Female by Design
An honest space for female flourishing. Together we'll explore sexuality and spirituality by God's design, healing our relationship with pleasure, our bodies, and our identity as image-bearers. Let's take a deep breath and step into God's invitation to live fully alive—mind, body, and spirit.
Episodes
Ep 269. Body Shame: Where It Comes From and How to Heal
Most of us carry body shame. Yet, we don't always know where we picked it up. In this episode we go a little deeper into the roots of shame — because understanding where it came from is one of the most powerful steps toward healing it. And what we find, when we look honestly, is that this shame runs deeper than any one experience or teaching. It's woven into our language, our culture, and even our
Ep 268. Female Flourishing: What It Means to Be Fully Alive
Hey friend — welcome to something that's been on my heart for a while. Over the next four episodes we're going to talk about what it looks like to be fully alive as a woman. Not just spiritually. Not just emotionally. But in your whole self — mind, body, and yes, sexuality too. I'm calling it Female Flourishing. That phrase might be new to you, so let me explain what I mean. Female flourishing is
267. How to Cultivate Drive in a Long-Term Marriage
Summer Q&A Series Real talk: how do you keep the passion alive when you've been married five, ten, twenty years? When the kids are loud, the calendar is full, and you're both just... tired? That's the question on the table today — and the answer might surprise you. In this bite-sized summer Q&A episode, Francie tackles one of the most common questions she receives: how do you cultivate drive in a
266. Great Sex Grows – 10 Superpowers You Didn't Know You Had
This is the finale of the Great Sex Grows series — and Francie is sending you off with a shot of something you might not have expected: a deep, settled confidence in who God made you to be. In this episode, Francie walks through 10 superpowers she never knew she had as a woman and a wife — things she only discovered as she began inviting God into the intimate places of her marriage. Some of them w
265. Great Sex Grows – Communicate Honestly and Honoringly
Communication is the gateway to deeper intimacy — and for most of us, it's also where things get tricky. In this episode, Francie gets real about one of the biggest growth edges in marriage: learning to talk about sex, desire, and vulnerability in a way that actually brings you closer instead of shutting things down. She shares some of the most practical — and surprisingly tender — tools she and W
264. Great Sex Grows – Make It Fun
If your sex life has started to feel a little... predictable, this episode is for you. Francie brings the fun today — and she means it. Great sex isn't meant to be heavy, dutiful, or overly serious. It's meant to be lighthearted, connecting, and genuinely enjoyable. A joyful heart really is good medicine, and that includes what happens in the bedroom. Francie shares 13 practical ideas for bringing
263. Great Sex Grows – Tune Into Your Body
Great sex doesn't just happen in the bedroom — it starts with how connected you are to your body all day long. In this episode, Francie dives into why so many women show up for intimacy physically present but emotionally and sensorially checked out — and why that's not your fault. The church has a long history of separating body from spirit, and a lot of us are still carrying that disconnection wi
262. Great Sex Grows – Shift Your Thinking
Welcome to the Great Sex Grows series! We're starting where it all begins: your mindset. Because here's the thing — it's not about what you wear, what time it happens, or what you do. When it comes to growing a beautiful sex life in marriage, your mindset matters most. In this episode, Francie dives into three big ideas around shifting your thinking: Growth mindset vs. fixed mindset. Do you
261. Great Sex Grows
Hey friend — welcome back to the Female By Design Podcast! Today marks the relaunch of one of my favorite teaching series: Great Sex Grows. It originally aired back in 2022, and honestly? I still stand by every word of it. It's practical, it's real, and I think it can meet you right where you are. I'm jumping in with a fresh intro episode — sharing where life has taken me over the last four years,
260. Is This Marriage Healthy? Recognizing Destructive Patterns with Leslie Vernick
What's the difference between a difficult marriage and a destructive one—and how do you know when it's time to speak up? In this powerful conversation, Francie sits down with counselor and author Leslie Vernick to unpack destructive patterns in marriage, reclaiming your voice, and what it truly means to be a strong, biblical woman. Together, they address harmful teachings around submission, th
259. Overcoming Body Insecurity: Healing Shame & Reclaiming Confidence in Your God-Given Body
How do you overcome body insecurity and actually feel at home in your body? In this episode, Francie addresses the shame, disconnection, and cultural lies that shape how women view their bodies—and invites you back to God's truth: your body is not a problem to fix, but a gift to receive. You'll learn how body image struggles are often rooted in disconnection, why separating from your body isn't sp
