The Four Seasons of Intimacy | Dave and Ashley Willis

On this episode of Focus on the Family, marriage coaches Dave and Ashley Willis sit down to unpack the realities of sexual intimacy in marriage—especially when life gets hard. Drawing from their book The Counterfeit Climax, the Willises explain how different seasons of life affect the sexual relationship between a husband and wife and why intentional connection is crucial. Whether you’re in the early “beach” stage of marriage or navigating busy schedules, parenting chaos, or a season of brokenness, this candid, hope-filled conversation offers encouragement for couples to fight for closeness, communication, and joy in their marriage bed. 🔹 The 4 seasons of sex in marriage: beach, babies, busy, and broken 🔹 How to prioritize intimacy when you have young kids 🔹 Why your kids benefit from seeing your marriage thrive 🔹 What to do when infertility or physical challenges impact your sex life 🔹 How to rebuild trust and connection after betrayal or brokenness This heartfelt conversation will help you recognize where you are, give you tools to stay connected, and remind you that every season can be a place of growth, joy, and renewed closeness—with God at the center of your marriage. 📖 Get your copy of "The Counterfeit Climax" here: https://bit.ly/44V1cNp --- Chapters 00:00 – From Porn Addiction to Performance Anxiety 04:32 – Relearning Intimacy Through Tenderness 08:58 – Finding Strength in Broken Seasons 13:21 – Hormones, Healing, and Hope 17:45 – Communication and Emotional Safety 22:09 – Playing to Each Other’s Strengths 26:35 – Giving Your Best in Every Season --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #MarriageOnTheLine #FocusMarriage #ChristianMarriage #DaveAndAshleyWillis #SexInMarriage #FaithAndFamily #FocusOnTheFamily #MarriageHealing ---