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Boundaries Outside Your Marriage | Ep. 547 Mar 14, 2023

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Several types of boundaries can help your marriage be healthy, and today we're talking about boundaries outside of marriage. That means with family, friends, and the opposite sex. We could probably devote an entire episode to each of these categories! We definitely can't cover every possibility, but we can get the conversation started.

Episode highlights include:

Boundaries with your in laws & adult married children
Guidance on setting boundaries with your kids at any age
Basic boundaries for co-parenting with an ex
Dr. Kim's recommendations for affair prevention boundaries

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

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

RESOURCES

Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Dr. Kim covers why and how and gives practical tips and examples to help you put them in place.
Get 25 of Dr Kim's best conflict resolution tips in our Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet!
Our new Boundaries Guide helps you decide where and how to start applying this content to your marriage.
Our friends Dan & Kay at Centsei can help you set a budget and stick with good financial boundaries.
We talk to a lot of couples who don't know what makes them a great team, so we created Team You & Me: A Guide to Approaching Your Marriage as a Team, to help you be more intentional to tap into all God has for you in the gift of your marriage.

Boundaries Within Your Marriage | Ep. 546 Mar 07, 2023

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There are several types of boundaries that you need to have within your marriage. Chances are you already have some. But there may be pain points in your marriage that healthy boundaries can help. Today we cover a lot of ground as we get into the details of some boundaries that may be needed within your marriage to help you, your spouse and your marriage be your healthiest.

Episode highlights include:

Ways to approach a conversation about free time and hobbies without a fight
The most common areas where most couples might need boundaries
Signs that you need a boundary in a given area
How NOT to do your budget together
Plus - Do you have a hobby to answer my question at the end of the episode? I'm so curious - there's bound to be one!

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

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

RESOURCES

Get 25 of Dr Kim's best conflict resolution tips in our Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet!
Our new Boundaries Guide helps you decide where and how to start applying this content to your marriage.
Our friends Dan & Kay at Centsei can help you set a budget and stick with good financial boundaries.
Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Dr. Kim covers why and how and gives practical tips and examples to help you put them in place.
We talk to a lot of couples who don't know what makes them a great team, so we created Team You & Me: A Guide to Approaching Your Marriage as a Team, to help you be more intentional to tap into all God has for you in the gift of your marriage.

5 Rhythms of a Healthy Marriage with Chris & Jenni Graebe | Ep. 545 Feb 28, 2023

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What are the rhythms of your marriage? Whether you know what they are or not, you have rhythms, and they are shaping who you will become as a couple. Today on the podcast Chris and Jenni Graebe join Dr. Kim to talk about five rhythms for a healthy marriage, and how you can work together to get in the groove.

Episode highlights include:

What are the 5 rhythms?
How to talk about issues in your marriage without starting a fight
Why speaking life is such an important rhythm, and why it affects more than your marriage.

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

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

RESOURCES

Grab Chris and Jenni's book, The Rhythm of Us to get all the details of today's conversation, how to put them into your marriage, and more!
Check out Chris & Jenni's Rhythm of Us Podcast
TheRhythmofUs.com
Use the Marriage Quiz to discover the #1 rhythm missing in your marriage at marriagequiz.com

Boundaries For Your Marriage: What They Are And Why They Are Important Feb 21, 2023

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Today we're kicking off a series about boundaries in marriage. What they are, what they are not, and why they are essential in a healthy marriage. We get a lot of questions on the topic, and in this series we will share the types of boundaries that can help a marriage, and how to implement them. This series will be full of practical applications and we'd love to answer your questions.

Episode highlights include:

What can boundaries do for your marriage?
What can they NOT do?
Dr. Kim's take on an age old example of physical affection at unwelcome times

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

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

RESOURCES

Our Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet contains 25 of Dr. Kim's best tips to help you fight fair and resolve conflict well
Learn all about how to set healthy boundaries for your marriage with our Building Better Boundaries For Your Marriage online course. Dr. Kim covers why and how and gives practical tips and examples to help you put them in place.
For more help troubleshooting the conflict in your marriage, our Conflict Solving Survey and Workbook helps evaluate where you are now, see where you want to grow, and learn how to get from here to there.
In today's episode we mentioned this: How to Set Boundaries in One-Sided Marriage | Ep. 505. In it we give more biblical context for boundaries.
Our 4-day YouVersion plan on Boundaries in Marriage can help you put healthy boundaries into practice.

Boundaries for Your Marriage Series Trailer Feb 16, 2023

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We're dropping in today to share a brief overview of our upcoming "Boundaries For Your Marriage" series. We get a lot of questions on the topic, and in this series we will share types of boundaries that can help a marriage, and how to implement them.

The series will cover: What boundaries are and why they matter for your marriage, boundaries within marriage, boundaries outside of marriage, how to set boundaries, what NOT to do, plus an episode devoted to answering your questions. Please subscribe to our Podcast Email if you have not already, as we provide application questions to help make each episode applicable to you, as well as other bonus content.

