The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis
XO Podcast Network, Dave Willis, Ashley Willis
The Naked Marriage invites couples to uncover God’s design for lifelong love. Through honest, faith-centered conversations, hosts Dave and Ashley Willis talk openly about challenges couples often face but rarely talk about. With wisdom, vulnerability, and humor, they offer fresh perspectives and practical ways to build a deeply connected marriage.
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May 3, 2023 • 10min
My Husband Wants Me To Lose Weight // Body Image Week
Body Image Episode 2Ashley is joined by Rachael Gilbert, whose book "Image Restored" is the basis for this series. This series has so much practicality for husbands & wives!Pick Up Rachael's book here - https://www.amazon.com/Image-RESTored-Insecurity-Experience-Renovation/dp/0830782893Today's question: How do I handle my husband asking me to loose weight?---For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 2, 2023 • 8min
My Spouse is Insecure // Body Image Week
Welcome to our special week of Hump Day Q&A. All week we are releasing special Hump Day Episodes all about body image. Ashley is joined by Rachael Gilbert, whose book "Image Restored" is the basis for this series. This series has so much practicality for husbands & wives!Pick Up Rachael's book here - https://www.amazon.com/Image-RESTored-Insecurity-Experience-Renovation/dp/0830782893Today's question: What do you say to wives whose husbands are very complimentary of their wife, but the wife doesn't feel like she can receive it because of her own insecurity? ---For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 1, 2023 • 21min
My Spouse is Lazy
Opposites in Marriage // Week 2Welcome to our brand new series on opposites in marriage. How do we bring out the best in our spouse even if they are different than us? In this episode, we are talking about how to love your spouse well if they are a high achiever or easy going.----For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 26, 2023 • 7min
How Do We Find Fun Dates? // Hump Day Q&A
Today's question: How do we find date ideas we both enjoy? Dave's parents are joining us today to help us answer this question!---For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 24, 2023 • 24min
My Spouse is Different than Me
Opposities in Marriage // Week 1Welcome to our brand new series on opposites in marriage. How do we bring out the best in our spouse even if they are different than us? On this episode, we are talking about the difference in being an Introvert and an extrovert.----For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 19, 2023 • 7min
My Spouse is Always Talking to His Family // Hump Day Q&A
Today's question: How do I talk to my Husband about healthy boundaries around family?---For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 17, 2023 • 29min
The Key to Healthy Conflict
On this episode, we are joined by our friends Jeremy & Corrie Isaacs. Jeremy & Corrie have so much wisdom in helping couples have healthy marriages and this episode will be a blessing!Grab their book here: https://www.amazon.com/Your-Marriage-Matters-Discovering-What/dp/B0BCS36TJ4The Isaacs pastor Generations Church in Atlanta, GA. They have a heart for marriages and families to be centered on faith in Jesus that can be passed from one generation to the next. They have 4 kids, who you will see leading around the church on a regular basis: sons Cooper, Branson, Tucker, and daughter Kinley.----For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 12, 2023 • 10min
Changing Me First // Hump Day Q&A
Today's question: My husband and I have been going through an extreme rough patch and he yells in front of our kids, how do I get him to stop?---For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 10, 2023 • 32min
Say This More Often with Mark Batterson
In this episode we have our new friend Mark Batterson joining us on the show to talk all about his new book, Please, Sorry, Thanks. Mark Batterson is the lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, D.C. One church in multiple locations, NCC owns and operates Ebenezers Coffeehouse, The Miracle Theatre, and the DC Dream Center. NCC is currently developing a city block into The Capital Turnaround. This 100,000-square-foot space will include an event venue, child development center, and mixed-use marketplacePick upthe book here: https://www.amazon.com/Please-Sorry-Thanks-Change-Everything/dp/0593192796 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apr 5, 2023 • 9min
Help! My Husband is Texting Other Women // Hump Day Q&A
Today's question: My husband is sending memes to other women. How do I approach this with him?---For all links mentioned in the episode & more XO content, visit: https://linktr.ee/nakedmarriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
