Married With Benefits™

Does it feel like decisions are never final with your wife? Does she like to "taaaaaaaaaalk" things thru way too long? And what should you do when it feels like she's questioning a decision you've made and felt was final? Host Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn explore this common experience with humor, wisdom, and insight on how to finally "lock in" her answer.
Show Notes and Resources

For more from Shaunti Feldhahn, visit Shaunti.com. https://shaunti.com
For Men Only by Shaunti Feldhahn.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/married-with-benefits/8-why-arent-decisions-ever-final-for-my-wife/
For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn.  https://shop.familylife.com/product/for-women-only-revised-and-updated/
Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/
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How can a couple restore trust in the area of sexual brokenness (pornography, affairs, etc.)? Licensed sex therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma joins host Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn to instruct husbands and wives on the necessary steps to take to bring the darkness into the light and tenaciously hold on to the God of hope.
Show Notes and Resources

From season 1: "Questions Every Wife is Asking: How Can A Good Man Be Tempted By Porn?" https://www.familylife.com/podcast/married-with-benefits/3-how-can-a-good-man-be-tempted-by-porn/
Meet our guest today, Dr. Mike Sytsma. https://intimatemarriage.org/project/dr-mike/
Are you looking to invest in your marriage or repair broken trust? https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/
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As crazy as it sounds, it's not uncommon for trust to be broken within a marriage and the husband not even realize it. Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn are joined by FamilyLife Today co-host Ann Wilson to offer hope and wise counsel for couples needing to restore trust between them.
Show Notes and Resources

For more from Shaunti Feldhahn, visit Shaunti.com. https://shaunti.com
Check out Dave and Ann Wilson's Vertical Marriage Study. https://www.familylife.com/verticalmarriagestudy/
Ready to get away with your spouse for the weekend and invest in your marriage? https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/
Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/
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Have you ever wondered why, just when your mind is shutting down for the night, your wife's mind seems to be just getting started? Married with Benefits host Brian Goins, along with Harvard trained researcher Shaunti Feldhahn, discuss this and reveal a simple truth that explains so much about your wife. And they offer 3 steps you can take to navigate this late-night impasse.
Show Notes and Resources

For more from Shaunti Feldhahn, visit Shaunti.com. https://shaunti.com
If you have a heart for families in your community, and want to see your marriage make a difference in the world, check out FamilyLife Local. https://www.familylife.com/local/
Dr. Gary Chapman and Ron Deal join together in this book to teach you how the five love languages can help your blended family. https://www.5lovelanguages.com/book/building-love-together-in-blended-families/
For more great Ron Deal resources, check out FamilyLife Blended. https://www.familylife.com/familylifeblended/about/
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Husbands, do you get tired head in conversations with your wife as she circles the airport but never lands the plane? Listen as Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn demystify this very common frustration. Understand the brain science behind these exchanges and, more importantly, learn two easy ways to start winning in these moments as the hero of her heart.
Show Notes and Resources

For more from Shaunti Feldhahn, visit Shaunti.com. https://shaunti.com
Sign up for the "I Do Every Day" devotional series. https://www.familylife.com/ido/
Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/
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Your wife can't really be attracted to your "dad bod" right? A lot of guys assume they need to be workout warriors to be desiraable, but the reality is that a trip to the doctor is probably way more attractive to your wife than another tip to the gym. Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn offer husbands two tips for taking care of yourself, and one question you can ask that your wife will find irresistible.
Show Notes and Resources

For more from Shaunti Feldhahn, visit Shaunti.com. https://shaunti.com
"Achieving a ‘Dad Bod’: Try This Hilarious 21-Day Guide" by David Tate. https://www.rd.com/funny-stuff/how-to-get-a-dad-bod/
"When Sinners Say 'I Do': Discovering the Power of the Gospel for Marriage" by Dave Harvey.  https://www.amazon.com/When-Sinners-Say-Do-Discovering/dp/0976758261
For Men Only by Shaunti Feldhahn.  https://shop.familylife.com/product/for-men-only-revised-and-updated/
Looking to getaway with your spouse? Check out our 2021 Love Like You Mean It Cruise. https://www.lovelikeyoumeanitcruise.com/
Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/
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In episode 2.1 you heard the top 5 "rookie mistakes" of husbands who want more sex with their wives. Now learn from host Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn your top 5 "all-star moves." You got this!

Show Notes and Resources

For more from Shaunti Feldhahn, visit Shaunti.com. https://shaunti.com
For more from Dr. Juli Slattery, visit  https://www.authenticintimacy.com/.
Sign up for the "I Do Every Day" devotional series. https://www.familylife.com/ido/
Your generous support of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like Married With Benefits™. https://donate.familylife.com/married-with-benefits/
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In episode 2, we were joined by Dr. Juli Slattery, co-founder and President of Authentic Intimacy, to dive deep into the question, "Why can't my wife focus more on sex." Here, host Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn keep it simple as they offer a quick-hit list of the top 5 rookie mistakes of husbands who just want more sex with their wife. Husbands, if you find yourself relating to any of these rookie mistakes...Come on man!

Show Notes and Resources

For more from Shaunti Feldhahn, visit Shaunti.com. https://shaunti.com
For more from Dr. Juli Slattery, visit  https://www.authenticintimacy.com/.
Sign up for the "I Do Every Day" devotional series. https://www.familylife.com/ido/
Your generous support of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like Married With Benefits™. https://donate.familylife.com/married-with-benefits/
Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network. https://www.familylife.com/familylife-podcast-network/

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Husbands often ask, "Why can't my wife focus more on sex?" Dr. Juli Slattery, co-founder and President of Authentic Intimacy, joins host Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn to answer this important question. Learn how most women are wired sexually; Hint: it's not what you think. Find out how to answer her #1 question and meet her #1 need. Discover why, if God's design seems complicated and frustrating, that's actually a good thing for you and your marriage.
Show Notes and Resources

For more from Shaunti Feldhahn, visit Shaunti.com. https://shaunti.com
For more from Dr. Juli Slattery, visit  https://www.authenticintimacy.com/.
Sign up for the "I Do Every Day" devotional series. https://www.familylife.com/ido/
For Men Only by Shaunti Feldhahn.  https://www.familylife.com/podcast/married-with-benefits/2-why-cant-my-wife-focus-more-on-sex/
For Women Only by Shaunti Feldhahn.  https://shop.familylife.com/product/for-women-only-revised-and-updated/
25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask About Love, Sex and Intimacy by Juli Slattery. https://shop.familylife.com/product/25-questions-youre-afraid-to-ask-about-love-sex-and-intimacy/
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Research shows that many women struggle with hidden insecurities and find it difficult to believe that their own husbands see them as beautiful. Brian Goins and Shaunti Feldhahn explain what drives a woman's feelings of inadequacy. They explain what to do and what not to do to overcome her fears in love. Discover practical ways to put her heart at ease and prove how much you truly do delight in your wife.

Show Notes and Resources

For more from Shaunti Feldhahn, visit Shaunti.com. https://shaunti.com
Sign up for the "I Do Every Day" devotional series. https://www.familylife.com/ido/
Your generous support of FamilyLife helps create podcasts like Married With Benefits™. https://donate.familylife.com/married-with-benefits/

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