Dear Young Married Couple

By Adam & Karissa King

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Marriage Counselors, Adam King, MA and Karissa King, MA talk with couples, pastors, and therapists about marriage as a busy couple: communication, sex, finances, parenting, and building trust.

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Dear Young Married Couple episodes:

04.16.2024
Apathy is Killing your DESTINY w/ Rev. Darin Sargent
Are you and your spouse on a growth track? Perhaps you were in the past but you’ve hit a plateau. Maybe you lack passion and you’re more apathetic than you were as newlyweds? This one’s for you. Rev. Darin Sargent...
04.09.2024
How DEPRESSION Fueled Our Ministry w/ Rev. Chad and Samantha Scott, MA
What does it mean for a Christian to struggle with depression? Do you or someone you know struggle with depression? If so, this is an episode you’ll want to listen into. Chad & Samantha Scott are wonderful people and are...
04.02.2024
ARGUE WELL with this Simple Tool: 5 Quick Steps
It's not how often you argue that determines how happy you are in your marriage. It's how you handle the arguments. Any married couple is going to disagree on something. Are you having a hard time making your spouse feel...
03.26.2024
CHURCH HURT: A Pastor's Perspective w/ Rev. Daniel McKillop
We have counseled many couples through wounds surrounding the church or their pastor. “Church hurt” is a term thrown around pretty loosely, but in this episode we talk about the idea of church hurt from a pastor’s perspective. We’re taking on...
03.19.2024
CONFESSION as Healing from Unwanted Sexual Behavior w/ Rev. Andrew Bevis of AMP
If you’re trying to gain victory over pornography or an unwanted sexual behavior, and you keep falling short, you’re probably missing a very important component. We had the pleasure of speaking with Rev. Andrew Bevis and discovering more about that...
03.12.2024
Which profession is most likely to CHEAT?
Dear Young Married Couple, are you or your spouse in a profession that's prone to cheating? Today we're going to answer that question for you, but more importantly, we're going to talk about WHY certain professions are prone to cheating....
03.05.2024
From a BROKEN Beginning to a TRANSFORMED Marriage w/ Authors Tim + Kathy Bush
Today’s interviewees hit rock bottom — 20-year long affairs, drug addiction, separation, betrayal, to the point where Tim heavily considered taking his own life. BUT GOD. Today, Tim & Kathy Bush have a wonderful ministry and share their testimony about how...
02.27.2024
Equipping our Kids to Defeat WOKE IDEOLOGY w/ Author Jordon Frye
It is part of our duty as parents to educate ourselves about WHAT our kids will be exposed to (because they will be exposed - accident or not). If you are finding it increasingly more difficult to raise a child...
02.20.2024
Our Holy DESIRE w/ Dr. Curt Thompson, MD
Desire is not the problem. God gave us (not just married couples) desire. It’s how we choose to honor God with this desire that makes all the difference. Today, we talked to Dr. Curt Thompson, MD and he shared some...
02.13.2024
Healing the Wounds of Fatherlessness w/ John Smithbaker
Did you know that 50% of our country’s children, over 25 million kids under 18, are growing up without a father figure in the home? It’s no coincidence that we find ourselves in a culture that’s at war with men...
02.06.2024
ASK Episode: How do I tell my spouse that I was tempted? (From Confession to Connection)
How can I bring up that I struggled with sexual temptation during the day other than, ‘Hey babe, I struggled with sexual temptation/pornography today’?
01.30.2024
Don't call yourself a Christian if you can’t do this... w/ Rev. Myron Wideman Jr.
After working with literally thousands of couples in their marriage, we know that this one action item often gets neglected because of pride, or a lack of training in their upbringing. If gone unaddressed, it will erode your marriage and...
01.23.2024
The Connection CODE w/ Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill
A lot of people start out their marriage optimistic, in love, and excited about the future.
01.16.2024
MONEY is Not a MATH Problem w/ Jade Warshaw
Studies show that financial conflict can be one of the biggest stressors in a marriage. When spouses aren’t on the same page about spending, budgeting, & debt, it can cause serious resentment within the marriage. This is why we were...
