231. Intentional Intimacy: Words After Sex - Intimate Affirmation That Builds Connection
Saison 4 · Épisode 231
lundi 28 juillet 2025 • Durée 08:59
What happens after intimacy matters just as much as what happens during it.
In this episode, Francie shares how lingering, skin-to-skin connection and heartfelt affirmation can deepen trust, build emotional closeness, and reinforce safety. Whether it’s a simple “I loved that with you” or asking, “What would feel meaningful to hear right now?”—your words can be a powerful gift of love.
Tune in and listen to this installment of the Intentional Intimacy series.
Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
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230. Intentional Intimacy: Using Words During Sex to Say What You Feel and Want
Saison 4 · Épisode 230
lundi 21 juillet 2025 • Durée 07:30
If you’ve ever gone silent during sex, not sure what to say, or afraid to say the wrong thing…this chat is for you.
In this episode, Francie gently walks you through the power of using your words during intimacy to build connection, trust, and pleasure. Learn how to name what you’re feeling and express what you desire—without shame, pressure, or performance.
Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
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229. Intentional Intimacy: Using Our Words to Name Body Parts Without Shame
Saison 4 · Épisode 229
lundi 14 juillet 2025 • Durée 11:33
If it’s hard to say the names of your body parts out loud… you’re not alone. In this episode, Francie shares how growing your sexual vocabulary—starting with simple, anatomical words—can be a healing step toward connection and confidence in your marriage. Learn why using your words matters, how playfulness can help, and how naming the good things God made can bring freedom, not shame.
Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
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228. Intentional Intimacy: Getting Out of Your Head and Into Your Body
Saison 4 · Épisode 228
lundi 7 juillet 2025 • Durée 11:43
Breath is one of the simplest, most powerful tools you have for building intimacy—and you already carry it with you.
In this episode, Francie shares how breath work can shift you from stress into presence, helping you connect more deeply with your body, your husband, and the moment. Whether it’s daily grounding or in-the-moment pleasure, this episode gives you practical ways to use breath as a pathway to greater intimacy.
Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
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227. Intentional Intimacy: Sharing Sparks and Building Sexual Energy
Saison 4 · Épisode 227
lundi 30 juin 2025 • Durée 11:50
What if intimacy didn’t have to start with a big moment—but with a spark? In this episode, Francie shares how small, playful cues of desire can help you and your husband stay connected, even in the middle of busy days and low-libido seasons. This is about learning to feel your body, name your desire, and share it—on purpose.
Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:
Brand New Before & After You Say I Do Masterclass
A 90-minute masterclass for engaged and married women who want clarity, confidence, and connection when it comes to sex in marriage.
If you've ever wondered:
What should we expect on our wedding night?
How do we prepare without fear or shame?
What’s okay—and what’s not?
How do we build trust, connection, and joy?
This class is for you. Real talk. Faithful perspective. Honest guidance. So you can start your marriage—emotionally, spiritually, and physically—on solid ground.
201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm
This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.
226. Intentional Intimacy: Body Awareness
Saison 4 · Épisode 226
lundi 23 juin 2025 • Durée 11:03
When life moves fast, it’s easy to live completely disconnected from your body—and that disconnection shows up in intimacy too. In this quick episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie shares simple ways to come back to your body on purpose, through movement, awareness, and everyday rhythms.
These tiny shifts can build toward deeper, more playful intimacy with your husband—starting right where you are.
Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:
Brand New Before & After You Say I Do Masterclass
A 90-minute masterclass for engaged and married women who want clarity, confidence, and connection when it comes to sex in marriage.
If you've ever wondered:
What should we expect on our wedding night?
How do we prepare without fear or shame?
What’s okay—and what’s not?
How do we build trust, connection, and joy?
This class is for you. Real talk. Faithful perspective. Honest guidance. So you can start your marriage—emotionally, spiritually, and physically—on solid ground.
201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm
This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access .
225. Intentional Intimacy: Moments of Margin
Saison 4 · Épisode 225
lundi 16 juin 2025 • Durée 13:31
In this first episode of the Intentional Intimacy summer series, Francie shares a powerful truth: intimacy doesn’t thrive in a rush—it grows in margin. Discover how small moments of white space, like a morning hug or a slow walk, can open the door to deeper connection in your marriage. This is your invitation to pause, check in, and create room for love to grow—one simple habit at a time.
Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:
Brand New Before & After You Say I Do Masterclass
A 90-minute masterclass for engaged and married women who want clarity, confidence, and connection when it comes to sex in marriage.
If you've ever wondered:
What should we expect on our wedding night?
How do we prepare without fear or shame?
What’s okay—and what’s not?
How do we build trust, connection, and joy?
This class is for you. Real talk. Faithful perspective. Honest guidance. So you can start your marriage—emotionally, spiritually, and physically—on solid ground.
