The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis
von XO Podcast Network, Dave Willis, Ashley Willis
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- 33 mintypische Länge
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Don't Be Roommates: 3 Weekly Habits That Keep the Spark Alive
If your spouse has started to feel more like a roommate than a partner, you're not alone – this is a normal cycle that most couples face at some point. Protecting time for friendship, shared interests, and honest check-ins can help you and
Loving Difficult People: Boundaries, Narcissism & More with Debra Fileta
Every relationship faces rupture — but the skill of repair is getting lost. Counselor and author Debra Fileta joins Dave and Ashley to talk about her new book People Skills and why loving difficult people well is one of the most important t
4 Conversations Every Marriage Needs (Most Stop at 2)
If you and your spouse talk every day but still feel distant, the problem isn't the amount of conversation — it's the depth. Learn the four levels of emotional conversation and why staying stuck in small talk is silently starving your marri
Why Every Church Needs a Marriage Ministry with Brad and Marilyn Rhoads
Married in just seven months and barely surviving their first year, Brad and Marilyn Rhodes went from a marriage that felt like a prison cell to founding Grace Marriage — a ministry equipping churches to disciple couples. They share the spi
The One Thing Your Kids Need From You | Marriage Minute
One of the greatest things you can do for your children is model a healthy, thriving marriage — it shows them what to look forward to and why marriage is worth pursuing. When you prioritize your spouse after God, you're not neglecting your
Sex series (Part 8): The Habits That Lead to Lifelong Fulfillment in Marriage
Lasting intimacy is build on more than physical attraction. Dave and Ashley discuss how friendship, health, commitment, and fun can strengthen your connection, protect your marriage from comparison, and help build a marriage that thrives th
The Two Wings Every Marriage Needs to Fly | Marriage Minute
A healthy marriage requires both deep friendship and a thriving romantic connection — neglecting either one will keep your relationship from truly taking off. Focus on building shared experiences and bringing your lives together to strength
Sex series (Part 7): Understanding Sexual Aversion in Marriage
Sexual aversion can leave couples feeling confused, rejected, and disconnected. Dave and Ashley explore how past trauma, shame, relationship wounds, and unhealthy experiences can shape intimacy, and how couples can rebuild safety, trust, an
Why Your Body Avoids Sex (And How to Heal) | Marriage Minute
If you struggle with sexual aversion in your marriage, you can retrain your mind and body to feel safe and open again through a gentle, step-by-step process. Visit MarriageBuilders.com to access the full article and begin your journey towar
Sex series (Part 6): What Husbands Need to Know About Menopause
Many couples struggle with the physical and emotional changes that come with perimenopause and menopause. Dave and Ashley share their personal experiences, helpful resources, and practical strategies for maintaining intimacy and connection
Sex During Menopause: What Every Couple Must Know | Marriage Minute
If pain or exhaustion has made intimacy feel impossible during menopause, you're not alone — 30% of women stop having sex simply because they don't know how to address it. Small changes like prioritizing sleep, using lubricants, scheduling
Sex series (Part 5): The Sex Questions Every Couple Wants Answered
Dave and Ashley respond to some of the most frequently asked questions about sex in marriage, including sex toys, masturbation, sexual frequency, and how to talk about intimacy when emotions run high. They also share practical tools for com
Should Christians Use Sex Toys in Marriage? | Marriage Minute
You have freedom to enhance intimacy in marriage, but be careful where your satisfaction is really coming from. It becomes dangerous when a device starts replacing your spouse rather than serving your relationship. Like seasoning on a steak
Sex Series (Part 4): The Lies We Believe About Sex in Marriage
Whether they come from culture, past relationships, pornography, or even church teaching, unrealistic expectations can quietly damage intimacy. Dave and Ashley explore how to identify false beliefs and replace them with a healthier vision f
Why You Keep Fighting: Everyone Brings This Into Marriage | Marriage Minute
