Heaven In Your Home

217. Embodying Trust: How to Care for Yourself as You Care for Others

31 mars 2025 | 30 min

In this deeply personal episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie shares her journey of embracing her role as a caregiver while also learning to release her burdens to God. Many women are carrying heavy loads—whether through motherhood, caring for aging parents, supporting loved ones, or simply navigating the many responsibilities of life. In this conversation, Francie unpacks how to steward your body, mind, and spirit while living in a caregiving role, and how to find rest in God’s design for you.

She explores practical, embodied ways to release stress, regulate your nervous system, and truly give your cares to the Lord—not just in theory, but in daily practice. If you’re feeling weary, burdened, or stretched thin, this episode is a must-listen.

Discussion Points:

Why Francie began embracing her role as a caregiver instead of resisting it.
How caregiving is a reflection of God’s heart—as an advocate, a provider, and a nurturer.
The spiritual and physical cost of constantly giving to others.
The shift in perspective from being a caregiver to one who also gives her cares to God.
How stress and anxiety show up in women’s bodies and the importance of nervous system regulation.
Practical tools for emotional and physical relief:

Key Takeaways:

Naming your role as a caregiver can help you embrace it instead of resisting it. God is our ultimate caregiver. When we advocate for our loved ones, He reminds us that He advocates for us. Giving our cares to God is an active practice. It requires both spiritual trust and physical action. Your body holds the stress you carry. Learning to support your nervous system through breathwork, prayer, and movement can make a huge difference. Prayer is the most powerful form of self-care. When we turn to God, we find true renewal beyond what the world offers. Setting boundaries (like limiting social media) can help protect our peace and keep us focused on what truly matters.

Resources Mentioned:

Tim Keller’s Teaching on Prayer – A sermon series that deeply impacted Francie’s approach to prayer. Breathwork Practices – Techniques like ocean breath and straw breathing for calming the nervous system. Bone Broth & Nourishing Foods – Simple, God-designed ways to support the body through nutrition.

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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216. Puberty and Periods with Megan from Body Talk Basics

24 mars 2025 | 52 min

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie sits down with Megan from Body Talk Basics to explore how we can understand and embrace the beauty of our female bodies. From puberty to periods, body awareness to holistic health, this conversation provides powerful insights for moms and daughters alike. Megan shares her journey of discovering the intricate and beautiful design of the female body and how understanding it has led her closer to God’s love. Whether you're navigating these transitions with your daughter or seeking a deeper appreciation of your own body, this episode is full of wisdom, encouragement, and practical tools.

Discussion Points:

Megan’s personal journey of moving from frustration with her female body to awe and respect for God’s design.
The importance of educating young girls about puberty in a way that fosters joy rather than shame.
How understanding the design of the female body can shift the narrative from burden to blessing.
How moms can better equip themselves to walk through puberty transitions with their daughters.
The impact of hormones on our cycles, moods, and overall health.
Practical tips for managing periods naturally, including nutrition, warming foods, and herbal remedies.
The role of rest and “Sabbath” in a woman’s monthly cycle.
The connection between female cycles and God's creation, including the lunar cycle.
Addressing body odor, skincare, and clean beauty choices for young girls.
Why puberty and body changes are an opportunity to deepen the mother-daughter bond.

Key Takeaways:

Education fosters confidence. When girls understand their bodies, they are less likely to feel shame and more likely to embrace their femininity with joy. God’s design is good. The female body is not a burden but a reflection of God’s intentional and loving creation. Pain is not normal. Period pain can often be a sign that the body needs more support through nutrition, rest, and natural remedies. Sabbath for the body. Just as God designed rest for the land and for weekly rhythms, a woman’s cycle benefits from intentional periods of rest. Practical tools matter. Simple changes—like warming foods, non-toxic deodorants, and natural skincare—can make a big difference in supporting a girl's transition through puberty. Mother-daughter connection is key. Walking through body changes with openness and education creates trust and deeper bonds between moms and daughters.

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About:

Megan Ziegenfus is a former middle school teacher, a women’s health enthusiast, and the creator of the course Body Talk Basics: Conversations About Puberty for Moms & Daughters. This course is designed to help both moms and daughters understand the changes that happen during puberty and bring them closer together in the process! ✿ Instagram: https://instagram.com/bodytalkbasics ✿ Website: www.bodytalkbasics.com ✿ Blog: www.bodytalkbasicsblog.com

Enjoy 10% off Body Talks Basics resources with code FRANCIE BTB Puberty Course (US Shipping)

BTB Puberty Course (International Shipping)

BTB Digital Puberty Course

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

215. Is This Normal? A No Shame Body Chat with an OBGYN

17 mars 2025 | 40 min

In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie sits down with Dr. Adrienne Browning, OB-GYN, for an open and impowering conversation about women's health, sexuality, and finding your voice at the doctor's office. If you've ever felt nervous, embarrased, or unsure about what to ask your doctor, this episode will equipyou with practical tips and confidence to advocate for your health.

Our discussion covered:

Many women struggle to ask health questions because of fear or embarrassment.
Understanding your body is a form of self-care and worship—not something to be ashamed of.
Sexual health matters at every stage—from puberty to postpartum, menopause, and beyond.
You deserve to have a trusting, informed relationship with your OB-GYN.

Key Takeaways:

How to Prepare for Your Doctor’s Visit – Learn how to ask questions and get the most out of your appointment.

Common Women’s Health Concerns – From menstrual health to perimenopause, menopause, vaginal dryness, and libido, Dr. Browning breaks it all down.

Why Painful Sex Is NOT Normal – Understanding when to seek help and what options exist for healing and pleasure.

Hormonal Health & Treatment Options – The truth about hormone replacement therapy, vaginal estrogen, and natural alternatives.

Postpartum & Pregnancy Sex – How to navigate intimacy during and after pregnancy with confidence and care.

Resources Mentioned:

A Tired Woman’s Guide to Passionate Sex by Lori Mintz.
Pain-Free Intimacy – A program for overcoming vaginismus and painful sex.

About Dr. Adrianne Browing:

Adrianne Cones Browning, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist dedicated to providing compassionate care to women across all life stages. She earned her medical degree from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas and completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Baylor University Medical Center. With a special interest in empowering women to engage actively in their health, Dr. Browning offers comprehensive gynecologic services. Her extensive experience includes managing complicated pregnancies and obstetric emergencies, honed over seven years as an OB/GYN hospitalist. Fluent in both English and Spanish, Dr. Browning is committed to making healthcare accessible and informative for a diverse patient population. Outside of her medical practice, she is a devoted wife and mother of three, actively involved in her children's activities and passionate about fostering independence and resilience through leadership roles in youth organizations.

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

214. Caring for Your Good Body - Functional Nutrition with Leslie Bumpas

10 mars 2025 | 50 min

In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie sits down with mentor and functional nutrition expert Leslie Bumpas to discuss caring for your body holistically. Leslie shares her deep wisdom on aging gracefully, navigating hormonal changes, and making informed health decisions based on God’s design. This conversation is an invitation to steward your body well—without getting caught up in fads, but instead embracing a lifestyle that fosters longevity, vitality, and overall well-being.

Your body is a gift from God, and taking care of it is an act of stewardship and worship.
Aging well is possible—you don’t have to fear the changes, but rather prepare and embrace them.
Many health struggles (fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, etc.) can be alleviated with proper nutrition and lifestyle shifts.
You don’t have to buy into every trend—understanding the core of functional nutrition helps you make wise choices for your health.

Key Takeaways: Understanding Hormonal Shifts – Learn how perimenopause and menopause impact your energy, mood, and metabolism, and what to do about it.

Supporting Your Body Through Nutrition – Discover how food can be medicine and how simple shifts in diet can radically improve your well-being.

The Role of Stress & Detoxification – Learn how stress impacts hormones and why detoxification is essential for long-term health.

Aging with Grace & Strength – Leslie shares her personal journey of watching her mother’s health decline and why she chose a different path. Practical Steps You Can Take Today – From lab testing to daily habits, learn actionable strategies to optimize your health without overwhelm.

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Leslie Bumpas and explore her work here

Leslie’s Lemon Liver Flush here

About Leslie Bumpas:

Deep in Leslie’s heart, she always longed to heal people. In fact, when she was young, she wanted to be a doctor. When her kiddos went off to school, she decided to finally follow her passion: nutrition and wellness. She works in a field that she loves as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner™ certified by the Nutritional Therapy Association™.

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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213. Closing the Pleasure Gap - Growing Skills to Enjoy More Pleasure

17 februari 2025 | 32 min

In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie Winslow unpacks the third essential ingredient for cultivating a thriving, nourishing sex life in marriage: growing practical skills. She invites listeners to move beyond mindset shifts and embrace actionable steps to experience deeper intimacy, pleasure, and connection. With grace and vulnerability, Francie explains why developing skills isn’t just about mechanics but about creating space for growth, curiosity, and joy in the bedroom.

What You’ll Learn:

How adopting a growth mindset can transform your intimate connection.
The importance of honoring your body’s design and exploring God-given pleasure.
Practical techniques to enhance intimacy, including communication and physical skills.
Ways to overcome fear and shame to fully engage with your sexuality.

Takeaway Tip: Discover the power of integrating breath, movement, and intentional connection with your body and your spouse for a more fulfilling sex life.

Listen now to learn how growing skills can help you and your spouse experience intimacy as God intended!

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

Pre-Order Today: Permission for Pleasure: Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

Inside this 90 minute masterclass Francie will get practical. Explore the God-given design of your body and the gift of intimacy in Francie Winslow's 90-minute masterclass. Learn to practically embrace the beauty of your sexuality, and experience deeper connection with your spouse. From understanding arousal to practical techniques for pleasure, this session invites you to step into a vision of intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Register Here.

Start Here: 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Get Connected: Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

212. It’s About Time - Reviving Your Sexual Intimacy

10 februari 2025 | 34 min

Episode Summary: In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie Winslow dives into the essential role of time in cultivating a flourishing and nourishing sex life. Building on the foundational idea of valuing God’s design for intimacy, Francie explores how intentionality and margin can transform your connection with your body, your spouse, and God’s vision for your sexuality.

What You’ll Learn:

Why stewarding your sexuality is like tending a garden—it requires time, care, and attention.
Practical ways to integrate body awareness and sexual connection into your daily life.
How margin and prioritization can help nurture intimacy, even in the busiest seasons of life.
Encouragement to honor the gift of your body and sexuality as part of God’s good design.

Join Francie as she shares heartfelt stories, biblical encouragement, and practical tools to help you create space for healing, growth, and joy in your intimate life.

Listen now to discover how prioritizing your sexuality can bear lasting fruit in your marriage and beyond!

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

Pre-Order Today: Permission for Pleasure: Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

Inside this 90 minute masterclass Francie will get practical. Explore the God-given design of your body and the gift of intimacy in Francie Winslow's 90-minute masterclass. Learn to practically embrace the beauty of your sexuality, and experience deeper connection with your spouse. From understanding arousal to practical techniques for pleasure, this session invites you to step into a vision of intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Register Here.

Start Here: 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Get Connected: Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

211. From Shame to Joy: Reclaiming the Gift of Pleasure in Your Story- UPDATE

3 februari 2025 | 35 min

Episode Summary: In this episode, Francie Winslow invites us to reflect on our relationship with pleasure and sexuality through the lens of God’s design. Drawing from scripture and her personal healing journey, Francie explores how shame, cultural narratives, and misbeliefs have distorted our understanding of intimacy. She shares practical insights into reconnecting with our bodies, valuing pleasure as a divine gift, and embracing a garden vision of intimacy—naked, unashamed, and deeply connected to God’s heart.

