Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Jenna, a friend of mine who is a wife and a mother. She has some inspiring stories, from her past experiences during childhood, living in a home where the mother always felt the need to be in control; to how it affected her own marriage; and most especially, her struggle as a mother seeing her child succumb to the evils of alcohol and drug addiction. She also uses the parable of the Prodigal Son to effectively relate to our own children getting lost and waiting for them to come back instead of rescuing them over and over again. Listen in as Jenna shares with us her heartfelt advice on letting go and being ready to forgive when it is time.
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Hi there! Belah here. Today is a solo show I made because I felt it was time that I share a piece of my mind about how sex relates to God. On this episode, I give out 10 points on how sex actually teaches us about God and what he tells us through scripture. I believe that sex is a metaphor to marriage, and it is vital between husbands and wives. Join me and open your minds so you may see and understand clearly how sex can teach us a lot about God. Have a blessed day!
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/50
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Hi there! Belah here. Today is Part II of my interview with Dr. Sandra Glahn of aspire2.com. On this episode, she talks about her own marriage and the difficulties she face, as well as how she handled these problems. Dr. Glahn discusses about the theological bases of marriages and how everyone’s belief can be skewed at times. She tells us what exactly marriage means---to you, to me, and to God Himself. Join us on this eye-opening and inspiring episode today!
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/49
Check out Part I at delightyourmarriage.com/48
Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Dr. Sandra Glahn, the author of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage. On this episode, she dives into the most difficult struggle she had to face in her life and in her marriage: infertility. It’s amazing how she has thought through and processed this struggle, and I want you all to listen in so that you too can understand that life doesn’t stop at the road block. This interview is very inspiring, uplifting, and spiritually fulfilling. Listen in!
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Hi there! Belah here. Today is Part II of Trista Laborn of a Purpose Driven Wife. Trista shares the challenges she goes through every day, being apart from her husband, who is deployed in a different country most of the time. She admits that it’s definitely not easy, but she makes do of what she has by always keeping the fire burning despite the distance. Listen in as Trista shares some really awesome tips on how to maintain your intimate relationship even when you are miles away from your honey!
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/45
Check out Part I at delightyourmarriage.com/44
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Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Trista Laborn of A Purpose Driven Wife. On this episode, Trista talks about how she got pregnant at such a young age and feeling lost due to the mistakes she made. She tells us how she felt like her entire life was just ruined and that she no longer had a future. But she found God, and everything changed for the better. She got married, finished her degree, set up a business, and just got her life on track. Trista encourages women in the same ordeal to just hold on and tells them that everything IS going to be okay. She believes that God has a plan for all of us, and His plans are made regardless of our past mistakes. This episode is just so uplifting, so listen in and be inspired!
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Hi there! Belah here. Today is Part II of my interview with Wanda Collins of Christian Marriage Today. Wanda takes us in to the brighter side of her marriage and shares with the us the chief ingredients that have made her marriage bloom and grow. Listen in as she gives encouraging advice to women who are in doubt and continue to entertain negative thoughts. This is for you! At the the end of the episode, Wanda delivers a powerful prayer that will definitely touch your hearts! I know it touched mine. Join us and be inspired.
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/43
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Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Wanda Collins of Christian Marriage Today, and she talks about her struggles as a wife in the early stages of their marriage. On this episode, she tackles the sensitive issue of infidelity and how she dealt with the pain brought about by her personal experience with it. She tells us how God is essential in any marriage, especially when faced with circumstances that don’t always seem to be pleasant. She hands out tips to anyone who has gone through infidelity issues in their marriage and to those who haven’t but might be scared to go through the same. It’s so powerful how Wanda uses the scripture and God’s Word to relate on how she reacted when she found out; and it’s so inspiring and encouraging to hear her talk about the strength she had, which wasn’t her own, but that of our Lord.
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Hi, it's Belah and this is the 3rd part of my chat with Luke Gilkerson, covenanteyes.com
We discuss if sex is a need or a desire and the implications that has on both men and women. Listen in!
Part I: delightyourmarriage.com/39
PartII: delightyourmarriage.com/40
PartIII: delightyourmarriage.com/41
Hi there! Belah here. Today is Part II of my interview with Luke Gilkerson of covenanteyes.com. On this episode, Luke talks about makes about man . . . well, manly. This interview is jam-packed with powerful insights and filled with inspiration for both husbands and wives. Luke dives into what the scripture tells us about pornography, masturbation, and being a man---in its core. Listen in as he discusses the issues facing young boys and men alike, the trauma and struggle they go through when they become enslaved to pornography. Also a bonus toward the end of the episode, Luke and I go back and forth about the philosophical aspect of sex, marriage, and life in general. This is one episode you definitely don’t want to miss!
