It’s a challenge to build a long term relationship full of love, desire, and sexy fun. It can be especially challenging for Christians in a world filled with mixed messages about sex, intimacy, and marriage that go contrary to traditional values. Your host is Dan Purcell, a Life Coach and Couples Sex Expert that specializes in helping married couples take their sex life to the next level. You’ll gain new ideas, perspectives, and practical tools to help you "get your marriage on"! This podcas ...
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Emmy-winning writer and producer Gavin Purcell talks to interesting people about the subjects they’re currently obsessed with outside of their everyday lives. Then, an expert in that subject matter joins the conversation to answer all their questions. Way Too Interested is a podcast about curiosity, discovery, creativity, and, most importantly, pursuing those little things that get stuck in your brain & end up being way more fascinating than you ever expected. Learn more at WayTooInterested. ...
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Marriage Counselors, Adam King, MA, and Karissa King, MA, talk with couples, pastors, and therapists about strengthening your marriage as a busy couple. From communication and finances to parenting, building trust, and cultivating godly desire and intimacy in the bedroom, this podcast equips you with tools to deepen your connection and create a thriving marriage.
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Join us for some laughs and honest Q&D about all things progress. Each episode includes a "progress prompt" to get you thinking about your own personal growth and values - because the secret to not caring what other people think about you, to more peace and less anxiety, and to confidently showing up as your true self is to KNOW AND LOVE WHO YOU ARE ❤️
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Rhonda is a woman in a man's world. She was born into a house of all boys, has only sons and coaches high-performing men who have everything they thought they wanted, but they're still not happy. The Intimacy Podcast for Guys helps successful men find emotional and physical connection in the romantic relationships that matter most. Listen in as I share behind the scenes of million dollar men who are unknowingly sabotaging the intimacy they crave most. Rhonda will show you how the same skills ...
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239: Sharing the Mental Load for Great Sex, with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
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35:32This episode is all about priming your mind and relationship for great sex. Years ago, Dr. Morgan Cutlip, who is my guest on this episode today, made her first appearance on my podcast, (and if you want to listen to it, it's episode number 50). What she taught me then about the mental load made a deep impression on me. The mental load as it's ofte…
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How Delight Shapes Your Child’s Identity (Not Just Their Mood)
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23:07🎈Ever wonder what makes a child feel deeply known, safe, and joyful—not just in the moment, but for life? This episode explores the power of delight in parenting and how tiny moments of joy can quietly shape your child's sense of identity, emotional health, and their view of God. From bath bombs to sticky note lunchbox quotes, we unpack how delight…
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240: Faking Orgasms, Toys, Role of Porn, and Exploring More Intimacy In Marriage
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1:02:13 In this episode, I'm getting specific with actionable tactics while answering questions about the following: how to grow closer together emotionally overcoming body image concerns as it relates to sex. why women fake orgasms enhancing sexual intimacy with sex toys what the research says about pornography use and its impact on couples exploring rol…
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From Betrayal to Intimacy: A Guide to Rebuilding Trust
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28:19❤️🩹 When trust shatters, rebuilding isn’t about rushing to forgiveness—it’s about slow, relentless pursuit. In this episode, we unpack what it actually takes to rebuild trust after betrayal, and why “just moving on” doesn’t work. What does a betrayed spouse truly need to feel safe again? And how can the one who broke the trust stay present in the …
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Why Parenting Feels HARDER Now and What To Do About It w/ Dr. Leonard Sax
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49:34📲 What if the very screens that entertain your kids are sabotaging their character—and your authority as a parent? In this jaw-dropping episode, Dr. Leonard Sax joins Adam and Karissa to expose the shocking truth behind the culture of disrespect dominating today’s youth. From the dopamine addiction of TikTok to the dangers of AI girlfriends and por…
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238: 7 Candid Answers To Prepare You For A Thriving Sex Life
