Role Play Moments

This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor with three ways to sexually surprise your husband. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

How did we come to research sex, and how reliable are the studies out there? In this first of a two-part series, we discuss sex research with licensed psychologist, college professor, and certified Christian sex therapist, Dr. Jessica McCleese. Sponsor Aldrich Ministries is passionate about helping couples transform their marriages from surviving to thriving. They offer individual and couples coaching through convenient online video from the comfort of your own home. Regain hope and find healing with the Aldrich Ministries Coaching Network. From the Bible The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. Proverbs 18:15 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:7 Resources Jessica McCleese, Psy.D. | Regent University The Perks and Pitfalls of Sex Research - Hot, Holy & Humorous National Survey of Men for For Women Only - Shaunti Feldhahn Correlation of Nicolas Cage movies and drowning deaths in US - TylerVigen.com Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you want to contribute without using Patreon, you can donate here. If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker

This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns is for mothers of young children who feel all touched out.. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Should you talk to others about your sex life? When? Who? How? We have all hands on deck—Bonny, Chris & J—to tackle that subject. Sponsor Get matched to the right therapy for you with Better Help! And with our link, get 10% off your first month. From the Bible The righteous choose their friends carefully, but the way of the wicked leads them astray. Proverbs 12:26 One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother. Proverbs 18:24 Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. Proverbs 27:9 Resources Episode 87: How to Talk to Friends About Sex Finding Friends to Support Your Marital Intimacy - Hot, Holy & Humorous What Should You Share about Your Sex Life with Friends? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Sexual Clarity for Christian Women • Strong Wives Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you want to contribute without using Patreon, you can donate here. If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker 

This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns about the importance of being connected to your own body and how it can lead to authenticity and pleasure. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

For many women, the body feels more like a battleground than a home. Jenn Schmidt of Intimate Covenant joins us to discuss how to make true peace with our bodies. Sponsor Aldrich Ministries is passionate about helping couples transform their marriages from surviving to thriving. They offer individual and couples coaching through convenient online video from the comfort of your own home. Regain hope and find healing with the Aldrich Ministries Coaching Network. From the Bible So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27 Adam and his wife were both naked, and they felt no shame. Genesis 2:25 This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments." Matthew 22:38-40 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God. Matthew 5:9 Resources Intimate Covenant website Intimate Covenant 9th Annual Marriage Retreat Body Image Got You Down? | The Forgiven Wife Body Image: Why Are We So Hard on Ourselves? - Hot, Holy & Humorous 5 Reasons to Embrace the Body You Have - Hot, Holy & Humorous Body Awareness • Bonny's Oysterbed7 Episode 111: Accepting Your Body Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you want to contribute without using Patreon, you can donate here. If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker

This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor with some ideas on incorporating moments of role playing into your lovemaking. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Pelvic floor therapist Dr. Jaclyn Napier joins us to discuss male sexual dysfunction—what it is, how to address it, and what practices might prevent it for those not experiencing it yet. Sponsor / Special Request Regent University's Cherish research team invites married adult women to take part in an important study on women's thoughts and feelings around their sexual experience. Participation involves completing a confidential 20-minute online survey. Your privacy will be fully respected and you may choose to opt out at any point; if you choose to participate, more information will be given with regard to informed consent. Your responses will help shed light on an area of women's health that is often underrepresented in research. By joining, you will be contributing to meaningful insights that can improve awareness, resources, and future care for women. Your voice matters, and your voluntary participation can make a real difference. Click or scan below. Please contact [email protected] if you have any questions. Take the survey HERE. From the Bible Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well. 3 John 1:2 Resources Dr. Jaclyn Napier's Practice: The Source Pelvis Health and Wellness Reclaiming Sex and Intimacy After Prostate Cancer: A Guide for Men and Their Partners by Jeffrey Albaugh Androgen Deprivation Therapy: An Essential Guide for Prostate Cancer Patients and Their Loved Ones by Richard J. Wassersug Robinson The Biggest Challenge to My Sex Life (That I Never Told You About) - Hot, Holy & Humorous (about having a husband with insulin-dependent diabetes) ScreamingO Dynamo Ejaculation Delay Spray - Married Dance Durex Performax Condoms with Delay Lubricant - Amazo n Episode 177: Addressing Sexual Pain, with Debby Wade Episode 239: Pursuing Pain-Free Intimacy Find a Pelvic Rehabilitation Practitioner Near You | Pelvic Rehab A Headache in the Pelvis: A New Understanding and Treatment for Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndromes by David Wise and Rodney Anderson Ending Male Pelvic Pain, A Man's Manual by Isa Herrera  Pelvic Pain, The Ultimate C*ck Block by Susan Gronsky (warning: some crude language) Peyronie's Disease: Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment, and More | Healthline What Is Bowen Disease of the Penis? A Guide to Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment | Fact-Based Urology Dealing with Erection Problems | The Forgiven Wife Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you want to contribute without using Patreon, you can donate here. If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker

This week's quickie is from J. Parker with four more differences between what you see on the screen and what happens in the sheets. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!

Stress can follow you into your marriage bed, shaping desire and connection. We unpack how it disrupts intimacy and what to do. Sponsor Aldrich Ministries is passionate about helping couples transform their marriages from surviving to thriving. They offer individual and couples coaching through convenient online video from the comfort of your own home. Regain hope and find healing with the Aldrich Ministries Coaching Network. From the Bible Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. 1 Peter 5:7 Resources Episode 4: Stress and Sex 3 Questions that Can Reduce Stress and Increase Calm in Your Life – CalmHealthySexy  How Do You Respond to Stress in Your Marriage – The Forgiven Wife Are Stress & Fatigue Killing Your Sex Life? - Hot, Holy & Humorous 4 Simple Ways to Reduce Stress in Your Life and Marriage – CalmHealthySexy De-Stress to Improve Libido – OysterBed 7 How Does Stress Affect Your Marriage – The Forgiven Wife 4 Ways to Be Present During Sex | The Forgiven Wife Mindfulness & Meditation During Sex - Hot, Holy & Humorous Why Are We Having Less Sex? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you want to contribute without using Patreon, you can donate here. If you could, leave a rating and/or review so that others can find the show. Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb & Spice - Chris Taylor Hot, Holy & Humorous - J. Parker