One-Stop Shop for Marriage and Intimacy Resources
Valentine’s Day is approaching! How does that make you feel? Does that excite you? Do you have special traditions? (See our favorite Valentine’s Day tradition.) Does it bring up negative feelings because you are disappointed in your relationship?
Leslie Vernick clearly states that there is a difference between a disappointing and a destructive marriage. If you are in an abusive marriage, I would direct you to listen to her episode, Biblical Response to Emotionally Destructive Relationships with Leslie Vernick.
And if you are in a healthy marriage, I hope you enjoy these resources and learn something new! I wanted you to have this article in plenty of time to browse these resources and fill your mind with helpful tips on marriage and sexual intimacy before Valentine’s Day arrives. If you are stumbling across this article at a later date, be encouraged: Regardless of the day of the year, it is still a worthy pursuit to grow in your marriage and in intimacy!
I remember an author once describing how fascinating the reactions were to her book on marriage. She would set up a book signing station at a bookstore and interact with the people who came to browse. Some young women would see her book was related to marriage and they would huff and make snarky comments, such as, “well, nothing will ever change him” or “none of this stuff works anyway.” Then she was humbled as a much older woman gently picked up her book and cheerfully said, “there is always something more I can learn about marriage!”
That’s always stuck with me. No matter how old we are, there is always an opportunity to learn something new! Isn’t that true of our walk with the Lord as well? As long as we are breathing, He has new and fresh things to teach us!
I believe when we read and apply Scripture or lessons from a podcast, article, or book that focuses on godly living, it is one way to apply these verses:
“and be continually renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh, untarnished mental and spiritual attitude], and put on the new self [the regenerated and renewed nature], created in God’s image, [godlike] in the righteousness and holiness of the truth [living in a way that expresses to God your gratitude for your salvation]. Ephesians 4:23-24 (AMP)
Studies on happiness have found it to be positively correlated with gratitude and lifelong learning. A good goal to start with is seeking to learn one new thing this week. If you want to learn something new about marriage, I would recommend the following resources:
Marriage Related Podcast Episodes
A God-Honoring Relationship Between a Mother-in-Law and Daughter-in-Law with Annie Chapman
Fostering a Fun, Healthy Sex Life with your Spouse with Dr. Jennifer Konzen
Ways to Deepen Your Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Douglas Rosenau
Ten Common Questions About Sex, Shared Through a Biblical Worldview with Dr. Michael Sytsma
Easy Changes to Enhance Your Sexual Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner
Hope For Treating Pelvic Pain with Tracey LeGrand
How to Align Your Finances with Your Values with Natalie Taylor
Managing Family, Career, and Health with Leslie Neslage
Reflecting Jesus in Our Relationships with Rach Kincaid
Treatment for Sexual Issues with Certified Sex Therapist, Emma Schmidt
Talking With Your Kids About Sex with Brian and Alison Sutter
Gender Differences and Common Conflict in Relationships with Certified Sex Therapist, Vickie George
Practical Steps for Discipling Our Children with Licensed Professional Counselor, Jen Rathmell
Natural Aphrodisiacs with Christian Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Douglas Rosenau
Practical Parenting Tools with Author and Speaker, Sue Heimer
Understanding and Utilizing the Enneagram in Your Life with Enneagram Coach, Beth McCord
Deep Dive into the Enneagram with Your Enneagram Coach, Beth McCord
Pain and Joy in Sexual Intimacy with Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Jessica McCleese
Understanding Gender Differences in Marriage with Dr. Ted and Ang Bryant
Marriage and Motherhood with Counselor, Wife, and Mother to 5, Aja Duncan
Practical Life Tips with Blogger, Rach Kincaid
