Awesome Marriage Podcast

Why Get Married? The Health Benefits of Marriage | Ep. 631


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Did you know that marriage can be good for you? Marriage is not always viewed as the gift from God that it actually is, but He has designed this relationship to provide some *amazing* benefits to both spouses. 

Today Dr. Kim is sharing several of the ways a healthy marriage supports health and wellness for you, your spouse and your family. Tune in to learn more! 

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage. 

 

Episode highlights include:  

  • The benefits of a good marriage for mental and physical health

  • Health effects on kids and families

  • The damaging effects of loneliness - even in marriage 

  • Steps you can take to combat loneliness 

  • Hidden benefits of the process of working on things you need to work on 

Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode’s content. To get each week’s guide click here to subscribe!

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here

 

QUOTES 

  • “There’s all kinds of incentives to work on your marriage, and this is one of them: If you have a healthy marriage, you have a healthier, longer life.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

  • “We hear about so much depression; so much anxiety. Everybody’s under stress. Marriage can help your mental health.” - Dr. Kim Kimberling 

  • “I was out of my comfort zone, and any time you do that is uncomfortable, but on the other side there might be something really helpful.” - Lindsay Few 

 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:  

  • Don’t let screens come between you: Use our free 17 Questions Every Couple Should Ask About Tech printable to get on the same page! 

  • Life’s unpredictable. Build a solid foundation for your marriage with 21 Prayers to Build an Awesome Marriage 

  • Are you ready to join the mission? Our Marriage Changers exist because a world full of awesome marriages can change the world! Learn more HERE 

  • Our Couples Conversation Guide helps you apply each episode’s content. To get each week’s guide click here to subscribe!

  • We are here to help! Email [email protected] any time. 

  • Our Healthy Self / Healthy Marriage Podcast Series goes deeper: 

    • Why Does Physical Health Matter In Marriage? | Ep. 520

    • The Connection Between Emotional & Spiritual Health | Ep. 521

    • Mental Health & Your Marriage | Ep. 522

    • Answering Listener Questions | Ep. 523

 

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