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Awesome Marriage Podcast
752 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 775 ratingsFar 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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Episodes
How to Reconnect a Disconnected Marriage | Ep. 619
June 07, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 50.1 MBDo you ever feel like you and your spouse are two ships passing in the night? Strangers living under the same roof? Business partners executing the plans you’ve made for your kids and household? Then you’re in a disconnected marriage. The marriage relationship should nurture both spouses. If you’ve lost the connection in your marriage, or just want to step up from where you are right now, tune in today to learn the practical steps for reconnecting. We pray this episode is helpful for yo...
6 Communication Tips for Tough Times | Ep. 618
June 04, 2024 17:04 - 43 minutes - 35.6 MBIf your marriage communication is a struggle, you are NOT alone. So many marriage issues come back to communication, and if your communication is awesome, your marriage will be too! But most of us will have some trouble with communicating well with our spouse, and it’s the biggest issue couples ask us for help with. That’s why today we’re equipping you with 6 tips to communicate well in the good times and in the bad. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Ep...
Why Things That Don't Matter, Matter Deeply With Charlie & Andi Ashworth | Ep. 617
May 31, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour - 43 MBIt often feels like the world around us is too broken. Where would you even start if you wanted to try and fix it? On the podcast today, Charlie and Andi Ashworth answer this question, and thankfully their answer is much simpler and more doable than it might seem. The Ashworths have spent decades sharing their creative gifts and encouraging others to do the same, and in today’s episode they artfully equip you to take small steps toward creativity, community, and reflecting the light of Go...
How to Heal and Rebuild After Trust is Broken | Ep. 616
May 28, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MBYour marriage needs trust in order to be healthy. Without it, your connection with your spouse will fade, and you’ll experience more conflict and tension, and less of the closeness and intimacy marriage is meant to have. Don’t stay stuck like this! Turn things around by closing the trust gaps between you and your spouse and make your marriage a safe refuge for both of you. Episode highlights include: Areas where you might not realize you lack trust How to address it effectively ...
Answering Listener Sex Questions | Ep. 615
May 24, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 36.9 MBToday we answer some of the most frequently asked questions we hear about sex. Dr. Kim and Christina covered this on an episode in 2021, and we’ve distilled their conversation into the most timeless and practical answers to common sex questions. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: How often is “normal”? Dealing with dead sex drive Is oral sex ok in marriage? What about anal? Is there such thing as too much sex when trying to c...
Types of Trust Every Marriage Needs | Ep. 614
May 21, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBTrust in marriage is not one-size-fits all. There are many areas where your marriage needs trust in order to thrive, and some might matter to your spouse more than they do to you, and vice versa. So today we’re talking about how to navigate any trust gaps you may have with your spouse, how to start the conversation about it, and rebuild what’s been broken so you both feel more connected and secure in your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episo...
Lust vs Desire: What's the Difference? | Ep. 613
May 14, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes - 40.2 MBDoes lust have a place in marriage? What sets it apart from sexual desire? Today we’re working through the reasons this question matters for your marriage, and how to have a marriage that glorifies God in every aspect, including how you steward your sexual desires. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Defining the difference between lust and desire, biblically The godly purposes for sexual desire in marriage Specific reasons why ...
How to Handle Mismatched Sex Drives in Marriage | Ep. 612
May 07, 2024 06:00 - 44 minutes - 38.9 MBMost couples are not going to be completely aligned with sex drive. There are a lot of factors that can cause this, but there are also a lot of solutions! Today we want to equip you to have a productive approach to making your sex life the best it can be in marriage. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Why is it so hard to have a productive conversation about sex? Should the lower-drive spouse “just do it” for the spouse’s ...
Breaking Generational Cycles For a Healthy Marriage with Kristen Hallinan | Ep. 611
April 30, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 33.6 MBDo you hope to break generational patterns of pain? Are childhood hurts haunting your marriage? Today’s guest Kristen Hallinan is a writer and speaker, and today she helps you see how to identify and break generational patterns to find hope, healing and redemption. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: How your past trauma can affects your current reactions What makes it so hard to break cycles Red flags of unhealthy family dy...
