Thanks for joining Francie on this episode of Heaven in Your Home. We hope you’ll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered by Francie’s message. To join the Discipleship Circle, click here To receive Francie’s newsletter, click  here In today’s episode,  Francie interviews Gary Thomas.  Gary is a bestselling author and international speaker whose ministry brings people closer to Christ and closer to others. He unites the study of Scripture, church history, and the Christian classics to foster spiritual growth and deeper relationships within the Christian community.  In this episode, Francie mentions:  Married Sex  Pure Pleasure  Sacred Marriage  Thirsting for God  Sacred Pathways  Genesis 1  Genesis 3  Song of Songs 2:14     Connect with Francie: Website Instagram  Facebook group Connect with Gary Thomas: Website  Instagram Facebook Please share Heaven In Your Home with your friends!  

Episode 77:  Sex is a Gift- An Interview w/ Gary Thomas

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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 through “sexual intimacy.”    Let’s unpack the differences, think about how we got here and how we find a way forward. And, let’s embrace a lifestyle of love making, where intimacy permeates every aspect of a marriage.  We’ll dig into these topics:     The traditional view of sex as solely sexual activity is limited and fails to capture the depth and beauty of sexual intimacy.   A more aligned with design view of sex, sexual intimacy, which involves vulnerability, communication, and connection, and extends beyond the bedroom into all aspects of a marriage.   Practicals for creating a lifestyle of love making prioritizes intellectual, physical, and emotional intimacy, creating a more integrated and fulfilling experience.   Encouragement to have open conversations in your marriage about your sexual experiences and work towards deepening their sexual intimacy.     101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.   Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.   You’re Invited: Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle   Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:  Spotify  Apple Music  YouTube Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter  Website Instagram  

191. Reframe: Sexual Activity vs. Sexual Intimacy

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 and why does it matter?   In 1 Thessalonians 5: 23 we see, “May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole, make you holy and whole, put you together - spirit, soul, and body - and keep you fit for the coming of our Master, Jesus Christ.”   We are all on a journey toward more wholeness, more integration. Let’s define integration under our Biblical lens, particularly as we look at our bodies and sexuality through a more celebratory view. Let’s continue to uproot misconceptions and shame that lead to disintegration and disconnection as we learn to lean in to the stirring of God toward more healing and wholeness.   Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.   You’re Invited: Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle   Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:  Spotify  Apple Music  YouTube Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter  Website Instagram

190. Defining Integration

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 you in times of stress. Let's befriend our bodies and understand our nervous system. You’ll get TEN practices to help you regulate your nervous system, including breathing exercises, sensory input, and posture.    Key takeaways include:     Befriending our bodies and understanding the nervous system is crucial for regulating stress.   Practical practices like breathing exercises, sensory input, and posture can help regulate the nervous system.   Being known by others and finding rest in God are powerful tools for navigating stress.   Understanding the three levels of the nervous system (ventral vagal, activated, and dorsal shutdown) can aid in self-awareness and regulation.     Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.   You’re Invited: Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle   Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:  Spotify  Apple Music  YouTube Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter  Website Instagram

189.  The Art of Calming Stress

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 embracing the challenges in her life and how it has reshaped her perspective on suffering.    Key takeaways include:   Emphasizing the importance of living embodied, Francie discusses the significance of caring for our bodies amidst hardship and how it intersects with our spiritual well-being.   The episode delves into the crucial role of self-care in nurturing our spiritual and emotional health, highlighting its profound impact on our overall well-being.   Drawing from personal encounters, Francie shares stories of resilience and vulnerability in others who are experiencing hardship, reflecting on the valuable lessons learned from their journeys.     Related Episodes: Finding Breakthrough from Anxiety,  here When Things Aren’t As They Should Be,  here Returning to Our First Love and Walking Through Suffering,  here Sex in Seasons of Suffering, here   Shop Mentionables - Model Free Lingerie Check out Mentionables and embrace the beauty of being uniquely you. Because when it comes to feeling feminine and flirty, Mentionables has got your back... and front. Use the code WINSLOW and save 10% site wide. Shop Mentionables.   You’re Invited: Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle   Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.   Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:  Spotify  Apple Music  YouTube Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter  Website Instagram  

188.The Holiness of Hard

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 church leaders. This is not about finger pointing towards anybody, all while we acknowledge the incredible pain that is experienced by victims.    In this episode, we will explore some important questions about honesty, stress, sexuality, and the dangers of Christian celebrity culture.    Takeaways: Be honest and vulnerable about what is going on beneath the surface. Pay attention to stress and find healthy ways to process it. Celebrate and intentionally grow your sexuality within your marriage. Avoid putting pastors and leaders on pedestals and focus on the local and small.   Related Episodes: Stewarding Sexuality,  here   You’re Invited: Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle   Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.   Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:  Spotify  Apple Music  YouTube Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter  Website Instagram  

Episode 77: Sex is a Gift- An Interview w/ Gary Thomas

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