Married sex is the best sex

1. Why do a series of shows on sex? Married sex is the best sex!
1. Because it seems as though this is the topic of conversation you, the listener is most interested in.
2. Our number one show is titled “Is Oral sex allowed for a Christian couple”.
3. Oddly enough most couples don’t ever truly learn about the needs and desires of their spouse...so we are going to help facilitate a conversation about them.
4. There is still a lot of misinformation out there for couples, we want to clear the air and get you on the right path for a healthy sex life.
2. Let’s start off this series with some good ole healthy facts and figures about sex and the married couple
1. Married people have the best sex
1. Sex isn’t only about personal pleasure, it’s about loving someone unconditionally and meeting their needs intimacy wise.
2. PsychologyToday.com “For example, if you have sex twice a week you may experience the equivalent of being two years younger...

Have you ever wanted to quit on your relationship, because you feel like it’s just too hard?  We’ve got another episode of Your Story Matters today, meet John and Erin Kadleck.

1. Your story is God’s story.  He gets the glory for your redemption.

2. They rushed to get married, because he was getting deployed to Afghanistan.

   1. “He came back a different person.”

   2. “He was keeping things from me to protect me.”

3. As he withdrew, she felt more rejected and felt like it was her fault.

4. John would drink himself to sleep every night.

5. Poor communication spiraled out-of-control.

6. Sometimes our hearts are in the right place, but we have poor execution.

7. John’s fear was that if he shared his struggles or fears, Erin would reject him.

   1. Holding the secrets from her, was a dark cloud in their relationship.

   2. After he shared, all Erin did was hug John.

8. Erin had a strong commitment, and it was her commitment to the marriage and...

Amy identifies a common problem in relationships and provides a practical way to solve it with James and Betty Robison.

Watch the full episode on May 8, 2018. To watch the entire program, visit www.lifetoday.org/video

Jonathan Decker is the clinical director of Your Family Expert. He is a licensed marriage and family therapist, husband, and father of five. Jonathan earned a masters degree in family therapy from Auburn University as well as a bachelor’s degree in clinical psychology from Brigham Young University. His wife, Alicia Decker, is the CEO and runs YourFamilyExpert.com.

He’s a “genius billionaire playboy”.  Stage comedy. Passionate about interface efforts to strengthen families and communities.  He won the BYU talent show for his one man act based on the Lord of the Rings.

1. Five kids?  How do you manage that and what are you going to do when they all turn into teenagers?

2. What does “Vulnerable = Powerful” mean to you and how does that impact a relationship?

3. “Our country is a dysfunctional family.”

4. Celebrity impressions

   1. Pee Wee Herman

   2. Napoleon Dynamite Kermit

   3. Smeagle

   4. Sean Connery

   5. Chewbacca

5. You do movie...

"Though paved with pain and heartache, the seasons I struggled the most have also become the seasons I cherish the most. For in those seasons, I found myself at the feet of a good, good Father, lavished with grace, mercy and hope." - Amanda Voigt

SHOW NOTES

“I never thought I would do something like this.”

Amanda’s journey with infertility. How did it all unravel?

“It’s lonely.” “Your friends get the dream and you’re not.”

“I had to be excited to see my best friend’s baby in the hospital.”

How does it feel when people try to “Christianese” your suffering.
“It’s a blow when you’re already down.”
You just need to sit with someone and try to feel what they are feeling.
Don’t try and make it better or find answers for them.

How did you manage the process of infertility?
Looking to adopt.
Insurance ended up paying for it with Luke’s new job.
Do what you need to do,...

An inspiring interview with a woman who overcame drugs and thoughts of suicide - only to find the two greatest loves of her life!

Your Story Matters is a series of shows focused on you, the listener.  Listen as Amy Smalley showcases women's stories of triumph and victory over seemingly impossible obstacles.  Each woman featured in this series of special podcasts has a story to share that will inspire and motivate you.

Today's show features Lauren Zachry, a woman plagued by drugs but pursued by an unconditionally loving man.  If you struggle in life, you don't want to miss this show because Lauren's story can lead you to feel like you're "drowning in joy"!  

•  Addiction is like coming out of the water in the deep end of the pool.
• Only Jesus can fill our God-sized hole.
• How do you know if you’re in bondage with addiction?
  • Different for everybody
  • “I was in denial.”
  • All drug addicts know they have something, are they ready to face...

Today we are talking about sex, possibly one of the greatest gifts outside of eternal life God ever gave humankind! To help us with this conversation, Dave Willis of strongermarriages.com, is going to lend his expertise...and trust me, this guy has millions of readers, likes, and more.

Coming up next we talk about the 4 things every couple needs to know about sex.

About Dave and Ashley Willis (www.strongermarriages.com)

• Almost 1 million likes on their Facebook page! https://www.facebook.com/strongermarriages/
• Millions of readers on their blog
• Pastor at Stevens Creek Church near Augusta, Georgia
• Authors of The 7 Day Marriage Challenge (Husband edition and Wife edition)

4 things every couple needs to know about sex

Where do you come up with all this great content?
Who was your inspiration to get into marriage ministry?
What’s the worst fight you and Ashley have had?

1. Most MEN see sex as a form of stress relief while most WOMEN need stress relief BEFORE they can be in mindset to...

Did you ever have that friend in college that you just couldn’t get rid of?  Me too, in fact, I’ve been trying to get rid of the guy on my show today for more than 20 years!  But now he’s made it onto my podcast, and he’s actually got something very cool he wants to share with you today.  

We are talking cars, marriage, and possibly the four most important things you need to maintain in order for your marriage to thrive!

SHOW NOTES

1. Drive Your Marriage Car Forward
2. The four tires on your marriage car:
   1. Emotional
   2. Mental
   3. Physical
   4. Spiritual
3. Emotional
4. Mental
   1. Worldview
   2. A.B.C. Principle
   3. Positives and Negatives
5. Physical
   1. “Life is more a both and not an either or.”
6. Spiritual
   1. Do not worry. Fear is real but for the believer we are demanded not to worry.

Over the last 6 shows you’ve learned the core skill taught in every one of our Smalley Marriage Intensives, Love Talk, by far the most powerful way to communicate with someone where feelings and needs can get expressed in a way that leads you naturally into win/win solutions.

Today we’re going to give you the top 4 lessons learned in these Love Talk episodes. If you can remember these 4 things, you will be able to resolve conflict with anyone at any time.

• You need structure when it comes to resolving conflict
• Listen, Own, Validate, and Express
• Take a time-out before it gets too heated
• Be a great listener, which means validating well
• Only settle for win/win solutions

You are catching us at the tail end of our series on LOVE Talk, the most powerful communication method on earth! Last show you learned how to share your feeling and needs as the customer in a way that helps others receive them and honor them.

1. Brainstorm all possible ideas
2. Never settle on a win/loss
3. If you get stuck, seek help (Smalley Marriage Intensive or a friend)