What You’ll Learn:

How our nervous system shapes our relationship to pleasure.
The importance of rewiring our mindset to align with God’s blessing over our sexuality.
Practical steps to rediscover joy and connection in intimacy.
Why valuing pleasure is foundational to a thriving sex life.

Join Francie as she encourages us to invite God into our story, heal our foundations, and reclaim the beauty of intimacy as He intended.

Listen now and rediscover the goodness of God’s gift of sexuality!

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

Pre-Order Today: Permission for Pleasure: Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

Inside this 90 minute masterclass Francie will get practical. Explore the God-given design of your body and the gift of intimacy in Francie Winslow's 90-minute masterclass. Learn to practically embrace the beauty of your sexuality, and experience deeper connection with your spouse. From understanding arousal to practical techniques for pleasure, this session invites you to step into a vision of intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Register Here.

Start Here: 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Get Connected: Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

210. Three Essential Elements to Pleasure in Marriage

20 januari 2025 | 33 min

In this transformative episode of the Heaven in Your Home podcast, Francie Winslow invites listeners on a deeply personal and spiritual journey to rediscover God's design for sexual intimacy in marriage. Drawing from her own experiences of struggle, healing, and growth, Francie explores how valuing sexuality, creating margin for connection, and developing practical skills can breathe life into intimacy, strengthen marital bonds, and deepen spiritual connection.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Valuing Sexuality: Why honoring and embracing our God-given sexual design is essential for healing and intimacy.
Making Margin: How intentionality in creating time for connection fosters deeper love, joy, and healing.
Growing Skills: The importance of learning practical tools to enhance intimacy and break free from shame.

Francie also addresses common misconceptions and cultural narratives about sexuality, offering a gospel-centered perspective that celebrates pleasure as a gift from God. With her trademark vulnerability, she shares how this journey of transformation is not only deeply personal but also profoundly spiritual.

Highlights:

Personal testimony of overcoming shame and discovering freedom in God’s design for sexuality.
Encouragement to prioritize intimacy amidst the busyness of life.
Practical insights for integrating spiritual and physical intimacy in marriage.
An invitation to a live masterclass for deeper exploration of these topics.

Key Takeaway Sexual intimacy is not just a physical act but a holy space where healing, joy, and connection with God and your spouse converge. By valuing, prioritizing, and growing in this area, you can unlock a ripple effect of beauty and restoration in every aspect of your life.

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

Pre-Order Today: Permission for Pleasure: Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

Inside this 90 minute masterclass Francie will get practical. Explore the God-given design of your body and the gift of intimacy in Francie Winslow's 90-minute masterclass. Learn to practically embrace the beauty of your sexuality, and experience deeper connection with your spouse. From understanding arousal to practical techniques for pleasure, this session invites you to step into a vision of intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Register Here.

Start Here: 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Get Connected: Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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209. Reclaiming Pleasure: A Journey of Healing

13 januari 2025 | 28 min

Welcome back to NEW episodes of the Heaven in Your Home podcast with Francie Winslow. Francie is back at the microphone after a season of personal challenges and reflection, with fresh enthusiasm to help you understand the beauty of your body and sexuality in the context of your faith. Your body is good, a temple of the Holy Spirit.

We are diving into the often-taboo topic of female pleasure and sexuality, exploring how shame and disconnection can hinder intimacy in marriage. Let’s reclaim our understanding of pleasure as a gift from God. And, let’s talk about the healing and restorative power of sexual intimacy within a Christian framework.

Episode Highlights:

Return from a Season of Reflection

The Importance of the Body in Faith

Exploring Female Pleasure and Sexuality

Navigating Sexuality in Christian Life

Healing and Reclaiming Pleasure

Embracing Pleasure and Vulnerability

The Design of Pleasure: Understanding Our Bodies

Invitation to Explore: Valuing Pleasure in Marriage

Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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208. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Ten, How Often Should I Be Having Sex

26 augusti 2024 | 37 min

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.

This is a loaded question. Stop “should-ing” on yourself, especially when it comes to your marriage. “Should” is a word that connotes a duty or a chore…who wants that? Let’s reframe the question moving forward.

Rather, let’s focus on the benefits of an active and growing sex life. While we can focus on the many health benefits, what if we flip the question and understand what’s behind your questions about “how often.”

In this episode you’ll be encouraged to reframe the way you think about frequency or differing sex drives. Listen in and hear a more helpful approach to choosing intimacy and connection.

Resources Mentioned:

The 10 Health Benefits of Regular Sex. Here

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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207. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Nine, Sex Toys and Vibrators

19 augusti 2024 | 31 min

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.

What’s okay for Christian marriage in the bedroom?

Maybe that’s the wrong question. Married sex can be a playground, filled with creativity and adventure. In this episode, we’ll reframe the question and perhaps help you process and give yourself permission for a little bit of adventure and freedom in your marriage bed. God created you in a wonderful way and designed married intimacy as celebration.

The bodies of a husband and wife are designed to fit together perfectly and there isn’t a mandate saying you need to add anything. Sex toys are simply tools that you can introduce to your married intimacy “menu.” Consider these thoughts on sex toys as you process what is good for your marriage.

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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206. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Eight, Pleasure and Orgasm with Bonny Burns

12 augusti 2024 | 40 min

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.

Are you tuned into your female body? Often, even bringing up the topic of the clitoris or vagina can cause Christian women to shut down. As Bonny shares, when you have education about something, it becomes less scary. And, yet, most women don’t have much understanding of their genitalia.

Bonny breaks down the science and the scriptures to give you permission to know your body and understand how your amazing female body works. In this chat we talk about anatomy, desire, low drives/high drives, growth mindset, loving your female body, arousal, orgasm, communication and shifting gears toward more mutual satisfaction in the bedroom and so much more. Bonny is the mentor we all want on these topics.

More about Bonny Burns:

Bonny Burns works to empower the wife with low sexual interest, little sex drive, and possibly a sexless marriage through science, scripture, and stories. She writes at oysterbed7.com and podcasts at Sex Chat for Christian Wives. You can find her ministry to women who have experienced sexual betrayal at strongwives.com. She earned a Christian Counseling certification (not licensure) in 2015 and in December, 2019, she completed a Bachelor of Science in counseling psychology from Liberty University. She is married to Dave for over 30 years and is a mother to three adult sons.

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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205. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Seven, Your Wonderful Female Body - Orgasm Part 1

5 augusti 2024 | 25 min

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.

Orgasms are a gift created, formed and given straight from the heart of God. This sweet gift will bless your marriage, will bless your interaction with your husband and will give you a glimpse of the pleasure and the wonder that we'll have for eternity with God, where you are lost in wonder and lost in love.

In this episode you will learn more about orgasms, including types of orgasm and the intention of orgasm. In addition to the practicals, you will be given a little bit of vision for thinking about orgasm and realizing that it is not the highest goal of our sexual intimacy, but it is an incredible and holy gift that you are worthy of experiencing.

This teaching is packed with detail and insight. Be equipped and be encouraged as you continue to educate yourself on your wonderful female body.

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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204. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Six, The Science of Sex

29 juli 2024 | 18 min

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.

In this episode, Francie talks about...

The science behind God’s good gift of intimacy.
The GOODNESS of God in our biology and all the amazing God-inspired wonders that happen on a physiological level in our mind, body and emotions when we enjoy the gift of intimacy.
The fact that there is a grand narrative … the love story of God ... the very Gospel … embedded into the nature of sexuality, marriage, and into the story of husband and wife.
How our bodies - our very most private parts, our brains, our hormones, our emotions and our relationships - testify to God’s wisdom, creativity, and genius- all by Him, for Him and for His glory.
Romans 11:36- For EVERYTHING comes from Him- and exists by His power and intended for His glory.

A prayer to see God’s good design on our bodies:

God, it’s clear that there’s so much resistance in this area. But I know you to be a God of breakthrough, healing and restoration. I ask for your re-alignment in my mindset on sex, my body, and the gift of intimacy in my marriage. Help me to discover your view, your intention for my body, my sexuality, my family and my household. Help me embrace that my body is GOOD. Help me to see and celebrate your power, goodness and wisdom that is revealed in my body- this temple in which you delightfully dwell.

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

203. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Five, High and Low Libidos

22 juli 2024 | 32 min

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.

What do I do if I have a higher drive than my husband? What should I do if my sex drive seems non-existent?

Today’s episode is a fresh perspective and discussion as we unpack sexual desire and high and low libidos, which happens to be one of the most frequently asked questions.

Education and understanding can lead to celebration, therefore let’s discuss the sexual response cycle, spontaneous desire vs. responsive desire and factors that contribute to seasons of higher/lower seasons of spontaneous desire.

Let’s get equipped and be encouraged as we seek to see sex and connection through a fresh lens.

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

202. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Four, Foreplay Husband Chat

15 juli 2024 | 29 min

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.

Let’s continue the conversation on foreplay with a chat to encourage and equip husbands. (Wives will be encouraged, too). Let’s continue to reframe foreplay and the unique beauty of masculinity and femininity. In this chat, you’ll be encouraged as we discuss:

Being a man of strength, with unique strength to serve your bride.
Becoming an expert of your wife
Removing the duty perspective and helping your wife flourish
Foreplay as an opportunity to go at the pace of her pleasure and treasure her from head to toe
What it looks like practically to serve with sexual strength before and during foreplay

GET THE GUIDE: Foreplay Guide for Husbands and Wives here

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

201. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Three, Foreplay

8 juli 2024 | 35 min

200. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Two, Love and Sex with Nancy Houston

1 juli 2024 | 37 min

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you equipping with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.

In today's episode, we have rich conversations with a licensed counselor and sex therapist Nancy Houston. Nancy offers wonderful insight and compassion into the profound connections between love, sex, and healing. We discuss:

The spiritual mystery and depth to our sexuality
Emotional and soul connection in marriage
How to keep sex on the “front burner”
Power and beauty of the feminine body
Identifying what’s informed your view of sex and understanding how you may be modeling your sex life accordingly
Working through sexual trauma through sharing your story (or receiving the story of another)
Normalizing, rather than demonizing, our sexuality
Styles of attachment (healthy and unhealthy)

About Nancy Houston:

Nancy Houston is an author, speaker, Executive Leadership Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist. She loves to help people grow into their full potential, empowering them to be truly alive. Nancy has been married to the love of her life for almost 50 years. Together they have four wonderful married sons and six adorable grandchildren. Nancy is the author of Love and Sex and Then God Made A Woman: Unwrapping Female Sexuality.

Resources Mentioned:

A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy by Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau, Jeff Durham, et al.

Then God Made A Woman: Unwrapping Female Sexuality by Nancy Houston

Enjoy!: The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Joyce and Clifford Penner

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

199. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week One, Stewarding Your Sexuality

24 juni 2024 | 43 min

Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you equipping with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.

His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I will set you over much. Enter into the joy of your master.’ Matthew 25

When you think about the parable of the talents your mind instantly gravitates toward stewarding your finances, your gifts, or even your health. But, have you ever thought about the faithfulness that might flow from stewarding your sexuality?

We get to steward the gift of our sexuality, with purpose and intention over the course of our life. And, faithfulness brings great benefits,including the unity that leads to fruitfulness within the context of marriage. Sex is not a duty, not a chore, not something to check off your list. It is something to enjoy, to pursue, to delight and to receive great pleasure.

Let’s learn a fresh viewpoint on stewardship and experience the joy of our Master.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

198. Bigger Than a “Sex Talk” - Tools to Help You Teach Your Kids about Sex

17 juni 2024 | 51 min

There are simple ways to have big conversations. You can purposefully plant seeds of God’s Word into the hearts of your children. Realizing it’s not about a “sex talk," you can be equipped to disciple your children with frequent touch points, vulnerability and humility.

