Sex Chat for Christian Wives

When we started podcasting in February 2017, we didn't know whether we'd get through one year, much less five years. But here we are, celebrating this amazing milestone with a bit of reminiscing, some bloopers, and our wishes and hopes for our fabulous listeners! Sponsor Visit Married Dance Shop From the Bible She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. - Proverbs 31:25 Resources Hope for Wives Podcast Strong Wives - Bonny's Coaching Practice Healthy Life Toolbox - Gaye's New Site Honeycomb & Spice - Chris's Site Higher Desire Wives - J's Community Webinar Shop Page Visit our website: forchristianwives.com

About this episode This is a time of year when a lot of people are talking about taking better care of themselves—things like eating healthier, starting to exercise, getting more sleep, setting goals, or setting boundaries in their lives. But self-care, even though it sounds like a good thing, can be a touchy subject in some Christian circles. Let's talk about self-care and what role—if any—it should play in the lives of Christian women. What is self-care? What does that term mean to you? Should Christians practice self-care? Did Jesus practice self-care, and what does the Bible say about it? What kinds of self-care should we engage in? What kinds of activities are likely to promote real joy, peace, and health in our lives? What kinds of activities are unlikely or less likely to promote those things? What is something you're doing to practice self-care this year, and what would you say to our listeners to encourage them to take care of their bodies, minds, spirits, and relationships this year? Sponsor Visit Position Cards Page Subscribe to their Position of the Week Newsletter at PositionOfTheWeek.com. This episode was also sponsored in part by Share the Soap. Be sure to sign up for their newsletter to be notified of upcoming promotions. From the Bible "I will refresh the weary and satisfy the faint." Jeremiah 31:25 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Genesis 2:2 And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, "Do you have anything here to eat?" They gave him a piece of broiled fish, and he took it and ate it in their presence. Luke 24:41-43 One day Jesus said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side of the lake." So they got into a boat and set out. As they sailed, he fell asleep. A squall came down on the lake, so that the boat was being swamped, and they were in great danger. Luke 8:22-23 But the Lord answered her, "Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary. Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her." Luke 10:41-42 So Miriam was confined outside the camp for seven days, and the people did not move on till she was brought back. Numbers 12:15 So I commended enjoyment, because a man has nothing better under the sun than to eat, drink, and be merry; for this will remain with him in his labor all the days of his life which God gives him under the sun. Ecclesiastes 8:15 Resources Made Like Martha: Good News for the Woman Who Gets Things Done by Katie M. Reid Where Do You Need to Say "No" to Say "Yes" to Your Marriage? - Hot, Holy & Humorous 5 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself Every Day - CalmHealthySexy 5 Ways to Take Care of Yourself in a Crisis - CalmHealthySexy Fit. Strong. Healthy. The Busy Woman's Guide to Making Time for Exercise Just Breathe - The Forgiven Wife Affiliate notice: This post contains affiliate links, meaning that our ministry receives a small commission with each purchase made through the link that helps cover our costs

We're back! It was an eventful December and early January for us and will share what we have been doing. Today, we're talking about a new sexual you. What does that mean? What does it look like? And how can you achieve it? What does it mean to have a new sexual you? Are we saying just more sex or something else? What would it look like to make goals for improving sexuality? What kinds of goals can wives set for themselves and their marriage? Once you've set some goals, how can you track your progress? What even counts as progress? Let's wrap up with each of us giving our listeners a word of encouragement. What would you like to say to wives wanting this to be the year they embrace healthy and holy sexuality? Sponsor New Year Sale: Save 13% storewide using coupon 2022! Click HERE to visit Married Dance. From the Bible "Make every effort to live in peace with everyone and to be holy; without holiness no one will see the Lord. See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many." Hebrews 12:14-15. "The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release from darkness for the prisoners." Isaiah 61:1. Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:6-7 (NLT) How priceless is your unfailing love, O God! People take refuge in the shadow of your wings. They feast on the abundance of your house; you give them drink from your river of delights. For with you is the fountain of life; in your light we see light. Psalm 36:7-9 Resources Episode 109: Your Sexual Self Episode 112: Are You Compromising Too Much? (Listener Question) Do You Pray for Your Sex Life? - Hot, Holy & Humorous A Prayer for Your Sexual Intimacy - Hot, Holy & Humorous Prayer For Sexual Healing - Wild At Heart How to Feel Sexier this Year - CalmHealthySexy 5 Ways to Feel More Sensual - CalmHealthySexy Unlock Your Libido: 52 Week Sex Drive Transformation by Bonny Logsdon Burns Intimacy Revealed: 52 Devotions to Enhance Sex in Marriage by J. Parker 2019 Webinar Series 2020 Webinar Series Affiliate notice: This post contains affiliate links, meaning that our ministry receives a small commission with each purchase made through the link that helps cover our costs. Visit our website: forchristianwives.com

