Most married couples want more from their marriage, especially when it comes to sex. Intimate Covenant offers biblical teaching and resources to help achieve oneness with your spouse, resulting in a fuller relationship and an extraordinary sex life.Warning: This podcast is rated “explicit” because we cover necessary and important topics about married relationship and sex. We use frank language without being crude or crass. Our approach is biblical and wholesome, but not suitable for singles — especially not for children.
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The Intimate Covenant Podcast is a truly remarkable resource for couples seeking to deepen their communication, strengthen their marriage, and enhance their intimacy from a biblical perspective. As someone who has struggled with communication in my own relationship, I can attest to the transformative power of this podcast. It has helped my husband and me start conversations that we never thought possible and has given us the tools to navigate difficult topics with grace and understanding. We are forever grateful to Matt and Jen for bringing this invaluable resource into our lives.
One of the best aspects of The Intimate Covenant Podcast is its commitment to providing practical advice based on biblical principles. Matt and Jenn do an excellent job of exploring topics such as sex, marriage, and gender roles through a lens that honors God's design for relationships. They tackle these often overlooked subjects with sensitivity, grace, and honesty. This podcast creates a safe space for couples to explore these areas of their marriage without shame or judgment.
However, it is worth mentioning that some listeners may find certain episodes of The Intimate Covenant Podcast challenging or uncomfortable. The topics discussed can be sensitive in nature, particularly when it comes to discussing issues surrounding sex within a Christian context. While Matt and Jenn handle these topics with care, it may still require an open mind and willingness to engage in conversations that may feel unfamiliar or even taboo.
In conclusion, The Intimate Covenant Podcast is an invaluable resource for Christian couples seeking to cultivate a deeper connection in all aspects of their marriage. From communication strategies to navigating intimacy within a godly framework, Matt and Jenn provide practical wisdom rooted in biblical truth. While some episodes may challenge preconceived notions or push listeners outside their comfort zone, the potential rewards for growth and transformation make this podcast well worth the investment of time and attention. I wholeheartedly recommend The Intimate Covenant Podcast to any couple looking to strengthen their marriage through a biblically grounded approach
Send us a textDifficult conversations are at the heart of successful marriages, yet many struggle with vulnerability and emotional expression. We explore practical ways to share feelings authentically and address how to reveal past mistakes you've been hiding.Sharing your feelings can be a difficult conversation for some. This is a skill which may require intentional practice.Vulnerability is the heart of intimate relationships. Revealing the fullness of yourself is the only way to be loved for who you really are.Join us on Patreon to access our Emotion Wheel and other helpful resources: Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantMarried Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 We're a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that's nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDating Divas — https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Strengthening marriages one date at a time. Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANT Modest and classy premium lingerie, model-free. Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/ Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market. Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT" To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtSupport the show
Send us a textIn this episode, Matt & Jenn tackle the concept of "organic sex" and whether truly spontaneous intimacy is even possible in a long-term marriage. The myth that good sex should just naturally happen without planning or effort has damaged many marriages and created unrealistic expectations.• Sex is natural but not naturally perfect - it requires intentional cultivation• Many couples believe the Hollywood myth that passionate encounters should happen effortlessly • The best sex flows from creating space for connection across all dimensions of intimacy• Physical intimacy is not separate from emotional, spiritual, and intellectual connection• Seemingly "spontaneous" encounters are actually built on intentional groundwork• Great sex isn't about spontaneity but about co-creating an environment where intimacy flourishes• Most of what builds great sex happens outside the bedroom through everyday connection• When couples focus on building multi-level intimacy, sex becomes a natural byproductPlease support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 We're a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that's nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDating Divas — https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Strengthening marriages one date at a time. Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANT Modest and classy premium lingerie, model-free. Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/ Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market. Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT" To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenant www.intimatecSupport the show
Send us a textIn this episode, Matt & Jenn share an encore episode about reassessing your expectations for your marriage and moving the trajectory of your relationship through personal investment.Mature past the selfish motivations of relationship and begin to see the true fulfillment of covenant love built on self-sacrifice — in your marriage and in your relationship to God.Instead of asking "What do I want FROM my marriage?", change your perspective with a new question: “What do I want FOR my marriage?” Consider what more you can offer toward your covenant?Begin the assessment of your relationship with humility and self-reflection. Then, have a conversation with your spouse to determine what you can do for them and for your marriage. Download our State of the Covenant resource to help you assess your marriage and start the conversations to build better intimacy in 2025.intimatecovenant.com/shopMarriage Retreat 2025 registration opens February 14th: intimatecovenant.com/retreat Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDating Divas — https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANT Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/ Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT" To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & Jennwww.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtSupport the show
