Awesome Marriage Podcast

Latest Episodes:

5 Ways to Make It To Your 50th Anniversary | Ep. 565 Jul 04, 2023

Show notes

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!

Recovering After Porn In Marriage: A Husband's Story with Matt Cline | Ep. 564 Jun 29, 2023

Show notes

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!

Recovering After Porn In Marriage: A Wife's Story with Dannah Gresh | Ep. 563 Jun 27, 2023

Show notes

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

Order Dannah's book, Happily Even After, for more of her story and insights
Protect your kids from porn with the help of https://protectyoungeyes.com/
Click HERE to preorder Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half!
Don't 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.

How to Rebuild Intimacy With Your Spouse After Porn | Ep. 562 Jun 20, 2023

Show notes

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

Do you love the Bible app as much as we do? Do not miss Dr. Kim's Verse of the Day on YouVersion Friday!
Keep your marriage thriving for the long haul! Order Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half!

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.

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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.

How to Regain Trust With Your Spouse After Porn | Ep. 561 Jun 13, 2023

Show notes

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!

How Does Porn Affect a Marriage? | Ep. 560 Jun 06, 2023

Show notes

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.

Summer Season Trailer: Here's What's Happening on the Podcast This Summer Jun 02, 2023

Show notes

Great things are happening on the Awesome Marriage Podcast this summer! In this quick update Dr. Kim and I pop in to talk about what you can expect and what you'll be hearing over the next few weeks. Plus an exciting announcement from Dr. Kim!

We pray these episodes are helpful to you and your marriage.

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

RESOURCES

Learn to make your marriage strong for the long haul -- Order Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half.
If you need anything from us, don't hesitate to reach out at info@awesomemarriage.com

When God Meets Us Where We Are with Eric & Erikah Rivera | Ep. 559 May 31, 2023

Show notes

When Eric and Erikah Rivera met and started dating as high school sweethearts, they sensed God's call on their lives. But they did not know how it would all unfold. Today they are church planters in their hometown of Chicago, and they graciously share their story of how God has met them in the midst of unexpected fear and pain, and the ways He has worked in each circumstance. Don't miss this encouraging conversation with the Riveras.

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

Episode highlights include:

How sharing their fears and grief with each other led to increased faith
Unexpected ways God can use our trials when we invite Him to
Should the disciple be known as "Doubting Thomas" or "Ride-or-Die Thomas"?
When God doesn't answer our prayers the way we hope

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

Application Questions:

What fears are underlying in your heart and mind today? What prevents you from speaking them?
Where do you need to see Jesus show up in your life today? In your marriage?
How do you need support in those things in your marriage today?
How can you better support your spouse in the things they are dealing with today?

RESOURCES

You can find Eric and Erikah on Instagram
Hear more on the Brook Church website and YouTube Channel
44 Tips to Better Sex in Marriage: Sexual Intimacy Cheat Sheet

Unpack the Baggage In Your Marriage: How To Let It Go | Ep. 558 May 23, 2023

Show notes

This week we conclude our powerful Unpacking the Baggage series with some details on the process of unpacking marriage baggage, and dealing with what's underneath. I'm so thankful for Dr. Kim's biblical wisdom on this topic, as well as the excellent guests we heard from this month. If you missed the previous episodes of this series, make sure to go back and listen for some powerful wisdom on how to heal your heart and your marriage.

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

Episode highlights include:

Some of the physical signals that can help us prevent overreactions
Slowing down the process to identify relationship triggers
How to begin healing from relationship triggers and figure out what's underneath
What to do if you don't know what's underneath

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

RESOURCES

44 Tips to Better Sex in Marriage: Sexual Intimacy Cheat Sheet
The L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Marriage Course, by Chris and Jamie Bailey, is a journey of connecting and learning all the necessary steps to start having healthy conflict. Use promo code AWESOMEMARRIAGE for 10% off!

Healing Your Heart and Your Marriage | Unpack the Baggage In Your Marriage with John and Stasi Eldredge | Ep. 557 May 16, 2023

Show notes

How can disappointment or unmet expectations in marriage lead us to God's healing? Our marriage will only be as healthy as the two people in it, and God wants to restore and heal our hearts. We're delighted to have John and Stasi Eldredge on the podcast today. The Eldredges share so much wisdom and their personal experiences with God's healing power in their lives and their marriage.

Episode highlights include:

How to navigate expectations for your marriage and the hurt they can bring
How to take pressure off your spouse and your marriage
he two great conversions in the Christian life
What they would have missed if they had called it quits

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

RESOURCES

Dr. Kim highly recommends Pause App, by the Eldredges
Check out their site, www.wildatheart.org - it is full of SO many great resources for you!
The L.O.V.E. Your Way Through Marriage Course, by Chris and Jamie Bailey, is a journey of connecting and learning all the necessary steps to start having healthy conflict.

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