Sex Chat for Christian Wives
Three Christian wives encourage other wives to enjoy God's gift of sex in all of its awesomeness by presenting a biblical view, practical tips, and engaging discussion about godly sexual intimacy.
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- 4 Things We Wish We'd Understood About Our Own Sexuality
With J out, Chris and Bonny tackle what they wish they'd known about their own sexuality long ago. Learn from their hard-earned insights! Sponsor Get matched the right therapist for you wish Better Help! And with our special link, get 10% off your first month. From the Bible The heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out. Proverbs 18:15 Resources What I Wish He Knew . . . | The Forgiven Wife Episode 195: Explaining Women's Sexual Response Episode 175: Season
- 4 Ways Screen Sex Isn't Like Real Sex (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from J Parker with four differences between what you see on the screen and what happens in the sheets. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- Battling Bedroom Boredom (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor about what to do when your bedroom is a little boring. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! Related post: 5 Ways to Work on Your Sex Life without Having to Add Spice - The Forgiven Wife
- Bible Verses That Helped Our Sexual Growth
We've often said that the Bible has a lot to say about sexuality. But which passages made a big difference in our lives? Bonny, J, and Chris start off the new year discussing Bible verses that helped our sexual growth. Sponsor Every Love Intimates has a great Date Night Subscription box and also sells quality lingerie and single-night date boxes. Check them out! From the Bible 1 Corinthians 13 Or do you not know that wrongdoers will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the
- Choosing a Lube (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from J Parker about choosing a lubricant for sexual intimacy. A few lube recommendations: Sliquid Organics Natural Water-Based Personal Lubricant | Married Dance Swiss Navy Premium Silicone Based Lubricant | Amazon Aloe Cadabra Organic Personal Lubricant | Married Dance (water-based) Sliquid Naturals Silver Silicone Based Personal Lubricant | Married Dance Sliquid Swirl Flavored Lube (they have a lot of flavors, but this variety pack is a good starting place) | Amazon Jo F
- De-Stress the Holidays (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns with tips on how to de-stress the holidays for your own sake and for your marriage. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! _____ We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives Please also check out our website and webinars
- Dealing with Nonsexual Baggage (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor about dealing with nonsexual baggage that affects your sex life. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! Related Posts Check Your Luggage | The Forgiven Wife Unbearable Lessons | The Forgiven Wife
- Decorate Yourself (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor about decorating yourself for sex. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! You can support this podcast by joining us on Patreon.
- Developing a Theology of Sex, with Phylicia MasonheimerPhylicia Masonheimer
Phylicia Masonheimer joins us to discuss what a theology of sex is, why we struggle with it, and how to develop a better theology. Sponsor We LOVE Share the Soap! Check out their fabulous skin-care products made with from goat milk, essential oils, and other wholesome ingredients. From the Bible But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! Galatians 5
- Episode 227: Mindful Connection with Your Body After Trauma (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns with the last of her kegels series about connecting with your body after trauma. You can find the first two quickies of the series here: Episode 215: Kegels and Sexual Pleasure (Quickie) Episode 219: Kegels and Climax (Quickie) Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! You can support this podcast by joining us on Patreon.
- Episode 253: Kissing More in Your Marriage
Francie Winslow, of Female by Design, joins us today to talk about why and how you should prioritize kissing in your marriage. Special Request Regent University's Cherish research team invites married adult women to take part in an important study on women's thoughts and feelings around their sexual experience. Participation involves completing a confidential 20-minute online survey. Your privacy will be fully respected and you may choose to opt out at any point; if you choose to participate, mo
- Feel More Sensual (Quickie)
What a treat today! Gaye Christmus, our former cohost, shares five practical ways to feel more sensual. Be sure to check out her Healthy Life Toolbox website and shop. ________ We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry
- Finding Allies (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from J Parker about how to find support and wisdom to help your sex life. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- From Passion to Connection (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns about shifting your focus from passion to connection. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- Getting Started Praying About Your Sex Life (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from J. Parker about how to start praying about the sexual intimacy in your marriage. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! _________ Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/
- Helping Your Husband Heal, with Tara BuchananTara Buchanan
Tara Buchanan of the Behind Our Smiles marriage podcast joins us to talk about the impact of childhood trauma—big T and little t—on sex in marriage and how to help your husband heal. Sponsor Better Help can help you connect with the right therapist. Use our special link and get 10% off your first month: https://www.betterhelp.com/4cw From the Bible The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. Psalm 34:18 Though my father and mother forsake me, the Lord will r
- Holiday PIES Christmas Gift Guide
As usual, we're wrapping up the year with our annual Christmas gift guide. We're joined by friend and supporter Linda Thwing (pronounced twing) as we share ideas that can deepen your intimacy in four areas: physical, intellectual/creative, emotional, and spiritual. Sponsor Married Dance is a Christian-friendly sex toy store, with a nudity-free, marriage-focused environment; discreet billing and shipping; and fast, free shipping on orders >$100. Save 13% during their Black Friday Sale with coupon
- How Often Do Men Really Think About Sex?
