“Sex is fun. Sex is created by God. Sex is pleasurable. Sex can be complicated. Sex is deeply intimate. It’s sacred.” Buckle up, guys - we’re going there! Jim welcomes Lucille Williams back to the podcast to discuss her book, The Intimacy You Crave: Straight Talk About Sex & Pancakes. No matter the stage you’re at in your marriage, making time for intimacy is crucial to your relational health. And we’re not just talking about physical intimacy, either - listen in to hear how empathy, putting your arm around your spouse, and praying together can be the keys to some serious fireworks. Get ready to “not-so-subtly” share this episode with your spouse.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Lucille Williams Website: https://www.lusays.com

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

Send HomeWord a question: info@homeword.com

Books:

The Intimacy You Crave

Finding Joy in the Empty Nest

Don’t let the title fool you - we cover so much more than prayer within your marriage in today’s episode! Jim welcomes author, speaker, and friend Jodie Berndt to the show as they dive into some of the most important practices for a fun, healthy marriage: from “leaving and cleaving” to identifying communication styles, from having great sex to bringing prayer into your relationship, this conversation is brimming with valuable insight. This is the perfect show for any couple invested in strengthening their marriage, whether they’re 1 year into the journey, or 30.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Jodie Berndt Website: https://jodieberndt.com/

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905

Send HomeWord a question: info@homeword.com

Books:

Praying the Scriptures for Your Marriage: https://jodieberndt.com/praying-the-scriptures-for-your-marriage/

Have Serious Fun: https://homeword.com/product/have-serious-fun/

Doing Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

Closer: 52 Devotions to Draw Couples Together: https://homeword.com/product/closer/

The Meaning of Marriage: https://timothykeller.com/books/the-meaning-of-marriage

Scriptures:

Malachi 3:16

Here at HomeWord, one of our goals is to provide you with practical, actionable tips for strengthening your marriage - which is why we ensure the guests you hear on this show are some of the top in their field. Our special guest best-selling author and professor of psychology Dr. Les Parrott is no exception, as Jim and he discuss how an awareness of yourself and others is one of the keys to a healthy marriage. Get ready to share this episode with your spouse as Jim and Les get into the benefits of relationship assessments (it’s not as scary as it sounds), what it means to have crazy good sex, and how fighting, when done well, can actually bring you closer together.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Les Parrott website: https://www.lesandleslie.com/

Better Love Assessment: https://www.betterlove.com/

Getting Ready for Marriage Online: https://gettingreadyformarriage.com/

Books:

Getting Ready for Marriage: https://homeword.com/product/grfm-book/

Crazy Good Sex: https://store.lesandleslie.com/collections/books/products/crazy-good-sex

The Good Fight: https://store.lesandleslie.com/collections/books/products/the-good-fight

While slammed doors and the silent treatment will probably happen in your home at some point during the teen years (it’s not personal, it’s part of your teen’s job description!), learning how to communicate with your teen is absolutely possible! Get ready to take notes as Jim welcomes fellow podcast host and licensed mental health counselor Paige Clingenpeel as they discuss how to encourage conversation between you and your teen, how important it is to apologize, and how validating their opinions creates equity for a healthy relationship as they grow. This episode is a goldmine of information for parents of pre-teens and teens and we can’t wait for you to hear it!

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Paige Clingenpeel Website: https://www.paigeclingenpeel.com/

Embracing Your Season Podcast: https://www.paigeclingenpeel.com/embracing-your-season-podcast

Facebook: @Paige Clingenpeel

Instagram: @paigeclingenpeel

YouTube: Embracing Your Season Sponsored by HomeWord

Books Mentioned:

Understanding Your Teen: https://homeword.com/product/understanding-your-teen/

Living Life with Your Adult Children: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

Jim’s Points:

1. Listen more, talk less (listening is the language of love!)
2. Make family mealtimes conversation times (put the phones away!)
3. Have parent-teen date/hangout times on a regular basis

We all want to start a marriage right. We think our love and connection with our new spouse will automatically keep us close, paving the road for a smooth marital journey. Then a few years down the line, we find ourselves distant from each other: little irritations are big bumps in the road, communication is faulty, and sex was about 250 rest stops ago. Where did we veer off course? Join Jim Burns and good friend, author, and speaker, Doug Fields as they discuss navigating the early years of marriage and how we can keep our relationship in good working order. In this episode, discover how to be intentional; cherish your spouse, be thankful for who they are, and welcome growth as a couple and as an individual.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

HomeWord Contact: info@homeword.com

HomeWord Voice Line: 949-485-3905 (open 24/7)

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Doug Fields Bio: https://www.dougfields.com/about

Getting Ready for Marriage Online Course: https://gettingreadyformarriage.com/

Doug Fields Resources: https://www.dougfields.com/store

The First Few Years of Marriage: https://www.dougfields.com/product/the-first-few-years-of-marriage

Are you a Screen Enabler or a Screen Limiter? Screen management can be a topic of dissension in the home and it’s difficult to know how to approach it in a way that both parents can agree on. Jim welcomes special guest Dr. Alice Benton as they discuss methods of screen management, how humility plays a huge role in the discussion, and how it helps to think of screen management as a family problem - not just an individual one. We hope this conversation gives you the stepping stones to healthy discourse in your home and removes some of the fear surrounding this timely topic.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Dr. Alice Benton website: https://dralicebenton.com/

Daily Conversations for Screen Management Course: https://dr-alice-benton-university.teachable.com/p/digital-parenting-daily-conversations

Digital Parenting Conversations Course: https://dralicebenton.com/digitallybalancedparenting

Books:

Understanding and Loving Your Children in a Screen-Saturated World: https://a.co/d/8bO4XzJ

Once your kids have officially “flown the nest”, or even if they are still living at home as young adults, your relationship with them has to change - especially if you want to keep a relationship with them! Listen in on today’s “Just Jim” episode where he breaks down his book, Doing Life with your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out, for some truly sage advice on transitioning your former day-to-day parenting role to one of mentoring and friendship with your adult children.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Doing Life with Your Adult Children Online Course: https://homeword.com/dlwac-course/

Books:

Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out: https://homeword.com/product/dlwac-book/

Dads, have you ever felt at a loss when it comes to connecting with your daughter? Have you maybe even adopted the belief that your daughter doesn’t really need you as much as she needs mom? Join Jim and special guest Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield as they dive into the importance of your role as “Girl Dad” and the numerous long-term benefits of intentional connection between you. Loaded with both scientific research and biblical examples, you’ll come away from this conversation feeling encouraged and equipped to build the relationship with your daughter that she desperately wants and needs.

HomeWord Website: https://homeword.com/

HomeWord Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@homeword

Jim Burns Blog: https://homeword.com/jims-blog/

Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield Website: https://www.drmichellewatson.com/

The Abba Project: https://www.drmichellewatson.com/theabbaproject

The Dad Whisperer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-dad-whisperer-podcast/id1208249241

Books

Dad, Here’s What I Really Need From You: https://a.co/d/0B9BIDU

Let’s Talk: Conversation Starters for Dads and Daughters: https://a.co/d/gIXELLJ