The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis

After 26 years of marriage, Jason and Elizabeth Settle are facing something they never imaged when they first promised "in sickness and in health." The Southlake-based faith counselors have spent years walking alongside couples through difficult seasons, but Jason's sudden cancer diagnosis has brought those words much closer to home.They share how this season is reshaping their understanding of vulnerability, surrender, and what it looks like to trust God when you don't know the outcome. Listener Question: We avoided talking about our combined debt for the first two years of marriage because it felt too shameful. What's a money conversation you dreaded having but were glad you finally did?Learn More About Settled Co.: https://settledco.com/counselingExplore Free Marriage Courses: https://xomarriage.com/coursesJimmy Evans on Money Mindsets: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPGtPPQgLPg

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Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.

Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.

The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.

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Jason and Rosalind look back on more than 30 years of marriage, from getting married with little preparation to facing conversations that challenges how well they really knew one another. In this episode with Dave and Ashley, they open up about the hidden struggles, conflict, communication, and the changes in intimacy that come with different seasons of marriage.

Listener Question: My spouse and I are in our early 50’s, been married a good long while. My spouse and I haven’t had sex in years: no touching, no kissing in years. It makes me feel so lonely and not wanted. All other areas of marriage are pretty good. I’ve considered having an affair to have my needs met, but I haven’t gone through with it because I know it’s wrong. I love my spouse but it has ruined my self esteem and I think I resent them. What can I do to help this or open up safe conversations to find a solution?

Jason and Rosalind's Podcast: https://jasonandros.com/love-letters-with-jason-and-ros-podcast/

Marriage Academyhttps://www.daveandashley.com/the-marriage-coaching-academy

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Submit your questions to Dave & Ashley: http://nakedmarriagepodcast.com

Download our FREE 31 Day Marriage Devotional: https://bit.ly/3ZxsLZd

We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com

Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.

Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.

The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.

Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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When life's roles of spouse and parent take over, it's easy to forget that your first covenant is with God, not each other. Rediscovering that your marriage exists to glorify Him can restore the purpose and focus your relationship was always meant to have.
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We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com
Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.
Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.
The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.
Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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Dave and Ashley are back with the second half of their rapid-fire Hot Topics round, tackling more of your biggest questions and the culture's most talked-about marriage debates. They cover why smart, capable people suddenly act helpless about finding a babysitter, why couples should choose to have kids (and why fur babies don't count), why forcing your spouse into a sexless marriage is a form of infidelity, why rolling your eyes at your spouse is one of the most accurate predictors of divorce, why empty nesters are divorcing at higher rates, why our culture spends so much time and money on grooming, and whether permanent birth control like vasectomies is biblical. This one's honest, a little spicy, and packed with wisdom.

In case you missed Part 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3uIK_TOKbpI

Explore XO Marriage's free digital courses: https://xomarriage.comThe Four Laws of Love by Jimmy Evans: https://store.xomarriage.com/collections/books/products/the-four-laws-of-love

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Submit your questions to Dave & Ashley: http://nakedmarriagepodcast.com

Download our FREE 31 Day Marriage Devotional: https://bit.ly/3ZxsLZd

We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com

Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.

Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.

The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.

Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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According to Dr. John Gottman's research, rolling your eyes at your spouse is one of the most accurate predictors of divorce because it reveals deep-seated contempt – the #1 predictor of divorce. Before the eye rolls come the negative thoughts, so guard your mind, choose honour, and bring your struggles before God to protect your marriage.
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We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com
Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs, podcast, speaking events and media resources have reached millions of couples around the world making Dave and Ashley one of the most recognized and trusted couples in marriage ministry.
Dave and Ashley partnered with XO Marriage in 2018. XO Marriage is the nation's largest marriage-focused ministry.
The Willis family includes four sons and a rescue dog named "Chi Chi." When Dave and Ashley aren't writing and speaking, they love hanging out with their family, watching movies and going on long walks which is also where they develop many of their marriage ministry content ideas.
Learn more about Dave & Ashley at daveandashley.com
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