Many wives have heard that men think about sex nearly all the time. But do they? We tackle this important question, because it influences what we think about men, sexuality, and challenges in our marriage. Sponsor Through story-centered counseling and coaching for individuals and couples, Aldrich Ministries helps you move beyond surface solutions into real healing and lasting change. Check them out! From the Bible Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desir
- How Our Story Affects Our Sexuality, with Kate AldrichKate Aldrich
Today we're diving into how our personal stories shape our sexuality and our experiences with sex. Joining Bonny and J for this important conversation is Kate Aldrich, a marriage coach and mentor with an emphasis on Story Work. Sponsor Want to advertise with us? We're specifically looking for women-owned businesses who'd like to get the word out to our many listeners. You can find out more HERE. From the Bible For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother's womb. I praise yo
- How Sex Changes As You Age
With Chris, Bonny, and J all here, we address the ways sex can change due to aging, how you can respond, and what younger listeners can do to prepare for age-related changes. Sponsor Every Love Intimates has a great Date Night Subscription box and also sells quality lingerie and single-night date boxes. Check them out! From the Bible Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding? Job 12:12 Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I h
- How to Kiss More ... and Better
This week's quickie is from J. Parker about how to kiss more often in your marriage and improve the experience! Resources Why Kissing Matters in Marriage - Hot, Holy & Humorous 5 Kisses You Need to Master - Hot, Holy & Humorous _____ We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives Please also check out our website and webinars at
- How's the Hugging? (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from J Parker about the benefits of hugging in your marriage. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- Initiating Sex (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor about how initiating sex. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- Integrating Body & Soul, with Francie WinslowFrancie Winslow
We welcome Francie Winslow of Heaven in Your Home to talk about why and how to integrate body and soul for better sexual pleasure and intimacy. Sponsor Calm your mind, reduce stress, and elevate your mood while nourishing your skin with Share the Soap's organic aloe and goat milk lotion scented with essential oils. Experience true body-soul integration as this luxurious lotion soothes your skin and harmonizes your emotional well-being. Aroma skincare at its best! AND buy any size lotion and get
- Kegels and Climax (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns about using kegel exercises to enhance your climax. Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women, Mayo Clinic 1 Simple Thing to Turn on Sexual Arousal and Intensify Orgasm, OysterBed7 Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- Kegels and Sexual Pleasure
This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns about how kegel exercises help your sexual pleasure. Kegel exercises: A how-to guide for women, Mayo Clinic 1 Simple Thing to Turn on Sexual Arousal and Intensify Orgasm, OysterBed7 Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- Let Him Know You Enjoy Sex (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from J Parker with five ways you can let your husband know you enjoy sex. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- Measuring Sexual Growth
This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor about measuring sexual growth. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! You can support this podcast by joining us on Patreon.