01.09.2024
America's First Person to Talk Openly About ABUSE w/ Marilyn Murray, MA (87 yrs old)
Marilyn Murray comes from a family of generational trauma, abuse, & secrecy. Marilyn would’ve died at age 44 had it not been for Jesus & counseling. She is now 87 years old and is busier than she’s ever been in...
01.02.2024
Why Can't I Get MOTIVATED?
Happy New Year!
12.26.2023
Lower Your DIVORCE RATE Through PRAYER w/ Aaron and Jennifer Smith
We know that prayer is of utmost importance in a relationship, but it often doesn’t receive that much attention, and we can forget just how powerful it truly is. Today, we dig into this with Aaron & Jennifer Smith, authors...
12.19.2023
A+K Get Interviewed by the TEAM
Meet Raya & Kayla, our Administrative Assistant and our Creative Director.
12.15.2023
A+K Receive COUNSELING from Mike Foster - 7 Primal Questions
There are 7 primal questions that affect people’s behavior, decisions, and relationships. Your primal question has to do with your early life. If you experienced deficiency or instability in a particular area, your primal question could be sparked by that....
12.12.2023
Changes at DYMC… Let’s Talk.
We have an end-of-year announcement! We are so grateful to share this with you. ♥️ It’s been such a blessing the last 6 years to meet some of you at our in-person events. It’s one of our favorite things about DYMC. But...
12.05.2023
Desperately Seeking DIRECTION, but in the Meantime... w/ Dr. Chris Paris
The meantime can be excruciating.
11.28.2023
When Loving Others Has Left You HURTING w/ Courtney Burg
One of the most beautiful gifts God has given us is relationships. Sometimes, it’s very challenging to navigate conflict within those relationships. The idea of boundaries is a popular topic these days, and today we get to discuss this from...
11.21.2023
Healing the Marriage After BETRAYAL w/ Dr. Eddie Capparucci
We work with couples every day that are dealing with broken trust & betrayal within their marriage. The truth is, both the spouse who broke trust and the one who’s had their trust broken have some healing work to do....
11.14.2023
Getting Married YOUNG w/ Sarah Therese
Have you ever been tempted to believe that getting married young will negatively impact your marriage because of immaturity, finances, etc? Let’s hear from Sarah Therese, a young wife, homemaker, and mother of 5. She sheds so much light on...
11.07.2023
GET PAST Your Past w/ Jason VanRuler, Therapist and Author
You want to cast vision, reach into the future, and make plans for life, but you neglect looking into your past to help you get there. We talk about this quite a bit on this show, but today, we want...
10.31.2023
SEX after 50 w/ Dr. Jim & Carolyn Childerston
This episode is all about sex after 50, but if you’re younger than 50, we encourage you to tune in and keep this tool in your back pocket. Jim & Carolyn Childerston are full of experience and clinical knowledge. They...
10.24.2023
How To Go From INSECURE to SECURE Attachment w/ Eli Harwood, LPC
We often talk about the importance of reflecting on your childhood to help you better understand the way you behave in relationships and how you interact with life. The idea of attachment style within your marriage can also be traced...
10.17.2023
I HATE You. Don’t Leave Me: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder w/ Dr. Jerry Kreisman
Have you ever found yourself in a relationship with a spouse or family member who has intense mood swings, or shifts in behavior, and you find it incredibly difficult to maintain a relationship with them? This is the episode for...
10.10.2023
Building a NON-ANXIOUS Life w/ Dr. John Delony
Anxiety and stress can quite literally steal your life away if you’re not intentional about getting to the root of the problem.
10.03.2023
ASK episode - Are My Parents CO-DEPENDENT?
In-laws + boundaries - a subject we help couples work through quite often.
09.26.2023
Why the LOVE-HATE relationship w/ Instagram? w/ Anneliese from Feminine Not Feminist
What’s your relationship with IG like?
09.19.2023
ASK episode: Is ABUSE Biblical Grounds for DIVORCE?
We know that God is a god of marriage, not divorce. But we’ve all wondered: Are there exceptions to this? Are there biblical examples? Should I stay in an abusive, unsafe marriage for the sake of “sticking it out”?