We pray this series will be helpful to you and your marriage!

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

How Make to Love a Verb In Your Marriage | Ep. 543 Feb 14, 2023

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It is Valentine's Day! And today we're talking about how to put love in action in your marriage. It's safe to assume you love your spouse - even if they drive you crazy sometimes! But how well do you put your love into action in a way that speaks to them? Showing love to your spouse is not just a once a year thing, so today we're talking about practical ways to do this in your everyday life. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.

Episode highlights include:

What does your spouse want you to do with their love language?
What if the spouse doesn't respond well?
Is there a name for the "love language" of seeing your spouse engage with the kids?
Plus an anonymous listener question about why a spouse never says "I love you"

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

RESOURCES

Our Love Cans can help you learn to put love in action in your marriage! Find out what fills your spouse's love tank so that you can intentionally make deposits of that lovin' feeling!
5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Make this Valentine's weekend fun and engaging with a lasting impact with the Online Marriage Retreat!

Overcoming Physical Obstacles to A Great Sex Life | Ep. 542 Feb 07, 2023

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Whether it's illness, aging, or another physical issue, there are some physical obstacles that can prevent couples from enjoying a great sex life together. Today we address several common physical barriers to a great sex life in your marriage, and provide practical ways to address them and enjoy God's gift of sex in your marriage!

Episode highlights include:

Steps to resolving any physical barriers that impede sex

How to deal with physical disabilities or permanent changes

Help with your mindset as it relates to physical changes

Does sex have to mean intercourse?

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

Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our 4 Week Connection Challenge for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox.

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

RESOURCES

Make this Valentine's weekend special with a lasting impact with the Online Marriage Retreat!
Levi & Jennie Lusko podcast episode
Celebration of Sex by Douglas Rosenau
The Ultimate Guide to Sex and Disability by Miriam Kaufman
Quick and Easy Guide to Sex and Disability by A. Andrews

Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser with Dr. David E Clarke | Ep. 541 Jan 31, 2023

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Abuse of any kind is entirely inconsistent with God's plan for marriage, as described in Scripture. Today Dr. David E. Clarke returns to the podcast to debunk reasons that godly women give for staying with their abusive spouse. Dr. Clarke has counseled so many spouses who have been taught that God wants them to remain with an abuser, so today he explains a clear, biblical basis for separation from an ungodly, unrepentant, narcissistic, or dangerous spouse. Listen to learn about confronting the lies that keep you with an abuser.

Episode highlights include:

Many wives will stay for the kids' sake. Is that good for the kids?

How to know if the spouse is truly committed to change

Advice for a spouse who stays because they do not have a job or income of their own

Differences between addressing normal marital issues and dealing with abuse

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

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

RESOURCES

Get Dr. Clarke's book, 20 Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser
Find all of Dr. Clarke's books and his many helpful resources at DavidEClarkePhD.com
We believe a world full of awesome marriages will change the world! Our Marriage Changers get instant access to each monthly resource we create, and much more. Click to learn more about membership!
Scripture references from today's episode:

If you are unsafe in your marriage, please contact https://www.thehotline.org/ or 800.799.SAFE

Does Being a Christian Mean Staying Married, No Matter What? | Ep. 540 Jan 24, 2023

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Today Dr. Kim answers the question, "Do Christians have to stay married, no matter what?" We have heard from several listeners who are in difficult, painful and even abusive marriages. Some said their spouse takes advantage of knowing they will continue to stay as a rationale for continuing harmful patterns.

This topic is complicated and nuanced, but there are some clear biblical principles about marriage that can help to navigate a response to these painful situations. Listen to learn more.

Episode highlights include:

Does Scripture support staying with a spouse no matter what

Dr. Kim shares why and how he recommends separation

Advice to a spouse whose abuser has been enabled by a church or pastor

What a loving marriage looks like, just so no one has to wonder!

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

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

RESOURCES

We mentioned some Scriptures in the episode that reveal God's heart for the marriage relationship and his standard of love. This is only a very short partial list.
Even in a difficult marriage, there is no place for violence or any kind of abuse. If you are unsafe in your marriage, please contact https://www.thehotline.org/ or 800.799.SAFE
Dr. David E Clarke returns to the podcast next week for help dealing with an abuser. For help more helpful content on the topic, please see Dr. Clarke's books:
- Enough is Enough
- 20 Lies That Keep You WIth Your Abuser

Adam & Kristi's Affair Recovery Story | Ep. 539 Jan 17, 2023

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We are so happy to be back with a new episode of the podcast in the new year! Today we get to hear the story of a real couple whose marriage was restored after infidelity. Adam and Kristi share the complete story of their marriage, and how God worked through their hardest situation to bring redemption.

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

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

RESOURCES

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 $5 off.
Book: Unashamed By Christine Caine
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