

M.H. Ep. 6 - Food, Fun, & Sex ft. Nate English, Jana English, Stephanie TeSlaa
If you know Nate and Jana English, you know laughter and good food aren’t far behind. In this episode, these parents of five share how joy, humility, and fun rooted in the Lord have shaped their marriage—from mealtime hospitality to adventures on the road. They talk honestly about staying connected through seasons of disconnection, seeing their table as a place of mission, and even reclaiming sex as a joyful, holy gift within marriage. With humor and heart, Nate and Jana remind us that a thriving marriage begins with serving each other in love.
Resources: The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages: How 15 Minutes a Day Will Help You Stay in Love by Marcus Warner and Chris M. Coursey
DQ1: What’s one new thing you could try that your spouse enjoys? How can you intentionally weave both of your ideas of fun into future dates or time together?
DQ2: Do you find it easier to be playful or practical in your marriage? Why do you think that is?
DQ3: How have shared meals or time around the table drawn you closer as a couple?
DQ4: What’s one new way you might like to bring food into your marriage rhythm—cooking together, trying a new recipe, or hosting others in your home?
DQ5: What’s one “escape valve” (emotional, mental, or physical) that may be creating distance or disunity in your marriage?
DQ6: How does viewing sex as a gift to be given, rather than something to get, reshape how you love and serve your spouse?
DQ7: What is one thing God might be stirring in your heart from today’s conversation? How could you put that into practice this week?