Heaven In Your Home

Heaven In Your Home episodes:

• 04.15.2024

  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...

  
• 04.08.2024

  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...

  
• 03.25.2024

  189. The Art of Calming Stress

  Ever feel stressed out?!?    In this episode, Francie discusses ways to find regulation in the body when feeling stressed out, because we are actually living with chronic stress. Friend, your body is so good to you and even protects...

  
• 03.18.2024

  188.The Holiness of Hard

  Walking through seasons of suffering can feel lonely, isolating and can even create a debilitating spiral of despair. Regardless of what your hard looks like, in this episode you’ll be equipped and encouraged as Francie shares her personal journey of...

  
• 03.04.2024

  187. Grieving Sexual Sin in the Church; Questions to Process

  In this vulnerable episode, Francie reflects on the pain and struggle caused by sexual sin in the church. Let’s have some honest reflections, informed and stirred up by a culmination of years of sexual sin being exposed publicly in some...

  
• 02.19.2024

  186. Called to Pleasure: Rest, Arousal, Sensuality and Female Design

  Your female body is an extravagant gift from God.    He gave you a beautiful body and He’s called you to steward it well. Stewardship starts with knowing your body. And knowing that your female body was created for pleasure....

  
• 02.12.2024

  185. Living with Tension in Mothering: Sacrifice or Rest

  Let’s have a practical chat, rooted in spiritual truth as we answer a recent listener question. Francie, my physical well being often suffers at the expense of serving my children. How do I take time for myself at the expense...

  
• 02.05.2024

  184. Trading Fear for Freedom - Sex is God’s Creation

  The topic of sex so often shuts us down. The thought of learning or growing isn’t even an option when it’s a no-go territory. Yet, we learn about creation in two ways: through God’s words (the Bible) and through God’s...

  
• 01.29.2024

  183. 5 Vital Needs We’re Pursuing for More Growth

  It’s a new year…whether you listen to this now or later, this episode is a foundational conversation I want to share with you. There’s a longing in my heart to share what God is doing and how He is growing...

  
• 12.11.2023

  182. When Things Aren’t As They Should Be

  In all seasons, we face circumstances that remind us that things aren’t as they should be. Can we be honest about the struggle and walk with authenticity? In this teaching episode, we’ll look at suffering and longing through the story...

  
• 12.04.2023

  181. Best Gift I Gave My Husband This Year

  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...

  
• 11.27.2023

  180. Intentional FUN in Marriage

  Join us in this quick and lighthearted episode where we explore creative ways to nurture intimacy OUTSIDE of the bedroom. With hectic schedules and the 'roommate rut' that can sneak into even the happiest relationships, it's crucial to carve out...

  
• 11.20.2023

  179. Discovering (and Owning) Your Feminine Beauty with Molly Rhodes

  Friend, get ready for a freedom chat in this rich conversation with Molly Rhodes, who is a fellow listener and Discipleship Circle member. In this conversation we have an honest, vulnerable chat about the amazing beauty of our feminine body...

  
• 11.13.2023

  178. 5 Things to Share with Your Daughter (or Single Friend)

  In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear a beautiful summation of life lessons I've yearned to impart to my own daughters. Join me as we explore crucial insights and TRUTH to share and pass down to the next generation about their...

  
• 11.06.2023

  177. Help, I’m Too Exhausted for Sex!

  In this episode, we address a common struggle faced by so many of us - the overwhelming exhaustion that often leaves us feeling too drained for intimacy. It’s real! Life's demands can leave you physically and emotionally depleted, and at...

  
• 10.30.2023

  176. Reclaiming Novelty - Monogamy Doesn’t Equal Monotony

  Let’s reclaim novelty and excitement in our marriage bed to fully live out and honor God’s design for married sex and intimacy. In this episode we’ll reframe our view of novelty and unpack ways to avoid monotony as we keep...

  
• 10.23.2023

  175. A Space to Encounter God, Our Keeper; Psalm 121 Meditation and Song

  This episode is a unique offering. A time for margin to encounter the Lord and allow Him to meet you right where you may be. There is great power in intimacy and Christ has made a way for us to...

