Awesome Marriage Podcast

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 help keep our marriages strong. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Dr. Kim's personal routine and why it's so important to him The small things that don't even feel like "things" – and why they matter so much Practical ways to build the kind of culture you want to have in your marriage *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES: If you're not getting Dr. Kim's One Thing daily email, sign up HERE! The Weekly Marriage Check Up Guide makes it simple to check in with your spouse each week. Get a better dinner experience when you bring good questions to the table with 52 Questions for Your Family Table

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 tension that comes from the ways we differ from our spouse. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: What are the common issues that keep couples from being a strong team? Dr. Kim gives great ideas of creative solutions to issues How to combat the competition that sometimes creeps into marriage We share ways we've personally done this in our marriages *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Get the team conversation started with Team You & Me: A Guide to Approaching Your Marriage as a Team, a resource designed to help you be more intentional to tap into all God has for you in the gift of your marriage. Dr. Kim and Nancy's book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out now! Grab your copy HERE! Related episodes you might like: What is Team Language? | Ep. 501 Make the Most of Your Differences with Special Guests Jay & Breona Washington | Ep. 476 Wives Edition: How to Ask For Help

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 she brings such hope and wisdom in today's episode. Tune in for hope and help to make the future of your marriage better than today. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The mental shift helped Toni and her husband keep fighting when their marriage was on the brink Practical steps they took to start healing Common issues Toni sees couples divorce over How to change your mental narrative about your marriage *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Get more of Toni's wisdom on this topic in her book, "Before You Split" On her website at https://toninieuwhof.com/ And on the Smart Family Podcast Are you willing to do what it takes to reset and renew your marriage? Fight for your marriage with the Marriage 911 online course. Missed the other episodes of our summer Worth Repeating Series? So far we've aired: Worth Repeating | Be Your Authentic Self in a Superficial World With Special Guest Sam Acho Worth Repeating | Breathe: Don't Be Prickly Worth Repeating: Cultivating Curiosity & Courage with Special Guest Bob Goff

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 conversation today - it's certainly worth repeating! We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The role curiosity plays in keeping you - and your marriage - interesting Learning to align your dreams as a couple What to do if you don't have any big dreams to chase *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES 27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God's Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God's to work in your marriage Find Bob @ bobgoff.com Check out Maria's new book, Love Lives Here Dr. Kim especially liked Bob's book Everybody Always Missed the other episodes of our summer Worth Repeating Series? So far we've aired: Worth Repeating | Be Your Authentic Self in a Superficial World With Special Guest Sam Acho Worth Repeating | Breathe: Don't Be Prickly

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 to work through it. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Defining exactly what we mean by "prickly" Dr. Kim shares some healthy ways to deal with the pain Red flags that can help show us our prickliness What do I do if this is me? What if it's my spouse? *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Dr. Kim and Nancy's book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out now! Click HERE to grab your copy! 27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God's Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God's to work in your marriage

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 is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The breakthrough that first helped Sam to stop hiding & pretending he was ok Why the closest relationships can also be the places we feel the most insecure Why the small steps we take to be real are actually big! Steps to take when you feel you're not living in authenticity *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Dr. Kim and Nancy's book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in Second Half is out TODAY!! Click HERE to grab your copy! 27 Scripture Prayer Cards combine the power of prayer and the power of God's Word, designed beautifully to help you invite God's to work in your marriage Sam & Dr. Kim talked today about his book, Let the World See You, and he also has a new book, Change Starts With You: Following Your Fire to Heal a Broken World Find Sam on Twitter and Instagram @thesamacho

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 the test of time. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Practically speaking, how do you put "God first, spouse second"? Is the goal to just stay together - or to keep making the marriage better and better? The power of looking forward to something together Tips to reclaiming fun in your marriage *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Dr. Kim and Nancy's book Love, Intimacy, and Sex in the Second Half is out! Click HERE to order your copy! When it comes to having fun and not taking things too seriously, Dr. Kim and Nancy have got receipts! See all the shenanigans on TikTok and Instagram :) Want to have more fun with your marriage? Our 14 Days of Marriage Fun resource helps you break up the routine and enjoy more fun and laughter together!

Matt Cline, founder of Restored Ministries, shares his inspiring journey from sexual brokenness to healing. He discusses the profound impact of pornography on intimacy and the importance of honest communication in marriage. The conversation touches on redefining sex versus making love and reframing temptation as opportunities for spiritual growth. Matt emphasizes the necessity of emotional connection and accountability, urging couples to seek help and support for rebuilding intimacy after addiction. His insights offer hope and practical guidance for those navigating similar struggles.

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 are so thankful that Dannah shared her story with us this week. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: The antidote to "I don't even know what to do" about this Does a porn addiction always escalate? And why? Some of the science behind why this addiction is so hard to kick The impact of betrayal trauma on a spouse RESOURCES Order Dannah's book, Happily Even After, for more of her story and insights Protect your kids from porn with the help of https://protectyoungeyes.com/ Click HERE to preorder Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half! Don't settle for a struggling marriage. The 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan starts right where your marriage is today and helps get it on the road to healing.

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 before. Tune in today and learn how this can be true for your marriage too. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage. Episode highlights include: Overcoming intrusive thoughts and insecurities How porn and comparison are similar Why the marriage can be better than before after healing from this *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! RESOURCES Do you love the Bible app as much as we do? Do not miss Dr. Kim's Verse of the Day on YouVersion Friday! Keep your marriage thriving for the long haul! Order Dr. Kim's new book, Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half! Has the Awesome Marriage podcast helped your marriage? If so, will you take a moment to leave us a rating and review? They take just a moment to leave, but they do make an difference in getting the show in front of more people. In Spotify, click the "star" icon right under the show's heading On Apple Podcasts, scroll down to the "Ratings & Reviews" section of the show page Don't settle for a struggling marriage. The 90 Days to Save Your Marriage plan is affordable, practical, and starts right where your marriage is today to get it on the road to healing.