09.12.2023
What You DIDN'T Know About the SONG OF SOLOMON w/ Kim Moore, Author
Kim Moore’s story starts out like many other young women with shame around sex - her wedding night was tough, she didn’t truly understand the biblical WHY for sex, and was rejected when she sought help.
09.05.2023
ASK Episode: What if I had SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE as a Christian?
We messed up… Does God still see us as pure? ♥️ This week, we received an anonymous question from a gal who recently got engaged. Her fiancé has had sexual relations in the past and she shared that they had crossed this...
08.29.2023
SELF-CARE that Goes Beyond Bubble Baths and Pedis w/ Dr. Morgan Cutlip
Alright mamas, you’ve been reading up about this self-care trend lately and you wonder… does this really go beyond pedicures & bubble baths? Let’s be honest - these activities are great, but they’re usually something we resort to when we’re...
08.22.2023
"I'm not a good mom!" w/ Natalie Brunswick, Trauma Therapist
If you're a parent, you're well aware that becoming a parent for the first time exacts a significant toll on both your mental and physical well-being. If you're currently navigating these challenges, you'll want to join this discussion with trauma...
08.15.2023
4 Back-To-School TIPS for YOUNG families w/ Principal + Parent, Korena Hendryx, MA
Whether your kids are already back to school, are going back soon, or you just want to be equipped when your children are of school age, this episode is for YOU! ✏️
08.08.2023
ASK episode: What if I got married out of GOD’S WILL?
Have you ever doubted or questioned whether or not you got married in the will of God, or your own desires? Perhaps you prayed about your union to your spouse, but never saw a clear sign you hear all these...
08.01.2023
80 y/o couple gets REAL about SEX w/ Dr. Cliff & Joyce Penner
Who says your sex life has to die when you retire, go through menopause, or when you reach ____ age? Let’s hear from Dr. Cliff + Joyce Penner, an 80-year-old couple that’s dedicated to keeping your God-given sex life alive,...
07.25.2023
Double INFIDELITY: Double CONFESSIONS w/ Pastor Garrett and Brenna Naufel
There is HOPE after an affair when you get everything into the light. ❤️‍
07.18.2023
TRIGGER Warnings + True Healing w/ Debra Fileta
We live in a very trigger-avoiding culture. ⚠️ We will cancel everyone + everything if they inconvenience us or cause some deep-rooted issues to surface. This is NOT a healthy way to be living our lives! Is there a better...
07.11.2023
Painful Endings + New Beginnings w/ Zim Flores
Have you ever experienced a time of transition that was extremely difficult to navigate? Have you ever felt guilty for grieving the loss of something that was replaced by something better? We had the privilege to discuss this with Zim...
07.04.2023
Freedom in the Bedroom (+USA Freedom, Baby!)
Time to celebrate
06.27.2023
INSECURITY: 4 Steps to Overcome it w/ Pastor Ryan Franklin, MA
We all, at one point or another, have experienced INSECURITY.
06.20.2023
They HURT You. Here’s How to HEAL.
You are VALID in your feelings of hurt and betrayal.
06.13.2023
Sweet PAIN: Don’t Waste Your Suffering w/ Dr. David Norris
Dear Young Married Couple: You’ve likely experienced significant loss in your life.
06.06.2023
Politically-Mixed Marriage: Unequally Yoked?
As counselors, when people come to our virtual office with marriage concerns, it generally has to do with conflict. With POLITICAL differences specifically, can we agree to disagree? Are some of the value differences too significant? Let’s talk about some...
05.30.2023
How to Run a BUSINESS With Your Spouse (and still LIKE them.)
Here are 7 strategies for working together as a couple in business or ministry! Going into business alongside each other is wonderful, BUT it does present some potential conflict that other couples may not experience. Tune in to hear ways...
05.23.2023
Define SEXUALITY Without Using the Word SEX
We recently received a challenge from a friend to define sexuality without using the words ‘sexual’ or ‘sex’. Do you know how the world is defining sexuality in 5th grade classrooms? We share a little bit about a true story...
05.16.2023
Are you a GOOD DAD? w/ Anthony Vandagriff, Founder of Fathering our Future
Dear Young Married… DAD, Are you a ‘good’ dad? How do we even define what ‘good’ is?