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53:06 I read an excellent book a few years ago. It's for parents talking to their kids about sex. There was a chapter towards the end of the book titled Honeymoon Horror Stories, which really caught my eye and changed the way I think about the importance of getting and teaching our next generation a solid sex education as part of their research for the …
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Before the Aisle: Why Premarital Counseling is a Game-Changer
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18:25What if one conversation could save your future marriage from years of pain? 💭 Hear Adam and Karissa uncover why premarital counseling is so much more than a checkbox. It’s not therapy-speak or couch confessions—it’s strategy, clarity, and tools you’ll actually use when life gets real. Think: reusable, confidence-building recipes for communication,…
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237: Menopause Shouldn't Suck, with Alisa DiLorenzo
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37:37Women's bodies and brains undergo large changes during puberty, childbirth and menopause. Just like how sexuality hasn't been talked about much in previous generations, at least not in a positive light, menopause also hasn't been a free topic of conversation. It might be a bit funny that a dude is doing an episode about menopause, but I'm really cu…
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You’re planning a wedding—but are you preparing for a marriage? Hear Adam and Karissa pull back the curtain on three major blind spots that engaged couples often overlook. Why does communication seem so easy before the vows—but crash and burn after? What if marriage wasn’t designed to make you happy... but holy? And how do love and respect actually…
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236: Your Adult Playground: Transforming Your Sex Life From Obligation to Desire
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38:19Today I want to talk to those who are in a marriage where sex pretty good but maybe a little monotonous at times. Maybe it feels like it's the same old, same old. You wanna kind of spice it up, but then there's other factors involved, including feeling tired. Perhaps it feels like maybe sex is good enough, but you'd really like get to the next grea…
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10 Conversations You MUST Have Before Saying ‘I Do’
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24:47You’ve heard the phrase “when you know, you know”—but is love alone really enough to build a lasting marriage? 💭 In this episode, we’re diving into the 10 essential conversations every couple should have before they say “I do.” From spiritual alignment and family dynamics to sex, conflict, and forgiveness, these aren’t fluffy questions—they’re the …
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235: Two Truths and a Lie: Marriage Edition, with Sheila and Keith Gregoire
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33:10 Ever play the game "Two Truths and a Lie"? (A person makes three statements, and you guess which two are factual and which one is false.) Well, we get to play that game today on our episode with my guests Sheila Wray Gregoire and her husband Keith (return guests to the Get Your Marriage On Podcast). The Gregoires completed extensive research, surv…
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ONE Bible, TWO Believers, and ZERO Clue Where to Start w/ Dr. Philip Nation
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51:51Is praying together awkward? Do you struggle to make Bible reading a “we” thing instead of just a “me” thing? If your Bible is collecting more dust than highlighters, this episode is for you! 📖 We’re sitting down with Dr. Philip Nation—pastor, author, and VP at Thomas Nelson Bibles—to talk about why spiritual habits in marriage so often stall out a…
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234: Three Cringe-worthy Marriage & Intimacy Advice, According To A Therapist
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23:38 Have you ever received really bad marriage advice? Today I have the privilege of interviewing Kendra Nielson, a fellow marriage coach and therapist. Together we address common pieces of marriage advice that often miss the mark, such as "Never go to bed angry," or "Always put your spouse first," and "Your spouse should be your best friend." And of …
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The Silent Struggle of DEPRESSION w/ Pastor Cortt Chavis
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1:24:34What happens when you have everything you’ve ever wanted—yet you still feel empty? In this powerful conversation, Pastor Cortt Chavis shares his deeply personal journey through trauma, depression, and the unexpected road to healing. He opens up about childhood wounds, battles with unforgiveness, and the moment he realized that retribution would nev…
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233: It's Never Too Late to Reinvent Your Marriage: A Sextimony
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34:11I love helping couples through Get Your Marriage On to help them through challenges, to overcome issues in intimacy, and to walk away with feeling like they have a brand new lease on their marriage and realizing how much joy and fun that a good sexual relationship can bring. And one such couple is who I have on my podcast today: Jennifer and Jeff (…
