Marriage Retreat Live Q&A - keeping secrets; defining virginity; aging; and more... [180]

Intimate Covenant Podcast

Intimate Covenant Podcast
Marriage Retreat Live Q&A - keeping secrets; defining virginity; aging; and more... [180]
Jan 26, 2026
Intimate Covenant -- Matt & Jenn Schmidt

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What happens when a room full of couples asks the questions most people are afraid to say out loud? We lean into the hard stuff: purity culture hangovers, what “counts” as sex, how to tell the truth without breaking trust, and how aging bodies can still enjoy rich, connected intimacy. Recorded live at our Intimate Covenant Marriage Retreat, this candid Q&A blends biblical wisdom, practical tools, and warm honesty to help you move from silence and shame to clarity and closeness.

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Warning: We cover necessary and important topics about the marriage relationship and sex. We use frank language without being crude or crass. Our approach is biblical and wholesome, but not intended for singles — especially not for children.


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  Cherishing,
  Matt & Jenn

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