The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis

If you and your spouse talk every day but still feel distant, the problem isn't the amount of conversation — it's the depth. Learn the four levels of emotional conversation and why staying stuck in small talk is silently starving your marriage of real intimacy.

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Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.

Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.

The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.

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Married in just seven months and barely surviving their first year, Brad and Marilyn Rhodes went from a marriage that felt like a prison cell to founding Grace Marriage — a ministry equipping churches to disciple couples. They share the spiritual turning point that changed everything, why so many churches leave marriage wide open, and how prioritizing your marriage strengthens your kids, your church, and your walk with God.
Listener question: I feel like I'm growing a lot personally and spiritually, but my spouse doesn't seem interested in that same growth. How do I handle that without feeling resentful or disconnected?
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Submit your questions to Dave & Ashley: http://nakedmarriagepodcast.com
Download our FREE 31 Day Marriage Devotional: https://bit.ly/3ZxsLZd
We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com
Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.
Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.
The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.
Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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One of the greatest things you can do for your children is model a healthy, thriving marriage — it shows them what to look forward to and why marriage is worth pursuing. When you prioritize your spouse after God, you're not neglecting your kids; you're giving them the most powerful example they'll ever see.
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We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com
Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.
Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.
The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.
Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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Lasting intimacy is build on more than physical attraction. Dave and Ashley discuss how friendship, health, commitment, and fun can strengthen your connection, protect your marriage from comparison, and help build a marriage that thrives through every season of life.

Listener Question: My spouse vents to friends or family about our problems instead of talking to me first, and it makes me feel disrespected. How should we set boundaries around that?

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Submit your questions to Dave & Ashley: http://nakedmarriagepodcast.com

Download our FREE 31 Day Marriage Devotional: https://bit.ly/3ZxsLZd

We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com

Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.

Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.

The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.

Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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A healthy marriage requires both deep friendship and a thriving romantic connection — neglecting either one will keep your relationship from truly taking off. Focus on building shared experiences and bringing your lives together to strengthen both wings of your marriage.
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We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com
Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.
Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.
The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.
Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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