📖Welcome back to The Sexual Wholeness Revival! In this episode, we’re tackling a question that might make you blush or even roll your eyes: What’s good about sex? Too often, sex is reduced to pleasure, performance, or even selfish pursuit. But God’s design for sexual intimacy is far richer. It’s a gift that connects spouses in spirit, soul, and body, creating deeper emotional, physical, and spiritual oneness. We’ll unpack how different generations view sex, how cultural and shame-based messages distort intimacy, and practical ways to reclaim joy, connection, and fulfillment in your married sex life. ✨ 5 Takeaways From This Episode: Discover why sex is good and how God’s design provides a deep connection in spirit, soul, and body, over and above the rejuvenating physical pleasure. Hear how cultural messages and church teachings distort intimacy and learn a God-centered perspective that restores mutual fulfillment and joy. Learn how embracing God’s design for sexual wholeness meets the “I want to be truly known” place, that often is inadequately filled by the false substitute for intimacy- pornography. Get practical insight on shifting from self-focused pleasure to whole-person intimacy that respects and satisfies both partners. Leave with actionable steps to pursue true sexual intimacy and a free resource, God’s Gift to Marriage, to guide your journey.00:00 Introduction to the Hosts and Podcast 01:01 What's Good About Sex? 01:52 Personal Stories and Cultural Narratives 03:49 Shame and Purity Culture 05:32 The Role of Intimacy and Connection 09:13 Trust and Emotional Connection 15:25 God's Design for Sexual Intimacy 24:45 Conclusion and Resources 📚 Free Resource / CTA:Go deeper with your spouse by grabbing your free e-book: God’s Gift to Marriage. This guide walks you through experiencing intimacy that is Good, Intimate, Fierce, Timeless, and Sacred (GIFTS)—helping you rediscover the richness of God’s original design for sexual intimacy in marriage. 👉 Get your free e-book here Thanks for joining us on this journey toward sexual wholeness in marriage. Until next time, let’s bring back wholeness; intimacy the way God intended! Connect with us: FacebookInstagramYouTube DISCLAIMER: This podcast is designed for informational purposes only. Any and all actions or consequences from the podcast are the sole responsibility of the podcast audience participant. Information should not be seen as medical or mental health advice, and is not meant to take the place of seeing licensed health professionals.   Special thanks to Suzanna Storey of Saphron Music for “Shape Shifter”, on her Identity Crisis album. 

Introducing Sexual Wholeness Revival: Redefining Intimacy in Marriage In the inaugural episode of the Sexual Wholeness Revival Podcast, We, Mary Whitman Ortiz, Certified Relationship Coach and Sex Educator with Senior Pastor Katieann Browning discuss the importance of sexual wholeness and how societal and religious misconceptions have distorted our understanding of sex. We talk about the need for integrating spirit, soul, and body in marriage to experience true intimacy. Through personal stories and biblical teachings, we aim to guide couples towards a healthy, joyous, and fulfilling sexual relationship.Curious about Your Intimacy Type? Take the quiz TAKEAWAYS: Discover what “sexual wholeness revival” really means—integrating spirit, soul, and body for true marital oneness. Hear how pop culture and shame-based religion distort sex—and what a healthy, God-centered alternative looks like. Learn why healing intimacy is a grace-filled journey (not a quick fix) and how to start re-remembering what’s been fragmented. Get practical insight on tackling real challenges like mismatched desire, awkward conversations, and past wounds. Leave with hope and next steps—including a quick “What’s Your Intimacy Type?” quiz—to spark change that can ripple through generations. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Welcome to the Sexual Wholeness Revival Podcast 00:43 Understanding Sexual Wholeness Revival 01:19 Cultural and Religious Misconceptions About Sex 06:05 Personal Stories and Experiences 10:18 The Journey to Sexual Wholeness 17:06 Practical Steps and Resources 23:16 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Connect with us: FacebookInstagramYouTube DISCLAIMER: This podcast is designed for informational purposes only. Any and all actions or consequences from the podcast are the sole responsibility of the podcast audience participant. Information should not be seen as medical or mental health advice, and is not meant to take the place of seeing licensed health professionals.

It’s time to change the conversation about sex in Christian marriage. For too long, couples in the Church have carried silence, shame, and pressure when it comes to intimacy but that was never God’s design. In this short trailer, hosts Mary Whitman Ortiz, Certified Relationship Coach, Christian Sex Educator, and Founder of Limitless Intimacy, LLC, and Katieann Browning, Senior Pastor at Resolute Ministries share their heart behind The Sexual Wholeness Revival—a movement to restore connection, passion, and sacredness in marriage. You’ll hear why it’s possible to heal old wounds, break free from limiting beliefs, and rediscover sex as Good, Intimate, Fierce, Timeless, and Sacred—the way God intended. If you’re ready to see intimacy as a beautiful part of your faith, not something separate from it, this is where your healing begins. 00:00 Welcome to the Sexual Wholeness Revival Podcast 00:41 The Journey to Freedom and Understanding 01:27 Personal Stories and God's Redemption 01:49 The Lifelong Pursuit of Transformation 02:16 Reviving Sexual Wholeness 03:28 Breaking Cycles for Future Generations 03:52 A Message of Hope and Practical Solutions 04:19 Returning to God's Original Design