Podcasts about sex and marriage

There was a season in my marriage when we were having sex… but something still felt painfully off.We weren't fighting. We were doing the “right” things.But emotionally, we were disconnected — and I felt it most clearly in the bedroom.We were going through the motions — like fast food intimacy.It gave us temporary relief but left us hungry for something deeper.Maybe you know what that feels like…Maybe sex has become a routine task you check off the list.Or maybe it's been so long, you don't even know where to begin.Maybe you're wondering: Is something wrong with me… with us?You're not alone — and nothing is wrong with you.AND something different is possible.In this week's episode of AwakenYou in Your Marriage, I talk about:Why sex can become a substitute for emotional connection — and how to tell the differenceHow to shift from “performance” to presenceWhat I did in my own marriage to stop blaming and start healingWhy foreplay starts right after sex ends (this insight is a game changer!)And a powerful visualization to help you reconnect with what your heart really wantsIf sex has become disconnected, distant, or just not what you hoped it would be, I invite you to listen in.You are not broken. You're just human. And your desire for meaningful connection is not too much — it's holy ground. Let's honor it.CBS News Interview: 6 Tips For A Healthy & Loving RelationshipUnlock deeper connection in your marriage with my free guide, Daily Prompts for Deeper Connection with Your Spouse—get it now! Start feeling more connected and loved in your marriage today with my free Reclaim More Love in Just 3 Days process. This process will have you learning how to shift your focus, in a healthy way, and nurture thoughts that build connection and transform how you feel about your marriage. More resources and how you can start the process of Awakening(YourTrue)You and being the partner who creates your best version of what marriage looks like for you: https://christinebongiovanni.com/Join my AwakenYou newsletter for weekly marriage tips and early announcements of upcoming offerings.Book your free Courageous Love Conversation here.InstagramFac...

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Sex and Marriage, with Pete Chiofalo by Keller, Texas

SWM 150 - Control, sex and marriage. Check out the blog post here for more details and links.Last month, I watched a great video by Gary Thomas and his wife Lisa on how a controlling spirit can harm a marriage. It got me thinking: In Christian circles, we often struggle to define the difference between healthy leadership and damaging control—both in marriage and in our relationship with God.Why is it that surrendering to God is seen as good, but demanding control from a spouse is harmful? The key, I believe, is consent and love. When surrender is freely given and motivated by love, it can bring freedom and joy. But when control is forced, it leads to resentment and broken trust.In this post, I'm sharing some personal stories and lessons we've learned about navigating these tricky dynamics in marriage.Links in this podcast episode:Gary Thomas - Substack - A controlling spirit can devestate a marriageSWM 108 - What does the Bible say about hell?Sexual Frequency - Why I don't worry anymoreBecoming More Sexually Engaged Course - For Christian WivesSexy Photos Course - For Christian WivesBecoming More Sexually Engaged Course - For Christian WivesFollow us on Facebook, Instagram and TwitterIf you'd like to discuss the questions as they come in, consider joining our private forum.Thank you to all our faithful supporters!If you like that there are no ads in our podcast and want to keep it that way, check out our support page for more info.  Even $5/month makes a difference.Lastly, if you like our podcast, please rate it as it helps others know this is a good resource to help with their marriage. You managed to find us, help someone else do the same and receive the same benefits to their relationship.

Marriage isn't just about romance or building a life together. It's God's tool for something so much bigger. In this message, Pastor Aaron breaks down how God uses your relationship to stretch you, shape you, and prepare you for your calling. It's not just about happiness—it's about holiness. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this one's for you. Thank you for enjoying this life changing message from Radiant Church. We pray this moves you closer to Christ and encourages you. For more life changing resources, visit us at www.weareradiant.com.

What does it mean to be whole? Pastor JJ shares a powerful message that flips the script on singleness, marriage, identity, and purpose. Whether you're single, dating, or married, God wants you to live from a place of wholeness—not dependence. Learn how to guard your heart, know yourself, and get ready for the relationship that matters most: the one with your Savior. Thank you for enjoying this life changing message from Radiant Church. Thank you for enjoying this life changing message from Radiant Church. We pray this moves you closer to Christ and encourages you. For more life changing resources, visit us at www.weareradiant.com.

