Get Your Marriage On! with Dan Purcell
Episodes
101: Overcoming Roadblocks to Intimacy & Sexual Desire with Amy Langford
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In every marriage, there's a person with a higher desire for sex and a person with a lower desire for sex. What are unhealthy and healthy ways of resp...
100: Black Belt Sex Tips 2.0
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
100 podcast episodes for Get Your Marriage On! Wow! What a ride the past couple years have been. I've had the privilege of interviewing many sex exp...
99: Healthy Body Image with Vanessa Oly
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our bodies are absolutely incredible and attest to the marvelous power and intelligence of our great Creator. Our heart beats nearly 100,000 times a d...
98: Vaginal and Reproductive Health with Dr. Allison Rodgers
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you are in a similar phase of life as we are: raising young children and teenagers, and possibly thinking about having another baby. Conceptio...
97: When Success At Work Doesn't Turn Into Success In Marriage with Rhonda Farr
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think about the qualities that make you successful in your career: working hard, being the first to show up and the last to leave, and being an achiev...
96: Thoughts on Loving Well
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dan shares lessons learned about what it means to love someone well. He discusses reflections about courage and creating an intimate ...
95: Hormones, Periods, and Sex with Ashlee Sorensen
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I used to think that a woman's period was just nature's way of telling you that you're not pregnant. But there's so much more to understanding one's c...
94: Masculine Leadership in Relationships with GS Youngblood
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever wish your husband would take more initiative in the bedroom? Our podcast this week is all about masculine leadership within the bedroom ...
93: How to Fix a Sexless Marriage with Braxton Dutson
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I've learned that intimacy problems can creep into the marriage because of unrealistic expectations and patterns of avoiding the issue. Whether it's...
92: Painful Sex No More with Dr. Rose Schlaff
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing pain with sex is, unfortunately, all too common for many women. According to one peer-reviewed study I read out of Australia, 20% of wome...
91: How to Talk Dirty Without Feeling Dirty or Awkward with Melanie Studley
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let's get one thing out of the way first — dirty talk isn't dirty. It's actually an intimate form of communication to let your spouse into your hear...
90: Healing from Sexual Trauma with Nicole Graf
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Abuse of any kind, whether it's physical, emotional, or sexual, is evil and wrong. Sexual abuse is particularly harmful because our sexuality is ...
89: Foreplay Throughout The Day with Dan Purcell
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I am so excited to talk about today's topic! The idea for this podcast episode was partially inspired by an upcoming podcast episode I'll be releasi...
88: Money and Intimacy with Juli and Thomas Hobby
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are so many parallels between money and intimacy when it comes to marriage. For many people, money represents security. When money issues cree...
87: Healing From Pornography with Zach & Darcy Spafford
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You're about to meet my guests on today's episode, Zach and Darcy Spafford. Zach used to struggle with habitual pornography use and Darcy struggled ...
86: Initiating Sex with Dan Purcell
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Initiating sex can be a very powerful way to communicate love and desire to your spouse. Initiating is a powerful bid for connection. It's a way of sa...
85: When Emotional Intimacy Doesn't Come Easy For Men with Randell Turner
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I'm interested in doing a podcast episode primarily for men about understanding intimacy, especially if it wasn't modeled in your home growing up. To ...
84: When the Higher Desire Spouse is Anxious For Sex with Dan Purcell
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In every marriage, there is a spouse with higher desire for sex and a spouse with lower desire for sex. In this episode, I'll talk about the benefits...
83: Q & A About Sex & Intimacy (Part 2) with Jenny Rose
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode, we continue a Q&A session with Jenny Rose about sex and intimacy. Jenny is a family lifestyle influencer. She asked some ques...
82: Q & A About Sex and Intimacy with Jenny Rose
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is unique! Jenny Rose, a family influencer known as @princessturnedmom reached out to me and asked if she could do a podcast takeover a...
