Delight Your Marriage

Belah here. It's just me this time. I talk about the taboo topic of Oral Sex. Yes, we need to start talking about this. And answering questions, like is it bad? wrong? gross? And what does it mean to your marriage. And more importantly what does it mean to your husband. Listen in to hear why I think it is dirty and the change that needs to be made. You'll probably be surprised at my responses about it. —   Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23a "The eye is the lamp of the body; so then if your eye is clear, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness." Song of Songs 2:3 "Like an apple tree among the trees of the forest is my beloved among the young men. I delight to sit in his shade, and his fruit is sweet to my taste."   Resources Mentioned: When Will You Move Past Your Sexual Past? This is the blog I talk about my addiction to pornography as a child: When will you get past your sinful past?   Covenant Eyes – This is the program that blocks pornograp

Hi there! Belah here. Today I have Joyce Penner talking about her story.   Joyce Penner of passionatecommitment.com has been married for 51 years and has 3 married children 7 grand children and one on the way. Their ministry began in 1975 when asked to teach a class on sexuality. They grew up incredibly conservative upbringing and they’ve trusted God with their calling even in the midst of some significant challenges with her daughter’s health.   All the links, resources, and show notes available at: delightyourmarriage.com/8

Hi there! Belah here. Today I have Jen Smith talking about her story, Part II.   She says one common product she had been using caused incredible pain during sex. She also shares about how the specific challenge they faced in marriage brought them closer to God. She gives three specific habits that saved her marriage.    All the links, resources, and show notes available at:  http://delightyourmarriage.com/7

Hi there! Belah here. Today I have Jen Smith talking about her story, Part I.   Jen Smith of unveiledwife.com has been married for 8 years and has 1 son and another baby on the way! Her passion is motivating every post is to encourage other women in their role as a wife, focusing on the foundational principles about marriage revealed throughout the Bible.   Jen talks about the incredible struggle in sexual intimacy starting from their wedding night. But what began as an awkward and embarrassing first meeting turned into a marriage-saving experience.   All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/6

Hi there! Belah here. Today I have Jay Dee talking about his story. Part II   Jay Dee founded sexwithinmarriage.com/ to help Christian spouses in two ways: 1) to dispel the stigma often associated with talking about sex within the Christian context, and 2) to use that new freedom to discuss sex within marriage, facilitating positive change in Christian marriages in order to further glorify God. He’s been married 13 years, has 4 kids and 1 new baby almost here(!).   He shares the truth about how men feel about sex and even how long a husband can go without it. You’ll hear about the meaning men associate with lovemaking! So, we’re coming into the conversation where Jay is telling me about the role he played in turning his marriage around.   All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/5

Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have Jay Dee talking about his story.   Jay Dee founded sexwithinmarriage.com/ to help Christian spouses in two ways: 1) to dispel the stigma often associated with talking about sex within the Christian context, and 2) to use that new freedom to discuss sex within marriage, facilitating positive change in Christian marriages in order to further glorify God. He’s been married 13 years, has 4 kids and 1 new baby almost here(!).   He shares the difficulties of his marriage, from years of sexlessness and pornography addiction to an incredible and passionate partnership with his wife!   All the links, resources, and show notes available at:   http://delightyourmarriage.com/4

Hi there! Belah here. Today I have J Parker talking about her story.   J Parker has been married for 22 years and has two teenage sons. Her mission is to encourage sex & marriage by God’s design was inspired by her personal story and God’s beautiful nudging.   She shares about the key things she has learned through her many years of marriage. J also gives tips on sexual intimacy. J reveals the issues she sees most often with women on her blog and what they can do to feel great about sex!   All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/3

Hi there! Belah here. Today I have J Parker talking about her story.   J Parker of hotholyhumorous.com has been married for 22 years and has two teenage sons. Her mission is to encourage sex & marriage by God’s design was inspired by her personal story and God’s beautiful nudging.   She shares about the difficult season in her marriage wrought with pain and isolation. But then she shares how she was able to be proactive and make significant changes which became the incredible (and hot!) relationship that it is today!   All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/2

Hi there! Belah here. Today it’s just me, sharing my story and what this podcast at Delight Your Marriage is all about!   I founded delightyourmarriage.com to help wives live in wholehearted intimacy with their spouses. What does that mean? I want you and your marriage to be amazing. Why? Because when you have an incredible marriage you can do so much more of what God wants for you and your life.   How do I know? I share of my ignorance of sex growing up and how I was rudely awakened to it’s realities as a young bride. Then how God taught me some significant lessons through the place of pain and what happened.   All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/1