God’s purpose for sex? 

  • How to unpack the tension between what culture says vs church says about sex 

  • Why a better relationship with God leads to better sex in your marriage (and a better marriage in general!) 

  • Specifically why our male / female differences are so valuable 

  • The shift from rule-keeping to image-bearing and what it means for our lives 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

 

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Oct 17, 2023

This is the place for honest conversations and practical advice on how to have an awesome marriage. In this brief trailer, Dr. Kim Kimberling and co-host Lindsay Few share what you can expect to hear on the Awesome Marriage podcast each week. 

If you enjoy the podcast, follow along here or at awesomemarriage.com/podcast for questions in each week's show notes that will help you and your spouse apply the info in each episode. 

We pray this content is helpful for you and your marriage! 

* Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

* You can find all of Awesome Marriage's helpful resources on our website. 

Oct 17, 2023

What is a gospel perspective of sexuality? It’s hard to answer, since too often, sex is not talked about in the church. Yet it’s literally everywhere in the world around us. Most couples struggle with their sex life at some point and parents are deeply concerned about helping their kids navigate the topic in a God-honoring way in the midst of all of culture’s chaos. That is why we are honored to have Dr. Juli Slattery on the podcast today, sharing her vast knowledge and wisdom on the subject. You don’t want to miss what she has to say. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • Why a biblical worldview of sexuality is actually very freeing

  • How disruptions to your sex life can become a springboard to greater intimacy 

  • 4 specific aspects of God’s love that should define healthy sex in marriage 

  • The process to engage so you can equip your kids to navigate sexuality biblically

  • Encouragement for couples who are struggling in this area 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

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Oct 10, 2023

This week it’s the husbands’ turn to weigh in. Today we hear what men said they wish their wives knew about sex. Would your husband agree? Dr. Kim strongly encourages couples to talk about their sex life, not argue about it, but… most couples don’t! So listening to today’s episode together is an easy way to start the conversation. 

Sex in your marriage matters because God created it to draw spouses together, but all too often pain and tension lead to exactly the opposite. Tune in today to learn the next steps in your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • Some common Christian sex myths that might be hindering your sex life...

  • ... And what the Bible says about them

  • Some really effective ways to talk about sex with your spouse ...

  • ... And some others you definitely want to avoid

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

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Oct 3, 2023

The wives have spoken! Today we share what women said they wish their husbands knew about sex. Would your wife agree? Dr. Kim wants couples to talk about their sex life, not argue about it! So an easy way to start is by listening to today’s episode together and talking about it.  

Sex in your marriage matters because God created it to draw spouses together, but all too often pain and tension lead to exactly the opposite. Tune in today to get the conversation started!  

Episode highlights include: 

  • Tips to help balance the mental load spouses are carrying 

  • Women don’t get tired of their husband’s compliments – with this 1 exception!

  • Practical reasons why it can be helpful to schedule sex 

  • Addressing assumptions spouses make that will deter them from great sex 

 *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

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Sep 26, 2023

We are delighted to have Toni Collier on the podcast today. Toni has spoken and written plenty about the way that embracing brokenness, though counterintuitive, is the key to experiencing a full life in Christ. She talked to Dr. Kim about how –and why– to effectively embrace your brokenness personally, what that means, and what it can do for your marriage and family. Don’t miss this grace-filled episode!

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  • The faith “secret” that transformed Toni’s perspective on brokenness

  • The deeply personal origin of Toni’s new book, and why a children’s book is so important  

  • The biggest mistake she made early in marriage, and how she recovered 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

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Sep 19, 2023

Ministry couples face both unique joys and unique challenges. If you’ve been around Awesome Marriage for a while, you’ve probably heard Dr. Kim say to put God first and your spouse second. But when your job is ministry, it can be really hard to balance your vocational ministry with your primary ministry - your marriage. Today we’re talking about how to keep your marriage thriving when you are in ministry.

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • The surprising data on how ministry affects marriage and family 

  • Our personal experiences of what makes ministry hard on marriage

  • What to do if you work in a ministry culture that does not prioritize marriage or family

  • 4 specific ways to protect and build your marriage 

 *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

  • Don't let your ministry take out your marriage! The Sustaining Your Marriage In Ministry online course was designed to help you through the challenges you face. Learn more HERE.

  • Our friends at Emotionally Healthy Discipleship offer resources that equip leaders to lead from their inner life with Christ.  

  • Anything you want to hear about that we missed today? Shoot me an email and let us know! 



Sep 15, 2023

You may know Jeff Allen from one of his many comedy specials on DryBar Comedy, Netflix, Amazon, YouTube, network TV and more. If you do, you know he can make you laugh about even the hard parts of life and marriage.

