Welcome to the Naked Marriage Podcast! We are Dave and Ashley Willis, and we are thrilled to continue our intimacy series. In this series, we are diving deep into the essentials of intimacy—emotional, physical, and spiritual—and explore the vital role of communication and trust in fostering a healthy marriage. Each episode is designed to help couples build unbreakable trust and deepen their connection through transparent and open dialogue. We share insights from our own marriage and biblical principles to guide you through common challenges and improve your relationship. Join us as we help you remove barriers and embrace a fully intimate, "naked" marriage free from secrets and full of lifelong love. Tune in to grow closer to your spouse and strengthen your marital bond as we dive in on what trust adds to your marriage.

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Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to Intimacy Types 

Overview of emotional, sexual/physical, and spiritual intimacy.

02:50 - The Importance of Communication and Trust 

How active communication and trust are foundational to intimacy.

04:33- The Digital Dilemma: Presence Over Screens 

Challenges of digital distractions and the importance of mindfulness.

06:58 - Secrets: The Enemy of Intimacy 

Why secrecy sabotages intimacy and how transparency can rebuild it.

09:22 - Restoring Trust After It’s Broken 

Strategies for rebuilding trust with honesty and frequent check-ins.

11:37- Healing and Forgiveness Post-Betrayal 

The process of healing, the necessity of forgiveness, and managing challenging emotions.

13:55 - Practical Steps to Rebuild Trust 

Guidance on restoring trust through consistent and transparent actions.

16:15 - The Role of Apology and Repentance 

The importance of genuine apologies and repentance in trust restoration.

18:34 - Navigating Recovery and Rebuilding Intimacy 

Gradual rebuilding of intimacy, akin to healing a physical injury, including setting boundaries.

20:58 - Support Systems and Counseling 

Using counseling and support systems to aid the recovery process.

23:22 - Grief and Emotion Management 

Handling emotional and grief processes in relationship rebuilding.

25:34 - Empowering the Wronged Spouse 

Supporting the wronged spouse through emotional expression and prayer.

27:57 - Forgiveness and Re-Earning Trust 

Distinguishing between forgiveness and trust, and methods for re-earning trust for enhanced intimacy.

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