Let’s lean into the goodness of God and choose to walk in His peace, His joy and His celebration through shared language. That’s what Heaven in Your Home Family Music is all about.

In today’s episode we welcome Kathryn Brunner, my real life friend who is a beautiful singer/songwriter who collaborated to bring Heaven in Your Home Family Music to your home. We will unpack the vision, the purpose and the meaning behind these culture-shifting songs.

Listen in, be equipped and encouraged as you take hold of the JOY and CELEBRATION of God and the crown of His creation, YOU!

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Related Episodes:

Body Talks with Kids Series, Episode 96 - 99

Shifting Culture through Music in your Home, Episode

Teaching Your Kids about Sex with Kristen Miele, Episode 141

About Kathryn Brunner:

Heaven in Your Home Family Music is a beautiful collaboration with Kathryn Brunner. Kathryn is a seminary trained singer-songwriter and music educator.

She lives in the DC Metro area with her husband and two daughters whom she homeschools. Kathryn is fiercely passionate about equipping families to walk faithfully in the truth of God’s word. Heaven in Your Home Family Music is an outworking of that passion. With an educator’s mindset, she is also driven to help children grow in an understanding of music to equip them to serve their communities and the world.

She is the founder of Musik at Home, an online music education studio for children ages 0-10 where she offers vibrant early childhood and piano courses that are available on the web, mobile app, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

197. Helping Your Kids Navigate Healthy Sexual Development with Kristen Miele

10 juni 2024 | 58 min

Let’s continue the conversation about helping your kids navigate healthy sexual development. This discussion was held inside The Circle group mentorship with invited guest teacher Kristen Miele, who’s a dedicated educator with Biblically based frameworks.

This discussion touches on self-soothing, pornography and many other questions that you may face as a parent as you seek to disciple your child in truth and love.

Related Episodes:

Shifting Culture through Music in Your Home, Episode 112

Body Talks with Kids: Clarity, Confidence and the Critical Need to Shift the Conversation, Episode 96

Body Talks with Kids: Celebrating the Body, Celebrating God, Episode 99

About Sex Ed Reclaimed:

Sex Ed Reclaimed existes to break the cycle of silence in the Christian world on the topic of sex with Sex Ed Reclaimed, LLC as a premier choice for adults seeking to honestly engage the next generation. Sex Ed Reclaimed specializes in God honoring and accessible sex ed for children 3 to18 years old. Find resources here.

About Kristen Miele:

Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, has been educating youth on the topic of sex for the last 12 years. She’s taught in hundreds of diverse settings including 2 different countries. Kristen has experience teaching ages 3 and up on content related to sex and sexuality. The vision for Sex Ed Reclaimed came to her in November 2021 and it became an LLC in 2022. Kristen has one daughter, Emma Joy, who is 4 years old. She’s been married to Anthony since 2012. They live in Columbus, Ohio with their daughter and a very fat cat.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Connect with Francie:

196. Navigating Healthy Sexual Development & Self-Discovery with Your Kids

3 juni 2024 | 42 min

We’re talking about sex and our kids. How do we talk to our kids about sex? About their bodies? What’s normal? And, what do we do about hot topics like touching themselves?

This episode is actually a peek inside The Circle, the group mentorship that meets for monthly live teaching. This is a more in depth conversation about navigating healthy sexual development in our kids, through the ages and stages, based on this core framework:

Sex is good and of God
Sexual curiosity is natural
Sexual responsiveness is natural
Sexual responsibility belongs to each person
Mutual respect and Biblical values are the guide for all sexual relationships

Episodes Mentioned:

Stewarding Sexuality Series, Episodes 142-145, here

Resources Mentioned:

Sex Facts for the Family, Clifford and Joyce Penner, here

Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start, Clifford and Joyce Penner, here

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Connect with Francie:

195. Sexual Celebration with Alexa PenaVega (Most-Loved Episode Replay)

20 maj 2024 | 40 min

Way better than anything Hollywood could ever portray, today’s guest Alexa PenaVega shares her vulnerable testimony of finding more in her marriage. How do you go from a wife who really doesn’t feel very excited about physical intimacy to finding celebration and joy?

In this episode, Alexa and Francie chat about the fruitfulness that has flowed from pursuing oneness, their callings as mothers to disciple their children and be the best source for all things, including sex.

Note: This episode endured technology challenges and you may note uneven audio levels. Thank you for your patience with the audio, but the contents of the conversation are filled with beautiful truth, testimony and thoughtful ideas.

About Alexa PenaVega:

You may know Alexa PenaVega as an actress from hit shows like Spy Kids. But, today you can hear more about her desire to honor her husband, Carlos PenaVega, and pursue a mutually satisfying sexual relationship. Their book, What if Love is the Point is a must-read, overflowing with both laughter and honest reflections, the PenaVegas’ incredible story—from the red carpet, Spy Kids movies, and Big Time Rush to Dancing with the Stars to marriage and now parenthood will encourage you.

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Connect with Francie:

194. Introducing: Strong Foundations for Married Sex

13 maj 2024 | 23 min

You have permission to break free from silence and shame and show up in a different way.

Perhaps you’ve experienced silence or unhelpful messages about your body and your sexuality. You’ve heard about sex being a man’s need or a wife’s duty. You’ve been told your body is a stumbling block and that sexual desire is dirty. The “don’t do it, don’t do it” message is ingrained in your brain, even if you’re already married.

It’s no wonder you show up to marriage with questions and even some confusion, unable to access desire or express passion. While you want to find answers and learn how to make the shift from “don’t do it” to fully embracing the beauty of the marriage bed, there’s a lot of silence, hurt and unhelpful messages out there that keep us stuck.

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Learn about a brand new resource developed to help you get a new lens, a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex.

The Strong Foundations course provides a comprehensive guide to starting the conversation and building a strong foundation for a healthy and fulfilling marriage.

You’re Invited to Learn in the New Growth Course: 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well, CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Connect with Francie:

193 From Purity Culture to the Goodness of Playful Intimacy

6 maj 2024 | 25 min

192. Prioritizing Growth while Parenting Little Ones

22 april 2024 | 25 min

191. Reframe: Sexual Activity vs. Sexual Intimacy

15 april 2024 | 26 min

Friend, this chat is critical. As we attempt to reframe our view of sex, we are missing the mark if we continue to focus on a narrow and limiting view of “sexual activity” vs. the oneness and meaning that comes through “sexual intimacy.”

Let’s unpack the differences, think about how we got here and how we find a way forward. And, let’s embrace a lifestyle of love making, where intimacy permeates every aspect of a marriage.

We’ll dig into these topics:

The traditional view of sex as solely sexual activity is limited and fails to capture the depth and beauty of sexual intimacy.
A more aligned with design view of sex, sexual intimacy, which involves vulnerability, communication, and connection, and extends beyond the bedroom into all aspects of a marriage.
Practicals for creating a lifestyle of love making prioritizes intellectual, physical, and emotional intimacy, creating a more integrated and fulfilling experience.
Encouragement to have open conversations in your marriage about your sexual experiences and work towards deepening their sexual intimacy.

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well

CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Connect with Francie:

190. Defining Integration

8 april 2024 | 17 min

189. The Art of Calming Stress

25 mars 2024 | 39 min

188.The Holiness of Hard

18 mars 2024 | 40 min

Walking through seasons of suffering can feel lonely, isolating and can even create a debilitating spiral of despair. Regardless of what your hard looks like, in this episode you’ll be equipped and encouraged as Francie shares her personal journey of embracing the challenges in her life and how it has reshaped her perspective on suffering.

Key takeaways include:

Emphasizing the importance of living embodied, Francie discusses the significance of caring for our bodies amidst hardship and how it intersects with our spiritual well-being.
The episode delves into the crucial role of self-care in nurturing our spiritual and emotional health, highlighting its profound impact on our overall well-being.
Drawing from personal encounters, Francie shares stories of resilience and vulnerability in others who are experiencing hardship, reflecting on the valuable lessons learned from their journeys.

Related Episodes:

Finding Breakthrough from Anxiety, here

When Things Aren’t As They Should Be, here

Returning to Our First Love and Walking Through Suffering, here

Sex in Seasons of Suffering, here

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You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Connect with Francie:

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187. Grieving Sexual Sin in the Church; Questions to Process

4 mars 2024 | 42 min

186. Called to Pleasure: Rest, Arousal, Sensuality and Female Design

19 februari 2024 | 27 min

185. Living with Tension in Mothering: Sacrifice or Rest

12 februari 2024 | 34 min

184. Trading Fear for Freedom - Sex is God’s Creation

5 februari 2024 | 24 min

183. 5 Vital Needs We’re Pursuing for More Growth

29 januari 2024 | 31 min

182. When Things Aren’t As They Should Be

11 december 2023 | 29 min

181. Best Gift I Gave My Husband This Year

4 december 2023 | 22 min

180. Intentional FUN in Marriage

27 november 2023 | 20 min

179. Discovering (and Owning) Your Feminine Beauty with Molly Rhodes

20 november 2023 | 53 min

Friend, get ready for a freedom chat in this rich conversation with Molly Rhodes, who is a fellow listener and Discipleship Circle member. In this conversation we have an honest, vulnerable chat about the amazing beauty of our feminine body and how to tap into the ways God designed us as women. It's a conversation that seeks to rekindle the awe and appreciation we should feel for our own femininity.

Many of us have been disconnected from our feminine beauty, and it's time to take notice, lean in and re-connect. Join us for this empowering conversation and find inspiration and encouragement to take note, embrace and flourish in the design God intended for women from the very beginning. This is a rich and insightful girlfriend chat that could transform your perspective on your own unique beauty and purpose.

About Molly:

Molly Rhodes is a passionate pursuer of Jesus and loves to see women come alive in their walk with Christ. She is a leader and coach in the Rise Up Queens community and helps women reconnect to their divinely inspired identity, their spouse, and God. Molly has been married to her husband, Thomas, for 19 years and believes in the power of God to restore emotional and physical intimacy through vulnerability, taking responsibility, and prayer. She lives in Dallas, Texas with her three boys and loves lifting weights and being a connoisseur of both brussels sprouts and great cupcakes.

Rise Up Queens conference information

Contact: [email protected]

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Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

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178. 5 Things to Share with Your Daughter (or Single Friend)

13 november 2023 | 28 min

177. Help, I’m Too Exhausted for Sex!

6 november 2023 | 26 min

176. Reclaiming Novelty - Monogamy Doesn’t Equal Monotony

30 oktober 2023 | 23 min

175. A Space to Encounter God, Our Keeper; Psalm 121 Meditation and Song

23 oktober 2023 | 24 min

174. Returning to Our First Love and Walking Through Suffering

16 oktober 2023 | 31 min

173. Hope After Pornography with Kristin Richardson

9 oktober 2023 | 54 min

We all have a story. And, our story informs and shapes our present reality, especially the ways we show up in the most intimate and vulnerable spaces. In this episode, you’ll hear a beautifully redemptive story. Kristin Richardson from the Fearless In Love podcast joins to share the journey she and her husband Todd made through the devastation of sexual brokenness.

While pornography is part of Todd’s story, there is greater depth behind that sin struggle. Kristin brings insight, understanding and so much wisdom as she shares how the Lord has brought restoration, healing and freedom as they walk in more joy in their marriage today than they could have ever imagined.

About Kristin Richardson:

Kristin Richardson has been married to her high school sweetheart, Todd, for 33 years and together they have ministered through “Resurrecting Sexuality” Conferences, RS Workbook studies, mentoring and coaching for the past five years. Through their story, they have experienced the power of the gospel and it has transformed their marriage. They’re passionate about sharing the hope of the gospel related to sexuality and the beauty and glory of God‘s design for sex. Kristin and Todd are blessed with three beautiful children plus two children in-loves and a precious grandson.