81: The Good Guy's Guide to Great Sex with Sheila & Keith Gregoire
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today's podcast is for the husbands out there that want to make sex great. There's far more to just the mechanics and geometry of sex to being a good ...
80: When You Don't Feel Validated By Your Spouse with Jessica Vaughan
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's normal to seek validation from our spouse in marriage. By validation I mean to get a sense of our legitimacy as a person and a spouse, such as be...
79: Role Play Sex with Jon & Katie Runyan
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Like most kids, I loved taking on new roles when I'd play with my friends and siblings… whether it was cops and robbers, or ninjas, or race car driv...
78: Libido, Sexual Desire, and Food with Dan Purcell
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to sexual desire, there's a lot we can learn from our stomachs. Hey, we've eaten food our whole lives! In this podcast, I ...
77: Moving Beyond Superficial to Deeper Connection with Adam and Karissa King
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some couples really struggle with intimacy. And I'm not referring to "intimacy" as a euphemism for sex. I mean their relationship feels superficial an...
76: Lets Ask a Sexpert with Manda Carpenter
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I had the privilege of being a guest on Manda Carpentner's podcast called A Longer Table, and wanted to share that interview here because I think the...
75: Amazing Intercourse with Ruth Buezis
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For many individuals, myself included, intercourse can feel very pleasurable. Couples can find deep meaning through intercourse as well: feeling intim...
74: Restoring Marriage While Overcoming Porn-Fueled Shame with Clinton and Charity Munoz
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling shame about our natural sexual urges is more harmful than we think. Clinton and Charity Munoz decided to share their story in hopes of helping...
73: Life is short. Have great sex. with Al Carraway
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Al Carraway is probably the most optimistic and positive person I've ever met. Just being with her for an hour was life-changing. "Life is too short t...
72: Date Nights and Scoring "Home Runs" with Kate and Eric MacDougall
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How does your current marriage dynamic help or hinder intimacy? Are you good at expressing your desires within your marriage? How does growing into yo...
71: How to Talk to Your Spouse About Sex with Amanda Ammons
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking about sex with your spouse is not easy for most of us. Whether it's about preferences, desire level differences, pornography use, physical dif...
70: What to Do If Your Spouse Isn't Interested with Dan Purcell
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if your spouse isn't enthusiastic about the same things you are? I get this question often. Specifically, what to do if your spouse isn't on boar...
69: Overcoming Hang-ups with Oral Sex with Dan Purcell
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is episode #69, and in honor of everyone's favorite two-digit sexy number, I thought we'd have some fun and do an episode all about oral sex! The...
68: How I Fixed My Husband with Laura Doyle
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The thing that stood out to me the most in this interview you're about to hear is how important it is to focus on being our best selves if we want to...
67: Pursuing Desire Together with Alana & Paris: Kingdom Sexuality
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Passionate marriages require a healthy tension between two forces that paradoxically are at odds with one another: Security which is love and intimacy...
66: Developing Gourmet Sex Skills with Cami Hurst
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Part of being an adult is unlearning the things that no longer serve you, and learning new things that bring richer meaning to your life. When it co...
65: Goals, God, and How to Have Romantic Getaways
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago, I was sitting around a campfire with other dads, hearing their stories of exciting trips and getaways they've been on with their wive...
64: Improving Intimacy is an Inside Job with Jeff and Tom
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The quickest way to improve your relationship with your spouse is to first work on yourself. However, working on ourselves can be hard. Participating ...
63: From Brink of Divorce to Intimate Lovers with Mark and Mindy
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast, you'll have the privilege of meeting one of my favorite couples on the planet, Mark and his wife Mindy! Mark was in my most recent...
62: Sex is For Both Of Us, Not Just For Him: Maegan Denotter's Sextimony
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I hope you've enjoyed the slight change of pace over the last couple of episodes. Rather than interviewing professionals, I want to share stories fro...
61: How We Gained Confidence In The Bedroom: Faith and Brennan's Sextimony
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've personally gained a lot from courageous couples opening up to me, in appropriate ways, how they've found deeper connection and joy in their sex l...