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: delightyourmarriage.com/40
Check out Part I at delightyourmarriage.com/39
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Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Luke Gilkerson of covenanteyes.com. First off, Luke talks about how he “fights the evils of pornography” every day for a living. He talks about how this massive industry has alarmingly invaded our homes and polluted the minds of our spouses, friends, and even our children. Luke also discusses about masturbation in children and whether or not this is an okay thing to happen. Listen in as he explains why masturbation happens and what our children are thinking when performing this act. Do they do it willfully or not? Is masturbation an act of immorality? He also openly shares some tips on how to react to the situation, how to manage your children so that they may be free from this act, and what the scripture says about masturbation.
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Hi there! Belah here. Today is Part II of my interview with Shae Bynes of aholythreesome.com and the Kingdom Driven Entrepreneur podcast. In this episode, Shae dives deeper into how communication with the Lord and with each other positively affects the marriage. She tells of her story, on how God talks to her and helps her get through everyday challenges, especially those that concern her marriage. Shae delivers such inspiring wisdom that we could all use in delighting our own marriages. She gives valuable tips on how to enrich your sexual intimacy and shares the practices she has been doing with her husband that have made their marriage sweeter and sweeter each year.
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/38
Check out Part I at delightyourmarriage.com/37
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Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Shae Bynes, the woman (along with her husband) behind aholythreesome.com. She talks about unconditional love and how a marriage is made of three: you, your husband, and the lover of your souls---God. Shae believes that God should be the center of your marriage and should be part of all aspects of your marriage, especially the bedroom. Shae shares about the difficulties they had in their marriage and how they managed to work through their issues as a team---a team of three. Listen to Shae’s story and be inspired by her refreshing insight and how you, too, could enjoy the holiness of sexual intimacy in marriage.
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/37
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Hi there! Belah here. Today is Part II of my interview with Dr. Jessica McCleese of enhancingthedance.com where she mainly talks about the wonders of the female orgam, how it works, and why it is the way it is. You might think that something is off whenever you don’t feel like engaging in the act of sexual intimacy with your husband, but there’s actually nothing to worry about because that’s completely normal, according to this psychologist and sex therapist. She discusses the reasons on this episode! Join us as she shares helpful tips and tricks that could be helpful in delighting your marriage.
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: delightyourmarriage.com/36
Check out Part I at delightyourmarriage.com/35
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Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Dr. Jessica McCleese, of enhancingthedance.com a psychologist, sex therapist, and studying Christian sex educator who focuses on helping Christian couples improve intimacy in their marriage. In this episode, first how she has battled the pain of infertility. Then, she shares how she had gone through so much sexual abuse in her teen years and how this past experience has led her to become a withdrawn wife in the bedroom. She talks about how she always felt used during sex, and even throughout the marriage. You can beat the past too and become whole again after sexual abuse. Dr. McCleese tells us that it’s not the end, and we can keep moving forward because that is what God wants us to do---to move on and delight in the marriage he has blessed us with. Listen in as Dr. McCleese shares her tips and advices in overcoming your past and understanding that there is indeed life after sexual abuse.
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Hi there! Belah here. It’s just me talking about the biggest issue I see in marriages, in husbands and in wives. We gravely misunderstand eachother. With my background in philosophy, feminist epistemology, sociology, anthropology, feminism and a wife who suffered many kids of abuse in her first marriage… I believe I bring a unique perspective to this topic.
Find out why he keeps asking and what it really means. Also find out why she isn’t as generous as you think she “should”. Its a grave misunderstanding and it’s time to clear this up!
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My husband was on the last webinar and said “you have to let husbands listen in too, you think like a man but with a woman’s voice”. So, husbands are now welcome to listen in!
Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Dr. Nina Burrowes, a psychologist and researcher studying sexual abuse victims and abusers. Dr. Burrowes gives brilliant insights on the intricate patterns of sexual abuse and the sad realities of our society. She talks about the biggest reasons victims are not reporting their abusers. We also dive into how offenders can be someone whom you wouldn't expect. She shares powerful insights about the physiological and psychological effects of sexual abuse and why it’s important to understand these reactions. She ends with hope for the future and practical steps we can take to protect and heal.