Currently they share their message through a podcast called Fearless in Love.

If you would like to contact them, please feel free to email [email protected]

You can also find Kristin on Instagram @kristin.richardson5

Related Episodes:

Pornography & Sexual Shame to Freedom with Joy Skarka, here Transformational Keys to Emotional Connection - Pt. 1 with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, here Stewarding Sexuality: Faithfulness Leading to Fruitfulness, here

Resources Mentioned:

Unwanted: How Sexual Brokenness Reveals Our Way to Healing, Jay Stringer Connection Codes, here

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Let’s keep the message moving. Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

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172. Motherhood and Sex: Feeling Alive in Both

2 oktober 2023 | 29 min

171. God, Sex and the Next Generation

25 september 2023 | 27 min

170. Navigating Painful Intercourse & Vaginismus with Jess & Matt Seitz

18 september 2023 | 41 min

A husband has a unique and powerful role in his wife’s healing journey, and in this episode you’ll hear from Jess and Matt Seitz as they share their story of navigating the pain and hurt of vaginismus. Through many years of enduring bad advice and hurtful counsel, their marriage connection remained strong. They share a powerful story of loving one another well, through sickness and, now, health.

Learn more about Pain Free Intimacy help and The Mind-Body-Sex Reset Vaginismus Program here.

About Jess:

Jess Seitz is an occupational therapist who specializes in pelvic health and vaginismus recovery. In her ministry, Pain Free Intimacy, Jess helps women find freedom and confidence through a comprehensive & holistic approach to break free from the mind-body-pain cycle of vaginismus to heal emotionally & physically so they can finally enjoy beautiful & fun sex the way God designed it to be. Jess’s passion and hope is for women to have pain-free, great sex without compromising their morals or complicating their recovery. Learn more at Pain Free Intimacy.

Related Episodes:

Healing and Growing through Sex Therapy with Tish Hedger, Ep 103

Your Wonderful Female Body - Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, Pt 1, Ep 115

Painful Intercourse and Vaginismus, Ep 147

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Let’s keep the message moving. Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

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169. Overcoming Vaginismus & Painful Sex with Jess Seitz

11 september 2023 | 48 min

Painful intercourse, known medically as vaginismus, is more common than you may believe. In today’s episode, you’ll hear a beautiful testimony of hope and recovery from Jess Seitz, founder of Pain Free Intimacy. Jess shares her story with grace and vulnerability in a refreshing and hopeful manner. You will hear about the mind, body, spirit connection and the importance of integration and connecting to your story, which may or may not be informed by trauma.

God made your body wonderfully. You are not broken and you are certainly not alone.

About Jess:

Jess Seitz is an occupational therapist who specializes in pelvic health and vaginismus recovery. In her ministry, Pain Free Intimacy, Jess helps women find freedom and confidence through a comprehensive & holistic approach to break free from the mind-body-pain cycle of vaginismus to heal emotionally & physically so they can finally enjoy beautiful & fun sex the way God designed it to be. Jess’s passion and hope is for women to have pain-free, great sex without compromising their morals or complicating their recovery. Learn more at Pain Free Intimacy.

Related Episodes:

Healing and Growing through Sex Therapy with Tish Hedger, Ep 103

Your Wonderful Female Body - Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, Pt 1, Ep 115

Painful Intercourse and Vaginismus, Ep 147

Finding Breakthrough from Anxiety, Ep 134

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Let’s keep the message moving. Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

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Healthy Sexuality Parent Guide

168. Margin Makes Room for Intimacy

4 september 2023 | 28 min

Reframe Conversation: Masturbation (#167)

28 augusti 2023 | 37 min

Sexual Desire & Your Wonderful Female Body (#166)

21 augusti 2023 | 35 min

Husband Chat: Loving Your Wife from Purity Culture to Pure Pleasure (#165)

14 augusti 2023 | 25 min

From Purity Culture to Pure Pleasure (#164)

7 augusti 2023 | 38 min

Freedom Chat: How You Talk about Your Body (#163)

31 juli 2023 | 25 min

Mentorship with Joyce and Clifford Penner (#162)

24 juli 2023 | 49 min

Let’s lean in and glean wisdom from pioneers in sexual discipleship, Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner. The Penners offer both theologically sound and practical wisdom on sexuality, pleasure, desire and growing a thriving sex life throughout your marriage. In today’s conversation we talk about:

Importance of education, understanding and communication
Creating a marvelous sex life
Intentionality and keeping your sex life alive through the seasons and stages of marriage
Healing and growing from shame and feeling “shut down” and disconnected from desire and sexuality
Finding the sweet spot in your marriage to build connection and a thriving sex life.

About Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner:

The Penners are best known for their pioneer work in encouraging people of all faiths to connect their sexuality with their belief system ─ helping them embrace sex as good and of God. Clifford is a licensed clinical psychologist, received a B.A. from Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota, earned an M.A. in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and holds a Ph.D. from Fuller’s Graduate School of Psychology. Joyce is a registered nurse and clinical nurse specialist, holds a B.S. in nursing from the University of Washington. Her master’s degree in psychosomatic nursing and nursing education is from UCLA. They work together as a team to counsel, teach and train.

Connect with them at www.passionatecommitment.com or contact them directly at [email protected].

Resources Mentioned:

Getting Your Sex Life Off to a Great Start by Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner

Enjoy!: The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner

The Married Guy's Guide to Great Sex by Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner

Restoring the Pleasure by Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner

Sex Facts for the Family by Joyce and Cliff Pennerby Dr. Clifordf and Joyce Penner

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

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Heaven in Your Home Family Music

How a Flourishing Wife Can Call Forth Holy Masculinity (#161)

17 juli 2023 | 38 min

Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey (#160)

10 juli 2023 | 63 min

In the beginning God created us male and female, with intention and purpose. Yet, more and more our culture seems to pit women against men, even to the point of not liking men and seeing their role as harmful. In this episode, we discuss the roots of toxic masculinity and the good news we can see in Biblical manhood (and womanhood) with esteemed scholar Nancy Pearcey, author of “The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes.” Our discussion includes:

Goodness of God’s design for male and female
Hostile cultural views of men and masculinity
Favorable data and good news about the impact and role of Jesus-following men
Need for healing and restoration as we seek to have a culture of honor
How to support Biblical manhood, supporting and developing image-bearing manhood

About Nancy Pearcy:

Nancy Pearcey is a bestselling author and speaker. A former agnostic, she was hailed in The Economist as “America’s preeminent evangelical Protestant female intellectual.” Her work has appeared in The Washington Post, The Washington Times, First Things, Human Events, American Thinker, Daily Caller, The Federalist, CNSNews, and Fox News. She has appeared on NPR, C-SPAN, and Fox & Friends. She is currently a professor and scholar in residence at Houston Christian University. Pearcey’s books have been translated into 19 languages and include Total Truth, The Soul of Science, Saving Leonardo, Finding Truth, Love Thy Body, and The Toxic War on Masculinity.

Connect with Nancy at www.nancypearcey.com

Related Episodes:

How a Flourishing Wife Can Call Forth Holy Masculinity Episode 102 Sexual Confusion in Culture & Our Kids Episode 146 Celebrating Gender: Goodness of Male and Female Episode 43

Resources Mentioned:

Love Thy Body by Nancy Pearcey

The Toxic War on Masculinity by Nancy Pearcey

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

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Foreplay: Husband Chat (#159)

26 juni 2023 | 30 min

Foreplay: Reframe & Celebration (#158)

19 juni 2023 | 36 min

Female Sexuality & Growth with Nancy Houston (#157)

12 juni 2023 | 38 min

Welcome back for part two of the conversation with a licensed counselor and sex therapist Nancy Houston. Nancy offers wonderful insight and compassion into the profound connections between love, sex, and healing. In this episode we discuss:

Permission given - God made you as a female to be sexual and your sexuality is beautifully designed
Getting familiar with your desire and your female body
Owning and expressing your want
Communication and pursuing each other in marriage
Foreplay and learning to receive as a woman
Mutual pleasure, mutual joy and mutual respect

About Nancy Houston:

Nancy Houston is an author, speaker, Executive Leadership Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist. She loves to help people grow into their full potential, empowering them to be truly alive. Nancy has been married to the love of her life for almost 50 years. Together they have four wonderful married sons and six adorable grandchildren.

Nancy is the author of Love and Sex and Then God Made A Woman: Unwrapping Female Sexuality.

Related Episodes:

Your Wonderful Female Body - Erogenous Zones, episode 107

Great Sex Grows…When I Tune Into My Body, episode 121

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The Mentionables selection is beautiful and they never use human models for their items, which gives it such an honoring tone as you’re shopping. No comparison or feelings of TMI as your browse, and it’s run by ladies who love the Lord! How fun is that!?!

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You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

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Finding Healing in Love & Sex with Nancy Houston (#156)

5 juni 2023 | 51 min

In today's episode, we have rich conversations with a licensed counselor and sex therapist Nancy Houston. Nancy offers wonderful insight and compassion into the profound connections between love, sex, and healing. We discuss:

The spiritual mystery and depth to our sexuality
Emotional and soul connection in marriage
How to keep sex on the “front burner”
Power and beauty of the feminine body
Identifying what’s informed your view of sex and understanding how you may be modeling your sex life accordingly
Working through sexual trauma through sharing your story (or receiving the story of another)
Normalizing, rather than demonizing, our sexuality
Styles of attachment (healthy and unhealthy)

About Nancy Houston:

Nancy Houston is an author, speaker, Executive Leadership Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist. She loves to help people grow into their full potential, empowering them to be truly alive. Nancy has been married to the love of her life for almost 50 years. Together they have four wonderful married sons and six adorable grandchildren.

Nancy is the author of Love and Sex and Then God Made A Woman: Unwrapping Female Sexuality.

Resources Mentioned:

A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy by Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau, Jeff Durham, et al.

Then God Made A Woman: Unwrapping Female Sexuality by Nancy Houston

Enjoy!: The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Joyce and Clifford Penner

Related Episodes:

Your Wonderful Female Body Series, start here

Great Sex Grows Series, start here

Francie Recommends:

Feel confident in your own skin with Mentionables.

A fresh and pretty item of lingerie every now and then is so fun!

The Mentionables selection is beautiful and they never use human models for their items, which gives it such an honoring tone as you’re shopping. No comparison or feelings of TMI as your browse, and it’s run by ladies who love the Lord! How fun is that!?!

Use code FRANCIE for 10% savings.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

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Beautiful Union: How God's Vision for Sex Points Us to the Good, Unlocks the True, and (Sort of) Explains Everything, by Joshua Ryan Butler

Sex in Seasons of Suffering

29 maj 2023 | 44 min

Finding Your Sexy as a Mom

22 maj 2023 | 19 min

A Bigger Vision of Sex with Joshua Butler

15 maj 2023 | 43 min

Sex is meant to point to something bigger, reflecting the goodness of a purposeful Creator. Our God is an intentional designer and His creation, including sex and sexuality, was designed to point to greater things. For centuries the church has disregarded the importance and meaning of the body and sex, yet this conversation helps us see there is a different way to see and celebrate the story of God.

Topics discussed include:

The union of man and woman point to a greater union with God, sex as a signpost.
The beauty of God’s story written on our bodies.
Moving from a rule based mindset to an image bearing mindset.
Duty language vs. beauty language.
Higher vision for singleness and marriage.
Holy masculinity and image bearing role of men.

