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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 over 50 years, and has been a professional counselor for 40+ years. He is the author of 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage ,14 Keys To Lasting Love, and most recently Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half.

Dr. Kim will be joined once a month by his wife of 55 years, Nancy Kimberling. He will also host other great guests that will teach and encourage you as you intentionally pursue an awesome marriage.

Tune in each week to hear practical advice from Dr. Kim.

This podcast is brought to you by the ministry of Awesome Marriage.

Christianity Religion & Spirituality Relationships Marriage Society & Culture
Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
33 minutes
Episodes
825
Years Active
2016 - 2025
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Overcoming Physical Obstacles to A Great Sex Life | Ep. 542

Overcoming Physical Obstacles to A Great Sex Life | Ep. 542

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 ba…

00:39:02  |   Tue 07 Feb 2023
Lies That Keep You With Your Abuser with Dr. David E Clarke | Ep. 541

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

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 stayin…

00:41:25  |   Tue 31 Jan 2023
Does Being a Christian Mean Staying Married, No Matter What? | Ep. 540

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

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 thei…

00:30:22  |   Tue 24 Jan 2023
Adam & Kristi's Affair Recovery Story | Ep. 539

Adam & Kristi's Affair Recovery Story | Ep. 539

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 c…

01:02:03  |   Tue 17 Jan 2023
Growing Together Through Grief with Kerry and Chris Shook  | Ep. 538

Growing Together Through Grief with Kerry and Chris Shook | Ep. 538

Statistically, odds are not good for a couple processing grief together. Today Kerry and Chris Shook join Dr. Kim on the podcast. In this powerfully encouraging episode, they share how they handled a…

00:49:36  |   Tue 20 Dec 2022
Our Favorite Ways to Celebrate Christmas | Ep. 537

Our Favorite Ways to Celebrate Christmas | Ep. 537

The Christmas season is like no other! Today we’re sharing some ways we love to celebrate, our favorite traditions, past mistakes and mishaps, and how we have handled some of the challenges of the se…

00:45:18  |   Tue 13 Dec 2022
Answering Tough Listener Questions | Ep. 536

Answering Tough Listener Questions | Ep. 536

Today we’re tackling some of the really tough questions that listeners have submitted. We love answering listener questions, and Dr. Kim often answers one at the end of our episodes. This episode is …

00:43:04  |   Tue 06 Dec 2022
4 Steps to Break the Fight Cycle with Anne Nelson | Ep. 535

4 Steps to Break the Fight Cycle with Anne Nelson | Ep. 535

Research shows that 69% of marital conflict is never resolved. We either sweep it under the rug, avoid the pain points, or get stuck in a cycle of conflict that may cause pain but not find resolution…

00:50:48  |   Tue 29 Nov 2022
Become the Spouse You're Made to Be With Levi & Jennie Lusko | Ep. 534

Become the Spouse You're Made to Be With Levi & Jennie Lusko | Ep. 534

Today Dr. Kim welcomes return guests Levi and Jennie Lusko to the podcast. In this episode, they talk about their new book, The Marriage Devotional, and answer why they wrote a marriage devotional, h…

00:49:08  |   Tue 22 Nov 2022
Avoid These 3 Premarital Mistakes: #3 Unrealistic Expectations | Ep. 533

Avoid These 3 Premarital Mistakes: #3 Unrealistic Expectations | Ep. 533

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we’re talking all about unrealistic expectations. How can we tell when our expectations are unrealistic, …

00:34:21  |   Tue 15 Nov 2022
Avoid These 3 Premarital Mistakes: #2 Focusing on the Wrong Things  | Ep. 532

Avoid These 3 Premarital Mistakes: #2 Focusing on the Wrong Things | Ep. 532

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we’re talking about what it means to focus on the wrong things. What are they, and why are we saying they…

00:43:58  |   Tue 08 Nov 2022
Avoid These 3 Premarital Mistakes: #1 Ignoring Red Flags  | Ep. 531

Avoid These 3 Premarital Mistakes: #1 Ignoring Red Flags | Ep. 531

 

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we’re looking at a big one: Ignoring red flags. Thankfully, Dr. Kim has counseled so many engaged coupl…

00:38:22  |   Tue 01 Nov 2022
Making Your Marriage a Refuge with Special Guest Gary Thomas Ep. 530

Making Your Marriage a Refuge with Special Guest Gary Thomas Ep. 530

“The storms will hit. It’s not a threat, it’s just a reality,” as Gary Thomas shares with us today.

When they do, we want our marriages to be a refuge where we take comfort. In this episode, Gary Tho…

00:56:39  |   Tue 25 Oct 2022
The Worst Marriage Advice We've Heard | Ep. 529

The Worst Marriage Advice We've Heard | Ep. 529

Have you gotten bad marriage advice? We sure have! We’ve heard so many things that just aren’t helpful for marriage, but we didn’t always realize it! Trying to follow a harmful piece of marriage will…

00:42:24  |   Tue 18 Oct 2022
Worth Repeating:  3 Ways to Do Intimacy His Way

Worth Repeating: 3 Ways to Do Intimacy His Way

Men and women tend to view intimacy differently, so it takes intentionality to understand one another well. We want to help the wives out this week by looking at 3 ways to do intimacy his way. How ca…

00:28:17  |   Tue 11 Oct 2022
Worth Repeating: 3 Ways to Do Intimacy Her Way

Worth Repeating: 3 Ways to Do Intimacy Her Way

Men and women typically view intimacy differently, and it takes intentionality to understand one another well. We want to help the husbands out this week by looking at 3 ways to do intimacy her way. …

00:31:21  |   Tue 04 Oct 2022
Practical Tips for Blended Families with Special Guests Scott and Vanessa Martindale | Ep. 528

Practical Tips for Blended Families with Special Guests Scott and Vanessa Martindale | Ep. 528

Are you part of a blended family? Having a blended family brings unique challenges and that’s why we’re so thankful for our friends Scott and Vanessa Martindale sharing their wisdom on the topic toda…

00:41:17  |   Tue 27 Sep 2022
5 Tips for Reviving A Lifeless Marriage Ep. 527

5 Tips for Reviving A Lifeless Marriage Ep. 527

What did you hope for and dream of when you got married? Is your marriage all you dreamed it would be? For so many, it is not. It’s easy to think it might be easier for other couples, but a good marr…

00:42:27  |   Tue 20 Sep 2022
Are You Getting Bitter, Or Getting Better? | Ep. 526

Are You Getting Bitter, Or Getting Better? | Ep. 526

{Editor's Note: Audio was repaired 11/2023.} So much of life is not what happens to us, but how we respond to it. Life is hard and it never seems to go exactly according to our plans. My grandad said…

00:52:35  |   Tue 13 Sep 2022
Things to Consider if You're Thinking About Having Kids | Ep. 525

Things to Consider if You're Thinking About Having Kids | Ep. 525

What are the pros and cons of having kids? Can you know if you’re really ready? Today Dr. Kim and I discuss how to know and how we each went through that process with our spouse. We share some practi…

00:48:54  |   Tue 06 Sep 2022
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