The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis
The Naked Marriage invites couples to uncover God’s design for lifelong love. Through honest, faith-centered conversations, hosts Dave and Ashley Willis talk openly about challenges couples often face but rarely talk about. With wisdom, vulnerability, and humor, they offer fresh perspectives and practical ways to build a deeply connected marriage.
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Meet the Team: From Best Friends to Marriage with Karina Lopez
In this behind-the-scenes bonus episode, Dave and Ashley introduce Karina “Nina” Lopez – part of the XO Marriage team for seven years, where she produces audiobooks, works with distributors, and holds down the publishing fort. Best friends long before they dated, Karina and her husband Mark spent years long distance before marrying, and she shares the wisdom that’s shaped their seven years togethe
Navigating Marriage with a Neurodivergent Spouse with Patrick & Theresa Abec
Patrick and Theresa Abec share how discovering Patrick was on the autism spectrum helped them make sense of years of differences in communication, emotional connection, and conflict. They join Dave and Ashley to talk about understanding how a neurodivergent spouse processes emotions differently and learning to better meet each other's needs in marriage.
Listener Question: I read about love langua
Is Aspergers Hiding in Your Marriage?
Sometimes a wife feels unseen and alone without understanding why – and the missing piece is undiagnosed Asperger’s or neurodivergence in her spouse. In this Marriage Minute, Patrick and Theresa share how conflict gets misread as criticism, and why fewer words and one topic at a time can change everything. Tune in Monday for the full conversation.
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Meet the Team: 35 Years of Marriage Wisdom from Aliya Scott
In this special bonus episode, Dave and Ashley take you behind the scenes at XO Marriage to introduce Aliya Scott – a team member of seven years and, as Dave puts it, part of the glue that holds the ministry together. Married 35 years, Aliya shares how she and her husband met at a pizza place, what it's like to take on big projects together (including a six-month master bath remodel), and the less
How to Stay on the Same Team When Life Gets Heavy with Joel & Emily Malm
After years of adventure, ministry, and moving around the world together, Joel and Emily Malm learned that even good things can become too heavy to carry. They join Dave and Ashley to talk about recognizing when your spouse is overwhelmed, making space for conversations, and learning what to take out of the "backpack" before resentment builds.
Listener Question: I've thought about starting a marr
The Right Sacrifice Always Comes Back Better
When you choose your family over career or personal ambitions in the right season, God often returns what you gave up in a greater form. This episode reminds you that timely sacrifice isn't loss — it's an investment in something far more glorious.
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Living Defiantly Different in a Broken World with Nirup Alphonse
What if the world could tell you were a follower of Jesus – not by what you post, but by how you live? Pastor Nirup Alphonse, lead pastor of LIFEGATE Church in Denver, joins Dave and Ashley to talk about his brand-new book Defiant Lights and why ordinary Christians are called to live noticeably different from the culture around them. He unpacks the seven countercultural postures believers can embo
Loving Your Spouse Through PTSD with Nate & Noemi Parsons
Nate and Noemi Parsons share how PTSD affected their marriage and what it looked like to walk through a season neither of them could fix on their own. Their conversation explores the power of asking for help, bearing one another’s burdens, and learning how to show up for your spouse when they’re hurting.
Listener Question: I vent to my husband about my day and he immediately tries to fix it, whic
Stop "Fixing" and Start Listening to Your Spouse
When your spouse shares a problem, simply asking "do you just want me to listen, or do you want solutions?" can transform how connected you both feel. This one small question helps you meet your partner's real need instead of accidentally making them feel dismissed.
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When Your Past Shows Up In Your Marriage with Dean & Jill Berg
Dean and Jill Berg have spent years helping other couples build stronger marriages, but their own story was shaped by two very different pasts colliding. Now married for 37 years and working as marriage coaches, they open up about the struggles that forced them to confront what they had carried into their relationship and what was really underneath the conflicts they couldn’t seem to resolve.
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"Is It Safe?" How Vulnerability Heals Your Marriage
Childhood trauma can silently shut down your ability to emotionally connect with your spouse, but restoration begins the moment you choose honesty over self-protection. You can't be healed from something you're not willing to be vulnerable about – and your marriage is worth that first brave step.
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The Parts of Marriage You Can't Prepare For with Jason & Elizabeth Settle of SettledCo.