About Josh Butler:

Joshua Ryan Butler serves as lead pastor of Redemption Tempe in Arizona. Josh is the author of Beautiful Union (and a few other books). Josh loves shifting paradigms, to help people who wrestle with tough topics of the Christian faith by confronting popular caricatures and replacing them with the real thing. He lives with his wife Holly and three children—Aiden, James, and Jacob—in Tempe, AZ. Find Josh at www.joshuaryanbutler.com

Resources Mentioned:

Related Episodes:

Stewarding Sexuality: Fresh & Transformational View, episode 142

Inner Healing, Sri Lankan Honeymoon & Sex for a Year, episode 1

Rethinking Sex: Recovering a Biblical Lens, episode 3

Sex Is a Signpost, episode 13

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming

a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Connect with Francie:

Uncovering Secrets of Great Sex with Shaunti Feldhahn

8 maj 2023 | 51 min

Prepare to be encouraged by a mentoring session with Shaunti Feldhahn. We are diving into sex and sexuality with Shaunti, as she shares her insight and clinical understanding and perspective. Some of the topics we covered in this conversation include:

Surprises that make all the difference.
Why sexuality matters.
A vision for intimacy.
Affirming insecure places.
Desire - types of desire and levels of desire.
God’s beautiful gift of sexuality for women.

About Shaunti Feldhahn:

Shaunti received her graduate degree from Harvard University and was an analyst on Wall Street before unexpectedly becoming a social researcher, best-selling author and popular speaker. Today, she applies her analytical skills to investigating eye-opening, life-changing truths about relationships, both at home and in the workplace.

Shaunti's books (including several with husband, Jeff) are known for their aha moments and relationship transformations! These groundbreaking research-based books, including For Women Only, The Kindness Challenge, and most recently, Secrets of Sex and Marriage have sold more than 3 million copies in 25 languages and are widely read in homes, counseling centers and corporations worldwide.

Find her new book, Secrets of Sex and Marriage: 8 Surprises That Make All the Difference, Shaunti Feldhahn, Dr. Michael Sytsma

Related Episodes:

High & Low Libido, episode 150

Your Wonderful Female Body - Sexual Desire, episode 109

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming

a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

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Connect with Francie:

Sex Chat for Christian Wives podcast

Listening to Your Body for Physical, Emotional, Spiritual, and Sexual Health

1 maj 2023 | 32 min

High & Low Libidos

24 april 2023 | 32 min

Betrayal & Sexual Addiction with Bonny Burns

17 april 2023 | 49 min

A tender, honest conversation as Bonny shares her vulnerable testimony and healing journey through deep betrayal caused by pornography and sex addiction in her marriage.

There is tremendous trauma and hurt in a marriage experiencing a death of trust. Bonny speaks into betrayal from a personal and clinical perspective, providing you with understanding, empathy and thoughtful steps to take toward healing for both partners.

If betrayal has touched your life, know you are not alone. There is great hope and healing possible, especially with the help of trained professionals and the power of the Holy Spirit.

Connect with Bonny Burns:

Bonny Burns works to empower the wife with low sexual interest, little sex drive, and possibly a sexless marriage through science, scripture, and stories. She writes at oysterbed7.com and podcasts at Sex Chat for Christian Wives. You can find her ministry to women who have experienced sexual betrayal at strongwives.com. She earned a Christian Counseling certification (not licensure) in 2015 and in December, 2019, she completed a Bachelor of Science in counseling psychology from Liberty University. She is married to Dave for over 30 years and is a mother to three adult sons.

Mentioned in this episode:

Related Episodes:

Pornography & Sexual Shame to Freedom with Joy Skarka, episode 138

Pleasure & Orgasm with Bonny Burns, episode 136

Transformational Keys to Emotional Connection with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, episode 131

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming

a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Connect with Francie:

Spiritual Intimacy with Jodie Berndt

10 april 2023 | 37 min

Painful Intercourse and Vaginismus

3 april 2023 | 29 min

Episode 146 Sexual Confusion in Culture & Our Kids

27 mars 2023 | 49 min

God is a good Creator, full of peace, joy and celebration. The enemy is the author of chaos. Times like this can feel overwhelming. We can choose to see chaos and become afraid, living in fear and becoming paralyzed. Or, we can choose to see the power and beauty of God and learn to carry His banner of celebration.

Let’s lean into the goodness of God and choose to walk in His peace, His joy and His celebration through shared language. That’s what Heaven in Your Home Family Music is all about.

In today’s episode we welcome Kathryn Brunner, my real life friend who is a beautiful singer/songwriter who collaborated to bring Heaven in Your Home Family Music to your home. We will unpack the vision, the purpose and the meaning behind these culture-shifting songs.

Listen in, be equipped and encouraged as you take hold of the JOY and CELEBRATION of God and the crown of His creation, YOU!

Listen to Heaven in Your Home Family Music:

Related Episodes:

Body Talks with Kids Series, Episode 96 - 99

Shifting Culture through Music in your Home, Episode

Teaching Your Kids about Sex with Kristen Miele, Episode 141

About Kathryn Brunner:

Heaven in Your Home Family Music is a beautiful collaboration with Kathryn Brunner. Kathryn is a seminary trained singer-songwriter and music educator.

She lives in the DC Metro area with her husband and two daughters whom she homeschools. Kathryn is fiercely passionate about equipping families to walk faithfully in the truth of God’s word. Heaven in Your Home Family Music is an outworking of that passion. With an educator’s mindset, she is also driven to help children grow in an understanding of music to equip them to serve their communities and the world.

She is the founder of Musik at Home, an online music education studio for children ages 0-10 where she offers vibrant early childhood and piano courses that are available on the web, mobile app, Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming

a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

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Episode 145 Stewarding Sexuality: Pursuing Generational Freedom

20 mars 2023 | 34 min

Episode 144 Stewarding Sexuality: Faithfulness Leading to Fruitfulness

13 mars 2023 | 36 min

Episode 143 Stewarding Sexuality: Healing From Lies and Wrong Thinking

6 mars 2023 | 45 min

Stewarding Sexuality: Fresh & Transformational View

27 februari 2023 | 36 min

Teaching Your Kids about Sex with Kristen Miele

20 februari 2023 | 51 min

We look to our Creator and see that sex is part of His creation, made with meaning, purpose and beauty. As you personally reclaim what God created and called good, the next step is to be able to have conversations with your kids.

There’s never been a more vital time for intentionality as we teach, lead and invest in our children's hearts and worldview.

In today’s conversation, my guest Kristen Miele will break down some of the hard questions that can cause stress for caring parents. Gain the confidence to clearly articulate answers and guide your children to understand their bodies and sexuality as it points back to our good God.

Rather than shame and silence, we can replace fear with curiosity and be empowered to have honest, consistent conversations that honor God and His gift of sexuality.

About Sex Ed Reclaimed:

Sex Ed Reclaimed existes to break the cycle of silence in the Christian world on the topic of sex with Sex Ed Reclaimed, LLC as a premier choice for adults seeking to honestly engage the next generation. Sex Ed Reclaimed specializes in God honoring and accessible sex ed for children 3 to18 years old. Find resources here.

10% off your purchase of a Sex Ex Reclaimed resource, use the code FRANCIEWINSLOW

About Kristen Miele:

Kristen Miele, founder of Sex Ed Reclaimed, has been educating youth on the topic of sex for the last 12 years. She’s taught in hundreds of diverse settings including 2 different countries. Kristen has experience teaching ages 3 and up on content related to sex and sexuality. The vision for Sex Ed Reclaimed came to her in November 2021 and it became an LLC in 2022. Kristen has one daughter, Emma Joy, who is 4 years old. She’s been married to Anthony since 2012. They live in Columbus, Ohio with their daughter and a very fat cat.

Related Episodes:

Shifting Culture through Music in Your Home, Episode 112

Body Talks with Kids: Clarity, Confidence and the Critical Need to Shift the Conversation, Episode 96

Body Talks with Kids: Celebrating the Body, Celebrating God, Episode 99

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

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Sexual Celebration with Alexa PenaVega

13 februari 2023 | 40 min

Before You Say “I Do” with Bethany Beal

6 februari 2023 | 48 min

All the things you wished you knew before you said I do.

Whether you’re engaged, newlywed or find yourself in a mentoring relationship, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on preparing for sex before you say, “I do.”

Join this vulnerable chat as a welcome Bethany Beal, from the Girl Defined ministry and podcast.

How should you prepare for your wedding night?

What advice and resources are helpful (and how to know if it’s not)?

What kinds of expectations should you set for the wedding night?

And, most importantly, this is an invitation to take a breath of fresh air and view physical intimacy as a journey that happens over the course of your marriage, not something you arrive at on your wedding night.

Tune in and get real talk about fears, insecurities, hygiene and even lubricants. Friend, this is a true girlfriend chat that I pray will bless you.

Resources Mentioned:

Sex, Purity, and the Longings of a Girl’s Heart: Discovering the Beauty and Freedom of God-Defined Sexuality, by Bethany Beal and Kristen Clark

More about Bethany Beal:

Bethany Baird is a Texas born and raised girl, wife, mother of two and is the cofounder of Girl Defined Ministries. You can learn more at girldefined.com or at the Girl Defined Show.

Related Episodes:

Inner Healing, Sri Lankan Honeymoon & Sex for a Year, Episode 1

Rethinking Sex: Recovering a Biblical Lens, Episode 3

Your Wonderful Female Body Series - Episode 104 to Episode 113

Great Sex Grows Series - Episode 119 to Episode 124

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

Connect with Francie:

The Soul of Shame, Curt Thompson

Pornography & Sexual Shame to Freedom with Joy Skarka

30 januari 2023 | 62 min

“God takes our brokenness and turns it into our passion.” Joy Skarka

With vulnerability and authenticity, Joy shares her story which includes sexual trauma that led to a struggle with pornography. As a girl struggling with porn, she felt isolation and carried tremendous shame. Yet, there is help and healing. And, we are never alone in our struggle.

This episode is a rich discussion across many topics including sexuality, discipleship, singleness and pornography, with encouraging theology and an unpacking of our need to be known, loved, and to give and receive love. We all experience some sort of sexual brokeness and are far from the naked and unashamed innocence God created in the garden. Let’s walk in more freedom, through vulnerability, and know that God cares about your sexuality.

Mentioned in this episode:

Authentic Intimacy

The Birds and the Bees

Good Pictures, Bad Pictures

Related Episodes:

Body Talks with Kids. Clarity, Confidence and the Critical Need to Shift the Conversation, Episode 96

Body Talks with Kids. Connecting to the Meaning of YOUR Body, Episode 97 Body Talks with Kids. Big Picture Vision, Small Phrases to Create Impact, Episode 98 Body Talks with Kids. Celebrating the Body, Celebrating God, Episode 99

More about Joy Skarka:

Joy Skarka is passionate about creating spaces to free women from sexual shame. She serves as Director of Discipleship for Authentic Intimacy, where she leads online small groups for women with unwanted sexual behavior. She coaches and teaches Christian leaders how to help women find freedom from sexual shame and pornography. I have a published chapter in Sanctified Sexuality: Valuing Sex in an Oversexed World. She is a graduate of Dallas Theological Seminary with a MA in Christian Education and jumped right into her doctorate. In 2021, she graduated with her Doctorate degree in Educational Ministry from DTS, focusing on helping women find freedom from sexual shame.

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

Connect with Francie:

Merry Marriage Gift Guide

Sex Toys & Vibrators

23 januari 2023 | 28 min

What’s okay for Christian marriage in the bedroom?

Maybe that’s the wrong question. Married sex can be a playground, filled with creativity and adventure. In this episode, we’ll reframe the question and perhaps help you process and give yourself permission for a little bit of adventure and freedom in your marriage bed. God created you in a wonderful way and designed married intimacy as celebration.

