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238. Sex Makes Everything Better: An Interview with Laura Dugger

February 2, 2022 By Joshua Straub 2 Comments

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Last week we talked about how to have hard conversations with your spouse. This week, we’re highlighting one of the topics that is so often difficult to talk about–sex. Joining us is our dear friend, a licensed marriage and family therapist whose specialization in graduate school was sex therapy, Laura Dugger.

In this episode, Laura talks about how sex literally makes everything better. Wait until you hear the research! With honesty, vulnerability, and a solid dose of fun, Josh and Christi’s interview with Laura includes:

  • The hidden benefits of sex
  • How to talk to your spouse about sex
  • Reasons for, and how to, schedule sex
  • The God-given purpose of sex in marriage

Show Notes:

SIGN UP FOR THE FAMOUS AT HOME NETWORK BY FEBRUARY 9! You have until February 9 to join the Famous at Home community! Be a part of exclusive content, live coaching, and offers as well as group discussions, a community of families who are like-minded, and live Q&A sessions with Josh and Christi.

LISTEN TO THE SAVVY SAUCE PODCAST! A podcast hosted by 3 stay-at-home moms (1 being Laura Dugger) existing to invite people into a space to meet with Jesus and be filled with joy to overflowing.

DR. JENNIFER KONZEN PODCAST EPISODE: Fostering a Fun, Healthy Sex Life with your Spouse with Dr. Jennifer Konzen

VISIT THE ART OF INTIMATE MARRIAGE WEBSITE! Access to Dr. Konzen’s book, podcast, sex therapist training, and a marriage video series.

LISTEN TO DR. DOUGLAS ROSENAU PODCAST EPISODE: Ways to Deepen Your Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Douglas Rosenau

READ A CELEBRATION OF SEX BY DR. DOUGLAS ROSENAU: A guide to enjoying God’s gift of sexual intimacy

LISTEN TO DR. MICHAEL SYTSMA PODCAST EPISODE: Enjoying a God-Honoring, Healthy Sex Life with Your Spouse with Certified Sex Therapist and Ordained Minister, Dr. Michael Sytsma

LISTEN TO FRANCIE WINSLOW PODCAST EPISODES: Sex in Marriage and Its Positive Effects with Francie Winslow, Part 1Science and Art of Sexual Intimacy in Marriage, Part 2

LISTEN TO DR. CLIFFORD AND JOYCE PENNER PODCAST EPISODE: Easy Changes to Enhance Your Sexual Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Clifford and Joyce PennerAssortment of Books

LISTEN TO GARY THOMAS PODCAST EPISODE: Mutually Pleasing Sex in Marriage with Gary Thomas

READ MARRIED SEX BY GARY THOMAS: A Christian couple’s guide to reimagining your love life

LISTEN TO DEBRA FILETA PODCAST EPISODE: Making Love in Marriage with Debra Fileta

READ DR. JULI SLATTERY’S BOOK! Passion Pursuit (co-authored with Linda Dillow)

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Filed Under: Dating / Engaged Couples, Marriage, Parenting, Podcast, Spiritual Direction Tagged With: biblical side of sex, Dr Josh and Christi podcast, famous at home, Famous at Home community, Famous at Home Network, Famous at Home Podcast, intimacy in marriage, josh and christi straub, Laura dugger, Sex in marriage, talking about sex in marriage, what does the Bible say about sex

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  1. WHITNEY Potter says

    March 2, 2022 at

    This was everything a mom of three needed to hear and on to 10 years of marriage. Thank you to the both of you for sharing a jaw dropping podcast, that so much of me needed to hear and so much I didn’t know about. It all makes sense in the life where I’m at with 3 kids so young. Thank you!!!!! I’m in love with you two and excited to listen to more of your podcasts, thank you!!

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    • Joshua Straub says

      March 2, 2022 at

      You are so welcome! We’re so grateful it resonated with you!

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