We're diving into some real talk about God, sex, and intimacy today! So, here’s the deal: many of us have picked up some pretty wild misconceptions about these topics that can leave us feeling all kinds of confused and ashamed. After 33 years of marriage and plenty of spiritual growth, we're here to share some eye-opening truths that will help clear the fog. We’re tackling three big lies that often trip people up in their faith and relationships, plus we’ll sprinkle in a bonus tip to boost that intimacy! If you’ve ever felt torn or unsure about what God really says about love and connection, you’re in the right spot. Let’s get into it!

It's wild how many of us have been fed some not-so-great ideas about God, sex, and intimacy over the years. You know, stuff that really just drives a wedge between us and our partners, and even between us and God. After sprinting through 33 years of marriage and navigating some serious ups and downs, we’ve realized there’s a tight knot of confusion and shame wrapped around these topics thanks to some sketchy teachings. So, we're here to gently unravel three major myths that too many Christians have swallowed whole about sex and emotional connection. We're gonna dive into what the scriptures actually say about intimacy, because let's face it—there’s a lot of noise out there that can mess with your head. And yeah, we’ve even got a bonus tip at the end to help you ramp up that intimacy! If you’ve ever felt like you’re wading through muddy waters when it comes to intimacy, don’t worry—you’re in the right place. Let’s jump in and set the record straight!

Takeaways:

• Many of us have been taught misconceptions about God, sex, and intimacy that create distance.
• After 33 years of marriage, we've realized bad teachings cause a lot of confusion and shame.
• We’re unpacking three big lies Christians believe about sex and emotional closeness today.
• The truth is that sex reflects covenant love, not just physical pleasure or shame.
• Desiring intimacy with your spouse is not sinful; it’s part of God’s good creation.
• God is not distant; He cares deeply about our emotional closeness and desires intimacy.

Links referenced in this episode:

• inspiringmarriages.net
• email: inspiringmarriages@att.net