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We have to learn vulnerability and connect emotionally, spiritually, and physically to experience true intimacy with our spouse. Today, Jorge and Danisa Suarez, sex therapists, marriage counselors, TV and radio hosts, authors, and speakers join us to talk about creating a thriving, flourishing marriage. We ask about practical ways to begin the journey towards emotional and sexual connection, how t...

Today Cory from Sexy Marriage Radio shares how  God cares more about character development and maturity than our happiness. He elaborates on how great marriages are built when the good times stop rolling and the euphoria wears off. We asked about how to build sexual intimacy when the conversation is so uncomfortable? Cory responds by sharing how it's less about trying to fix a situation or tr...

The "purity" narrative, also called the traditional church narrative, gave a very limited view of sexuality. Many were impacted negatively as they grew into adulthood and entered marriage, bringing guilt over past decisions, shame from past abuse, or fear of enjoying the gift of intimacy in its intended context. Today, we talk with Lori about reframing the Purity narrative and understand...

Is there a safe place in the church to be confused about our sexuality? If we admit to a struggle with same-sex attraction, how will our fellow Christians view us? These are the questions Zach and Kate had while growing up in the church. In this episode, Zach and Kate share how we, the body of Christ, can learn to come alongside our brothers and sisters instead of making them feel shunned and unwe...

Louis leads conversations with young adults on contentious issues of sexuality with the goal of presenting the gospel. He has found that the biggest roadblock keeping young people from seeing Jesus and being open to the gospel is the understanding of sexuality. Unfortunately, many find the Bible and Christianity rigid, judgmental, and unloving towards others with a different sexual orientation.  L...

We need to eliminate this idea of “the sex talk” and instead normalize healthy sexual conversation in our family to raise our kids with a Biblical understanding of sexuality. Today Cole and Caitlin Zick, directors of Moral Revolution, share how we can change the atmosphere, renew our thinking and restore what God intends sexuality to be. We talk about practical ways parents can start becoming educ...

All of us face different kinds of crises. In this episode, Caleb and Stefanie Rouse share that it can be tough to trust God during painful circumstances and remind us that it is always worth it. They share how the Bible came alive for them as their relationship with Jesus deepened and how they built spiritual intimacy into their relationship for it to thrive! More Resources: https://www.stefaniero...

Unfortunately, many of us are set up to fail regarding sex in marriage. Noah shares how the purity culture led him to believe that if he saved himself sexually, sex in marriage would be utterly satisfying, effortlessly enjoyable, and fulfilling. When it wasn’t, he turned to God in frustration and begged to be given what he thought he deserved. Noah shares how his relationship with God transformed...

What does it take to become a sexy couple?! Unfortunately,  so many of us have a neutral or negative perspective when it comes to sex. We can quickly settle for mediocre sexual intimacy and never learn how to enjoy God’s gift fully. In this episode, Dan Purcell shares how we can start the conversation with our spouse about what they enjoy, appreciate and desire, and past hurt or brokenness. More R...

John and Karen share a vulnerable, heart-wrenching story of betrayal from pornography, affairs, and escapism. Their transparency allows us to enter into their pain and brokenness as they re-live the sorrow and confusion they faced in their most challenging season. Yet through it all, God was faithful. This story of redemption is another example of God's ability to revive and reconcile two peo...

How can we build a deeper friendship with our spouse? Trey and Lea share how people don’t fall out of love; they fall out of friendship. They explain how a couple can build spiritual intimacy and connection to continue being soulmates, not roommates. We also learn how to keep the flirting alive and keep the connection strong long after saying, “I do.“ More Resources: https://strongermarriageworksh...

Dr. Jake Porter has the rare quality of being clinical and theologically trained. We have an incredible discussion about how couples can rebuild trust and connection and start having intimacy after betrayal. His practice, Daring Ventures, is world-renowned and sought after for its ability to offer hope and healing through the intensives and materials they produce. More Resources: https://www.youtu...

