Intimate Covenant Podcast
224 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsBiblical Perspective for a Fuller Marriage and Extraordinary Sex! Most married couples want more for 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: We cover necessary and important topics about the marriage relationship and sex. We use frank language without being crude or crass. Our approach is biblical and wholesome, but not intended for singles — especially not for children.
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What is Intimacy?
October 12, 2020 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBMatt & Jenn offer some very practical ways to build intimacy in the four realms of your marital relationship: spiritual, mental, emotional & physical. Intimacy is not just a euphemism for sex. It’s so much deeper. It means knowing and being known. Building intimacy is the goal for your marriage relationship. Building intimacy in all realms of your relationship requires an intentional focus and conscious effort. All of these realms of intimacy are interconnected. If your relationship is su...
Question & Answer - excerpt from 2020 Marriage Retreat
October 05, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBMatt & Jenn share some joy from the 2020 Marriage Retreat by playing excerpts from the live Question/Answer session. Experience a little piece of the atmosphere and the fun that we have at the Retreat! Shout out to some of our Retreat Sponsors: Married Dance GhostSherpa Websites That Sell Check out our new website. (Get a free PDF) Sign up for the webinar, October 23 Make plans to join us at the next Retreat: September 23-25, 2021 Please send your comments, questions and suggestions to...
9: Question & Answer - excerpt from 2020 Marriage Retreat
October 05, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBMatt & Jenn share some joy from the 2020 Marriage Retreat by playing excerpts from the live Question/Answer session. Experience a little piece of the atmosphere and the fun that we have at the Retreat! Shout out to some of our Retreat Sponsors: Married Dance GhostSherpa Websites That Sell Check out our new website. (Get a free PDF) Sign up for the webinar, October 23 Make plans to join us at the next Retreat: September 23-25, 2021 Please send your comments, questions and suggestions to...
How to talk about sex with your spouse.
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss how to broach the delicate topic of sex with our spouses. How can I get this conversation started so that my spouse will be responsive an engaged, not scared away? How can I learn to express my desires and feelings openly about such an embarrassing topic? Embrace the conflict. Use it as an opportunity to learn about what your spouse really needs, wants, and fears. Learn who they really are and how you can better serve them. Pursuers and Responders, lean ...
8: How to talk about sex with your spouse.
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss how to broach the delicate topic of sex with our spouses. How can I get this conversation started so that my spouse will be responsive an engaged, not scared away? How can I learn to express my desires and feelings openly about such an embarrassing topic? Embrace the conflict. Use it as an opportunity to learn about what your spouse really needs, wants, and fears. Learn who they really are and how you can better serve them. Pursuers and Responders, lean ...
7: What Does God Allow In the Bedroom?
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBMatt and Jenn discuss the biblical principles that should guide what we allow into our marriage bed: (This one is a little longer than other episodes, but we just couldn't leave anything out from our discussion.) God loves Sex. He created it and intends for married couples to enjoy it. His word, the Bible, guides us with clear principles to determine what sexual activities are holy, healthy and edifying to our marriage. We are to have sex only in marriage (Genesis 2; Matthew 19.4-6; 1 Cor...
What does God allow in the bedroom?
September 21, 2020 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBMatt and Jenn discuss the biblical principles that should guide what we allow into our marriage bed: (This one is a little longer than other episodes, but we just couldn't leave anything out from our discussion.) God loves Sex. He created it and intends for married couples to enjoy it. His word, the Bible, guides us with clear principles to determine what sexual activities are holy, healthy and edifying to our marriage. We are to have sex only in marriage (Genesis 2; Matthew 19.4-6; 1 Cor...
Sexual Pursuers & Responders, part 2
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMatt & Jenn continue the discussion of sexual relationship dynamics between Pursuers & Responders. In this episode, we offer practical advice to help recognize, prevent and repair the damage from the toxic Pressurer-Distancer cycle: Responders: you can alleviate the pressure by closing the gap with small, comfortable steps and by communicating your needs. Withdrawing only makes the pressure more intense. Pursuers: Focus on the entire relationship and understand that it’s a journey. Practic...
6: Sexual Pursuers & Responders, part 2
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBMatt & Jenn continue the discussion of sexual relationship dynamics between Pursuers & Responders. In this episode, we offer practical advice to help recognize, prevent and repair the damage from the toxic Pressurer-Distancer cycle: Responders: you can alleviate the pressure by closing the gap with small, comfortable steps and by communicating your needs. Withdrawing only makes the pressure more intense. Pursuers: Focus on the entire relationship and understand that it’s a journey. Practic...
Sexual Pursuers & Responders
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this week's episode, Matt and Jenn explain the sexual pursuer/responder dynamic that occurs in every marriage. Understanding your role in this dynamic provides a framework to better discuss and resolve sexual conflicts in your marriage. Identify your role in the Pursuer/Responder dynamic in your marriage when it comes to sex (and other areas). Recognize that it’s not wrong or right to be either one, you just have to be the best responder or pursuer that you can be. When it comes to conf...
5: Sexual Pursuers & Responders
September 07, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this week's episode, Matt and Jenn explain the sexual pursuer/responder dynamic that occurs in every marriage. Understanding your role in this dynamic provides a framework to better discuss and resolve sexual conflicts in your marriage. Identify your role in the Pursuer/Responder dynamic in your marriage when it comes to sex (and other areas). Recognize that it’s not wrong or right to be either one, you just have to be the best responder or pursuer that you can be. When it comes to conf...
