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Our Bodies Tell God’s Story | Christopher West #609

Our Bodies Tell God’s Story | Christopher West #609

There are many times in life where we may wonder what’s the meaning or story behind the things in our lives. What if there is something else going on?

Christopher West joins me today as we discuss how our desires and our bodies tell a story. Specifically, they tell God’s story.

Learn more about Christopher here –
https://tobinstitute.org/
https://askchristopherwest.com/

On the Extended Version …

Christopher dives into how the writings of Pope John Paul II shaped his learning and path with this message. 

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The Importance of Agency | Dr Juliana Hauser #608

The Importance of Agency | Dr Juliana Hauser #608

Dr Juliana Hauser joins me as we dive into her work on the concept of agency.

So what is agency? It’s the ability to stand on your own two feet. To make decisions in life and face the consequences of them either way.

To learn more about Dr Juliana check out her site – https://dr-juliana.com/

On the Extended Version …

Dr Juliana and I continue to explore her work and the research surrounding her mission and message.

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Passion Killers | Dr Alexandra Stockwell #607

Passion Killers | Dr Alexandra Stockwell #607

Today I am joined by Dr Alexandra Stockwell, AKA the Intimacy Doctor, and we discuss the common passion killers in marriage and long term relationships.

Learn more about Dr Stockwell on her site – https://www.alexandrastockwell.com/

On the Xtended Version …

We dive deeper into the idea of an uncompromising marriage. What exactly does that mean and how does it help?

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How Sex Works In Our Brain | Dr Emily Nagoski #606

How Sex Works In Our Brain | Dr Emily Nagoski #606

Today we are joined by Dr Emily Nagoski as we discuss how sex works in the brain.

During the pandemic she rewrote her best selling book, Come As You Are.

What lead to this decision? What exactly did she update?

What has changed in the science over the years since she first published the book?

To listen to the other episode with Dr Nagoski you can find it here – Responsive Desire #606

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A Great Cake Recipe #605

A Great Cake Recipe #605

Welcome to the new digs … Passionately Married.

Today we discuss a great cake recipe …. as in a recipe for creating a great life and marriage.

What are the ingredients that make up a great cake of life and marriage?

On the Extended Version …

For the past 6 years we’ve used the 3 words model of setting the course for a new year. Rather than New Year’s resolutions, we have 3 words that help chart our goals and paths.

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Trust vs Hurt Revisited #604

Trust vs Hurt Revisited #604

The whole show we are talking about trust and hurt … and how there is a tremendous difference in handling these two aspects of betrayal, lies, and broken promises.

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You Are Not Broken Revisited | Dr Kelly Casperson #603

You Are Not Broken Revisited | Dr Kelly Casperson #603

Today we pull a show from the vault and listen again to Kelly Casperson, MD as we discuss the limiting beliefs many people have when it comes to their bodies and their abilities in sex and life.

To earn more about Dr Kelly visit her site – https://www.kellycaspersonmd.com/

On the Extended Version …

Dr Kelly and I discuss where orgasms reside in the brain!

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How Things Have Changed | Dr Clifford and Joyce Penner #602

How Things Have Changed | Dr Clifford and Joyce Penner #602

I’m joined by Dr Clifford and Joyce Penner, pioneers in the world of Christian sex educating, coaching, teaching and help. Join us as we talk about how things have changed over the decades of their work.

Learn more about the Penners here https://passionatecommitment.com/

On the Xtended version …

We’ve talked about some changes that are coming to SMR, today hear about what exactly is happening.

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Being Sexy and Connecting Revisited #601

Being Sexy and Connecting Revisited #601

Today we go into the vault.

A caller wants to know if you have to believe you’re sexy in order to actually be sexy.

Another caller wants to know how to connect better with his wife, when up to now it’s been difficult due to her being the lower desire for connection and sex.

On the Xtended version …

What are the ways we could ruin sex this Holiday Season? We’ve got a list.

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Getting In Our Spouse’s Way | Feedback Wednesday #600

Getting In Our Spouse’s Way | Feedback Wednesday #600

It’s Feedback Wednesday so we answer listener’s emails and voicemails.

Thank you to all our listeners for being part of our journey to 600 EPISODES!!!!!!!

A 50 something husband emails wanting to know how to address the lack of intimate connection in his marriage. Is it too late for them due to their age?

A husband enjoyed prostate stimulation and hides it from his wife … who knows he enjoys it and had forbid him the act.

On the Xtended version …

An academy member shared his journey on the platform about the desire differences between he and his wife. They are making progress together and growing, but in a recent post he seems to get in the way of his wife and her need to confront herself.

Let’s face it, we all can do this. So why do we do this and how can we do things better in the future?

Enjoy the show!

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Your Sex Scripts Revisited | Dr Ian Kerner #599

Your Sex Scripts Revisited | Dr Ian Kerner #599

An episode from the vault – and everyone gets the full show today.

I’m joined by Dr Ian Kerner as we discuss his new book So Tell Me About The Last Time You Had Sex.

Our conversations last week were all about the scripts we have in our sex lives. That’s what Dr Kerner’s book is all about.

To learn more about Ian visit his site – https://www.iankerner.com/

Enjoy the show!

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Sex Scripts In Marriage | Feedback Wednesday #598

Sex Scripts In Marriage | Feedback Wednesday #598

It’s Feedback Wednesday so we answer listener’s emails and voicemails.

A husband shares his thoughts to the guy who was thinking of giving up ex in the hopes of a relationship reboot.

A husband enjoyed prostate stimulation before becoming a Christian, now thinks it may be shameful. And after bringing it up to his wife, she wants nothing to do with it.

A wife can orgasm during foreplay but once intercourse begins, what can she do?

On the Xtended version …

A husband and wife had a therapist suggest they should schedule sex, which she immediately set up several appointments with her husband. He kept only one of the appointments.

To top it off, she largely has to do most of the work for her enjoyment during the times they have sex together. Is he abusive or neglectful?

Enjoy the show!

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