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Sex & Intimacy

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How Integrity Leads to Intimacy

Integrity is for a marriage what a foundation is for a house. Without it, your relationship will fall apart. John, Greg and Erin discuss what genuine integrity looks like, and how to talk with your spouse about difficult things. Featuring Mr. Joshua and Mrs. Raquel Rogers.

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Addressing a Sexual Struggle in Your Marriage

Many times, current sexual problems are related to something painful we’ve experienced. Whether it was abuse, pornography or past sexual experiences, such things can taint our perspective on intimacy. John, Greg and Erin provide hope for couples who are trying to overcome past sexual pain. Featuring guests Milan and Kay Yerkovich.

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Love Styles & Your Sex Life

A good sex life is built on a foundation of trust. But achieving trust in your marriage requires intentional effort. John, Greg and Erin explain how patience and vulnerability can strengthen your marriage and benefit your sex life. Featuring guests Milan and Kay Yerkovich.

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Overcoming Sexual Obstacles in Your Marriage

The sexual relationship with your spouse is one of the most important parts of your marriage. But having a good sex life requires intentional and honest communication. Greg, Erin and John address working through different expectations for sex in your marriage. Featuring guests Milan & Kay Yerkovich.

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God’s Plan for Your Sex Life

God designed sex to be a wonderful gift for you and your spouse. Yet, many couples are trying to work through a sexual struggle. If that’s you today, we want to give you some hope. John, Greg and Erin discuss God’s design for sexuality, and offer encouragement to those with a dark sexual past. Featuring …

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Intimacy — A Perfect 10 Marriage Meditation

Intimacy is a lifelong invitation to let your spouse get to know the “real you” — your hopes, dreams, fears and secrets.

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How to Have a Better Sex Life by Understanding Your Love Style (Part 2 of 2)

Counselors Milan and Kay Yerkovich outline the four basic attachment styles (avoider, pleaser, vacillator, & chaotic) in terms of how each approaches marital intimacy and describe how the healing of your style can help overcome barriers to physical intimacy with your spouse. (Part 2 of 2)

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How to Have a Better Sex Life by Understanding Your Love Style (Part 1 of 2)

Counselors Milan and Kay Yerkovich outline the four basic attachment styles (avoider, pleaser, vacillator, & chaotic) in terms of how each approaches marital intimacy and describe how the healing of your style can help overcome barriers to physical intimacy with your spouse. (Part 1 of 2)

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How Pornography Impacts Marriage

Pornography — whether used infrequently or as an addiction — is a big deal. And it can have a major impact on a marriage.

Overcoming the Obstacles of Infidelity (Part 2 of 2)

Overcoming the Obstacles of Infidelity (Part 2 of 2)

Bob and Audrey Meisner share the dramatic story of how their seemingly “perfect” marriage was nearly destroyed by an affair. They offer hope for marriages damaged by infidelity as they describe how God’s grace led them along the hard road to reconciliation and restored their marriage. (Part 2 of 2)

Overcoming the Obstacles of Infidelity (Part 1 of 2)

Overcoming the Obstacles of Infidelity (Part 1 of 2)

Bob and Audrey Meisner share the dramatic story of how their seemingly “perfect” marriage was nearly destroyed by an affair. They offer hope for marriages damaged by infidelity as they describe how God’s grace led them along the hard road to reconciliation and restored their marriage. (Part 1 of 2)

A Marriage Worth Saving?

Two wounded souls discover what it takes to restore a relationship in ruins

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Sex After Having a Baby

Your honeymoon phase doesn’t have to end the minute your baby is born. You can still have fun and exciting sex after having a baby.

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Major Turn-Offs to Intimacy

Couples in sexless marriages are missing out on an important and beautiful part of marriage. Many factors are involved, but sometimes, the solution is just avoiding your spouse’s major turn-offs.

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Should You Be Giving up Sex for Lent — Or Any Other Time?

As Christian couples consider spiritual discipline over physical preferences, is there any benefit — spiritual or otherwise — in giving up sex for Lent?

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Equipping Christians to Understand Sexuality

Psychologist and author Dr. Juli Slattery explains how the Christian view of sex has been subtly and negatively influenced by our culture, and urges us all to gain a proper understanding of God’s design for sexuality, especially so that we can help bring about God’s restoration in the lives of non-believers who are struggling with …

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Returning to a Godly Perspective on Sex and Romance, Part 6

Stepping outside of God’s design for sex will always leave scars. John, Greg and Erin talk about overcoming sexual struggles. Featuring Levi Lusko. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY

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Returning to a Godly Perspective on Sex and Romance, Part 5

God designed sex to connect you with your spouse, but many today have allowed the internet to abuse their view of sexuality.

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Find a Hobby to Share With Your Spouse: Deer Hunting and Day Lilies

FamilyLife’s Dennis and Barbara Rainey found ways to do something meaningful together and enjoy each other’s presence. Learn how you can do the same and make your marriage stronger.

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This Two-Step Process Can Cure Your Lonely Marriage

Maybe you never learned teamwork. Maybe you came from a broken home. Or the dynamics of your marriage may make it difficult to connect. Whatever the reason, loneliness in marriage can be overcome.