Welcome to the Summer Lovin’ Series, where we are taking some of the most beloved episodes and bringing you a mix of equipping you with a mix of mindset, mentoring and practicals to help you see the goodness of God in your bedroom and your body. His master said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant. You have been faithful over a little; I w…

There are simple ways to have big conversations. You can purposefully plant seeds of God’s Word into the hearts of your children. Realizing it’s not about a “sex talk," you can be equipped to disciple your children with frequent touch points, vulnerability and humility. Let’s lean into the goodness of God and choose to walk in His peace, His joy an…

Let’s continue the conversation about helping your kids navigate healthy sexual development. This discussion was held inside The Circle group mentorship with invited guest teacher Kristen Miele, who’s a dedicated educator with Biblically based frameworks. This discussion touches on self-soothing, pornography and many other questions that you may fa…

We’re talking about sex and our kids. How do we talk to our kids about sex? About their bodies? What’s normal? And, what do we do about hot topics like touching themselves? This episode is actually a peek inside The Circle, the group mentorship that meets for monthly live teaching. This is a more in depth conversation about navigating healthy sexua…

Way better than anything Hollywood could ever portray, today’s guest Alexa PenaVega shares her vulnerable testimony of finding more in her marriage. How do you go from a wife who really doesn’t feel very excited about physical intimacy to finding celebration and joy? In this episode, Alexa and Francie chat about the fruitfulness that has flowed fro…

You have permission to break free from silence and shame and show up in a different way. Perhaps you’ve experienced silence or unhelpful messages about your body and your sexuality. You’ve heard about sex being a man’s need or a wife’s duty. You’ve been told your body is a stumbling block and that sexual desire is dirty. The “don’t do it, don’t do …

You have a story…and, perhaps the purity culture movement has been a part of shaping your views about your body and your design. Let’s unpack some of the shame and fear that may be holding you back as we walk toward more integration and celebration of the gift of married intimacy. Playfulness and novelty in your marriage is good and of God. In this…

Overwhelm, endless to-do lists, and exhaustion is real, especially in the season of life when you’re pouring your heart and soul into a growing family. Raising little children and having little babies can feel like a sprinting marathon. Let’s talk about the challenges faced by many mommas to nurture sexual intimacy while raising young children. And…

Friend, this chat is critical. As we attempt to reframe our view of sex, we are missing the mark if we continue to focus on a narrow and limiting view of “sexual activity” vs. the oneness and meaning that comes through “sexual intimacy.” Let’s unpack the differences, think about how we got here and how we find a way forward. And, let’s embrace a li…

Let’s pause and get on the same page. Language plays a crucial role in shaping culture and creating a sense of familiarity and understanding. And, a word used quite often in our conversations here is integration. What does it mean and why does it matter? In 1 Thessalonians 5: 23 we see, “May God himself, the God who makes everything holy and whole,…

Ever feel stressed out?!? In this episode, Francie discusses ways to find regulation in the body when feeling stressed out, because we are actually living with chronic stress. Friend, your body is so good to you and even protects you in times of stress. Let's befriend our bodies and understand our nervous system. You’ll get TEN practices to help yo…

Walking through seasons of suffering can feel lonely, isolating and can even create a debilitating spiral of despair. Regardless of what your hard looks like, in this episode you’ll be equipped and encouraged as Francie shares her personal journey of embracing the challenges in her life and how it has reshaped her perspective on suffering. Key take…

In this vulnerable episode, Francie reflects on the pain and struggle caused by sexual sin in the church. Let’s have some honest reflections, informed and stirred up by a culmination of years of sexual sin being exposed publicly in some church leaders. This is not about finger pointing towards anybody, all while we acknowledge the incredible pain t…

Your female body is an extravagant gift from God. He gave you a beautiful body and He’s called you to steward it well. Stewardship starts with knowing your body. And knowing that your female body was created for pleasure. When you look at the way you were designed, you can marvel at the Creator who made you with such a huge capacity for pleasure. I…

Let’s have a practical chat, rooted in spiritual truth as we answer a recent listener question. Francie, my physical well being often suffers at the expense of serving my children. How do I take time for myself at the expense of my children when the Bible is so clear about placing the needs of others above my own? Many of us have fallen prey to the…

The topic of sex so often shuts us down. The thought of learning or growing isn’t even an option when it’s a no-go territory. Yet, we learn about creation in two ways: through God’s words (the Bible) and through God’s works (His creation, which includes you and me). The body is His design. When we look at the beauty of our body and how it works, we…

It’s a new year…whether you listen to this now or later, this episode is a foundational conversation I want to share with you. There’s a longing in my heart to share what God is doing and how He is growing hearts in this community. In this episode you’ll hear more of the vision for vital needs we need as women on a path for growth. Tune in and hear…

In all seasons, we face circumstances that remind us that things aren’t as they should be. Can we be honest about the struggle and walk with authenticity? In this teaching episode, we’ll look at suffering and longing through the story of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who embodied love and trusting God in less than ideal circumstances. Jesus came in a …

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 mascu…

Join us in this quick and lighthearted episode where we explore creative ways to nurture intimacy OUTSIDE of the bedroom. With hectic schedules and the 'roommate rut' that can sneak into even the happiest relationships, it's crucial to carve out quality time for genuine connection and joy. This episode is all about sparking new life into your relat…

Friend, get ready for a freedom chat in this rich conversation with Molly Rhodes, who is a fellow listener and Discipleship Circle member. In this conversation we have an honest, vulnerable chat about the amazing beauty of our feminine body and how to tap into the ways God designed us as women. It's a conversation that seeks to rekindle the awe and…

In this heartfelt episode, you’ll hear a beautiful summation of life lessons I've yearned to impart to my own daughters. Join me as we explore crucial insights and TRUTH to share and pass down to the next generation about their bodies, sexuality, and the incredible way in which God has thoughtfully created them. Many of us were raised in the shadow…

In this episode, we address a common struggle faced by so many of us - the overwhelming exhaustion that often leaves us feeling too drained for intimacy. It’s real! Life's demands can leave you physically and emotionally depleted, and at the end of the day, sex might feel like just another exhausting task. But what if we could change this narrative…

Let’s reclaim novelty and excitement in our marriage bed to fully live out and honor God’s design for married sex and intimacy. In this episode we’ll reframe our view of novelty and unpack ways to avoid monotony as we keep our marriages exciting and growing. A few key points for this episode include: Monogamous relationships are proven to be the ha…

This episode is a unique offering. A time for margin to encounter the Lord and allow Him to meet you right where you may be. There is great power in intimacy and Christ has made a way for us to be one with God. May you encounter some intimate space with Jesus and connect to the love of God that you were made for. Donate to the Heaven in Your Home M…