In this episode, Matt & Jenn challenge you to bring your heart, soul, strength, and mind to the marriage bed. Plus, get a sneak peak at the them and topics for the 2021 Marriage Retreat!
- The focus of the 2021 Intimate Covenant Retreat is to renew our view of marriage as a spiritual endeavor and elevate our purpose beyond the day-to-day obligations of running a household.
- Sex should be a place where a couple joins more than just two sets of genitals. Sex should be an opportunity to connect heart, soul, strength, and mind.
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss how the betrayer can help in healing and restoration of the relationship.
- If you have betrayed your spouse, you must humbly demonstrate that you feel the pain you have caused AND be willing to drastically change your behavior because of it.
- Rebuilding a relationship after betrayal will require time and vulnerability on the part of the betrayer.
- With betrayal, understanding the dynamic that led to the betrayal must be part of the healing and restoration of the relationship.
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss some research and statistics about how normal couples have sex.
- Most married couples have sex between twice a month to twice a week, depending on which data you look at. Sexual frequency does decline with age, but older couples still have fairly frequent sex.
- Nearly all couples have intercourse. Many also engage in oral sex and partnered masturbation.
- Sexual frequency and sexual practices do not necessarily correlate with relationship quality. Ultimately, our sexual practices and frequencies should be determined by what is best for the oneness in our relationship, not driven by trying to be “normal” or “average.”
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss moving past the pain of betrayal towards restoration and healing in your marriage.
- The first step to overcoming betrayal is to admit your feelings of hurt, anger, resentment or grief and confront your spouse with your feelings.
- Talk about it in the right way and in the right setting. Know when you need help.
- Believe in the power of healing found in a full connection with your beloved.
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn challenge and encourage us to put in the hard work necessary to grow and expand our sexual relationship.
- Believing that great sex just occurs spontaneously and effortlessly is actually preventing us from achieving good sex.
- Great sex, like any other mastery, is the product of consistent, intentional work over time.
- Take responsibility for your part in growing your sexual relationship. Then, commit yourself to learning, cultivating and expanding your sex towards greater oneness.
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn consider guidelines that honor God and our spouses when talking to our friends about sex.
- It is important for God’s people to be talking about sex in a positive and holy way. There is power in a community of believers sharing the beauty of God’s plan.
- But, sharing intimate details about your personal sex life with anyone other than your spouse is a betrayal. Don’t do it.
- Follow the lead of Scripture. There is a way to talk about sex that is wholesome and appropriate without giving away all of your privacy.
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share some of their favorite marriage and sex book recommendations.
- Find good resources that encourage your marriage and share these with you spouse.
- If you have trouble in your marriage, seek help from those capable of helping — spiritual mentors, church elders, and professional therapists.
- If you are a leader, especially in your local congregation, strengthen your marriage. And, equip yourself to help other marriages by developing a biblical view of marriage and sex — good books or other resources can help.
- Good Books for Leaders (but really for everyone)
- Hold Me Tight by Sue Johnson
- 7 Principles for Making Marriage Work by John Gottman
- General Marriage & Sexuality Books
- Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
- Cherish by Gary Thomas
- God Loves Sex by Dan Allender & Tremper Longman III
- Intimate Allies by Dan Allender & Tremper Longman III
- Wives
- Hot, Holy and Humorous by J Parker (also a blog by the same name)
- The Good Girls Guide to Great Sex by Sheila Gregoire
- PreMarital
- Not Yet Married by Marshall Segal
- 9 Conversations for a Doubt Free Wedding by Gary Thomas
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn answer questions about using private masturbation as a way to help deal with sexual desire and arousal differences between spouses.
- Any two individuals in a marriage will be quite different when it comes to sexual desire and motivations for sex. Our challenge is to recognize these differences and turn toward each other with empathy, humility, and service.
- The purpose of our sexual relationship is to promote, accentuate and motivate the fullness of connection in a covenant relationship. We should be motivated to serve our spouse, learn about them, and grow together.