258. To Shave, Wax...or Nothing?
It's one of those questions more women have than are willing to ask out loud. In this episode of Female by Design, Francie tackles the topic of pubic hair grooming — not from a medical or therapeutic chair, but from the spirit of let's just have the conversation. Because when we can talk about our bodies without shame, that's exactly where freedom grows. This is not a moral issue. There is no law,
257. The Healing Power of Oxytocin with Carly Bayless
What if one of the most powerful tools for healing your nervous system isn't a supplement or a protocol — it's a hug? In this episode, Francie sits down with functional medicine nurse practitioner Carly Bayless to take a deep dive into oxytocin: what it actually is, why it matters far beyond labor and breastfeeding, and how finding "oxytocin opportunities" throughout your day could be the missing
256. Help Your Husband Learn What Brings You Pleasure
Francie tackles another listener question — one of the most personal and practical she receives: How can I help my husband better learn what brings me pleasure? What she loves about this question is the word the listener used: learn. Because that's exactly the right frame. Becoming a great lover isn't about natural talent or chemistry — it's about paying attention, practicing, and becoming a stude
255. Making Sexual Communication More Comfortable
Francie answers one of the most-requested questions she receives from women in her live events: How do you make talking about sex with your husband less awkward? This episode grew out of a recent in-person Q&A at a local moms group — where the questions came so fast and so honestly that Francie knew she had to bring the conversation to the podcast. She's doing something different this season: spri
254. Finding Safety, Presence & Pleasure: Unlocking the Female Heart, Mind, and Body
Our calendars are full, demands are never-ending, and overwhelm is knocking with every new notification. In this final part of the "Unlocking the Female Heart, Mind, and Body" series, Francie leans into the impact of our busy lives on our bodies. This episode unpacks how the nervous system—designed by God—is central to our ability to feel safe, be present, and receive pleasure. It's not just about
253. Power of Play: Unlocking the Female Heart, Mind, and Body
Overwhelm. Pressure. Tension in your body and to-do lists in your head. Not the recipe for receptivity, mutual pleasure, and oneness. So many women are living in a constant state of doing—managing families, navigating stress, and holding everything together. But when there's no space for play, our nervous systems stay locked in survival mode. And when our bodies are braced and burdened, intimacy f
252. From Stuck to Sensual: Unlocking the Female Heart, Mind, and Body
It's too common that women feel disconnected from their bodies, unsure how to enjoy pleasure and physical intimacy without shame, anxiety, or confusion. This episode is an honest invitation to begin healing that disconnection. Francie shares the first of three powerful keys to unlocking the female heart, mind, and body—wisdom formed through years of mentoring women inside her Circle community. Th
251. The Sex Talk You Never Got: What Formed Your View of Sex
Whether we realize it or not, every one of us has a "sex view," a lens through which we understand and experience our sexuality. It's shaped by what we were told (or not told), by pain, silence, shame, weariness, and the culture around us. But what if that view isn't the full story? What if God has something better? In Part 2 of this series, Francie gently but powerfully unpacks five common sex vi
250. The Sex Talk You Never Got: 3 Things Every Woman Should Know
Most of us never had a sex talk that honored our design, reflected God's heart, or made space for our questions. In this powerful first episode of a mini-series, Francie begins to unpack three foundational truths every woman needs to know, but likely never heard. This is not a conversation about shame, fear, or performance. It's about reclaiming God's original dream for our bodies, our pleasure, a
249. From Duty to Delight: Denise's Story of Sexual Healing & Redemption in Marriage
What if it's not too late for your marriage to experience joy, pleasure, and renewed connection? In this powerful testimony, Francie sits down with Denise, a Circle member who vulnerably shares how God met her in the middle of decades of disconnection. After 38 years of marriage and a lifetime of silence, shame, and pain surrounding sex, Denise encountered a fresh vision of God's design, and every
248. Living Well Through Body Changes & Perimenopause with Alisa Keeton
What do you do when your body starts to feel unfamiliar…when your energy dips, your stress rises, your curves change, and hormones seem to take over? In this heartfelt conversation, Francie sits down with longtime friend and mentor Alisa Keeton, founder of Revelation Wellness, to talk about what it means to be a woman walking through midlife, perimenopause, and the hormonal shifts that come with t
247. God With Us in Our Bodies: A Christmas Replay