201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm
This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.
224. Best Hotel Date Ever (After a Year Without One) - Intimacy in the Hard Winter Seasons
Saison 4 · Épisode 224
lundi 9 juin 2025 • Durée 26:44
When was the last time you felt truly connected—to your body, to your husband, to yourself?
If life has felt heavy… If intimacy has taken a backseat to survival… If you’re wondering where desire, connection, or joy has gone—this episode is for you.
In today’s honest conversation, Francie opens up about walking through a year of exhaustion, illness, and survival mode—when hotel dates were off the table and emotional oxygen was running low. And yet, somehow, that winter season planted the seeds for the most connected, joy-filled intimacy her marriage had experienced in 20 years.
What changed? Not the circumstances. But the intentional decision to grow anyway—in small, daily ways.
You’ll Hear About:
What it means to walk through a “winter season” in your marriage
How to stay connected when resources (and energy) feel scarce
Why befriending your body matters more than you think
The surprising power of slowing down, tuning in, and learning to receive
Why small steps toward pleasure and presence can actually transform your marriage
Up Next:
This episode launches the Intentional Intimacy Summer Series—ten short, practical episodes to help you grow connection, one simple step at a time.
Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:
Brand New Before & After You Say I Do Masterclass
A 90-minute masterclass for engaged and married women who want clarity, confidence, and connection when it comes to sex in marriage.
If you've ever wondered:
What should we expect on our wedding night?
How do we prepare without fear or shame?
What’s okay—and what’s not?
223. Sexual Response Cycle 101: Understanding How God Designed Women for Desire, Arousal, and Joy
Saison 4 · Épisode 223
lundi 26 mai 2025 • Durée 26:50
Is your understanding of sex stuck in a male-centered script? In this empowering episode, Francie kicks off a powerful new arc in the Celebrate & Educate series: the female sexual response cycle, God’s intentionally layered design for connection, pleasure, and intimacy.
Our cultural assumptions about sex often reduce the experience to: erection, entry, thrust, ejaculation, done. But what about women? What about the way your body was made to respond?
In this foundational episode, you'll learn:
The 4 phases of the female sexual response cycle: desire, arousal, climax, and resolution
Why emotional and mental engagement are essential for female arousal
How to recognize your body’s subtle signals of desire and readiness
How tuning into your body can transform your sexual experience and deepen intimacy
Francie unpacks the science and spirit behind female pleasure—blending physiology with faith to help you grow in self-awareness and partnership with your spouse. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, disinterested, or just going through the motions, this episode is for you.
You'll also hear:
Why distraction and shame short-circuit sexual intimacy
How sleep arousal cycles reveal God's intentional design
Why pleasure isn’t frivolous—it’s worship
Let this episode help you wake up to your body, your needs, and your worth. There is so much more available to you when you align your mind, body, and spirit with the goodness of God’s design for sexuality.
Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:
201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm
This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access .
222. Erogenous Zones: How God Wired Women for Full-Body Pleasure
Saison 4 · Épisode 222
lundi 19 mai 2025 • Durée 18:48
Did you know your body is designed by God with at least 10 unique erogenous zones—beyond just the obvious? This episode is part of the Celebrate and Educate Your Good Body series, and it’s all about discovering the intentional, generous design of your female body.
Join Francie as she explores the concept of erogenous zones, not just from a biological perspective, but through a spiritual lens that celebrates how God created women with the capacity to feel pleasure from head to toe. In this episode, you’ll learn:
What erogenous zones are (and where they are!)
How they can deepen intimacy in your marriage
Why understanding your body is an act of worship
How to shift your view of sex from duty to delight
Whether you're new to this journey or wanting to deepen your connection with your body and your husband, this is a must-listen. Invite your spouse to join you, and spark a new kind of holy curiosity and joy in your marriage.
Let’s embrace a mindset of celebration—not shame—when it comes to our bodies and sexuality. Your body is good. Your pleasure is purposeful. And your marriage can be a place of joyful, sacred discovery.
Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:
201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm
This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.
101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex
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.
Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship
Keep learning and get direct access to 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 talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
Donate to Heaven in Your Home:
Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.
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.
Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship
Keep learning and get direct access to 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 talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
Donate to Heaven in Your Home:
Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.
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.
Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship
Keep learning and get direct access to 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 talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
Donate to Heaven in Your Home:
Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.
This class is for you. Real talk. Faithful perspective. Honest guidance. So you can start your marriage—emotionally, spiritually, and physically—on solid ground.
201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm
This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.
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.
Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship
Keep learning and get direct access to 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 talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
Donate to Heaven in Your Home:
Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.
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.
Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship
Keep learning and get direct access to 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 talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
Donate to Heaven in Your Home:
Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.
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.
Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship
Keep learning and get direct access to 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 talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle
Donate to Heaven in Your Home:
Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.
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