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72: An Honest Conversation About Intimacy and Sex in Marriage | Ellen Holloway

22 Oct 2025

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Join our BRAND NEW Kingdom Club on Patreon! Members get exclusive perks such as:🕊Live monthly Bible Study group led by Mari🎙Post-show After-Party Q&A Access with Mari & Trey💬 Only Kingdom Club members get to submit questions for weekly Q&A's🤗 Join a private community of like-minded women trying to live Christ-centered lives🎥 Watch the podcast, not just listen - video access exclusive to Kingdom Club members🎁 Free Kingdom Club Ball Cap Welcome gift for members who pay annually------Ellen's Website - Vines In Full BloomEllen's Podcast - Charting Toward IntimacyEverything Hallelujah by Justin BieberMari Wagner hosts Ellen Holloway on The Ever Be Podcast to discuss navigating intimacy and sex within marriage from a faith-based perspective. Highlighting often-taboo topics, they address the challenges of balancing purity culture with a healthy sex life, overcoming low libido, pain during intercourse, and the importance of open communication between spouses. Ellen shares her journey from purity culture constraints to coaching Catholic women on practical sex education. They also delve into the link between physical and emotional intimacy, providing actionable insights and encouragement for women seeking to embrace their sexuality within a Christ-centered marriage.00:00 Welcome to The Ever Be Podcast00:42 Introducing Our Guest: Ellen Holloway01:13 Ever Be Moments: Glorifying God in Everyday Life04:29 Ellen's Journey: From Purity Culture to Intimacy Education06:51 The Taboo of Sex in Catholic Circles11:22 Reframing the Script: Embracing Holy and Pleasurable Sex15:42 Addressing Low Libido in Women16:58 Understanding Desire: Responsive vs. Spontaneous21:35 Addressing Low Libido in Men24:39 The Placebo Effect of Testosterone Supplements25:04 Communicating Sexual Needs in Marriage25:41 Addressing Low Libido and Physical Arousal30:41 Psychological and Physical Aspects of Painful Sex44:04 Reviving Passion in Marriage47:43 Sex as a Reflection of Divine Love50:00 Conclusion and Resources------Episode SponsorsWest Coast Catholic - NEW Jewelry Collection Mentionables Model Free Lingerie - Code MARI10 for 10% offEquip Protein Powder - Enjoy 15% off your order using code MARI15------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram

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