The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis
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- 625Meet the Team: From Best Friends to Marriage with Karina LopezIn this behind-the-scenes bonus episode, Dave and Ashley introduce Karina “Nina” Lopez – part of the XO Marriage team for seven years, where she produces audiobooks, works with distributors, and holds down the publishing fort. Best friends long before they dated, Karina and her husband Mark spent years long distance before marrying, and she shares the wisdom that’s shaped their seven years together: believing the best in your spouse, and staying best friends instead of drifting into roommates. A warm, encouraging peek at the team behind the podcast.Explore XO Marriage’s Marriage Intensive certification: https://xomarriage.com/mictExplore XO Marriage’s free digital courses: https://xomarriage.com/courses __________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 626Track Your Repair Time, Not Your Fight CountThe real sign of a healthy marriage isn't how often you fight, but how quickly you repair after conflict. Your "repair time" reveals more about your relationship's strength than avoiding disagreements ever will. _______________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 627The Marriage We Built After Infidelity with Carl & Laura LentzCarl and Laura Lentz open up about rebuilding their marriage after infidelity, betrayal, and the very public fallout that followed. They join Dave and Ashley to share what healing has required of each of them, why rebuilding trust takes evidence, and how they stopped trying to recover their old marriage and began building a new one. Listener Question: My husband and I have been married almost 20 years. I always believed we were each other's firsts, but he recently told me he had sexual relationships back in high school and college that he'd never disclosed before. It happened 25+ years ago to him, but it feels brand new to me. How do I process this loss and distrust while extending grace — without constantly bringing it back up? Order their new book, Overcoming Infidelity: https://a.co/d/0gHxDUyU Lights On with Carl Lentz Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lights-on-with-carl-lentz/id1747789103 Explore Free Marriage Courses: https://xomarriage.com/courses __________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 628Why Your Spouse Communicates That Way with Psychotherapist Jason VanRulerPsychotherapist and author Jason VanRuler joins Dave and Ashley to unpack five communication styles: Peacemaker, Advocate, Thinker, Harbor, and Spark. Drawing from his work in communication, attachment, and relationships, Jason explains how understanding these styles can help couples stop misreading each other, navigate conflict, and communicate in ways their spouse can better understand.Connect with Jason VanRuler: https://www.jasonvr.com/Follow Jason: https://www.instagram.com/jason.vanruler/Discovering Your Communication Style by Jason VanRuler: https://a.co/d/0fRSIizsExplore Free Marriage Courses: https://xomarriage.com/courses __________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 629The 3 C's That Shape You (& Your Marriage) MostWhat you schedule, who you surround yourself with, and what you consume are silently shaping your marriage every single day. Be intentional about all three, and watch how your relationship starts to reflect the values you actually want. _______________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 630Marriage in the 80s vs. Now: Is It Better or Worse?Grab your headband and cue the synth: Dave and Ashley are going totally 80s for this one. Behind the mullet and the windbreakers, though, is a real conversation about how marriage has changed over the last 40 years. They dig into the stats: why the median age of first marriage jumped from around 22 to nearly 30, why fewer young people are dating or marrying at all, why the divorce rate has actually dropped since its 1980 peak, and how the loss of real community and the rise of the comparison trap are quietly straining marriages today. Some things are better, some are worse – but there’s a lot we can learn from looking back. Listener question: Why does it seem like the modern church places all the responsibility on the husband – saying that if a wife is acting poorly, it’s because he isn’t leading well? Are wives ever held accountable for their own actions, or does headship let them off the hook? Explore XO Marriage’s free digital courses: https://xomarriage.com/courses __________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 631Keeping Your Marriage Strong in Ministry with Marty & Stephanie McLainAfter 36 years of marriage and a life in ministry, Marty and Stephanie know how easy it is for your calling to consume your time, energy, and identity. They join Dave and Ashley to talk about setting healthy boundaries, finding support, and continuing to pursue each other so your marriage gets your best, not just what’s left over.Connect with Marty & Stephanie: martymclain@bellsouth.netMarriage Academy with Dave & Ashley: https://www.daveandashley.com/the-marriage-coaching-academyExplore Free Marriage Courses: https://xomarriage.com/courses __________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 632Empty Nest, Empty Marriage? Here's Why It HappensWhen your kids have been the center of your relationship, their leaving can expose a painful gap between you and your spouse. Use this season to intentionally revisit your connection and companionship before it's too late. 