In this message, Pastor Aaron unpacks what true love really looks like. Real love isn't just something you feel—it's something you live out.. Using the acronym love, Pastor Aaron breaks down four key attributes of genuine, Christ-centered love: Lifts others up, is Others-focused, Values through action, and Endures through all seasons. Whether you're single, dating, married, or healing, this word is for you. Thank you for enjoying this life changing message from Radiant Church. We pray this moves you closer to Christ and encourages you. For more life changing resources, visit us at www.weareradiant.com.

In this episode, I discuss the real reason women become interested in sex after marriage.

A conversation about the self-phone culture that makes it hard for us to live according to our nature, with its call to live in communion with one another as man and woman.

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Dating and relationships can be complicated. How do you know if you're making the right choices when it comes to love, marriage, or even just figuring out if someone is "the one"? In this message, Pastor William and his wife, Charlotte, tackle real-life questions about relationships, faith, and commitment. Whether you're dating, married, or wondering what God has to do with any of it, this conversation will challenge and encourage you to build relationships that truly last.

In this episode, Pastor Brandon closes out our Love, Sex, and Marriage series with a word on God's heart for the meaning of sex in marriage, and His overall desire for our sexual lives. **Due to the nature of content in this episode, parental discretion is advised.**

Pastor Chas Stevenson

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit smokeempodcast.substack.com“Would you have Elon Musk's baby?” Sarah texted Nancy the other day, to which she responded, “Fuck no.” Thus launches the latest Smoke ‘Em debate, in which our co-host who is without child confesses she'd take some of that SpaceX sperm. Has she lost her mind, or is she merely responding to nature's imperative? We discuss this, as well as Musk's new babymama, Ashley St. Clair.Then it's on to a double-dip from New York Times Magazine: “Why Gen X Women are Having the Best Sex” and “How I Learned That the Problem in My Marriage Was Me.” Is 20th-century licentiousness dead? Has therapy bled too far into the culture?Also discussed:* Diet Pepsi > Diet Coke* “On accident” vs. “by accident”?* Sperm ice cubes at the 7-Eleven* Milo Yiannopoulos has entered the chat* Can you make yourself sexy or nah?* Netchix and flill* Nancy declares she does not like declarative sentences* The saddest divorce book* Why does Nancy get so annoyed when people talk about their sex lives?* Sarah's string of younger men* Moynihan's not kicking those bikini-clad girls out of bed* Women have rage problems, too* Announcement: CHEFS TALK!!!* “The thing about Led Zeppelin songs is, none of the names make sense.”Plus, the speedball of intimacy, the obsession with being obsessed, Nancy gets a crush on Jimmy Page, and much more!Correction: Listener Mavis wrote: “In ‘Iphigenia in Forest Hills,' she killed her child's father, not her daughter!” Absolutely correct! Nancy regrets the error, and for more Janet Malcolm, see this week's hot boxes

In this episode, Pastor Hannah continues Love, Sex, and Marriage by encouraging us to be committed to who God created us to be, and to drop the myth of the "right" person for us.

Hello lover girls and lover boys!! It's the month of love and you know we just had to have a conversation on love!!In this episode, I sit down with Beliya Ndhlovu Bukuru who is a community builder, lover of Jesus, content creator, wife, mom, CEO etc! We love her over hear! We answer all your questions on Dating, relationships, heartbreak sex and marriage! Enjoy and let me know if you need a part 2 or you need us to zone into one particular topic from everything you heard here! Follow me on InstagramFollow me on TikTokYou want to work with me? Send me an email

