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Eden Restored
by Dr. Stacy L. Spencer and Rhonda Spencer
We help married couples and seriously dating couples increase their passion, fire, and desire by strengthening their emotional and physical intimacy.
Episodes
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Why Am I Not Satisfied in My Marriage? | Eden Restored
What do you do when you love your spouse, but something still feels missing? In this episode of Eden Restored, Stacy and Rhonda talk about the mask of contentment: pretending everything is fine while desire, comparison, or disappointment grows underneath. Using Genesis 3 and the story of Adam and...
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Can Your Spouse Handle the Real You? The Truth about Emotional Nakedness
Physical intimacy is easy compared to emotional intimacy. In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer explore what it really means to become emotionally naked in marriage. They discuss vulnerability, childhood wounds, shame, family history, conflict, emotional safety, and why…
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Can You Trust Your Spouse After Betrayal?
Can trust ever be rebuilt after betrayal?In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer unpack what really happens when trust is broken in marriage. They discuss accountability, transparency, forgiveness vs. reconciliation, emotional healing, boundaries, and why rebuilding trust...
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Why Good Couples Stop Having Great Sex
Why do good marriages slowly lose great intimacy?In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer unpack why healthy couples often stop having great sex. They discuss exhaustion, emotional safety, intimacy vs. physical connection, love languages, communication, church culture, and…
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Healthy Couples DON'T Crash Out on Each Other | Eden Restored
What happens when both spouses are emotionally overwhelmed at the same time?In this episode of Eden Restored, Stacy and Rhonda talk about emotional regulation in marriage: learning your partner's triggers, recognizing warning signs, and helping each other de-escalate before conflict explodes.…
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How Secure Couples Handle Conflict | Eden Restored
In this episode of Eden Restored, the Spencers unpack how attachment styles, childhood wounds, abandonment, conflict, and emotional safety all show up inside marriage. This conversation helps couples understand why old wounds often speak louder than present reality. If you've ever felt triggered,...
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Is Foreplay Even Necessary? | Eden Restored
Is foreplay really necessary, or are we missing the bigger picture? In this episode of Eden Restored, Stacy and Rhonda challenge the way couples think about intimacy. They unpack why foreplay shouldn't be a quick warm-up, but part of an all-day connection rooted in presence, communication, and...
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Is It My Job to Make You Happy? | Eden Restored
Is it your responsibility to make your spouse happy? In this episode of Eden Restored, Stacy and Rhonda challenge one of the most common beliefs in marriage: "happy wife, happy life." They break down why expecting your spouse to make you happy creates pressure, burnout, and emotional…
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Stop Keeping Score in Your Marriage | Eden Restored
Are you keeping score in your marriage–even after you said you forgave?In this episode of Eden Restored, Stacy and Rhonda unpack the tension between keeping score and giving grace. From bringing up past offenses to reacting out of hurt, they explore why unresolved pain keeps resurfacing–and how...
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When Life Gets Too Busy for Love | Eden Restored
Life gets full with work, kids, responsibilities–but that doesn't have to mean losing connection in your marriage. In this episode of Eden Restored, Stacy and Rhonda talk about how busy seasons impact relationships, why neglect causes disconnection, and how love shifts when life gets heavy. They...
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How to Turn the Heat Back on in the Bedroom | Eden Restored
Why does passion fade in marriage, and how do you get it back? In this episode of Eden Restored, Stacy and Rhonda break down what really causes intimacy to cool off: stress, parenting, emotional disconnection, and routine. They also share practical ways to turn the heat back on–through…
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When Your Spouse Cries... Do You Comfort or Coddle? | Eden Restored
In this episode of Eden Restored, the Spencers discuss a moment that sparked a deeper conversation: when a wife is crying, should a husband comfort her or step back? They unpack the difference between coddling and comforting, the impact of toxic masculinity, and how emotional safety strengthens...
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5 Conversations Every Married Couple Needs Monthly | Eden Restored
Strong marriages check in. In this episode of Eden Restored, we share 5 conversations every married couple should have monthly: emotional, spiritual, financial, physical, and practical needs. From handling money and parenting differences to navigating intimacy without shame, these check-ins…
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Exhale or Brace? Is Your Marriage a Safe Place? | Eden Restored
Is your home a safe place to land, or a space that makes your spouse brace for impact? In this episode of Eden Restored, we unpack what it really means to create emotional, spiritual, and physical safety in marriage. From decompression after work to emotional labor, love languages, prayer,...
