

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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Jun 15, 2020 • 13min
Summer Quickies: How Men and Women are Different
This is the second episode in our "Sexy Summer Quickies" series. Over the course of 12 episodes, Dave and Ashley are answering the 12 most common questions about sex in marriage in short (approximately ten-minutes each) episodes. This episode is all about common gender differences in marriage and answering the common question "How are men's sexual needs and women's sexual needs different"?10% off Faithful Counseling:Getfaithful.com/nakedmarriageCheck out Dave and Ashley's NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYFollow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 8, 2020 • 12min
Summer Quickies: How Often Should We Make Love?
This is the first episode in our "Sexy Summer Quickies" series. Over the course of 12 episodes, Dave and Ashley are answering the 12 most common questions about sex in marriage in short (approximately ten-minutes each) episodes. This episode is all about sexual frequency in marriage and answering the common question "How often should a married couple have sex"?AHAVA 15% Discount: xomarriage.com/ahavaCheck out Dave and Ashley's NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYFollow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 1, 2020 • 46min
A God-Centered Marriage
In this interview with Luis and Kristen Roman, Dave and Ashley discuss the Roman's new book (Un Matrimonio Divino) and talk about how to bring God into every aspect of married life. The Roman's are Pastors, Podcasters, Speakers and Writers for XOlatino.com with is MarriageToday's hub for marriage resources available in Spanish.Un Matrimonio Divino Luis and Kristen's new book: https://store.marriagetoday.com/products/un-matrimonio-divinoCheck out Dave and Ashley's NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYDonate a gift to MarriageToday at marriagetoday.com/give/Follow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 25, 2020 • 29min
Healthy Hobbies
Hobbies can be a healthy outlet to strengthen your marriage or an imbalanced obsession which can harm the marriage. Dave and Ashley have a conversation about the benefits of healthy habits an the warning signs that certain hobbies are creating imbalance and friction in the marriage.For more marriage building content go to:xomarraige.com10% off Faithful Counseling:Getfaithful.com/nakedmarriageCheck out our NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYDonate a gift to MarriageToday at xomarriage.com/give/Follow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 2020 • 47min
Love and Money
Money is a leading cause of stress in most marriages. Learning to communicate about finances in a healhty way can be a vital skill in preserving healthy finances and a healthy relationship with your spouse. In this episode, Dave and Ashley interview Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn talking about groundbreaking research from their new book, "Thriving in Love and Money."Thriving in Love & Money by Jeff & Shaunti Feldhahn : https://thriveinloveandmoney.com/For more marriage building content go to:marriagetoday.comCheck out our NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYDonate a gift to MarriageToday at marriagetoday.com/give/Follow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11, 2020 • 38min
Marriage Pitfalls
There are many "pitfalls" that can trip up a married couple. Dave and Ashley address some of the most common warning signs of unhealthy pitfalls plus ways to safeguard your marriage from these negative habits and mindsets. The Q&A segment at the end of the episode addresses a question on what to do when one spouse has no motivation to focus on physical health and the frustrations and sexual disconnect it can create in the marriage.10% off Faithful Counseling:Getfaithful.com/nakedmarriageFor more marriage building content go to:marriagetoday.comCheck out our NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYDonate a gift to MarriageToday at marriagetoday.com/give/Follow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4, 2020 • 41min
Overcoming Past Sexual Abuse
Some of the deepest scars and biggest hurdles an individual (and a married couple) could ever face relate to the wounds of past sexual abuse. In this episode, we hear the harrowing and heroic story of sexual abuse survivor Alyssa Gordon and her supportive husband, Tyler. Dave and Ashley's interview with Tyler and Alyssa can help bring healing and hope to anyone who has been impacted by the trauma of past or current abuse.Faithful Counselinghttp://www.Getfaithful.com/nakedmarriageFor more marriage building content go to:marriagetoday.comCheck out our NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYDonate a gift to MarriageToday at marriagetoday.com/give/Follow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27, 2020 • 36min
Monogamy vs. Multiple Partners
In an age of ongoing sexual revolution, many people believe that the very idea of lifelong monogamy is outdated and impractical. Some even point to examples of polygamy and polyamory in the Bible as justification these alternative lifestyles. Dave and Ashley tackle this issues with research, real-life anecdotes, Biblical perspective and Jesus' own definition of marriage.For more marriage building content go to:xomarriage.comCheck out our NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYDonate a gift to MarriageToday at marriagetoday.com/give/Follow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 20, 2020 • 33min
Discouragement, Disappointment and Depression
We've all experienced moments (or even prolonged seasons) of discouragement. Sometimes these long seasons of disappointment can morph into a full-blown depression, a mid-life crisis or a myriad of other issues. Dave and Ashley share some personal experiences and Biblical perspective on how to navigate your marriage in a healthy way when either you or your spouse is facing ongoing discouragement.For more marriage building content go to:marriagetoday.comCheck out our NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYDonate a gift to MarriageToday at marriagetoday.com/give/Follow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 13, 2020 • 34min
Rekindling Romance
Was there ever a season in your marriage when you felt closer to your spouse than you feel right now? If so, what changed? In this episode, Dave and Ashley will unpack the reasons why many couples subtly drift apart and they'll share practical ways to rekindle romance, passion, and intimacy in every part of the marriage.For more marriage building content go to:marriagetoday.comCheck out our NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYDonate a gift to MarriageToday at marriagetoday.com/give/Follow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