Send us a textIn this "Christmas Q&A Potpourri" episode, Matt & Jenn are sharing segments from previous live Q&A sessions. We're answering the following questions:Should I sacrifice my desire for sexual intimacy if my spouse does not desire sex?What are your favorite topics of conversation for rejuvenation and reconnection?How do I handle my spouse being defensive when i ask them any question?How do I grieve unmet expectations?How often should we be having date nights and get-aways?Do you have any suggestions for making our bedroom a sacred space?Get the "State of the Covenant" printable worksheet: https://intimatecovenant.com/shop/Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 We're a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that's nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDating Divas — https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Strengthening marriages one date at a time. Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANT Modest and classy premium lingerie, model-free. Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/ Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market. Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT" To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtSupport the show
Send us a textIn this episode, Matt & Jenn answer the following listener questions:What advice do you have for couples that have great sex but struggle talking about sex? We've tried conversation starters but the answers are always brief.I'm ashamed how much value I place on my spouses physical appearance. Self-improvement is a good virtue, but how do I ensure my motives are not immoral or shallowI enjoy sleeping naked. My wife hates it. How can I encourage her to try & embrace it regularly. It's a great sensual way to enjoy each other without having sex.I crave physical touch (not just sexually), as a pursuer how do ask for this without coming across as needy? Rub my back, hold my hand, hug me. How do I ask?Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 We're a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that's nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDating Divas — https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Strengthening marriages one date at a time. Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANT Modest and classy premium lingerie, model-free. Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/ Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market. Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT" To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Support the show
Send us a textIn this episode, Matt & Jenn share another set of clips from the Q&A session at our recent Annual Marriage Retreat. We cover the following questions:What ways can I warm my spouse up to more public displays of affection? Discuss navigating, in different seasons, sexual pursuer/responder roles switching. It's not a smooth transition and can be confusing.What if you are the sexual AND the emotional persuer??I love giving my wife oral pleasure. She never reciprocates yet enjoys receiving. How do I keep from feeling resentful & help her to grow her desire for this?Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 We're a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that's nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDating Divas — https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Strengthening marriages one date at a time. Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANT Modest and classy premium lingerie, model-free. Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/ Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market. Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT" To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtSupport the show
Send us a textThis episode is an excerpt from the live Q&A session at the 2024 Annual Marriage Retreat. We're sharing our response to the following question: “Can you go into further detail on how the act of sex can glorify God?” We're also sharing our responses to questions about sex toys, solo masturbation, modeling a healthy sexual relationship for your kids, and when to talk to your kids about pornography.We also want to thank the sponsors of this year's Retreat:Married DanceCoconuThe Dating DivasHonoring IntimatesGinger & PeachUltimate IntimacyShow Her OffThe Adventure ChallengeJ. ParkerPlease support these affiliate companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 We're a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that's nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — https://www.coconu.com Coconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDating Divas — https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Strengthening marriages one date at a time. Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANT Modest and classy premium lingerie, model-free. Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/ Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market. Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT" To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtSupport the show
Send us a textIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the complaint, "My spouse never initiates sex." So, whose job is it, anyway? How can I get my spouse to initiate more often?Whether it's sexual connection or any other aspect of your relationship, if you sense a lack of it in your relationship, it's up to you to initiate what is missing.If you feel like you are the only one initiating, keep striving. But, recognize — with gratitude — that your spouse may be contributing a whole lot more to your sexual and emotional relationship than what you immediately recognize.Responders, you can learn to initiate in ways that are comfortable for you and this effort will speak volumes of love to your pursuer.Also, check out our eCourses, available on our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/coursesWhat Does Sex Mean To My Spouse?If you've been married for more than 5 minutes, you recognize that you and your spouse see sex differently. Our intention with this eCourse is to challenge you to think about your sexual relationship in ways that you might not have ever considered before. We want to facilitate