Note: This episode contains mature themes that may not be suitable for younger listeners. Please use discretion.

This bonus episode tackles a topic that is central to the male experience but often left unspoken: sex. Speaking directly to married men, the conversation calls them to engage sex honestly, framing it as a spiritual, physical, and powerful dimension of their lives.

Beginning with Genesis 2, the episode explores why God invented sex and placed it so prominently in the biblical story, naming it as God’s good creation — meant for procreation, beauty, and connection. From there, the conversation turns to our role as fathers, emphasizing the importance of talking openly with our kids about sex through small, ongoing conversations. For many who grew up with silence or shame around the topic, the reminder is simple: clarity is kindness, even when it feels uncomfortable.

The episode then centers on three themes: intimacy, sex as sacrament, and practical wisdom for sexual connection. We outline six types of intimacy — emotional, spiritual, intellectual, experiential, commitment-based, and physical — inviting men to consider where their marriages are thriving or lacking connection. Sex is framed as sacramental, a sacred sign that communicates reassurance, identity, reconciliation, commitment, and gratitude. Practically, the episode encourages viewing sex as a practice rather than a performance, shaped by season, consistency over intensity, and mutual enjoyment. Ultimately, sex within marriage is something you give to your spouse — an ongoing act of love that grows and deepens over time.

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Scripture Mentioned: Proverbs 27:20 + Genesis 2

Book Mentioned: The Body Teaches the Soul by Justin Whitmel Earley

Resource Mentioned: Birds & Bees

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