“It wasn’t like we woke up one day and said, let’s talk about sex… all of the time. No, we had wounds that caused a lot of pain but then, we got healing. That’s when everything changed!”

In this episode of the Sexual Wholeness Revival podcast, hosts Mary and Katieann interview each other to explain why they do the show and how their personal experiences revealed the need for sexual wholeness.

Katieann shares that growing up in a conservative church with little conversation about sex led her to assume marital sex was a wife’s duty, mostly for the husband, and that talking about intimacy was shameful; reading Song of Solomon, observing mentors Danny and Sheri’s marriage, and reflecting on Genesis (“it is good”) helped reshape her view of God’s design for intimacy.

Mary describes entering her first marriage with an idealized, “1950s” Christian-marriage expectation and being shocked by a painful, unloving first sexual encounter on her wedding night, leading her to internalize blame and settle in silence; she later experienced healing, learned to speak up, and replaced the lie that she was unlovable with God’s truth, including in her current marriage that is honoring and loving.

They discuss the relational and cultural cost of telling the truth about sex—Mary recounts being poorly received when publicly enthusiastic about her message, while Katieann notes she’s comfortable being the “awkward person in the room,” even as a pastor, and believes the church must address sex or others will without a godly perspective.

Both identify core lies they had to unlearn (“unlovable” for Mary and “not enough” for Katieann) and explain how their healing became a calling to help others, including parenting without introducing shame—highlighted by Katieann stopping her husband from joking about their daughter’s developing body.

The episode ends with their vision to normalize godly, practical conversations about intimacy, continue their G.I.F.T.S. cycles, and an invitation to Mary’s free ebook, God’s Gift to Marriage, available at LimitlessIntimacy.com.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Pulling Back the Curtain: Why This Podcast Exists

01:21 Katieann’s Hot Seat: Duty Sex, Naivety & a New Vision for Intimacy

04:49 ‘It Is Good’: The Genesis Moment That Reframed Sex as God’s Design

06:38 Mary’s Hot Seat: Wedding-Night Shock, Pain & Losing Her Voice

10:18 Telling the Truth About Sex: Pushback, Awkward Rooms & Speaking Anyway

12:43 Unlearning the Core Lies: ‘Unlovable’ and the Healing That Changed Everything

14:26 Called to Carry It for Others: From Personal Breakthrough to Ministry Message

16:02 Katieann’s Turn: The Cost of Truth-Telling as a Pastor

19:40 Breaking ‘Not Enough’: Healing for the Next Generation

22:10 Protecting Kids from Shame: The Parenting Moment That Sparked a Mission

24:29 Wrap-Up: The G.I.F.T.S. Vision, Free e-book & What’s Next

TAKEAWAYS:

• Name the lie that shaped your story and replace it with God’s truth.
• Refuse silent endurance—reclaim your voice in intimacy.
• Let healing turn your pain into motivation to serve others.
• Create a shame-free legacy by changing how the next generation learns about sex.
• Start honest, godly conversations even when you’re the awkward one in the room.

FREE RESOURCE:

Want a surprising look at what God really says about sex in marriage? Download the free e-book: God’s Gift to Marriage

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Special thanks to Suzanna Storey of Saphron Music for “Shape Shifter”, on her Identity Crisis album.

It’s important to talk about the common sex issues people are having so they won’t feel isolated or keep producing the fruit of brokenness. In this audience-driven episode, we answer your questions and comments surrounding body image and its impact on sexual intimacy in marriage. Mary and Katieann discuss how body changes, societal standards, and the idea of rejection affect wives' perspectives on intimacy. They touch on husbands' views about their wife’s body and the role of sexual addiction in marriage fractures. The conversation shifts to AI body image trends, the importance of addressing deep-seated issues in a marriage, and how to rebuild intimacy after betrayal. They emphasize empathy, understanding, and the pursuit of mutual respect and satisfaction. The episode concludes by reinforcing the podcast’s goal of fostering open dialogue and encouraging positive changes in married intimacy.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Audience Interaction

00:58 Body Image and Intimacy Challenges

06:17 AI Trends and Body Image

09:13 Sexual Intimacy in Marriage

13:25 Addressing Sexual Addiction and Betrayal

18:21 Navigating Sexless Marriages

20:24 The Importance of Discussing Sexual Issues

23:35 Conclusion and Call for Feedback

TAKEAWAYS:

• Name the pain honestly—silence keeps it stuck.
• See your body with compassion, not comparison.
• Refuse secrecy especially with sexual addiction. Truth brings healing.
• Pursue intimacy as mutual connection, not obligation or escape.
• Choose courageous conversations now to restore closeness later.

FREE RESOURCES:

Send Sexual Wholeness Revival podcast questions and comments to: mary@limitlessintimacy.com

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DISCLAIMER:

This podcast is designed for informational purposes only. Any and all actions or consequences from the podcast are the sole responsibility of the podcast audience participant. Information should not be seen as medical or mental health advice, and is not meant to take the place of seeing licensed health professionals.

Special thanks to Suzanna Storey of Saphron Music for “Shape Shifter”, on her Identity Crisis album.

Passion can inspire you to action but what you really want is something that bonds you to one another. In this intriguing episode of the Sexual Wholeness Revival podcast, Mary and Katieann explore the origins of passion, contrasting Hollywood's depiction with Biblical examples. They delve into stories from Genesis, examining how passion in God's design is meant to be sacred, intimate, and reserved for marriage. The hosts share personal experiences and provide insights into maintaining healthy boundaries and understanding passion's proper place. They also highlight the importance of conflict and commitment in relationships, offering practical advice for singles, parents, and married couples.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Let passion spark you—but let commitment hold you.
• Honor passion by placing it where it can grow safely.
• Respond to attraction with self-respect and self-control.
• Practice healthy beliefs now to build strong love later.
• Lean into conflict to deepen bonding, let it make you closer.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Introduction and Excitement for Today's Topic

00:07 Exploring Passion: God vs. Hollywood

03:14 Personal Stories of Passion

07:05 The Importance of Passion in Marriage

08:49 Biblical Stories of Passion

17:55 Hollywood vs. Biblical Passion

20:05 Conflict and Covenant in Relationships

23:32 Conclusion and Invitation for Relationship Breakthrough

FREE RESOURCE:

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DISCLAIMER:

This podcast is designed for informational purposes only. Any and all actions or consequences from the podcast are the sole responsibility of the podcast audience participant. Information should not be seen as medical or mental health advice, and is not meant to take the place of seeing licensed health professionals.

Special thanks to Suzanna Storey of Saphron Music for “Shape Shifter”, on her Identity Crisis album.