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The Living Marriages Podcast | Effective Communication, Intimacy, Healthy Habits, Christian Counseling, Christian Parenting

Aaron Au, April Au | Marriage Coaching and Mentoring
The Living Marriages Podcast | Effective Communication, Intimacy, Healthy Habits, Christian Counseling, Christian Parenting
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  • 086 | A Prayer for God's Best in Your Sex Life
    On this Thursday Thought, we lean into God's grace and love as we seek to discover God's best for our sex life. We reflect on: Our conversation from Episode 85 with Joanna Sawatsky of baremarriage.com We re-affirm our view of the sacredness of sex intended for the covenant of marriage We lean into God's grace and healing for those affected by pornography, purity culture and more We discuss how obligation and entitlement have no place in the bedroom And much more! We also pray for God's healing, wholeness and best for the areas of sex and intimacy in our marriage. Next Steps Have ideas for guests, episode topics, feedback or prayer requests? Get in touch! [email protected] If you'd like to make a donation to this non-profit ministry, you can do so at our website: https://livingmarriages.com Grace and peace! Aaron and April
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  • 085 | Memorable Messages, Sex and Intimacy with Joanna Sawatsky
    There has been a lot of conversation in Christian circles recently about some of the well-intentioned yet harmful marriage advice that is being perpetuated, especially in some best-selling Christian materials. Today's guest, Joanna Sawatsky, has been working to shine a light on some of these teachings and their effects on marriages through rigorous research. Along with the team at baremarriage.com, she's also been sharing God's heart for hope, health and healing for our marriages.  On this episode, we talk with Joanna about: What a memorable message is and how research shows the impact of these messages on the quality of our marriage and our sex life The importance of curiosity and holding space for others The harm that comes from marriage teachings that point to female obligation and male entitlement when it comes to sex Compassion and the importance of seeing each other as God's image-bearers Resources Joanna Sawatsky is an author, epidemiologist and biostatistician with the team at baremarriage.com. Please click on the link to find out more about the books, podcast and blog that Joanna referenced in our conversation. Next Steps Thoughts, feedback, episode ideas, prayer requests? Please get in touch with us. We'd love to hear from you and pray with you. [email protected] If you'd like to support this non-profit ministry, please visit our website to find out how you can partner with us in prayer and financially: https://livingmarriages.com  
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  • 084 | A Prayer for God's Care and Kindness Through Seasons of Transition
    On this Thursday Thought, we take time to reflect on the conversation we had with Matt and Mandy Horne in episode 83. We draw encouragement and instruction from how God held them close and how they walked in "deep trust" with him through challenging transitions in life and marriage. We pray for all of our listeners going through these difficult seasons of transition. Next Steps If you'd like us to pray with you, we're here for you! Please drop us a line: [email protected] You can also donate to this non-profit ministry: https://livingmarriages.com  
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  • 083 | Experiencing God In Transitions with Mandy and Matt Horne
    Mandy and Matt Horne have experienced A LOT of transition in their nearly 25 years of marriage. From several moves to adoption to working in ministry to starting a business, they have experienced the joys and challenges of the different seasons of life God has brought them through. In our conversation you'll hear: How God has held them close and how they have clung to him through difficult transitions How they took on roles and responsibilities they might have never dreamed of depending on the season they were in Mandy's 3 R Coaching Framework (Reconnect, Restore and Rise) Resources If you would like to find out more about Mandy's work as a board-certified Health and Wellness Nurse Coach, please visit her website: https://www.wellspringoflifecoaches.com/ For Mandy's special offer for a free resource for Living Marriages' listeners, please visit: https://gift.wellspringoflifecoaches.com/au If you'd like to get in touch with Aaron and April at the Living Marriages Podcast and ministry, please visit our website: https://livingmarriages.com or send us an e-mail with episode ideas, feedback and prayer requests: [email protected]      
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  • 082 | A Prayer For When You Feel Disconnected
    On this Thursday Thought, we reflect back on Ep. 81 and the Marriage Hierarchy of Needs by Sheila and Keith Gregoire from "The Marriage You Want." We reflect and pray on the idea that if one of you feels like you're being chased by a bear in your marriage, you both are! Are we on the same level in our marriage and if not, have we communicated about it? Is this a season we are in by choice and if so, are we still communicating openly about it, giving gratitude for the other? And if this is not by choice and one spouse finds themselves in a different level of need, how are we going to support and help one another? Resources To see a diagram of the Marriage Hierarchy of Needs and hear Sheila Wray Gregoire and Dr. Keith Gregoire's conversation about this, please click here. Next Steps We'd love to hear from you. How do you see the Marriage Hierarchy of Needs playing out in your marriage? Any questions? Ideas for shows and guests? Prayer requests? Get in touch! [email protected] If you'd like to support our non-profit ministry in finances and prayer, you can visit our website to find how: https://livingmarriages.com  
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About The Living Marriages Podcast | Effective Communication, Intimacy, Healthy Habits, Christian Counseling, Christian Parenting

The Go-To Podcast for Those Who Want To Rebuild Intimacy and Connection in Their Christ Centered MarriageHas the excitement of your wedding day now faded into the background? Are you so exhausted that the last thing you want to think about is your marriage?Do you and your spouse feel like ships passing in the night?If you’re craving the intimate, connected marriage God has for you, you’ve come to the right place!We’re April and Aaron Au, marriage coaches with over a decade of experience, who are on the journey to finding God’s best for our marriage while raising two young boys.We recently heard this wisdom: “If your marriage isn’t growing, it’s dying.” Yikes! That really got our attention! But if you think about it, it’s true. Marriages need direction, purpose and a common vision to thrive. If they don’t, they will inevitably drift apart. When you add the pressures of raising young children and the grind of daily work to the mix, there are even more forces that threaten to pull our marriages apart.Thankfully, God has a beautiful vision for our marriages. He wants us to cultivate and enjoy intimacy and connection in our marriage. What’s more, God wants to breathe his Spirit and life into our marriages through beautiful encounters with him in prayer and worship. In this podcast, we’ll learn about:- Simple, healthy habits that lead to effective communication and intentional conversations- The assumptions and expectations that can sabotage our marriages- How community is essential for a connected marriage- God’s heart to bring healing and wholeness to us, as individuals and as a familyAnd of course, we’ll dive into all of the fun topics like sex, money, parenting and why you shouldn’t buy a car without talking to your spouse first. We’ll also have space to encounter God through prayer, worship and reflection through regular episodes called “Thursday Thoughts.”So join us on this beautiful journey that we call “Living Marriages.”Get in [email protected] the podcast? You can make a charitable donation to keep fresh content coming: https://livingmarriages.com
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