The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis

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A podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together they have built a strong following, reaching millions of married couples through their blogs, books, and videos. They have four young sons and live near Dallas, TX.

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Don't Put Your Marriage on ...

10.19.2020

Couples who prioritize their kids ahead of their marriage will one day have an empty nest and an empty marriage. Dave and Ashley talk through the complex dynamics of making sure you kids have all they need while also putting ...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis episodes:

10.19.2020 Don't Put Your Marriage on Hold While Raising Kids Couples who prioritize their kids ahead of their marriage will one day have an empty nest and an empty marriage. Dave and Ashley talk through the complex dynamics of making sure you kids have all they need while also putting ...
10.12.2020 How To Be "All-In" A marriage can only thrive when both spouses are completely and wholeheartedly committed to one another. Our world believes the myth that you can have one foot in the relationship and one foot out the door, but Dave and Ashley ...
10.05.2020 Why Wedding Rings Matter Some people see wedding rings as an outdated cultural tradition or an optional piece of jewelry. In this episode, Dave and Ashley make their case for the significance of outward signs of our commitment to marriage.
09.28.2020 Giving and Seeking Forgiveness Every marriage needs forgiveness and trust, but it's also important to realize that forgiveness and trust are two different things. In this episode, Dave and Ashley explore the dynamics of building (or rebuilding) trust in a marriage, truly forgiving each ...
09.22.2020 We Had COVID-19 Six weeks ago we were both diagnosed with COVID-19. The illness and the recovery were nothing like we were expecting. Tune in to this bonus episode to hear all the details of our experience and what we’ve learned through the ...
09.21.2020 Stop Scorekeeping In marriage, when you start keep score, you've already lost. A husband and wife are on the same team and it's never "him vs. her." In this episode, Dave and Ashley discuss strategies for building unity in marriage and breakout ...
09.14.2020 Loving Your Spouse When It's Hard to Like Them A healthy marriage requires two people who choose to love each other even on those days when it's difficult to like each other. In this episode, Dave and Ashley share ways to build intimacy and connection in your marriage even ...
09.07.2020 Using Your Cell Phone to Help Your Marriage Most of us spend more time than we should on screens, and cell phones can be a huge distraction in marriage, but they can also be a tool to help stay connected with your spouse. In this episode, Dave and ...
08.31.2020 How to Be Patient With Each Other The Bible teaches "Love is patient," but it's often a lack of patience in a marriage that causes the relationship to unravel. In this episode, Dave and Ashley share practical tips on how to display love in marriage by being ...
08.24.2020 Summer Quickies: God's Plan for Your Sex Life God's design for marriage, sex and answering "What is off limits in the bedroom for a married couple?"
08.17.2020 Summer Quickies: When Health Issues Impact Your Sex Life Overcoming health challenges, sex, and answering "How can we keep a healthy sex life when health issues are impacting our marriage?"
08.10.2020 Summer Quickies: Habits of Sexually Satisfied Couples This episode is all about the healthy habits of couples who have and keep a thriving sex life and answering the common question "How can we develop the right habits to have a great sex life?
08.03.2020 Summer Quickies: Great Sex with Busy Lives Prioritizing your sex life, busy, business, and answering "How can we prioritize our sex life when we're busy all day and tired at night"?
07.27.2020 Summer Quickies: Sex as a Reward or Punishment Using sex as "leverage" and answering "How can we view sex as a gift without any "scorekeeping"?
07.20.2020 Summer Quickies: Sex after Kids Changing sex, different seasons, and answering "How can we prioritize our sex life when we're busy parenting?
07.13.2020 Summer Quickies: Affair-Proof Marriage Monogamy and answering "How can we affair-proof our marriage"?
07.06.2020 Summer Quickies: Sexual Baggage Overcoming sexual baggage and answering "How do I deal with insecurities related to my spouse's sexual past"?
06.29.2020 Summer Quickies: Orgasms Climax - "How can we both experience great orgasms consistently"?