- When we change the focus of sex to be primarily about pleasure, orgasm, or arousal (especially our own); then we miss the fulness of the sexual connection and the opportunity to benefit the whole relationship.
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Including a special performance by Dawn & Hawkes.
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn tackle a listener's email question, "Should we tell our kids about the sexual sins of our past? How much should we share?"
- Talking to your kids about sex must be an ongoing conversation so that they feel comfortable about the topic and that they see you as experts for sex and relationship advice.
- Sharing your failings with your kids doesn’t make you less respectable, it makes you more relatable. It makes you more credible, especially if you are frank, honest and vulnerable in every aspect of your life.
- In conversations with your kids about sex and your own failings, focus on the grace of God — His power and the beauty of His plan.
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share their personal struggles with marriage and sex. You won't want to miss this touching and vulnerable episode.
- We want you to know that you’re not alone. We know brokenness. But we also know redemption, restoration and unity through the power of the gospel and God’s plan for marriage and sex.
- We’re here to share that with you and to build a community for vulnerability and encouragement.
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn challenge you to carefully evaluate whether your sex routines are really the best way to promote connection.
- Every couple has a sexual routine or script that they follow for most sexual encounters. But is your routine promoting the best sex and most connection for your marriage?
- Start by busting the myth that sex starts with intercourse and ends with ejaculation. Make love all day, every day, by frequently connecting emotional and sexually.
- Assess every stage of your sexual routine and determine if there is something that you can do to facilitate, enhance or extend your sexual script so that you are building oneness and maximizing pleasure.
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PS — If you are interested in bringing Matt & Jenn to your church or small group to speak about the beauty of God’s plan for marriage and sexuality, please contact us: [email protected]
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this final episode in the series on Date Night, Matt & Jenn give advice on how to transition the energy from Date Night into the bedroom.
- Date Night is critical for the spiritual, emotional, romantic, and sexual health of your relationship. Make it a priority in your marriage!
- How you do Date Night is also critical to maximizing the benefit to your marriage and promoting oneness. Here’s 5 tips to make the most of your time:
- Don’t leave it to chance, plan it!
- When you’re on a date, give your undivided attention.
- Promote connection through touch, eye contact and intimate conversation.
- Novelty accentuates the impact. Do something new together.
- Don’t lose the energy when you get home. Make a quick transition to the bedroom.
Helpful Resources:
- Dating Divas: https://www.thedatingdivas.com/
- Crated With Love: https://cratedwithlove.com/
- Gottman Card Decks: https://www.gottman.com
- Gottman Card Decks App: https://www.gottman.com/couples/apps/
- Ultimate Intimacy App: https://ultimateintimacy.com/
- Intimately Us: https://intimately.us/
Register for the 2021 Annual Retreat in September: https://intimatecovenant.com/retreat
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Matt & Jenn
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn continue the discussion about Date Night by offering 5 tips to make for a great date night.
- Date Night is critical for the spiritual, emotional, romantic, and sexual health of your relationship. Make it a priority in your marriage!
- How you do Date Night is also critical to maximizing the benefit to your marriage and promoting oneness. Here’s 5 tips to make the most of your time:
- Don’t leave it to chance, plan it.
- When you’re on a date, give your undivided attention.
- Promote connection through touch, eye contact and intimate conversation.
...Next week we’ll discuss : - Novelty accentuates the impact. Do something new together.
- Don’t lose the energy when you get home. Make a quick transition to the bedroom.
Helpful Resources:
- Dating Divas: https://www.thedatingdivas.com/
- Crated With Love: https://cratedwithlove.com/
- Gottman Card Decks: https://www.gottman.com
- Gottman Card Decks App: https://www.gottman.com/couples/apps/
- Ultimate Intimacy App: https://ultimateintimacy.com/
- Intimately Us: https://intimately.us/
Register for the 2021 Annual Retreat in September: https://intimatecovenant.com/retreat
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Matt & Jenn
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn begin a series devoted to Date Night - one of their favorite topics.
- Date Night is critical for the spiritual, emotional, romantic, and sexual health of your relationship. Make it a priority in your marriage.