  
• 10.16.2023

  174. Returning to Our First Love and Walking Through Suffering

  We talk a lot about married intimacy, but ultimately this is about surrendering our whole selves to our Maker, the lover of our souls. In this episode, you’ll hear Francie share from her heart as she follows the Holy Spirit...

  
• 10.09.2023

  173. Hope After Pornography with Kristin Richardson

  We all have a story. And, our story informs and shapes our present reality, especially the ways we show up in the most intimate and vulnerable spaces. In this episode, you’ll hear a beautifully redemptive story. Kristin Richardson from the...

  
• 10.02.2023

  172. Motherhood and Sex: Feeling Alive in Both

  This is an Invitation to reconnect our roles as mom and wife, seeing the beauty and value in both. Yet, how do you navigate life as a whole woman, filling our role as a wife and our role as a...

  
• 09.25.2023

  171. God, Sex and the Next Generation

  Come celebrates a listener’s story of experiencing joy, growth and freedom in her marriage. Learn how her freedom has begun to ripple out to the next generation, as the oneness in  marriage has begun to lead to more and more...

  
• 09.18.2023

  170. Navigating Painful Intercourse & Vaginismus with Jess & Matt Seitz

  A husband has a unique and powerful role in his wife’s healing journey, and in this episode you’ll hear from Jess and Matt Seitz as they share their story of navigating the pain and hurt of vaginismus. Through many years...

  
• 09.11.2023

  169. Overcoming Vaginismus & Painful Sex with Jess Seitz

  Painful intercourse, known medically as vaginismus, is more common than you may believe. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a beautiful testimony of hope and recovery from Jess Seitz, founder of Pain Free Intimacy. Jess shares her story with grace and...

  
• 09.04.2023

  168. Margin Makes Room for Intimacy

  You were made for intimate connection; with God, with your spouse, with your family and friends. Yet, in the culture of busyness, you may find yourself pulled in so many directions, the noise of life and doing all the things...

  
• 08.28.2023

  Reframe Conversation: Masturbation (#167)

  Is masturbation right or wrong? There’s a healthy pause that comes with answering this question because it’s quite layered and there isn’t scripture that provides a firm answer. Yet, we know that all things are permissible, but not all things...

  
• 08.21.2023

  Sexual Desire & Your Wonderful Female Body (#166)

  Your body and your sexuality were designed by God and He called you good. As we continue this educational and celebratory series on your wonderful female body, today we are leaning in to better understand the female sexual response cycle,...

  
• 08.14.2023

  Husband Chat: Loving Your Wife from Purity Culture to Pure Pleasure (#165)

    Shame and feeling shut down or disconnected from sex can be a residue of purity culture many women carry. How can a God-honoring man help his wife flourish and heal from wrong beliefs and teaching?   In this episode...

  
• 08.07.2023

  From Purity Culture to Pure Pleasure (#164)

  Many of us were raised in the purity culture. As we have become wives, we are unpacking some unhealthy, unhelpful influences. In this episode we’ll discuss a few of the unhelpful lies and the heaviness of legalism that many of...

  
• 07.31.2023

  Freedom Chat: How You Talk about Your Body (#163)

  Vagina. Clitoris. Vulva.    Blushing or uncomfortable? Let’s talk about the layers of silent shame that impedes you from talking about your body comfortably. You’ll hear my personal journey (and recent growth in freedom) as we unpack getting more free,...

  
• 07.24.2023

  Mentorship with Joyce and Clifford Penner (#162)

  Let’s lean in and glean wisdom from pioneers in sexual discipleship, Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner. The Penners offer both theologically sound and practical wisdom on sexuality, pleasure, desire and growing a thriving sex life throughout your marriage. In today’s...

  
• 07.17.2023

  How a Flourishing Wife Can Call Forth Holy Masculinity (#161)

  While you may see your man as a tower of strength, do you know how to honor and even call forth his holy masculinity? The culture seems to be against our men, either pitting their masculinity as toxic or, even...

  
• 07.10.2023

  Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey (#160)

    In the beginning God created us male and female, with intention and purpose. Yet, more and more our culture seems to pit women against men, even to the point of not liking men and seeing their role as harmful....