Most marriage conflicts come from unspoken expectations — you and your spouse each carry a hidden picture of what marriage should look like, and the frustration builds when those pictures clash. The fix is to stop assuming and start talking
Sex Series (Part 3): When Obstacles Get in the Way of Intimacy
Every couple hits obstacles in the bedroom — but they don't have to stay stuck. In Part 3 of our Summer Sex Series, Dave and Ashley Willis tackle the most common roadblocks to a healthy sex life: mismatched drives, stress, mental health, pa
Is Your Marriage Passionate? | Marriage Minute
Passion in marriage isn't just physical — it's about giving your complete focus and best energy to your spouse every day. When you pursue them with that kind of intentionality, your whole relationship (including your sex life) transforms. _
Sex Series (Part 2): When Your Drives Don't Match
What happens when one spouse wants sex more than the other? In this episode, Dave and Ashley talk about mismatched sex drives—what causes them, what not to do, and how couples can navigate the gap with understanding, communication, and care
Why You're Not on the Same Page About Sex | Marriage Minute
If you and your spouse are struggling with mismatched desires around sex, the real issue is often a breakdown in emotional intimacy — not just physical drive. Start by asking each other how connected you truly feel emotionally and spiritual
Sex Series (Part 1): Beach Chair, Kitchen Stool, Baby Seat, Broken Chair
Sex in marriage isn’t one-size-fits-all—it changes with the seasons. In this episode, Dave and Ashley talk through what intimacy can look like in busy, broken, and in-between moments, and how communication and intentionality can help you st
Why You and Your Spouse Should Schedule Sex | Marriage Minute
In busy seasons, waiting until you're "in the mood" can mean intimacy never happens — but scheduling sex and asking "am I willing to get in the mood?" can completely change your dynamic. Instead of making negative assumptions, simply talk t
Healing a Toxic Relationship with Jake and Sierra Bradway
After a relationship marked by addiction, abuse, and toxic cycles, Jake and Sierra share how everything changed when they surrendered their lives to Jesus. This episode is a powerful reminder that no relationship is too far gone, and that h
Is Your Marriage at Rock-Bottom? Jesus Changes Everything | Marriage Minute
No matter what "gutter" your marriage is in — abuse, addiction, or financial crisis — surrendering to Jesus is the one thing that can change everything. You don't have to be stuck in the crazy cycle. Like Jake and Sierra, build your life on
Why Marriage Conflict Is Actually Good for You | Marriage Minute
The friction you experience in your marriage isn't something to fear — it's actually sharpening you into a better version of yourself. Learning to handle conflict effectively, rather than avoiding it, can completely transform the dynamic of
Divorce-Proofing Your Marriage with Randy and Debbie Stroman
After both experiencing divorce, Debbie and Randy Stroman made a decision to do things differently. They share a simple but powerful process for resolving conflict, uncovering root issues, and building a marriage grounded in truth, transpar
The Lies Shame Tells Us with Joshua Broome
Joshua Broome shares how shame, pornography, and a hidden past once defined his life and how God transformed his life and marriage. Listener question: My husband and I are pastors of a church. What advice do you have for making sure we prot
Saying YES to Everything is Destroying Your Marriage | Marriage Minute
Is your schedule secretly sabotaging your marriage? Every time you say YES to something, you're saying NO to your family. In this Marriage Minute, Joshua Broome unpacks how unchecked priorities create disorder — and how disorder leads to dy
From Addiction to Redemption with Eric Kennedy
No story is too broken for redemption. Eric Kennedy shares how recovery, faith, and community transformed his life. Listener question: My wife and I have been married going on 5 years and we have two daughters, one is my 14 yr old stepdaugh
Healing Together: How Trauma Affects Your Marriage | Marriage Minute
Every person carries wounds — and if left unaddressed, those wounds will show up in your marriage. In this Marriage Minute, Dave and Ashley Willis break down how past trauma silently damages even the strongest relationships, why we unconsci
What Will Your Marriage Be Known For?
Every marriage is shaping a legacy, whether we realize it or not. Listener question: My husband and I seem to have trouble with compromising. This may seem trivial but it really does have an affect on both of us. I always like to have all o