After 26 years of marriage, Jason and Elizabeth Settle are facing something they never imaged when they first promised "in sickness and in health." The Southlake-based faith counselors have spent years walking alongside couples through difficult seasons, but Jason's sudden cancer diagnosis has brought those words much closer to home.They share how this season is reshaping their understanding of vu
What It Takes to Truly Know Your Spouse with Jason & Rosalind Hamilton
Jason and Rosalind look back on more than 30 years of marriage, from getting married with little preparation to facing conversations that challenges how well they really knew one another. In this episode with Dave and Ashley, they open up about the hidden struggles, conflict, communication, and the changes in intimacy that come with different seasons of marriage.
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You Forgot the Purpose of Your Marriage – Here's a Reminder | Marriage Minute
When life's roles of spouse and parent take over, it's easy to forget that your first covenant is with God, not each other. Rediscovering that your marriage exists to glorify Him can restore the purpose and focus your relationship was always meant to have.
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Hot Topics (Part 2): Fur Babies, Vasectomies, Eye Rolling & More
Dave and Ashley are back with the second half of their rapid-fire Hot Topics round, tackling more of your biggest questions and the culture's most talked-about marriage debates. They cover why smart, capable people suddenly act helpless about finding a babysitter, why couples should choose to have kids (and why fur babies don't count), why forcing your spouse into a sexless marriage is a form of i
The #1 Divorce Predictor Most Couples Miss | Marriage Minute
According to Dr. John Gottman's research, rolling your eyes at your spouse is one of the most accurate predictors of divorce because it reveals deep-seated contempt – the #1 predictor of divorce. Before the eye rolls come the negative thoughts, so guard your mind, choose honour, and bring your struggles before God to protect your marriage.
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Hot Topics (Part 1): Fetishes, Sexless Marriages, the Manosphere & More
In this first-of-its-kind episode, Dave and Ashley tackle a rapid-fire round of the most-asked and most-provocative questions from listeners and the culture right now. They cover the line between a preference and a fetish, what to do in a sexless marriage, how the "manosphere" is shaping men's view of marriage, the "de-centering your marriage" trend among women, why couples who combine their finan
Is a Sexless Marriage Common?
Many couples find themselves in a sexless marriage, but it often doesn't happen overnight. Here's the hard reality: if you don't have a medical reason for withholding sex from your spouse, you may be unknowingly starving your marriage. Sex is what separates a friendship from a marriage, and both of you have a responsibility to protect that intimacy and seek solutions together during difficult seas
Building a Marriage That Thrives with Jimmy & Kim Witcher
When Pastor Jimmy Witcher, CEO of XO Marriage, and his wife Kim hit their fifth year of marriage, they had drifted so far apart that Kim planned to leave. But on a 13-hour flight overseas, God met Jimmy with a hard truth – and everything changed. In this episode, the Witchers share how humility, ownership, and turning to God rebuilt their marriage, and the everyday habits that keep them thriving 4
Why 'Falling Out of Love' is a Myth (And What's Really Happening)
Falling out of love isn't real, you've simply stopped making deposits into your relationship's treasury. Start investing in small, consistent acts of love and watch your marriage come alive again.
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When Cancer Tests Your Faith and Your Marriage with Zach & Gail Schaar
When Gail Schaar was diagnosed with two different types of breast cancer, she and her husband, Zach, found themselves navigating a season they never expected. In this episode, Zach and Gail share how they walked through the fear and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis together, why Zach learned that being present was sometimes more important than trying to fix things, and how seeking God together br
How to Help a Spouse Through a Cancer Diagnosis | Marriage Minute
When your spouse is struggling, your presence matters far more than your solutions — simply being there and saying nothing is often the most powerful thing you can do. Leaning into God's Word together is where you'll find the true peace that no amount of fixing ever could.
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Finding True Love After Divorce with Steve & Abi Fort
After both walking through the pain of divorce, Steve and Abi Fort never expected the second-chance love story God had waiting for them. In this episode, they share how they met in a singles class, got engaged at a gas station, and married over a video call with Steve's missionary parents officiating from across the world. Steve and Abby open up about rebuilding after heartbreak, blending a family
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 your spouse get back in sync.
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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 things we can do. She unpacks the rise of "cut-off culture," why we're too quick to label people narcissists, how to set boundaries that actually invite health,
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 marriage of real intimacy.
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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 spiritual turning point that changed everything, why so many churches leave marriage wide open, and how prioritizing your marriage strengthens your kids, your chur
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 kids; you're giving them the most powerful example they'll ever see.
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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 through every season of life.
Listener Question: My spouse vents to friends or family about our problems instead of talking to me first, and it makes me feel dis
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 strengthen both wings of your marriage.
