Awesome Marriage Podcast

Do your habits online support your marriage? Or damage it? Fewer couples are getting married than ever. Tech is hitting marriages hard today. Yet research shows that marriage can provide a huge boost to personal happiness. Today's guest Arlene Pellicane has written several books on how technology is impacting relationships, and today she shares tech habits that will help you and your marriage to thrive. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The 1 habit that leads to a 99% marriage success rate Simple to streamline your tech habits for more connection Why today's tech affects relationships differently than before Research shows how marriage can impact happiness Parenting tips to break unhealthy tech habits and get your child back *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! QUOTES "If we seek God and His guidance, He's always going to have an answer." Dr. Kim Kimberling "Is technology bringing you closer together? Or causing you to grow farther apart." - Arlene Pellicane "We're missing all these little times to connect. That's why you feel disconnected." - Arlene Pellicane "You have to prepare to be unpopular, because as a parent, it's your job to protect your child." - Arlene Pellicane MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: If you need help with family tech habits, DO NOT miss Arlene's books on the topic. National Marriage Week is each February 7-14th – and their great marriage building resources are available all year long! Learn more and support the mission on the WEB, FACEBOOK, X (TWITTER) or INSTAGRAM ! Learn more about what boundaries can do for your marriage in Dr. Kim's free Building Healthy Boundaries Webinar. Learn more here! What could 1 intentional weekend do for you and your spouse? Find out when you take on our Marriage Weekend Challenge! Click to learn more! Don't let screens come between you: Use our free 17 Questions Every Couple Should Ask About Tech printable to get on the same page! Marriage Multiplier is a quick and highly practical weekly email to help you invest in your marriage. CLICK HERE to learn more!

We've all wondered at some point … is everyone else living a better life? It looks like they might be, and social media only seems to confirm it! That's why we're delighted to bring you Dr. Kim's conversation with today's guest, Sarah Bragg, of the Surviving Sarah podcast. In today's episode, we'll hear Sarah's take on feeling "stuck" in life, how to become happier, and steps to overcome the idea that someone else's life is better than yours. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Why we face the questions that keep us up at night Practical strategies for when you feel stuck in life How to deal with experiencing grief in midlife Guardrails to protect yourself from the effects of comparison Staving off the effects of unhappiness in your marriage Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. Click here to get each week's guide! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! QUOTES "We can look back and see where we've been. But when we look forward we don't know what it's going to look like." - Sarah Bragg "When we keep it inside, it grows. It feels bigger than it really is." - Sarah Bragg "We all grieve in different ways, over different things." Dr. Kim Kimberling "It's okay to just keep showing up and trying." - Sarah Bragg "In this age of social media, it's nothing but compare and compete." - Sarah Bragg "Connection is the root of happiness." - Sarah Bragg MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Order Sarah's book, Is Everyone Happier Than Me? Listen to the Surviving Sarah podcast and find more from Sarah on her website & @SarahWBragg on Instagram! Don't let screens come between you: Use our free 17 Questions Every Couple Should Ask About Tech printable to get on the same page! Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. Click here to get each week's guide!

Did you know that marriage can be good for you? Marriage is not always viewed as the gift from God that it actually is, but He has designed this relationship to provide some *amazing* benefits to both spouses. Today Dr. Kim is sharing several of the ways a healthy marriage supports health and wellness for you, your spouse and your family. Tune in to learn more! We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The benefits of a good marriage for mental and physical health Health effects on kids and families The damaging effects of loneliness - even in marriage Steps you can take to combat loneliness Hidden benefits of the process of working on things you need to work on Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. To get each week's guide click here to subscribe! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! QUOTES "There's all kinds of incentives to work on your marriage, and this is one of them: If you have a healthy marriage, you have a healthier, longer life." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "We hear about so much depression; so much anxiety. Everybody's under stress. Marriage can help your mental health." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "I was out of my comfort zone, and any time you do that is uncomfortable, but on the other side there might be something really helpful." - Lindsay Few MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Don't let screens come between you: Use our free 17 Questions Every Couple Should Ask About Tech printable to get on the same page! Life's unpredictable. Build a solid foundation for your marriage with 21 Prayers to Build an Awesome Marriage Are you ready to join the mission? Our Marriage Changers exist because a world full of awesome marriages can change the world! Learn more HERE Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. To get each week's guide click here to subscribe! We are here to help! Email Info@awesomemarriage.com any time. Our Healthy Self / Healthy Marriage Podcast Series goes deeper: Why Does Physical Health Matter In Marriage? | Ep. 520 The Connection Between Emotional & Spiritual Health | Ep. 521 Mental Health & Your Marriage | Ep. 522 Answering Listener Questions | Ep. 523

Does marriage still matter in this day and age? We say a resounding yes! Marriage was designed by God, and there are several purposes the Bible gives for why marriage matters. Today we're digging into what Scripture says about the value of marriage. Tune in to learn God's purposes for the marriage relationship, and why they matter in your marriage! We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Dr. Kim's list of biblical purposes for marriage Several ideas for what it means to "be fruitful" in marriage The power of a marriage model - and tips on how to find one The ripple effect of an intentional marriage Ways your marriage can be a light in our dark world Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. To get each new guide, click here to subscribe! *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! QUOTES "No marriage is perfect. But if you're a couple steps ahead, you've navigated some things that others haven't." - Lindsay Few "My dream for the marriage changers is that they're learning, growing and passing that on." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "Prayer has had such an impact on our marriage. When God answers prayer like He does, we want to tell everybody what He's done!" - Dr. Kim Kimberling The things God calls us to do bring glory to God. They bring us joy, life and peace, and they also bring light and encouragement to others." - Lindsay Few "Yes, it's hard at times. Yes, there are things you have to work through. But the big picture result is worth it." - Dr. Kim Kimberling MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Don't let screens come between you: Use our free 17 Questions Every Couple Should Ask About Tech printable to get on the same page! Life's unpredictable. Build a solid foundation for your marriage with 21 Prayers to Build an Awesome Marriage We are here to help! Email Info@awesomemarriage.com any time. Are you ready to join the mission? Our Marriage Changers exist because a world full of awesome marriages can change the world! Learn more HERE Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode's content. You'll get each new guide when you click here to subscribe!