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 633Parenting Adult Children with Brandon & Susan ThomasDave and Ashley sit down with Brandon and Susan Thomas, pastors of Keystone Church in Keller, Texas, and hosts of the Overflow podcast, to talk about the season of loving your adult children. Brandon and Susan open up about the unique joys and challenges of launching kids into adulthood, why so many couples drift apart (or divorce) once the kids leave, and the troubling rise of “cut-off culture” and family estrangement, now affecting as many as 1 in 4 adults. They share hard-won wisdom on honoring difficult family members without becoming a doormat, the difference between honor and respect, and choosing to be a “balm, not a bomb” in your family. It’s a rich, challenging conversation for any parent, whether your kids are grown or still at home. Listener question: I have a question about validating emotions. If my spouse feels a certain way about a situation, but that emotion doesn’t seem to fit the moment, should I still validate that feeling? In other words, is validating their emotions the same as validating their perspective? Am I just being a supportive spouse, or am I potentially enabling incorrect behavior? Become a partner with XO Marriage today at xomarriage.com/give Learn more about Keystone Church: https://keystonechurch.com Listen to the Overflow Podcast with Brandon & Susan Thomas: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-overflow/id1842221149 Explore XO Marriage’s free digital courses: https://xomarriage.com __________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 634How to Reconnect When Your Marriage Feels Disconnected with Casey & Meygan CastonCasey and Meygan Caston know what it's like to feel disconnected in marriage. Just three years after their wedding, they had grown to resent one another. In this episode, they share how they rebuilt their relationship and the simple, intentional habits that help couples stay connected, from meaningful apologies and daily encouragement to making time for each other. Listener Question: My husband and I are polite and cordial, but I feel like roommates more than lovers lately, if I'm honest. What's the difference between feeling "close" and feeling "connected," and how do you rebuild the latter after a dry season? Become a partner with XO Marriage today at https://xomarriage.com/give Connect with Casey & Meygan: https://marriage365.com/ Get Casey & Meygan's book, The Marriage Habit: https://a.co/d/0gm66dql Marriage Academy with Dave & Ashley: https://www.daveandashley.com/the-marriage-coaching-academy Explore Free Marriage Courses: https://xomarriage.com/courses __________ 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 https://daveandashley.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 635Your Marriage Has an Enemy – It's Not Your SpouseWhen your marriage feels like a war zone, you may be fighting the wrong enemy – your real battle is spiritual, not against each other. Recognising that truth could be the turning point that saves everything you have. _______________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 636Building the Marriage You Never Saw Growing Up with Luis & Kristen RomanLuis and Kristen Roman both grew up in broken homes, but they were determined to build a different story for their marriage. In this episode, they join Dave and Ashley to share how their faith has shaped their relationship, the importance of forgiveness, and what it looks like to keep learning and loving your spouse through every season of marriage. Listener Question: My wife shuts down when she's overwhelmed and it took me years to realize that's not her being distant, that's just how she processes. What's something you've learned about your spouse's communication style that took embarrassingly long to figure out? Connect with Luis & Kristen: https://exitoenlafamilia.com/ Get their book: Divine Marriage Also available in Spanish: Un Matrimonio Divino __________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 637Healing After Divorce: What No One Tells You with Dr. John AndersenDivorce is more than the end of a marriage. It's a loss that can leave you questioning your identity, your future, and whether you'll ever find love again. In this episode of The Naked Marriage Podcast, Dave and Ashley sit down with Dr. John Andersen, co-author of Who Will Love Me Now? with Jimmy Evans, to talk about the often-overlooked grief of divorce. Drawing from his own experience, Dr. Andersen shares why healing takes more than time, how to work through anger and forgiveness, and what it looks like to rebuild your life with hope. Whether you've experienced divorce or want to better support someone who has, this conversation offers practical wisdom and encouragement for the road ahead. Listener Question: How do you get over anger from the past and communicate with someone who does not communicate? How can a marriage work if one isn’t willing to do the work? Get the book: whowilllovemenow.com Connect with Dr. John Andersen on his substack: https://whowilllovemenow.substack.com/ Become a partner with XO Marriage today at xomarriage.com/give __________ 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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