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Awesome marriages don't happen on accident. Far too many couples are just surviving their marriage when it was meant to thrive. This is the place where we give you practical tips on how to build an awesome marriage. Our passion is to help you strengthen your marriage. Dr. Kim Kimberling hosts the show. He is the President of Awesome Marriage he has been married for 52 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 ...
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1 Thing with Dr. Kim Kimberling of Awesome Marriage
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1 Thing with Dr. Kim Kimberling of Awesome Marriage
Dr. Kim Kimberling
This is the podcast where we give you 1 thing you can do to grow your marriage each day. In these short daily One Thing Podcast episodes Dr. Kim Kimberling shares one practical thing you can do today to invest in your marriage. Marriage is hard and life is busy. Which is why we need real, practical reminders of ways to build an awesome marriage. This podcast is brought to you by the ministry of Awesome Marriage.
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The Knowing Her Sexually podcast helps Christian husbands who want to better understand their wife sexually so they can know and love her more deeply.
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Sexual Trauma, the Goal of Sex, and the Value of Afterglow, with Matt Schmidt
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We welcome Matt Schmidt from Intimate Covenant, a sex-focused marriage ministry and podcast. He talks with us about how he and his wife addressed her past sexual trauma, what the goal of sex really is, and why hubbies should attend to afterglow. Resources Intimate Covenant The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma, Be…
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How Does Porn Affect a Marriage? | Ep. 560
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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 …
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Summer Season Trailer: Here's What's Happening on the Podcast This Summer
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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. Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you n…
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When God Meets Us Where We Are with Eric & Erikah Rivera | Ep. 559
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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 …
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Pursuing & Wooing Your Wife, with Kevin A. Thompson
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Kevin A. Thompson is a husband, father, and marriage (and men's) pastor at Bayside Church in the Sacramento, California area. Originally from Arkansas, Kevin has been a frequent guest on Focus on the Family and Family Life. Chris & J talked to Kevin about why it's still important to pursue and woo your wife (first, heart; then, body). Resources I W…
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Unpack the Baggage In Your Marriage: How To Let It Go | Ep. 558
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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…
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Healing Your Heart and Your Marriage | Unpack the Baggage In Your Marriage with John and Stasi Eldredge | Ep. 557
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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 powe…
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Intimacy and the Bridal Paradigm, with Scott Means
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Scott Means of Heaven Made Marriage began marriage ministry in his church and has now expanded to a website, books, and videos to reach more and more couples. Listen to his conversation with J and Chris about the bridal paradigm, intimacy, and vulnerability. Resources Heaven Made Marriage Scott's books The Bridal Paradigm - Heaven Made Marriage Pur…
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What does it mean to hold space for our spouse? | Unpack the Baggage In Your Marriage With Dr. Kelly Flanagan
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When we carry parts of our past with us, it still affects us into today. If we aren’t talking about how the past is for each spouse pushing its way into the present, then we’re probably not getting to the depth of the truth of what’s really going on. Dr. Kelly Flanagan is a repeat guest on the podcast, and today he shares some transformative steps …
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Unpack the Baggage In Your Marriage: What Are You Carrying? | Ep. 555
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When we carry parts of our past with us, they still affect us today. You may know there is something going on, but not know what it is. You may sense your spouse has something they are carrying or you might be affected by unresolved conflict in your shared past. Today Dr. Kim shares how these things shape our marriage relationships and what we can …
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Series Trailer: Unpack the Baggage In Your Marriage
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Here's what's coming up in the next several weeks on the Awesome Marriage Podcast! I'll share which guests will be appearing on the podcast and a snippet of what they'll talk about. This series is full of warmth and wisdom, so make sure to tune into each episode!
