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EPISODE · Jun 4, 2024 · 59 MIN

45 - Gary Thomas - Be the Person that Improves Their Sex Life to Improve Their Marriage

from Be the Person · host Anne Randall

In today's episode, author and renowned teaching pastor Gary Thomas joins us to talk about the relationship of sex to your marriage. It’s not just a physical activity but a path to happiness and even spiritual growth. Stay tuned!  Here’s what to expect from this episode: (02:11) Marriage is designed to make you more holy than happy. (08:20) We all have our reasons for why we married our spouse, but God might have other reasons Himself! (12:14) The extensive background behind Gary’s co-authored book, Married Sex. (17:36) An example of the type of happiness that physical intimacy can bring into a marriage. It’s beyond bodily pleasure! (21:25) God is pro-sex. (Marital sex, of course!) It’s written all over the Bible! (29:15) It’s about time for people to be open about talking about sex. (31:22) Making sex feel fresh and new even after years into the marriage. As your life changes “seasons”, your sex life may need to change, too. (38:39) There are so many different ways to have sexual pleasure. “Sex” doesn’t always equal intercourse! (49:20) Busyness hurts marriages. Don’t let it go unchecked. (56:24) A peek into what Gary likes to read.  Connect with Gary Thomas: https://garythomasbooks.substack.com https://Garythomas.com Connect with Anne at: Website: https://Bethepersonco.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.kenyonrandall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annerandallotf/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-randall-66800b1/

In today's episode, author and renowned teaching pastor Gary Thomas joins us to talk about the relationship of sex to your marriage. It’s not just a physical activity but a path to happiness and even spiritual growth. Stay tuned!  Here’s what to expect from this episode: (02:11) Marriage is designed to make you more holy than happy. (08:20) We all have our reasons for why we married our spouse, but God might have other reasons Himself! (12:14) The extensive background behind Gary’s co-authored book, Married Sex. (17:36) An example of the type of happiness that physical intimacy can bring into a marriage. It’s beyond bodily pleasure! (21:25) God is pro-sex. (Marital sex, of course!) It’s written all over the Bible! (29:15) It’s about time for people to be open about talking about sex. (31:22) Making sex feel fresh and new even after years into the marriage. As your life changes “seasons”, your sex life may need to change, too. (38:39) There are so many different ways to have sexual pleasure. “Sex” doesn’t always equal intercourse! (49:20) Busyness hurts marriages. Don’t let it go unchecked. (56:24) A peek into what Gary likes to read.  Connect with Gary Thomas: https://garythomasbooks.substack.com https://Garythomas.com Connect with Anne at: Website: https://Bethepersonco.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/anne.kenyonrandall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annerandallotf/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-randall-66800b1/

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