- No Desire, Wedding Night Preparation, and Can't Reach Climax (Listener Questions)
We tackle listener questions today from a wife who doesn't even want to want sex, a woman wanting to know how to prepare for her wedding night and marriage, and a wife who can't seem to get all the way there with orgasm. Sponsor Mismatched desire in your marriage? Let's talk about what it means, why it happens, and how to grow closer through it. Sign up for our new masterclass on Sexual Desire Differences today! From the Bible That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united to his w
- No Drive Postpartum, Facetime Sex, and Intimacy Despite Chronic Illness (Answering Listener Questions)
We tackle some tough listener questions today, with a biblical perspective and authenticity. Learn what we have to say about a lack of desire postpartum, a husband who wants to engage sexually through Facetime, and maintaining intimacy when chronic illness makes it difficult. Sponsor Healing from betrayal and sexual wounding is possible. Sexual Clarity for Christian Women: Reclaiming Your Sexual Identity After Betrayal, helps you know you're not alone in wanting to have better understanding of h
- Overcoming Sexual Abuse, with Jenn SchmidtJenn Schmidt
Jenn Schmidt from Intimate Covenant joins us to talk about overcoming sexual abuse and building a healthy, intimate sex life with your husband. NOTE: J totally got the episode number wrong! Not the first time she's been wrong. ~wink~ Sponsor Visit Better Help to get matched with a therapist who shares your values and can address your issues. Use code 4CW to get 10% off your first month. From the Bible Praise the Lord, my soul, and forget not all his benefits— who forgives all your sins and heals
- Porn-Free But Now ED, How to Move During Sex & Feeling Semiconscious After Orgasm (Listener Questions), with Julie SibertJulie Sibert
With special guest Julie Sibert of Intimacy in Marriage, we tackle listener questions about erectile dysfunction, moving during sex, and feeling semiconscious after orgasm. Sponsor Aldrich Ministries is passionate about helping couples transform their marriages from surviving to thriving. They offer individual and couples coaching through convenient online video from the comfort of your own home. Regain hope and find healing with the Aldrich Ministries Coaching Network. From the Bible I made a c
- Pursuing Pain-Free Intimacy
Jess Seitz, occupational therapist and vaginismus recovery specialist, of Pain-Free Intimacy joins us to talk about how wives can address sexual pain they currently have or may have in the future. Sponsor Better Help can match you to the right therapist for you. Get 10% off your first month with our discount code. Just head to https://betterhelp.com/4CW. From the Bible Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us i
- Quick Repair Restores Connection (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns with a tip to restore emotional connection and strengthen sexual intimacy. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- Quick Update on Masterclass
We've had some unexpected challenges! Take a listen. PREORDER THE MASTERCLASS HERE! Only $25. From the Bible We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT) Thanks for joining us at the virtual kitchen table for another great chat! We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives If you could, leave a
- Savoring Your Lovemaking
What does sex that isn't mostly about orgasm look like? What does it mean to really savor your lovemaking? Slide your chair up to our (bistro) table this week and let's discuss! Sponsor Every Love Intimates has a great Date Night Subscription box and also sells quality lingerie and single-night date boxes. Check them out! From the Bible For your Maker is your husband— the Lord Almighty is his name— the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; he is called the God of all the earth. Isaiah 54:5 I will
- Sensitive Spots, Breast Augmentation & an Act She Doesn't Care For (Listener Questions)
Today, we're tackling some tough listener questions. We're joined by Tara Buchanan, good friend and cohost of the Behind Our Smiles podcast. Sponsor It's here! Order the Sexual Desire Differences Masterclass and get the video, a resource list, and an invitation to participate in tonight's (Thursday, November 13, 2025) Live Q&A session with Bonny and J at 7:00pm eastern! Masterclass: Sexual Desire Differences - Sex Chat for Christian Wives. From the Bible The mandrakes send out their fragrance, a
- Setting Goals for Your Sexuality (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from J. Parker about setting goals for healthy, God-designed sexuality in 2026 and beyond. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! Related post: My One Word for 2026 & Other Ways to Set Goals - Hot, Holy & Humorous *** We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patr
- Sex & Social Media
Today, we talk about how social media influences our view of sex, both good and bad, and how to be more intentional with our engagement. Sponsor Mismatched desire in your marriage? Let's talk about what it means, why it happens, and how to grow closer through it. Sign up for our new masterclass today! Sexual Desire Differences - Sex Chat for Christian Wives From the Bible You say, 'I have the right to do anything.' But not everything is helpful. Again you say, 'I have the right to do anything.'