In this episode, we sit down with biblical scholar Dr. Jennifer Bird to explore the Bible's complex portrayals of marriage and sexuality. Jennifer shares her journey from conservative evangelicalism to a more nuanced, humanistic perspective, and helps us unpack, among other things, Jesus and Paul's lack of enthusiasm for marriage, the Bible's limitations as a guide for healthy relationships, and the risks of putting Jesus on a pedestal. After the interview, Nomad hosts Tim Nash and Anna Robinson reflect on their own experiences with ‘biblical' teachings around sex and marriage, and consider whether Jesus really offers an antidote to the Bible's more problematic stances. Interview starts at 16m 19s  Books, quotes, links → Check out Tim's new podcast Homegrown Faith, where he and his 10 year-old son Elliot explore a range of spiritual practices.  The creation of Nomad's thoughtful, wonderfully ad-free content is entirely funded by our equally thoughtful, wonderful listeners. Supporting us gives access to Nomad's online communities through the Beloved Listener Lounge, Enneagram Lounge and Nomad Book Club - as well as bonus content like Nomad Contemplations, Therapeutic Reflections and Nomad Revisited. If you'd like to join our lovely supporters head to our Patreon Page to donate and you may even be rewarded with a pen or Beloved Listener mug! If you're hoping to connect with others who are more local, you can also take a look at our Listener Map or join our Nomad Gathering Facebook page. Additionally, we share listener's stories on our blog, all with the hope of facilitating understanding, connection and supportive relationships.

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In this episode, Pastor Brandon takes a look at what the Bible says about the ways we're called to love, and how to avoid the pitfalls that stifle growth in relationships.

In this episode, Pastor Hannah kicks off a new series, all about God's intention for meaningful relationships in our lives.

Vinnie's wife comes home from surgery and the crew talk about sex and marriage.

A board-certified sex therapist, with her Master's in Counseling Psychology: Marriage and Family, and her doctorate in Clinical Sexology, Dr. Lisa Paz is a Clinical Sex and Marriage Therapist. A frequent guest expert on national TV and radio shows, Dr. Paz's expertise is in couples, individual, and sexual health therapy.  Dr. Lisa helps people navigate issues that pertain to intimacy, marital conflict, infidelity, fertility issues, communication problems, sexual dysfunctions, desire disorders, and much more. She also helps couples boost their already healthy relationships, offering ideas, techniques, and strategies to maintain or rekindle live affairs.  For advice about how to take your connections to the next level, connect with Dr. Lisa on social media!Web: DrLisaPaz.comIG: @DrLisaPazFB: Dr. Lisa Paz

Jenn and her husband Garett share the Christian perspective of sex within marriage: What the purpose is of sex within marriage (other than having children) Is celibacy better than marriage? Why 1 Corinthians 7 is the most pro-woman chapter of the New Testament What to do when you can't find a suitable marriage partner The importance of mutual respect when it comes to sex Why 1 Corinthians 7 only applies to Christian marriages    Be sure to click every link for the full P40 experience: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries  Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries  Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com  Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-6493869  Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk  Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop  YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle    Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee  https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40   This ministry is only made possible due to your generous support https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries

In this episode of Pursuing Wisdom in Proverbs, we dive into God's high view of sex and marriage as revealed in Proverbs 5:15-20, as it combats the sexual sin we discussed last week. We explore how the Bible presents sex not as something shameful or transactional, but as a beautiful, intimate, and continuous blessing within marriage. Join Luke Metzler as he unpacks the rich metaphors of flowing water, fountains, and springs to illustrate God's design for sexual intimacy. Whether married or single, this episode offers wisdom on how to align your life with God's purpose for love, intimacy, and overcoming the temptations of sexual sin. xplusone.org

Today we revisit one of the best of a recent episode of SMR. In it, I'm joined by Shaunti Feldhahn and Dr Michael Sytsma as we talked through their new book, Secrets of Sex and Marriage. Based on their latest research with couples, what surprised them most? What do married couples need to know about how things actually play out in marriage? And what should married couples do about our differences and similarities? Learn more about them and their work here - https://secretsofsexandmarriage.com/ Enjoy the show! Sponsors ... LEAN: Get 15% OFF by going to https://takelean.com Use our code PASSION to get 15% off. The post Best of SMR: Secrets of Sex and Marriage #693 first appeared on Sexy Marriage Radio.

