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• 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  

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• 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

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• 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

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• 243. Finding Connection in the Middle of the Mess

  What happens to intimacy when everything falls apart? This week, Francie opens the door wide into her real life…hospital visits, mold in the ceiling, special needs parenting, and emergency back surgery. In the middle of it all, she shares a raw and redemptive truth: sexuality isn't just for the easy seasons. It's a God-designed gift for the hard ones too. "I used to think sex was about the mood and the lighting. Now I know, it's about survival. Connection. Healing." Iintimacy can be a sacred source of strength, even when everything around you feels broken. You'll hear: What Francie is walking through right now in her home and marriage How she and Wyatt are learning to lean into physical intimacy after surgery and through trauma Why our bodies need connection in times of stress and suffering A reframe of sexuality as a gift for healing, not just for romance Whether your life feels overwhelming or just a little upside down, this episode will remind you: your body, your marriage, and your intimacy are not disqualified by struggle. They may actually be strengthened in it.   Let's keep growing. Check out Francie's new masterclass: Becoming Confident with Sexy Talk to help you grow in freedom and find your words in the bedroom. 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  

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• 242. Beyond Rules: A Fresh Vision of Freedom for Sexual Wholeness

  If you've ever been taught that purity means ignorance… That modesty means shrinking back… Or that submission means silencing your voice… This episode is a breath of fresh air, and a bold invitation to something better. Francie picks up where she left off in "The Lies We've Believed" series with a powerful reframe: moving beyond fear-based rules toward a new foundation of sexual wholeness. One that honors God, blesses your body, and invites joy. She shares her journey of healing from shame and disconnection, and the three pillars that are reshaping her, and so many women's, sexual discipleship: Education – Learn the beauty of your body, your design, and God's intent Celebration – Say thank you for what God made good Integration – Bring your sexuality into your spiritual life, every day If you're ready to let go of fear and legalism, and live fully as a woman made in God's image, this episode is for you. Want to keep going? Check out Francie's new masterclass: Becoming Confident with Sexy Talk to help you grow in freedom and find your words in the bedroom. 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

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