What's Dear Young Married Couple about?

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Dear Young Married Couple episodes:

Apathy is Killing your DESTINY w/ Rev. Darin Sargent

How DEPRESSION Fueled Our Ministry w/ Rev. Chad and Samantha Scott, MA

ARGUE WELL with this Simple Tool: 5 Quick Steps

CHURCH HURT: A Pastor's Perspective w/ Rev. Daniel McKillop

CONFESSION as Healing from Unwanted Sexual Behavior w/ Rev. Andrew Bevis of AMP

Which profession is most likely to CHEAT?

From a BROKEN Beginning to a TRANSFORMED Marriage w/ Authors Tim + Kathy Bush

Equipping our Kids to Defeat WOKE IDEOLOGY w/ Author Jordon Frye

Our Holy DESIRE w/ Dr. Curt Thompson, MD

Healing the Wounds of Fatherlessness w/ John Smithbaker

ASK Episode: How do I tell my spouse that I was tempted? (From Confession to Connection)

Don't call yourself a Christian if you can’t do this... w/ Rev. Myron Wideman Jr.

The Connection CODE w/ Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill

MONEY is Not a MATH Problem w/ Jade Warshaw

America's First Person to Talk Openly About ABUSE w/ Marilyn Murray, MA (87 yrs old)

Why Can't I Get MOTIVATED?

Lower Your DIVORCE RATE Through PRAYER w/ Aaron and Jennifer Smith

A+K Get Interviewed by the TEAM

A+K Receive COUNSELING from Mike Foster - 7 Primal Questions

Changes at DYMC… Let’s Talk.

Desperately Seeking DIRECTION, but in the Meantime... w/ Dr. Chris Paris

When Loving Others Has Left You HURTING w/ Courtney Burg

Healing the Marriage After BETRAYAL w/ Dr. Eddie Capparucci

Getting Married YOUNG w/ Sarah Therese

GET PAST Your Past w/ Jason VanRuler, Therapist and Author

SEX after 50 w/ Dr. Jim & Carolyn Childerston

How To Go From INSECURE to SECURE Attachment w/ Eli Harwood, LPC

I HATE You. Don’t Leave Me: Understanding Borderline Personality Disorder w/ Dr. Jerry Kreisman

Building a NON-ANXIOUS Life w/ Dr. John Delony

ASK episode - Are My Parents CO-DEPENDENT?

Why the LOVE-HATE relationship w/ Instagram? w/ Anneliese from Feminine Not Feminist

ASK episode: Is ABUSE Biblical Grounds for DIVORCE?

What You DIDN'T Know About the SONG OF SOLOMON w/ Kim Moore, Author

ASK Episode: What if I had SEX BEFORE MARRIAGE as a Christian?

SELF-CARE that Goes Beyond Bubble Baths and Pedis w/ Dr. Morgan Cutlip

"I'm not a good mom!" w/ Natalie Brunswick, Trauma Therapist

4 Back-To-School TIPS for YOUNG families w/ Principal + Parent, Korena Hendryx, MA

ASK episode: What if I got married out of GOD’S WILL?

80 y/o couple gets REAL about SEX w/ Dr. Cliff & Joyce Penner

Double INFIDELITY: Double CONFESSIONS w/ Pastor Garrett and Brenna Naufel

TRIGGER Warnings + True Healing w/ Debra Fileta

Painful Endings + New Beginnings w/ Zim Flores

Freedom in the Bedroom (+USA Freedom, Baby!)

INSECURITY: 4 Steps to Overcome it w/ Pastor Ryan Franklin, MA

They HURT You. Here’s How to HEAL.

Sweet PAIN: Don’t Waste Your Suffering w/ Dr. David Norris

Politically-Mixed Marriage: Unequally Yoked?

How to Run a BUSINESS With Your Spouse (and still LIKE them.)

Define SEXUALITY Without Using the Word SEX

Are you a GOOD DAD? w/ Anthony Vandagriff, Founder of Fathering our Future