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What if Your Sex Drive Gap Isn't the Problem? (And What No One Told You About Female Orgasm) w/ Dan Purcell
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55:37*disclaimer* This episode includes discussions on pleasure and anatomy. If you’re not comfortable with your little ones hearing these details, consider popping in your headphones or saving it for a private moment. Most couples struggling with mismatched sex drives think the problem is obvious—one person wants it more, and the other wants it less. B…
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232: Why So Many Marriages Struggle with Sex (And What to Do About It)
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42:36 Just about every couple deals with libido differences from time to time. It seems though, as couples approach middle age and begin to face the second half of their life, the differences in sexual desire, which may have been a back burner issue in the marriage up until that time, seem to become front and center. It's the elephant in the room that t…
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Why do They PULL AWAY? Fix the Hidden Fear Destroying your Marriage
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17:25Feeling stuck in a cycle of closeness and withdrawal? 🌀 In this episode, Adam and Karissa reveal why your spouse may pull away—even when things are going well—and share 5 steps to build lasting emotional security. ♥️ Don't miss this game-changing advice for deeper connection! We have just one more EROS Marriage Weekend left this year! Register now!…
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231: Learning to Love Your Body: A Story of Hope from a Boudoir Photographer
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48:19Everyone struggles with feelings of self-worth and self-acceptance from time to time. Our bodies are sacred; as the Bible says, we're created in God's image. Yet the enemy of our souls does what he can to discredit and devalue our worth, often by casting shade about our own body image. Today you get to meet Hope Orr, a skilled boudoir photographer …
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LIVE Q&A: Honest Answers on Love, Sex, and Tough Conversations
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41:48Let's into a live Q&A session recorded at the EROS Marriage Weekend in Heath, Ohio! 🎙️ Adam and Karissa answered real questions from couples about love languages, navigating mismatched desires, and navigating sexual trauma and dysfunction in childhood. They even addressed ways for wives to avoid going into "mom mode" on their hubbies. 🤪 📚 Resources…
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230: Upping Your Oral Sex Skills & Adding Adventure to Your Intimacy
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41:03A recurring theme I've noticed in over 200 episodes of the Get Your Marriage On podcast is that those who are willing to push themselves a little outside their comfort zone experience the most joy and growth in their relationships. And this is also consistent with my own experience. My guest today is Kaitlin Hawes. She's a mom and a wife with a gre…
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Stress doesn’t have to tear your marriage apart! 🤯 The way you and your spouse handle stress is likely different, and without understanding those differences, it can create tension. In this episode, we unpack the three stress styles—fighter, fleer, and freezer—so you can identify yours and learn how to work through stress as a team. Plus, we share …
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229: Optimal Sexual Experiences: 8 Factors Backed By Research with Dr. Peggy Kleinplatz
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25:44 If you were to pause and think about your very best sexual experiences that you've ever had, can you identify what made them so great? For many years, academics studying human sexuality at universities were primarily interested in figuring out what goes wrong in the bedroom so they can fix it and get back up to baseline functioning. But, the guest…
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The SECRET to a Deeply CONNECTED Marriage w/ Dr. Dan Allender
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49:17Are old survival habits silently sabotaging your marriage? 🤯 Dr. Dan Allender joins us to unpack why even the smallest conflicts—like a baked potato debate—often stem from something much deeper. We dive into how past wounds shape present struggles, why marriage is meant to reveal both our best and worst, and how to move from good to great connectio…
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228: Why Perfect Sex is Ruining Your Love Life (And What to Do Instead)
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26:12Do you ever feel like a failure at sex? In this episode, I'll be breaking down why perfectionism is the enemy of good sex and how you can build a virtuous cycle of intimacy with small, consistent wins. I'll share real stories, practical strategies, and a fresh way to think about sex that takes the pressure off and brings the pleasure back. If you'…
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LIVE Q+A: "She Feels OBJECTIFIED. I Feel REJECTED. Now What?"
