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In this Marriage After God podcast episode, I sat down with J. Parker — blogger at Hot, Holy & Humorous and author of The Higher Desire Wife. Our discussion centered on sex and intimacy in Christian marriage, God’s design for physical connection, and what happens when one spouse desires sex more than the other.
We are halfway through our marriage devotional series- and this week we are talking about two powerful emotions that every couple faces: anger and fear.
Forgiveness is essential in marriage — and in life. After all, our salvation is built on forgiveness. If Christ had not forgiven us, we would have no relationship with God. In the same way, without forgiveness, there can be no true reconciliation in marriage.
Pride is one of the most destructive forces in marriage. It doesn’t always show up loudly. Sometimes it whispers through defensiveness, control, silent treatment, or the need to always be right. But whether loud or quiet, unchecked pride can slowly erode intimacy, unity, and trust.
In marriage, we face a very real spiritual battle every single day. And sometimes, it can feel like our spouse is the enemy. But the truth is, Scripture reminds us that “we do not wrestle against flesh and blood” (Ephesians 6:12). Our battle is spiritual—and God has equipped us with everything we need to stand firm together in marriage.
Aaron recently had the honor of sitting down with Dr. Gary Chapman. It was both an honor and a humbling reminder of what truly sustains a marriage over the long haul. Gary has been married for over 60 years, served faithfully in ministry for decades, and authored The Five Love Languages, a resource that has helped millions of couples around the world. But what stuck out most in the conversation wasn’t just his research—it was his posture of humility before God and his wife.
