Intimate Covenant Podcast
Biblical Perspective for a Fuller Marriage and Extraordinary Sex! Most married couples want more for their marriage, especially when it comes to sex. Intimate Covenant offers biblical teaching and resources to help achieve oneness with your spouse, resulting in a fuller relationship and an extraordinary sex life. 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.
Episodes
168 episodes
Who Initiates? [167]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the complaint, "My spouse never initiates sex." So, whose job is it, anyway? How can I get my spouse to initiate more often?Whether it’s sexual connection or any other aspect of your relation...
August 12, 2024
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Episode 167
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38:35
Have a Category-5 Sex Life: lessons from a hurricane [166]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn compare the sexual relationship to a hurricane. Sex, like a hurricane, is a powerful, God-given force. While we can’t direct the path of a hurricane, quiet the gale-force winds, or suppress the rising waters, we...
July 15, 2024
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Episode 166
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37:25
When a Pursuer Stops Pursuing [165]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to a listener's email from a wife who is feeling rejected because her husband, the usual sexual pursuer, has stopped initiating. We'll explore some of the reasons this might be happening and what she can...
June 17, 2024
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Episode 165
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38:45
7 Shocking Results From Viral Relationship Tests [164]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss some of the latest TikTok relationship tests and whether there is something we can learn about our marriages from these viral trends. If you really want to test your relationship, pick u...
May 20, 2024
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Episode 164
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48:20
Separate Bedrooms & Separate Bedtimes [163]
In this episode, Matt and Jenn discuss the resurging popularity of sleeping in separate bedrooms. We'll consider the reasons why a couple might choose this option and whether it might be wise for your marriage. In addition, we'll discuss ...
May 06, 2024
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Episode 163
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50:53
Lessons from China [162]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share some experiences from their recent trip to China and some life-changing lessons they are bringing back. We think these lessons will impact your marriage too!It’s easy to lose focus on eternal p...
April 22, 2024
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Episode 162
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30:30
Q&A (low sexual desire; body shame; reluctant spouse…) [161]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share excerpts from several different live Q&A sessions recorded at previous live events.- How do you differentiate between responsive sexual desire and a medical problem resulting in a lack of sex d...
April 08, 2024
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Episode 161
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25:46
Laughter & Tears [160]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share some important news and updates, including a fun blooper reel.There are multiple ways to help support Xander Moody and his family.GiveSendGo (
March 25, 2024
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16:02
Q&A Tampa -- Sex During Conflict [159]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share segments from the live Q&A session at the Tampa Marriage Day on March 2nd, including:How to connect sexually, even during periods of conflictHow to learn contentment when I desire ...
March 11, 2024
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Episode 159
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34:37
Keeping Secrets from a Spouse [158]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share their responses to a few anonymous questions posed by attendees at a recent Marriage Day in Austin, TX.What are some ways we can help prevent our children from feeling shame about sex in marria...
February 26, 2024
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Episode 158
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39:25
Pursuer-Responder Shifting Roles [157]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn answer a listener's question about shifting roles roles in the pursuer/responder dynamic. But first, a few important announcements:"Covenant Conversations" is the official name for the daily e...
February 12, 2024
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Episode 157
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42:11
Recovering from a Sexless Marriage [156]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to a listener’s question about struggling to recover from an infrequent and unhealthy sexual relationship.Struggles with sex in a marriage must not be ignored. Intervention and difficult conv...
January 29, 2024
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Episode 156
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47:16
New Year's Resolutions [155]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the accomplishments of 2023 and look forward to opportunities in 2024 for Intimate Covenant. We encourage you to do the same for your marriage with a State of the Covenant conversation. ...
January 15, 2024
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Episode 155
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39:30
Daily Check-In [154]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn describe, in detail, the 15-minute ritual conversation that will deepen the intimacy and connection in your marriage.Meaningful conversationExpressions of gratitude and praisePray t...
December 25, 2023
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Episode 154
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24:44
Reigniting Passionless Sex [153]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn answer three listener questions about passionless sex:"How can I stop thinking of sex as an obligation when it's physically painful? While we wait for physical healing, how can I enjoy this part of o...
December 11, 2023
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Episode 153
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40:26
Coping with Rejection [152]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss how to handle the inevitable emotional and sexual rejections in your marriage relationship.Rejection almost always occurs due to multiple factors that have to do with how you are presen...
November 27, 2023
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Episode 152
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43:27
Thanksgiving Q&A Leftovers (sex when upset, infertility, filming ourselves, and more...) [151]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn are sharing several segments from Q&A sessions that didn't make it into a previous episode. But, these questions are too good to leave out, so we're excited to include them here!Here’s what we’re cov...
November 13, 2023
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Episode 151
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31:51
Questions About Female Orgasm [150]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn are pulling from submitted questions regarding the theme of female orgasms. Specifically, how can a husband help his wife orgasm? How can a wife learn to orgasm in different ways? And how important is a wife’s o...
October 30, 2023
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Episode 150
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46:04
The Hymen & Other Misconceptions About Virginity [148]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the hymen -- facts and fiction -- as well as other misconceptions about the concept of virginity.There is no “virginity test.” The presence, absence, or any other physical appearance of a hym...
October 16, 2023
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Episode 149
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38:34
Retreat Q&A (sexual frequency, embarrassed to try new things, and dealing with a distracted spouse) [148]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn reminisce over some of the highlights of this year's annual Marriage Retreat and share a segment from the live Q&A session, including:I'm too embarrassed to try new things. How do I get over my s...
October 02, 2023
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Episode 148
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45:31
The Hard Work of Great Sex [147]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss some of the challenges to great sex and the work required for the rewarding, lifelong journey of an intimate and fulfilling sexual relationship.Believing that great sex just occurs spontaneou...
September 18, 2023
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Episode 147
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36:00
St. Louis Q&A: kingdom purpose; healing from betrayal; resetting your relationship [146]
In this episode Matt & Jenn share another live Q&A session - this time from a recent Marriage Day in Saint Louis. We respond to the following questions:What are some examples of a kingdom-purpose for a marriage? Wha...
September 04, 2023
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Episode 146
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44:02
Will It Fit? - concerns about sexual pain, especially with first-time intercourse
In this episode, Matt & Jenn respond to an email from a bride-to-be regarding her concerns about first-time sexual intercourse. We also address concerns about sexual pain relevant to all married couples.Pain with intercourse is ...
August 21, 2023
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Episode 145
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42:49
Q&A Seattle: spontaneous sex, increasing daily romance, afterglow, and more... [144]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn share some clips from a recent live Q&A session at our Marriage Weekend in Seattle. We covered these questions:- Explain what you mean by “newness is required in the sexual relationship"?- How to inc...
August 07, 2023
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Episode 144
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36:19
Premarital Pornography Use [143]
In this episode, Matt & Jenn discuss the negative impacts of pornography use -- even if it occurred before you were married. We also address the unmarried about how to deal with the challenges of finding out that your potential spouse...
July 24, 2023
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Episode 143
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51:45