60: I Took Charge of My Orgasm: Sharon Williams's Sextimony
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I'd like to be part of changing the stigma around talking about elevating sex in marriage. I've personally gained a lot from courageous couples openin...
59: Intimate Communication and Sex As A Language with Dan Purcell
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We communicate a lot about who we are and how we feel about our spouse by the way we engage (or avoid) sex. Intimacy is about a willingness to let ou...
58: Improving Intimacy with Sex Toys with Teresa & Blair
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ok, I'm just… really curious. I have a ton of questions about sex toys. Teresa and Blair are the owners of the website, Romantic Blessings, and were...
57: Finances and Intimacy with Ashlee Binderim
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I've heard it said that issues relating to money are the second leading cause of divorce in America. Although we focus a lot on sexual intimacy on...
56: Commuter Marriages with Elaine & Abe Romero
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you or your spouse live apart for part of the time? How do you keep your marriage strong when you may not see each other every day? And can distanc...
55: When Infertility Interferes with Intimacy with Sadie Banks
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
About 1 in 8 couples have trouble conceiving. Infertility can become a real struggle for couples, sometimes interfering with intimacy and impacting th...
54: Media's Impact on Sexual Desire and Intimacy with McCall Booth
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Modern electronic media has had a big impact on relationships, especially in the last two decades. It's never been easier to stay in touch with loved ...
53: Praying For Your Husband Daily with Julie Bender
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building a strong marriage requires each individual to also be strong on their own. We also want to feel free in our relationships, which requires a l...
52: Black Belt Sex Tip Roundup with Dan Purcell
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode, #52, marks 1 year of podcast episodes for Get Your Marriage On! I've had the privilege of interviewing many sex experts over the previ...
51: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex with Tammy Hill
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how do you talk to your kids about sex? Why does talking about sex with our kids feel awkward most of the time? What's the best...
50: Sharing your Load with Dr. Morgan Cutlip
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever noticed that there's something almost invisible and intangible that interferes with our ability to connect with our spouses sometimes? A...
49: How to Listen So Your Spouse Will Talk with Oliver & Denise Marcelle
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ahhhhh, communication in marriage. It's so important, and also a source of frustration in our most important relationships! We don't always know how t...
48: Grief and Sex with Cecilie Ott
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all experience times of loss and grief. I received an excellent question from a listener in regards to this: "My wife and I are grieving due to los...
47: Self Care & the 3-2-1 Rule with Dan Purcell
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Taking care of yourself is part of taking care of your relationship. Join me for this SOLO episode and learn how to use the 3-2-1 rule to enhance your...
46: Joy's Journey: Overcoming Shame, Porn, and Painful Sex
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan interviewed Joy Skarka from Authentic Intimacy. Joy's story can be described in one word: freedom. She is passionate about creating spaces to free...
45: Everything Isn't Terrible with Dr. Kathleen Smith
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Close romantic relationships are often fraught with anxiety. It just comes with the territory, and it's a beautiful part of what makes us human. How w...
44: Mindfulness & Sex with Dr. Chelom Leavitt
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mindfulness is a buzzword these days, but its roots are deep. In this podcast, I interview Dr. Chelom Leavitt, PhD, an impressive woman that researche...
43: Is It OK to do ____ in bed? with Daniel Burgess
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A common question we get at Get Your Marriage On! is what is okay to do in the bedroom. When faith, values, and personal desires collide it can be con...
42: Religion and Positive Male Sexuality with Dr. Anthony Hughes
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One huge factor in enjoying a life-giving sex life is your overall attitude towards your own sexuality. Today, we have the privilege of interviewing D...
41: From Doing It Out of Duty to Desire with Dan Purcell
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In today's podcast episode I hope to share a message of hope and understanding to those that feel like the intimacy they experience in the bedroom is ...
40: Dating Your Spouse After Kids with Tara Carson
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The difference between an ordinary marriage and an extraordinary marriage is the little 'extra'." When you say "I Do", it's not the end of your dating...
