Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Rethinking Godly Sexuality in Your Marriage (Part 2 of 2)
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Jan 31, 2025 Dr. Julie Slattery, an expert on Christian marriage and sexuality and author of "God, Sex, and Your Marriage," dives deep into redefining intimacy in marriage. She discusses the importance of 'covenant love' versus contractual relationships, emphasizing faithfulness and sacrificial giving. The conversation also tackles navigating sexual incompatibility as a growth opportunity and challenges misconceptions around sexual duty, advocating for mutual care and emotional connection. Slattery shares actionable steps for couples to rekindle intimacy and fosters open, healing discussions.
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Covenant Love
- View marriage as a covenant, not a contract.
- Commit to your spouse unconditionally, "'til death do us part," and continually work on improving your relationship together.
Honeymoon Hardship
- Juli and Mike struggled with intimacy early in their marriage due to physical pain.
- Mike's reassurance that he wasn't going anywhere built a foundation of faithfulness.
Intimate Knowing (Yada)
- The Hebrew word "yada" describes sexual intimacy and deep knowing.
- It's used throughout the Old Testament to depict both marital and divine intimacy.