The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis

When your marriage feels like a war zone, you may be fighting the wrong enemy – your real battle is spiritual, not against each other. Recognising that truth could be the turning point that saves everything you have.
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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.
Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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Casey and Meygan Caston know what it's like to feel disconnected in marriage. Just three years after their wedding, they had grown to resent one another. In this episode, they share how they rebuilt their relationship and the simple, intentional habits that help couples stay connected, from meaningful apologies and daily encouragement to making time for each other.

Listener Question: My husband and I are polite and cordial, but I feel like roommates more than lovers lately, if I'm honest. What's the difference between feeling "close" and feeling "connected," and how do you rebuild the latter after a dry season?

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Connect with Casey & Meygan: https://marriage365.com/

Get Casey & Meygan's book, The Marriage Habit: https://a.co/d/0gm66dql

Marriage Academy with Dave & Ashley:

https://www.daveandashley.com/the-marriage-coaching-academy

Explore Free Marriage Courses: https://xomarriage.com/courses

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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 https://daveandashley.com
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Dave and Ashley sit down with Brandon and Susan Thomas, pastors of Keystone Church in Keller, Texas, and hosts of the Overflow podcast, to talk about the season of loving your adult children. Brandon and Susan open up about the unique joys and challenges of launching kids into adulthood, why so many couples drift apart (or divorce) once the kids leave, and the troubling rise of “cut-off culture” and family estrangement, now affecting as many as 1 in 4 adults. They share hard-won wisdom on honoring difficult family members without becoming a doormat, the difference between honor and respect, and choosing to be a “balm, not a bomb” in your family. It’s a rich, challenging conversation for any parent, whether your kids are grown or still at home.

Listener question: I have a question about validating emotions. If my spouse feels a certain way about a situation, but that emotion doesn’t seem to fit the moment, should I still validate that feeling? In other words, is validating their emotions the same as validating their perspective? Am I just being a supportive spouse, or am I potentially enabling incorrect behavior?

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Learn more about Keystone Church: https://keystonechurch.com

Listen to the Overflow Podcast with Brandon & Susan Thomas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overflow/id1842221149

Explore XO Marriage’s free digital courses: https://xomarriage.com

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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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When your kids have been the center of your relationship, their leaving can expose a painful gap between you and your spouse. Use this season to intentionally revisit your connection and companionship before it's too late.

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

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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.

Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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After 36 years of marriage and a life in ministry, Marty and Stephanie know how easy it is for your calling to consume your time, energy, and identity. They join Dave and Ashley to talk about setting healthy boundaries, finding support, and continuing to pursue each other so your marriage gets your best, not just what’s left over.Connect with Marty & Stephanie: martymclain@bellsouth.netMarriage Academy with Dave & Ashley: https://www.daveandashley.com/the-marriage-coaching-academyExplore Free Marriage Courses: https://xomarriage.com/courses

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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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