deep introspection and fruitful conversations between you and your spouse to help you build intimacy and oneness.Make Better ConnectionsWe all suffer occasions when our attempts to connect are ignored or rejected. This course will help you make better connections in your marriage — emotionally and sexually. Learn to pursue and respond to your spouse with passionate, irresistible vulnerabilityPlease support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenant To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn compare the sexual relationship to a hurricane. Sex, like a hurricane, is a powerful, God-given force. While we can't direct the path of a hurricane, quiet the gale-force winds, or suppress the rising waters, we do have control over the effects of sex in our own marriages.The forces of a hurricane are mostly destructive. But the power of sexual desire can be channeled to constructive, passionate and intimate relationship.The damage of hurricane-driven wind and water is unavoidable, but the damage of poorly planned sex is entirely preventable.When confronted by unexpected storms in your sex-life, use these challenges to further demonstrate your creativity and self-sacrificial love.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDating Divas — https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes! To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to a listener's email from a wife who is feeling rejected because her husband, the usual sexual pursuer, has stopped initiating. We'll explore some of the reasons this might be happening and what she can do about it. Plus, we give some personal updates and exciting announcements about the future of Intimate Covenant.Sexual pursuers may stop for many reasons and it's often more complicated that just hormones.A change in this dynamic in your relationship should never be ignored and requires an important conversation.The pursuer in this dynamic must be willing to respond with enthusiasm and continue to reach out to make connections wherever possible.Use this link to get your 2024 Dating Divas Marriage Bundle: https://shop.thedatingdivas.com/discount/INTIMATE2024?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fmarriage-bundle-2024Kingdom Singles - HoustonFor more information and to register: www.intimatecovenant.com/HOUsinglesIntimate Covenant eCourses:www.intimatecovenant.com/coursesPlease support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss some of the latest TikTok relationship tests and whether there is something we can learn about our marriages from these viral trends. If you really want to test your relationship, pick up a mirror rather than a microscope. Only you can change you. “Turn towards” rather than “turning away” from your spouse by making and receiving bids for connection.Whether your prior rejections have been intentional or unintentional, challenge yourself to see and lean into those bids for connection from your spouse.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenant To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt and Jenn discuss the resurging popularity of sleeping in separate bedrooms. We'll consider the reasons why a couple might choose this option and whether it might be wise for your marriage. In addition, we'll discuss some of the consequences of spouses who have separate bedtimes.Every step we take away from our spouses, especially physically, has inevitable negative long-term consequences for the relationship. The decision to sleep apart should be weighed carefully and be constantly reevaluated. As much as is within your power, eliminate the barriers to sleeping together so that you can get be in bed with each other as often as possible.Likewise, separate bedtimes also promote emotional and physical drift away from each other, allowing opportunity for selfishness and betrayal.As promised, here are the sources for the data that we referenced in this episode: Elsey, Taylor et al. “The role of couple sleep concordance in sleep quality: Attachment as a moderator of associations.” Journal of sleep research vol. 28,5 (2019): e12825. Drews HJ, Drews A. Couple Relationships Are Associated With Increased REM Sleep-A Proof-of-Concept Analysis of a Large Dataset Using Ambulatory Polysomnography. Front Psychiatry. 2021 May 10;12:641102.Richter, K., Adam, S., Geiss, L., Peter, L., & Niklewski, G. (2016). Two in a bed: The influence of couple sleeping and chronotypes on relationship and sleep. An overview. Chronobiology International, 33(10), 1464–1472. Troxel WM; Buysse DJ; Matthews KA; Kravitz HM; Bromberger JT; Sowers M; Hall MH. Marital/cohabitation status and history in relation to sleep in midlife women. SLEEP 2010;33(7):973-981.Chiao, Chi et al. “Loneliness in older parents: marital transitions, family and social connections, and separate bedrooms for sleep.” BMC geriatrics vol. 21,1 590. 22 Oct. 2021Larson JH, Crane DR, Smith CW. (1991). Morning and night couples: The effect of wake and sleep patterns on marital adjustment. J Marital Fam Ther. 17:53–65.Ulfberg J, Carter N, Talback M, Edling C. (2000). Adverse health effects among women living with heavy snorers. Health Care Women Int. 21:81–90.Gordon, A. M., & Chen, S. (2014). The Role of Sleep in Interpersonal Conflict: Do Sleepless Nights Mean Worse Fights? Social Psychological and Personality Science, 5(2), 168-175.Cartwright, R D, and S Knight. “Silent partners: the wives of sleep apneic patients.” Sleep vol. 10,3 (1987): 244-8. Cascais Costa C, Afreixo V, Cravo J. Impact of Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment on Marital Relationships: Sleeping Together Again? Cureus. 2023 Oct 5;15(10):e46513.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantTo send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & Jenn www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share some experiences from their recent trip to China and some life-changing lessons they are bringing back. We think these lessons will impact your marriage too!It's easy to lose focus on eternal priorities and purpose. Revisit this conversation with your spouse frequently.Changing your circumstances will not change your marriage. To improve your marriage, you have to lean into the conflict and learn to better serve your spouse.We are deeply grateful for all of the amazing and beautiful people whom we have encountered in our Intimate Covenant journey — even those on the other side of the world. Thanks for sharing yourselves with us!Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenant To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share excerpts from several different live Q&A sessions recorded at previous live events.