Podcast

When a Christian Husband Views Porn

Pornography is becoming all too common in our society today and unfortunately the Church is not immune from this sin either.  One wife wrote to me asking for advice as she’s dealing with this in her marriage. Click below to listen. Resources: My Chains Are Gone Online Accountability Program- XXXChurch Got a question for me?…
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How to Trust Your Husband When He is Away from Home

If you don’t have trust in your marriage then you don’t have much of a marriage.  One woman is dealing with this issue with her guy.  Here’s her story… Dear Jolene, How do I trust my husband overseas?  He’s in the armed forces.  I feel tricked into thinking he was a strong man of God when…
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How Often Should a Wife Initiate Sex?

Physical intimacy in marriage….  It’s a good thing designed by God.  But sometimes as Christian wives, we can be rather reserved in this area of our marriage.  But should that be the case? Click below to listen to my response. Show’s Transcripts Dear Jolene Thank you for your advice on intimacy! I have a question.…
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How to Rebuild Your Marriage After an Emotional Affair

No wife wants to hear that her husband has had an emotional affair.  When something like this takes place in a marriage it’s only natural for it to be difficult to rebuild and move forward. Here’s one wife dealing with this problem. Dear Jolene, Do you have any advice on rebuilding after an emotional affair.…
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When a Single Woman Should Let Go of a Dating Relationship

Single and dating.  It’s not always easy.  When you find yourself in a relationship that’s heading for marriage but then it takes a turn for the worst, you might be wondering what you should do. Perhaps stick it out? Work harder? Convince your guy that things will get better? Or let go and move on…
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Dealing with the Future In-Laws

Navigating the waters of dealing with your future (or existing) in-laws is not always easy, especially if there’s some hostility brewing. What’s a gal to do if she finds herself in this situation? Show’s Transcripts: Jolene: Okay, well, yeah, this is certainly an interesting situation. The first question is “How can I stand up for…
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Creative Ways to Enhance Physical Intimacy

For a wife, sometimes initiating sexual intimacy with our husband is no easy feat, after all, we need to be vulnerable in this intimate act. 🙂 Here’s one wife’s struggle with this private issue… Dear Jolene, I have a very difficult time initiating sex with my husband of 5 years. I desire to make love to…
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Who is Influencing You?

Have you ever been in a situation where your friends were pulling you away from the Lord? Maybe they’re not the best influence in your life?  I’ve been there myself and so has another reader wondering what she should do in her situation. Here’s her story… Dear Jolene, I am 21, and I was saved by the Lord…
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When a Marriage is Filled with Anger

Anger.  Sometimes it seeps out of us and then the next thing you know we are lashing out at our loved ones.  Not only have I lashed out but I’ve been on the receiving end.  Of course this is not how my man and I want our marriage to be, so we’ve had to learn…
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How to Build Unity in Marriage

Unity in marriage is difficult to build especially if a couple isn’t intentional about building it or protecting it.  The Enemy will do whatever it takes to destroy our marital union and sadly, he’ll use anything or anyone to do this!  The behavior of our own children can put strains on our marriage and those strains can…
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