 

In today’s episode we get to go behind the scenes of some of the hardest seasons Jeff and his wife, Tami, experienced in their marriage, and how God brought hope, healing and redemption. Don’t miss this encouraging episode! 

 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • The *surprisingly* effective way Jeff’s comedian friend helped him find Jesus 

  • What changed in Jeff and Tami’s  marriage when Jesus entered the picture 

  • Jeff’s journey to sobriety and learning new coping mechanisms 

 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES

  • Jeff’s comedy is a part of this year’s Online Marriage Retreat! Registration is open NOW so click over to learn more! 

  • If it’s been a while since you felt sexy or were excited about your sex life, our 25-Day Think Sex Challenge will help you get back in the mood! Learn more HERE!

 

Sep 12, 2023

Your mindset has a powerful impact on everything in your life - including your marriage. Is yours helping or hurting your marriage? Today Dr. Kim shares some sneaky ways your thoughts might be harming your marriage, without you even realizing it, as well as practical advice for how to overcome them. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  • How to identify and correct unhealthy thought patterns 

  • Why even our fleeting thoughts matter

  • One thing that prevents many of us from being honest with God and with ourselves, and how to overcome it  

 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES

  • Work on healing your mindset with the “Cut the Criticism and Cultivate Companionship” Bible Reading plan on YouVersion  

  • If you’re a One Thing Subscriber, you know all about Dr. Kim’s Daily Declarations already! If not, sign up HERE and receive a practical daily step each Monday-Friday to help you be intentional about building your marriage.

  • If it’s been a while since you felt sexy or were excited about your sex life, our 25-Day Think Sex Challenge will help you get back in the mood! Learn more HERE!
  • When you sign up for Dr. Kim’s weekly Dispatch email, you receive a copy of his Daily Declarations FREE as a sign up bonus! 

 

Sep 5, 2023

One reason marriage can be difficult is because it faces real spiritual opposition. 1 Peter 5:8 says the enemy is like “a roaring lion looking for someone to devour,” who would love to destroy us and our marriages. But Christian couples can be confident that God is on our side, He is for us and He has the victory. 

So how can we be on guard and ready to fight for our marriage, spiritually? Tune in today to learn how.  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  • Reasons why marriage is a target of spiritual attacks 

  • Ways spiritual attacks can show up in marriage

  • Steps to fight back and fight for your marriage in those times 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES

  • Dr. Kim shared his heart behind our Marriage Changers membership in today’s episode. Get more info on the membership HERE.  

  • We are happy to have 50+ AM YouVersion plans. Here are the two we mentioned in this episode: 

  • If you haven’t already, check out our perennial fave House Prayer Cards. They’re Like Dr. Kim’s scripture on the walls thing, but without needing to repaint! 

  • Our 2-Week Couples Scripture Challenge helps you fight for your marriage by building the habit of getting into God’s Word together. 



Aug 29, 2023

How should the rhythms of our child’s season of life inform our parenting? How can your family rhythms and routines cultivate the kind of family atmosphere you are longing for in your household and set your child up for success?

Today our special guest Nellie Harden helps you see where you are in this season of your child’s growing up years and how to parent well in this time.  

 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • The perspective shift to more peaceful parenting 

  • Why to number the days of your child’s childhood 

  • How our own perfectionism affects our kids and our parenting 

  • The parenting shift we need in the second half of childhood 

  • A practical way to reduce sibling strife  

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES

 

Aug 22, 2023

This time of year, so many families are thinking about how to make this new school year go even better than the last. You may be wondering how you can possibly build in helpful, healthy rhythms when you’re Already. So. Busy. If so, you do not want to miss this episode. 

Today our guest Justin Earley shares how to build intentionality and meaning into your existing family habits. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • What our messy attempts at forming good habits can communicate to our kids (you might be surprised!) 

  • The perspective shift that lets you take advantage of your family’s existing habits for good 

  • What does it actually mean to be a spiritual leader? 

  • Practical advice for wives who want their husband to lead spiritually 

 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES



Aug 18, 2023

Ever wondered why you can’t break a habit you hate or form a new one you want to start? Today’s bonus episode is for you! Debra Fileta always brings wisdom and practical tools to help us connect spiritual practices with mental health and relationship health, and we’re delighted to have Debra back on the podcast with us today. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • Why issues seem to surface at unexpected times and what you can do about it

  • The equation that leads to lasting change - and why most people get it wrong 

  • How to effectively begin to break bad habits  

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES

 

Aug 15, 2023

As we enter the fall season, it’s a great time to look at the routines in your life. This month we’re talking all about life-giving routines and rhythms. Sometimes in marriage, we can get into bad habits of conflict or miscommunication, BUT we can also use our habits and routines to build up our spouse and grow our marriage. Today we’re sharing some of our personal routines and family rhythms that help keep our marriages strong.

