Episode 11: Pursuing Joy in Marriage with Dr. Kim Kimberling

Welcome to Pursuing Joy! In this episode, a special guest is joining us - Dr. Kim Kimberling! Dr. Kim has been a professional counselor for 40 years, he and his wife Nancy have been married for 53 years and he is a Dad and Grandpa. He’s an Author, Podcaster, Dr. Kim is the President and co-founder of Awesome Marriage - which is his Nonprofit Christian Marriage Ministry. Whether you're single, engaged, or married - there is so much wisdom to gain from Dr. Kim. In this episode, I have the pleasure of being able to ask him questions about marriage that I have heard, that I have personally, and that I see on Social Media. We Discuss: How to have healthy conflict and how to model that for your childrenGender roles within marriage - how do you have this conversation with your spouse?The impact of Social Media on marriagesHow do you navigate being on separate pages from your spouse (spiritually, emotionally, parenting, etc.)Who you should seek out for marriage adviceHow to best support friends who confide in you with their own marital issuesThe importance of praying together as a couple as well as where to begin if you've never done itAND EVEN MORE!! You do not want to miss this episode, I promise!! I pray it blesses you and your marriage & that you feel encouraged to love your spouse even bigger and better! Pursuing Joy Links: Instagram:⁠ @pursuingjoy.podcast⁠Facebook:⁠ Pursuing Joy with Sam⁠Email: ⁠[e-mail]⁠ Worship Songs for this episode:  (links are through Spotify) "⁠The Blessing" By Elevation Worship & Kari Jobe"Love Like This" By Lauren Daigle"Multiplied" By NEEDTOBREATHE"As For Me & My House" By Austin and Lindsey Adamec Bible Plans/Studies (found in the⁠ YouVersion Bible App⁠): "4 Ways to Fight Fair in Marriage" - Dr. Kim Kimberling"Speaking Life in Your Marriage" - Dr. Kim Kimberling"Speak to Their Heart: 5 Ways to Love Your Spouse Well" - Dr. Kim Kimberling⁠Link⁠ for All of Dr. Kim's YouVersion Bible Plans Dr. Kim Kimberling/Awesome Marriage Links Dr. Kim's WebsiteDr. Kim's InstagramAwesome Marriage WebsiteAwesome Marriage InstagramAwesome Marriage PodcastDr. Kim's Book Mentioned in the Episode - 7 Secrets to an Awesome Marriage