What do we actually do with the mixed messages we learned about intimacy? How does the gospel reshape it in marriage? 🎧 Episode Summary:Our pastors and their spouses get honest about purity-culture baggage, early exposure to explicit content, secrecy and shame, and why modeling everyday affection gives kids security. We also talk God’s purpose for intimacy (delight, covenantal oneness, fruitfulness) and the practicals: communication, prayer, patience, and serving one another. What you’ll hearThe stories we brought into marriage (church taboos vs. cultural scripts) and how they formed expectationsFirst exposures to explicit content—and why secrecy, shame, and “conquest” thinking linger into adulthoodHow modeling non-sexual affection at home builds safety for our kidsGod’s design: intimacy as a gift—for oneness, delight, and (sometimes) children—not an idol or mere utilityPracticals: honest communication, prayer (even in the moment), reframing from getting to serving your spouse, and wise wedding-night expectationsTry this this week1. Name your story: Share one message you absorbed about intimacy growing up—and how it still shows up.2. Model affection: A simple goodbye kiss/hug in front of the kids to build family security.3. Complete the Worksheet: Story of Sex and MarriageDon't miss: 🎙 Sex Talk Pt1 | "Sex. Covenant. Cultural Confusion."