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The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis

XO Podcast Network, Dave Willis, Ashley Willis

The Naked Marriage invites couples to uncover God’s design for lifelong love. Through honest, faith-centered conversations, hosts Dave and Ashley Willis talk openly about challenges couples often face but rarely talk about. With wisdom, vulnerability, and humor, they offer fresh perspectives and practical ways to build a deeply connected marriage.

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37:17

How to Stay on the Same Team When Life Gets Heavy...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/10/05

After years of adventure, ministry, and moving around the world together, Joel and Emily Malm learned that even good things can become too heavy to carry. They join Dave and Ashley to talk about recognizing when your spouse is overwhelmed, making space for conversations, and learning what to take out of the "backpack" before resentment builds.Listener Question: I've thought about starting a marriage-focused blog, but I'm nervous about how much of our real struggles to share versus keep private

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The Right Sacrifice Always Comes Back Better

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/10/02

When you choose your family over career or personal ambitions in the right season, God often returns what you gave up in a greater form. This episode reminds you that timely sacrifice isn't loss — it's an investment in something far more glorious._______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger,

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31:11

Living Defiantly Different in a Broken World with...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/30

What if the world could tell you were a follower of Jesus – not by what you post, but by how you live? Pastor Nirup Alphonse, lead pastor of LIFEGATE Church in Denver, joins Dave and Ashley to talk about his brand-new book Defiant Lights and why ordinary Christians are called to live noticeably different from the culture around them. He unpacks the seven countercultural postures believers can embody, why our marriages are meant to reflect God rather than revolve around us, the power of asking "how

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42:56

Loving Your Spouse Through PTSD with Nate & Noemi...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/28

Nate and Noemi Parsons share how PTSD affected their marriage and what it looked like to walk through a season neither of them could fix on their own. Their conversation explores the power of asking for help, bearing one another’s burdens, and learning how to show up for your spouse when they’re hurting.Listener Question: I vent to my husband about my day and he immediately tries to fix it, which honestly makes me more frustrated, not less. How do you tell the difference between a partner who

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2:11

Stop "Fixing" and Start Listening to Your Spouse

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/25

When your spouse shares a problem, simply asking "do you just want me to listen, or do you want solutions?" can transform how connected you both feel. This one small question helps you meet your partner's real need instead of accidentally making them feel dismissed._______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building

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36:35

When Your Past Shows Up In Your Marriage with Dean &...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/21

Dean and Jill Berg have spent years helping other couples build stronger marriages, but their own story was shaped by two very different pasts colliding. Now married for 37 years and working as marriage coaches, they open up about the struggles that forced them to confront what they had carried into their relationship and what was really underneath the conflicts they couldn’t seem to resolve.Listener Question: There's one argument my wife and I have had at least a dozen times over the years and we

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2:53

"Is It Safe?" How Vulnerability Heals Your Marriage

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/18

Childhood trauma can silently shut down your ability to emotionally connect with your spouse, but restoration begins the moment you choose honesty over self-protection. You can't be healed from something you're not willing to be vulnerable about – and your marriage is worth that first brave step._______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the

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38:49

The Parts of Marriage You Can't Prepare For with...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/16

After 26 years of marriage, Jason and Elizabeth Settle are facing something they never imaged when they first promised "in sickness and in health." The Southlake-based faith counselors have spent years walking alongside couples through difficult seasons, but Jason's sudden cancer diagnosis has brought those words much closer to home.They share how this season is reshaping their understanding of vulnerability, surrender, and what it looks like to trust God when you don't know the outcome. Listener

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41:17

What It Takes to Truly Know Your Spouse with Jason &...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/14

Jason and Roslyn look back on more than 30 years of marriage, from getting married with little preparation to facing conversations that challenges how well they really knew one another. In this episode with Dave and Ashley, they open up about the hidden struggles, conflict, communication, and the changes in intimacy that come with different seasons of marriage.Listener Question: My spouse and I are in our early 50’s, been married a good long while. My spouse and I haven’t had sex in years: no

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1:52

You Forgot the Purpose of Your Marriage – Here's a...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/11

When life's roles of spouse and parent take over, it's easy to forget that your first covenant is with God, not each other. Rediscovering that your marriage exists to glorify Him can restore the purpose and focus your relationship was always meant to have._______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger,