Honeys, we're finally doing it (no pun intended). We're finally delving more into the topic of sex (Caroline is sweating, but Nicole's forcing the topic because it's important). Before we get into the sex talk, we discuss an email from a listener whose husband decided to tell her that he's changed his mind about wanting kids. The classic bait and switch. Nicole found a game in her TV credenza called "Where Should We Begin?" by Esther Perel, so the girls play it by answering some of the very unique and weird sex-related questions, probably not the way Esther intended the game to be played, but oh well. Then they get into answering the audiences' burning questions like "how often are we supposed to be having sex?", "what if my partner and I have mismatched sex drives?", "what if i'm too tired to have sex?" and more. The point of this episode is to show us all that there's no right or wrong way to be having sex in your marriage, as long as you're doing what works for you as a couple, and you've found someone who matches your freak, then you're good to go. Fungies: Enjoy free shipping and 20% off with code HONEY at www.eatfungies.com Email your feedback and questions to honeywerehomepodcast@gmail.com! Also follow us @honeywerehomepod on Instagram. Xoxo

Discover timeless wisdom for your relationships in this sermon by Pastor Tim Dunn from the "How To Human" series. Learn how to navigate singleness, sex, and marriage with biblical insights that apply to everyone, regardless of relationship status. Explore Proverbs' practical advice on building a strong foundation for love, avoiding pitfalls in relationships, and nurturing a fulfilling partnership. Whether you're single, dating, or married, this message offers valuable guidance for living a purposeful life and cultivating healthy relationships. Don't miss this essential teaching on how to human in matters of the heart!

Episode Synopsis:Sex and marriage were pressing issues in Corinth.  Gentiles who came to faith in Jesus Christ during Paul's Gentile mission were learning the biblical sexual ethic for the first time.  Grounded in the creation order, the Ten Commandments, and the teaching of Jesus, it did not take long for the Corinthians to understand that sex was not merely a pleasurable bodily function, but biblical sexuality has a strong moral foundation.  That meant that much of the common sexual attitudes and practices of the Greco-Roman world were in direct conflict with Paul's teaching regarding sexual ethics.  As these new Christians learned the teaching of Jesus, it was clear that Jesus limited sexual relations to marriage and taught that divorce was an illustration of fallen human nature.  The Corinthians also learned that Christians understand sex as a part of something much larger–the way in which God created things, and that God assigned sexual activity to marriage which was intended to be a lifelong commitment centered around the family.  It was difficult for the Corinthians to embrace Christian sexual ethics because they went against the grain of so much Corinthian culture and religion.  It is also hard to both unlearn something you've embraced all your life (pagan sexuality) and then learn a new way to think about sex and marriage–a view which at first glance seems quite restrictive.In the first half of Paul's Corinthian letter (chapters 1-6), the apostle is responding to distressing news from Corinth which came to his attention when members of Chloe's family passed through Ephesus where Paul was then staying.  Paul heard about all sorts of things going on back in Corinth, including news that his prior letter to the Corinthians was badly misunderstood and needed a reply.  So too he learned of a number of things going on back in Corinth which required his immediate attention–the content we have covered so far in the first six chapters.  About the time Paul was chatting with members of Chloe's family, a delegation from Corinth arrived in Ephesus bringing a letter to Paul from the Corinthians, asking him a number of questions about sex, marriage, divorce, idolatry, how men and women are to relate to each other in worship, how the worship service was to be conducted (specifically the Lord's Supper), about spiritual gifts and how they ought to be used and understood, before coming to the matter of the resurrection.  The struggle facing the Corinthians was how to stop being pagans and how to live and think as Christians.Those matters troubling the Corinthians resurface through Christ's church across time.  Many of the questions asked of Paul by the Corinthians are issues with which Christ's church struggles today, making Paul's Corinthian letter vital to the health of Christ's church then and now.  So lets dig in.For show notes and other recommended materials located at the Riddleblog as mentioned during the Blessed Hope Podcast, click here: https://www.kimriddlebarger.com/

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From the series "Jesus People: Recapturing Radical Discipleship in the Book of Mark." Dr Joel teaches about sex and marriage from Mark 10:2-12.

