304: Q&A! When Sex Isn’t Going the Way You Expected

304: Q&A! When Sex Isn’t Going the Way You Expected

Author: That Sounds Fun Network September 7, 2026 Duration: 19:59
SEEDS: Download the free SEEDS app and take one small step today: plant your first seed and see what God can grow. Ending off the summer with a few Q&A's the KS team tackles YOUR questions! They chat through painful sex, collaborating when one of you wants change in the bedroom and the other doesn't, and what to do when sex doesn't really feel good. You won't want to miss this series! Watch the episode on YouTube!! Our Episodes: Episode 143 - Painful Sex, Vaginismus with Jess Seitz Episode 190 - Intimacy Without Intercourse Episode 162 - Meet Me Under The Mistletoe Episode 112 - Deep Dive Into Anatomy Episode 203 - Better Sex Through Mindfulness Our Products: Figuring Out What I Like Guide Yes No Maybe Resources: Orgasm Course Waitlist Come As You Are Gift Of Sex ⁠My Counselor Online⁠ ⁠Better Help⁠ ⁠⁠Join Unite & Ignite ⁠⁠ Want more from Kingdom Sexuality? Come hang out! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Approximate Time Stamps: 00:00 — Welcome & Fruit of the Spirit 01:37 — Patreon & Sponsor Break 02:20 — Painful Sex After Marriage 05:17 — Making Out When One Partner Isn’t Interested 06:52 — When Sex Doesn’t Feel Good 10:17 — Work and Travel Boundaries 12:00 — Collaborating When Partners Want Different Things 15:13 — Will the Spouses Join the Show? 16:16 — When Both Partners Have Responsive Desire 16:48 — Closing Prayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alana, Kyle, and Tiera are three friends navigating the often unspoken terrain of sex and intimacy within Christian marriage. Their conversations form the heart of Kingdom Sexuality, a podcast from the That Sounds Fun Network that moves beyond simplistic advice into honest, practical dialogue. They address the questions many couples wrestle with but feel unequipped to ask in typical church settings-from sustaining passion over decades to understanding how faith intersects with physical desire and specific acts of intimacy. This isn't about presenting a rigid rulebook, but about exploring a journey of transformation together. Through candid discussions and interviews, they create a space where spiritual life and married sexuality are seen as beautifully connected. Each episode aims to replace confusion with clarity and shame with freedom, offering companionship for couples who believe their sex life can be both holy and deeply fulfilling. Tune in for relatable stories, theological insights, and tangible steps toward a more connected marriage, all framed within a perspective of faith and grace.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Kingdom Sexuality
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264: Less Phone, More Intimacy - with Joey Odom [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:22
This episode is sponsored by the Dwell Audio Bible App! Click here to get Dwell for 25% off! Join us and ‘press play’ on scripture! Is your phone stealing more from your marriage than you realize? Joey Odom from Reclaimw…
263: She Got Her PhD in Purity Culture with Ashley Hudson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:00
Purity culture shaped a lot of us… but what happens when those old messages start showing up in your marriage? In this episode, therapist Ashley Hudson breaks down how shame, fear, and performance pressure sneak into int…
262: Can One Weekend Transform Your Marriage? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 54:41
Tune in as we share our experience from the Weekend to Remember marriage retreat! We answer the questions you sent in on Instagram like: - what actually happens at a retreat? - how much does it cost?, - what if your spou…
261: How Often Are Couples Having Sex? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:51
In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions couples ask: how often should we be having sex? We’ll break down what research actually says about sexual frequency, why comparison steals joy, and how to find…
260: Surrendering Sexuality with Dr. Juli Slattery [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:03
In this episode, Dr. Juli Slattery joins Alana and Tiera to talk about what it really means to surrender our sexuality to God. They unpack why so many Christians struggle to trust Him with their desires, how intimacy poi…
259: How Stress Impacts Your Sex Life [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:06
Can stress really kill your sex life? Yep- but the flip side might surprise you. We’re breaking down the science of stress, the power of intimacy, and God’s design for connection in hard seasons. Watch the episode on You…
258: Breaking The Vanilla Cycle [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 32:15
Feeling like your sex life’s stuck on repeat? In this episode, we’re talking about how to break out of the “vanilla cycle” and bring excitement, creativity, and fun back into the bedroom. Let's make intimacy feel adventu…
257: Testosterone: How It Affects Sex For Men and Women [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:10
Think your testosterone levels are off? Tune in as we unpack how this powerful hormone affects sex drive, energy, and connection- for both men and women. Learn the signs of imbalance, what testing looks like, and how hor…
256: Overcoming Sexual Trauma with Psychotherapist Erin Walsh [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:32
This episode is sponsored by the Dwell Audio Bible App! Click here to get Dwell for 25% off! Join us and ‘press play’ on scripture! In this powerful and tender conversation, we sit down with therapist Erin Walsh to unpac…