The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley...

The Naked Marriage invites couples to uncover God’s design for lifelong love. Through honest, faith-centered conversations, hosts Dave and Ashley Willis talk openly about challenges couples often face but rarely talk about. With wisdom, vulnerability, and humor, they offer fresh perspectives and practical ways to build a deeply connected marriage.

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Finding Marriage Mentors
Marriage mentors can be a secret weapon helping you and your spouse navigate the difficult seasons of marriage. Dave and Ashley talk through why marriage mentors can be such a powerful resource and how to find a mentor couple.
27 min
452
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 the marriage first.
26 min
453
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 talk about why the "all-in" marriage mentality is the only way to make a marriage work.
23 min
454
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Some people see wedding rings as an outdated cultural tradition or an optional piece of jewelry.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.
24 min
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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 other, and healing from past wounds.
29 min
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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 process.
26 min
457
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 out of the scorekeeping trap.
29 min
458
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 when you're feeling disconnected or distant from each other.
25 min
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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 Ashley discuss ways to create healthy habits with technology plus some creative and fun ideas on how to use your phone to flirt with your spouse.
30 min
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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 more patient with each other.
28 min
461
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?"
11 min
462
Summer Quickies: When Health Issues Impact Your...
Overcoming health challenges, sex, and answering "How can we keep a healthy sex life when health issues are impacting our marriage?"
11 min
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Summer Quickies: Habits of Sexually Satisfied C...
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?
10 min
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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"?
9 min
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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"?
8 min
466
Summer Quickies: Sex after Kids
Changing sex, different seasons, and answering "How can we prioritize our sex life when we're busy parenting?
12 min
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Summer Quickies: Affair-Proof Marriage
Monogamy and answering "How can we affair-proof our marriage"?
10 min
468
Summer Quickies: Sexual Baggage
Overcoming sexual baggage and answering "How do I deal with insecurities related to my spouse's sexual past"?
11 min
469
Summer Quickies: Orgasms
Climax - "How can we both experience great orgasms consistently"?
10 min
470
Bonus: Real Marriage Podcast Sneak Peek
Subscribe to Real Marriage with Mark & Grace Driscoll: https://xomarriage.com/realmarriageCheck out Dave and Ashley's NEW book here - https://www.amazon.com/Naked-Marriage-Undressing-intimacy-lifelong-ebook/dp/B07HQYWFDYFollow us on Social:Facebook: @strongermarriagesInstagram: @daveandashleywillisTwitter: @davewillisA 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.
11 min
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Summer Quickies: Foreplay
Foreplay - "How can I get my spouse in the mood"?
9 min
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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 all about common gender differences in marriage and answering the common question "How are men's sexual needs and women's sexual needs different"?
11 min
473
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 all about sexual frequency in marriage and answering the common question "How often should a married couple have sex"?
9 min
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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 for XOlatino.com which is MarriageToday's hub for marriage resources available in Spanish.
43 min
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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 imbalance and friction in the marriage.
27 min