06.23.2020 Bonus: Real Marriage Podcast Sneak Peek Subscribe to Real Marriage with Mark & Grace Driscoll: https://xomarriage.com/realmarriage Check out Dave and Ashley's NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDY Follow us on Social: Facebook: @strongermarriages Instagram: @daveandashleywillis Twitter: @davewillis A podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy ...
06.22.2020 Summer Quickies: Foreplay Foreplay - "How can I get my spouse in the mood"?
06.15.2020 Summer Quickies: How Men and Women are Different This is the second episode in our "Sexy Summer Quickies" series. Over the course of 12 episodes, Dave and Ashley are answering the 12 most common questions about sex in marriage in short (approximately ten-minutes each) episodes. This episode is ...
06.08.2020 Summer Quickies: How Often Should We Make Love? This is the first episode in our "Sexy Summer Quickies" series. Over the course of 12 episodes, Dave and Ashley are answering the 12 most common questions about sex in marriage in short (approximately ten-minutes each) episodes. This episode is ...
06.01.2020 A God-Centered Marriage In this interview with Luis and Kristen Roman, Dave and Ashley discuss the Roman's new book (Un Matrimonio Divino) and talk about how to bring God into every aspect of married life. The Roman's are Pastors, Podcasters, Speakers and Writers ...
05.25.2020 Healthy Hobbies Hobbies can be a healthy outlet to strengthen your marriage or an imbalanced obsession which can harm the marriage. Dave and Ashley have a conversation about the benefits of healthy habits and the warning signs that certain hobbies are creating ...
05.18.2020 Love and Money Money is a leading cause of stress in most marriages. Learning to communicate about finances in a healhty way can be a vital skill in preserving healthy finances and a healthy relationship with your spouse. In this episode, Dave and ...
05.11.2020 Marriage Pitfalls There are many "pitfalls" that can trip up a married couple. Dave and Ashley address some of the most common warning signs of unhealthy pitfalls plus ways to safeguard your marriage from these negative habits and mindsets. The Q&A segment ...
05.04.2020 Overcoming Past Sexual Abuse Some of the deepest scars and biggest hurdles an individual (and a married couple) could ever face relate to the wounds of past sexual abuse. In this episode, we hear the harrowing and heroic story of sexual abuse survivor Alyssa ...
04.27.2020 Monogamy vs. Multiple Partners In an age of ongoing sexual revolution, many people believe that the very idea of lifelong monogamy is outdated and impractical. Some even point to examples of polygamy and polyamory in the Bible as justification for these alternative lifestyles. Dave ...
04.20.2020 Discouragement, Disappointment and Depression We've all experienced moments (or even prolonged seasons) of discouragement. Sometimes these long seasons of disappointment can morph into a full-blown depression, a mid-life crisis or a myriad of other issues. Dave and Ashley share some personal experiences and Biblical ...
04.13.2020 Rekindling Romance Was there ever a season in your marriage when you felt closer to your spouse than you feel right now? If so, what changed? In this episode, Dave and Ashley will unpack the reasons why many couples subtly drift apart ...
04.06.2020 The F5 Marriage Tornado Many couples stay "stuck" in a perpetual cycle of conflict and frustration. Dave and Ashley refer to this cycle as "The F5 Marriage Tornado" and in this episode, they unpack why this unhealthy cycle exists and how to permanently escape ...
03.30.2020 Finding Peace in Troubling Times In the midst of Covid-19, there is widespread fear about finances, disease and a myriad of other issues. Even after the current crisis has passed, there will always be potentially fearful factors we must navigate. In this episode, Dave and ...
03.23.2020 Porn and Sex Addiction In this "Part 2" in our addiciton series, Dave and Ashley interview Licensed Sex Therapist and Marriage and Family Therapist Cory Anderson who is also the founder of the Integrity Counselling Group based in San Diego. Cory shares practical tips ...
03.16.2020 Addiction, Sobriety and Recovery In this "Part 1" of a two-part series on addiction issues in marriage, Dave and Ashley interview longtime friends Eric and Kristen Kennedy. Their testimony about overcoming substance abuse and building a strong, blended family is full of hope and ...
