Sex Chat for Christian Wives

We welcome Debi Walter of The Romantic Vineyard to discuss date nights with your husband—why they matter, how to overcome obstacles, and specific ideas.

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From the Bible

If a man has recently married, he must not be sent to war or have any other duty laid on him. For one year he is to be free to stay at home and br...

This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns about how often you should have sex. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Our trio takes on the most common questions we receive from listeners, including whether you should do what he wants in bed, what happens to sexual desire after betrayal, and how to get your spouse to do what you need/want.

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This week's quickie is from J Parker about being responsive and engaged in both your marriage and in bed. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

You want to get help, but you don't know how to, or if you should, reveal stuff about your husband to others. We discuss how to talk about your husband in a way that honors him as a person but also gets you the help you need.

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From the Bible

So God created mankind i...

This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns with three ways you can fan the flame of sexual interest. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

We all want to be wanted, and our husbands are no exception. Initiating sex is a great way to communicate "I want you" to your husband, but it isn't always easy.

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This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns on how pressure can dampen the flame of desire. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

We discuss health challenges, family activities, work, etc. that can disrupt sexual intimacy in your marriage and how  to address it.

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From the Bible

"I have the right to do anything," you say—but not everything is beneficial. "I have the right to do anything"—but not everything is constructive. 1 Corinthians 10:23

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This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns on how gratitude can soften our hearts and lead to improved sexual connection.. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Through the years, we've encouraged wives to grow in the area of sexual intimacy. But how can we support our husbands to mature in their understanding and experience? We discuss.

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From the Bible

You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow...

This week's quickie is from J Parker about penis size. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

We discuss what sexual confidence is, what influences it, and how to have the confidence God wants you to have in your marriage.

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From the Bible

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22–23

Adam an...

This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns with ways to help your body feel peace in order to create space for pleasure. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

**Note: This episode was previously released but with audio problems. Those issues have been corrected.**

We address the messiness of sex—what contributes to it, what's normal (and what's not), and how to deal with the mess.

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From the Bible

Husband I have co...

This week's quickie is from J. Parker on how to make wearing lingerie work for you (whether or not your husband cares). Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

We answer listener questions about the struggle of having sexual intimacy after miscarriage, grieving the long lack of intimacy, whether a wife should self-pleasure after her husband's betrayal shut down sex, and how to maintain sexual intimacy with adult kids living at home.

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From the Bible

The Message Paraphrase of 1 Corinthians 7:3–6: Certainly—but only within a cert...

This week's quickie is from J Parker about quality vs. frequency. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Which sex research conclusions can we trust, especially as believers? In this second of a two-part series, we discuss sex research with licensed psychologist, college professor, and certified Christian sex therapist, Dr. Jessica McCleese.

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This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor with three ways to sexually surprise your husband. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

How did we come to research sex, and how reliable are the studies out there? In this first of a two-part series, we discuss sex research with licensed psychologist, college professor, and certified Christian sex therapist, Dr. Jessica McCleese.

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From the Bible

The heart of the di...

This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns is for mothers of young children who feel all touched out.. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Should you talk to others about your sex life? When? Who? How? We have all hands on deck—Bonny, Chris & J—to tackle that subject.

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From the Bible

The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26

One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs...

This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns about the importance of being connected to your own body and how it can lead to authenticity and pleasure. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

For many women, the body feels more like a battleground than a home. Jenn Schmidt of Intimate Covenant joins us to discuss how to make true peace with our bodies.

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From the Bible

So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he...

This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor with some ideas on incorporating moments of role playing into your lovemaking. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Pelvic floor therapist Dr. Jaclyn Napier joins us to discuss male sexual dysfunction—what it is, how to address it, and what practices might prevent it for those not experiencing it yet.

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Regent University's Cherish research team invites married adult women to take part in an important study on women's thoughts and feelings around their sexual experience. Participation involves completing a confidential 20-minute online survey. Your privacy will be fully respected and you may choose to opt out at any point; if you choose to participate, more information will be given with re...

This week's quickie is from J. Parker with four more differences between what you see on the screen and what happens in the sheets. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Stress can follow you into your marriage bed, shaping desire and connection. We unpack how it disrupts intimacy and what to do.

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From the Bible

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God...

This week's quickie is from J Parker with four differences between what you see on the screen and what happens in the sheets. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

What does sex that isn't mostly about orgasm look like? What does it mean to really savor your lovemaking? Slide your chair up to our (bistro) table this week and let's discuss!

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From the Bible

For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 54:5

I...

This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns with a tip to restore emotional connection and strengthen sexual intimacy. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

With special guest Julie Sibert of Intimacy in Marriage, we tackle listener questions about erectile dysfunction, moving during sex, and feeling semiconscious after orgasm.

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Aldrich Ministries is passionate about helping couples transform their marriages from surviving to thriving. They offer individual and couples coaching through convenient online video from the comfort of your own home. Regain hope and find healing with the Aldrich Ministries Coaching Network.

From the Bible

I made a covenant with my eyes not to look lustfully at a young woman. Job 31:1

I will conduct...

This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor about dealing with nonsexual baggage that affects your sex life. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

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With Chris, Bonny, and J all here, we address the ways sex can change due to aging, how you can respond, and what younger listeners can do to prepare for age-related changes.

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From the Bible

Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? Job 12:12

Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am...

This week's quickie is from J Parker about the benefits of hugging in your marriage. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

With special guest Vicki Tiede, we address a reality for some Christian heterosexual marriages, same-sex arousal or attraction. What does it mean? And what can you do?

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Aldrich Ministries is passionate about helping couples transform their marriages from surviving to thriving. They offer individual and couples coaching through convenient online video from the comfort of your own home. Regain hope and find healing with the Aldrich Ministries Coaching Network.

From the Bible

So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and...

This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns about shifting your focus from passion to connection. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Francie Winslow, of Female by Design, joins us today to talk about why and how you should prioritize kissing in your marriage.

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Regent University's Cherish research team invites married adult women to take part in an important study on women's thoughts and feelings around their sexual experience. Participation involves completing a confidential 20-minute online survey. Your privacy will be fully respected and you may choose to opt out at any point; if you choose to participate, more information will be given with regard to informed consent. Your responses will help shed light on...

This week's quickie is from J Parker with five ways you can let your husband know you enjoy sex. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!