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22:28💭 What do you do when cultural differences clash in your marriage? Or when postpartum challenges put intimacy on pause? In this LIVE recording from the EROS Marriage Weekend, Adam and Karissa tackle real questions from couples and share practical tools to strengthen your connection. You’ll hear about creative ways to initiate intimacy (hello, candl…
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227: How to Cool Down Your Nervous System to Heat Up Your Sex Life
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46:56 The number one libido killer is stress. And experiencing stress from time to time is just a part of life; however, there are skills out there that'll help you manage it better. One of the black belt sex tips I often teach is a concept called "calm the heck down," which, if you've listened to my podcast for a while, you'll see this theme popping up…
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We’re back this week with another round of anonymous questions from our live text line at the EROS Marriage Weekend! So many thoughtful, heartfelt, and vulnerable questions came in that we couldn’t address them all during the event—so we’re tackling them here on the podcast! ♥️ We’re keeping it real, unfiltered, and packed with practical wisdom to …
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226: How To Infuse Creativity into Your Sex Life with Role-Play
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40:09Today's episode is about flirting and having fun by trying on a different persona on a date night. It's about using the power of role play to infuse fresh life into your marriage! It's like putting on a different outfit than the one you usually wear and being playful. And because this is get your marriage on, we'll add a sexy twist to it, of course…
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We’re back this week with another round of anonymous questions from our live text line at the EROS Marriage Weekend! There were so many insightful, heartfelt, and spicy questions that we couldn’t get to them all during the event—so we’re answering them here on the podcast! ♥️ We’re keeping it honest, unfiltered, and packed with practical wisdom to …
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225: The Secret to a Scintillating Sex Life
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36:50 Our childhood and families of origin have a profound impact on our worldviews, including our attitudes towards sex and intimacy. Not knowing anything different, for the most part, we tend to intuitively model what we've seen and absorbed from the culture we grew up in. My wife and I are blessed to come from wonderful families. We had good childhoo…
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"My parents were always ARGUING" - EROS Q+A Episode
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28:51Join Adam and Karissa as they dive into some of the anonymous questions sent in through our live text line during the EROS Marriage Weekend. There were SO many thoughtful, heartfelt, and spicy questions, and we didn’t have time to answer them all at the event. So, we’re bringing those questions here to the podcast! ♥️ We’re keeping it real, raw, an…
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224: The 5 Phases of a Sexual Relationship
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40:10Take a moment to think about the evolution of your own sexual journey as a couple. How far have you come in the last year? Or the last two years, or the last five years? Is what's important to you today the same as what was important to you in the last two or five years? I bet it's different. It's then reasonable to assume that what's important to …
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TABOOS Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't w/ Dr. Mike Novotny, DMin
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40:51We were joined by Pastor Mike Novotny for a candid and thought-provoking discussion about the topics many Christians shy away from—pornography, sexuality, mental health, and more. In this episode, we explore why avoiding these conversations can cause more harm than good and how approaching them with humility, empathy, and biblical truth can transfo…
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223: An Honest Conversation About BDSM (Hint: It's Not What I Expected) - Part 2
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28:16 This is part two of the BDSM episodes. Last week we talked about how a BDSM is a exchange of erotic energy and how it's built upon the principles of trust and communication. And in a scene or experience, you have one partner acting in the dominant role and the other in the submissive role. And it's the submissive person who's really in charge of t…
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Sex Talks: Giving Your Kids What You Didn't Have w/ Nick Liberto
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1:02:57We all want to protect our kids, but when it comes to conversations about sex, most parents feel unprepared or awkward. 😶 The truth? The stakes have never been higher. Did you know the average age of exposure to hardcore pornography is now just 8 years old?! In this powerful episode, we sit down with Nick Liberto, the creator of TheSexTalk.com, to …
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222: An Honest Conversation About BDSM (Hint: It's Not What I Expected) - Part 1
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46:22Like many of you, I've had questions about BDSM for a long time. I've had preconceived ideas of what it was and wondered how it fits into my faith and the style of intimate play my wife and I enjoy. I have also received emails and DMS from many of you listeners asking me about BDSM in the context of a faithful Christian marriage. I've been hesitant…
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Healing from PORN in MINISTRY w/ Pastor Kurt and Lori Green