About this episode We can't leave off the year without providing another wonderful gift guide! We'll link to others in the show notes, but today we're focusing on gifts that speak not only to marital intimacy but specifically our five senses. This idea made us think of the song "Twelve Days of Christmas"! Instead of five golden rings, we're addressing our five golden senses. Sponsor GET THE CARDS! Also sponsored by Share the Soap. And by Strong Wives. From the Bible What does the Bible say about gift-giving? Later on, during the wheat harvest, Samson took a young goat as a gift and visited his wife. – Judges 15:1 (Do not—I repeat, do NOT let your husband give you a goat for Christmas! Good heavens. ~ J) "They were to be days of feasting, rejoicing, and of sending gifts to one another and to the poor." – Esther 9:22b. (This verse refers to Purim, but shows the same generous spirit we want to have at Christmastime.) Resources Some of the links below are affiliates, meaning that the price remains the same for you, but we receive a small commission if you purchase through the link. These commissions help us to defer our costs. Thanks! Sight Satin Blindfold Standing/Floor Mirror 100 Dates Scratch-off Poster Magnetic (False) Eyelashes Sheer Eyelash Robe Smell Essential Oil Blends for Romance, Passion, or Sensuality Ball Wash Charcoal Body Wash for Men Gift Card for Bath and Body Works Mist Your Mood Linen/Aromatherapy Spray Taste Picnic Basket for Two Hershey's Chocolate Syrup (7.5 pounds!) Restaurant Gift Card JO H2O Flavored Lubricant Hearing Metal Chime Ball Necklace Romantic or Sensual Music Playlist Sony Waterproof Bluetooth Speaker White Noise Machine Touch LovePlay Massage Candle Liberator Fascinator Throw CSFP Sex Position Cards Infinite Moon EverSheets

What are the best things about sex? We compiled a list of ten and hope it will inspire you to pursue better and deeper intimacy in your marriage. Sponsor Black Friday sale: 13% off store-wide! Visit Married Dance HERE. Also check out Make My Own Soap! Use coupon code 10off for $10 off the one-pound loaf starter kit. Use coupon code 20off for $20 off the LOAF starter kit. From the Bible What does the Bible say about the best things about sex? I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me. – Song of Songs 7:10 "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. – Ephesians 5:31-32 Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh. And the man and his wife were both naked and were not ashamed. – Genesis 2:24-25 Resources 10 Surprising Health Benefits of Sex (webmd.com) Unlock Your Orgasm: Through a Christian Lens by Bonny Logsdon Burns Orgasm Webinar Hot, Holy, and Humorous: Sex in Marriage by God's Design by J. Parker Episode 58: Orgasm Episode 114: Pursuing Playfulness in Sexual Intimacy Touchstone: Sex Is Fun, Part 1 | The Forgiven Wife Boom-Boom Playtime: Sex Is Fun, Part 2 | The Forgiven Wife Sex Is Like Rose-Colored Glasses - Hot, Holy & Humorous Strategy #10 - Build Sexual Confidence - Physical Confidence - Calm.Healthy.Sexy. Strategy #11 - Build Sexual Confidence - Knowledge - Calm.Healthy.Sexy. Build Sexual Confidence by Taking Action - Calm.Healthy.Sexy. Why Sex Should Be Hot, Holy, and Humorous - Hot, Holy & Humorous Is Sex a Spiritual Experience in Your Marriage? - Hot, Holy & Humorous Visit our website: forchristianwives.com

