Awesome Marriage Podcast

You 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...

We'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'...

This 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 app...

What 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 h...

This 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 spouse...

The 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...

We 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 e...

Ministry 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 m...

You 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 redempt...

Your 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 ide...

One 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...

How 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 epi...

This time of year, so many families are thinking about how to make this new school year go even better than the last. You may be wondering how you can possibly build in helpful, healthy rhythms when you're Already. So. Busy. If so, you do not want to miss this episode.  Today our guest Justin Earley shares how to build intentionality and meaning into your existing family habits.  We pray this epis...

Ever wondered why you can't break a habit you hate or form a new one you want to start? Today's bonus episode is for you! Debra Fileta always brings wisdom and practical tools to help us connect spiritual practices with mental health and relationship health, and we're delighted to have Debra back on the podcast with us today. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.    Episode hig...

As we enter the fall season, it's a great time to look at the routines in your life. This month we're talking all about life-giving routines and rhythms. Sometimes in marriage, we can get into bad habits of conflict or miscommunication, BUT we can also use our habits and routines to build up our spouse and grow our marriage. Today we're sharing some of our personal routines and family rhythms that...

We talk to a lot of couples who don't know what makes them a great team. And if you don't know what makes you a great team, how can you operate as one? All too often, opposites attract and it takes intentionality to tap into all that God has for you in the gift of your marriage. So today we're talking about leaning into what makes you a uniquely gifted team in your marriage, and resolving the tens...

Has marriage been harder than you thought it would be? We often say there's hope for every marriage, no matter where you are today - and there truly is. But you may be wondering how exactly to hold on and fight for your marriage if you're in a really hard season. Today, we are sharing Dr. Kim's conversation with special guest Toni Nieuwhof.  Toni is an author, speaker and family law mediator, and...

How can curiosity help you have an awesome marriage? How can you grow yourself and your marriage, even in the busyness and life's changing seasons? As we share some of our favorite past episodes this summer, we are so happy to re-air Dr. Kim's interview with Bob Goff. Bob and Dr. Kim talked about how to dream big, be courageous and grow closer with your spouse. Don't miss their encouraging convers...

One common theme we hear from our couples at Awesome Marriage is that life and marriage have been difficult the past few years. The unexpected and unpredictable realities have taken a toll on many of us, and the anxiety and angst have made us quite "prickly."  In today's episode, Dr. Kim and Christina talk about that prickliness and help you evaluate if you've been a little prickly and if so, how...

We're on our annual summer break from the podcast, and during the break we love to re-air favorite past episodes. Today we're sharing Dr. Kim's conversation with former NFL linebacker Sam Acho, a speaker, podcaster, and humanitarian. They had an honest and encouraging conversation about what holds us back from being authentic and how to break through fears and be more real.  We pray this episode i...

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 t...

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...

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...

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 b...

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...