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  •  Dr. Kim’s personal routine and why it’s so important to him 

  • The small things that don’t even feel like “things” – and why they matter so much 

  • Practical ways to build the kind of culture you want to have in your marriage 


*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

 

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Aug 8, 2023

We talk to a lot of couples who don't know what makes them a great team. And if you don’t know what makes you a great team, how can you operate as one? All too often, opposites attract and it takes intentionality to tap into all that God has for you in the gift of your marriage.

So today we’re talking about leaning into what makes you a uniquely gifted team in your marriage, and resolving the tension that comes from the ways we differ from our spouse. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  • What are the common issues that keep couples from being a strong team? 

  • Dr. Kim gives great ideas of creative solutions to issues 

  • How to combat the competition that sometimes creeps into marriage

  • We share ways we’ve personally done this in our marriages 

 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES

Aug 1, 2023

Has marriage been harder than you thought it would be? We often say there’s hope for every marriage, no matter where you are today - and there truly is. But you may be wondering how exactly to hold on and fight for your marriage if you’re in a really hard season. Today, we are sharing Dr. Kim’s conversation with special guest Toni Nieuwhof. 

Toni is an author, speaker and family law mediator, and she brings such hope and wisdom in today’s episode. Tune in for hope and help to make the future of your marriage better than today. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  • The mental shift helped Toni and her husband keep fighting when their marriage was on the brink

  • Practical steps they took to start healing 

  • Common issues Toni sees couples divorce over 

  • How to change your mental narrative about your marriage 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

RESOURCES

Jul 25, 2023

How can curiosity help you have an awesome marriage? How can you grow yourself and your marriage, even in the busyness and life’s changing seasons? As we share some of our favorite past episodes this summer, we are so happy to re-air Dr. Kim’s interview with Bob Goff. Bob and Dr. Kim talked about how to dream big, be courageous and grow closer with your spouse. Don’t miss their encouraging conversation today - it’s certainly worth repeating! 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  • The role curiosity plays  in keeping you - and your marriage - interesting 

  • Learning to align your dreams as a couple 

  • What to do if you don’t have any big dreams to chase

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

RESOURCES

Jul 18, 2023

One common theme we hear from our couples at Awesome Marriage is that life and marriage have been difficult the past few years. The unexpected and unpredictable realities have taken a toll on many of us, and the anxiety and angst have made us quite “prickly.”  In today’s episode, Dr. Kim and Christina talk about that prickliness and help you evaluate if you’ve been a little prickly and if so, how to work through it. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  • Defining exactly what we mean by “prickly” 

  • Dr. Kim shares some healthy ways to deal with the pain

  • Red flags that can help show us our prickliness 

  • What do I do if this is me? What if it’s my spouse? 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES

  • Dr. Kim and Nancy’s book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out now! Click HERE to grab your copy! 

  • 27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God’s Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God’s to work in your marriage

 

Jul 11, 2023

We’re on our annual summer break from the podcast, and during the break we love to re-air favorite past episodes. Today we’re sharing Dr. Kim’s conversation with former NFL linebacker Sam Acho, a speaker, podcaster, and humanitarian. They had an honest and encouraging conversation about what holds us back from being authentic and how to break through fears and be more real. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • The breakthrough that first helped Sam to stop hiding & pretending he was ok 

  • Why the closest relationships can also be the places we feel the most insecure

  • Why the small steps we take to be real are actually big!

  • Steps to take when you feel you’re not living in authenticity 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES

 

Jul 4, 2023

Marriage is more of a marathon than a sprint, and to go the distance, it definitely helps to learn from someone who has gone before. Who better to learn from than Dr. Kim? He and Nancy are more than 50 years into marriage, and continue to have so much fun together. It’s not always easy, but it’s definitely worth it! Today Dr. Kim shares his top 5 ways to build a marriage you love that will stand the test of time. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • Practically speaking, how do you put “God first, spouse second”? 

  • Is the goal to just stay together - or to keep making the marriage better and better? 

  • The power of looking forward to something together 

  • Tips to reclaiming fun in your marriage 

 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

 

RESOURCES 

  • Dr. Kim and Nancy's book Love, Intimacy, and Sex in the Second Half is out! Click HERE to order your copy! 

  • When it comes to having fun and not taking things too seriously, Dr. Kim and Nancy have got receipts! See all the shenanigans on TikTok and Instagram :)

  • Want to have more fun with your marriage? Our 14 Days of Marriage Fun resource helps you break up the routine and enjoy more fun and laughter together! 