We want you to understand that sex is for you too! This is an idea we discuss frequently in our episodes, but today it is our focus. Why do we even need to have this conversation? Why do so many women struggle with the idea that sex is for them? Is it okay for sex sometimes to be primarily for one spouse? If so, when and how would that work? What can you actually do to make sex for you as well? Sponsor Use coupon code 10off for $10 off the one-pound loaf starter kit. Use coupon code 20off for $20 off the LOAF starter kit. Click here to visit the sponsor. From the Bible What does the Bible say about sex being for you too? Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you— if you find my beloved, what will you tell him? Tell him I am faint with love. – Song of Songs 5:18 Come, my beloved, let us go to the countryside, let us spend the night in the villages. Let us go early to the vineyards to see if the vines have budded, if their blossoms have opened, and if the pomegranates are in bloom— there I will give you my love. The mandrakes send out their fragrance, and at our door is every delicacy, both new and old, that I have stored up for you, my beloved. –Song of Songs 7:11-13 "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh." This is a profound mystery—but I am talking about Christ and the church. – Ephesians 5:31-32 Resources You Deserve a Great Sex Life Too - CalmHealthySexy Love Like a Woman: Should Your Sexual Response Be Like Your Husbands? - The Forgiven Wife What a Quickie Taught Us About Sexual Intimacy - The Forgiven Wife Why "10 Minutes and Lube" Is Horrible Advice - The Forgiven Wife How Not to Think About Sex - The Forgiven Wife Learn What You Like in Bed - The Forgiven Wife Learn to Embrace Your Sexuality - The Forgiven Wife Nurture Your Sexual Desire - Honeycomb & Spice Wives, Your Voice Matters (in the Bedroom & Beyond) - Hot, Holy & Humorous High-Drive Wives Are Not Crockpots - Hot, Holy & Humorous Where Purity Culture Got It Wrong, Let's Get It Right - Hot, Holy & Humorous Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs - Wikipedia Sexual Desire and Arousal: The Nonlinear Model (Rosemary Basson) - ObG Project These 3 Actions Could Bring You to Orgasm - Hot, Holy & Humorous (orgasm gap) Unlock Your Orgasm: Through a Christian Lens by Bonny Logsdon Burns (affiliate link) Understanding Your Sex Drive – Webinar Replay Pillow Talk: 40 Conversations about Sex for Married Couples by J. Parker Strong Wives Coaching Support with Bonny Burns Faithful Counseling (affiliate link) Visit our website: forchristianwives.com

Explore the fascinating connection between prayer and intimacy. The hosts dive into why discussing these topics can feel awkward due to cultural taboos. They share personal struggles and insights on how to break down the barriers. Practical steps for integrating prayer into your sex life are provided, along with biblical perspectives from Song of Songs and James. Learn about simple prayers for specific concerns and even how to pray while being intimate, all while emphasizing that it's okay to feel weird about it.

We are down one host with Chris out today, but Gaye, Bonny, and I are here to answer your questions. If you have a question that you'd like us to address, head to our website, click the Ask a Question tab, and shoot us an email. While we cannot respond to all of your questions, we try to cover a lot of ground and answer what we can. Be sure to go back through our older episodes as well to see if we might have covered a topic you're wondering about. "[My husband] continues to look at other women and images that are so easily available outside our home. My question is; Am I wrong to be upset by this habit? Are my expectations too high? How do I learn to trust when I feel so betrayed when I see him look? Do I need counseling to truly move past this?" "My husband and I have a great sex life… The problem is that I want sex with him AND I fantasize about other men too." AND "I have struggled in that last few years with other men popping into my mind during sex… I sometimes just don't know how to handle a quiet mind so random thing will try to steal my attention/make noise in my mind. Wondering how I can enhance my intimacy with mental focus." "I am definitely the lower drive spouse and I think it's mostly because I have so much trouble getting turned on. It takes sooo long and we don't have a lot of extra time with our toddler around. I am struggling the most with talking with my husband during sex… I feel like I'm grasping at that turned on feeling and any little thing pulls me out of it. My husband is very very kind, patient and wanting to do what I need but I feel like I can't quite do it and I feel like I'm letting him down. I want sex to be good but I can't get the communication thing down. Any tips?" Sponsor Visit the site: sharethesoap.com Discount Code: FCWSPECIAL 10% off! From the Bible But they delight in the law of the Lord, meditating on it day and night. - Psalm 1:2 (NLT) I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me. - Song of Songs 7:10 Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth—for your love is more delightful than wine. - Song of Songs 1:2 His left arm is under my head, and his right arm embraces me. - Song of Songs 2:6, 8:3 Resources Bonny Burns, APSAT trained coaching Mindfulness & Meditation During Sex | Hot, Holy & Humorous Does Your Husband Look at Other Women? | Hot, Holy & Humorous 4 Ways to Be Present During Sex | Forgiven Wife Yada, Yada, Yada…Talking During Sex | Hot, Holy & Humorous Episode 45: Foreplay Episode 77: How to Ask for What You Want Episode 90: Getting Him to Touch You Where You Want Getting in the Mood Webinar – Replay Foreplay Webinar – Replay Pillow Talk: 40 Conversations about Sex for Married Couples by J. Parker Dear Wife, You Deserve a Great Sex Life Too | Calm.Healthy.Sexy. Visit our website: forchristianwives.com