39: What a Boudoir Photographer Taught Me About My Body with Caley Newberry
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about hiring a Boudoir photographer? Even the thought of having boudoir photos taken can be uncomfortable. Being willing to be p...
38: Rewriting Your Sex Script with Dr. Ian Kerner
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Like any good story, every sexual encounter has a beginning, a middle, and an end. Most normal marriages have a few "scripts" they follow when it come...
37: Scheduling Sex with Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dan this week as he discusses scheduling sex with Sexperts Tony and Alisa DiLorenzo from ONE Extraordinary Marriage. Tony and Alisa share how sch...
36: Desire, Fantasy, and Foreplay with Dr. Laurie Watson
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to spice up your love life but don't know how? Desire, fantasy and foreplay are natural part of sexual intimacy. Sharing your desires and fantasi...
35: More than Just a Body with Ariel Finlinson
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Get Your Marriage On! Dan talks with Ariel Finlinson from @ladies.talkinglove about misconceptions some people grow up with about their b...
34: Horizontal vs Vertical Novelty with Dan Purcell
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Of course we want our marriages to be a lifetime source of happiness, fun and excitement! However, after you've been married for a while, it's so easy...
33: Sexual Agency with Carlie Palmer-Webb
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Get Your Marriage On! Dan interviews the The Christian Sex Educator, Carlie Palmer-Webb, MS. Carlie is a licensed Psychologist and Sex Re...
32: Purity Culture's Impact on Your Marriage, with Dr. Camden Morgante
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Purity Culture has impacted many of our lives. This week on Get Your Marriage On! Dan speaks with Dr. Camden Morgante. Dr. Morgante shares a few myths...
31: Getting In Touch With Your Sexuality with April Davis
26 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
April Davis is a sex educator and runs the popular Instagram page called "the Vagina Blog". Join Dan as he and April discuss desire, arousal, sexual h...
30: Fixing the Fairness Trap in Marriage with Dr. Nate & Kaley Klemp
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All marriages struggle with "fairness" within marriage at one point or another. Join Dan this week as he interviews Nate and Kaley Klemp from 80/80 Ma...
29: 'I Want You' vs. 'I Want Sex' with Dan Purcell
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Sex at it's very best is intimate. Join Dan this week by listening to his first solo podcast! Dan talks about initiation of sex and how that can diffe...
28: Understanding Your Spouse using the Enneagram with Christa Hardin
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know your Enneagram number? Join Dan this week as he interviews Christa Hardin the Founder of Enneagram + Marriage! Christa is a Clinical Thera...
27: For High Desire Wives
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that the wife is the high desire partner in 15-20% of marriages? It's not uncommon for women to have a higher desire for sex than men! ...
26: 'Maturing in Marriage with God' with Dana Che
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Get Your Marriage On!, Dan interviews Dana Che. Dana is a relationship and marriage coach. Together they discuss how God can help you ove...
25: What a Pelvic Floor Therapist Taught Me About Sex with Dr. Becky Allan and Dr. Corrie Maguire
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know what a Pelvic Floor Therapist does? This week on Get Your Marriage On!, Dan sits down with Pelvis Floor Therapists Dr. Becky Allan and Dr....
24: Putting Pleasure in its Proper Place with Danielle Savory
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week Dan talks with sexpert Danielle Savory a trained neuroscientist and mindfulness coach. They discuss why people unintentionally settle for me...
23: How A Bedroom Game Changed Our Marriage with Dan & Emily Purcell
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Get Your Marriage On! we did things a little bit differently. Dan and Emily were interviewed by Ariel Finlinson is the host of the Ladies...
22: Are We Roommates or Lovers? with Dr. Chavonne Perotte
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Get Your Marriage On!, Dan sits down with Dr. Chavonne Perotte to discuss what to do when you are living like a roommate with little inti...
