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A podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together, they reach millions of couples through their social media, books, videos, articles, and XO live events. They have four sons and live in Evans, GA.

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis XO Podcast Network

    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 27 Ratings

A podcast dedicated to undressing the truth about sex, intimacy and lifelong love. The concerns and questions most couples have in marriage often go unspoken, until now. Hosts Dave and Ashley Willis bring wisdom, vulnerability, and humor to even the toughest marriage topics. Together, they reach millions of couples through their social media, books, videos, articles, and XO live events. They have four sons and live in Evans, GA.

    Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships

    Strengthening Parent-Child Relationships

    Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave and Ashley Willis! Today we sit down with Don Manning, the founder of Crazy Cool Family, to discuss the nuances of parenting and fostering strong relationships with children. Don, a father of seven, shares his journey from being a controlling parent to becoming a supportive friend and mentor. He emphasizes the value of close-knit relationships, open communication, and vulnerability with children. Don also introduces Basecamp, a free membership site filled with courses and resources designed to help parents navigate the challenges of raising a Christian family. Don't miss this insightful conversation!
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    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Background of Crazy Cool Family
    07:02 Transitioning from Controlling Parent to Friend and Mentor
    11:22 Navigating the Teenage Years and Building a Strong Relationship
    23:17 Sharing Age-Appropriate Stories and Experiences
    26:08 Introduction to Basecamp: A Resource for Building Strong Christian Families
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    • 32 min
    We're Bored In Our Marriage // Hump Day Q&A

    We're Bored In Our Marriage // Hump Day Q&A

    Welcome back to our favorite day of the week, HUMP DAY Q&A!! Today's question: We're Bored In Our Marriage what do we do now?
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    • 7 min
    Overcoming Emotional Withholding

    Overcoming Emotional Withholding

    Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast! In this episode, Dave and Ashley Willis conclude their intimacy series by addressing key issues like loneliness in marriage, emotional withholding, unresolved conflict, and the hidden enemies of intimacy. They also share three practical strategies they use to meet each other's intimacy needs. The episode wraps up with a meaningful discussion on spiritual intimacy and the importance of trusting God with finances. Join us for an insightful conversation that aims to strengthen your marriage and deepen your connection.
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    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Graduation Celebration
    02:24 Navigating Loneliness in Marriage
    13:32 The Hidden Enemy of Intimacy
    21:30 The Importance of Spiritual Intimacy

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    • 24 min
    Navigating Social Media Boundaries in Marriage

    Navigating Social Media Boundaries in Marriage

    Welcome back to our favorite day of the week, HUMP DAY Q&A!! Today's question: The Women My Husband is Following On Social Media Makes Me Uncomfortable
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    • 6 min
    Prioritizing Your Marriage in a Busy World

    Prioritizing Your Marriage in a Busy World

    Welcome back to the Naked Marriage Podcast with Dave and Ashley Willis. Today we are going to tackle the topic of intimacy killers in marriage. we'll begin by exploring how phones and digital distractions can impact intimacy, stressing the importance of putting down the phone and being fully present with your spouse. The discussion then shifts to the dangers of connecting with others outside of the marriage via social media, including the risk of emotional infidelity. we also delve into controlling behavior, emphasizing the need to recognize and address these patterns to maintain intimacy. Finally, they discuss how stress affects intimacy and share practical tips for managing stress to prioritize connection in your marriage.
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    Chapters
    00:00 Introduction and Overview
    02:00 The Impact of Phones and Digital Distractions on Intimacy
    09:32 Recognizing and Addressing Patterns of Control in the Marriage
    16:04 Managing Stress to Prioritize Connection
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    • 25 min
    The Nagging Cure

    The Nagging Cure

    Welcome back to our favorite day of the week, HUMP DAY Q&A!! Today's question: How Do I Get My Wife to Stop Nagging Me?
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    • 10 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

Elise McKinnon ,

Helpful Podcast founded in Truth

My husband and I have been listening since we started dating until now (8 months married!) We found the podcast is founded in the truth of God, but offers relevant advice based on their own personal journey. Keep going guys!!! Love from Nelson Bay, Australia

heavenlly ,

All podcasts

I have listened to so many of your podcasts and am learning sooo much thank you 💝Heather from Australia

Paul from Oz not Dave from Oz ,

Marriage is the foundation of a stable society

Thanks Dave and Ashley
Have come across your fantastic work listening to podcast in Australia!
This is an important issue for marriage and the topics covered are significant. You are authentic.
Broken marriage has serious repercussions for our society so your contribution should not be underestimated. Thanks again for your work
Keep up the great program .

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