Today we're going to give you a little update on what's happening with us, talk about what might be happening with you, and then discuss what that might mean for your sex life and your marriage. Sponsor Try discount code 4CW at checkout. From the Bible What does the Bible say about when life is overwhelming? When I said, "My foot is slipping," your unfailing love, Lord, supported me. When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy. – Psalm 94:18-19 But now, this is what the Lord says— he who created you, Jacob, he who formed you, Israel: "Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze. – Isaiah 43:1-2 "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." – Matthew 11:28 Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. – 1 Peter 5:7 Resources 5 Simple Ways to Take Care of Yourself in a Crisis - CalmHealthySexy You Probably Need More Sleep - CalmHealthySexy Create Energy in Your Life with Exercise - CalmHealthySexy Decide that You are Worth It - HealthyLifeToolbox 4 Ways to Be Present During Sex - The Forgiven Wife Rest in God - The Forgiven Wife Just Breathe - The Forgiven Wife And remember if you need or want counseling, we recommend*: *affiliate link Visit our website: forchristianwives.com

About this episode We are going to discuss practical ways to help you discover fun and playfulness between you and your husband. We talk a lot about being lighthearted during sexual intimacy, and today we want to spark your creativity. What are some obstacles you can think of that would hinder playfulness in a married couple's sexual relationship? What would you say to a friend who sees playfulness as a challenge to incorporate into her sexual relationship with her husband? What are some practical ideas to find light-heartedness or create playfulness during intimate moments? What does the Bible say about fun? Sponsor Click Here to Learn More From the Bible What does God have to say about positions? So I commend the enjoyment of life, because there is nothing better for a person under the sun than to eat and drink and be glad. Then joy will accompany them in their toil all the days of the life God has given them under the sun. – Ecclesiastes 8:15 (NIV) A merry heart does good, like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.. – Proverbs 17:22 (NKJV) A joyful heart makes a face cheerful, but a sad heart produces a broken spirit. – Proverbs 15:13 (CSB) Resources Episode 25: Sex Is Funny - Sex Chat for Christian Wives Do You Have Inside Jokes About Sex? (intimacyinmarriage.com) – guest post from J. Parker Lighten Up! And Laugh a Little about Sex | Hot, Holy & Humorous Does He Make You Laugh? | Hot, Holy & Humorous Is Joking about Sex Okay? | Hot, Holy & Humorous What Euphemisms for Sex Do You Use? | Hot, Holy & Humorous Hugh Jackman Says His Life Motto Is 'Happy Wife, Happy Life' (usmagazine.com) Sex Games for Couples | Married Dance (affiliate link) Glow in the Dark Body Paint | Amazon (affiliate link) Fried Green Tomatoes "Saran Wrap Scene" (with actress Kathy Bates) Riding the Train | Awaken Love Give Your Husband a Sexy Surprise | The Forgiven Wife The Flirtation Experiment: Putting Magic, Mystery, and Spark Into Your Everyday Marriage, by Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer Episode 34: Food and Sex