Far too many couples are just surviving their marriage when it was meant to thrive. This is the place for practical tips on how to build an awesome marriage. Our passion is to help you strengthen your marriage. Dr. Kim Kimberling hosts the show. Dr. Kim is the President of Awesome Marriage, has been married for over 50 years, and has been a professional counselor for 40+ years. He is the author of 7 Secrets to An Awesome Marriage ,14 Keys To Lasting Love, and most recently Love, Intimacy and Sex in the Second Half. Dr. Kim will be joined once a month by...
Latest episodes
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46 min
The Baggage We Bring Into Marriage: Finding Healing After Trauma with Phyllis Robertson Thomas
Our past experiences can shape the way we show up in marriage, often in ways we don't even recognize. In this episode of the Awesome Marriage Podcast, Dr. Kim talks with Phyllis Ro…
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17 min
Sharing Responsibility Without Keeping Score
How do you share responsibilities in marriage without keeping score? In this episode, Dr. Kim and Mrs. Nancy talk about what it means to be true partners, especially when life chan…
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49 min
Overcoming Infidelity: Can Your Marriage Heal? with Carl and Laura Lentz
Infidelity can shatter more than a marriage. It can shake your sense of safety, identity, family, and even faith. But what happens when a couple chooses to face the pain, do the ha…
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18 min
Can God Redeem a Marriage That Feels Too Far Gone?
Is your marriage too far gone? When a marriage has been marked by betrayal, years of unresolved conflict, emotional distance, or simply feeling more like roommates than spouses, it…
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42 min
When You Both Love Jesus but Your Marriage Feels Stuck with Belah Rose
Loving Jesus doesn't mean loving your spouse will always be easy. But when loving your spouse becomes really hard, your relationship with Jesus gives you somewhere to go, not somew…
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48 min
Wider Lens: Leading from Wholeness: Why Healthy Leaders Go Further with Todd Vinson
Leadership can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be incredibly lonely. Many leaders know how to build organizations, solve problems, and care for others, but few know how to…
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45 min
When Faith Feels Fragile with Kristen Wetherall and Sarah Walton
What do you do when you've prayed, waited, and hoped for things to change, but they don't? In this episode of the Awesome Marriage Podcast, Dr. Kim talks with Kristen Wetherell and…
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12 min
What Do I Do if I Don't Feel "in love" With My Spouse Anymore?
What do you do when the butterflies are gone and you no longer feel "in love" with your spouse? If you've ever wondered whether fading feelings mean something is wrong with your ma…
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1 h 03
How People Skills Strengthen Your Marriage Connection with Debra Fileta
Healthy relationships don't happen by accident—they're built one skill at a time. In this episode, Dr. Kim sits down with returning guest and licensed counselor Debra Fileta to tal…
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21 min
Talking About Sex Without Shame or Defensiveness
Talking about sex can feel awkward—even with the person you love most. But avoiding the conversation doesn't make the issues disappear. It often creates more distance. In this epis…
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26 min
Wider Lens: Redefining Success with Tom Pfeifer Part 3
What does success really look like—and who gets to define it? In the final episode of this three-part conversation, Dr. Kim sits down with Tom Pfeiffer to talk about the subtle way…
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40 min
The Communication Mistake Most Couples Don't Realize They're Making with Jason Van Ruler
Have you ever walked away from a conversation with your spouse thinking, "That's not what I meant at all"? Or wondered why you keep having the same argument over and over again? Th…
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20 min
Becoming Your Spouse's Biggest Encourager: How Words and Support Shape Your Marriage Over Time
Our spouse hears messages every day from the world—criticism, pressure, comparison, and doubt. But what if home became the place where they were reminded of who they are, what they…
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18 min
What If I've Apologized—but My Spouse Still Won't Let It Go?
Have you ever sincerely apologized to your spouse but felt like you were still paying for the mistake weeks or even months later? Or maybe you're the one carrying a hurt that just…
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42 min
Married and Mastering Money with Dan and Kay Ockey
Money is one of the biggest sources of conflict in marriage—but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, Dr. Kim sits down with financial coaches Dan and Kay Ockey to talk about why…
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26 min
Wider Lens: Redefining Success with Tom Pfeifer Part 2
What if the biggest thing holding you back isn't a lack of opportunity, but fear? In part two of Dr. Kim's conversation with Tom Pfeiffer, they explore what it takes to step into t…
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37 min
Worth Repeating: Built to Last: What Makes or Breaks a Thriving Marriage
Just when you thought you couldn't love Dr. Kim and Mrs. Nancy more—this episode takes things to a whole new level. With honesty and heart, they open up about the real journey of t…
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58 min
Worth Repeating: How to Speak to Your Husband When all you Want to do is Yell at Him
Joining me today are Dave and Ann Wilson who have written a brand new book about what it looks like to speak life into our marriages; not just with the words we say, but also in th…
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29 min
Worth Repeating: Unvoiced Expectations: How to Put a Name to What you Need
In this week's episode, Dr. Kim and Mrs. Nancy unpack the powerful topic of expectations—focusing on how to clearly express what you need from your spouse. With honest conversation…
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1 h 03
Worth Repeating: The Mindful Marriage with Ron Deal
In this episode, Dr. Kim sits down with Ron Deal to talk about what it really means to build a mindful marriage. Ron shares lessons from his new book, Mindful Marriage, and how res…