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1:08:08"You can't prioritize your MINISTRY over your MARRIAGE or you'll eventually lose both" -- Pastor Kurt Green. Listen in today as Pastor Kurt and Lori Green share their story of healing from pornography while navigating their ministerial calling. You CAN repair your marriage better than new. We are here for you! Resources: Adam's Porn Recovery Focus …
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221: Q&A - "Help! My Wife is Vanilla When it Comes to Sex"
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28:14Ever feel like you wish your wife was a little less vanilla? Every wish your spouse would be more enthusiastic about trying new things in the bedroom (or out of the bedroom for that matter)? Ever ask your spouse what their fantasies are, and they look at you with a blank stare or an "I don't know"? Ever get frustrated when, after a discussion about…
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What's Your Score for 2024? (Sharing Details of Our Marriage)
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39:47Before you rush into goal-setting for 2025, pause and reflect. In this heartfelt episode, we take you behind the scenes of our own marriage, scoring each area and sharing insights that have shaped our relationship. From trust to intimacy, personal development, and beyond, we dive into what worked, what didn’t, and how we’re moving forward. Resource…
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I studied martial arts for 13 years when I was younger and I became proficient in three different styles of Karate and Kenpo. As you progress towards being a black belt, the fundamentals don't change, but your ability to be more precise and skilled in using those fundamentals improves dramatically. Like in my martial arts training to being a bette…
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All I Want for Christmas Is... Clear Communication (Quick Wins for This Week)
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20:39🎄 The holidays are here, and with them come all the packed schedules, family dynamics, and unmet expectations. But they don’t have to pull you and your spouse apart. In this short and practical episode, we unpack: How unmet expectations can create frustration Real-life examples of aligning holiday expectations Tips for setting boundaries with famil…
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219: How Playing With Your 5 Senses Opens the Door to More Erotic Connection
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41:56 I am a big believer in play in the bedroom, and I'm excited that you'll get to join me in this conversation with Adam and Karissa King today. Adam and Karissa have a fun Instagram account called Dear Young, Married Couple. And that's how I first met them a few years ago. And get this. They are both marriage counselors. It's a husband and wife team…
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Uncovering Silent Genocide and America's Shift to DEATH w/ Seth Gruber, Author and Speaker
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1:03:15Get ready to have your worldview shaken. 🤯 In this episode, we sit down with author, speaker, and cultural warrior Seth Gruber to uncover the hidden agendas driving America’s culture of death. From Planned Parenthood’s dark eugenics roots to the chilling parallels between ancient child sacrifice and modern abortion practices, Seth exposes truths th…
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It's hard to believe that my wife and I started this work eight years ago! At that time we were 13 years into a happy marriage, but something was missing. We just didn't quite know what it was. And that's when a friend opened up to me about his sex life and taught me about how a healthy, vibrant sexual relationship permeates not only the marriage r…
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Adult Female Friendship: An Interview w/ Karissa's Best Friend, SarahAnne Buster, MA
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41:49Friendship as an adult can prove challenging, but we want to encourage you: It IS within reach. In this episode, Karissa sits down with her best friend, SarahAnne Buster, MA to unpack what it takes to maintain meaningful friendships in the midst of busy schedules, family responsibilities, and the many demands of life. Let’s dive into some practical…
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217: Eroticism: What Does Your Sexuality Want? with Jessa Zimmerman
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39:57I used to think the word erotic was associated with unsavory things like X-rated films, Las Vegas billboards, or sites are not supposed to visit online. But the more I've done this work with myself and in my marriage and with other couples, the more I've come to love eroticism. The root word for erotic is the Greek word eros, which literally means …
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Male Friendships: Why They Matter w/ Evan Grizzle, MA.
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1:03:58In this episode, Adam’s best friend, Evan Grizzle, joins us to discuss the vital yet often-overlooked role of male friendships in a world increasingly marked by disconnection. We explore why social media can’t replace real relationships, how isolation impacts mental health and decision-making, and why pursuing consistent, meaningful friendships is …
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216: Is Wanting Sex Selfish, Dissatisfied by Erectile Dysfunction, Wife's Secret Erotica, and Dildos - Q&A Part 2
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30:31Today is a continuation of last week's question and answer episode, and I am so thankful for all the courageous couples who reached out with their questions. Here's what we discuss in this episode: A husband wondering about using dildos and double penetration and getting some guidance there. A wife whose husband has been experiencing erectile dysfu…
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