Awesome Marriage Podcast

Show of hands: Are you an Amazon box hider? … or do you have your spouse break down the boxes for you?  All joking aside, online shopping can be an issue that hinders couples’ closeness. Money management in general can be a hot topic, but the wide range of ways we can spend money online with just the click of a button can create some additional obstacles, and we hear about it from couples all the time. Today we’re equipping you to resolve this issue.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:  Red flags that you need to address online spending with your spouse.  The role of trust in marriage money habits  How to know when online shopping has become a problem  The negative cycle of emotional triggers     *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “When you look into what’s most important with money, you make a lot more progress more quickly.” - Lindsay Few  "When you quit being a team, that's when it becomes

We don’t often talk about our failures, but maybe that needs to change. It’s easy to focus on others’ highlight reel, while we’re highly aware of our own personal shortcomings. But the shame of feeling like we don’t measure up keeps us from real relationships.   Today we’re going there with special guest, Becky Kiser, as we talk about the power of the gospel and how God uses us in spite of our shortcomings. Don’t miss this powerful conversation. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:    Fight the cascade effect of feeling like a failure  The two most debated sections of Becky’s new book - and why! The 1st step to start loving your spouse well    How to move out of shame and into freedom   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “Even women who are successful; women who have accomplished a bunch, deal with failure.” - Becky Kiser  “The Gospel message is not, ‘Get your life together then God can do somethi

After five years of marriage, Kristin and Todd Evans’ world was rocked when they learned they were about to become parents to a child with a disability. The stress, grief and the demands of learning to be caregivers to a child with disabilities transformed their once-joyful marriage and nearly broke it apart.       When spouses are also caregivers, the marriage will face challenges that others may not know anything about. Today Todd and Kristin share their powerful story of learning to navigate this reality and how they have kept their marriage strong through it all.      We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   The additional challenges parents face as caregivers Learning to cope with the ‘living loss’ of disability How to set and communicate priorities in an unending to do list Ways to deepening emotional connection & intimacy while always “on call” Handling grief and chronic sorrow together   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Cope

Reduce money stress in your marriage by making sure your money knows where to go!    Don’t avoid talking about money with your spouse: Establishing a budget you can both stick to will certainly pay off long term. Today Dr. Kim shares several simple tricks that help him and Nancy to stress less and be intentional with their finances.    We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   The basic starting point for building a budget  The budget category Dr. Kim & Nancy would NEVER cut out   The power of breaking a scarcity mindset and becoming generous  Strategies to better money management  How to get started if you’ve never budgeted    *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “We felt like it was always important to have a date.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling   “Make sure to build in your budget that you can go out somewhere each week and not have to worry about it.”  - Dr. Kim Kimberling   “God is so generous, a

Do your habits online support your marriage? Or damage it?    Fewer couples are getting married than ever. Tech is hitting marriages hard today. Yet research shows that marriage can provide a huge boost to personal happiness. Today’s guest Arlene Pellicane has written several books on how technology is impacting relationships, and today she shares tech habits that will help you and your marriage to thrive.       We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   The 1 habit that leads to a 99% marriage success rate  Simple to streamline your tech habits for more connection  Why today’s tech affects relationships differently than before  Research shows how marriage can impact happiness   Parenting tips to break unhealthy tech habits and get your child back     *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “If we seek God and His guidance, He’s always going to have an answer.” Dr. Kim Kimberling  “Is technology bringi

We’ve all wondered at some point … is everyone else living a better life? It looks like they might be, and social media only seems to confirm it!  That’s why we’re delighted to bring you Dr. Kim’s conversation with today’s guest, Sarah Bragg, of the Surviving Sarah podcast. In today’s episode, we’ll hear Sarah’s take on feeling “stuck” in life, how to become happier, and steps to overcome the idea that someone else’s life is better than yours.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:   Why we face the questions that keep us up at night  Practical strategies for when you feel stuck in life How to deal with experiencing grief in midlife  Guardrails to protect yourself from the effects of comparison   Staving off the effects of unhappiness in your marriage    Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode’s content. Click here to get each week’s guide! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “We

Did you know that marriage can be good for you? Marriage is not always viewed as the gift from God that it actually is, but He has designed this relationship to provide some *amazing* benefits to both spouses.  Today Dr. Kim is sharing several of the ways a healthy marriage supports health and wellness for you, your spouse and your family. Tune in to learn more!  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   The benefits of a good marriage for mental and physical health Health effects on kids and families The damaging effects of loneliness - even in marriage  Steps you can take to combat loneliness  Hidden benefits of the process of working on things you need to work on  Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode’s content. To get each week’s guide click here to subscribe! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “There’s all kinds of incentives to work on your marriage, and this is one of t

Does marriage still matter in this day and age? We say a resounding yes!    Marriage was designed by God, and there are several purposes the Bible gives for why marriage matters. Today we’re digging into what Scripture says about the value of marriage. Tune in to learn God’s purposes for the marriage relationship, and why they matter in your marriage! We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:    Dr. Kim’s list of biblical purposes for marriage Several ideas for what it means to “be fruitful” in marriage  The power of a marriage model - and tips on how to find one  The ripple effect of an intentional marriage Ways your marriage can be a light in our dark world    Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode’s content. To get each new guide, click here to subscribe!   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “No marriage is perfect. But if you’re a couple steps ahead, you’ve navigated some thin