What if Christmas wasn't just about a baby in a manger, but about your body too? In this replay episode, Francie explores the beauty of the incarnation: that Jesus came in a body to restore our experience of being embodied. From the garden to the cross to today, God's story has always been about intimacy, redemption, and connection…in real bodies. You'll hear about: Why your body matters to God Th
246. The Best Gift I Gave My Husband
Your husband is strong, yet has a very tender side that only you get the gift of seeing. But, how can you help his heart come alive? What is your man longing to hear? Your words have incredible power to build your husband in a way that no one else can. It's true! This episode might surprise you, but it's insight on how to speak right into the masculine strength of your husband. Let's get specific
245. Stressed Out, Touched Out
When life feels overwhelming, sex is usually the last thing on our minds. Between overstimulation, nonstop to-do lists, and caring for everyone else, many of us feel touched out—like our bodies have nothing left to give. But what if instead of avoiding touch, we could reimagine it as a source of nourishment, not depletion? "I used to think I needed to escape my body to rest. Now I know, nourishing
244. I Didn't Know How to Be Sexy
If sex has ever felt like something you're supposed to perform, instead of something you can enjoy, you're not alone. If you've ever felt awkward in your body… unsure how to initiate… or disconnected from desire… this episode is for you. Francie shares the tender, true story of how she moved from disconnection and insecurity into a deeper sense of embodiment, pleasure, and playful confidence in he
243. Finding Connection in the Middle of the Mess
What happens to intimacy when everything falls apart? This week, Francie opens the door wide into her real life…hospital visits, mold in the ceiling, special needs parenting, and emergency back surgery. In the middle of it all, she shares a raw and redemptive truth: sexuality isn't just for the easy seasons. It's a God-designed gift for the hard ones too. "I used to think sex was about the mood an
242. Beyond Rules: A Fresh Vision of Freedom for Sexual Wholeness
If you've ever been taught that purity means ignorance… That modesty means shrinking back… Or that submission means silencing your voice… This episode is a breath of fresh air, and a bold invitation to something better. Francie picks up where she left off in "The Lies We've Believed" series with a powerful reframe: moving beyond fear-based rules toward a new foundation of sexual wholeness. One tha
241. Lies of Purity
God's heart for purity is beautiful. It's about being filled with His presence — shaped by love, truth, and freedom. But many of us grew up believing something else entirely. In this final episode of the Lies I Believed series, Francie shares how her desire to honor God was shaped by teachings that defined purity by what you don't do, don't know, or don't feel. Over time, those well-meaning messag
240. Lies of Submission
God designed marriage as a picture of mutual love, service, and oneness — a reflection of Christ and the Church. Within that, submission is meant to be life-giving: a way we honor and serve one another in love. But for many women, especially those raised in conservative or evangelical traditions, the teaching of submission took on a very different tone — one marked by fear, silence, and shrinking
239. Lies of Modesty
If you grew up in church communities shaped by evangelical or conservative values, chances are you were taught a version of modesty that sounded holy — but left you feeling ashamed, disconnected from your body, or even afraid of your own beauty. In this episode, we're naming what many of us lived: the modesty messages that told us our bodies were dangerous, that our presence might cause someone el
238. Why I Struggled to Read Sex Books (and How I Healed)
As a newlywed, I wanted to grow in intimacy—but even reading a sex book felt terrifying. In this episode, I share how my early years of marriage were marked by fear, shame, and resistance around learning about sex. Even though my heart longed for connection, my nervous system was on high alert. I used to hide sex books inside other books at the bookstore—because I was afraid someone would see me l
237. Back to the Garden of Pleasure
What if pleasure isn't a problem, but part of God's design? In this foundational episode of Female by Design, I'm taking us back to the beginning—back to the garden. We'll explore God's original blueprint for our bodies, our senses, and our experience of intimacy, all rooted in the creation story. I'll also share more of my personal journey of healing and how the word "pleasure" went from feeling
236. A Fresh Chapter: Female by Design
Welcome to Female by Design – the new name and expanded vision for this space. In today's episode, Francie shares the personal journey behind this transition from Heaven in Your Home to Female by Design. You'll hear the heart behind the name, the holy hunger for wholeness that's grown over the years, and the fresh invitation to live fully alive—body, mind, and spirit. This is more than a rebrand.
