Episode 253: Kissing More in Your Marriage

Episode 253: Kissing More in Your Marriage

Author: Bonny Burns, J Parker, and Chris Taylor February 13, 2026 Duration: 31:01

Francie Winslow, of Female by Design, joins us today to talk about why and how you should prioritize kissing in your marriage.

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From the Bible

Let him kiss me with the kisses of his mouth— for your love is more delightful than wine. Song of Songs 1:2

Greet one another with a holy kiss. 2 Corinthians 13:12

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