 

Jun 29, 2023

Recovery after porn is possible. Your mind can heal and you can break the addiction. Today’s guest, Matt Cline, is the founder and director of Restored Ministries, which leads men and women out of sexual brokenness and into a life of freedom and impact. Matt has seen countless lives radically changed around the world.Today he talks about his healing process, how God restored his beliefs about sex 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include: 

  • The God-given purpose of our sex drive - and why that matters

  • How do you define the actual difference between “sex” and “making love”? 

  • Lies porn teaches us about sex and how to replace them with truth 

  • Specific ways the mind changes after porn recovery 

  • The process of turning temptation into an opportunity for worship 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

RESOURCES

  • Find all of Matt’s resources at www.restoredministries.ca

  • Restored Ministries is on Instagram @restoredsexuality, Facebook @ Restored Ministries, and the Pure Victory Podcast. 

  • You don’t have to settle for a struggling marriage. The 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan starts right where your marriage is today and helps get it on the road to healing.

  • Click HERE to preorder Dr. Kim’s new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half!

 

Jun 27, 2023

Can your marriage be happy, even after…? Our guest today said that, “About 70% of men in the church are struggling cyclically or addictively with pornography, and about 30% of women. It’s time to stop giving the enemy the power of our silence.” We completely agree! While this story is not easy to tell, letting light into our darkest places is how we will experience the healing God wants for us.

We are so thankful that Dannah shared her story with us this week. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  •  The antidote to “I don’t even know what to do” about this 

  • Does a porn addiction always escalate? And why? 

  • Some of the science behind why this addiction is so hard to kick 

  • The impact of betrayal trauma on a spouse 

RESOURCES

Jun 20, 2023

If porn use has damaged your marriage, you may struggle to feel close and to re-engage in sexual intimacy. You know that healing is possible, but how do you get there?

Today Dr. Kim shares ways that couples can overcome the hurt caused by porn and re-establish the intimacy that will make the marriage thrive again. Time and again, we have seen couples restored, and their marriage even better than before. Tune in today and learn how this can be true for your marriage too. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.

Episode highlights include: 

  • Overcoming intrusive thoughts and insecurities 

  • How porn and comparison are similar 

  • Why the marriage can be better than before after healing from this  

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

RESOURCES

  • Has the Awesome Marriage podcast helped your marriage? If so, will you take a moment to leave us a rating and review? They take just a moment to leave, but they do make an difference in getting the show in front of more people. 

    • In Spotify, click the “star” icon right under the show’s heading

    • On Apple Podcasts, scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section of the show page

  • Don’t settle for a struggling marriage. The 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan is affordable, practical, and starts right where your marriage is today to get it on the road to healing. 

 

Jun 13, 2023

Porn use is a pain point for all too many marriages. Today we talk about how to begin healing and rebuilding trust if porn has damaged your marriage. We have seen countless marriages restored from this issue, and we believe God can do the same for you and your marriage. Tune in to learn how you can begin to trust again. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  • The key to knowing if your spouse has changed and is trustworthy

  • What if they haven’t changed? 

  • Why confession is vital to healing and freedom  

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

RESOURCES

  • If you are ready to be free from porn, our friends at Restored Ministries offer several options to help both. Please do not hesitate to reach out. 

  • If your marriage has been affected by infidelity, our online Affair Recovery Course can help. This course is helpful whether you’re just starting the recovery process, or are already in process. Use code: “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” for %10 off.

  • Has the Awesome Marriage podcast helped your marriage? If so, will you take a moment to leave us a rating and review? They take just a moment to leave, but they do make an difference in getting the show in front of more people. 

    • In Spotify, click the “star” icon right under the show’s heading

    • On Apple Podcasts, scroll down to the “Ratings & Reviews” section of the show page

  • Learn how to keep your marriage strong for the long haul! Order Dr. Kim’s new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half!

 

Jun 6, 2023

We know this topic is a painful one for all too many marriages, and we also know that God can bring full healing if your marriage has been damaged by porn. Today Dr. Kim shares how he’s seen porn impact marriages over the years, why it’s always a problem if it’s part of a marriage, and how to start breaking free. 

We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. 

Episode highlights include: 

  • Why porn use is never a one-person issue 

  • Why keeping porn use secret makes it harder to stop using 

  • Addressing common cultural myths about porn such as, “everyone does it” and “it doesn’t hurt anyone”

  • Steps to breaking free if you are using porn

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

RESOURCES

  • If you are ready to be free from porn, our friends at Restored Ministries offer several options to help both. Please do not hesitate to reach out. 

  • If your marriage has been affected by infidelity, our online Affair Recovery Course can help. This course is helpful whether you’re just starting the recovery process, or are already in process. Use code: “AWESOMEMARRIAGE” for %10 off.

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