Send us Fan Mail Warning: We cover necessary and important topics about the marriage relationship and sex. We use frank language without being crude or crass. Our approach is biblical and wholesome, but not intended for singles — especially not for children. We keep our Song of Songs series going by unpacking the main characters and what their symbolism says about marriage, desire, and intimacy. why the lovers are unnamed and ageless, inviting us to see ourselves in the poems why we read the Song of Songs as an anthology of love poems rather than a strict timeline the wife as the primary voice, including initiation, pursuit, and desire body image and modest self-talk contrasted with a husband’s verbal affirmation the husband as “beloved,” including the power of affectionate, honoring language daughters of Jerusalem as a chorus for discipleship and sexual wisdom the mother’s role in sexual instruction and marriage formation brothers and watchmen as cultural forces that restrict, harm, or create barriers sexual trauma named in the text and the hope of healing through safe intimacy Join us at the annual Intimate Covenant Marriage Retreat: intimatecovenant.com/retreat For a deeper dive, here's a list recommended resources to expand your perspective to help with reading the Song of Songs: Allender, Dan B., and Tremper Longman III. God Loves Sex: An Honest Conversation about Sexual Desire and Holiness. Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Books, 2014. Alter, Robert, trans. Strong as Death Is Love: The Song of Songs, Ruth, Esther, Jonah, and Daniel: A Translation with Commentary. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 2015. Longman III, Tremper. Song of Songs. New International Commentary on the Old Testament. Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company, 2001. Pope, Marvin H. Song of Songs: A New Translation with Introduction and Commentary. The Anchor Bible, vol. 7C. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1977. Please support these companies that support Intimate Covenant: Married Dance — https://marrieddance.com/?aff=29 We’re a Christian-friendly, marriage-centered sex toy and marital aid store for couples that’s nudity-free. Shop from this link for special savings and part of your purchase will support Intimate Covenant. Coconu — http://www.coconu.com Coconu is committed to helping people lead healthier, happier lives by offering 100% safe and organic personal care products. Your purchase helps support Intimate Covenant AND you get 15% OFF. Coupon Code: intimateconvenantDate Your Spouse (formerly, Dating Divas) — https://dateyourspouse.myshopify.com?sca_ref=6278443.H6eWDeXGfx Strengthening marriages one date at a time. Shop from this link and your part of your purchase will help support Intimate Covenant. Check out their Sexy Subscription Boxes!Honoring Intimates — https://www.honoringintimates.com/?ref=INTIMATECOVENANT Modest and classy premium lingerie, model-free. Get 20% off and support Intimate Covenant with your purchase.Ginger & Peach — https://www.gingerandpeachlingerie.com/ Ginger & Peach lingerie is a Christian husband and wife owned brand bringing classy, model-free lingerie to the market. Get 10% off your order and support Intimate Covenant with code: “INTIMATECOVENANT" To send your comments, questions and suggestions, go to our website: www.intimatecovenant.com/podcast and click on the button: “Contact the Podcast” for an ANONYMOUS submission form. Or, send an email: podcast@intimatecovenant.com Thanks for sharing, rating, reviewing and subscribing! Cherishing, Matt & Jenn Support the show