Marital Communication and Intentional Family Life with Author, Speaker, and Podcaster, Susan Seay
Simple Solutions to Help You Prepare For, Enrich, or Save Your Marriage with Dr. Matthew Turvey
Thriving at Work, Home, and Life with Author, Blogger, Podcaster, and Business Owner, Crystal Paine
Radical Business and Radical Parenting with Gary & Marla Ringger, Founders of Lifesong for Orphans
Hormones and Body Image with Certified Sex Therapist, Vickie George
Traveling with Your Family with Katie Mueller
Ordering Your Priorities with Kat Lee
5 Love Languages with Dr. Gary Chapman
Four Personality Types with Dale Wilsher
Visionary Parenting and Grand-Parenting with Dr. Rob Rienow
Applying Business Strategies to Your Home Management with Susan Seay
Passion Pursuit with Dr. Juli Slattery
Technology and Parenting with Arlene Pellicane
The Enneagram Explained with Sarajane Case of Enneagram & Coffee
Understanding Men and Women Better with Shaunti Feldhahn
Female Orgasm with Sue Goldstein
Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, and Treatments Available with Dr. Irwin Goldstein
Understanding and Delighting in Our Differences with Bill & Pam Farrel
Guiding Our Children Through Their Emotions with Julie Roth
Thriving with Kids at Home During Quarantine with Amanda Leman
Turn Ons, Turn Offs, and Savoring Sex in Marriage with Dr. Jennifer Konzen
Making Family Memories with Jessica Smartt
Desire DIscrepancy in Marriage with Dr. Michael Sytsma
Ways to Enjoy Summer with Your Family with Krista Gilbert
Answering Listener's Questions About Sex with Kelli Willard
Communication and Healthy Conflict Resolution with Kelley Gray
Anatomy of an Affair with Dave Carder
Powerful Purpose of Introverts with Holley Gerth
Building Love Together in Blended Families with Ron Deal
Supernatural Restoration Story with Bob and Audrey Meisner
Living Intentionally with Shunta Grant
Romantic Love in Marriage with Dr. Willard Harvey
Parenting All Temperaments with Jenny Boyett
Healthy Minds, Marriages, and Sex Lives with Drs. Scott and Melissa Symington
Female Pornography Addiction and Meaningful Recovery with Crystal Renaud Day
Rhythms of Renewal with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons
Parenting 0-18 with Daniel Huerta
Building Lasting Relationships with Clarence and Brenda Shuler
Healthy Ways for Females to Increase Sexual Enjoyment with Tracey LeGrand
Pornography Healing for Spouses with Geremy Keeton
Sexual Sin Recovery for You and Your Spouse (Part Two)
Our Brain’s Role in Sexual Intimacy with Angie Landry
Intentional Questions to Ask Our Kids with Susan Seay
Biblical Response to Emotionally Destructive Relationships with Leslie Vernick
Connection and Correction in Parenting with Chad Hayenga
Temperaments and Power of Words in Parenting with Kathleen Edelman
Discovering God's Design for Romance with Sharon Jaynes
Nine Ways to Connect with God with Gary Thomas
Sex in Marriage and Its Positive Effects with Francie Winslow, Part 1
Science and Art of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage, Part 2
Making Love in Marriage with Debra Fileta
Beneficial Rhythms in Marriage with Chris and Jenni Graebe
Inspiring Perspective in Parenting with Kay Wyma
Mutually Pleasing Sex in Marriage with Gary Thomas
Patreon 7 Intentional Family Life with Podcasters, Heather Toews and Heidi Bolt
Patreon 9 Healthy Relationships with Our Friends and Our Spouse with Author and Speaker, Sue Heimer
Patreon 16 Enjoy a Thriving Marriage with Dr. Matthew Turvey
Patreon 19 Applying Personality Training to Parenting with Dale Wilsher
Patreon 20 Personal Stories of God's Provision with Hope Ware
Patreon 21 Leading in Parenting with Arlene Pellicane
Patreon 22 Vision in Motherhood while Parenting a Child with Special Needs
Patreon 23 Her Desires and His Desires in the Bedroom with Dr. Jennifer Konzen
Patreon 26 Holy Sex with Dr. Juli Slattery
Patreon 28 Protecting Your Marriage Against Unfaithfulness with Dave Carder
Patreon 29 Remaining Sexually Engaged Through The Years with Dr. Michael Sytsma
Patreon 34 Lead with Questions in Parenting with Stacy Bellward
Marriage Related Articles
10 Recommendations for Enjoying Sex More in Marriage
Fun Daily and Weekly Marital Enrichment Habits
Fun Monthly and Yearly Marital Enrichment Habits
How Do You Know It’s Worthwhile?