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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, and connection.
Listener Question: There are days I don’t feel in love with my spouse—nothing’s wrong, I just feel disconnected. What does it actually look like t
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 toward experiencing intimacy as the blessing it was designed to be.
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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 during this season.
Listener Question: My spouse broke my trust a while ago—not an affair, but something that still really hurt—and even though I want to move
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, and extending foreplay can help you and your spouse rediscover a satisfying intimate life.
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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 communicating with love, honesty, and understanding.
Listener Question: Every time we get into an argument, it escalates fast—one of us shuts down and the other
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, it should enhance the experience — not become the meal itself.
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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 for sex in marriage.
Listener Question: How can you fix a marriage if your spouse will not let go of being hurt by feeling ignored? I've done everything I can
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. Throw your pictures away and work towards creating a shared vision together.
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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, passionless routines, and physical limitations. Plus, a real talk on counterfeit solutions and how to reconnect in even the hardest seasons.
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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.
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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.
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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 spiritually, and invest in growing those areas together.
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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 stay connected through it all.
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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 to your spouse and take the first step toward meeting each other's needs.
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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 healing, freedom, and a new foundation are possible.
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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 the foundation of Christ - there's no other path out of brokenness.
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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 your relationship.
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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, transparency, and God’s promises.Listener question: It's been 3 years since I found out about my husband's emotional affair and he has never admitted to the full exten
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 protect our marriage while doing ministry? And how do we best make marriage a priority for our church?
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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 dysfunction and eventually destruction.
YES is not neutral.
If your relationships feel off, it might be time to check the hierarchy of your life.
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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 stepdaughter and the other is our 3 yr old. We both come from broken homes, and my wife has dealt with sexual and physical abuse from many men since childhood. Some of t
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 unconsciously push away the people who love us most, and what it takes to break the cycle.
Whether you're dealing with childhood trauma, emotional baggage, trust issue
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 of the blinds and curtains in our home open during the day and he likes to have them all shut except maybe one window letting in a little bit of light. I fee
Marriage Minute: Legacy Has Nothing to Do With Money
A school lunch lady with very little changed generations — just through her faith and love. Your marriage is leaving a mark on the future right now. Make it count. Come back Monday for the full episode!
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How Trust Can Be Rebuilt
When trust is broken, it can feel like everything in the marriage has been shaken, but healing is still possible.
Listener question: What do you do if your spouse doesn't want counseling? My husband talks to me harshly sometimes and I feel I need to walk on eggshells. My 2 year old pics up on it and even told his dad to get out of the room this morning. I bring up counseling and he says no. I
Marriage Minute: Forgiveness Is Free. Trust Isn't.
These two things are NOT the same — and confusing them could be hurting your marriage. 💔 Forgiveness is a gift you give freely, just as God gives us grace at our worst. But trust? That has to be earned through consistent action over time. In this week's Marriage Minute, Dave & Ashley Willis break down one of the most misunderstood concepts in marriage. Tune in for this quick dose of truth, then co
Inviting God into Your Marriage (and Arguments) with Josh & Johanna Chumley
Living out your faith in marriage isn’t always comfortable. Josh and Johanna Chumley, Pastors of DREAMarriage, explore what it looks like to invite God into real moments, walk in humility, address hidden struggles, and keep an eternal perspective in the middle of everyday challenges.
Listener question: My spouse says it’s the ‘little things’ that matter most, but I honestly don’t know what that l
The Friendship Side of a Naked Marriage
Many couples focus on romance but slowly lose the friendship that brought them together. Friendship may be the key to transforming your marriage.
Listener question: How can you encourage (in a loving way) your spouse to take more initiative in romance and sex? I feel like I'm always the one planning dates, giving romantic surprises, initiating intimacy, and in general looking for ways to draw
Marriage Minute: Are You & Your Spouse Actually Best Friends?
Friendship and romance in marriage are like two wings on the same bird — you need both to soar! In this week's Marriage Minute, Dave Willis shares why friendship is one of the most overlooked yet critically important parts of a lasting marriage. If you've ever seen a couple married 50+ years still laughing and holding hands, you're looking at best friends.
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Why Your Marriage Needs Shared Faith
A naked marriage is strengthened when both spouses submit to something greater than themselves.
Listener question: My best friend is married but she's flirting all the time with a guy she works with. I think she's in the danger zone of having an affair. How can I intervene?