Escaping an Emotionally Abusive Marriage Part 3: Help to Get Out and Get Safe | Ep. 610
April 25, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 42.8 MBToday we are sharing the final episode with Kathy McAtee Young and her story of finding safety after decades in an abusive marriage. In this episode Kathy shares some of the barriers that prevent spouses in abusive marriages from seeking safety and help, ways to begin moving out of the abusive relationship, and the ways healing begins afterward. Don’t miss the conclusion to Kathy’s story. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: ...
Escaping an Emotionally Abusive Marriage Part 2: Seeking Church Support | Kathy’s Story Ep. 609
April 24, 2024 06:00 - 47 minutes - 41.5 MBToday in Part 2 of Kathy’s story, Kathy shares the ways she sought support from the church when she realized her marriage was in trouble, the responses she received, and the effects that had on her marriage. In this episode Kathy shares why it’s not possible for the abused spouse to end the abuse, and the difference between biblical versus unbiblical advice about abuse. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Interventions the church p...
Escaping an Emotionally Abusive Marriage: Kathy’s Story | Ep. 608
April 23, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBWhen does an unhealthy marriage become an abusive marriage? Where can you go when you need to get out? In today’s episode we hear part 1 of Kathy’s real marriage story. Kathy shares how she came to believe that divorce was the most God-honoring option in her situation, and how she found safety after 30+ years in an emotionally abusive marriage. We are so grateful to Kathy for generously sharing her story. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights...
Ground Rules to Help You Fight Fair & Make Up Well | Ep. 606
April 16, 2024 06:00 - 35 minutes - 30.6 MBDo you fight fair, or do you wish there was a referee to call a stop to the foul play when you argue with your spouse? Ground rules are an important step toward having healthy marriage conflict, so today Dr. Kim will spell out how to make sure you’re fighting fair in your marriage. We want to empower you to fight fair, and resolve issues in a kind and loving way. If you need help to fight fair and truly resolve issues without making things worse, you will love today’s conversation. We ...
How to De Escalate Marriage Conflict & Resolve Issues | Ep. 605
April 09, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 43.3 MBSick of the same old fights over and over with your spouse? Learn to de-escalate marriage fights and resolve issues in a healthy and helpful way. Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but the way you handle it is what matters most. Learning to deal with it well will benefit your marriage in so many ways! Tune in today to learn how. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Common conflict pitfalls to avoid The problem with “winning” marria...
Learn to Turn Conflict Into Connection with Dana Che Williams | Ep. 604
March 22, 2024 06:00 - 57 minutes - 53.4 MBLearn how conflict can create a deeper connection between you and your spouse. Today’s special guest, marriage coach Dana Che is very open about the struggles her marriage faced. In today’s episode she shares her marriage story, what got them through, and how you can use the conflict you face in marriage to draw you toward deeper connection. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: What we can learn from our conflict triggers Ho...
Should Christians Go To Counseling? With Jason VanRuler | Ep. 603
March 19, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 39 MBWhy do Christians need counseling? Isn’t the Gospel enough to transform us? We hear these questions fairly often. Today Dr. Kim and special guest Jason VanRuler dive deeper into these questions and the conversation about the role of therapy and counseling in a life devoted to following Jesus. Don’t miss this helpful conversation! We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: How often do clients have no idea that they haven’t gotten past their...
How to Become the Husband You Want to Be with Jim Ramos | Ep. 602
March 15, 2024 06:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBAre you a man living in the stress bubble? It’s when the years of marriage, career building and raising kids all happen at once. You’re figuring everything out, trying to be there for it all, and it. Is. Stressful. If you’re there, you want to hear from a godly dad who has been there. We’re so happy to share this conversation with Jim Ramos. Jim’s wisdom and experience will equip and encourage you to be the husband and dad you want to be. Don’t miss this episode. We pray this episode is...
4 More Biblical Prayers to Pray Together to Grow Your Marriage | Ep. 601
March 12, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBDr. Kim has said that prayer is the #1 most impactful thing you can do for your marriage. Today he explains why that is, and how to make it a habit in your marriage. Today we want to make praying with your spouse more approachable by sharing 4 biblical prayers to pray with your spouse that will grow your marriage. The Bible lists a lot of reasons for marriage, and praying in line with God’s purpose and intention for marriage is very powerful. We pray this episode is helpful for you and...