03.09.2020 Marriage Triggers Every couple (and every individual spouse) has certain "triggers" which can spark a bad mood or an argument. Learning to identify those triggers is the first step toward healthier communication and conflict resolution. In this episode, Dave and Ashley interview ...
03.02.2020 Who's Your Daddy? One of the most common marriage mistakes occurs when the marriage takes on a parent-child dynamic between spouses instead of treating each other as partners and equals. This authoritative dynamic can happen in a variety of different situations, and some ...
02.24.2020 Overcoming Disagreements Every marriage faces disagreements because every spouse has his/her own personality, perspective, and preferences. In this episode, Dave and Ashley have an important conversation about the keys to keeping unity and peace in marriage even when the husband and wife ...
02.17.2020 The Four Laws of Love Marriage only works when a couple recognizes and respects the God-given "laws" which make a marriage thrive. In this episode, Dave and Ashley interview Jimmy Evans about his new book, "The Four Laws of Love." Jimmy Evans (along with his ...
02.10.2020 Intimacy Outside the Bedroom Intimacy has come to be a codeword for "sex." Sex is obviously an important part of marriage, but true intimacy in marriage goes far beyond just what's happening in the bedroom. In this episode, Dave and Ashley explore practical ways ...
02.03.2020 Culture Clashes in Marriage Every couple comes from two different words to a certain extent. Even when both spouses grew up in the same area, cultural differences within each family can create obstacles in a marriage. How do you navigate the compromises and respect ...
01.27.2020 Grumpy Spouse We all have bad days. In those moments (or seasons) when your spouse is discouraged, frustrated, grumpy or disillusioned, you have a unique opportunity to help bring out his/her best or bring out the worst. We'll address some practical and ...
01.20.2020 Oral Sex By popular demand, we're dedicating an entire episode to the many questions we receive related to oral sex. What does the Bible say about it? What if one spouse loves it and one spouse is uncomfortable with it? Join us ...
01.13.2020 The 4 Seasons of Marriage On this episode of The Naked Marriage Podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis interview special guest Debra Fileta who is a licensed counselor, podcaster, and author of the new book "Love In Every Season." Dave, Ashley, and Debra discuss the shifting ...
01.06.2020 Friends Without Benefits On this episode of The Naked Marriage Podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis explore the importance of finding friends who will strengthen your marriage while distancing yourself from friends who might be harming your marriage. In the Q&A portion of the ...
12.30.2019 Lighten Up and Laugh On the episode of The Naked Marriage Podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis celebrate the importance of laughter and humor in marriage. Especially in the difficult seasons, it's important to keep a sense of humor and lighten up the tension with ...
12.23.2019 Grieving Over the Holidays On this episode of The Naked Marriage Podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis explore the difficult dynamics some couples face when they're experiencing grief, loss or disappointment around Christmas. The process of grieving can either bring more division or more unity ...
12.16.2019 Sexual Fantasies On this episode of the Naked Marriage podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis tackle the provocative and often undiscussed topic of sexual fantasies within marriage. They address some common misconceptions about sexual fantasies, healthy and Biblical boundaries for sexual expression, and ...
12.09.2019 How Do You Know When It's Over? On this episode of The Naked Marriage Podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis discuss the delicate dynamic of navigating a marriage where one spouse wants a divorce. Biblically and practically, Dave and Ashley talk through specific solutions for trying to heal ...
12.02.2019 Role Playing and Sexual Fetishes On this episode of The Naked Marriage Podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis tackle an intimate question from a listener about fetishes in the bedroom. They discuss the psychological causes of fetishes, the benefits of playfulness in the bedroom and also ...
11.25.2019 Sleep Divorce On this episode of The Naked Marriage podcast, Dave and Ashley Willis address a rising issue in marriages called Sleep Divorce. Together they discuss why this is becoming more of an issue, the repercussions it can have on your marriage, ...

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