235. Intentional Intimacy: Looking Back, Moving Forward
In this final episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie invites you to reflect, remember, and recalibrate. Over the past nine weeks, we've explored simple yet powerful practices to foster deeper connection in your marriage. Today's episode offers a tenth—and essential—idea: pausing to remember what has worked, what has blessed your marriage, and what you want to carry into the next seaso
234. Intentional Intimacy: Kissing in the Kitchen
In this ninth episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie brings us back to something simple, powerful, and often overlooked…kissing. She shares insights from her own marriage and from the Circle membership about the beauty and benefit of lingering affection, especially outside the bedroom. Whether you've been married a few months or a few decades, this episode reminds you of the quiet joy
233. Intentional Intimacy: From Sweat to Sex - How Moving Your Body Fuels Connection
In this episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie explores an often overlooked but powerful link: movement and intimacy. Through candid stories, practical insights, and a sprinkle of humor, she shares how exercise—whether solo or with your spouse—can shift the atmosphere in your marriage. From walking dates to YouTube workouts and squats in the kitchen, Francie gives real-life ways to mo
232. Intentional Intimacy: Why the Small Things Matter Most
This week's installment of the Intentional Intimacy series is all about the quiet power of consistency. Inspired by The Compound Effect, Francie shares how tiny daily choices, like eye contact and kissing in the kitchen, can produce exponential fruit in your marriage over time. It's not the grand gestures or weekend getaways that shape your intimacy, it's the 10-second moments, the intentional hab
231. Intentional Intimacy: Words After Sex - Intimate Affirmation That Builds Connection
What happens after intimacy matters just as much as what happens during it. In this episode, Francie shares how lingering, skin-to-skin connection and heartfelt affirmation can deepen trust, build emotional closeness, and reinforce safety. Whether it's a simple "I loved that with you" or asking, "What would feel meaningful to hear right now?"—your words can be a powerful gift of love. Tune in and
230. Intentional Intimacy: Using Words During Sex to Say What You Feel and Want
If you've ever gone silent during sex, not sure what to say, or afraid to say the wrong thing…this chat is for you. In this episode, Francie gently walks you through the power of using your words during intimacy to build connection, trust, and pleasure. Learn how to name what you're feeling and express what you desire—without shame, pressure, or performance. Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:
229. Intentional Intimacy: Using Our Words to Name Body Parts Without Shame
If it's hard to say the names of your body parts out loud… you're not alone. In this episode, Francie shares how growing your sexual vocabulary—starting with simple, anatomical words—can be a healing step toward connection and confidence in your marriage. Learn why using your words matters, how playfulness can help, and how naming the good things God made can bring freedom, not shame. Resources
228. Intentional Intimacy: Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Body
Breath is one of the simplest, most powerful tools you have for building intimacy—and you already carry it with you. In this episode, Francie shares how breath work can shift you from stress into presence, helping you connect more deeply with your body, your husband, and the moment. Whether it's daily grounding or in-the-moment pleasure, this episode gives you practical ways to use breath as a pa
227. Intentional Intimacy: Sharing Sparks and Building Sexual Energy
What if intimacy didn't have to start with a big moment—but with a spark? In this episode, Francie shares how small, playful cues of desire can help you and your husband stay connected, even in the middle of busy days and low-libido seasons. This is about learning to feel your body, name your desire, and share it—on purpose. Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper: Brand New Before & After You S
226. Intentional Intimacy: Body Awareness
When life moves fast, it's easy to live completely disconnected from your body—and that disconnection shows up in intimacy too. In this quick episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie shares simple ways to come back to your body on purpose, through movement, awareness, and everyday rhythms. These tiny shifts can build toward deeper, more playful intimacy with your husband—starting right
225. Intentional Intimacy: Moments of Margin
