Female by Design

Francie Winslow
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An honest space for female flourishing. Together we'll explore sexuality and spirituality by God's design, healing our relationship with pleasure, our bodies, and our identity as image-bearers. Let's take a deep breath and step into God's invitation to live fully alive—mind, body, and spirit.

  1. JAN 26

    251. The Sex Talk You Never Got: What Formed Your View of Sex

    Whether we realize it or not, every one of us has a "sex view," a lens through which we understand and experience our sexuality. It's shaped by what we were told (or not told), by pain, silence, shame, weariness, and the culture around us. But what if that view isn't the full story? What if God has something better? In Part 2 of this series, Francie gently but powerfully unpacks five common sex views that shape our beliefs and behaviors, and how to trade them in for a vision rooted in truth, beauty, and God's original design. You'll hear: The 5 most common lenses women carry into marriage How wounds, weariness, and whispers from the past still affect your present What it means to see your body and sexuality through the works of God Why knowing your design is part of your healing A fresh invitation to live integrated, connected, and whole This episode is for every woman who has ever felt confused, shut down, or disqualified when it comes to sex, and longs to see with new eyes.   Go Deeper in The Circle The Circle is a place to keep growing in freedom, understanding, and embodied joy. The Circle is Francie's group mentorship community where women gather monthly for live teaching, honest conversation, and support as they learn God's good design for intimacy, desire, and pleasure… not as performance, but as part of faithful discipleship. Inside the Circle you'll find safe connection with other women, access to Francie through discussion and messaging, and a gentle space to rethink what you've been taught about sex, your body, and your feminine design. Join The Circle   More Growth Resources Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter

    18 min

  2. JAN 19

    250. The Sex Talk You Never Got: 3 Things Every Woman Should Know

    Most of us never had a sex talk that honored our design, reflected God's heart, or made space for our questions. In this powerful first episode of a mini-series, Francie begins to unpack three foundational truths every woman needs to know, but likely never heard. This is not a conversation about shame, fear, or performance. It's about reclaiming God's original dream for our bodies, our pleasure, and our wholeness as women made in His image. In Part 1, Francie walks us through: Why knowing your body is a spiritual practice How shame blocks our ability to understand and enjoy our design What the Bible reveals about God's intention for sex (and why it's so good) How women's bodies were made for pleasure, not just reproduction or duty The radical truth that sex is for you, too Whether you're married or single, just beginning your journey or decades in, this episode will help you take one step closer to wholeness… body, mind, and spirit. Go Deeper in The Circle The Circle is a place to keep growing in freedom, understanding, and embodied joy. The Circle is Francie's group mentorship community where women gather monthly for live teaching, honest conversation, and support as they learn God's good design for intimacy, desire, and pleasure… not as performance, but as part of faithful discipleship. Inside the Circle you'll find safe connection with other women, access to Francie through discussion and messaging, and a gentle space to rethink what you've been taught about sex, your body, and your feminine design. Join The Circle   More Growth Resources Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter

    19 min

  3. JAN 12

    249. From Duty to Delight: Denise's Story of Sexual Healing & Redemption in Marriage

    What if it's not too late for your marriage to experience joy, pleasure, and renewed connection? In this powerful testimony, Francie sits down with Denise, a Circle member who vulnerably shares how God met her in the middle of decades of disconnection. After 38 years of marriage and a lifetime of silence, shame, and pain surrounding sex, Denise encountered a fresh vision of God's design, and everything began to change. From the lies she believed as a young wife, to the pain and despair that came with menopause, to the slow and holy rediscovery of pleasure and playfulness with her husband, this is a story of healing that will encourage every woman who longs for more. Together, Francie and Denise talk about: The damaging cultural and religious messages that distort sex How menopause brought everything to the surface The power of God's truth to renew both body and heart Practical tools that helped rebuild intimacy, one step at a time Why it's never too late to experience sexual wholeness in marriage Tune in to this powerful message today and be encouraged wherever you are in your journey.   Go Deeper in The Circle If Denise's story stirred something in you, The Circle is a place to keep growing in freedom, understanding, and embodied joy. The Circle is Francie's group mentorship community where women gather monthly for live teaching, honest conversation, and support as they learn God's good design for intimacy, desire, and pleasure… not as performance, but as part of faithful discipleship. Inside the Circle you'll find safe connection with other women, access to Francie through discussion and messaging, and a gentle space to rethink what you've been taught about sex, your body, and your feminine design. Join The Circle Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter

    43 min

  4. JAN 5

    248. Living Well Through Body Changes & Perimenopause with Alisa Keeton

    What do you do when your body starts to feel unfamiliar…when your energy dips, your stress rises, your curves change, and hormones seem to take over? In this heartfelt conversation, Francie sits down with longtime friend and mentor Alisa Keeton, founder of Revelation Wellness, to talk about what it means to be a woman walking through midlife, perimenopause, and the hormonal shifts that come with this sacred season. They talk candidly about the pressures of motherhood and ministry, the physical and emotional changes of midlife, and how to respond with grace rather than shame. Together, they invite you into a vision of embodied faith; where your body is not a burden, but a place of meeting with God. You'll hear reflections on: Navigating hormonal changes with spiritual and physical wisdom Rhythms of wellness that are both sustainable and sacred Listening to your body instead of overriding it Walking in your feminine design with hope and honor This is a tender, truth-filled episode for every woman in transition, and a reminder that God meets us in the middle of our changing seasons. About Alisa Keeton: Alisa is the founder of Revelation Wellness, a nonprofit ministry dedicated to helping people love God, get healthy, be whole, and love others. She's a speaker, podcast host, and author whose work sits at the intersection of faith, fitness, and holistic healing. With over a decade of leadership in the wellness space, Alisa has trained thousands of fitness professionals to bring the love of God into every part of their work. Check out Revelation Wellness here.   – Francie's latest masterclass: Confidence with Sexual Communication  – Mentorship: Join The Circle Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter

    1h 2m

  5. 12/15/2025

    247. God With Us in Our Bodies: A Christmas Replay

    What if Christmas wasn't just about a baby in a manger, but about your body too? In this replay episode, Francie explores the beauty of the incarnation: that Jesus came in a body to restore our experience of being embodied. From the garden to the cross to today, God's story has always been about intimacy, redemption, and connection…in real bodies. You'll hear about: Why your body matters to God The 42nd generation in Matthew 1 (and why it points to you) Jesus as the second Adam, and what He birthed from His wounded side How your body can be a place of healing, worship, and encounter This is a powerful, worshipful meditation on Emmanuel, God with us in the flesh, redeeming even the most human parts of our lives. Listen in and let your heart (and body) remember: you are not separate from His story. You are part of it. – Merry Marriage Gift Guide: Download Now – Francie's latest masterclass: Confidence with Sexual Communication  – Mentorship: Join The Circle Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter

    26 min

  6. 12/08/2025

    246. The Best Gift I Gave My Husband

    Your husband is strong, yet has a very tender side that only you get the gift of seeing. But, how can you help his heart come alive? What is your man longing to hear? Your words have incredible power to build your husband in a way that no one else can. It's true! This episode might surprise you, but it's insight on how to speak right into the masculine strength of your husband. Let's get specific and learn to honor the ways God created you both, male and female. Enjoy this replay from a previous Christmas episode that is still so tender and true! – Merry Marriage Gift Guide: Download Now – Francie's latest masterclass: Confidence with Sexual Communication  – Mentorship: Join The Circle Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter

    22 min

  7. 12/01/2025

    245. Stressed Out, Touched Out

    When life feels overwhelming, sex is usually the last thing on our minds. Between overstimulation, nonstop to-do lists, and caring for everyone else, many of us feel touched out—like our bodies have nothing left to give. But what if instead of avoiding touch, we could reimagine it as a source of nourishment, not depletion? "I used to think I needed to escape my body to rest. Now I know, nourishing touch can bring me back home to myself." In this episode, Francie unpacks a tender and practical reframe of what it means to reconnect with your body (and your spouse) in the middle of real-life exhaustion. Through story, prayer, and science-backed insight, she shares why touch, when rightly timed and received, can restore your nervous system, renew your energy, and deepen intimacy in the messiest seasons. You'll hear: – Why women often feel "touched out" and how to name it with compassion – A simple nervous system check-in to tune into what your body really needs – The four kinds of touch (and how to ask for them without shame) – How sensual connection can actually lower cortisol and raise oxytocin – Why pleasure isn't a performance—it's a reset This isn't about adding sex to your to-do list. It's about receiving the kind of intimacy that truly replenishes you. Resources Mentioned: – Women's Anatomy of Arousal by Sheri Winston (non-Christian lens, rich body insight) – Francie's masterclass: Confidence with Sexy Talk  – Mentorship: Join The Circle Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter

    25 min

  8. 11/17/2025

    244. I Didn't Know How to Be Sexy

    If sex has ever felt like something you're supposed to perform, instead of something you can enjoy, you're not alone. If you've ever felt awkward in your body… unsure how to initiate… or disconnected from desire… this episode is for you. Francie shares the tender, true story of how she moved from disconnection and insecurity into a deeper sense of embodiment, pleasure, and playful confidence in her marriage. "I used to think sexy was something I had to put on. But now I know, it's something I carry when I'm connected to myself." You'll discover: Why feeling "off" or uncertain in your body is more common than you think How to gently reawaken pleasure and presence (even after years of disconnection) What it looks like to cultivate feminine energy and confidence in your own way Simple, grace-filled ways to start feeling more at home in your body and more alive in your marriage This isn't about pressure or performance. It's about reclaiming the goodness God designed for you… body, heart, and soul. ✨ Want to take the next step? Join Francie's new 90-minute masterclass: Becoming Confident with Sexy Talk, your guide to finding your voice before, during, and after intimacy. Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper: Growth Courses 101 Strong Foundations for Married Sex, here 201 Pleasure and Orgasm: Passion and Practicals, here Before (And After) I Do, here   Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here:  The Circle   Donate to keep the message moving: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.   Connect with Francie: Receive Francie's weekly newsletter

    16 min
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An honest space for female flourishing. Together we'll explore sexuality and spirituality by God's design, healing our relationship with pleasure, our bodies, and our identity as image-bearers. Let's take a deep breath and step into God's invitation to live fully alive—mind, body, and spirit.

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  • Creator
    Francie Winslow
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    246
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Francie Winslow
  • Show Website
    Female by Design

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