Is it harder to live a faithful life today than in times past? Today’s world does provide some unique challenges that couples face, but there are also unique opportunities. Today’s conversation with Gabrielle McCullough sheds light on some of the ways today’s world can be deeply impacted by Jesus and the effects of our faith can have on marriage.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:   Unique challenges and unique opportunities for faith in Gen Z 3 questions for biblical accountability  A challenge to help you find your place in the local church The impact of following Jesus on every aspect of life  Why the local church is still relevant and needed today     *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  QUOTES  “Following Jesus impacts every area of your life.” - Gabrielle McCullough  “We follow Jesus because he has our hearts. There’s an obedience that is compelled that isn’t out of drudgery but out of true delight

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  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.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   How insecurity affects a marriage  Advice if your spouse’s insecurity is weighing you down  Advice if your OWN insecurity weighs you down  Practical steps to overcome insecurity  How to fight back against your insecurities   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “How you view yourself absolutely affects how you’re going to interact with others.” - Christina Dodson  “I think the role of the spouse i

Want better connection with your spouse? One thing we hear 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. That’s why today we’re re-airing this episode from Dr. Kim and Christina that talks all about emotional intimacy and gives you ideas of practical ways to deepen the emotional intimacy in your marriage.  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.  Episode highlights include:   What is emotional intimacy, and why does it matter?  Warning signs you need to grow in this area  Emotional intimacy killers to avoid   Tips to start working on this - alone, and together    *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “It is hard work knowing someone. You have to pay attention. It takes work to be intimate.” - Christina Dodson  “Laziness and business are going to block your intimacy, so we have to fight against those things.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling  “Give yourself opportu

What is a “gospeler”?   It’s probably a lot simpler than you think! It is something that will certainly impact you and your marriage, but also has the potential to have a huge impact on others around you.  Today Willie Robertson shares  how one person sharing the Gospel impacted thousands, starting with his family, and he explains just how simple it can be to begin to care enough for others to share the Gospel with them.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:    Gospel genealogy & the ripple effect one conversation can have  The Biblical basis for this kind of conversation  Where to start if you don’t know where to start  Advice for parents to share their faith in parenting  Different ways to approach sharing your faith    *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “When you’re active in sharing your faith, it takes care of a lot of other things for you as well.” - Willie Robertston “The great comm

Are you ever a bit too helpful in your marriage? Do you find yourself frustrated with the way your spouse responds to you?  You may be trying to control your spouse by “helping” even if you don’t mean to!  Today Laura Doyle from the Empowered Wife Podcast joins Dr. Kim to teach us some ways to shift our marriage culture - without resorting to control tactics. Tune in to learn how!  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   Empowering ways to shift the culture of your marriage, even if your spouse isn’t on board “Cheat phrases” to help you shift from controlling tendencies to deeper intimacy    The unexpected lesson of sitting down with your spouse and getting nothing done!    MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  Find more of Laura’s content, including her free Empowered Wife Road Map on her website Check out Laura’s book, the Empowered Wife! Our 5 Days to Deeper Emotional Intimacy digital resource provides practical steps to understand and share your emot

Most of us deal with self doubt, regret, and feelings of not measuring up. But learning to love ourselves properly means learning to see ourselves as God does, and it allows us to love others more freely and graciously.    Today, Bryan Crum will help you step away from nagging self doubts and into a solid biblical perspective. Give your marriage the gift of seeing yourself and your spouse through God’s eyes.   We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   Unexpected lessons learned from people who are facing their mortality  Why is it hard to accept loving and valuing ourselves properly?  Rewriting negative messages we’ve learned  Ideas to break away from self-doubt  Why relationships are needed to help us learn to love ourselves    *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “I’m on a mission to help people fall in love with God’s greatest creation; and that’s us.” - Bryan Crum  “We all want to know our time

Conflict is no one’s favorite, but it is an inevitable part of life. And today Donna Jones teaches us why it’s nothing to be afraid of by busting some of the most common misunderstandings that lead to conflict avoidance, and providing a biblical roadmap to handle conflict in a healthy way.  Tune in to learn more about approaching conflict in a healthy, biblical way.  We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   The biggest mistakes most couples make in conflict  The trick to de-escalate in the heat of the moment.  The inner characteristics that build better conflict habits  Help to break conflict patterns in your marriage  The healthy way to apologize well   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “When we handle conflict in a healthy way, the outcome is peace. Peace between us and who we have conflict with; peace in our own souls.” - Donna Jones  “When we are in conflict, it literally affects everything

We have gotten a lot of questions about gaslighting and narcissism, and today Dr. Kim is answering. This topic is layered and one podcast episode cannot take the place of more in-depth interventions, but we can offer helpful and hopeful next steps. In today’s episode we’re covering how to know what constitutes abuse versus the sin nature we all struggle with. Listen for    We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   Marriage counseling doesn’t work with abusers – So what does? Can a marriage recover after long-term gaslighting?  How to diagnose abuse using the power and control wheel Does the “gray rock” strategy work in marriage?   Reasons why emotional abuse is often dismissed    *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    QUOTES  “Narcissism is all about power and control. Neither of those have a place in marriage at all.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling  “I don't think God expects anyone to live in an abusive situation. I

Is there a war on fathers? Our guest on today’s podcast thinks so. The impact of fathers on their kids is so valuable, yet it’s incredibly difficult to know how to engage purposefully in the process of parenting.    If you’ve had a hand in raising kids, you already know that parenting is not for the faint of heart! That’s why we are so thankful to share today’s episode and Kent Evans’ practical advice and encouragement for dads. Kent Evans is a wise and helpful mentor for dads who are searching for their purpose in parenting. Listen and learn Kent’s simple, practical tips for dads and moms alike.    We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.    Episode highlights include:   What prevents dads from being confident to engage in fatherhood?  The reasons why your kids need an imperfect dad  Advice for the dad who feels like it’s too late to start to engage well   Steps to growing in your purpose as a dad  Advice for the wife who wants her husband to engage  An incredible tip for findin