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The WinShape Marriage Podcast

The WinShape Marriage Podcast

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 Let’s talk all things marriage! Each week, cohosts Marlee Arnold and Rob Philo will chat with marriage and family experts and tackle the big questions and everyday challenges couples face in marriage, all anchored in biblical truth and research. The WinShape Marriage Podcast dives deep into common marriage topics like communication, conflict management, family dynamics, intimacy, and so much more, helping you uncover tips and strategies to start using now to have a stronger, more fulfilling marriage. Strengthen your marriage by experiencing the joy and fun God intended for it. Subscribe to The WinShape Marriage Podcast, and be on the lookout for new episodes dropping weekly.2024 WinShape Foundation Inc. Christianity Ministry & Evangelism Parenting Relationships Social Sciences Spirituality
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  • Answering Your Questions About Sex | Dr. Juli Slattery

    Answering Your Questions About Sex | Dr. Juli Slattery
    Jan 14 2026
    How do I initiate sex when I struggle to find a starting point? What are your thoughts on two people with busy schedules scheduling when to have sex? How is romance defined? We’re answering these questions and more—asked directly from you guys—on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. One of your favorite guests returns and joins Marlee Arnold for the Q&A. Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, and she’s the president of Authentic Intimacy, a teaching ministry devoted to reclaiming God’s design for sexuality. Her wisdom and expertise is top-notch, which is exactly why we asked her to answer your questions related to sex and intimacy in marriage. More important than her own perspective, Dr. Slattery brings a biblical perspective to this vulnerable conversation we know you’ll appreciate.Note: This conversation is focused on building a healthy, thriving marriage. If you are experiencing abuse in your marriage, or someone you know is, contact the National Hotline for Domestic Abuse. If someone is monitoring your device, call the hotline 24/7 at 1−800−799−7233. Learn more about what defines an abusive relationship.----------Time Stamps:(1:09) Dr. Juli Slattery’s background(3:10) How is romance defined, and what is a good way to cultivate it in my marriage?(7:10) How do you navigate preparing for marriage when you and your fiancé have different levels of desire and/or excitement for intimacy?(11:37) How do I initiate sex when I struggle to find a starting point?(15:48) Is it OK to keep lifelong friends of the opposite sex when getting married?(19:14) What are your thoughts pertaining to oral sex, and does it go both ways?(22:25) What are your thoughts on two people with busy schedules scheduling when to have sex?(24:19) How do I get over the shame of having sex with my spouse before marriage and not letting that shame carry over into married sex?(27:21) How can we talk about porn in our marriage and how to guard against it?(31:01) What do I do if my spouse told me that they are struggling with porn?(33:30) Where do you suggest starting with regaining trust after discovering a spouse’s porn addiction, and how do you work on moving forward?(36:49) One key takeaway from this conversation----------Links:Authentic Intimacy https://www.authenticintimacy.com/“God, Sex, and Your Marriage” https://shop.authenticintimacy.com/products/god-sex-and-your-marriageGod, Sex, and Your Marriage WinShape Marriage Retreat Jan. 23 – 25, 2026 https://marriage.winshape.org/retreat/god-sex-and-your-marriage-january-2026/God, Sex, and Your Marriage WinShape Marriage Retreat Aug. 14 – 16, 2026 https://marriage.winshape.org/retreat/god-sex-and-your-marriage-august-2026/Pure Desire Ministries https://www.puredesire.org/Be Broken https://www.bebroken.org/423 Communities https://www.423communities.org/WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/----------Relevant Episodes:God’s Design for Sex in Marriage | Dr. Juli Slattery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY5u0EL6HzI&t=820sIntimacy Is More Than Just Sex | Dr. Juli Slattery https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-Ky8vS5aWo&t=820sShould You Have Friends of the Opposite Sex? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xzwG1vpQuyc&t=248sWhat Does Research Say About Pornography? | Nick Stumbo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flZJ-kSWfiY&t=2746s Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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  • A Marriage Story: The Gables

    A Marriage Story: The Gables
    Jan 7 2026

    We’re back in the new year and starting off strong sharing a second marriage story! Despite what you may think, you and your spouse have a marriage story—one worth reflecting on and considering sharing. Be inspired by Phillip and Whitney Gable, a WinShape Marriage Host Couple, as they share their marriage story on today’s episode of The WinShape Marriage Podcast. They talk openly and vulnerably about how the Lord captivated each of their hearts, ultimately leading to transformation in their marriage. There isn’t a nice, neat bow at the end of this episode—instead an encouragement that God is still working and still writing their story, even in the present. How is he doing the same for you?

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    Links:

    Marriage Discipleship https://marriage.winshape.org/discipleship/

    WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/

    WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/

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    Relevant Episodes:

    A Marriage Story: The Robys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OXYJcpoRH0Q&t=2s


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    53 mins
  • REPLAY: Growing Your Relationship With God and Your Spouse in 2025

    REPLAY: Growing Your Relationship With God and Your Spouse in 2025
    Dec 31 2025

    Happy New Year's Eve from WinShape Marriage! Solidify a 2026 goal—become more like Christ. How would this impact your marriage? As you prepare for a new year ahead, listen back to this REPLAY episode, Growing Your Relationship With God and Your Spouse in 2025,—it all still applies for 2026! And, stay tuned for a brand-new episode next week featuring a marriage story you don’t want to miss. Happy New Year!

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    REPLAY: Spiritual formation is a “fancy” term that basically means being on a journey of becoming more and more like Jesus. What if your only goal in 2025 was to become more like Him? How would that impact your marriage for the better? Marlee Arnold sits down with Jeremy Marshall, senior manager of learning and development at WinShape Foundation. Together, they discuss what it means to encourage your spouse in their individual faith journey, how you and your spouse might relate to God differently, and what it means to spiritually lead in your marriage. There’s nothing more fundamental to your marriage relationship than your relationship with God and how that impacts your marriage. Tune into this enlightening conversation.

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    Time Stamps:

    (1:14) Introduction to Jeremy Marshall and his role at the WinShape Foundation

    (2:45) What is spiritual formation?

    (4:10) Where does spiritual formation intersect with becoming one with your spouse in marriage?

    (7:05) How can you support your spouse on their individual spiritual formation journey?

    (14:10) What does it look like to grow together spiritually in your marriage?

    (20:00) What is, “Sacred Pathways?”

    (24:54) What is spiritual leadership and how does that terminology sit with Jeremy as a husband of 22 years

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    Links:

    “Sacred Pathways” https://www.amazon.com/Sacred-Pathways-Discover-Your-Souls/dp/0310329884

    Spiritual Pathways Assessment https://groupleaders.org/curriculum-feed/spiritual-pathways-activity#personal-assessment

    WinShape Marriage Website https://marriage.winshape.org/

    WinShape Marriage Instagram https://www.instagram.com/winshapemarriage/

    Pastor & Ministry Leader Retreats https://marriage.winshape.org/ministry-retreats/

    The Journey https://marriage.winshape.org/journey/

    Spark deeper conversation with your spouse related to the episode with our free discussion questions. https://marriage.winshape.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/4/2025/01/WSMPodcastDiscussionQuestions-S2Ep14.pdf

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    Relevant Episodes:

    What Does Spiritual Leadership Mean, Anyway? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7g0T2-8izo&t=57s


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