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How to Make Marriage a Safe Place to Land | Eden Restored
What if marriage is supposed to be the safest place on earth? In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer talk about emotional vulnerability, why men feel pressured to stay "hard", and how couples can create a soft, safe space where love can breathe again. Are you ready to take...
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When Sex Starts Feeling Scripted | Eden Restored
What happens when intimacy becomes routine instead of connection? In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer talk honestly about how couples get stuck "on script", treating sex like an escalator instead of a shared, vulnerable experience. They explore desire, agency, emotional...
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Through Sickness and in Health: Can You Stay When It Gets Hard? | Eden Restored
What happens to a marriage when sickness doesn't pass quickly? In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer talk honestly about walking through prolonged illness in marriage–from upper respiratory infections and migraines to hospital rooms and COVID, fear, helplessness, and...
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Don't Blow the Moment: Why Rushing Kills Intimacy | Eden Restored
In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer unpack a provocative verse from the Song of Songs: "Come blow on my garden." They explore why intimacy was never meant to be rushed, how women's bodies respond differently than men's, and how patience, presence, and intentionality…
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The Little Foxes that Quietly Destroy Good Marriages | Eden Restored
Most marriages don't fall apart because of one big mistake. They break down through small, unnoticed habits. In this episode of Eden Restored, we talk honestly about the "little foxes" that quietly damage intimacy: unresolved conflict, missed bids for connection, mismatched desire, stress and...
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Can You Teach an Old Dog New Tricks? | Eden Restored
Does intimacy have to fade as you get older? The Spencers break the myth that passion dies with age. In this episode, they talk honestly about “new bodies,” menopause, erectile changes, and why great midlife love is built on curiosity, communication, and the gift of slowness. They explore how...
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When Your Spouse Isn't the Problem (But Stress Is) | Eden Restored S4E9
When life gets heavy, stress doesn't stay outside, it comes home. Many couples start treating each other like the problem, when the real battle is everything happening around them. In this honest episode, The Spencers unpack how stress, silence, emotional fatigue, and tone can turn good spouses...
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How to Break Family Patterns in Your Marriage | Eden Restored
Unhealed family patterns can quietly sabotage your marriage; until you name them and break them. In this episode of Eden Restored, the Spencers walk couples through the real work of healing: recognizing emotional distance, breaking generational habits, and building intimacy through honest...
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How to Have a Healthy Relationship Without Losing Yourself | Eden Restored
Healthy relationships don't just happen–they're built by two whole people who choose each other on purpose. In this episode of Eden Restored, the Spencers talk about how to have a healthy relationship without losing yourself. They share how couples can manage emotions, set boundaries, and stay...
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You've Been Lied to About Sex: Here's the Truth | Eden Restored S4E6
You've been told things about sex and intimacy that just aren't true. In this episode of Eden Restored, The Spencers expose 5 toxic myths that many Christian couples carry into marriage, from "spontaneous sex is better" to "men always want it more."Through scripture, psychology, and real marriage...
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How the Size of Your Bed Affects Your Marriage | Eden Restored S4E5
In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy & Rhonda Spencer share how something as simple as bed size can reveal what’s happening in your marriage. They explore how physical space impacts emotional connection, communication, and intimacy — and how to reclaim your bedroom as a sacred space for...
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How Mutual Submission Works | Eden Restored
Submission in marriage is one of the most misunderstood teachings in the Bible. Is it about control, or is it about love and partnership? In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy & Rhonda Spencer unpack what God really means by mutual submission. Through scripture, personal stories, and over…
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Who’s the Boss in Marriage? | Eden Restored Podcast
Who’s really in charge in marriage—the husband, the wife, or the covenant itself? In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy & Rhonda Spencer wrestle with scripture, cultural expectations, and 32 years of their own marriage to unpack what “submission” and “headship” really mean. From biblical...
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The 6 Phases of Marriage (Part 2): Rebuilding, Deep Love, and Legacy | Eden Restored
In this episode, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer unpack the last three phases of marriage: Rebuilding, Deep Love, and Legacy. They share stories of rebuilding trust, renewing vows, and finding strength through storms. With practical tools and honest reflection, the Spencers guide couples toward...
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From Fairy Tales to Real Love: The First 3 Phases of Marriage | Eden Restored
In this season premiere of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer break down the first three phases every couple faces in marriage: the Dream Phase, the Recovery Phase, and the Disappointment Phase. From rose-tinted glasses to real-world conflicts, quirks, and unmet expectations, they share...