4 Biblical Prayers to Grow You & Your Marriage | Ep. 600
March 05, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 30.9 MBWhen we pray, it can be tempting to make our prayers a wishlist. But praying in line with God’s word changes things, and today we’re talking about why that matters and how to pray biblically for your marriage. Today Dr. Kim shares 4 prayers that line up with Scripture that you can be praying daily to grow you, and your marriage! Don’t miss this powerful episode. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Why it matters to pray biblically ...
What Does It Mean to Find Intimacy with God? With Faith Eury Cho | Ep. 599
February 27, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes - 42.5 MBWhat does it look like to live in intimacy with God each day? We are delighted to have Faith Eury Cho with us today, sharing about what friendship with God means, even in the “wilderness” times in our lives. Faith is the CEO and founder of the Honor Summit, a gospel preacher, and author of the new book, Experiencing Friendship with God: How the Wilderness Draws Us to His Presence. Faith does a great job de-mystifying this lofty topic, so you don’t want to miss this conversation. We pra...
How to Make Romance Realistic in Your Marriage | Ep. 598
February 20, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBHow’s the romance in your marriage? How does it compare to when you were dating? (… and does that matter?) Romance can fall by the wayside in marriage because it seems like an “extra” that you’ll get around to when you have extra time or money, or if you feel inspired to make a grand gesture. But today Dr. Kim shares several reasons NOT to let that be the case in your marriage. Listen to learn why you need to bring the romance back and HOW to realistically make that happen. We pray t...
Why Your Everyday Work Matters for Eternity with Jordan Raynor | Ep. 597
February 16, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.1 MBWhether you love it or hate it, you spend the majority of your waking hours doing it. And as today’s guest tells us, it’s mentioned over 800 times in the Bible: We’re talking about work. That’s why we’re so pleased to have Jordan Raynor join us on the podcast today to talk about how your work matters to God - today, every day of your life, and for eternity. This conversation will leave you inspired and encouraged to engage well with the word God is calling you to do, every single day. ...
Tips to Master Work - Life Balance in Your Marriage In The Home | Ep. 596
February 13, 2024 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBWork - life balance is not limited to the workplace: It’s also the work of running a home, and it’s a challenge for most couples to share this load well. Today Dr. Kim is sharing some of his best tips for finding balance in the home. The struggle to find work - life balance does not end when you get home in the evening. Taking care of a home and family is a huge portion of our workload that you can’t ignore. But you can find ways to handle it well – TOGETHER! We pray this episode is hel...
Mastering Work - Life Balance in the Workplace | Ep. 595
February 06, 2024 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.1 MBPractically speaking, balance is hard to find, and even harder to maintain. While work-life balance is a very common issue, it IS possible to alleviate unnecessary stress and find better balance. In today’s episode Dr Kim will share practical tips to help you find that balance. Dr. Kim shares some of the common pain points that he sees couples facing, and some of the best ways he’s seen to deal with those. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episod...
How to Cultivate a Family Culture You Love to Live In with Don & Suzanne Manning | | Ep. 594
January 30, 2024 07:00 - 59 minutes - 53.7 MBDoes your home echo with the sounds of sibling squabbles? Do you wish for more connection with your kids? If so, today’s episode is for you! Don & Suzanne Manning, the founders of Crazy Cool Family, are passionate about equipping Christian families with strategies to cultivate a family culture they ALL enjoy living with! We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Effective ways to protect kids from screen & tech temptations Where ...
How Having a Healthier Body Image Makes Your Marriage Healthier with Brittany Braswell | Ep. 591
January 26, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.3 MBAre you uncertain with your food choices or unhappy with your body? Is it possible to truly be at peace with food and your body? If you’re not comfortable with your body, this will spill over into your marriage. Gaining a biblical perspective with this will help you heal your relationship with your body and food choices, and in turn, your marriage. Today we are delighted to have Brittany Braswell joining us to tackle these personal and often painful topics, and share hope, help, and ...