  
• 06.26.2023

  Foreplay: Husband Chat (#159)

  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 foreplay and the unique beauty of masculinity and femininity. In this chat, you’ll be encouraged as we...

  
• 06.19.2023

  Foreplay: Reframe & Celebration (#158)

  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 foreplay as a way to get ready for the main event, what if...

  
• 06.12.2023

  Female Sexuality & Growth with Nancy Houston (#157)

  Welcome back for part two of the conversation with a licensed counselor and sex therapist Nancy Houston. Nancy offers wonderful insight and compassion into the profound connections between love, sex, and healing. In this episode we discuss: Permission...

  
• 06.05.2023

  Finding Healing in Love & Sex with Nancy Houston (#156)

  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 profound connections between love, sex, and healing. We discuss: The spiritual mystery and depth...

  
• 05.29.2023

  Sex in Seasons of Suffering

  Whatever season you currently find yourself in, this is a conversation not to be missed. The reality is, you will have seasons of abundance as well as refining seasons of trial and suffering. You’ll hear my honest perspective on and...

  
• 05.22.2023

  Finding Your Sexy as a Mom

  Finding energy as a wife, while spinning all the plates of motherhood, can be a bit of a challenge. Switching gears from “tired mom” to feeling sexy doesn’t exactly just happen. Can you relate?   Good news! In this episode...

  
• 05.15.2023

  A Bigger Vision of Sex with Joshua Butler

  Sex is meant to point to something bigger, reflecting the goodness of a purposeful Creator. Our God is an intentional designer and His creation, including sex and sexuality, was designed to point to greater things. For centuries the church has...

  
• 05.08.2023

  Uncovering Secrets of Great Sex with Shaunti Feldhahn

  Prepare to be encouraged by a mentoring session with Shaunti Feldhahn. We are diving into sex and sexuality with Shaunti, as she shares her insight and clinical understanding and perspective. Some of the topics we covered in this conversation include:...

  
• 05.01.2023

  Listening to Your Body for Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, and Sexual Health

  God designed your body with intention, care and purpose. Yet, we often hyper-focus on the mind and the spirit, neglecting the importance of the body.    In this episode we will discuss the importance of connecting to the body, because...

  
• 04.24.2023

  High & Low Libidos

  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 discussion as we unpack sexual desire and high and...

  
• 04.17.2023

  Betrayal & Sexual Addiction with Bonny Burns

  A tender, honest conversation as Bonny shares her vulnerable testimony and healing journey through deep betrayal caused by pornography and sex addiction in her marriage. There is tremendous trauma and hurt in a marriage experiencing a death of trust. Bonny...

  
• 04.10.2023

  Spiritual Intimacy with Jodie Berndt

  Getting on the same “spiritual page” with your husband can fall lower and lower on the to-do list, even though both of your hearts are pursuing connection and intimacy.   Jodie Berndt is the mentor we all need on this...

  
• 04.03.2023

  Painful Intercourse and Vaginismus

  It’s not uncommon to experience painful intercourse and it might even be related to a condition that should be addressed. In today’s episode we are talking about vaginismus and painful intercourse. You will hear about the mind, body, spirit connection,...

  
• 03.27.2023

  Episode 146 Sexual Confusion in Culture & Our Kids

  God is a good Creator, full of peace, joy and celebration. The enemy is the author of chaos. Times like this can feel overwhelming. We can choose to see chaos and become afraid, living in fear and becoming paralyzed. Or,...

  
• 03.20.2023

  Episode 145 Stewarding Sexuality: Pursuing Generational Freedom

  Your body is good, with value and purpose. Your gender is intentional and meaningful. Your sexuality is full of meaning and purpose. The story of God is written on your body.    As you think about stewarding sexuality, walking in...

  
• 03.13.2023

  Episode 144 Stewarding Sexuality: Faithfulness Leading to Fruitfulness

  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.’ Matthew 25   In the parable of the talents,...

  
• 03.06.2023

  Episode 143 Stewarding Sexuality: Healing From Lies and Wrong Thinking

  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.’ Matthew 25   How have we as the church...

  
• 02.27.2023

  Stewarding Sexuality: Fresh & Transformational View

  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.’ Matthew 25 When you think about the parable of...