Awesome Marriage Podcast

Help for the Insecure Spouse | Ep. 628


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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!

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