The Top 3 Communication Mistakes Couples Make & How to Avoid Them | Ep. 592
January 23, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes - 30.4 MBIf you want to avoid communication breakdowns in your marriage, today’s episode is for you! Today, Dr. Kim is going to share 3 very common mistakes he sees as he counsels couples, so that you can avoid them! Whether you need a total overhaul or just a few friendly reminders, today’s episode has practical, actionable advice that will help you improve the communication in your marriage. Are you making the same mistakes most couples make with communication? Dr. Kim has pretty much seen it ...
Andy and Sara's Marriage Recovery Story | Ep. 591
January 16, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBWhile their life appeared to be successful, fun and amazing, Andy and Sara’s marriage was at a breaking point. Their life was at a high point, but their relationship had reached a low. In today’s episode they share how their marriage recovered. Can a marriage survive the damage of gaslighting and blame? Today’s episode is proof it can. Dr. Kim got to witness a complete transformation in Andy and Sara’s marriage. Their story is full of grace and hope, and we are so thankful to them for shar...
How to Handle Faith Disagreement in Marriage | Ep. 590
January 09, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 41 MBYour faith is a foundation for every aspect of life. So when you’re not on the same page with your spouse spiritually, it can make marriage more complicated. Dr. Kim has helped couples deal with this situation time and time again, and in today’s episode he shares valuable insight into how you can deal with spiritual disunity in your marriage. Episode highlights include: Practical ways to pursue unity when you’re not unified on faith The common mistakes Dr. Kim sees spouses make in t...
How To NOT Fight With Your Spouse About Money with Julie Baumgardner | Ep. 589
December 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBNo one loves talking finances, but we do think you’ll love today’s conversation with Julie Baumgardner! Julie shares how to get curious about what money means to your spouse, how two spouses’ separate financial backgrounds and “money stories” can stop being a source of tension, and start becoming a shared value. Listen to this episode if you’re ready to get on the same page with your spouse about finances this season - without fighting about them! Episode highlights include: Qu...
Parenting Without Fear of the Teen Years with Kristen Hatton | Ep. 588
December 08, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 36.2 MBIs it possible to parent without fear of the teen years? We say yes! So does today’s guest, Kristen Hatton. We are delighted to have Kristen on the podcast today to share how to prepare for some of the aspects of parenting teens that many parents find daunting. Episode highlights include: Kristen shares ways to know if your fears are becoming idols in parenting Proactive VS reactive parenting: Which one are you? The difference between overparenting and underparenting and how th...
5 Ways To Prioritize Your Marriage During The Holiday Season | Ep. 587
December 05, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 38.6 MBHoliday season is upon us, and with it all things festive! I’m guessing your schedule didn’t have much extra space to begin with, so now there’s a risk of becoming truly overbooked. How can your marriage be a priority, even with so much going on? Today Dr. Kim is sharing several of his best tips for prioritizing your marriage, even in this busy season. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Ways to share the load of holiday tasks & p...
Mind Your Marriage: How To Create Margin In Marriage | Ep. 585
November 28, 2023 07:34 - 38 minutes - 32.8 MBYou can reduce the stress and conflict in your marriage simply by creating margin. Today’s episode unpacks several practical ways to create margin in your marriage. Scripture demonstrates how essential a healthy mindset is, so all month we’re getting practical about how to cultivate a healthy mindset and a healthy marriage. Tune into today’s episode to learn how to create margin in your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage! Episode highlights include...
Become a Better Gift-Giver This Christmas with Patrick Kucharson | Ep. 585
November 24, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 39.3 MBCut the stress out of gift giving this Christmas. If shopping for your spouse (and anyone else on your list) feels daunting, this episode is for you. In this episode Patrick Kucharson, the Better Gift Coach, shares how to give gifts that will resonate with their recipients, strategies to become a better gift-giver, and great gift tips for any budget (including free!). Tune in to learn more! Episode highlights include: Simple strategies to know what they really want Why you need ...