- Date night should be about building connection, not just for your entertainment.
- Prioritize Date Night by scheduling and planning ahead. Put it on your calendar and in the budget!
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
Matt & Jenn continue the discussion challenging wives to consider why they might be resistant to hot, holy sex in their marriage bed.
- A wife may be resistant to sex because she is morally conflicted or is carrying shame from sexual sin or trauma. The answer is to allow your mind, body, heart and soul to be transformed by the blood of Jesus. Get the help that you need from God’s word and God’s people, including a professional counselor if needed.
- Another reason why a wife may be resistant to exploring sex with her husband is that she feels insecure with the sexual boundaries of the relationship. Confident sex requires conversations about firm sexual boundaries.
- A wife is uniquely capable of teaching her husband how to connect emotionally THROUGH sex. Commit to connecting emotionally within the context of sexual arousal.
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn begin a discussion challenging wives' reasons for avoiding sex.
- There are many good reasons that a wife may be resistant to sex in her marriage. But, a wife must recognize that the quality of your sex life will impact the quality of the rest of your marriage, and vice versa.
- If you are saying no to sex because you are emotionally disconnected, intentionally prioritize your entire marriage relationship. Make the choice to connect daily — emotionally, spiritually, romantically, sexually…
- Say “yes” sometimes, even when it’s inconvenient or feels vulnerable - THEN, commit to engaging your heart, mind, body, and soul. You might be surprised how enjoyable it could be when you let go of the control.
We'll address a few more reasons next week!
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Matt & Jenn
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss reasons why a husband's sexual invitations may be rejected and what that might teach us about ourselves and our relationship.
- Before protesting that you are being unfairly rejected, ask yourself, “Would I want to have sex with someone like me?” Have I met my wife’s needs before expecting her to meet mine? Have I made it easy for her to connect with me spiritually, emotionally and physically?
- Some reasons your wife may be resistant to sex with you include:
- She has a responsive sexual desire and is not naturally inclined to initiate
- She doesn’t feel connected.
- She doesn’t feel attractive.
- She is focused on being a mom, not a lover.
- She is tired, stressed, or depressed.
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Matt & Jenn
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt and Jenn discuss the differences in how we access and express sexual desire. How do we handle it when one spouse seemingly wants sex more than the other?
- In general, a man’s sexual desire is like a microwave (spontaneous) and a woman’s sexual desire is like a crockpot (responsive). Neither is right or wrong and neither is better or worse.
- Empathize with your spouse’s position by offering grace, mercy, and understanding. Learn to embrace your own desire with contentment and enthusiasm.
- Each of you has a role to play in building and maintaining a solid relationship and circumstances where eroticism and sexual passion can flourish.
Register for the 2021 Annual Retreat in Spring, TX: https://intimatecovenant.com/retreat
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss principles to guide the difficult conversation with your spouse about your sinful sexual history.
- Healing begins with confession (James 5:16). If you want true intimacy, you must reveal yourself. Your intimacy is only as deep as your honesty.
- Use great discretion about what facts or details you share with each other. This process is often best guided by a professional therapist or trusted spiritual mentor.
- Acknowledge the pain and take proper steps to grieve and forgive each other.
Register for the 2021 Annual Retreat in Spring, TX, September 23-25: https://intimatecovenant.com/retreat
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn talk about pre-marital sex and the impact it has on our marriage relationship and in the marriage bed.
- Sex outside of marriage has consequences — whether it’s before or after marriage, with your spouse or with someone else.
- Often (especially for women) these experiences cause barriers of shame which make it difficult to fully enjoy sex within the proper context of marriage covenant.
- The shame of past sexual sin can be redeemed within intimate relationship through godly confession and meditation.
Register for the 2021 Annual Retreat in Spring, TX, September 23-25:
https://www.intimatecovenant.com/retreat
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Matt & Jenn
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to some listener questions about overcoming the disgust response in our sex lives — that unconscious grossed-out reaction that we might have to some forms of sexual activity.
- Differentiate your sexual preferences from God’s sexual boundaries.
