Brave Marriage Podcast

I’m answering your questions about sex on this week’s episode! And hey, if you’re interested in improving your sex life & getting good education from a Christian perspecitve, please visit bravemarriage.com/sex to get notified when our healthy sexuality class comes available online! If you enjoyed this episode, please: Subscribe! Share on your favorite social media platform! Rate & review o...

Interested in improving your sex life? Visit bravemarriage.com/sex to leave your name/email & get notified when our online healthy sexuality class comes available! We all bring our own sexual set of beliefs into our marriages. Over the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at & calling out 10 “sexpectations” so that you can identify & become aware of which ones are affecting yo...

Interested in improving your sex life? Visit bravemarriage.com/sex to get notified when our online healthy sexuality class comes available! We all bring our own sexual set of beliefs into our marriages. Over the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at & calling out 10 “sexpectations” so that you can identify & become aware of which ones are affecting your sexuality & sex life,...

If you’re interested in improving your sex life, please visit bravemarriage.com/sex, leave your name & email, & get notified when our healthy sexuality class comes available online! We all bring our own sexual set of beliefs into our marriages. Over the next 3 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at & calling out 10 “sexpectations” so that you can identify & become aware of which...

We all bring our own sexual set of beliefs into our marriages. Over the next 3 weeks, we’re going to be taking a look at & calling out 10 “sexpectations” so that you can identify & become aware of which ones are affecting your sexuality & sex life, that you & your spouse might grow together sexually - beyond the beliefs that are holding you back! If you’d like to work with Kensi th...

Great sex lives are made over the long-term, not in an instant. According to the happiest couples, great sex lives consist of much more basic principles than what culture would lead us to believe. On today’s episode, we discuss three basic contributors to a great sex life in marriage, based on Scripture & research: 1) commitment to one another 2) safety & trust 3) mutual beneficence. If yo...

Sex can be hard to talk about…even with your spouse. In this episode, I share 3 conversation starters to help you and your spouse develop more mature language and conversation around your sex life, as well as your individuality sexuality. Because let’s face it, learning to speak sex more fluently in your marriage is a prerequisite to attaining the level of intimacy you desire. If you enjoyed this...

I believe that God created us for meaningful sex, and that our sex lives actually have the opportunity to reflect the goodness & glory of God. Have you ever thought about your sex life or sexuality in this way? What's difficult about this concept for you? In today’s episode, we discuss 4 gifts of married sex, followed by one action step and a prayer for your marriage. I hope you enjoy! Mention...

Do you know what the very best way to change your marriage is? Change yourself. I know, I know…maybe not the answer you were hoping for, but the most promising, nonetheless. Listen in to discover how to get to the root of what most bothers you about your spouse…and then learn how to change yourself in the process. Mentioned on this Episode: FREE Relationship Quiz Marriage Friendly Therapists Miche...

Have you ever tried to change something in your marriage to no avail? On today’s episode, we discuss the counterintuitive ways to enhance your relationship, the importance of going slow and taking baby steps toward change, and how to overcome a couple of mindsets that often keep couples stuck in the same old patterns.

The pattern is what matters, not the problem. We’re talking conflict patterns on today’s episode, acknowledging how each of you co-creates the marital dynamic that becomes your set norm, when your marriage isn’t functioning healthily. Identify your conflict pattern & stay tuned for next week, as we talk about what to do differently to create change in your marriage! Mentioned on this Episode:...

Changes in marriage can be complex, especially when couples sense something is off, but can’t put language to what exactly needs to change. On today’s episode, we discuss our primary tendencies toward disconnection, which we tend to utilize when our relational needs aren’t being met. The goal of this episode is to help you as a couple know what to pay attention to when it comes to your own relatio...

Is your attitude keeping you from making the changes you want to make? If you’re working toward a certain goal or outcome in your life, your attitude is either facilitating your growth or keeping you stuck in the same place. On today’s podcast, discover what attitudes might be holding you back, and what to do to change them. Mentioned on this Episode: Liturgy of the Ordinary , Tish Harrison Warren...