In this first episode of the Intentional Intimacy summer series, Francie shares a powerful truth: intimacy doesn't thrive in a rush—it grows in margin. Discover how small moments of white space, like a morning hug or a slow walk, can open the door to deeper connection in your marriage. This is your invitation to pause, check in, and create room for love to grow—one simple habit at a time. Resource
224. Best Hotel Date Ever (After a Year Without One) - Intimacy in the Hard Winter Seasons
When was the last time you felt truly connected—to your body, to your husband, to yourself? If life has felt heavy… If intimacy has taken a backseat to survival… If you're wondering where desire, connection, or joy has gone—this episode is for you. In today's honest conversation, Francie opens up about walking through a year of exhaustion, illness, and survival mode—when hotel dates were off the t
223. Sexual Response Cycle 101: Understanding How God Designed Women for Desire, Arousal, and Joy
Is your understanding of sex stuck in a male-centered script? In this empowering episode, Francie kicks off a powerful new arc in the Celebrate & Educate series: the female sexual response cycle, God's intentionally layered design for connection, pleasure, and intimacy. Our cultural assumptions about sex often reduce the experience to: erection, entry, thrust, ejaculation, done. But what about wom
222. Erogenous Zones: How God Wired Women for Full-Body Pleasure
Did you know your body is designed by God with at least 10 unique erogenous zones—beyond just the obvious? This episode is part of the Celebrate and Educate Your Good Body series, and it's all about discovering the intentional, generous design of your female body. Join Francie as she explores the concept of erogenous zones, not just from a biological perspective, but through a spiritual lens that
221. The G-Spot and God's Good Design: A Christian Woman's Guide to Pleasure
Did you know God tucked incredible pleasure potential into your body—on purpose? This episode in the Celebrate & Educate Your Good Body series is all about the G-spot: what it is, where it is, and how it reveals the intentional design of our Creator. In this vulnerable and joy-filled episode, Francie guides you through the mystery and beauty of the G-spot, one of the lesser-known parts of female s
220. The Clitoris & God's Design for Pleasure
In this vibrant and eye-opening replay, Francie continues a Celebrate & Educate series with an honest and joy-filled deep dive into the clitoris, an incredible part of the female body that speaks to God's intentionality, creativity, and generosity in design. Most women haven't been taught much about their bodies, let alone how their anatomy is wired for intimacy, healing, and delight. This episode
219. Celebrating the Female Body: Where Pleasure Meets Discipleship
We're revisiting one of our most beloved foundational episodes in this special series of replays, because the message is too important not to hear again (or for the first time!). In this episode, Francie kicks off a powerful journey of celebration and education focused on the female body, inviting us to explore how our sexuality and spirituality are beautifully and intentionally connected. This is
218. Sex, Female Pleasure and Healthy Communication with Dr. Corey Allen
In this empowering episode, Francie welcomes Dr. Corey Allen, marriage and family therapist, sex therapist, and co-host of the long-running podcast Sexy Marriage Radio. Together, they unpack one of the most crucial, yet often misunderstood topics in Christian marriage: healthy sexual communication. Dr. Corey brings over 13 years of experience helping couples thrive in intimacy, and today, he share
217. Embodying Trust: How to Care for Yourself as You Care for Others
In this deeply personal episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie shares her journey of embracing her role as a caregiver while also learning to release her burdens to God. Many women are carrying heavy loads—whether through motherhood, caring for aging parents, supporting loved ones, or simply navigating the many responsibilities of life. In this conversation, Francie unpacks how to steward your bo
216. Puberty and Periods with Megan from Body Talk Basics
Episode Summary: In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie sits down with Megan from Body Talk Basics to explore how we can understand and embrace the beauty of our female bodies. From puberty to periods, body awareness to holistic health, this conversation provides powerful insights for moms and daughters alike. Megan shares her journey of discovering the intricate and beautiful design of t
215. Is This Normal? A No Shame Body Chat with an OBGYN
In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie sits down with Dr. Adrienne Browning, OB-GYN, for an open and impowering conversation about women's health, sexuality, and finding your voice at the doctor's office. If you've ever felt nervous, embarrased, or unsure about what to ask your doctor, this episode will equipyou with practical tips and confidence to advocate for your health. Our discuss