Physical intimacy with your spouse requires more from each spouse. Physical intimacy demands more from the couple. You can do many things as a married couple and even pretend to get along, but sex is the litmus test that tells the truth about the marriage. It is not unusual for a couple to attend church together for 30 years and be miserable in their marriage. Though they can pretend in the public domain, they cannot be fake in the privacy of their bedroom. Intimacy is either right, and your marriage is good, or it is not, and your marriage is in trouble. If your sexual life is struggling, it is because of sin. Sin separates, and the bedroom is the most prominent place where you will perceive this division. If you do not deal with sin biblically, the tectonic plates of your sex life will shift, and your marriage will be off-kilter. No matter what you do, you will be out of harmony with each other. Read Here: https://lifeovercoffee.com/day-7-sex-and-marriage/ Will you help us to continue providing free content for everyone? You can become a supporting member here https://lifeovercoffee.com/join/, or you can make a one-time or recurring donation here https://lifeovercoffee.com/donate/.

  In this candid episode of "Between the Walls," Jonathan and Jessica Wallace delve into the evolving dynamics of sexual intimacy in marriage beyond the honeymoon phase. They share personal experiences, practical advice, and faith-based insights on maintaining a healthy and fulfilling sex life as the years go by. Jonathan and Jessica address common challenges couples face, including changing expectations, busy schedules, and the importance of ongoing communication. They discuss how to keep the spark alive, prioritize intimacy, and navigate any obstacles that may arise. Tune in for an honest and heartfelt conversation about the realities of sex and marriage, and learn how to nurture a deep, loving, and intimate connection with your spouse throughout your journey together.

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*DISCLAIMER* This episode is intended for adults   Top Ten from 2023 #6 Secrets of Sex and Marriage: An Interview with Dr. Michael Sytsma   Micah 6:8 (NIV) "He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God."   Questions and Topics We Cover: Will you share a few practical sexual education tips with us? What are the best ways spouses can practice communicating well about sex and what are the potential benefits? How does "desire tend to work differently for men and women"?   Dr. Michael Sytsma is a certified sex therapist, ordained minister, and co-founder of sexual wholeness.  Dr. Mike has been working with couples in a variety of capacities since 1987. He currently works with Building Intimate Marriages in Atlanta, GA as he meets with clients, teaches, and speaks at various conferences. He and Karen have been married since 1985 and have two sons, Josiah and Caleb, and one daughter-in-law.   Secrets of Sex and Marriage Website   Building Intimate Marriages Website   Previous Episodes with Dr. Mike on The Savvy Sauce podcast: Ten Common Questions About Sex, Shared Through a Biblical Worldview with Dr. Michael Sytsma   Enjoying a God-Honoring, Healthy Sex Life with Your Spouse with Certified Sex Therapist and Ordained Minister, Dr. Michael Sytsma   Desire Discrepancy in Marriage with Dr. Michael Sytsma   Patreon 29 Remaining Sexually Engaged Through The Years with Dr. Michael Sytsma   Thank You to Our Sponsor: The Sue Neihouser Team   Connect with The Savvy Sauce on Facebook or Instagram or Our Website   Donate to Savvy Sauce Charities here!   Please help us out by sharing this episode with a friend, leaving a 5-star rating and review, and subscribing to this podcast!   Gospel Scripture: (all NIV)   Romans 3:23 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,”   Romans 3:24 “and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.”   Romans 3:25 (a) “God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood.”    Hebrews 9:22 (b) “without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness.”    Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.”    Romans 5:11 “Not only is this so, but we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.”    John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”   Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, “Jesus is Lord,” and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”    Luke 15:10 says “In the same way, I tell you, there is rejoicing in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner who repents.”   Romans 8:1 “Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus”   Ephesians 1:13–14 “And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession- to the praise of his glory.”   Ephesians 1:15–23 “For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all the saints, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better. I pray also that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in the saints, and his incomparably great power for us who believe. That power is like the working of his mighty strength, which he exerted in Christ when he raised him from the dead and seated him at his right hand in the heavenly realms, far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every title that can be given, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. And God placed all things under his feet and appointed him to be head over everything for the church, which is his body, the fullness of him who fills everything in every way.”   Ephesians 2:8–10 “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith – and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God – not by works, so that no one can boast. For we are God‘s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do.“   Ephesians 2:13 “But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near through the blood of Christ.“   Philippians 1:6 “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”  

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