As we wrap up a summer of candid conversations on intimacy, marriage, and sex, we’re looking back at what we’ve learned along the way. This season has challenged us to see intimacy not as something that “just happens,” but as something we intentionally pursue, protect, and nurture.
Sex and intimacy don’t just happen automatically. They require intentionality—especially as couples grow older or walk through seasons of busyness, stress, or change.
Pursuit is an ongoing choice, not just a fleeting feeling. Just as faith calls us to seek God in both the easy and hard moments, healthy marriages call us to keep showing up for one another, even when it doesn’t come naturally.
One of the strongest threads woven throughout our summer series was the central role of communication.
Intimacy is more than physical closeness—it’s about honest conversations, shared experiences, and emotional connection.
When life’s pressures crowd in—kids, work, health, or even the pace of daily routines—couples have to fight to keep communication alive. Without it, both sex and connection quickly suffer.
So many couples carry unnecessary pressure, shame, or uncertainty because no one has ever given them permission to talk openly about sex. By addressing these topics with honesty and care, we discovered how powerful it is to normalize what every married couple experiences.
Healthy marriages require more than privacy; they require a willingness to learn, share, and support one another in community.
Ultimately, intimacy in marriage isn’t just about the couple—it’s also about the example they set for others. Younger couples are looking for mentors. Children are watching how love is lived out at home.
Friends and church family are encouraged when they see joy, delight, and connection.
A marriage that thrives—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—becomes a living testimony of God’s faithfulness.
Though this season has come to a close, the conversation doesn’t end here. Intimacy is a lifelong journey that requires ongoing pursuit, communication, and intentionality.
If you’re looking for a next step, consider joining a marriage group like Re|Engage or simply making space for open, honest conversations with your spouse.
Because when we choose to invest in intimacy, we don’t just strengthen our marriages—we reflect the love and faithfulness of God to a watching world.
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