Mind Your Marriage: Harness The Power of Gratitude | Ep. 584
November 21, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 34.4 MBGratitude is a powerful mindset – it affects our mind, our marriage, even our physical health! Scripture is clear that our mindset is very important, so this month we’re digging into how to cultivate a healthy mindset and a healthy marriage. Today we’re talking about the power of gratitude. What makes this trait so important, and how can we cultivate it? Tune in for all the details! Episode highlights include: Dr. Kim and Lindsay share how gratitude helped them each deal with depre...
Mind Your Marriage: Learn to Break Free From Blame | Ep. 583
November 14, 2023 07:00 - 37 minutes - 32.9 MBHas blame crept into your marriage? If so, your marriage is certainly suffering its effects. But it does not have to stay that way! Today Dr. Kim helps you discover how to identify and remove this damaging habit from your marriage. Scripture is clear that our mindset matters, and that we have the ability to change our minds! So this month we’re digging into how to cultivate a healthy mindset and a healthy marriage. Dig in today to start dismantling the blame. Episode highlights include...
Dealing Well With Deployment with Jen McDonald | Ep. 582
November 10, 2023 06:00 - 46 minutes - 37.5 MBCalling all military spouses AND frequent travelers: Do not miss this bonus episode! Today we’re thrilled to have Jen McDonald of Milspouse Matters join us on the podcast. Jen is full of wisdom and warmth as well as practical tips and advice on how to weather a marriage separated by distance and the unique challenges of military life. Tune in and be encouraged by her story! Episode highlights include: The parts of military life that Jen was NOT prepared for The realities of deplo...
Mind Your Marriage: "Reframing" Explained & How to Know If You Need It | Ep. 581
November 07, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 38.5 MBWhat does it mean to “reframe?” And how can you know if you need to do it? Reframing is a term Dr. Kim has used in past episodes, and today we learn exactly what it means and the practical steps to do it. Scripture is clear that our mindset is very important, so this month we’re digging into how to cultivate a healthy mindset and a healthy marriage. Tune into today’s episode for the details! Episode highlights include: The Biblical basis and Scripture to support the concept of refra...
Crack the Code to Better Connection In Your Marriage with Dr. Glen & Phyllis Hill | Ep. 580
October 31, 2023 06:00 - 59 minutes - 52 MBYou know that moment when things go quickly from okay to “What just happened?” in your marriage? Suddenly there’s tension and you’re totally disconnected. Today, we are so happy to have Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill join us on the podcast. They do a great job explaining what goes wrong in that moment, and how to prevent it from happening again. Tune in to learn more! Episode highlights include: The shift that completely changed how they approached conflict The 1 question to stop asking...
God's Design For Sex: Why Does A Gospel View Matter? with Joshua Ryan Butler | Ep. 579
October 24, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 50.5 MBWe’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 tr...
Awesome Marriage Podcast Trailer
October 17, 2023 16:49 - 2 minutes - 2.26 MBThis 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! ...
God's Design for Sex: What is a Gospel View Of Sexuality? With Dr. Juli Slattery | Ep. 578
October 17, 2023 06:01 - 54 minutes - 45.8 MBWhat 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...
What Husbands Wish Their Wife Knew About Sex | Ep. 577
October 10, 2023 06:00 - 40 minutes - 36.5 MBThis 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 ...
What Wives Wish Their Husband Knew About Sex | Ep. 576
October 03, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 38.1 MBThe 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...
How Embracing Brokenness Brings the Life God Has For Us With Toni Collier | Ep. 574
September 26, 2023 06:00 - 50 minutes - 43 MBWe 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 includ...
How to Have a Thriving Marriage When You're in Ministry | Ep. 574
September 19, 2023 06:00 - 57 minutes - 50.1 MBMinistry 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 i...
"Are We There Yet?" With Jeff & Tami Allen | Ep. 573
September 15, 2023 06:00 - 53 minutes - 43.7 MBYou 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 ...
The Mental Battle For Your Marriage | Ep. 572
September 12, 2023 06:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBYour 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 t...
The Spiritual Battle For Your Marriage | Ep. 571
September 05, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 34.9 MBOne 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 hig...
Life-Giving Rhythms in Parenting: Wives' Edition with Nellie Harden | Ep. 569
August 29, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBHow 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 perspec...