Did you know 80% of New Year’s Resolutions fail by the month of February? How do we not only start a habit, but plan for its success long-term? On this episode, we take a long-term, contextual approach to helping you form new habits. Plan for success this year by learning to change your habits in a way that suits you, takes your environment into consideration, & helps you identify some of the...

Have you ever tried to implement a change that didn’t work for you long-term? As a marriage & family therapist, that doesn’t surprise me at all. Why? Because humans & relationships are too complex for there to be a one-size-fits-all solution to the changes we’re wanting to make. Today, I’m sharing with you what I know about change from a systems perspective, in hopes that at the end of thi...

You asked, I answered. Four follow-up questions to our family of origin series, plus a brief review of the past 30 episodes in 2018! Also, Happy New Year's Eve, friends! -Music on the Brave Marriage Podcast by John Tibbs. Connect with him on Instagram @johntibbsmusic or listen on iTunes or Spotify. -Podcast Editing by Evan Duszynski -If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating +...

What messages did you need to hear as a kid, but didn’t? Find out on today’s episode what’s true about you, why it matters that you believe it for yourself, & how it positively impacts the life of your marriage & family. There will be no episode next week, but I’ll be back on New Year’s Eve! In the meantime, have a Merry Christmas & I hope you enjoy Redeeming Childhood Messages . -Musi...

Fill in the blank: I am loved + accepted when I _________. Your answer is most likely the result of a childhood message you received growing up. Today, we’re talking about how childhood messages are formed, internalized, & how they affect us as we grow up. Listen in for 5 common messages that most individuals resonate with. Music on the Brave Marriage Podcast by John Tibbs. Connect with him on...

How does your upbringing impact your marriage? Find out on today’s episode! -Music on the Brave Marriage Podcast by John Tibbs. Connect with him on Instagram @johntibbsmusic or listen on iTunes or Spotify. -Podcast Editing by Evan Duszynski. -If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a rating + review on iTunes, & be sure to share with your friends! To learn more or work with Kensi,...

What role did you play in your family of origin? How has that impacted you as an adult? On today’s episode, we explore 5 different roles that each of us play into as children in our families of origin: The Entertainer; Peacekeeper; Role Model; Baby; & Fixer. In upcoming weeks, we’ll explore how these roles impact our sense of self & our marriages so that we can be intentional about creatin...

It’s Thanksgiving week, friends! And I’m so grateful for you. Today on the podcast, I’m simply taking time to reflect and give thanks. Next week, we’ll dive back into the roles we play in our families of origin. Music on today’s episode by: John Tibbs. You can find John’s music on iTunes or Spotify, or connect with him @johntibbsmusic To work with Kensi at Brave Marriage, click the link below: Mar...

What does it mean to honor your father and mother as an adult? During the month of November, we’ll be exploring family of origin issues to see how our upbringings impacted us + continue to impact our relationships. On this episode, we discuss how to honor your father & mother as an adult, when you had a more difficult childhood or upbringing. Music on today’s episode by: John Tibbs. You can fi...

What does it mean to honor your father and mother as an adult? During the month of November, we’ll be exploring family of origin issues to see how our upbringings impacted us + continue to impact our relationships. On this episode, we discuss how to honor your father & mother as an adult, when you had a good childhood or upbringing. Three ways we do that are by (1) naming what’s good, (2) hono...

On today’s episode, I’m answering Ashley & Sarah’s questions on transition - how to transition well into parenthood & how to support your friends as they transition into marriage. If you have questions you’d like to hear answered, feel free to email me: kensi@bravemarriage.com . Music on today’s episode by: John Tibbs. You can find John’s music on iTunes or Spotify, or connect with him @jo...

While some transitions can be anticipated and prepared for, others catch us completely off guard. This episode provides insight as to what to expect, how to process your experience, and how to move forward together when life catches you off guard through loss. In honor of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, I’m sharing pieces of my story with you on this episode. My heart is to help you be...