004 - Talking To Your Kids About Sex, part 2
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMatt & Jenn continue the discussion about how to talk to your kids about sex. This time they cover important conversations to be having as your kids reach certain age milestones: Sex education begins with language and anatomy at a very early age. This is the time to start to getting yourself comfortable with the conversation. Prepare your child for outside influences before they are likely to be exposed. A reactive response is never better than a proactive plan. Ultimately, your job is to...
Talking To Your Kids About Sex, part 2
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMatt & Jenn continue the discussion about how to talk to your kids about sex. This time they cover important conversations to be having as your kids reach certain age milestones: Sex education begins with language and anatomy at a very early age. This is the time to start to getting yourself comfortable with the conversation. Prepare your child for outside influences before they are likely to be exposed. A reactive response is never better than a proactive plan. Ultimately, your job is to...
4: Talking To Your Kids About Sex, part 2
August 31, 2020 11:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBMatt & Jenn continue the discussion about how to talk to your kids about sex. This time they cover important conversations to be having as your kids reach certain age milestones: Sex education begins with language and anatomy at a very early age. This is the time to start to getting yourself comfortable with the conversation. Prepare your child for outside influences before they are likely to be exposed. A reactive response is never better than a proactive plan. Ultimately, your job is to...
Talking To Your Kids About Sex
August 21, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBMatt & Jenn talk about having "The Talk" with your kids: “The talk” is NOT sufficient to educate your kids properly about sex and their sexuality. Start the conversation now so that you become the trusted source for sex information instead of their peers, the internet, and Satan himself. Talk plainly and positively. Use real words. You can’t teach your kids what you don’t believe yourself. Becoming comfortable with your own sexuality is an important step in teaching your kids. Jenn recom...
003 - Talking To Your Kids About Sex
August 21, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBMatt & Jenn talk about having "The Talk" with your kids: “The talk” is NOT sufficient to educate your kids properly about sex and their sexuality. Start the conversation now so that you become the trusted source for sex information instead of their peers, the internet, and Satan himself. Talk plainly and positively. Use real words. You can’t teach your kids what you don’t believe yourself. Becoming comfortable with your own sexuality is an important step in teaching your kids. Jenn recom...
3: Talking To Your Kids About Sex
August 21, 2020 22:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBMatt & Jenn talk about having "The Talk" with your kids: “The talk” is NOT sufficient to educate your kids properly about sex and their sexuality. Start the conversation now so that you become the trusted source for sex information instead of their peers, the internet, and Satan himself. Talk plainly and positively. Use real words. You can’t teach your kids what you don’t believe yourself. Becoming comfortable with your own sexuality is an important step in teaching your kids. Jenn recom...
Sexual Anatomy
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDo you know where your "poolally" is? Me neither... Matt & Jenn discuss the importance of knowing your sexual anatomy, and your spouse's. If you hope to maximize your pleasure, and your spouse’s pleasure, you have to know where the parts are and what they do. Girls do have a vagina - but more inclusively and more importantly, girls have a vulva - with a clitoris. Claiming holy sexuality for your marriage requires uncovering the shame that Satan has dumped on you. Naming your parts is an ...
2: Sexual Anatomy
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDo you know where your "poolally" is? Me neither... Matt & Jenn discuss the importance of knowing your sexual anatomy, and your spouse's. If you hope to maximize your pleasure, and your spouse’s pleasure, you have to know where the parts are and what they do. Girls do have a vagina - but more inclusively and more importantly, girls have a vulva - with a clitoris. Claiming holy sexuality for your marriage requires uncovering the shame that Satan has dumped on you. Naming your parts is an ...
002 - Sexual Anatomy
August 18, 2020 05:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBDo you know where your "poolally" is? Me neither... Matt & Jenn discuss the importance of knowing your sexual anatomy, and your spouse's. If you hope to maximize your pleasure, and your spouse’s pleasure, you have to know where the parts are and what they do. Girls do have a vagina - but more inclusively and more importantly, girls have a vulva - with a clitoris. Claiming holy sexuality for your marriage requires uncovering the shame that Satan has dumped on you. Naming your parts is an ...
1: What is Sex?
August 11, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBMatt and Jenn kick off this brand new podcast with a discussion about the very definition of sex. Broaden your definition of sex: change your language and your mindset Broaden your sexual experience to be sure that each partner is being blessed by sexual pleasure. Use sex as a gateway to closeness and oneness, not just orgasm or sexual release. Submit your questions, comments or suggestions: [email protected] www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt C...
What is Sex?
August 11, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBMatt and Jenn kick off this brand new podcast with a discussion about the very definition of sex. Broaden your definition of sex: change your language and your mindset Broaden your sexual experience to be sure that each partner is being blessed by sexual pleasure. Use sex as a gateway to closeness and oneness, not just orgasm or sexual release. Submit your questions, comments or suggestions: [email protected] www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt C...
001 - What is Sex?
August 11, 2020 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBMatt and Jenn kick off this brand new podcast with a discussion about the very definition of sex. Broaden your definition of sex: change your language and your mindset Broaden your sexual experience to be sure that each partner is being blessed by sexual pleasure. Use sex as a gateway to closeness and oneness, not just orgasm or sexual release. Submit your questions, comments or suggestions: [email protected] www.intimatecovenant.com Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt C...
Episode 1a: Our Story
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.6 MBIf you’re new to our podcast, we think this is a great episode to start with. That’s why we’ve put it at the beginning of our podcast directory. Thanks for joining us. We pray that our story will bless your marriage. In this episode, Matt & Jenn share their personal struggles with marriage and sex. You won't want to miss this touching and vulnerable episode. We want you to know that you’re not alone. We know brokenness. But we also know redemption, restoration and unity through the power ...