

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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Nov 1, 2021 • 28min
The Lies We Believe About Sex
In this episode based on Dave and Ashley's upcoming book, "The Counterfeit Climax," we'll explore the 4 biggest lies about sex and how those lies can sabotage your sex life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 25, 2021 • 35min
The Argument Hangover
Dave and Ashley sit down with relationship coaches Aaron and Jocelyn Freeman to discuss their new book, "The Argument Hangover." Both couples share stories and tips on how to overcome conflict in marriage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2021 • 32min
What to Expect in Counseling
Dave and Ashley are huge proponents of Christian counseling. On this episode, they share their own experiences from individual counseling and couple's counseling through the years to give listeners more context and courage about the counseling process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2021 • 33min
Confronting Your Spouse's Sexual Past
When your own sexual past or your spouse's past sexual experiences is creating baggage or insecurity in the marriage, it can be an intimate and frustrating dynamic. Dave and Ashley discuss this delicate topic with grace and practical tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2021 • 32min
Dealing with Insecurities
We all have insecurities on some level and insecurities can sabotage intimacy. Dave and Ashley explore some of the most common insecurities related to sex and intimacy plus tips on how to overcome them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 2021 • 36min
Ashley's Parents
In this special episode, Dave and Ashley sit down with Ashley's parents to share laughs, stories and insights from their more than 40 years of marriage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 2021 • 42min
Be a World Changer
Dave and Ashley share an interview that will inspire you to look at your world in a different way. They also share their own experiences with the world-changing organization, Compassion International.Text XO Marriage to 83393Compassion.com/XOMARRIAGEOrder our new book Naked and Healthy: xomarriage.com/store Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 2021 • 35min
Overcoming Trust Issues
Trust is the foundation of every marriage, and when it's broken, it can seem difficult to navigate the way back to intimacy. Dave and Ashley explore the factors that impact trust and explain the "5 Stages of Trust in Marriage." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 6, 2021 • 30min
Purity Culture
Many of us grew up in the "Purity Culture" movement which had a positive aim of keeping kids away from premarital sex, but it had some negative repercussions in terms of the baggage it left in its wake. In this episode, Dave and Ashley share their own experiences with Purity Culture and talk about how the movement has impacted modern marriages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 2021 • 31min
I'm Not Attracted to My Spouse
This episode marks a new season of topics inspired by Dave and Ashley's upcoming book, The Counterfeit Climax. We'll be exploring different aspects of sex and marriage starting with this topic of what to do in marriage when physical attraction no longer feels present. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


