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Awesome Marriage Podcast

Closer Still: Deepening Your Friendship with God with Special Guest, Faith Eury Cho Ep. 683

Awesome Marriage Podcast

Dr. Kim Kimberling

Marriage, Awesomemarriagepodcast, Marriagepodcast, Awesomemarriage, Marriageadvice, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Relationships, Christianmarriage, Christianity

4.9802 Ratings

🗓️ 24 June 2025

⏱️ 40 minutes

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Summary

What does it really mean to be friends with God—and how can that friendship fill our lives with lasting joy? In this uplifting episode, we talk with Faith about how intimacy with God shifts our desires, strengthens our faith, and sustains us through hardship. We also explore how to take that next step into deeper friendship with Him, and what it practically looks like to live each day knowing God as both Father and Friend. Plus, don’t miss details on our journal giveaway over on Instagram @awesome_marriage!

Episode Highlights:

  • Friendship with God sparks joy in our lives.

  • Joy is referenced over 400 times in scripture.

  • Our default mode is to find joy in God's presence.

  • Joy is not just a moment but a continuous state.

  • The fall of humankind began when joy was sought outside of God.

  • Joy is deeper than happiness; it encompasses peace and confidence.

  • Every season of life has its own joy to discover.

  • Jesus is the source of our completion and joy. Enjoying the Holy Spirit alters your desires.

  • Acknowledging God in daily life fosters intimacy.

  • Practicing the presence of God can be done in all activities.

  • Friendship with God is accessible through salvation.

Questions for Reflection:

  • How would you describe your current friendship with God?
  • What moments in your life have made you feel closest to God? What did those times have in common?
  • What spiritual disciplines or habits help you feel more connected to God on a daily basis?
  • Are there any areas where you feel distant from God right now? What might be contributing to that?
  • Are there any distractions or habits you might need to let go of to prioritize friendship with God?

Quotes from Today’s Episode:

  • "We can be friends with God."

  • "Jesus is where my completion is."

  • "He does the heart work."

  • "Acknowledge Him in all your ways."

  • "God's got answers for all of us."


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0:00.0

Welcome to the loss of marriage podcast, where we're dedicated to building stronger, healthier, and more fulfilling relationships.

0:13.6

I'm your host, Dr. Kim Kimmerling, and I've been counseling couples for 40 years and married to my amazing life fancy for 55 years.

0:20.0

Our goal is to help your marriage thrive.

0:21.6

We exist to help hurting marriages heal.

0:24.6

Healthy marriages grow in families, stay together.

0:27.6

Each week we bring you practical tips, expert insights, and real stories from couples who are making their marriage is truly awesome.

0:35.6

So whether you're nearlyit, celebrating decades together,

0:38.5

or anywhere in between, you're in the right place to take your marriage from good to awesome.

0:43.3

So thanks for joining us today. Let's dive you on.

0:50.5

Are you unintentionally disrespecting your spouse? Unfortunately, I see it all the time, which is why I want to help stop it.

0:58.1

We have created a new free tool.

1:00.7

It's called 17 unintentionally disrespectful phrases to cut out when speaking to your spouse.

1:06.6

You can grab it today for free in the show notes.

1:09.9

Words have power, so let's aim to use words in a way that builds our spouses up rather

1:14.8

than tearing them down.

1:16.7

Respectful communication strengthens intimacy, while careless words can create a necessary

1:21.8

distance.

1:22.8

Too often, we unintentionally say things that can feel dismissive, condescending, or hurtful to our spouse,

1:28.3

even when we don't mean to be disrespectful.

1:31.4

These phrases, the often said without ill intent, can have a damaging effect on how our spouse feels heard and respected.

1:39.4

Cut these toxic phrases and build a marriage that thrives on respect.

1:45.2

Grab this free, printable 17 unintentionally disrespectful phrases to cut out when speaking to your

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