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/33
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Hi there! Belah here. Today I have part II of Karen’s amazing journey through and after abuse in her childhood. And how she survived the horrific events of finding out her daughter’s sexual abuse. She talks more about how she handled the struggles she had as a child and how she made it through depression anxiety attacks which affected her life and especially the intimacy in her marriage. She talks about commitment, trust, honesty, and most of all, forgiveness. And how it has helped her heal and be more open. Listen in as she shares powerful and inspiring words that would definitely help steer you toward the right direction in your married lives.
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/32
Check out Part I at delightyourmarriage.com/31
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Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Karen, a DYM listener who bravely shares her heartbreaking---yet very enlightening---story. She talks about her own struggles with anxiety and depression and thoughts of taking her own life due to abusive experiences from childhood. She shares about the more recent issues of sexual abuse that has ravaged her family. Not only did these affect her individually, but they have also taken a toll on her marriage. She tells about how the frustration and emotional torment affected the intimacy in her marriage. Listen as Karen takes us deep into how common sexual abuse is and how victims have been silent under a blanket of shame. Karen urges everyone to keep an seek help from trustworthy people who can help and support you.
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Hi there! Belah here. Today is Part II of my interview with Brad and Kate from onefleshmarriage.com. In this episode, this godly couple talks about how they were able to overcome struggles in marriage, through opening up to each other. They share a most inspiring story of how they arrived at a better place in their marriage with three central things that you too could use in your own marriages. Join us as we tackle the intimacy hardships faced by married couples, new and old, and as we unwrap helpful tips to take yourselves out of the darkness and bring your marriage into the light.
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/30
Check out Part I at delightyourmarriage.com/29
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Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Brad and Kate of onefleshmarriage.com. Together they bring us into the first few years of their marriage when they were too distracted by everyday life and it greatly affected their intimacy. Kate opens up about how it was tough for her to switch gears, from being a full-time mother and homemaker to being a wife who desires her husband. Brad pitches in about how he was too busy making a living for his family that he neglected his wife’s emotions and failed to understand her needs as a woman. Listen in as this godly couple takes us on a journey with their helpful tips and advice on how to vanquish selfishness in marriage and be more present in the relationship, especially during sexual intimacy.
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Hi there! Belah here. Today is Part II of my interview with Julie Sibert of intimacyinmarriage.com. Julie talks more about how to nurture your sexual intimacy by intentional habits and letting your spouse know exactly what you want in the bedroom. Hear her speak about how to get past the past, it’s okay to let your guard down, and drown out the insecurities. Listen to her tips on how to be proactive in the bedroom and shares the three chief things that are central to marital success.
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/28
Check out Part I at delightyourmarriage.com/27
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Hi there! Belah here. Today, I have with me Julie Sibert of intimacyinmarriage.com. Julie is a wife and mother to 2 boys and is passionate about creating a long-lasting marriage with sexual intimacy as a big part of it. She believes that marriage is to be enjoyed by two "grown ups" who are in love and have the desire for each other. Listen as Julie shares her experiences with her past relationship and how she has come to realize that sexual intimacy, alongside friendship and faith, is a major part of married life and should be nurtured and taken care of. Join in as Julie tells us how she keeps track of “healthy” relationship habits that will surely affect your marriage positively.
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Hi there! Belah here. Today I have Part II of my interview with founder of Covenant Spice. She talks about how she and her husband has made their marriage a priority, right after God and even before their children. Listen as she shares about the importance of resolving problems when they are still at the beginning stages, growing connection with your husband, and knowing each other’s limits. She tells us a refreshing story about just having fun with your hubby and how her business has served as their ministry that reaches out to others who struggle with the same intimacy issues.
All the links, resources, and show notes available at: http://delightyourmarriage.com/26
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I would be honored if you have agreed (even if only with parts of DYM) or have been interested to hear the true heart behind it....
I have tried to be as honest as possible here. (There may be areas that-- I can't see currently, that were dishonest--but I tried!)
I didn't listen to this again before uploading it. I plan not to listen to it, (but maybe I will when I need help getting refocused on what I think is God's heart is for DYM). I would be honored if you at some point were able to listen (though beware: my vulnerable heart is revealed in it).
I do sincerely ask that you would choose wisdom if you have feedback for me--or want to talk about this to others--as Jame 3:17 says: "But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere."
Thanks and love,
Belah