The bodies of a husband and wife are designed to fit together perfectly and there isn’t a mandate saying you need to add anything. Sex toys are simply tools that you can introduce to your married intimacy “menu.” Consider these thoughts on sex toys as you process what is good for your marriage.

Related Episodes:

Re-framing Novelty- How Monogamy Doesn't Equal Monotony, Episode 85 Becoming Sexually Adventurous - Pt. 2 with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill, Episode 132

Invitation to Discover Your Wonderful Female Body, Episode 104

Your Wonderful Female Body - Clitoris, Episode 105

Your Wonderful Female Body - G-spot, Episode 106

Your Wonderful Female Body - Erogenous Zones, Episode 107

Your Wonderful Female Body - 4 Stages of Sexual Response, Episode 108

Your Wonderful Female Body - Sexual Desire, Episode 109

Your Wonderful Female Body - Sexual Arousal, Episode 110

Your Wonderful Female Body - Orgasm Pt. 1, Episode 111

Your Wonderful Female Body - Orgasm Pt. 2, Episode 113

Resources mentioned:

We Vibe

Married Dance - use code MerryMarriage for savings

Unlock Your Orgasm: Through a Christian Lens, Bonny Burns

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Connect with Francie:

Pleasure & Orgasm with Bonny Burns

16 januari 2023 | 43 min

Your Good Body with Alisa Keeton

9 januari 2023 | 60 min

Finding Breakthrough from Anxiety

2 januari 2023 | 45 min

Blessing Your Body as a Christ Carrier- Replay

26 december 2022 | 27 min

Becoming Sexually Adventurous - Pt. 2 with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill

19 december 2022 | 24 min

Sex can be a great gift, full of pleasure and fun. But, it can also be a source of frustration, discouragement and even great wounding inside your marriage. Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill are back this week talking more about their own experience and encouraging you to find healing and freedom in your sexuality.

Sex is designed as a party for the woman…yet, we have been taught that sex is really something for the man and even a duty for a wife in marriage. Well, Phyllis is like the big sister you always wanted and she is sharing tips and ideas to embrace more adventure and more freedom as you celebrate what God called GOOD. Listen in and spur your thinking as you figure out what your unique “sexy” is in each and every season.

Learn more about Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill:

Phyllis & Glenn met at a summer camp in the Carolina mountains at age 15 and 16 in 1978, then married four years later. “We were ill-prepared for marriage and our first five years were horrific, with continuous disconnection and pain.” They have experienced healing and transformation in their marriage and bring valuable tools to couples to enrich marriages through connection.

Dive In With This Free Resource:

Break the cycle of frustration in your relationship. Stop feeling lonely in your marriage and learn how to connect the way you were created to. Click Here.

Get Marriage Help Today:

End the cycle of miscommunication and conflict in your marriage.Get marriage help today.

The Foundations Masterclass gives you the tools to communicate better starting now. No need to wait on an appointment to get help.

Use HEAVEN20 and receive a 20% discount on this foundational course. Click Here.

Get the Merry Marriage Gift Guide right here: Merry Marriage

Related Episodes:

Invitation to Discover Your Wonderful Female Body, Episode 104

Your Wonderful Female Body - Clitoris, Episode 105

Your Wonderful Female Body - G-spot, Episode 106

Your Wonderful Female Body - Erogenous Zones, Episode 107

Your Wonderful Female Body - 4 Stages of Sexual Response, Episode 108

Your Wonderful Female Body - Sexual Desire, Episode 109

Your Wonderful Female Body - Sexual Arousal, Episode 110

Your Wonderful Female Body - Orgasm Pt. 1, Episode 111

Your Wonderful Female Body - Orgasm Pt. 2, Episode 113

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

Connect with Francie:

Transformational Keys to Emotional Connection - Pt. 1 with Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill

12 december 2022 | 36 min

Sex without emotional connection is really just sexual activity. Today’s guests, Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill share keys to a healing journey toward true emotional connection. From the wounding that started on their honeymoon, they experienced years of disconnection. With years of training and application, they are now experiencing abundance. And, they have developed simple tools to help marriages experience “naked and unashamed” intimacy, just as God intended as we see in Genesis. Through Connection Codes, they offer a PROVEN, 4-minute tool that will give you the language to conquer conflict in marriage, find safety in intimacy and create a marriage and life you love

Don’t miss this encouraging episode.

Learn more about Dr. Glenn and Phyllis Hill:

Phyllis & Glenn met at a summer camp in the Carolina mountains at age 15 and 16 in 1978, then married four years later. “We were ill-prepared for marriage and our first five years were horrific, with continuous disconnection and pain.” They have experienced healing and transformation in their marriage and bring valuable tools to couples to enrich marriages through connection.

Dive In With This Free Resource:

Break the cycle of frustration in your relationship. Stop feeling lonely in your marriage and learn how to connect the way you were created to. Click Here.

Get Marriage Help Today:

End the cycle of miscommunication and conflict in your marriage.Get marriage help today.

The Foundations Masterclass gives you the tools to communicate better starting now. No need to wait on an appointment to get help.

Use HEAVEN20 and receive a 20% discount on this foundational course. Click Here.

Get the Merry Marriage Gift Guide right here: Merry Marriage

You’re Invited:

Keep learning with Francie! Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: Discipleship Circle

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click Here.

Connect with Francie:

Your Intimate Gift Guide

5 december 2022 | 20 min

Sex & Your Period

28 november 2022 | 38 min

Gratitude & Thanksgiving

21 november 2022 | 22 min

Growing Intimacy…Even When You Have Little Kids

14 november 2022 | 35 min

How Taking Hotel Dates Helps My Marriage Connection

7 november 2022 | 38 min

Building Strong Marriages that Weather Life’s Storms with Gary Thomas

31 oktober 2022 | 52 min

Great Sex Grows…When I See My Superpowers as a Wife

24 oktober 2022 | 17 min

Great Sex Grows…As I Communicate Honestly and Honoringly

17 oktober 2022 | 37 min

Great Sex Grows…When I See Sex as Fun

10 oktober 2022 | 32 min

Great Sex Grows…When I Tune Into My Body

3 oktober 2022 | 31 min

Great Sex Grows…When I Shift My Mindset

26 september 2022 | 23 min

Great Sex Grows - Introduction

19 september 2022 | 25 min

How Often Should I Be Having Sex?

12 september 2022 | 42 min

Growing Intimacy through Body Blessing & Shame Healing

5 september 2022 | 40 min

Your Wonderful Female Body - Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, Pt 2

29 augusti 2022 | 32 min

Your Wonderful Female Body - Pelvic Floor Health with Dr. Tanya Rowenhorst, Pt 1

22 augusti 2022 | 31 min

Your Wonderful Female Body - Resolution and the Ripple Effect of Sex

15 augusti 2022 | 23 min

Your Wonderful Female Body - Orgasm Pt. 2

8 augusti 2022 | 32 min

Shifting Culture through Music in Your Home

1 augusti 2022 | 22 min

Come along with me and let’s bring the truth of God into your home through the gift of music as we prayerfully prepare to launch Heaven in Your Home Family Music.

In this episode you’ll hear how a little rap based on 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 became a seed not only to plant truth in the hearts of my children, but one planted to bring my talented friend and musician Kathryn Brummer alongside to write beautiful songs based on teaching truths.

The catchiness of the rap caught on and all of my kids not only sing it while we’re in the kitchen or in the car, but that rap launched us into countless deeper conversations about the significance of God’s design, His heart for us, and His amazing plan for how we live in our bodies as male and female.

We want to see that happen for families all over the world. We want to see the life-shaping power of music, combined with truth filled theology, form our kids' worldviews and shift the culture of our homes from the inside out.

We want to invite you to join us in launching a music platform, Heaven in Your Home Family Music, offering families a foundation-building space to celebrate God’s wonderful design and truth through song.

We are prayerfully partnering with a producer and studio to bring the music to life THIS MONTH. Won’t you partner with us to make this happen.

Partner with Heaven in Your Home Family Music, click here.

Mentioned in this episode:

Everybody Has a Body: God Made Boys and Girls, by Monica Ashour

Before The Sex Talk: A Theology of the Body Approach for Parents and Mentors, by Linda Beth Noble and Linda Marie Stewart

Related Episodes:

Body Talks with Kids Episode 96: Clarity, Confidence and the Critical Need to Shift the Conversation

Body Talks with Kids Episode 97: Connecting to the Meaning of YOUR Body

Body Talks with Kids Episode 98: Big Picture Vision, Small Phrases to Create Impact

Body Talks with Kids Episode 99: Celebrating the Body, Celebrating God

Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

Thanks for joining Francie on this episode of Heaven in Your Home. We hope you’ll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered by Francie’s message.

Connect with Francie:

Grab the free guide, Five Truths about Sex

Your Wonderful Female Body - Orgasm Pt. 1

25 juli 2022 | 26 min

Your Wonderful Female Body - Sexual Arousal

18 juli 2022 | 34 min

Your Wonderful Female Body - Sexual Desire

11 juli 2022 | 35 min

Your Wonderful Female Body - 4 Stages of Sexual Response

4 juli 2022 | 27 min

Sex is a gift from God, given to you with intention and purpose. We’re continuing in the summer series, educating ourselves on our body so that we can live in a more celebratory tone when it comes to how we think about our bodies, our femininity and our sexuality.

Common views of sex are are often achored in the cultural assumption that sex = erection, entry, thrusting, ejeculation, resolution. Sex is a much more beautiful, layered and fruitful experience. And, the female body is created with incredible responses to complement the male response.

In this episode we will begin to unpack what your female body needs and what a more integrated connection between the brain and the body looks like for women. Women need engagement, time, stimulation and connection between the body and the brain.

Learn to become more aware of what is happening in your body, and tune in and pay attention to the way your body responds in desire, arousal, climax and resolution. This awareness leads to insight on how to wake up to your body and build more intimacy in your marriage.

Friend, let’s lean in and understand your wonderful female body and celebrate what God called good.

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

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Episode 107: Your Wonderful Female Body - Erogenous Zones

27 juni 2022 | 19 min

Episode 106: Your Wonderful Female Body - G-spot

20 juni 2022 | 13 min

Episode 105: Your Wonderful Female Body - Clitoris

13 juni 2022 | 20 min

Episode 104: Invitation to Discover Your Wonderful Female Body

6 juni 2022 | 15 min

Episode 103: Healing and Growing through Sex Therapy with Tish Hedger

30 maj 2022 | 50 min

Episode 102: How a Flourishing Wife Can Call Forth Holy Masculinity

23 maj 2022 | 38 min

Episode 101: Making Space for Margin and Rest

16 maj 2022 | 41 min

Episode 100: Healing Journeys, Fruitfulness and Celebrating 100 Episodes

9 maj 2022 | 36 min

Episode 99: Body Talks with Kids. Celebrating the Body, Celebrating God.

2 maj 2022 | 30 min

Episode 98: Body Talks with Kids. Big Picture Vision, Small Phrases to Create Impact.

25 april 2022 | 25 min

Episode 97: Body Talks with Kids. Connecting to the Meaning of YOUR Body.

18 april 2022 | 30 min

Episode 96: Body Talks with Kids. Clarity, Confidence and the Critical Need to Shift the Conversation.

11 april 2022 | 28 min

Episode 95: Pleasure Series Pt. 4 Sensual Massage: How Intimate Touch Could Be a Place of Breakthrough In your Marriage

28 mars 2022 | 23 min

Episode 94: Pleasure Series Pt. 3: Your Orgasm Questions with Dr. Jennifer Degler

21 mars 2022 | 40 min

Join my real-life sex mentor, Dr. Jennifer Degler, as we answer your questions about sexual pleasure and orgasm. We cover a range of topics, including sexual arousal, becoming more orgasmic, self-stimulation, constructive ways to talk with your spouse about sexual pleasure and what to do when things are hard.

