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Great Sex Grows…As I Communicate Honestly and Honoringly Oct 17, 2022

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Does great sex just happen? Well, no, it doesn't. Let's continue the conversation about intentional ways to lean in and and grow truly great intimacy, which includes communication.

Talking about sex may not come very naturally. And, it really does take some practice as you become vulnerable and learn to express your needs. In this episode you'll hear more about my own journey to find tools to be able to talk about sex. And, you'll hear encouragment to talk about sex together.

When you use your words to speak life over your husband and your marriage, it is an incredibly powerful gift to fuel deeper vulnerability. Great sex grows…when you lean in toward honest and hornoring communication.

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Resources Mentioned:

His Needs, Her Needs

Caveat - this book does discuss sex as a man's physical need. I consistently share that Biblical sex is not about a need or a duty. Always ask the Lord to guide you as you consume any resources.

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Great Sex Grows…When I See Sex as Fun Oct 10, 2022

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A joyful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22

Let's continue the conversation about great sex growing, because, spoiler alert, it doens't just happen. We are talking about dialing up the JOY in your marriage and…in your bedroom. This episode can be a resource to you over time. It is full of ideas and tips to bring more fun and lighthearted play into your marriage.

When you see your spouse as your playmate, the hard things of life might just soften a little bit. So, lean in and hear about bringing the JOY and FUN to your growing sex life.

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Resources Mentions:

Christian Friendly Sex Positions

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Great Sex Grows…When I Tune Into My Body Oct 03, 2022

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Let's continue the conversation about growing in your married intimacy by talking about the body. It seems obvious that we acknowledge that body is part of sex, but great intimacy happens when you tune into your body and see it as a good gift.

It's really easy to become disconnected from the body, going about your day and serving others without much regard for your physical needs and sensations.

In this episode, you will hear practical ideas for seeing your body as good. You'll hear encouragement for tuning into the ways you can care for yourself, understanding your body and how it works and see how you can walk in more confidence.

Enjoying the gift of intimacy begins with bringing your whole self to the moment - mind, body and spirit. We are all in process, all on our own journey. Let's keep leaning in toward growth, healing and truly great intimacy.

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Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You'll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

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Great Sex Grows…When I Shift My Mindset Sep 26, 2022

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Your beliefs about your body, your sexuality and your marriage bed are critical. Do you have a growth mindset or a fixed mindset?

The Word encourages us to be growth-oriented. In Romans we see, "do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is - His good, pleasing and perfect will." Let's apply this to a growing, flourishing sex life.

Great sex doesn't just happen. Great sex requires intentionality…and this episode will unpack the benefits of having a mindset to set you up for success.

Grab a complementary guide based on this podcast series today: Great Sex Grows

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Great Sex Grows - Introduction Sep 19, 2022

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Does great sex just happen?

While the world throws the phrase, "great sex," around casually, in this new series we are going to really unpack the journey toward truly great sex. Yes, it's a journey meant for the long haul of your marriage. Great sex can truly grow over time with intentionally.

In Great Sex Grows, you will be equipped and encouaged to think about intentional connection in each and every stage. Yes, we will keep our eyes on the big picture, but we will unpack practical ways to grow a great sex life. A growing sex life requires intentionality…and, this series will help you think differently and become more intentional.

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Resources Mentioned:

What if Love is the Point?: Living for Jesus in a Self-Consumed World, Carlos PenaVega and Alexa PenaVega

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How Often Should I Be Having Sex? Sep 12, 2022

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This is a loaded question. Stop "should-ing" on yourself, especially when it comes to your marriage. "Should" is a word that connotes a duty or a chore…who wants that? Let's reframe the question moving forward.

Rather, let's focus on the benefits of an active and growing sex life. While we can focus on the many health benefits, what if we flip the question and understand what's behind your questions about "how often."

In this episode you'll be encouraged to reframe the way you think about frequency or differing sex drives. Listen in and hear a more helpful approach to choosing intimacy and connection.

Resources Mentioned:

The 10 Health Benefits of Regular Sex. Here

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Growing Intimacy through Body Blessing & Shame Healing Sep 05, 2022

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Intimacy requires vulnerability. With vulnerability, hurt and wrong thinking can bubble up, requiring attention and healing.

In this episode, I share a personal journey with shame I've carried, even without realizing it, over my feminine body. You will hear the vision for body blessing and a helpful outline of simple steps for healing prayer. Your body is wonderfully made and as you agree with God, there is freedom to walk in more fruitful abundance.

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Your Wonderful Female Body - Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, Pt 2 Aug 29, 2022

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Yes, it is possible to sneeze or cough without leaking. To exercise without a sense of urgency. And, even to be healed from uncomfortable or painful intercourse.

Strengthening the pelvic floor can lead to incredible benefits, regardless of your life stage. Listen to part two of the conversation with Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, where we unpack the health of your female body, including a more comprehensive awareness of your body so that you can be more fully connected mind, body and spirit.

You'll hear a candid discussion about living more integrated, especially if you find yourself disconnected due to shame, embarrassment or iies that don't align with the Word of God.

Tanya is a wife, mother of 5 and practices women's health physical therapy through innovative and approachable services at Refine Physical Therapy.

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God has given Tanya a passion and heart for serving and speaking truth to women. She believes that each woman has been given a good body at every stage of life, and she desires to see women embrace who they were created to be and live life to the fullest. She attended Dordt College to get a B.A. in Exercise Science and a minor in psychology, and received her doctorate degree in physical therapy from the University of Iowa. Learn more about her approachable women's health support on her website.

Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, Website and Instagram

Thanks for joining Francie on this episode of Heaven in Your Home. We hope you'll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered by Francie's message.

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You'll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

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Your Wonderful Female Body - Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, Pt 1 Aug 22, 2022

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What is the pelvic floor? And what should you expect from a healthy, functioning pelvic floor? As your body changes with life, especially after childbirth, you may notice issues or problems like a leaky bladder, inability to jump without urgency and even uncomfortable, painful intercourse.

In this episode, Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, will help give you more insight into your wonderful female body, especially in the area of a healthy pelvic floor. Tanya is a wife, mother of 5 and practices women's health physical therapy through innovative and approachable services at Refine Physical Therapy.

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Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, Website and Instagram

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Revelation Wellness

Thanks for joining Francie on this episode of Heaven in Your Home. We hope you'll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered by Francie's message.

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You'll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

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Your Wonderful Female Body - Resolution and the Ripple Effect of Sex Aug 15, 2022

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Your body is good and reveals the very goodness of God. Yes, that's right! God designed your body and He did so with intention and purpose. In this episode you will learn about the about the final aspect of the sexual response cycle, resolution.

How can you maximize the resolution stage for increased intimacy and connection? Listen in and learn about the ways God created your body and the beautiful physical and hormonal responses that you experience in sex. Experience the powerful "exhale" together in the resolution stage of the sexual response cycle, which extends beyond the marriage bed.

Related Episodes:

Ep. 2 The Science of Sex

Ep. 4 The Ripple Effect of Sex: And Why Sex Matters, Espicially When You Don't Feel Like It

Ep. 8 The Emotional Gift of Sex

Ep. 102 How a Flourishing Wife Can Call Forth Holy Masculinity

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You'll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

Thanks for joining Francie on this episode of Heaven in Your Home. We hope you'll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered by Francie's message.

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