Is it harder to live a faithful life today than in times past? Today's world does provide some unique challenges that couples face, but there are also unique opportunities. Today's conversation with Gabrielle McCullough sheds light on some of the ways today's world can be deeply impacted by Jesus and the effects of our faith can have on marriage. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Unique challenges and unique opportunities for faith in Gen Z 3 questions for biblical accountability A challenge to help you find your place in the local church The impact of following Jesus on every aspect of life Why the local church is still relevant and needed today *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! QUOTES "Following Jesus impacts every area of your life." - Gabrielle McCullough "We follow Jesus because he has our hearts. There's an obedience that is compelled that isn't out of drudgery but out of true delight." - Gabrielle McCullough "They want something that's authentic. That excites me about my generation." - Gabrielle McCullough There's a beauty in asking, 'how can I serve the church?' instead of asking how others can serve me." - Gabrielle McCullough "As Christians, our responsibility is to love people the way Christ loves them; with love and with truth." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "If marriages can be healthy and strong, what a testament to the world of who Jesus is and the way he fights for his Bride." - Gabrielle McCullough MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Find Gabrielle on Instagram, TikTok, and on her website The Christmas in July Sale is on at Awesome Marriage University and that means you get 30% ANY and ALL of our online marriage courses! BROWSE our course offerings to find which one your marriage needs and use the code JULY at checkout! Our 5 Days to Deeper Emotional Intimacy digital resource provides practical steps to understand and share your emotions, and to work together to grow your emotional intimacy…and it's our gift to you for your donation of any amount.

Has you or your spouse's insecurity affected your marriage? We're all insecure about something, and the way we see ourselves will end up spilling over into the way we relate to others. Nowhere is this more likely to happen than in marriage. In this episode Dr. Kim and Christina share ways to address your insecurity and your spouse's insecurity, including a surprising way Dr. Kim has learned to turn his weaknesses to strengths. Tune in for wisdom and practical tips. We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: How insecurity affects a marriage Advice if your spouse's insecurity is weighing you down Advice if your OWN insecurity weighs you down Practical steps to overcome insecurity How to fight back against your insecurities *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! QUOTES "How you view yourself absolutely affects how you're going to interact with others." - Christina Dodson "I think the role of the spouse is to build each other up. Your marriage should be your safest place, next to your relationship with God." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "Perfection is not what God expects from you, nor should anyone else be expecting it from you." - Christina Dodson "You begin to believe the things God says about you and who you are in Christ, and that changes your countenance. You will look like a different person." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "There's less holding you back if you're not weighed down by your insecurities. There's more joy, more abundance, freedom to enjoy life together. " - Christina Dodson "One thing God does so well for us is he loves us right where we are. Our goal is to love our spouse right where they are." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "You can't take it over. You can't fix it for them. But you can come alongside and do what God wants you to do." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "No one is thinking about you as much as you're thinking about you. To me, that's really freeing!" - Christina Dodson MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Our 5 Days to Deeper Emotional Intimacy digital resource provides practical steps to understand and share your emotions, and to work together to grow your emotional intimacy…and it's our gift to you for your donation of any amount. The Christmas in July Sale is on at Awesome Marriage University and that means you get 30% OFF ANY and ALL of our online marriage courses! BROWSE our course offerings to find which one your marriage needs and use the code JULY at checkout!

Want better connection with your spouse? One thing we hear a lot from couples is that they don't feel close to each other or that their relationship feels like it's missing some depth. That's why today we're re-airing this episode from Dr. Kim and Christina that talks all about emotional intimacy and gives you ideas of practical ways to deepen the emotional intimacy in your marriage. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: What is emotional intimacy, and why does it matter? Warning signs you need to grow in this area Emotional intimacy killers to avoid Tips to start working on this - alone, and together *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! QUOTES "It is hard work knowing someone. You have to pay attention. It takes work to be intimate." - Christina Dodson "Laziness and business are going to block your intimacy, so we have to fight against those things." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "Give yourself opportunities to connect." - Dr. Kim Kimberling "It adds value to my marriage for me to have a relationship with my friends, just like it benefits our marriage that he has guy friends." - Christina Dodson "You could have had the best childhood in the world and you still have baggage because we're human. That's okay, and you can deal with that." - Christina Dodson "You can't be emotionally intimate with your spouse if you aren't aware of your own emotions." - Christina Dodson MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: Our 5 Days to Deeper Emotional Intimacy digital resource provides practical steps to understand and share your emotions, and to work together to grow your emotional intimacy…and it's our gift to you for your donation of any amount. Your marriage can only be as healthy as the two of you are. The Bible says, "Let us examine our ways and test them and let us return to the Lord" (Lamentations 3:40). Our new Self Check-In Guide will help you do just that! Print out this Feelings Chart and use it to help you talk about your emotions. Our Questions To Help Your Spouse Open Up resource is a simple way to help build the closeness between you and your spouseAccountability is a biblical and helpful tool for growing in holiness.