Latest Godly marriage Podcast Episodes
83: More Purity Myths
Intimate Covenant Podcast - March 07, 2022 06:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn look at a few more myths that were encouraged by the Purity Culture Movement which still persist in many conservative religious circles. For example: “If I save myself for marriage, my sex life will be amazing.” “If I marry a Christian, my marriage will be happy.”...
Sexual Purity Myths [82]
Intimate Covenant Podcast - February 28, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn challenge your definition of "purity" and tackle some myths propagated by the Sexual Purity Movement. Purity means that your whole being is filled and directed by one thing: God. Sexual purity is not merely about what we are doing or not doing with our genitals! I...
82: Sexual Purity Myths
Intimate Covenant Podcast - February 28, 2022 06:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn challenge your definition of "purity" and tackle some myths propagated by the Sexual Purity Movement. Purity means that your whole being is filled and directed by one thing: God. Sexual purity is not merely about what we are doing or not doing with our genitals! I...
Another Mailbag Episode (handling rejection, finding a therapist, bible study, sensitive topics) [81]
Intimate Covenant Podcast - February 21, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode Matt & Jenn answer another handful of listener questions, including: How to handle daily excuses for not having sex. How to find a qualified godly therapist. Recommendations for couples bible study. Dealing with sensitive topics As you consider these questions and our answer...
81: Another Mailbag Episode (handling rejection, finding a therapist, bible study, sensitive topics)
Intimate Covenant Podcast - February 21, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode Matt & Jenn answer another handful of listener questions, including: How to handle daily excuses for not having sex. How to find a qualified godly therapist. Recommendations for couples bible study. Dealing with sensitive topics As you consider these questions and our answer...
81: Another Mailbag Episode
Intimate Covenant Podcast - February 21, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode Matt & Jenn answer another handful of listener questions, including: How to handle daily excuses for not having sex. How to find a qualified godly therapist. Recommendations for couples bible study. Dealing with sensitive topics As you consider these questions and our answer...
80: Mailbag Q&A (scheduling sex, special needs child, church resistance, get-aways)
Intimate Covenant Podcast - February 14, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn dig into the mail bag for a potpourri of topics including: Can scheduling sex still be romantic? How to prioritize your marriage when facing the challenges of raising a special needs child? Have we ever been met with resistance by church leaders for talking about ...
Mailbag Q&A (scheduling sex, special needs child, church resistance, get-aways) [80]
Intimate Covenant Podcast - February 14, 2022 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn dig into the mail bag for a potpourri of topics including: Can scheduling sex still be romantic? How to prioritize your marriage when facing the challenges of raising a special needs child? Have we ever been met with resistance by church leaders for talking about ...
79: Postpartum Sex & Intimacy
Intimate Covenant Podcast - February 07, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the challenges of rebuilding your sexual relationship and the challenges of maintaining intimacy AFTER the baby comes. If you are blessed by the birth of children, your sex life and relational intimacy will change, especially in the immediate postpartum time...
Postpartum Sex & Intimacy [79]
Intimate Covenant Podcast - February 07, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the challenges of rebuilding your sexual relationship and the challenges of maintaining intimacy AFTER the baby comes. If you are blessed by the birth of children, your sex life and relational intimacy will change, especially in the immediate postpartum time...
78: Challenges of Sex During Pregnancy
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 31, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode Matt & Jenn speak to the challenges of maintaining a sexual relationship and all other realms of connection during pregnancy. In almost all situations, sex during pregnancy is safe. If you are unsure, ask your health care provider and be sure that you ask specific questions abou...
Challenges of Sex During Pregnancy [78]
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 31, 2022 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode Matt & Jenn speak to the challenges of maintaining a sexual relationship and all other realms of connection during pregnancy. In almost all situations, sex during pregnancy is safe. If you are unsure, ask your health care provider and be sure that you ask specific questions abou...
77: Is It OK To Have Sex During Her Period?
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 24, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt and Jenn discuss period sex -- is it biblical? is it healthy? why would I want to? are there ways to make it easier? If you both are interested, sex during her period is safe, scriptural, and maybe even beneficial. It just may have to look different than at other times. N...
Is It OK To Have Sex During Her Period? [77]
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 24, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt and Jenn discuss period sex -- is it biblical? is it healthy? why would I want to? are there ways to make it easier? If you both are interested, sex during her period is safe, scriptural, and maybe even beneficial. It just may have to look different than at other times. N...
Does My Spouse Owe Me Sex? (1 Corinthians 7:1-5) [76]
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 17, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the oft quoted Bible passage 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 and whether this scripture gives a spouse the right to demand sex from his/her spouse. Overall, 1 Corinthians 7 teaches that I am obligated to meet the sexual needs of my spouse. But this passage does NOT giv...