21: How To Do A Sexy Lap Dance with Keelie & Austin Reason
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to have the confidence to give your spouse a sexy lap dance? Join Dan Purcell and Keelie and Austin Reason, authors of the Love H...
20: Dealing with Desire Level Differences with Jessa Zimmerman
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Get Your Marriage On!, Dan sits down with Jessa Zimmerman a Certified Sex Therapist from Seattle to discuss desire level differences. Jes...
19: Defying the Odds to Create a Confident Marriage with Sean and Jessica Weeks
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dan Purcell on the podcast this week as he discuss honesty, overcoming obstacles, and creating a confident marriage with Sean and Jessica Weeks. ...
18: Your Entitlement Hinders Your Intimacy with Seth & Melanie Studley
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Get Your Marriage On!, Dan sits down with Seth and Melanie Studley, from Anatomy of Marriage, to discuss entitlement and how it hinders n...
17: Awakening Your Sexuality with Ruth Buezis
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dan on the podcast this week to discuss awakening your sexuality with Ruth Buezis. Together they discuss some common myths that people are taught...
16: Prioritizing Date Night with Amberly Lambertsen
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you date your spouse? Once marriage and kids come along, it's more important than ever to keep the spark alive by dating your spouse! This week, se...
15: Affairs, Healing, and Intense Intimacy with Geoff Steurer
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Being bored in marriage is totally preventable but it does take some work. Communicating your needs and wants is vital to marriages. Geoff Steurer, a ...
14: Overcoming Pornography Use to Strengthen Your Marriage
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pornography use can cause hurt, disappointment and an array of hurt feelings in your marriage. Today's Sexpert, Dr. Cameron Staley is a clinical psych...
13: Who's to Blame for Not Getting Enough Sex?
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Does your sex life seem a bit dismal? Are you not having sex regularly? Is your partner NEVER in the mood? In this podcast Corey Allan gives some tips...
12: All About Lube
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For this Sexpert Interview, Dan sits down with Sarah Belzer. Sarah is the President of Coconu, an all natural personal care company. Dan and Sarah dis...
11: Why "Nice Guys" Have Bad Sex Lives, and What To Do About It with Nate Bagley
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nate Bagley is the founder of Growth Marriage "Where Ordinary People Create Extraordinary Love". Nate believes that most people suffer from a disease ...
10: Limiting Beliefs & Intimate Breakthroughs with Amanda Louder
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amanda Louder is a Certified Life Coach & Intimacy Coach that helps conservative Christian women embrace their sexuality and love their sex life for t...
9: Closing The Orgasm Gap with Sheila Wray Gregoire
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Studies show that men reach orgasm regularly during sex about 95% of the time, compared to 48% for women. Also, many of those in the 48% haven't alway...
8: Whole Hearted Loving & Stage 3 Sex
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife is one of the best teachers I know that teach how to build a truly meaningful & rich relationship. She has her PhD in clin...
7: Confidence In The Bedroom
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan speaks with Belah Rose, internationally acclaimed sexual intimacy expert, coach, author, speaker and founder of Delight Your Marriage. Belah is ...
6: When You Feel Like You're Always Begging For Sex & Settling For Scraps
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're always begging for sex but settling for scraps and leftovers? Then this episode is for you. Dr. Mike Frazier coaches men on his ...
5: Overcoming Female Sexual Dysfunction with Dr. Jessica McCleese
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jessica McClease is a professional marriage counselor and sex therapist with a specialty in helping women overcome sexual issues. She often says s...
4: A Sex-First Approach to Strengthening Your Marriage with Monica Tanner
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Monica was about to have her third baby and was meeting with the doctor about treating her anticipated postpartum depression that afflicted her past t...
3: Being Yourself is Super Sexy, with Celeste Davis
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're not sexy because you don't look like Jessica Rabbit, or fit some sort of cultural ideal that someone else handed down to you? ...
2: Variety Adds Vitality with Laura M. Brotherson
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Sexpert Interivew Series podcast episode! Laura M. Brotherson is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and a Certified Sex Therapi...