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Marriage Minute: Faith is a Team Sport
Marriage was never meant to be lived alone — and neither was faith. In this week's Marriage Minute, Dave Willis reminds us that the Christian life is built on community: encouraging one another, praying for one another, and doing life together. And it all starts with you and your spouse. Tune in for this quick dose of encouragement, then come back Monday for the full episode of The Naked Marriage
Carrying Each Other's Burdens
Being strong for your spouse doesn't mean saving them. It means standing beside them through everything.
Listener question: My wife neve wants to do anything around the house. I'm the one who makes all the income and I feel like she expects me to do most of the housework too. I feel like I don't have a partner. What do I do?
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How to Get on the Same Page About Money
Financial unity is about shared access, shared decisions, and shared responsibility.
Listener question: We are saving money for a house and living temporarily with my parents. My husband hates this living arrangement and it's starting to take a toll on our marriage. What should we do?
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Talking About Sex Without Shame
A naked marriage leaves no topic off-limits, including sex and desire.
Listener question: My wife never wants to have sex. She says she doesn't need it. Can a sexless marriage survive? What can I do?
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When Family Dynamics Test Your Marriage
Family relationships can be a blessing, but they can also quietly strain a marriage.
Listener question: My husband has a fetish and only wants to make love if I'm wearing certain items. What should I do?
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Why Communication Breaks Down in Marriage
Many couples want the same things but don't know how to communicate it without creating distance.
Listener question: I'm feeling attracted to one of my husband's friends. I hate that I have this attraction. What should I do?
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What a Naked Marriage Really Means
It's not about changing your spouse but about choosing honesty, humility, and care that helps each of you be at your best.
Listener question: My husband has been having an affair and still reaches out to the other woman. What do I do?
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I Thought I Married the Wrong Person with Jimmy Evans
Dave and Ashley are joined by XO Marriage founder Jimmy Evans, who shares his own story of believing he married the wrong person and what ultimately changed his marriage.
Listener question: My wife's brother is always asking us for money...
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A New Season for The Naked Marriage
In this relaunch episode, Dave and Ashley share what's ahead for the podcast and the vision for this new season.
Listener question: My wife is obsessed with our kids...how can I get my wife back?
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WE ARE BACK!
The Naked Marriage Podcast returns with NEW episodes on Monday, February 16! The Naked Marriage invites couples to uncover God’s design for lifelong love. Through honest, faith-centered conversations, hosts Dave and Ashley Willis talk openly about challenges couples often face but rarely talk about. With wisdom, vulnerability, and humor, they offer fresh perspectives and practical ways to build a
I Don't Like the People My Spouse Is Following on Social Media // Hump Day Q&A
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When Joy and Sorrow Collide
Welcome back to The Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! In this episode, we’re opening up about a topic that touches so many hearts—dealing with grief during the holidays. Christmas can bring a mix of joy and sorrow, and we’re talking about how to honor those feelings while leaning on your marriage for support. From navigating your unique grieving processes to creating new traditions
Addressing boredom in marriage // Hump Day Q&A
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Why Marriage Matters: Building Love That Lasts
Welcome back to The Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! Today, we’re diving into why marriage is more than just a relationship—it’s a reflection of love, trust, and unity. We’ll talk about the real benefits of a committed marriage, from building deeper intimacy to creating a strong foundation for family. We also tackle common struggles like anxiety in relationships and how to keep yo
Why Don't You Talk About Mutual Orgasm? // Humpday Q&A
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10 Truths to Strengthen Intimacy in Marriage
Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! Today, we’re diving into the second part of our conversation about the ten things sex is not in marriage. We’ll unpack why guilt should never be the driving force in intimacy, how to navigate tricky in-law dynamics without letting them impact your connection, and why open communication about your needs and desires is the real ke
5 Myths About Married Sex That Might Surprise You
Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! Today, we’re diving into a conversation about what married sex isn’t—and we promise it’s a game-changer. We’ll unpack five truths about intimacy, from why sex should never feel forced or used as a bargaining chip, to tackling the discomfort or dread that can sometimes sneak into the bedroom. We’re keeping it real with a Q&A on n
Balancing Family Time & Intimacy // Hump Day Q&A
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The Danger of Secrets and Neglect in Marriage
Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave & Ashley Willis! Today, we’re wrapping up our series on toxic behaviors in marriage by diving into the damage that secrets and neglect can cause. We share how open communication and choosing to prioritize your spouse every day are the real game-changers for a thriving relationship. Plus, we tackle a heartfelt listener question about dealing with
Coping with Emotional Exhaustion // Hump Day Q&A
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