214. Caring for Your Good Body - Functional Nutrition with Leslie Bumpas
In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie sits down with mentor and functional nutrition expert Leslie Bumpas to discuss caring for your body holistically. Leslie shares her deep wisdom on aging gracefully, navigating hormonal changes, and making informed health decisions based on God's design. This conversation is an invitation to steward your body well—without getting caught up in fads, bu
213. Closing the Pleasure Gap - Growing Skills to Enjoy More Pleasure
In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie Winslow unpacks the third essential ingredient for cultivating a thriving, nourishing sex life in marriage: growing practical skills. She invites listeners to move beyond mindset shifts and embrace actionable steps to experience deeper intimacy, pleasure, and connection. With grace and vulnerability, Francie explains why developing skills isn't just
212. It's About Time - Reviving Your Sexual Intimacy
Episode Summary: In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie Winslow dives into the essential role of time in cultivating a flourishing and nourishing sex life. Building on the foundational idea of valuing God's design for intimacy, Francie explores how intentionality and margin can transform your connection with your body, your spouse, and God's vision for your sexuality. What You'll Learn:
211. From Shame to Joy: Reclaiming the Gift of Pleasure in Your Story- UPDATE
Episode Summary: In this episode, Francie Winslow invites us to reflect on our relationship with pleasure and sexuality through the lens of God's design. Drawing from scripture and her personal healing journey, Francie explores how shame, cultural narratives, and misbeliefs have distorted our understanding of intimacy. She shares practical insights into reconnecting with our bodies, valuing pleasu
210. Three Essential Elements to Pleasure in Marriage
In this transformative episode of the Heaven in Your Home podcast, Francie Winslow invites listeners on a deeply personal and spiritual journey to rediscover God's design for sexual intimacy in marriage. Drawing from her own experiences of struggle, healing, and growth, Francie explores how valuing sexuality, creating margin for connection, and developing practical skills can breathe life into int
209. Reclaiming Pleasure: A Journey of Healing
Welcome back to NEW episodes of the Heaven in Your Home podcast with Francie Winslow. Francie is back at the microphone after a season of personal challenges and reflection, with fresh enthusiasm to help you understand the beauty of your body and sexuality in the context of your faith. Your body is good, a temple of the Holy Spirit. We are diving into the often-taboo topic of female pleasure an
208. Summer Lovin' Series: Week Ten, How Often Should I Be Having Sex
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. 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…wh
207. Summer Lovin' Series: Week Nine, Sex Toys and Vibrators
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. What's okay for Christian marriage in the bedroom? Maybe that's the wrong question. Married sex can be a playground, filled with creativity and adventure
206. Summer Lovin' Series: Week Eight, Pleasure and Orgasm with Bonny Burns
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. Are you tuned into your female body? Often, even bringing up the topic of the clitoris or vagina can cause Christian women to shut down. As Bonny shares,
205. Summer Lovin' Series: Week Seven, Your Wonderful Female Body - Orgasm Part 1
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. Orgasms are a gift created, formed and given straight from the heart of God. This sweet gift will bless your marriage, will bless your interaction with yo
204. Summer Lovin' Series: Week Six, The Science of Sex
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. In this episode, Francie talks about... The science behind God's good gift of intimacy. The GOODNESS of God in our biology and all the amazing God-i
203. Summer Lovin' Series: Week Five, High and Low Libidos
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. What do I do if I have a higher drive than my husband? What should I do if my sex drive seems non-existent? Today's episode is a fresh perspective and dis
202. Summer Lovin' Series: Week Four, Foreplay Husband Chat
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. Let's continue the conversation on foreplay with a chat to encourage and equip husbands. (Wives will be encouraged, too). Let's continue to reframe forepl
201. Summer Lovin' Series: Week Three, Foreplay
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. What is foreplay and what purpose does it serve? In this discussion you'll learn about the role of foreplay, but it may surprise you. Instead of seeing fo
