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Love in sickness and in health
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Today, my guest is Joyce Penner, coauthor of The Gift of Sex.
Joyce Penner (passionatecommitment.com) has been married for 51 years and has 3 married children 7 grand children and one on the way. Their ministry began in 1975 when asked to teach a class on sexuality. They grew up incredibly conservative upbringing and they’ve trusted God with their calling even in the midst of some significant challenges.
Scripture/Quote: But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31
You’ll Discover:
- How she and her husband never intended to become sex therapists
- How their daughter’s illness brought them to the brink of ending it all
- What steps they took during their struggle that allowed them to continue on in their marriage
- What their marriage looks at this point in their marriage
- How God changed their plans from missionary work to stay in the United States and work as Christian sex therapists
- How her parents and in laws reacted to their profession as sexual therapists
Books & Resources Mentioned:
Moms Of Pre-Schoolers groups: http://www.mops.org/
sexual relationship teaches about God
Tweetables:
It has been a lovely calling to help couples embrace their sexuality in the way that God designed us to enjoy it.
God uses the sexual relationship between a husband and wife to teach us how best to relate to God.
If you follow those nudges inside yourself, trust Him, and follow your natural talents in the way He’s given them to you, He will guide you.
Our marriage is to be a representation of how Christ loves the church.
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