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Financial and Emotional Intimacy in Marriage | Naked & Unashamed SLS
In this powerful and transparent episode of the Naked and Unashamed SLS Podcast, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer open up about the hard-earned wisdom behind their joyful marriage. With honesty, humor, and hope, they dive into two of the biggest relationship game-changers: financial nakedness and...
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We Got It Out the Mud: Why Our Marriage Isn’t Boring Anymore | Naked & Unashamed SLS
We were faithful, but still frustrated. Praying together, but not really present. In this powerful Part 1 of this marriage deep dive special, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer walk through their journey from early shame and spiritual disconnect to prayer, laughter, and deep intimacy. They talk about...
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Why Prayer Didn’t Fix Our Marriage (Until This Happened) | Series Teaser | Naked & Unashamed SLS
“People see the smiles… but not the scars.” This is the teaser for a two-part series from Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer, licensed sex doulas, marriage counselors, and ministry leaders with over 30 years together. In this deeply personal look at their journey, the Spencers share: The spiritual and...
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Holy, Happy, & Hot: Balancing Desire and Faith in Marriage || Naked & Unashamed SLS
How do you balance holiness, happiness—and horniness—in a thriving marriage?In this episode of Naked & Unashamed, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer tackle the topic every married couple feels but few churches teach: stewarding sexual desire with joy and without shame.Learn how to communicate your…
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No Romance Without Finance | Naked and Unashamed SLS
In this episode of Naked & Unashamed SLS, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda get real about how money—whether abundant, missing, or mismanaged—shapes intimacy, trust, and power in marriage. They unpack how unresolved financial tension shows up in the bedroom, why transparency is sexier than secrets, and how...
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Whose Body Is It? | Naked & Unashamed SLS
Is your body really yours in marriage? Or does Scripture say something deeper? In this provocative episode of the Naked and Unashamed SLS Podcast, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer unpack one of the most misunderstood verses in the Bible—1 Corinthians 7:4. But this isn’t just about sex—it’s about…
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How to Divorce-Proof Your Marriage | Naked & Unashamed SLS
In this powerful and raw episode of Naked and Unashamed, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer confront the silent drift that leads couples toward divorce — and offer candid, biblically grounded strategies to stop it in its tracks. From the dangers of emotional distance to the power of sacred touch, this...
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Naked, Slow, and Holy: Embodying Erotic Consciousness | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm on YouTube. 💞...
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Healing in the Bedroom: Overcoming Sexual Trauma | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm on YouTube. 💞...
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Can You Be SAVED and FREAKY? | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm on YouTube. 💞...
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Creating Safe Spaces for Deeper Love | Naked and Unashamed SLS Podcast
Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm on YouTube. 💞...
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More Exercises That Boost Sex and Intimacy | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm on YouTube. 💞...
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The Couple's Fitness Routine That Boosts Sex and Intimacy | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm on YouTube. 💞...
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Reignite Your Libido and Love Life with These Romantic Travel Tips | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm on YouTube. 💞...
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The Benefits of Sleeping Naked Together | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm on YouTube. 💞...
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Signs You're in a S*xless Marriage | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Monday at 7pm on YouTube. 💞...
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How to Reset Your Relationship (after the holidays) | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Take intentional steps to make your marriage or relationship a priority after the holidays through communication, nonviolent conflict-resolution, empathy, exploring non-penetrative forms of intimacy, and more. Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love…
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Fantasy Island Masterclass | Naked & Unashamed SLS
Learn how you and your partner can be a part of this life changing couples' retreat in June 2025 at the Royal Bahamian Resort with this FREE masterclass.
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Meet Me in the Middle | How to Compromise | Naked & Unashamed SLS
How do you form a healthy compromise and get the best of both worlds in your relationship/marriage? Find out in this episode... Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn...
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5 Ways to Handle Holiday Stress | Naked and Unashamed SLS
Learn how to enjoy a stress-free holiday season with your spouse, without worrying about the little things. Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips,...
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How to Express Gratitude | Naked and Unashamed SLS
How do you express gratitude to your partner? Learn these habits of a healthy marriage/relationship. Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage Sex to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We help married couples and seriously dating couples increase their passion, fire, and desire by strengthening their emotional and physical intimacy.
HOSTED BY
Dr. Stacy L. Spencer and Rhonda Spencer
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How many episodes does Eden Restored have?
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We help married couples and seriously dating couples increase their passion, fire, and desire by strengthening their emotional and physical intimacy.
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Eden Restored is created and hosted by Dr. Stacy L. Spencer and Rhonda Spencer.
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