76: Does My Spouse Owe Me Sex? (1 Corinthians 7:1-5)
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 17, 2022 06:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the oft quoted Bible passage 1 Corinthians 7:1-5 and whether this scripture gives a spouse the right to demand sex from his/her spouse. Overall, 1 Corinthians 7 teaches that I am obligated to meet the sexual needs of my spouse. But this passage does NOT giv...
75: Choreplay
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 10, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the concept of a husband helping with household chores to win sexual favors from his wife, a.k.a. "choreplay." Is this a fun, win-win idea? What are the dangers of this transactional approach to sex? There is certainly some truth in the idea that a wife will...
Choreplay [75]
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 10, 2022 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the concept of a husband helping with household chores to win sexual favors from his wife, a.k.a. "choreplay." Is this a fun, win-win idea? What are the dangers of this transactional approach to sex? There is certainly some truth in the idea that a wife will...
State of the Covenant [74]
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 03, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn share their method of critically assessing the state of their own marital intimacy and some tips on how to have the conversation about setting goals for better connection. For real progress in your marriage, it’s important to critically evaluate the past and to set...
74: State of the Covenant
Intimate Covenant Podcast - January 03, 2022 06:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn share their method of critically assessing the state of their own marital intimacy and some tips on how to have the conversation about setting goals for better connection. For real progress in your marriage, it’s important to critically evaluate the past and to set...
73: Live Q&A -- including overcoming physical limitations, lack of attraction, and strong opinions...
Intimate Covenant Podcast - December 27, 2021 06:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThis episode includes segments of a live Q&A session from a recent seminar held in Columbus, Indiana. Matt & Jenn tackle the following questions: "How do you overcome lack of sexual desire because of physical limitations?" "Are all forms of sex ok? Are any types of sex with my spouse sinful?" ...
72: Live Q&A, part 1 -- including birth control, feeling undesired, and more...
Intimate Covenant Podcast - December 20, 2021 06:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsThis episode includes segments of a live Q&A session from a recent seminar held in Columbus, Indiana. Matt & Jenn tackle the following questions: My husband agreed to get a vasectomy over a year ago, but he still hasn't initiated the process. Our contraception methods are unreliable and this is...
71: Fighting Fair
Intimate Covenant Podcast - December 13, 2021 06:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn challenge you to "embrace conflict" and offer some ground rules on "fighting fair" in your marriage. Learn to embrace conflict recognizing that conflict is an opportunity to learn more about your spouse. Your job is not to “win” or even eliminate every conflict. Rat...
70: Sexy Gift Giving
Intimate Covenant Podcast - December 06, 2021 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn offer advice for sexual pursuers and responders when giving and receiving sexy gifts. Consider starting a sexy Christmas tradition. This is a great time to gift your sexual relationship by exchanging sexy presents and/or by making time for a Christmas Eve quickie. ...
69: Sex Positions
Intimate Covenant Podcast - November 29, 2021 06:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode (#69), Matt and Jenn discuss sex positions (for no obvious reason). Is it important to learn new things in bed? What meanings do different positions have? Couples that have many ways to enjoy each other have insurance against monotony, aging, and health-related sexual challenges...
68: Keep Scrooge Out of the Bedroom
Intimate Covenant Podcast - November 22, 2021 06:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss how to keep your relationship and your sex life from freezing over during the busy holiday season. Protect your spouse. Make sure they know that you’ve got their back. Approach your extended families with an “us vs. them” mentality. Prioritize your spouse a...
67: New Moves
Intimate Covenant Podcast - November 15, 2021 06:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn share an excerpt from a session of the 2021 Retreat, titled, "Submitting to one another -- do I know what my spouse really needs?" Learn new moves to help transform conflict into opportunities for growth and connection. Real change starts by seeing my spouse more cl...
66: Encouraging Spiritual Leadership
Intimate Covenant Podcast - November 08, 2021 06:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn continue last week's discussion about encouraging husbands to be leaders by specifically addressing spiritual leadership in the home. Husbands are given the responsibility of overseeing the spiritual growth of the home and this responsibility is often shirked by man...
65: How Do I Encourage My Husband To Be A Leader?
Intimate Covenant Podcast - November 01, 2021 05:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt & Jenn answer a listener question from a wife who wants to know how she can encourage her husband to be a better leader and more engaged in the relationship. Sometimes, our disappointment with leadership is because we have unrealistic expectations. However, clearly many hu...
64: Eye Contact
Intimate Covenant Podcast - October 25, 2021 05:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsIn this episode, Matt and Jenn answer a listener question about making eye contact during sex. We'll also discuss ways to use eye contact to enhance emotional and sexual pleasure using eye contact. Eye contact requires vulnerability, but increasing eye contact in your relationship - in and out ...
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