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200. Summer Lovin’ Series: Week Two, Love and Sex with Nancy Houston
Manage episode 426484874 series 3538687
Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you equipping with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.
In today's episode, we have rich conversations with a licensed counselor and sex therapist Nancy Houston. Nancy offers wonderful insight and compassion into the profound connections between love, sex, and healing. We discuss:
The spiritual mystery and depth to our sexuality
Emotional and soul connection in marriage
How to keep sex on the “front burner”
Power and beauty of the feminine body
Identifying what’s informed your view of sex and understanding how you may be modeling your sex life accordingly
Working through sexual trauma through sharing your story (or receiving the story of another)
Normalizing, rather than demonizing, our sexuality
Styles of attachment (healthy and unhealthy)
About Nancy Houston:
Nancy Houston is an author, speaker, Executive Leadership Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist. She loves to help people grow into their full potential, empowering them to be truly alive. Nancy has been married to the love of her life for almost 50 years. Together they have four wonderful married sons and six adorable grandchildren. Nancy is the author of Love and Sex and Then God Made A Woman: Unwrapping Female Sexuality.
Resources Mentioned:
A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy by Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau, Jeff Durham, et al.
Then God Made A Woman: Unwrapping Female Sexuality by Nancy Houston
Enjoy!: The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Joyce and Clifford Penner
You’re Invited:
Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle
101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well
CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX
To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.
Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:
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:
202 episodes
Manage episode 426484874 series 3538687
Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you equipping with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body.
In today's episode, we have rich conversations with a licensed counselor and sex therapist Nancy Houston. Nancy offers wonderful insight and compassion into the profound connections between love, sex, and healing. We discuss:
The spiritual mystery and depth to our sexuality
Emotional and soul connection in marriage
How to keep sex on the “front burner”
Power and beauty of the feminine body
Identifying what’s informed your view of sex and understanding how you may be modeling your sex life accordingly
Working through sexual trauma through sharing your story (or receiving the story of another)
Normalizing, rather than demonizing, our sexuality
Styles of attachment (healthy and unhealthy)
About Nancy Houston:
Nancy Houston is an author, speaker, Executive Leadership Coach, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist. She loves to help people grow into their full potential, empowering them to be truly alive. Nancy has been married to the love of her life for almost 50 years. Together they have four wonderful married sons and six adorable grandchildren. Nancy is the author of Love and Sex and Then God Made A Woman: Unwrapping Female Sexuality.
Resources Mentioned:
A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God's Gift of Sexual Intimacy by Dr. Douglas E. Rosenau, Jeff Durham, et al.
Then God Made A Woman: Unwrapping Female Sexuality by Nancy Houston
Enjoy!: The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Joyce and Clifford Penner
You’re Invited:
Keep learning with Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the circle, we will explore and discover the good news about God’s heart for sex. Learn more here: The Circle
101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well
CLAIMING A HEALTHY VISION FOR MARRIED SEX
To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.
Donate to the Heaven in Your Home Ministry:
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:
202 episodes
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