If God created marital intimacy, why is the Church silent on the subject? Counselor and therapist Juli Slattery explores the things the Church needs to address if we are reclaim a Christian worldview on this important topic.
Jay Stringer encourages those struggling with unwanted sexual behavior to invite others into their story. If they'll invite others in, then they can start asking the hard questions.
Jay Stringer delves into the topic of sexual brokenness and shares what he considers to be at the root of the issue. While a person's problem may seem to be all about lust, Stringer believes it may actually be about anger or rejection.
Jay Stringer talks about sexual brokenness and our culture's growing obsession with sex. A crisis often drives people to seek help when their behavior is exposed, but often what they are taught is merely lust management which doesn't get to the root issue.
One in five women have the higher sex drive. But when our husbands decline—or rarely initiate sex—it leaves us sexually frustrated.
Invest time in your marriage so your family will have a firm foundation.
Adding a little tenderness to your marriage is easier than you think.
Is it ever okay to deny his advances? Everybody needs an occasional raincheck, right?
Porn is disgusting, fake, and destructive, right? So how could your husband be tempted by it? Shaunti Feldhahn explains, with brain science and biblical wisdom, that while never excusing the sin, you can play a compassionate role in helping him win the battle.
Does your husband sulk or get angry over the weirdest things? Shaunti Feldhahn explains common mail triggers and what's underneath them. She also provides a "next day rule" that will help you avoid these conflicts altogether.
Wives often think their husbands need sex for only physical reasons. Wrong. Shaunti Feldhahn reveals why having his wife's desire meets a deep emotional need for a husband that will strengthen the bond of marriage and bolster every other area of his life.
A panel of experts answers some of your toughest questions about marital intimacy. Voddie Baucham, Juli Slattery, DA and Elicia Horton, and Ron Deal address difficult situations with truth from Scripture.
Maintaining great Christian married sex isn't always easy. Here are some ideas to help you improve your sex life by coming together often.
Robert Wolgemuth points out lies the culture promotes that men believe if they're not careful. He exposes nine areas where men get deceived, and shares about his childhood and how he learned the consequences of lying.
Ron Deal tackles the delicate topic of sexual intimacy. As Deal explains, to be intimate with someone is to know them at a deep level. But what does a person do with their sexual past, especially as they enter into a new marriage?
Having grown up in the church, it came as a shock to me when my husband and I encountered difficulty consummating our marriage.
It takes little energy, time, or even thought to take your married sex life from great to nonexistent. Here are some tips on what not to do.
Bob and Dennis fire off a "lightening round" of questions to our guest Laura Taggart. They take on big issues couples are facing like finances, how couples spend time together, and sex.
Dennis Rainey offers suggestions for ways couples can use adventure, intrigue, and surprise to keep the romance alive.
Marriage is built upon a foundation of commitment to Christ and to your covenant with each other. Dennis Rainey talks about proactive ways you can uphold your marriage commitment.
Kevin Thompson encourages husbands and wives to give the intimate part of their relationship the attention it deserves. Wise spouses make sure to give their partners the best of themselves in the bedroom.
Married couples who have sex regularly live longer, have better heart health, enjoy a deeper connection, and can let go of annoyances easier.
Nancy Houston encourages those involved in marital infidelity due to porn or a sexual affair, that healing is possible if you're willing to do the hard work.
Nancy Houston talks about the dangerous addiction of pornography. "Porn is often used to medicate pain," Houston says, "But there are deeper issues that usually need healing."
Nancy Houston recalls her childhood and the difficulty growing up in a non-Christian home with a violent father who suffered from PTSD. Houston reminds listeners, "God is for you, and abuse is never okay."
Is your marriage stuck in a sea of complacency? Steve Arterburn and his wife, Misty, remind couples that marriage takes work, but it's never too late to get back in the boat and repair the relationship.
Want your marriage to be more passionate? Steve and Misty Arterburn share some secrets for better "amore" that folks in the Mediterranean have known for centuries.
Robert Wolgemuth, along with his wife, Nancy, and Ron Deal, talk to husbands about how to lead their wives as loving shepherds.
Within the heart of a woman is a desire to be protected. Robert and Nancy Wolgemuth, along with Ron Deal, talk about the challenges of shepherding a wife in a blended family.
Robert and Nancy Wolgemuth fondly remember the days of their courtship when they discussed becoming a blended family. Robert gives his best advice for husbands seeking to shepherd well. Ron Deal joins them.
We need to make a practice of tending fully to the love of our life for a few moments a day, every day.
Are you looking for some new ideas to help your next wedding anniversary really stand out? Take steps now and begin planning a memorable celebration.
If you want to rekindle the romance in your marriage, you'll find it doesn't require a lot of money, and it often doesn't even take that much time.
I've spent a lifetime learning about how to satisfy my wife's romantic needs. That means meeting her physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
Your spouse approaches intimacy much differently than you. Here are some things husbands and wives need to know about sex.
After you marry you have a duty before God to meet your spouse’s sexual needs. But sometimes healing and restoration must happen first.
Trent and Andrea Griffith give a message explaining five ways a wife can show respect to her husband.
Trent and Andrea Griffith describe how God created wives to complement their husbands. One way wives do this is by showing respect.
If you're not meeting your husband's need for sexual intimacy, then both of you are missing out. Author Rhonda Stoppe says wives need to affirm their husbands with words and actions, in and out of the bedroom.
Author Nina Roesner explains that physical intimacy is as important to men as emotionally connecting is to women; without that, a man may be less attentive to his wife emotionally.
What happens when our children choose to walk in darkness? Dennis Rainey gives practical biblical wisdom on the redemption of rebels, rugrats, and marriages through the sanctifying power of parenting.
Becky Thompson encourages wives to keep the romantic fires burning in their marriages through 21 days of rediscovery.
Becky Thompson recalls how she met and then married her husband, Jared. Thompson calls wives back to what they promised at the altar-to love, honor, and cherish their husbands through thick or thin.
Becky Thompson challenges wives to remember their courtship and do the things they did back then in order to see their marriages thrive.
Romance isn’t something you bring out on special occasions. It's one way you can express your care and love for each other.
These five steps have personally helped me have enjoyable and satisfying intimacy with my husband.
LInda Dillow and Lorraine Pintus tell about a woman who wanted to bless her husband. Shaunti Feldhahn and Cindy Easley discuss the relationship needs of husbands.
From the FamilyLife Today vault, Shaunti Feldhahn and Barbara Rainey discuss the emotional needs of wives as it relates to intimacy. Tommy Nelson offers his counsel to young people approaching marriage.
Bill and Vonette Bright tell the story of their wedding day. Juli Slattery mentions the need for the church to be more open about discussing blblical sexuality. Other guests include Tim Gardner and Barbara Raney.
Barbara Rainey talks honestly about the benefits and challenges of sex through the various seasons of marriage. Rainey encourages wives to make sexual intimacy a high priority throughout their marriages.