In this episode of the Sexual Wholeness Revival Podcast, Mary and Katieann discuss the challenges couples face in maintaining intimacy, especially during busy times like the holidays. They share personal anecdotes and a practical checklist to help couples sustain healthy intimacy habits. Key points include the importance of communication about sex, being aware of disconnection, having a proactive plan for intimacy, taking personal responsibility in the relationship, and choosing God's way for a shame-free, joyous connection. Special emphasis is laid on the G.I.F.T.S. acronym: Good, Intimate, Fierce, Timeless, Sacred as a framework for sexual wholeness.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Holiday Stress

00:53 The Importance of Intimacy

02:07 Proactive Intimacy Habits

03:19 Checklist for Healthy Intimacy

03:54 A Story About Baking and Intimacy

08:47 Talking About Sex

11:08 Addressing Disconnection

14:55 Planning for Intimacy

20:10 Being Powerful in Your Relationship

22:43 Choosing God's Way

26:18 Conclusion and Resources

TAKEAWAYS:

• Discover how talking about sex, even when it’s awkward leads to more connection.
• Understand why noticing and addressing disconnection is a sign of relational health.
• Learn how having a plan for intimacy sustains connection through busy seasons.
• Recognize how being responsible and proactive strengthens your entire relationship.
• Experience shame-free and joy-filled sex, mess-ups and all, when you choose God’s way.

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  DISCLAIMER:

  This podcast is designed for informational purposes only. Any and all actions or consequences from the podcast are the sole responsibility of the podcast audience participant. Information should not be seen as medical or mental health advice, and is not meant to take the place of seeing licensed health professionals.

  Special thanks to Suzanna Storey of Saphron Music for “Shape Shifter”, on her Identity Crisis album.