Female by Design

Your body is good, with value and purpose. Your gender is intentional and meaningful. Your sexuality is full of meaning and purpose. The story of God is written on your body.    As you think about stewarding sexuality, walking in more freedom, the next step is to begin to impart the truth of celebration and joy into your children. We are called to be fruitful, multiply and take dominion. So, as we...

His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' Matthew 25   In the parable of the talents, the ruler gave three different servants talents to manage while he was away. While we see the command was the same, we see three different heart postures, actions and results.    Let's dive int...

His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' Matthew 25   How have we as the church buried the gift of our body, our gender and our sexuality? As we continue our discussion of the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, we observe the servant who buried the talent, hiding it in the g...

His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' Matthew 25 When you think about the parable of the talents your mind instantly gravitates toward stewarding your finances, your gifts, or even your health. But, have you ever thought about the faithfulness that might flow from stewarding...

We look to our Creator and see that sex is part of His creation, made with meaning, purpose and beauty. As you personally reclaim what God created and called good, the next step is to be able to have conversations with your kids.   There's never been a more vital time for intentionality as we teach, lead and invest in our children's hearts and worldview.   In today's conversation, my guest Kristen...

Way better than anything Hollywood could ever portray, today's guest Alexa PenaVega shares her vulnerable testimony of finding more in her marriage. How do you go from a wife who really doesn't feel very excited about physical intimacy to finding celebration and joy?    In this episode, Alexa and Francie chat about the fruitfulness that has flowed from pursuing oneness, their callings as mothers t...

All the things you wished you knew before you said I do.    Whether you're engaged, newlywed or find yourself in a mentoring relationship, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on preparing for sex before you say, "I do."   Join this vulnerable chat as a welcome Bethany Beal, from the Girl Defined ministry and podcast.    How should you prepare for your wedding night? What advice and...

"God takes our brokenness and turns it into our passion." Joy Skarka   With vulnerability and authenticity, Joy shares her story which includes sexual trauma that led to a struggle with pornography. As a girl struggling with porn, she felt isolation and carried tremendous shame. Yet, there is help and healing. And, we are never alone in our struggle.   This episode is a rich discussion across many...

What's okay for Christian marriage in the bedroom?  Maybe that's the wrong question. Married sex can be a playground, filled with creativity and adventure. In this episode, we'll reframe the question and perhaps help you process and give yourself permission for a little bit of adventure and freedom in your marriage bed. God created you in a wonderful way and designed married intimacy as celebratio...

Are you tuned into your female body? Often, even bringing up the topic of the clitoris or vagina can cause Christian women to shut down. As Bonny shares, when you have education about something, it becomes less scary. And, yet, most women don't have much understanding of their genitalia. Bonny breaks down the science and the scriptures to give you permission to know your body and understand how yo...

We are having some real talk about the body. And, you'll hear from a dear friend and mentor, Alisa Keeton, as we talk about the wisdom of knowing yourself and acknowledging your body. Jesus came in a body, to love and serve through a physical body. There is a purpose of both the body and the spirit, yet we tend to overemphasize one or the other, neglecting the importance of how God designed us.  ...

The body keeps the score.   God designed your body with great intention and care. We need body awareness, knowing that God created us mind, spirit and body.   Yet, accumulated stress and a lack of ability to name what is happening can cause the body to shut down. In this episode, hear my personal journey with anxiety, how my body started crying out, and how I came to discern anxiety and learn tool...

Thanks for joining Francie on this episode of Heaven in Your Home. We hope you'll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered by Francie's message. In today's episode, Francie discusses theology of the body as it pertains to Christmas. King of Kings by Hillsong Hebrews 4:14-15 I Corinthians 6:19-20 Romans 5 Matthew 1 I Corinthians 12:12   Connect...

Sex can be a great gift, full of pleasure and fun. But, it can also be a source of frustration, discouragement and even great wounding inside your marriage. Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill are back this week talking more about their own experience and encouraging you to find healing and freedom in your sexuality.    Sex is designed as a party for the woman…yet, we have been taught that sex is really so...

Sex without emotional connection is really just sexual activity. Today's guests, Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill share keys to a healing journey toward true emotional connection. From the wounding that started on their honeymoon, they experienced years of disconnection. With years of training and application, they are now experiencing abundance. And, they have developed simple tools to help marriages e...

The Merry Marriage Gift Guide is BACK with some fresh, exciting, creative ways to give your spouse (and your marriage) a present. Your marriage is WORTH the investment!   What a treat to even just sit down together and talk through these curated ideas for your married intimacy. You'll find the Merry Marriage Gift Guide includes ways to invest and grow, as well as ideas for sensory gifts and tools,...

Can you have sex on your period?  Let's reframe this question and flip the switch on pursuing intimacy each and every day. God is a God of intimacy and He made sex to be naked and unashamed living. There are many ways to be intimate that don't involve intercourse, although there is not a mandate for or against intercourse during your menstrual cycle. Tune into this episode as we unpack a frequentl...

Enjoy a special episode of praise and worship as we fix our gaze on Jesus through Psalm 34.  Enter into the holiday season with the aim to shift the atmosphere of your home, as you serve God with your whole mind, soul and body. Knowing that your body is a gift that allows you to uniquely glorify God, you can walk each day with gratitude and thanksgiving. Let's bless God at all times with a "whole...

What does it like to keep building a strong foundation RIGHT NOW, even in the little years? As you transition from newly married to being new parents, there are real challenges in staying connected and intimate. It's really easy to slip into the "roommate rut" as you navigate the never-ending needs of being parents. But, you can stay connected, really being intentional to build oneness and intimac...

Drifting in marriage can happen quickly. Busy lives, full schedules and a household full of children are always vying for our attention. It takes intentional connection to avoid the "roommate rut".  Have you heard of a hotel date? Instead of dinner and a movie, you spend several hours alone at a hotel. What an incredible way to find connection.  In this episode you will learn all about hotel dates...

How do we navigate hard things that come our way and not get washed out by the storms of life? And, how can we keep our marriage anchored in the truth, in intimacy with God and each other?   In this episode you will hear nuggets of wisdom and insight to encourage you in your marriage, even when the trials of life threaten to rip you apart. Every marriage will face hard times, yet with a Kingdom pe...

Superpowers as a wife. Sounds nice, right? Well, it's true. Tune in and hear the ways God has equipped and empowered you for good works. When you see yourself in a Biblical light, fully equipped with super powers including the truth of being an image bearer and the gift of the Holy Spirit, you begin to see a shift in your perspective.   This conversation builds upon those truths to give you some f...

Does great sex just happen? Well, no, it doesn't. Let's continue the conversation about intentional ways to lean in and and grow truly great intimacy, which includes communication.   Talking about sex may not come very naturally. And, it really does take some practice as you become vulnerable and learn to express your needs. In this episode you'll hear more about my own journey to find tools to be...

A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 Let's continue the conversation about great sex growing, because, spoiler alert, it doens't just happen. We are talking about dialing up the JOY in your marriage and…in your bedroom. This episode can be a resource to you over time. It  is full of ideas and tips to bring more fun and lighthearted play into your...

Let's continue the conversation about growing in your married intimacy by talking about the body. It seems obvious that we acknowledge that body is part of sex, but great intimacy happens when you tune into your body and see it as a good gift.   It's really easy to become disconnected from the body, going about your day and serving others without much regard for your physical needs and sensations....