Marriage Scripture I am Loving
Marriage: Foundational Questions to Promote Connection
How Does Your Family of Origin Affect Your Marriage?
How is Self-Awareness Beneficial in Marriage?
Most Helpful Gender Difference to Understand
One Enjoyable Way to Serve Together in Marriage
Practical Ways to Rekindle Love in Marriage
Healthy Communication in Marriage
Marriage: Growing in Conflict Resolution Skills
Ten Financial Questions to Ask Your Spouse
Wise and Practical Marriage Tips
Our Wise and Foolish List in Marriage *Bonus Content When You Join Our Email List*
Five Parenting Tips from Mentors
Encouraging Scripture for Parents
15 Questions to ask Mentors about Marriage
At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
One of the most common comments we get about The Savvy Sauce is appreciation for addressing sexual intimacy in marriage from a biblical worldview. We hope you find our podcast to be a safe place to listen and learn. I recognize there are resources on this topic that are not trustworthy or beneficial, so I have compiled a helpful list I hope you find to be biblical, practical, and informative. These are also included in the section above, but if you are specifically looking for resources related to sex, here are my recommendations:
Podcast Episodes About Sex
Fostering a Fun, Healthy Sex Life with your Spouse with Dr. Jennifer Konzen
Ways to Deepen Your Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Douglas Rosenau
Ten Common Questions About Sex, Shared Through a Biblical Worldview with Dr. Michael Sytsma
Easy Changes to Enhance Your Sexual Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner
Hope For Treating Pelvic Pain with Tracey LeGrand
Treatment for Sexual Issues with Certified Sex Therapist, Emma Schmidt
Talking With Your Kids About Sex with Brian and Alison Sutter
Natural Aphrodisiacs with Christian Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Douglas Rosenau
Pain and Joy in Sexual Intimacy with Psychologist and Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Jessica McCleese
Identifying and Fighting Human Trafficking with Dr. Jeff Waibel
Hormones and Body Image with Certified Sex Therapist, Vickie George
Passion Pursuit with Dr. Juli Slattery
Female Orgasm with Sue Goldstein
Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, and Treatments Available with Dr. Irwin Goldstein
Turn Ons, Turn Offs, and Savoring Sex in Marriage with Dr. Jennifer Konzen
Desire DIscrepancy in Marriage with Dr. Michael Sytsma
Answering Listener's Questions About Sex with Kelli Willard
Anatomy of an Affair with Dave Carder
Supernatural Restoration Story with Bob and Audrey Meisner
Healthy Minds, Marriages, and Sex Lives with Drs. Scott and Melissa Symington
Female Pornography Addiction and Meaningful Recovery with Crystal Renaud Day
Building Lasting Relationships with Clarence and Brenda Shuler
Healthy Ways for Females to Increase Sexual Enjoyment with Tracey LeGrand
Pornography Healing for Spouses with Geremy Keeton
Sexual Sin Recovery for You and Your Spouse (Part Two)
Personal Development and Sexual Wholeness with Dr. Sibylle Georgianna
Our Brain’s Role in Sexual Intimacy with Angie Landry
Discovering God's Design for Romance with Sharon Jaynes
Sex in Marriage and Its Positive Effects with Francie Winslow, Part 1
Science and Art of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage, Part 2
Making Love in Marriage with Debra Fileta
Mutually Pleasing Sex in Marriage with Gary Thomas
Patreon 23 Her Desires and His Desires in the Bedroom with Dr. Jennifer Konzen
Patreon 26 Holy Sex with Dr. Juli Slattery
Patreon 28 Protecting Your Marriage Against Unfaithfulness with Dave Carder
Patreon 29 Remaining Sexually Engaged Through The Years with Dr. Michael Sytsma
Articles about Sexual Intimacy in Marriage
10 Recommendations for Enjoying Sex More in Marriage
At The Savvy Sauce, we will only recommend resources we believe in! We also want you to be aware: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Additional Sexual Wholeness Resources
This is a long list! My hope is for you to just choose one place to start! Click on one link to listen to one episode or read one article. In doing so, may you grow in intimacy with God and your spouse, more and more each day, Amen.
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