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How do you balance holiness, happiness—and horniness—in a thriving marriage?In this episode of Naked & Unashamed, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer tackle the topic every married couple feels but few churches teach: stewarding sexual desire with joy and without shame.Learn how to communicate your needs, cultivate deeper intimacy, and align your spiritual and physical connection the way God intended.You'll discover:The myth of "either holy or happy"Why horniness (desire) is a holy signal for connectionHow to steward desire without shamePractical steps for fostering erotic language & sacred sexHow communication & mutual agreement protect your marriageJoin us—and share with another couple ready to be Naked & Unashamed.00:00 — The Challenge of Balancing Holy, Happy & Horny00:52 — Why We Must Disciple Married Couples on Desire01:33 — Introducing the 3 H’s: Holy, Horny, Happy02:19 — The “False Dichotomy” of Holy vs. Happy03:36 — Naked & Without Shame: God’s Intent for Desire04:35 — Marriage is a Sacred Space for All 3 H’s04:58 — Let’s Talk About Desire (Horniness)06:27 — When the Body Speaks Louder Than the Schedule07:01 — Stewarding Desire: Suppression vs. Misdirection08:07 — You Were Created for Connection09:04 — How God Designed the Marriage Bed09:29 — Four Practical Steps for Stewarding Desire09:39 — #1 Name It Without Shame10:26 — #2 Sometimes You Need to Schedule Intimacy11:26 — #3 Learn Each Other’s Erotic Language13:14 — The Power of Erotic Communication13:53 — #4 Schedule Sacred Sex (Touch Over Penetration)15:55 — 1 Corinthians 7:5 — Don’t Deprive Each Other Without Agreement16:28 — How to Communicate Needs with Mutual Agreement17:15 — Don’t Weaponize Sex—Worship God Through Unity18:11 — Breaking Down Happy, Holy, and Horny19:05 — The Power of Self-Love and Knowing What Pleases You19:52 — Why All 3 Need to Be in Balance20:26 — Marriage Thrives with Communication, Priority & Connection21:12 — Final Reflections: Don’t Let Shame Win21:33 — Speak Up: Marriage Is Not About Suffering in Silence22:03 — Takeaway Questions for Reflection24:17 — How to Connect with Our Coaching Community25:22 — Final Blessing: Be Holy, Be Happy, Be HornyAre you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm. 💞 #LoveAndMarriage #love #marriage #relationship #marriage #marriedlife #marriagegoals #love #podcastwww.TheEdenCircle.comThe Eden Circle is an exclusive membership in the inner circle of Dr. Stacy L. Spencer and Rhonda Spencer. It is a select group of married couples who receive coaching concerning intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, spiritual guidance, and sexual healing.
By Dr. Stacy L. Spencer and Rhonda SpencerHow do you balance holiness, happiness—and horniness—in a thriving marriage?In this episode of Naked & Unashamed, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer tackle the topic every married couple feels but few churches teach: stewarding sexual desire with joy and without shame.Learn how to communicate your needs, cultivate deeper intimacy, and align your spiritual and physical connection the way God intended.You'll discover:The myth of "either holy or happy"Why horniness (desire) is a holy signal for connectionHow to steward desire without shamePractical steps for fostering erotic language & sacred sexHow communication & mutual agreement protect your marriageJoin us—and share with another couple ready to be Naked & Unashamed.00:00 — The Challenge of Balancing Holy, Happy & Horny00:52 — Why We Must Disciple Married Couples on Desire01:33 — Introducing the 3 H’s: Holy, Horny, Happy02:19 — The “False Dichotomy” of Holy vs. Happy03:36 — Naked & Without Shame: God’s Intent for Desire04:35 — Marriage is a Sacred Space for All 3 H’s04:58 — Let’s Talk About Desire (Horniness)06:27 — When the Body Speaks Louder Than the Schedule07:01 — Stewarding Desire: Suppression vs. Misdirection08:07 — You Were Created for Connection09:04 — How God Designed the Marriage Bed09:29 — Four Practical Steps for Stewarding Desire09:39 — #1 Name It Without Shame10:26 — #2 Sometimes You Need to Schedule Intimacy11:26 — #3 Learn Each Other’s Erotic Language13:14 — The Power of Erotic Communication13:53 — #4 Schedule Sacred Sex (Touch Over Penetration)15:55 — 1 Corinthians 7:5 — Don’t Deprive Each Other Without Agreement16:28 — How to Communicate Needs with Mutual Agreement17:15 — Don’t Weaponize Sex—Worship God Through Unity18:11 — Breaking Down Happy, Holy, and Horny19:05 — The Power of Self-Love and Knowing What Pleases You19:52 — Why All 3 Need to Be in Balance20:26 — Marriage Thrives with Communication, Priority & Connection21:12 — Final Reflections: Don’t Let Shame Win21:33 — Speak Up: Marriage Is Not About Suffering in Silence22:03 — Takeaway Questions for Reflection24:17 — How to Connect with Our Coaching Community25:22 — Final Blessing: Be Holy, Be Happy, Be HornyAre you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm. 💞 #LoveAndMarriage #love #marriage #relationship #marriage #marriedlife #marriagegoals #love #podcastwww.TheEdenCircle.comThe Eden Circle is an exclusive membership in the inner circle of Dr. Stacy L. Spencer and Rhonda Spencer. It is a select group of married couples who receive coaching concerning intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, spiritual guidance, and sexual healing.