We’re answering your questions because this is all God’s territory.

You’ll hear practical, straight talk and be encouraged to walk in more freedom as you pursue sexual intimacy in your marriage. Whether you’ve been married six months, six years or sixty years, listen in and learn about how your body works.

About Dr. Jennifer Degler:

Psychologist, life coach, author, speaker, wife, and mom, Dr. Jennifer Degler is passionate about helping people create healthy, successful relationships. As a lifelong Kentuckian and UK graduate, she bleeds blue for the Big Blue Nation. You won’t find her in a coffee shop (she thinks coffee tastes like dirt), but you are likely to find her kayaking and hiking with her high school sweetheart husband, Jeff, as they enjoy their newly empty nest. Her fabulous and funny adult children, Josie and Jake, delight in telling their friends that their mom runs a sex shop when, in reality, she founded CWIVES, a ministry to help Christian wives make their sex lives sizzle. Sex shop, ministry–sounds just the same to us too.

Do you need a mentor and a God-honoring place to learn about your sexuality? Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship. Spring enrollment is NOW OPEN and we’ll kick off the unit on Pleasure later this month. Click here to learn more.

And, Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

And, find a little something new to bring to your marriage bed at Married Dance. Use discount code MerryMarriage for 10% off site wide. Click here

Thanks for joining Francie on this episode of Heaven in Your Home. We hope you’ll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered by Francie’s message.

Connect with Francie:

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Episode 93: Pleasure Series Pt. 2: Female Anatomy, Orgasm 101 and Guiding Your Husband to Your Pleasure with with Dr. Jennifer Degler

14 mars 2022 | 43 min

Let’s reclaim erotic love…because God created it with great purpose. Jump back in to this celebratory series on growing your sexual pleasure and your orgasmic potential. Today you’ll be equipped and encouraged as Francie’s real-life mentor, Dr. Jennifer Degler, joins to outline practical understanding of your glorious female body. She’ll explain the sexual fire triangle that really fans the flame for your marred intimacy and talk about ways t0 help you become more orgasmic. This episode will help you continue to ditch any “religious” notions as you understand your anatomy and the mechanics of the female orgasm. Oh, friend let’s learn and celebrate the goodness of sexual pleausure.

About Dr. Jennifer Degler:

Psychologist, life coach, author, speaker, wife, and mom, Dr. Jennifer Degler is passionate about helping people create healthy, successful relationships. As a lifelong Kentuckian and UK graduate, she bleeds blue for the Big Blue Nation. You won’t find her in a coffee shop (she thinks coffee tastes like dirt), but you are likely to find her kayaking and hiking with her high school sweetheart husband, Jeff, as they enjoy their newly empty nest. Her fabulous and funny adult children, Josie and Jake, delight in telling their friends that their mom runs a sex shop when, in reality, she founded CWIVES, a ministry to help Christian wives make their sex lives sizzle. Sex shop, ministry–sounds just the same to us too.

Do you need a mentor and a God-honoring place to learn about your sexuality? Join the Discipleship Circle group mentorship community. Spring enrollment is NOW OPEN and we’ll kick off the unit on Pleasure later this month. Click here to learn more.

And, Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling, including sex therapy. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

And, find a little something new to bring to your marriage bed at Married Dance. Use discount code MerryMarriage for 10% off site wide. Click here

Thanks for joining Francie on this episode of Heaven in Your Home. We hope you’ll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered by Francie’s message.

Connect with Francie:

Please share Heaven In Your Home with your friends!

Episode 92: Pleasure Series Pt. 1: Reclaiming Your Orgasmic Potential

7 mars 2022 | 25 min

Episode 91: Replay of Episode 15- What Sex Tells Us about God

28 februari 2022 | 13 min

Episode 90: What Our Period Reveals

21 februari 2022 | 25 min

Episode 89: Sex as Stress Reliever

14 februari 2022 | 19 min

Episode 88: Sex Mentors - Why We Need Them and How to Find Them

7 februari 2022 | 31 min

Have you considered the value of having a mentor to help you grow your womanhood, femininity and your sex life? We tend to live pretty independently, but that’s not how God created us to live. We are created for community. It is easy to embrace the idea of mentorship when it comes to spiritual disciplines like prayer, Bible study, child-rearing…but what it would look like to have a mentor that can help you live more fully alive as a woman, in your sexuality. This is all God’s territory!

Listen in for some good ideas for inviting another woman into your life to explore the theology of the body, the beauty of the way God created women and how to celebrate sexuality and sexual pleasure. It can be as simple as deciding to read a book or listening to this podcast together.

A few resources Francie mentions:

Authentic Intimacy with Juli Slattery, click here

Rethinking Sexuality by Juli Slattery, click here

Dr. Jennifer Degler, click here

The Discipleship Circle by Francie Winslow (join the waitlist for Spring enrollment), click here

And, if you want to avoid the drift and lean into your marriage connection, Join the Jumpstart Your Marriage Connection course. This 5 part study will provide teaching, practicals and declarations to help you grow your marriage connection. Join the Jumpstart Your Marriage Connection, click here

To subscribe and get more resources from Francie, click here

And, Francie is partnered with MyCounselor.Online as a resource for Biblically based counseling. You’ll receive a 25% discount on your first session. Click here

And, Francie’s favorite place to find resources to bring a little something to the marriage bed is Married Dance. Use discount code MerryMarriage for 10% off site wide. Click here

Thanks for joining Francie on this episode of Heaven in Your Home. We hope you’ll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered by Francie’s message.

Connect with Francie:

Please share Heaven In Your Home with your friends!

Episode 87: Battle for Your Beauty: Purity Culture, Body Blessing and Loving without Shame

31 januari 2022 | 30 min

Episode 86: Fantasy in Marriage- Is It Ok, and if so, How?

24 januari 2022 | 28 min

Episode 85: Re-framing Novelty- How Monogamy Doesn't Equal Monotony

17 januari 2022 | 24 min

Episode 84: Invitation to Jumpstart Your Marriage

10 januari 2022 | 10 min

Episode 83: Wife Coaching: Finding the Hero in Your Husband w/ Juli Slattery

3 januari 2022 | 36 min

Episode 82: Growing Your Marriage on Purpose- How to Build Future Intimacy by Remembering

13 december 2021 | 20 min

Episode 81: Power of Early Morning Sex

29 november 2021 | 16 min

Episode 80: Gratitude Shifting That Shifts Your Attitude

22 november 2021 | 16 min

Episode 79: Becoming a Sensual Wife

15 november 2021 | 27 min

Episode 78: Deeper with God in Any Season

8 november 2021 | 30 min

Episode 77: Sex is a Gift- An Interview w/ Gary Thomas

1 november 2021 | 41 min

Episode 76: Growing Your Sexual Desires Part 4- Body

25 oktober 2021 | 27 min

Episode 75: Growing Your Sexual Desires Part 3- Beliefs

18 oktober 2021 | 23 min

Episode 74: Growing Your Sexual Desires Part 2- Brains

11 oktober 2021 | 30 min

Episode 73: Growing Your Sexual Desires Part 1- Barriers

4 oktober 2021 | 33 min

Episode 72: How and Why I Practice Silent Prayer

27 september 2021 | 31 min

Episode 71: Interview with Heather MacFadyen- Marriage Connection and Talking to Kids about Their Bodies

20 september 2021 | 45 min

Episode 70: Sex as a Healing Grace

13 september 2021 | 20 min

Episode 69: Hope for Heaven in Your Home Even When It’s Hard

6 september 2021 | 27 min

Episode 68: Come away with Me for the Summer

7 juni 2021 | 18 min

Episode 67: Replay~Rethinking Sex: Recovering a Biblical Lens

31 maj 2021 | 33 min

Episode 66: Good News of Why Your Husband Can Never Satisfy You: Wholehearted Wife Series Pt. 4

24 maj 2021 | 25 min

Episode 65: Envy, Significance, Costly Beauty of a Quiet Heart: Wholehearted Wife Series Pt. 3

17 maj 2021 | 37 min

Episode 64: Submission, Prayer, Power of a Wife’s Inner Life: Wholehearted Wife Series Pt. 2

10 maj 2021 | 27 min

Episode 63: Suffering, Trials, Unmovable Hope: Wholehearted Wife Series Pt. 1

3 maj 2021 | 25 min

Episode 62: Using Words before, during and after Sex- Power of Words Series Pt. 4

26 april 2021 | 26 min

Episode 61: When Talking about Sex Is Hard- Power of Words Series Pt. 3

19 april 2021 | 21 min

Episode 60: What Does Your Spouse Need to Hear from You- Power of Words Series Pt. 2

12 april 2021 | 25 min

Episode 59: How Our Words Can Heal- Power of Words Series Pt. 1

5 april 2021 | 31 min

Episode 58: The Ripple Effect of Sex: And Why Sex Matters, Especially When You Don’t Feel Like It (Replay)

29 mars 2021 | 29 min

Episode 57: Yes to Deepened Intimacy with Jesus

22 mars 2021 | 31 min

Episode 56: The Power of Initiating Sex with Your Husband

15 mars 2021 | 29 min

Episode 55: How to Switch Gears from Tired Mom to Ready Wife

8 mars 2021 | 25 min

Episode 54: Growing Your Pleasure in Married Sex

1 mars 2021 | 23 min

Episode 53: How to Plan Marriage Getaways

22 februari 2021 | 29 min

Episode 52: The Holiness of Growing Your Sex Life and Healing From Shame

15 februari 2021 | 27 min

Episode 50: The Power of Our Gaze

1 februari 2021 | 23 min

Episode 49: What's Working: Power Shower: Family Scripture: Weekly Focus

25 januari 2021 | 10 min

Episode 48: Keys to Our Most Fruitful Habit- Date Night Every Night

18 januari 2021 | 19 min

Episode 47: The Power of Choosing Connection: Your Powerful Testimonies in 2020

11 januari 2021 | 27 min

Episode 46: Looking Back to Look Ahead: Making This Year the Best One Yet

4 januari 2021 | 16 min

Episode 45: Blessing Your Body as a Christ Carrier

28 december 2020 | 27 min

Episode 44: Body Blessing and Shame Healing

21 december 2020 | 34 min

Episode 43: Celebrating Gender: Goodness of Male and Female

14 december 2020 | 32 min

Episode 42: Truth vs Lies about Our Bodies

7 december 2020 | 25 min

Episode 41: What Our Longing in Our Bodies Reveal

30 november 2020 | 24 min

Episode 40: Hosting the Presence of God in Your Home

23 november 2020 | 33 min

Episode 39: Q&A: How I Manage My Energy As a Wife and Mom

16 november 2020 | 17 min

Episode 38: How I Pray for My Sex Life

9 november 2020 | 17 min

Episode 37: Hope Breaking Through

2 november 2020 | 25 min

Episode 31: Q & A Episode: Birth Control, Family Planning

28 september 2020 | 23 min

Episode 30: Godly Sex is...A Re-seeing of God’s Gift

21 september 2020 | 18 min

In This Episode Francie talks about:

Ecclesiastes 4:12
Season 2 Episode 29 - Dating During COVID and Great Date Tips
The Strain the Covid Pandemic Is Putting on Marriages - Wall Street Journal
Season 1 Episode 2 - The Science of Sex and God’s Good Design
Season 1 Episode 1 - Inner Healing, Sri Lankan Honeymoon, Sex for a Year

Prayer: Lord, we love you. We thank You for your good and perfect gifts. We pray that you would help us to remember that we are image bearers. We ask for your blessings over our minds to be renewed with your truth. We ask that our bodies will be filled with the love and power of You, the One who designed every fiber of our bodies. We invite you, Holy Spirit, to renew us with your truth. Give us courage to revisit your truth that goes back to the very beginning of your good design for marriage. We ask for renewal in our marriages during these hard times. We ask for healing from our wounds. We pray that You would be exalted and glorified in our marriages and in our homes. We pray for spouses that have wandered away from You. We trust that You are pursuing them, healing them, restoring them and bringing them back to You. We profess the hope we have in You, our Great Healer. In Jesus Name. Amen.