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Sex Expertise, Empathy, and Accountability, with Dr. Kim Kimberling
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Dr. Kim Kimberling has been married for 53 years and has counseled marriages for over 40 years! His ministry, Awesome Marriage, has reached even more couples with its honest, biblical, and practical insight. Listen in as Dr. Kim talks with Chris and J about sexual expertise, empathy, accountability, and more. Resources Awesome Marriage University A…
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The 3 Words With The Potential To Change Your Life With Pastor Mark Battterson
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How can just three words help strengthen your emotional, spiritual and mental health? Not only that, but Pastor Mark Batterson says they can shift the tide and change everything. Please, Sorry, Thanks is the name of Pastor Mark Batterson’s new book, and he is here today with Dr. Kim, sharing why it’s worth devoting an entire book to three of the fi…
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How To Love The Adult Child Who Breaks Your Heart with Dr. David Clarke
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So many parents know the pain of a broken relationship with their adult child. This isn’t how you thought it would go, and you’re not sure how to love your child when they continue to break your heart. Today Dr. David E Clarke returns to the podcast to give some biblical steps that parents can take, individually or as a couple, with their prodigal …
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Today we tackle listener questions about how to practically apply boundaries in specific marriage situations. Dr. Kim gives some great starting points to help you deal with situations that you may be facing where a boundary would help, but you just don’t know what that boundary should be, or how to set it. Episode highlights include: Decision-makin…
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Making Sex Pleasurable for Your Wife, with Gary Thomas
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Gary Thomas, theologian and marriage author, joins us to discuss what he's learned about women's sexuality. What differences between men and women can help you cater more to your wife's pleasure? How can you unleash the power of the five senses? And what does "simmering" have to do with sexual desire? Resources Gary Thomas's Website Married Sex: A …
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Real Stories of Healthy Marriage Boundaries | Ep. 551
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Today on the podcast, we’re sharing real stories of marriage boundaries that couples used to help their marriage grow healthier. Dr. Kim and I each share some of our own experiences, and we will hear from 4 members of the Awesome Marriage team about boundaries that helped their marriage. Episode highlights include: The money mindset that set Dr. Ki…
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Boundaries & Marriage: What NOT to Do | Ep. 550
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Today we’re going to get into what healthy boundaries do and do NOT look like. We will troubleshoot the confusion and frustration that boundaries can bring when they’re not working like they should, and tell you what to do about it. Episode highlights include: We unpack some reasons you might avoid setting boundaries Red flags that you are doing bo…
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How to Really Connect with Your Wife (and How Trauma Has Impacted You Both), with Brad Aldrich, LMFT
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Brad Aldrich, marriage therapist and ministry leader, joins us to discuss what he's learned about women's sexuality. What does connection mean for wives compared to husbands? How do connection, curiosity, and past trauma impact sexual intimacy in your marriage? Take a listen! Resources Aldrich Ministries Still Becoming One Podcast with Brad & Kate …
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How To Disagree Without Defensiveness With Mike Donehey | Ep. 549
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Do you ever get a little defensive when your spouse disagrees with you? Marriage disagreements get real because we can’t just ignore what we don’t agree on like we can with an acquaintance. Today Mike Donehey joins Dr. Kim on the podcast and shares gospel-centered wisdom that shows us a better way to disagree. Episode highlights include: How Christ…
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It's been a minute! Chris and J are finally back to explain their absence and the future of Knowing Her Sexually going forward. We plan to keep providing quality content intended to help husbands better understand their wives and pursue healthy, mutually satisfying sexual intimacy. Resources Knowing Her Sexually Webinars KHS Ministry | Facebook KHS…
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Today we get into the details of how to carry out healthy boundary setting. We continue the series on healthy boundaries by talking about logistics of how to set and carry out the boundaries our marriages need. We’ll talk about how to do this conversation well, and what NOT to do when you talk about them. Tune in to hear how to set these well to he…
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Boundaries Outside Your Marriage | Ep. 547
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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 high…
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Boundaries Within Your Marriage | Ep. 546
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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 ma…
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5 Rhythms of a Healthy Marriage with Chris & Jenni Graebe | Ep. 545
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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…
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