{"podcast":{"title":"Marriage After God","slug":"marriage-after-god-1000819","podcast_index_feed_id":1000819,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/9fbb2edb-4e73-48c3-a811-d936d632fe03","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/marriage-after-god-biblical-advice-practical-tips-and-inspiring-","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2026/1/23/22/fe3dfc61-b09f-4437-b5c9-3db2e625b90e_mag-podcast.jpg","author":"Aaron & Jennifer Smith","episode_count":274,"summary":"Marriage After God Podcast | Christian Marriage, Relationship & Parenting Encouragement Welcome to the Marriage After God Podcast with Aaron and Jennifer Smith — a top-rated Christian marriage podcast offering faith-filled conversations for couples who want to grow together in Christ. Whether you're newlyweds or decades into marriage, this podcast equips you with Biblical advice, practical tips, and inspiring stories to strengthen your relationship and deepen your spiritual connection. Each episode features real, honest discussions on topics like intimacy, communication, parenting, conflict resolution, forgiveness, and pursuing God's purpose for your family. As authors of 11 books and hosts of a thriving Christian community, Aaron and Jennifer bring years of experience, heartfelt testimony, and Biblical truth to every conversation. Listen in for solo episodes, expert interviews, and encouraging messages that will help you build a marriage after God. New episodes weekly — now available in video on YouTube and Spotify! 🔔 Subscribe and join thousands of listeners who are growing in faith, friendship, and purpose — together. Topics We Cover: Christian marriage advice Godly communicati…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T20:17:44.419250+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marriage-after-god-1000819"},"episode":{"title":"28 Marriage Devotional: What Intimacy Really Means","slug":"28-marriage-devotional-what-intimacy-really-means","published_at":"2026-06-10T11:00:26+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marriage-after-god-1000819/28-marriage-devotional-what-intimacy-really-means","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marriage-after-god-1000819","url":"https://shop.marriageaftergod.com","audio_url":"https://audio4.redcircle.com/episodes/876edae0-f07d-4b9e-b6c5-3cb8c6eb1d36/stream.mp3","summary":"In this week’s episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron and Jennifer Smith continue their 30-week marriage devotional series by discussing the role of intimacy in marriage. While many people immediately think of physical intimacy when they hear the word intimacy, Aaron and Jennifer explain that God designed marriage to include physical, emotional, and spiritual intimacy. They share how intimacy reflects God’s relational nature, why vulnerability is essential for connection, and how couples can intentionally cultivate deeper unity in every area of their marriage. Key Takeaways Intimacy is more than sex, but physical intimacy is an important and God-designed part of marriage. Humans are created in the image of a relational God and are designed for deep connection. Marriage is the only earthly relationship where every level of intimacy is meant to be experienced. Physical intimacy builds unity, trust, comfort, and connection between husband and wife. Emotional intimacy grows through vulnerability, communication, empathy, and attentive listening. Spiritual intimacy is cultivated through prayer, worship, Scripture, and pursuing God together. True intimacy begins with a relationship with God, not with our spouse. Vulnerability is necessary for building trust and deeper connection in marriage. Couples should not allow distractions, bitterness, exhaustion, or unresolved conflict to hinder intimacy. Both spouses should take responsibility for initiating intimacy rather than waiting for the other person. Obedience to God in marriage is not contingent on a spouse’s actions or responses. Healthy intimacy requires continual investment and intentionality over time. Scripture References Discussed Genesis 1–2 Genesis 2:24 1 Corinthians 7:3–5 1 John 4:7–8 Ephesians 5:25–26 If y…","meta_description":"In this week’s episode of the Marriage After God podcast, Aaron and Jennifer Smith continue their 30-week marriage devotional series by discussing the rol…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3433,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/marriage-after-god-1000819/episodes/28-marriage-devotional-what-intimacy-really-means/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/marriage-after-god-1000819/28-marriage-devotional-what-intimacy-really-means.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}