Resources:

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

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Episode 29: Dating During COVID and Great Date Tips

14 september 2020 | 22 min

In This Episode Francie talks about:

James 1:2
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12
Acknowledge what is true about stress and unmet expectations.
Know that this will pass.
Ask God for a fresh vision.
Practical Tips for Dating Your Spouse:
- Date night every night.
- Take walks in the evening.
- Sit on the porch.
- Deliver in food or dessert.
THE BIG TIP for exhausted, tired marriages seeking connection.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for the gift of marriage and intimacy. Our hearts desire to truly know you. You are good and your unending kindness and goodness towards us brings us so much hope in this current season. We pray for encouragement over those who might feel weary. We pray inspiration over those who might feel tired. If we find ourselves in a time of wilderness or trial, or in a season of challenge, You are near and You are a very present help in times of trouble. Infuse our marriages with supernatural wisdom. Bring your joy, faith and connection to us. Give us courage to choose to lean in for deeper connection and not to lean out. We need you to be our cord of three strands that is not easily broken. We trust you. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Resources:

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

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Episode 28: Porn Proofing Your Home and the Hearts of Your Children

7 september 2020 | 21 min

Episode 27: Moving Forward with God When You Have No Margin

17 augusti 2020 | 18 min

In This Episode Francie talks about:

Matthew 5 - The Beatitudes
Ephesians 1
Practical Ideas for a sense of moving forward in your relationship with God when you have no margin.
- Breathing
- Stretching
- Listening to scripture for mediation using Audible
- Mediate on one verse and go deep with it and see how God is speaking to you about that today
- Connecting to God with music
- Sing over your children at night in worship
Audible
Maverick City Music
Harvest & Jon Thurlow

Prayer: God, thank you that you are ever present. Thank you that you meet us right where we are, in the grind of our lives when we feel like we have no margin. We hunger for more of you Lord. We cry out to you with our needs, knowing that You are so faithful to come and comfort us and fill us. We trust that this season of struggle and difficulty are being used to host your presence in our home. Give us wisdom to see your hand at work, Lord. Lead us to victory in the daily battles as you bring your spirit of peace upon our hearts. Speak wisdom over us as we navigate the hearts of our children, seek to honor our husbands and grow our marriages. Expand our capacity to know you more and show you more, Lord. In Jesus name, Amen.

Resources:

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

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Episode 26: Trusting God When Hard Times Hit Your Home

10 augusti 2020 | 18 min

Episode 25: A Look Inside Our Homeschool Experience - Holy Spirit School

3 augusti 2020 | 33 min

In This Episode Francie talks about:

Reasons to consider homeschooling your kids
Ephesians 2:10
How to create family values for hosting God’s presence in our homes together
Tips for Homeschooling
Resources:
- How To Teach Your Children Shakespeare
- The Nature Connection: An Outdoor Workbook for Kids, Families and Classrooms
- Raising Little Shoots
- Udemy - online courses
- Teaching from Rest: A Homeschooler’s Guide to Unshakeable Peace by Sarah Mackenzie
- Voxer app

Prayer: Father, thank you that you are Immanuel, God with us. We can count on your evergreen truth that you are always with us, even in the middle of a pandemic. We know that we can find rest and peace in your ever present presence. We ask you to guard our hearts and guide our minds in this season of change and uncertainty. Give us a heaven’s lens to see our circumstances through faith and not fear. We pray for a Holy Spirit school year. We trust you for a hope and a future for our family and especially our children in these coming days. In your precious name, Amen.

Resources:

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

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Episode 24: The Supernatural Power of a Family with Wyatt Winslow

7 juni 2020 | 27 min

Episode 23: When God Shows Up at IHOP with Wyatt Winslow

31 maj 2020 | 36 min

In This Episode Francie talks about:

It is our job as parents to disciple the hearts of our children.
Fathers train your children. Ephesians 6:4
Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton
John 5:17
Spiritual Principle: What you do as a father (parent) matters to your kids and they are going to mirror you.
The key to discipleship is practicing the things of God while no one is looking and then doing these things out in the world to shine our light.
Episode 22: Declarations, Super Powers and Eyes to See
The living God of the universe lives in us and there are people out in the world that are desperate for a touch from Him.

Prayer: God, we praise you because you are the best disciple-maker ever! We thank you for actively pursuing our hearts and teaching us how to pursue our own children’s hearts. Give us eyes to see the world who is desperate for a touch from you. Give us grace as we re-see family worship not as a requirement, but as a place where we can encounter your heart. We ask you to come and change us as we seek to know you more so we can show you more, especially inside our home and to our children. Give us courage to train our children up in the ways of your Father’s heart. Amen.

Resources:

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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Episode 22: Declarations, Super Powers and Eyes to See with Wyatt Winslow

24 maj 2020 | 33 min

Episode 21: The God Who Comes Looking For Us with Wyatt Winslow

17 maj 2020 | 28 min

Episode 20: The Father Heart of God with Wyatt Winslow

10 maj 2020 | 36 min

In This Episode Francie talks about:

Parenting in partnership with God iis building a narrative - a reality where heaven and earth overlap and intersect in our home and God reveals himself in every room of our house.
Ephesians 3
The more you know the heart of Father God for you, the more you can show it to your kids.
Have moments with each kid to show them you are not too busy for them, and to pursue them spiritually and emotionally.
The key priority foundational principle to having a powerful family worship culture is heart connection. Heart connection is the currency of the kingdom.
It’s not about the facts of week or activities, it's the feelings behind those that allow us to be known. This is how we mirror the Father heart of God to our children.
Seven Days of Marriage Declarations: A Guide to Experience God’s Heart and Heaven’s Possibilities in your Marriage - A free gift when you subscribe to the newsletter

Prayer: Father God, thank you that you pursue us to have a relationship with you as a family. Thank you for revealing yourself to us so that we can know the love of Jesus. Father, we invite you into every room of our home so that we can know you more and draw closer to your Father’s heart for us and our family. Thank you for parenting us as we parent our children. You are a good and perfect Father. We want you to change our hearts and minds to be more like you. We praise you as Immanuel, God with us, inside our hearts and home. Amen.

Resources:

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

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Episode 19: Enjoying Our Children with Wyatt Winslow

3 maj 2020 | 28 min

Episode 18: Family Blessing: Seeing What God is Doing In Your Home

26 april 2020 | 24 min

In This Episode Francie talks about:

Psalm 91
The Blessing - Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Elevation Worship
Deuteronomy 7:9
The Lord your God is a covenant keeping God.
Numbers 6:24-27
Luke 1:17
God’s economy is based around families being strong together.
Bonus Episode: Freedom From Fear
Bonus Episode: Prophets of Peace
A stripping leads to a great filling.

Prayer:

Father right now, we have time to turn our hearts back to you like never before. We invite you, the living God into the rhythms of our day as a family unit. We praise you for your goodness and faithfulness during this season. Thank you for your covenant blessing over our family. Redeem what the enemy has meant for destruction during this season and bring back a sense of connection in our families across this nation. We want to prepare the space for you to move in our homes as you turn our hearts as parents back toward our children. Renew our spirits as we wait upon you Lord. We find peace knowing we are nestled safely in the shadow of your wing. We choose faith over fear each day as you have given us this precious gift of time. May we use it to recenter our hearts and our homes toward you, our covenant keeping God. Amen.

Resources:

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

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Episode 17: Heaven in your Living Room: The Power of Family Worship

5 april 2020 | 27 min

Episode 16: Prophets of Peace

1 april 2020 | 16 min

Episode 15: What Sex Tells Us About God

29 mars 2020 | 13 min

Episode 14: Having the Mind of Christ in Times of Uncertainty

25 mars 2020 | 30 min

Episode 13: Sex Is a Signpost

22 mars 2020 | 15 min

Episode 12: Freedom From Fear

18 mars 2020 | 19 min

Episode 11: The Multiplying Power of Your Marriage

15 mars 2020 | 36 min

Episode 10: Five Transformational Habits for Your Marriage to Be a Multiplying Force for Good

8 mars 2020 | 28 min

Episode 9: Five Tips to See Growth in Your Marriage

1 mars 2020 | 27 min

Episode 8: The Emotional Gift of Sex: Reintegrating of Sex View

23 februari 2020 | 23 min

Episode 7: Why I Love My Husband's Sex Drive

16 februari 2020 | 19 min

Episode 6: To the Mom Who Is Too Tired for Sex

10 februari 2020 | 19 min

Episode 5: Sex in the Hard Seasons : Building Habits that Help You Sustain Connection

3 februari 2020 | 31 min

Welcome the Heaven in Your Home podcast. We hope you’ll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered to by Francie’s message.

In This Episode Francie talks about:

Developing good habits in your marriage
Galatians 6:7-9
To Love Honor and Vacuum by Sheila Gregoire
The Good Girls Guide to Great Sex by Sheila Gregoire
Episode 4: Sex as a Signpost
2 Samuel 12:24
Fighting for oneness in our marriage
Intentionally invest in your marriage
Jeremiah 17:7 & 8
Sowing into the marriage of your dreams

Practical Questions for your spouse:

How are we doing? How’s your heart in our marriage?
Affirm each other: This is how I feel about you.
How is our intimacy?
How can we invest in our marriage

Prayer:

Father thank you for the chance to be honest and ask questions. Thank you for the humility to ask each other questions and help us honor the gift of vulnerability. Fill that space with strength from the Holy Spirit that looks like love and tenderness and care. I pray for more conversations about how we can invest in our marriages. Come Lord, do a deep work in us.

Resources:

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

Connect with Francie:

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Episode 4: The Ripple Effect of Sex: And Why Sex Matters, Especially When You Don’t Feel Like It

27 januari 2020 | 29 min

Episode 3: Rethinking Sex: Recovering a Biblical Lens

20 januari 2020 | 31 min

Episode 2: The Science of Sex

13 januari 2020 | 20 min

Welcome the Heaven in Your Home podcast. We hope you’ll be inspired by this episode, and feel led to share it with someone you know would be ministered to by Francie’s message.

In this episode, Francie talks about...

The science behind God’s good gift of intimacy.
The GOODNESS of God in our biology and all the amazing God-inspired wonders that happen on a physiological level in our mind, body and emotions when we enjoy the gift of intimacy.
The fact that there is a grand narrative … the love story of God ... the very Gospel … embedded into the nature of sexuality, marriage, and into the story of husband and wife.
How our bodies - our very most private parts, our brains, our hormones, our emotions and our relationships - testify to God’s wisdom, creativity, and genius- all by Him, for Him and for His glory.
Romans 11:36- For EVERYTHING comes from Him- and exists by His power and intended for His glory.

A prayer to see God’s good design on our bodies:

God, it’s clear that there’s so much resistance in this area. But I know you to be a God of breakthrough, healing and restoration. I ask for your re-alignment in my mindset on sex, my body, and the gift of intimacy in my marriate. Help me to discover your view, your intention for my body, my sexuality, my family and my household. Help me embrace that my body is GOOD. Help me to see and celebrate your power, goodness and wisdom that is revealed in my body- this temple in which you delightfully dwell.

101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well: CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX

To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:

Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

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