#194 Healing Intimacy, Sexual Wholeness & Restoration in Christian Marriage | Mary Whitman Ortiz

About this episode

John Gallagher and Mary Whitman Ortiz discuss intimacy, healing, and God's design for marriage in the context of Christian relationships.

In this episode of Talks with Gallagher, John Gallagher sits down with Mary Whitman Ortiz, Christian sex educator, relationship coach, author, and co-host of The Sexual Wholeness Revival, for an honest conversation about intimacy, healing, and God’s design for marriage. Mary shares her story of hidden pain in her first marriage, discovering pornography addiction, walking through divorce, and finding healing through identity in Christ and the presence of God. They discuss common marriage struggles, the impact of trauma and sexual brokenness, why couples often avoid talking about sex, and how healthy communication can help restore connection and trust. Mary also explains the heart behind her books and podcast, and offers practical insight for couples who want greater wholeness, freedom, and intimacy in marriage. This episode is for married couples, those preparing for marriage, pastors, counselors, and anyone seeking biblical wisdom on sexual wholeness and relational healing. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/talks-with-gallagher--6106098/support . Visit talkswithgallagher.com for more information and support the future of this podcast. Want to be…

People in this episode

Host: John Gallagher

Guest: Mary Whitman Ortiz

Topics covered

• intimacy
• sexual wholeness
• Christian marriage
• healing
• communication
• trust
• trauma

Keywords

• Christian marriage
• sexual wholeness
• intimacy
• healing
• communication
• trust
• trauma
• relationship coach
• pornography addiction
• divorce

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Sexual Wholeness Revival

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