Help for the Insecure Spouse | Ep. 628

Awesome Marriage Podcast

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:

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