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30:24

Hot Topics (Part 2): Fur Babies, Vasectomies, Eye...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/07

Dave and Ashley are back with the second half of their rapid-fire Hot Topics round, tackling more of your biggest questions and the culture's most talked-about marriage debates. They cover why smart, capable people suddenly act helpless about finding a babysitter, why couples should choose to have kids (and why fur babies don't count), why forcing your spouse into a sexless marriage is a form of infidelity, why rolling your eyes at your spouse is one of the most accurate predictors of divorce, why

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2:31

The #1 Divorce Predictor Most Couples Miss

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/09/04

According to Dr. John Gottman's research, rolling your eyes at your spouse is one of the most accurate predictors of divorce because it reveals deep-seated contempt – the #1 predictor of divorce. Before the eye rolls come the negative thoughts, so guard your mind, choose honour, and bring your struggles before God to protect your marriage._______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry

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33:47

Hot Topics (Part 1): Fetishes, Sexless Marriages, the...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/08/31

In this first-of-its-kind episode, Dave and Ashley tackle a rapid-fire round of the most-asked and most-provocative questions from listeners and the culture right now. They cover the line between a preference and a fetish, what to do in a sexless marriage, how the "manosphere" is shaping men's view of marriage, the "de-centering your marriage" trend among women, why couples who combine their finances are statistically less likely to divorce, why there's no such thing as "ethical" AI porn, why sex

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2:19

Is a Sexless Marriage Common?

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/08/28

Many couples find themselves in a sexless marriage, but it often doesn't happen overnight. Here's the hard reality: if you don't have a medical reason for withholding sex from your spouse, you may be unknowingly starving your marriage. Sex is what separates a friendship from a marriage, and both of you have a responsibility to protect that intimacy and seek solutions together during difficult seasons. God gave us this special gift for a reason; let's honor it._______________ We want your marriage

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39:53

Building a Marriage That Thrives with Jimmy & Kim...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/08/24

When Pastor Jimmy Witcher, CEO of XO Marriage, and his wife Kim hit their fifth year of marriage, they had drifted so far apart that Kim planned to leave. But on a 13-hour flight overseas, God met Jimmy with a hard truth – and everything changed. In this episode, the Witchers share how humility, ownership, and turning to God rebuilt their marriage, and the everyday habits that keep them thriving 42 years later: making daily "exclusive relational connection time," treating fun as fuel, and learning

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2:16

Why 'Falling Out of Love' is a Myth (And What's...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/08/21

Falling out of love isn't real, you've simply stopped making deposits into your relationship's treasury. Start investing in small, consistent acts of love and watch your marriage come alive again._______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Their marriage-related books, blogs,

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40:32

When Cancer Tests Your Faith and Your Marriage with...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/08/17

When Gail Schaar was diagnosed with two different types of breast cancer, she and her husband, Zach, found themselves navigating a season they never expected. In this episode, Zach and Gail share how they walked through the fear and uncertainty of a cancer diagnosis together, why Zach learned that being present was sometimes more important than trying to fix things, and how seeking God together brought peace when circumstances felt overwhelming. Gail also shares the story behind her book, I Am Not a

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2:19

How to Help a Spouse Through a Cancer Diagnosis |...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/08/14

When your spouse is struggling, your presence matters far more than your solutions — simply being there and saying nothing is often the most powerful thing you can do. Leaning into God's Word together is where you'll find the true peace that no amount of fixing ever could._______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of

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40:33

Finding True Love After Divorce with Steve & Abi Fort

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/08/10

After both walking through the pain of divorce, Steve and Abi Fort never expected the second-chance love story God had waiting for them. In this episode, they share how they met in a singles class, got engaged at a gas station, and married over a video call with Steve's missionary parents officiating from across the world. Steve and Abby open up about rebuilding after heartbreak, blending a family across two cultures and languages, keeping their friendship at the center of their marriage, and why

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2:38

Don't Be Roommates: 3 Weekly Habits That Keep the...

The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis ·

2026/08/07

If your spouse has started to feel more like a roommate than a partner, you're not alone – this is a normal cycle that most couples face at some point. Protecting time for friendship, shared interests, and honest check-ins can help you and your spouse get back in sync._______________ We want your marriage to thrive! Learn more at http://xomarriage.com Dave and Ashley Willis spent thirteen years in full-time church ministry before devoting their work entirely toward the global mission of building

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