- Disgust is a learned behavior and can be a significant sexual brake for those of us with a sensitive conscience. This becomes a problem in marriage when each spouse’s disgust levels are very different.
- Accept that you can change your preferences over time and learn to enjoy all of God’s glorious gifts of sexual pleasure. You don’t have to absolutely love everything, but you can learn to find enjoyment AND CONNECTION in everything.
Register for the 2021 Annual Retreat in Spring, TX, September 23-25: https://intimatecovenant.com/2021-marriage-retreat-you-are-invited/
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
Sex should never be painful - emotionally, spiritually, or physically. In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss some common problems that might cause sex to be painful for a woman and what you might be able to do about it.
- There are a number of reasons why sex could be painful for women. Proper assessment and therapy by a doctor and/or physiotherapist may be required.
- When sex is painful, the entire relationship will be affected. You must both be willing to communicate about it and be willing to find solutions so that your relationship can grow toward full intimacy.
- The solution will depend on the actual cause(s) for your pain, but know that there is real hope to enjoy a full and extraordinary sex life, even if it’s painful now.
Helpful Resources:
- Hope & Her: https://www.vaginismus.com/
- Sheila Gregoire: To Love, Honor, and Vacuum https://tolovehonorandvacuum.com/vaginismus-sex-hurts/
- Married Dance: Penis Bumper https://marrieddance.com/shop/for-him/penis-rings/the-bumper-deep-thrust-cushion/
Register for the 2021 Annual Retreat: https://intimatecovenant.com/2021-marriage-retreat-you-are-invited/ Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing until April 1 (no joke!)
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Matt & Jenn
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the two most common problems that occur for men in the bedroom, erectile dysfunction (ED) and premature ejaculation (PE).
- If you want to function better with your wife, stop masturbating by yourself.
- Do something about your sexual dysfunction! Your reluctance to deal with the problem is making your anxiety worse which is making the manifestation of your problem worse.
- Take care of yourself: No smoking, drinking, or drugs. Get in better shape.
- Talk to your doctor!
- Take care of your relationship.
- Sexual dysfunction is normal and common. Most of us, probably all of us, deal with problems in bed from time to time. Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Don’t be afraid to do something about it.
Register for the 2021 Annual Retreat: https://intimatecovenant.com/2021-marriage-retreat-you-are-invited/ Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing until April 1 (no joke!)
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
Today on the podcast Matt and Jenn compare the blight of mercy sex and the art of a quickie.
- Stop settling for mercy sex. Don’t accept it. Don’t offer it. Sex is for connection, not just to use your spouse’s body or to be used.
- On the other hand, a quickie is a great tool in a sexually and emotionally healthy marriage. A quickie can offer one or both of you a quick recharge and reconnection, even in the midst of busyness.
- The best quickies happen when you both understand each other’s expectations and when you have made proper preparation. Sanctify even ordinary opportunities for sex in your marriage.
Register for the 2021 Annual Retreat in Spring, TX: https://intimatecovenant.com/2021-marriage-retreat-you-are-invited/
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
In this episode, Matt & Jenn are answering some of your questions! We love getting your emails -- keep them coming! It really helps us to know what you want us to talk about and how we can best help your marriage! Today we discuss a listener’s email that has several great questions included about female arousal, arousal aids, masturbation and more!
- Embrace fantasy as a way to advance the plot in YOUR story. Harness sexual stimuli to fuel desire for your beloved.
- Whatever means you are considering to help enhance your lovemaking, first be sure that you have drawn solid biblical boundaries regarding sex. Then, lovingly consider, “Will this encourage more intimacy and oneness in our marriage?”
Helpful reference: Married Dance -- a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid superstore that’s porn and nudity-free!
Registration & more information about the Annual Retreat: https://intimatecovenant.com/2021-marriage-retreat-you-are-invited/
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Cherishing,
Matt & Jenn
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Intimate Covenant | Matt & Jenn Schmidt
Credits:
Announcer — Daniel DeGarmo
Music — Jonathan Dow