200. Summer Lovin' Series: Week Two, Love and Sex with Nancy Houston
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you equipping with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. In today's episode, we have rich conversations with a licensed counselor and sex therapist Nancy Houston. Nancy offers wonderful insight and compassion into the profou
199. Summer Lovin' Series: Week One, Stewarding Your Sexuality
Welcome to the Summer Lovin' Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you equipping with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. His master said to him, 'Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.' Matt
198. Bigger Than a "Sex Talk" - Tools to Help You Teach Your Kids about Sex
There are simple ways to have big conversations. You can purposefully plant seeds of God's Word into the hearts of your children. Realizing it's not about a "sex talk," you can be equipped to disciple your children with frequent touch points, vulnerability and humility. Let's lean into the goodness of God and choose to walk in His peace, His joy and His celebration through shared language. That's
197. Helping Your Kids Navigate Healthy Sexual Development with Kristen Miele
Let's continue the conversation about helping your kids navigate healthy sexual development. This discussion was held inside The Circle group mentorship with invited guest teacher Kristen Miele, who's a dedicated educator with Biblically based frameworks. This discussion touches on self-soothing, pornography and many other questions that you may face as a parent as you seek to disciple your child
196. Navigating Healthy Sexual Development & Self-Discovery with Your Kids
We're talking about sex and our kids. How do we talk to our kids about sex? About their bodies? What's normal? And, what do we do about hot topics like touching themselves? This episode is actually a peek inside The Circle, the group mentorship that meets for monthly live teaching. This is a more in depth conversation about navigating healthy sexual development in our kids, through the ages and st
195. Sexual Celebration with Alexa PenaVega (Most-Loved Episode Replay)
Way better than anything Hollywood could ever portray, today's guest Alexa PenaVega shares her vulnerable testimony of finding more in her marriage. How do you go from a wife who really doesn't feel very excited about physical intimacy to finding celebration and joy? In this episode, Alexa and Francie chat about the fruitfulness that has flowed from pursuing oneness, their callings as mothers to
194. Introducing: Strong Foundations for Married Sex
You have permission to break free from silence and shame and show up in a different way. Perhaps you've experienced silence or unhelpful messages about your body and your sexuality. You've heard about sex being a man's need or a wife's duty. You've been told your body is a stumbling block and that sexual desire is dirty. The "don't do it, don't do it" message is ingrained in your brain, even if y
193 From Purity Culture to the Goodness of Playful Intimacy
You have a story…and, perhaps the purity culture movement has been a part of shaping your views about your body and your design. Let's unpack some of the shame and fear that may be holding you back as we walk toward more integration and celebration of the gift of married intimacy. Playfulness and novelty in your marriage is good and of God. In this episode you'll get insight and practical tips t
192. Prioritizing Growth while Parenting Little Ones
Overwhelm, endless to-do lists, and exhaustion is real, especially in the season of life when you're pouring your heart and soul into a growing family. Raising little children and having little babies can feel like a sprinting marathon. Let's talk about the challenges faced by many mommas to nurture sexual intimacy while raising young children. And, let's infuse some practicals for navigating th
191. Reframe: Sexual Activity vs. Sexual Intimacy
Friend, this chat is critical. As we attempt to reframe our view of sex, we are missing the mark if we continue to focus on a narrow and limiting view of "sexual activity" vs. the oneness and meaning that comes through "sexual intimacy." Let's unpack the differences, think about how we got here and how we find a way forward. And, let's embrace a lifestyle of love making, where intimacy permeate
190. Defining Integration
Let's pause and get on the same page. Language plays a crucial role in shaping culture and creating a sense of familiarity and understanding. And, a word used quite often in our conversations here is integration. What does it mean and why does it matter? In 1 Thessalonians 5: 23 we see, "May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together - spi
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