- How do you differentiate between responsive sexual desire and a medical problem resulting in a lack of sex drive?- How can I keep striving for spiritual and emotional intimacy when my spouse is reluctant to do so?- How can I overcome shame in my physical appearance that hinders me from giving myself to and fully enjoying physical intimacy with my spouse?- Is it primarily a man's responsibility to redeem a marriage?- Do you have suggestions to make the bedroom a special place for us?Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenant To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share some important news and updates, including a fun blooper reel.There are multiple ways to help support Xander Moody and his family.GiveSendGo (https://www.givesendgo.com/supportxander) - This is a crowdfunding site launched by Xander's baseball team organization. Blessings Overflow:Mail checks (avoid transaction fees) with “Xander Moody” in the memo line to:Blessings Overflow 9114 Hermitage LnAlvaton, KY 42122Venmo (https://account.venmo.com/u/BG-BlessingsOverflow): "Xander Moody" in the message.@BG-BlessingsOverflowFaceBook: Xander Moody Updates https://www.facebook.com/people/Xander-Moody-Updates/61557283076688/We would love to see you blow up their social media and their donation site. Thank you for supporting the Moodys and for remembering them before our Father's throne in your prayers.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenant To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share segments from the live Q&A session at the Tampa Marriage Day on March 2nd, including:How to connect sexually, even during periods of conflictHow to learn contentment when I desire a certain sex act, but my spouse doesn'tHow to avoid complacency when things seem “good”How to navigate different preferences for sexual frequencyHow to encourage spiritual growth and accountabilityDon't miss early-bird pricing for the Annual Marriage Retreat. Save your spot and save some money with just a $200 deposit by March 15th. Space is limited.https://www.intimatecovenant.com/retreatPlease support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenant To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share their responses to a few anonymous questions posed by attendees at a recent Marriage Day in Austin, TX.What are some ways we can help prevent our children from feeling shame about sex in marriage to stop the feeling we were raised with?Is it OK for me time in a successful marriage?How to deal with past relationships interfering with current one… as in constantly comparing oneself to another…If I am disinclined toward sex and my spouse feels guilty for initiating (or vice versa), what can we do to improve our time spent on sexual intimacy?Is it a sin when saying no to sex due to the demands of the day?Is it OK to "keep a secret" from your spouse?Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenant To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn answer a listener's question about shifting roles roles in the pursuer/responder dynamic. But first, a few important announcements:"Covenant Conversations" is the official name for the daily exercise formerly known as "Daily Check-in." Our thanks to Lamar Schrei for suggesting this!Registration for the Intimate Covenant Annual Marriage Retreat opens on Valentine's Day! www.intimatecovenant.com/retreatPlan to join us for the 7th annual Marriage Retreat in Houston, TX — September 19-21. Registration opens on Valentine's Day.A shift in the roles of pursuers and responders is common in all relationships. Sometimes these role changes signal something detrimental to the relationship. Often they simply represent typical patterns of growth or seasonal shifts in the relationship.In a healthy relationship, labeling who is the pursuer and who is the responder is far less important than making sure that there is frequent and healthy pursuit and response in all realms of intimacy.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchase To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to a listener's question about struggling to recover from an infrequent and unhealthy sexual relationship.Struggles with sex in a marriage must not be ignored. Intervention and difficult conversations can save YEARS of suffering and shame; even save the marriage itself.The fundamental criteria for a wife to want more sex or different sex, is that the wife must have the expectation of sex worth having.The conflict of sexual frequency and/or sexual variety requires an ongoing conversation and a commitment from each to have as much connecting sex as necessary to promote oneness in the relationship.ALSO, please vote on social media or by email to rename our Daily Check-In Exercise. Here's the finalists:Covenant ConversationsConnection PointQuickie ConnectionANNOUNCING: Tampa Marriage Day, March 2register here: https://intimatecovenant.com/tampaPlease support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the accomplishments of 2023 and look forward to opportunities in 2024 for Intimate Covenant. We encourage you to do the same for your marriage with a State of the Covenant conversation. For real progress in your marriage, it's important to critically evaluate the past and to set goals for the future.A thorough evaluation of your marriage should include assessment of each realm of intimacy: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical.Please help support Intimate Covenant by sharing and rating the podcast. We would be especially grateful for you to join us on Patreon.RESOURCES:State of the Covenant - conversation guide: https://intimatecovenant.com/product/state-of-the-covenant/State of the Covenant podcast episodes:Episode 74 — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1253489/9821679 Episode 126 — https://www.buzzsprout.com/1253489/11931486 Sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.-----------------------------------------------Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn describe, in detail, the 15-minute ritual conversation that will deepen the intimacy and connection in your marriage.Meaningful conversationExpressions of gratitude and praisePray togetherWe referred to these conversation starter resources:Ultimate Intimacy Conversation Starter Cards: https://shop.ultimateintimacy.com/products/conversation-starters-card-deckGottman Card Decks: https://www.gottman.com/couples/products/?fwp_couples_products=card-decksSend us your creative name for this Daily Check-In Ritual and we'll send you FREE, EXCLUSIVE Intimate Covenant SWAG!podcast@intimatecovenant.comPlease support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn answer three listener questions about passionless sex:"How can I stop thinking of sex as an obligation when it's physically painful? While we wait for physical healing, how can I enjoy this part of our marriage?”