- Sex Is For You Too, Two
Today, we're highlighting one of our favorite episodes ever! Featuring the OG gang, we address that sex is for wives too and how to embrace it! Sponsor Mismatched desire in your marriage? Let's talk about what it means, why it happens, and how to grow closer through it. Sign up for our new masterclass on Sexual Desire Differences today! From the Bible Daughters of Jerusalem, I charge you— if you find my beloved, what will you tell him? Tell him I am faint with love. Song of Songs 5:18 Come, my b
- Summer Lovin', with Gaye ChristmusGaye Christmus
We welcome back former cohost and fan favorite Gaye Christmus to talk about fostering intimacy in your marriage during the summer months—both the challenges and the opportunities. Sponsor Does your husband want sex more than you do? Or are you the one who is more interested? Preorder Sexual Desire Differences: Understanding and Navigating a Mismatch in the Sheets now! The masterclass will arrive on or around July 1, 2025. From the Bible It was you who set all the boundaries of the earth; you mad
- Taking Care of Your Sexual Self
It's the OG gang today talking about taking care of your sexual self—particularly the physical aspect of our female sexuality. Take a listen! Sponsor We still 🩷💜🩷 Share the Soap and know you will too! They're currently offering 25% off geranium hydrosol spray, plus get a FREE aloe & goat milk lotion premium sample when using code FCWA all thru the month of April. From the Bible Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not you
- The Golden Trio
This week's quickie is from J Parker about The Golden Trio (hint: it's about helping women have orgasms, or better orgasms!) Here are a couple additional resources for you: Its Choicest Fruits | The Forgiven Wife Of Garden, Fragrance, and Fruit | The Forgiven Wife Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! You can support this podcast by joining us on Patreon.
- The Sexual Benefits of Exercise (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Bonny Burns about the sexual benefits of exercise. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage! You can support this podcast by joining us on Patreon.
- Vibrators? (Quickie)
This week's quickie is from Chris Taylor about whether it's okay to use vibrators—and why it might be worth looking into. Click here for the Married Dance vibrator pilot program. Follow-up with our webinars and/or stay tuned for more full episodes and quick tips about sex in marriage!
- What Makes for Great Sex?
On this podcast, we're not focused on just having sex. We want wives to experience great sex. But how do we define that? Today, we're diving into what makes for great sex in marriage and how to get there. Sponsor Get 25% off any Share the Soap lotion or hydrosol in the month of June with our coupon code: FCWSummer. Let soothing touch and scents for your sheets spark deeper connection. Turn bedtime into bonding time with Share the Soap massage lotions and hydrosols. And preorder our new Table Tal
- When Same-Sex Arousal Enters Marriage, with Vicki TiedeVicki Tiede
With special guest Vicki Tiede, we address a reality for some Christian heterosexual marriages, same-sex arousal or attraction. What does it mean? And what can you do? Sponsors Aldrich Ministries is passionate about helping couples transform their marriages from surviving to thriving. They offer individual and couples coaching through convenient online video from the comfort of your own home. Regain hope and find healing with the Aldrich Ministries Coaching Network. From the Bible So God created
- When She Wants Sex More
On her book's launch day, J. Parker hosts three fellow higher desire wives—Tara Buchanan, Julie Sibert, and Tammy Hopkins—for a special roundtable on when she wants sex more than he does. NOTE: Please forgive the not-so-great audio at times in this episode. We did our best without the usual professional equipment. Sponsor Check out J. Parker's new book, The Higher Desire Wife, now available wherever books are sold! From the Bible I belong to my beloved, and his desire is for me. Song of Songs 7:
- Why Is Sex Awkward?
Sex can feel weird for many wives. We talk about why and how to get past the awkward to better sexual intimacy. Sponsor We'd love your support … and to give you perks! Check out our new page at Patreon and partner with our ministry. From the Bible Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. James 1:17 Resources A Shaded View of Romance | The Forgiven Wife Are Romance Novels Okay for Christian Women? | T
- Why Kissing Is Good for You
This week's quickie is from J. Parker about the benefits of kissing to both you and your marriage. _____ We'd love for you to join our inner circle by supporting us on Patreon. You can contribute to our wonderful ministry while getting some fun perks for yourself! Check it out here: https://patreon.com/ForChristianWives Please also check out our website and webinars at forchristianwives.com. And visit our individual ministry pages for more resources as well: Strong Wives - Bonny Burns Honeycomb