Conversations with Dr. Jennifer

**SAVE $200 on our upcoming workshops and retreats (use code JFF200)** An intimate marriage asks us to let our spouse see all of us, not just the good parts. It takes a willingness to be known and the courage to know our spouse as they actually are. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s what’s required to create an honest, soulful connection with our partner. In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife joins Dr. Dave and Dr. Liz of the Stronger Marriage Connection podcast to talk about her book, That We Might Have Joy. They discuss why intimacy is so challenging, why “never say no” is terrible marriage advice, and why the friction in marriage is often exactly what our soul needs to grow.

Pornography brings up a lot of feelings on both sides, and most of that charge comes from the meanings we attach to it, not the behavior itself. Much of this tension is the result of a culture that taught many of us to treat sexuality with fear rather than understanding. That fear tends to show up as shame, and shame doesn't make porn use go away, it just makes it harder to face honestly, ultimately fueling more anxiety, rigidity, and compulsivity. In this NEW episode, Dr. Finlayson-Fife answers listener questions about pornography, touching on why trying to control a spouse's use tends to backfire, the difference between trust and forgiveness, and how couples who see porn in fundamentally different ways can stay in honest conversation instead of retreating into their own camps. ANNOUNCEMENTS: SAVE $200 on The Art of Loving Retreat (for men), the Strengthening Your Relationship Workshop (for couples), or the Sex Worth Wanting Workshop (for couples) USE CODE JFF200 Join us at RESTORE on Friday! (use code JFF to Save 10%)