“How do you navigate pleasing your spouse when you have no sexual desire and prefer not being touched at all?”“How can I enjoy a particular sex act that I get a lot of pleasure from but they do not, but they are willing to do it because they love me.”In summary,Refuse to let sex become passionless and simply a place of obligation — for yourself or your spouse.To help improve your own desire and passion, start by trying to focus on one simple thing that can anticipate and enjoy each time you make love.Don't settle for passionless sex with your spouse. Seek to compassionately understand your spouse's challenges and seek only sex that is connecting and mutually pleasurable.Relevant previous episodes:Episode 76 - Does My Spouse Owe Me Sex? (1/17/2022)Episode 31- When Sex Is Painful (3/8/2021)STATE OF THE COVENANT:It's almost a New Year and a great time to think about reassessing the state of your marriage and setting some goals together to improve the strength and intimacy of your relationship. Consider our resource to help get these important conversations started: The State of the CovenantSupport these business that support Intimate Covenant:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and hThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss how to handle the inevitable emotional and sexual rejections in your marriage relationship.Rejection almost always occurs due to multiple factors that have to do with how you are presenting the bid and with your spouse's circumstances.Angry outbursts or pouting will not get you what you want - rather, these kinds of reactions prove that you are unsafe, self-centered, and undesirable.Instead, consider the perfect pursuer, Jesus. Even he gets rejected a majority of times. Follow his example and pursue relentlessly and selflessly.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn are sharing several segments from Q&A sessions that didn't make it into a previous episode. But, these questions are too good to leave out, so we're excited to include them here!Here's what we're covering:How do I have sex when I'm disappointed in or upset with my spouse?How can we handle infertility with faith and godliness?Should we film ourselves having sex?How can I overcome body shame that is hindering my sexual enjoyment and relationship?How to have deeper emotionally connective conversations?Sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.-----------------------------------------------Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimatecovenant for 20% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 20% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn are pulling from submitted questions regarding the theme of female orgasms. Specifically, how can a husband help his wife orgasm? How can a wife learn to orgasm in different ways? And how important is a wife's orgasm, anyway?Take-Aways: Husbands often place far too much emphasis on their wives orgasm and miss the far more important goal of seeking connection during sex.If a wife seeks to improve her ability to orgasm, a better understanding of her barriers is required. Seek to understand any possible places of sexual shame. Lean into the journey to explore your own body and sexuality.Sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.-----------------------------------------------Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 (Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. )Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseThe Adventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.comUse coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase.To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donatewww.intimatecovenant.comIntimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the hymen -- facts and fiction -- as well as other misconceptions about the concept of virginity.There is no “virginity test.” The presence, absence, or any other physical appearance of a hymen is not a reliable indicator of a woman's previous sexual activity. The same is true for vaginal bleeding or pain with initial sexual experience. Every women has a different experience.“Virginity” does not determine someone's worth as a person or as a future spouse.While the ideal is that a person refrain from premarital sex, a person's current sexual attitudes and behaviors are far more important than their past.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn reminisce over some of the highlights of this year's annual Marriage Retreat and share a segment from the live Q&A session, including:I'm too embarrassed to try new things. How do I get over my sexual shame?Sex is Messy.What's a reasonable sexual frequency for a male?How to deal with a busy and distracted spouse?Is sexual humor appropriate? We also want to thank our sponsors for contributing to the success of this year's Retreat:J. Parker of Hot, Holy & Humorous — http://hotholyhumorous.com/Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/Ultimate Intimacy — https://ultimateintimacy.com/CoCoNu — https://coconu.com/Dating Divas — https://www.thedatingdivas.com/Adventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com/Join us next year in The Woodlands, TX, September 19-21, 2024!!!To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss some of the challenges to great sex and the work required for the rewarding, lifelong journey of an intimate and fulfilling sexual relationship.Believing that great sex just occurs spontaneously and effortlessly is actually preventing us from achieving good sex.Great sex, like any other mastery, is the product of consistent, intentional work over time.Take responsibility for your part in growing your sexual relationship. Then, commit yourself to learning, cultivating and expanding your sex towards greater oneness.Sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.-----------------------------------------------Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchase To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode Matt & Jenn share another live Q&A session - this time from a recent Marriage Day in Saint Louis. We respond to the following questions:What are some examples of a kingdom-purpose for a marriage? What's a good way to come up with a vision/purpose?How to heal your sex life and trust after sexual immorality (eg porn, lust)How do I move past my spouses past sexual experiences with others before our marriage?Would you give an example of how to “reset” if we've become distant/feel alone/another reason?Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to an email from a bride-to-be regarding her concerns about first-time sexual intercourse. We also address concerns about sexual pain relevant to all married couples.Pain with intercourse is not a rare circumstance and may occur for many reasons. The good news is that there are solutions for nearly every cause.Some discomfort may occur for a new wife as her body becomes accustomed to the process of sexual intercourse.The keys to reducing or preventing sexual pain are lubrication and to go slow enough to achieve maximum arousal.If you experience pain during sex, stop immediately. Talk to your spouse about it and seek help from a health care provider.Sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchase To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share some clips from a recent live Q&A session at our Marriage Weekend in Seattle. We covered these questions:- Explain what you mean by “newness is required in the sexual relationship"?- How to increase romantic intimacy when life isn't romantic?- How often should we schedule date night? - What are some ways we can be spontaneous with sex with kids in the house?- What are some ways a responder can prepare for intimacy later in the day?- Can the afterglow actually be a fore glow?The Intimate Covenant Podcast is sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the negative impacts of pornography use -- even if it occurred before you were married. We also address the unmarried about how to deal with the challenges of finding out that your potential spouse has a porn problem.Pornography is a negative influence in society and may manifest terrible consequences even if a spouse used pornography before they were married.Prior to getting married, this issue must be addressed in conversation and counseling. Don't get married unless you are assured that your future spouse has dealt with past bondage to pornography.Those of us with influence in the lives of singles, need to be a resource to help prepare them to avoid the dangers of pornography and be a resource to help young people deal with the potentially devastating consequences on their future marriages.Previous episodes about the problems of pornography:#113 - Q&A from 2022#91 - Sex and spirituality#62 - 2021 Retreat Q&A#49 & #51 - Betrayed and Betrayer's roles in healing#11 - Dealing with Pornography in your marriageThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchase To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share personal advice about how to find comfort and healing in your marriage while suffering deep loss.Share open and honest conversations about emotions, memories, fears, and needs.Find solace and support in each other. Prioritize emotional, mental, spiritual and sexual connection.Lean on your spiritual family and don't be afraid to seek professional help.To purchase the 2023 DATING DIVAS MARRIAGE BUNDLE, including the brand new eCourse by Intimate Covenant, "What Does Sex Mean to My Spouse?":https://thedatingdivas.myshopify.com/discount/INTIMATE2023?redirect=%2Fproducts%2Fmarriage-bundle-2023 or the coupon code "INTIMATE2023"(Note: the sale is not live until July 17th.)The Intimate Covenant Podcast is sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase.To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss better ways for pursuers -- emotional or sexual -- to better communicate and initiate connection.Poor pursuit and poor initiation result in missed connection and feelings of rejection — intentional or unintentional.Pursuit should not include criticism, shame or other forms of pressure. Instead, offer an appeal for connection and an invitation to co-create.Be specific with your invitation to avoid miscommunications and hidden expectations.The Intimate Covenant Podcast is sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.-----------------------------------------------Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchase To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to a husband's desperate email about his wife's loss of sexual interest. Is the re anything he can do about it?A wife's sex drive is negatively impacted by many obstacles and challenges. As a husband, don't be another reason your wife doesn't want to have sex!Prioritize the whole relationship and the sex will almost certainly improve. Sex is best when you both feel valued, appreciated and pursued.Nourish and cherish your wife. Anything you can do to reduce your wife's stress load can allow more space for her to stoke her sexual spark of desire-----------------------------------------------The Intimate Covenant Podcast is sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.com"Where finances meet faith and family."-----------------------------------------------Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
Sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.------------------------------------------------In this episode, Matt & Jenn share several segments from previous live Q&A sessions which we haven't included in an episode before. These leftovers won't be stale! Here's what we cover:Do you have any specific tips to train yourself to stop defaulting to "logistic" conversations and encourage more emotionally connective conversations?How can you differentiate between "withdrawal" and an actual medical lack of sex drive?How can I overcome shame in my physical appearance that hinders me from fully giving myself to and and enjoying physical intimacy with my spouse?What can I do to keep striving towards spiritual and emotional intimacy when my husband is not interested in implementing practical ways to do so?What are the limits of appropriate conversations about sex and intimacy with other Christian friends?What are some ways of connecting during the day with my spouse? Because of our jobs, we rarely ever wake up or go to bed at the same time.Have you found that with pursuer/responder, couples can sometimes be both at different times?When healing from sexual trauma within the relationship, would boundaries help or harm the healing process?Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
Sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.-----------------------------------------------In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to listener feedback about the impacts of sexual shame on the marriage relationship.sexual shame results in sexual relationships that are disconnected & withdrawn. Sexual pursuers and responders tend to be impacted by sexual shame differently. Pursuers often bear unnecessary guilt for having sexual desire. Responders have learned to resist sexual thought or activity.Intimate relationship is the ultimate antidote for shame. Co-create new meaning for sex with your Beloved.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
Sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.-----------------------------------------------In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to two listener emails about one-sided sex and asking your spouse for orgasm. The purpose of sexual desire is to point us toward intimate connection with God and with each other. When we fail to see the spiritual significance of sex, we miss the opportunity for fullness of pleasure and intimacy.Present circumstances may limit how my sexual availability is manifested; but I must always offer the fulness of what I have to give — physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally.Conversations about sexual expectations can help avoid disappointment and resentment.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
Sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisors -- www.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.-----------------------------------------------In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the biblical principles that should govern the use of sex toys in the holy marriage bed. The Bible does not specifically address the use of sex toys in the marriage bed. But, even without a specific prohibition, careful consideration and wisdom are indicated.Sex toys can be useful for couples to inject an occasional element of novelty and "spice" into their sexual routines.Couples who suffer from sexual challenges or dysfunctions may use sex toys as an aid to help bring sexual pleasure and connection back into their relationship.However, there is great danger for the relationship if a couple (or individual spouse) is using sex toys as a substitution for intimacy or a short-cut to avoid physical or emotional arousal.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
Sponsored by: Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comIn this episode, Matt & Jenn answer questions posed at the 2023 Nashville Marriage Day. We had a lovely time with this group and they asked some great questions, including:Do you have advice on communicating when needs aren't being met without coming across as selfish or making my spouse feel like a failure?In an effort to spice things up, is there anything a Christian couple should steer away from to protect your minds and your intimacy?How do you continue being vulnerable if your spouse repeatedly gets defensive, shuts down, shifts blame, or doesn't change when you try?What does praying together look like?How do you recommend injecting sexual tension throughout the day?Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
Sponsored by: Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.-----------------------------------------------In this episode, Matt & Jenn chat with Justin Gerhardt, creator of the Holy Ghost Stories Podcast AND our special guest performer at the Intimate Covenant Annual Marriage Retreat. Justin will be performing a live storytelling for our limited audience. This year, the Retreat is September 21-23 in The Woodlands, TX. Space is limited and we are already filling up fast. Details and registration here: www.intimatecovenant.com/retreatIf you are not already subscribed to the Holy Ghost Stories podcast, DO IT! Your vision of the Old Testament and of Yahweh, Himself, will be transformed by Justin's textually accurate and deeply evocative storytelling.www.holyghoststories.orgOur deep thanks to Justin, for this incredible conversation. We're delighted to share it with you!Join us on Patreon to see the full length video recording of this conversation!www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantPlease support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode, Matt & Jenn answer some of the questions from the Tampa Marriage Day 2023.Name the three greatest examples of marriage in the Bible.How to have a conversation with your spouse about something they think is “dirty”?What if I feel that I've married the wrong person?What does it look like to see my spouse as the image of God and hold them in awe?Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn SchmidtThe Intimate Covenant Podcast is honored to be sponsored by:Open Door Financial Advisorswww.opendoorfa.comWhere finances meet faith and family.Derek, at Open Door, is helping Jenn and I find financial solution to build a future around our values and dreams. We personally and highly recommend Open Door to all of our listeners -- young, old, wealthy or middle class. Open Door can help guide your financial future while while keeping an eye on the eternal destination ahead.
In this episode Matt and Jenn respond to two listener questions regarding expectations about orgasm:My husband's efficient/impatient personality prevents me from mentally and physically “getting there” for fear I'm taking too long. How do we strive for better?It feels like my husband only feels satisfied with our sex if I orgasm… but sometimes I don't feel like orgasming but still want to please him… thoughts?How are these questions the same? What do these questions tell us about misconceptions we might have in our own sex lives regarding orgasm.Each spouse is responsible to address the sexual desires and needs of the other - without selfishness, resentment, or apathy.That said, orgasm is not the only, or even the most important, indicator of sexual success. Rather, connection and mutual pleasure should be the focus of your sex.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn reveal the guest performer for the Annual Marriage Retreat in September. Also, we'll share about our personal struggles in balancing this ministry and some restructuring of our vision for Intimate Covenant as we move forward into new opportunities.Look for the next intimate Covenant episode in TWO weeks, and every 2 weeks going forward. The Intimate Covenant Marriage Retreat is September 21-23. Registration opens on February 14th. This year, the Marriage Retreat will feature a special guest performance by Justin Gerhardt, of the Holy Ghost Stories podcast. You will not want to miss this special weekend.Register for the Annual Marriage Retreat here: www.intimatecovenant.com/retreatFor more about Justin Gerhardt and the Holy Ghost Stories podcast: www.holyghoststories.orgWe can't recommend this podcast highly enough! We think your whole family will love it!Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantOr, consider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share a recording from the Q&A session at a recent Marriage Day event in Dallas, TX. Some challenging questions that we discussed are:How often should a couple have sex?How can we still have great sex with a house full of kids?What if we are both sexual responders?How can learn to stop pouting when I get rejected?What can be done about ED and other sexual dysfunction?What are common insecurities that wives face?Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn are joined by Christian sex blogger and author (and friend), J. Parker of Hot, Holy & Humorous, to discuss the non-typical dynamic when the wife is the sexual pursuer.While not the majority, relationships where the wife has the higher sexual desire is certainly more common than many would think.Most of the time, this dynamic does not indicate physical, emotional, or spiritual problems in the relationship— it is simply a result of individual variability and circumstances.Thankfully, more people are now willing to talk about this dynamic more openly, including our friend J Parker of Hot, Holy & Humorous. For more from J. Parker, check out her website: https://hotholyhumorous.com/We can recommend, without hesitation, her blog, her podcasts, and her books to ALL married couples. Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn compare all of the different birth control options -- how they work, their advantages and disadvantages.The decision whether to use birth control should be carefully considered after you've considered whether your motivations stem from a sense of responsible use of God's blessings in your life or whether you are being motivated by selfish and materialistic desires.The specific methodology of birth control that you use should be chosen based on important criteria including: mode of action, convenience, efficacy, risks, compatibility, and reversibility.Many options are available and couples should reconsider this conversation frequently to determine what method is best for their current circumstances.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn encourage couples to make intentional and biblically informed decisions about birth control.The conversation about birth control must start by rejecting society's notion that children are a negative to my personal life and to society. Rather, we must view children as God sees them — a sacred blessing and holy responsibility.That said, responsible management of childbearing does not seem to be defiant of God's command to “be fruitful and multiply” so long as the Christian faithfully accepts God's will and His grace in any outcome.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share their method of critically assessing the state of their own marital intimacy and some tips on how to have the conversation about setting goals for better connection. For real progress in your marriage, it's important to critically evaluate the past and to set goals for the future.A thorough evaluation of your marriage should include assessment of each realm of intimacy: spiritual, mental, emotional, and physical.In setting relationship goals, I need to define what I am going to change individually with specific and realistic plan.We took our own “State of the Covenant” conversation and created a detailed form with conversation starters and a step-by-step breakdown of the process that we use to regularly assess our relationship status and to set intimacy-building goals. We've organized our conversation and the form around the four realms intimacy: spiritual, mental, emotional and physical.Free for Patreon subscribers. Join us at Patreon to support our mission to spread God's message for intimate marriage and holy sexuality. For as little as $5/month, your contribution will help offset the material costs of producing this podcast and fund upcoming new projects. Your subscription will give you access to our monthly newsletter and other exclusive resources, including the State of the Covenant form.You can also find the form in our store on the website: https://intimatecovenant.com/product/state-of-the-covenant/ Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn consider the question, "What do I want from my marriage?" Is there a better question as we consider New Year's resolutions for our marriages?Mature past the selfish motivations of relationship and begin to see the true fulfillment of covenant love built on self-sacrifice — in your marriage and in your relationship to God.For this new year (and everyday), ask the questions, “What do I want FOR my marriage?” “What more can I give TO this covenant?”Begin the assessment of your relationship with humility and self-reflection. Then, have a conversation with your spouse to determine what you can do for them and for your marriage.Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn suggest some meaningful wedding gift ideas that may not be on the engaged couple's registry.Rather than an arbitrary choice from the wedding registry, consider a more thoughtful and relationship-focused wedding gift for the newlyweds in your life.Providing resources for date nights or getaways is a great way to invest in a young couple.Professional counseling or coaching can be an incredibly impactful gift to help provide relationship and communication tools for a healthy and vibrant marriage that will far outlast the toaster oven they registered for.Great Books for Married Couples:Sacred Marriage by Gary ThomasCherish by Gary ThomasHot, Holy and Humorous by J. ParkerThe Good Girl's/Guy's Guide to Great Sex by Sheila & Keith GregoireMarried Sex by Gary Thomas & Debra FiletaDate Night Gifts:The Adventure Challenge Books — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase.Ultimate Intimacy Conversation Starters Card Deck: https://shop.ultimateintimacy.com/products/conversation-starters-card-deckGottman Card Decks: https://www.gottman.com/couples/products/?fwp_couples_products=card-decksTo arrange premarital or newlywed couple coaching, contact us: feedback@intimatecovenant.comPlease support these companies that support Intimate Covenant:Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 Shop from this link and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coupon Code: intimateconvenant for 15% off your purchaseAdventure Challenge — https://www.theadventurechallenge.com Use coupon code: intimatecovenant for 10% off your purchase. To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & JennPS — If you have been blessed by the message of this podcast, we would deeply appreciate your support by donating to our mission of spreading God's plan for intimate marriage and holy sexuality.Join us at Patreon: www.patreon.com/intimatecovenantConsider a one-time gift: www.intimatecovenant.com/donate www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
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