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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

God's design for marriage, sex and answering "What is off limits in the bedroom for a married couple?"

Overcoming health challenges, sex, and answering "How can we keep a healthy sex life when health issues are impacting our marriage?"

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?

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"?

Using sex as "leverage" and answering "How can we view sex as a gift without any "scorekeeping"?

Changing sex, different seasons, and answering "How can we prioritize our sex life when we're busy parenting?

Monogamy and answering "How can we affair-proof our marriage"?

Overcoming sexual baggage and answering "How do I deal with insecurities related to my spouse's sexual past"?

Climax - "How can we both experience great orgasms consistently"?

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.

Foreplay - "How can I get my spouse in the mood"?

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"?

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"?

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.

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.

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 Ashley interview Jeff and Shaunti Feldhahn talking about groundbreaking research from their new book, "Thriving in Love and Money."

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 at the end of the episode addresses a question on what to do when one spouse has no motivation to focus on physical health and the frustrations and sexual disconnect it can create in the marriage.

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 Gordon and her supportive husband, Tyler. Dave and Ashley's interview with Tyler and Alyssa can help bring healing and hope to anyone who has been impacted by the trauma of past or current abuse.

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 and Ashley tackle these issues with research, real-life anecdotes, Biblical perspective, and Jesus' own definition of marriage.