In this episode, Clinton and Charity share exciting insider information on what’s next for Restored 2 More Inc. Everything from re-branding the website, new offerings, vision, and mission and how you can be a part of it all! More Resources: https://restored2more.com/ https://restored2more.com/groups/ https://www.instagram.com/restored2more/ https://restored2more.com/donate/ Thanks for listening! W...

In this episode,  Francie Winslow shares incredible insight about sex, marriage, educating our children, and the mission of God! She describes how God creates our bodies and sexuality for good purposes, enjoyment, and an instrument of oneness with God and our spouse.  We discuss how to heal from harmful perspectives we may have developed and how we can experience God's design and plan for sex...

Getting to a place where we accept this part of our marriage story is so hard, and yet as soon as we do, the healing begins. Ashley and Asher share how multiple areas of sexual brokenness negatively impacted their relationship and how their story didn’t end there. Today they tell the story of how God has taken their brokenness, redeemed it, and now uses it to relate to others and empower them duri...

We all want someone to feel our pain, see our pain, and sit with us in our pain. Stacey shares with us the validation process, why it's such a struggle to learn, and why it's so important to attain. Listen as she shares her step-by-step guide to gaining victory through validation! More Resources: https://staceysadler.com/ Stacey@staceysadler.com for questions Our Resources: https://resto...

We all have a hole in our heart. Laurie shares how she tried to fill the normal desires of being seen, heard, and loved in the wrong places and soon found herself as a Christian in a same-sex relationship putting her at a crossroads of coming out as a lesbian atheist or committing suicide. She describes her non-church acceptable idols and how she discovered God’s love and His power to transform he...

Adam and Karissa are passionately committed to helping couples connect, find adventure, and discover their purpose for marriage!  So many of us desire deeper intimacy with our spouse but aren’t sure how to develop it.  Today, we talk about how to healthily communicate expectations to help us avoid conflict and create a deeper connection. They also share how couples can use their God-given senses t...

We often hear that marriage is hard and takes tremendous amounts of work (which it does), but today we wanted to focus on and remind others about the blessing and beautiful benefits that come as a result of doing the work! We share how the blessings of creating a joy-filled, honest, trustworthy, and intimate relationship don't compare to the work it takes! What constantly amazes us is how man...

Drew shares how he went from suffering from pornography addiction to husband material by understanding how to embrace his sexuality instead of fighting against it. In this episode, we dive into the importance of changing the way we view our sexuality, instead of exhausting ourselves by trying to get rid of our unwanted behaviors. By learning from the behavior, we discover where we need true healin...

Wondering how to have a marriage full of intimacy, deep connection, and a thriving relationship? Matthew and Joanna walk us through the Intimacy Pyramid, a structure they created that walks couples through how to build a relationship from the ground up! The wisdom shared in this podcast equips couples with the knowledge of creating safety, serving in love, engaging in healthy ways, and creating a...

In this episode, we take time to answer questions from you! You asked us, "are you still afraid of a relapse happening?" "how do you handle unwanted sexual thoughts in the bedroom?" and "how do you handle triggers and being patient in the process?"Also, an inside look at what's next for R2M and how together we are changing the world one couple at a time! Resource...

Carl Thomas is the Founder of Live Free Ministries, Live Free Wives and is the new CEO of XXX Church.  Carl started these ministries to help people live their best life  without the pain that porn ensues. He talks today about the power of community how it is one of the biggest ways to achieve freedom. We also chat about how the church is way behind on having honest conversations about sex and how...

What does gospel-centered sexuality mean? What is God's view of sex, and why does it matter? In this episode, we ask Dr. Juli Slattery,  founder of Authentic Intimacy,  to shed light on the topic of healthy sexuality and how our understanding of God's view of sex drastically impacts our lives. Also, check out her newest book, "Re-Thinking Sexuality," it is a game-changer! More...

Bonny Burns shares an amazing well-rounded understanding of what God desires for marriage! She has been researching and writing about God’s design for healthy sexual intimacy since 2012 on the blog Oysterbed7.com and on the popular podcast, Sex Chat for Christian Wives. We discuss how she was able to build a friendship with her spouse during the 90-day abstinence plan and the recovery journey. Be...