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Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell

Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell

Dan Purcell | Sex & Intimacy Coach | Christian Husband 314 Episodes Aug 21, 2026

A Christian marriage podcast hosted by Dan Purcell, a life coach and couples sex expert. It offers practical advice and perspectives on building a long-term relationship full of love, desire, and intimacy from a Christian-friendly viewpoint. The show discusses fun and spicy topics about sex and marriage, providing tools to help couples improve their sex life.

Episodes

321: Why Your Libido Disappeared After the Honeymoon Phase (And How to Get It Back) w/ Hannah Johnson
321: Why Your Libido Disappeared After the Honeymoon Phase (And How to Get It Back) w/ Hannah Johnson Aug 21, 2026 48:46 Why does libido feel effortless during the honeymoon phase—and then seem to disappear? After experiencing this pattern in her own relationships, Hannah Johnson, known as The Libido Fairy, set out to understand what allows desire to grow in a long-term relationship. In this episode, she shares practical ways couples can make intimacy more pleasurable, collaborative, and genuinely connecting. You'll
320: Is Masturbation Okay in Marriage?
320: Is Masturbation Okay in Marriage? Aug 14, 2026 12:55 Is masturbation okay in a Christian marriage? It's a common question, but one many couples are afraid to ask—and few people answer directly. In this episode, Dan offers two practical tests to help you and your spouse decide what is right for your marriage. He also explores the difference between masturbation, lust, and fantasy; potential benefits for intimacy and body awareness; and how to navigat
319: When You Want Sex More (or Less) Than Your Spouse—with Dr. Jennifer Litner
319: When You Want Sex More (or Less) Than Your Spouse—with Dr. Jennifer Litner Aug 7, 2026 43:12 When one spouse wants sex more than the other, both partners can end up feeling hurt—the higher-desire spouse feels rejected, while the lower-desire spouse feels pressured or inadequate. In this episode, sex therapist Dr. Jennifer Litner explains what actually helps couples navigate desire differences. We discuss resentment and emotional repair, duty sex, hormonal and lifestyle factors, the pressu
318: I No Longer Ask My Wife to Initiate Sex (Here's Why)
318: I No Longer Ask My Wife to Initiate Sex (Here's Why) Jul 31, 2026 17:09 For years, I asked my wife to initiate sex more often because I wanted to feel chosen and desired. Instead, my requests created pressure, scorekeeping, and a cycle that made genuine desire even harder. In this episode, I explain why I stopped asking, what I misunderstood about responsive desire, and how shifting from initiating sex to initiating connection transformed our intimate relationship. We
317: The Spicy Little Habit That Reignited This Mom's Marriage
317: The Spicy Little Habit That Reignited This Mom's Marriage Jul 24, 2026 31:47 When work, kids, meals, schedules, and the never-ending mental checklist take everything you have, intimacy can start to feel like one more task. Amy Nesbit knows that tension firsthand. After nearly 20 years as a working professional—including time at Apple—she has learned how making the invisible load visible, asking for help before resentment builds, and protecting the parts of herself that bri
316: The Marriage Problem You Can't See (And the Grace That Changes Everything)
316: The Marriage Problem You Can't See (And the Grace That Changes Everything) Jul 17, 2026 21:54 Most couples think they know what's hurting their marriage. Poor communication. Different sex drives. Parenting disagreements. Financial stress. Growing apart. That's exactly what one couple thought, too. After 18 years of marriage, they came to Dan convinced they knew what needed fixing. But as they peeled back the layers, they uncovered a deeper problem—one neither of them had recognized—and tha
315: Rethinking Porn Addiction: A Better Path to Healing with Craig Perra
315: Rethinking Porn Addiction: A Better Path to Healing with Craig Perra Jul 10, 2026 40:38 Shame thrives in secrecy—but healing doesn't. In this deeply honest conversation, Dan sits down with Craig Perra, a former attorney whose secret life of pornography, strip clubs, prostitution, and compulsive sexual behavior nearly destroyed everything he cared about. After years of trying therapy, recovery groups, and identifying himself as a "sex addict," Craig reached a breaking point. What happ
314: "A More Perfect Union": What America's 250th Can Teach Us About Marriage and Intimacy
314: "A More Perfect Union": What America's 250th Can Teach Us About Marriage and Intimacy Jul 3, 2026 24:07 What does the Constitutional Convention have to do with your marriage? More than you might think. As we celebrate Independence Day, Dan explores one of the greatest acts of collaboration in history—the creation of the U.S. Constitution—and uncovers surprising lessons for couples navigating differences in intimacy, communication, and connection. The delegates in Philadelphia didn't create unity by
313: How Pelvic Floor Health Impacts Pleasure, Pain, and Orgasm with Kristen Damery
313: How Pelvic Floor Health Impacts Pleasure, Pain, and Orgasm with Kristen Damery Jun 26, 2026 45:10 What if the key to better orgasms, less pain during sex, and greater confidence in intimacy isn't in your head—it's in your pelvic floor? In this episode, Dan sits down with pelvic floor physical therapist Kristin Damery to discuss the often-overlooked foundation of sexual wellness. Kristin explains how pelvic floor health affects arousal, orgasm, pain during intercourse, blood flow, muscle functi
312: Emotional Masculinity and Getting My Wife to Like Me Again, with Matt Salis
312: Emotional Masculinity and Getting My Wife to Like Me Again, with Matt Salis Jun 19, 2026 41:26 What happens when you realize your spouse still loves you—but doesn't really like you? After 20 years of marriage, that's the realization Matt Sallas faced. In this episode, Matt shares how addiction, obligation-based sex, and emotional disconnection nearly destroyed his marriage—and the framework that helped rebuild trust, attraction, and intimacy. We discuss emotional safety, emotional masculini
311: How To Stop Having Boring Sex: 7 Principles for Connection and Fun
311: How To Stop Having Boring Sex: 7 Principles for Connection and Fun Jun 12, 2026 27:46 Has your sex life become a little too predictable? In this episode, Dan shares 7 simple principles to help couples break out of routine, deepen connection, and bring more fun, playfulness, and excitement into their intimate relationship. From creating an intimacy menu to exploring new experiences together, you'll learn practical ways to stop having boring sex and start creating more meaningful con
310: Stop Doing The Dishes To Get Her In The Mood: Masculine Leadership with Stu Murray
310: Stop Doing The Dishes To Get Her In The Mood: Masculine Leadership with Stu Murray Jun 5, 2026 25:34 Most people think being a good spouse means being selfless, accommodating, and easygoing. But what if those same habits are quietly creating resentment, frustration, and disconnection? In this episode, we're joined by Stu Murray, a men's leadership coach, to discuss the "Nice Guy Pattern"—the tendency to suppress your own needs, avoid conflict, and hope your partner will magically figure out what

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