Making Love- Better

A new year has begun, and it presents a perfect opportunity to take stock of your priorities and set goals for the future. Keep this month from slipping away by considering where you want to focus your energy. Your decision in this regard will significantly impact your marriage and how you experience it. Be sure to choose wisely and invest in the areas that matter most to you and your relationship. The proper focus will make all the difference.

Do you have God in the correct position? Listen in as Marvin & Lila discuss making the presence of God a top priority. #relationshipgoals, #wholesomeintimacy, #sexinchristianmarriage,

Join us as we make decrees for victory and continuous elevation in our union. Establish that 2023 will be a great year in your marriage. 

Let the conversation continues; just as we said in our previous podcast, we are here for round #2 of the discussion, sharing more insights on protecting your marriage. Listen as we bring calmness and truth to a subject matter; every couple is encouraged to enter with courage and respect.

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What an ear full!! Listen in as we discuss ways to protect your marriage from intruders, outsiders; - and, of course- yourself. Naturally, when we possess something of value, it's our duty to protect it. 

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Blessings to your union!

Researcher John Gottman discovered couples who do this one particular thing in their marriage 85% of the time have a more satisfying relationship. Pull up a chair and listen to learn how you can begin to incorporate this one thing into your everyday interaction. If your marriage is way over into the green zone- that is the satisfactory zone, I suspect you are already doing this one thing well.

Blessings to your union & continue 

Making Love Better!

Nothing shuts down connection like ineffective communication. The pathway to heart to heart connections in the most challenging times involves knowing how to say what needs to be said while honoring and respecting the one you love. Listen in as we discuss what John Gottman considers to be the Four Horsemen of Apocalypse. As you listen - do you identify either of these horsemen in the way you express your thoughts- be honest. As stated by many, "the greatest room of all time- is the room for improvement".

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Happy New Year!  Let's start the year off right by getting to know yourself -better.  The following podcast makes the case that loving better involves understanding yourself better.  Remember to check out our new website: www.makeabettermarriage.com

Blessings to you!!

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So, how did you do?  Where's  your growth? No doubt this year has brought about many challenges.  In this podcast, we reflect on how the tension in 2020 exposed areas of strength and weakness.  But through it, all the resolve to love better remains.

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A sexless marriage is a  difficult subject matter- but we must talk about it.  Needless to say, a sex-starved marriage can cause pain and despair. But when each party is willing to make a commitment to do the work to discover a path to experiencing wholesome intimacy- there's hope.

Ladies and Gentlemen, The Lady & Her Sexuality conversation continues into week four. We are discussing the pursuing of our Heavenly Father's thoughts about our sexual existence. How to break free of being burden with societal every changing ideal sexual prescription. Take a seat and your favorite latte and listen in. If the show has been a blessing - join us in our efforts of helping marriages become better and better by sharing this podcast. 

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The conversation continues....the lady and her sexuality.  Join me as I present a few of our Heavenly Father's  foundation thoughts about our sexuality and sex.  Remember to share the podcast. And of course,  Subscribe, Rate and Review.

Additional Resources: Found on Amazon

• Affirming the Father's Gift: Reclaiming your Sexuality, Author - Dr. Lila Stephenson 
• A Celebration of Sex- Author- Dr. Doug Rosenau

Hey you all!  We (well, at least I am) BACK!!!! It's been a lonnnnnnnng time.  And I am so excited to be back in the space to share with you all.  Listen in as I continue the discussion of reclaiming your sexuality.  Remember to rate, subscribe, and share!  Blessings and Love to you. 

Wow!  It's been a minute. But right on the heels of the release of my baby- "Affirming the Father's Gift- Reclaiming your Sexuality", we are discussing the essence of a woman's sexuality.  A topic that deserves a voice, one that we will spend several weeks discussing.  So listen and report back to partake of the additional segments.  Remember to subscribe, like, and share.  Blessings & Love to you.

On this podcast, my husband (Marvin) and I discuss the recent release of my 31-Day Devotional- Affirming the Father's Gift- Reclaiming your Sexuality- a 31 -Day Devotional for Women!!  

Although the content of this book was formulated out of the adversity I experienced, the trauma was also the catalyst to experiencing a deeper relationship with the Father.   The more I connected intimately with Him, the more my healing and wholeness manifested. To ever Lady- who has ever doubted or wondered how God reconciles your sexuality with His plan, pleasure with His purpose, and, pain with His promise - this book is for you!!  Order your copy today- on Amazon (Affirming the Father's Gift- Reclaiming Your Sexuality). 

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Properly handling negative emotions is all a part of building a healthy marriage.  No one builds a great marriage with negative thoughts or negative emotions.  In this Making Love Better segment, we present a practical approach that can protect your marriage and spouse from experiencing raging negative emotions to successfully responding in a matter that would build the relationship.

Are you feeling anxious, stress, or uncertain?  Not just about how to avoid the coronavirus- but how to survive the impact of the pandemic.  In this episode, we give a few tips on how to keep the lid on- and not lose your cool while making efforts to protect your marriage during this crisis.  Hang in there!!  And know that we are hanging with you!   Love-Better!!

Are you and your spouse making decisions by the "seat of your pants"? Or do you have a compass that guides how you respond to matters in your relationship related to sex, finances, children, etc.? Listen in as we discuss the need for an awareness of what influences marital decisions. And most importantly, how shared values or the lack thereof- can make or break a marriage.  

This podcast episode is only for those who can handle truth and transparency.  In this segment, we share a snapshot of our journey to healing from infidelity, pornography addiction, and the impact of sexual trauma.  Our agony propelled us to learn how to love-better.  Our redeemed marriage is a portrait of God's amazing power and desire to restore, resurrect, and revived.  

 What is your spouse's lovemaking language? Do you know? How aware of you of the language you use when you all are being intimate. Is it a turn on or a turn-off? This Making Love-Better podcast explores four different lovemaking languages. Listen and evaluate which language you most utilize. Then perform a personal assessment to see if an update in your communication is warranted.  Enjoy!

The must have communication skills presented in this podcast will help you discuss difficult subject matters (even sex) with more ease.    Grab paper and a pen, (oops! we meant to say your phone) and take notes.   Reflect on how you can respond differently the next time a "serious" discussion in warranted.  Making, love-better means being committed to learning new skills that are beneficial to making the relationship-better.  Learning and implementing these skills is another way you choose to love your spouse-better!  

To make love -better, we must be able to talk about anything!  In this podcast, we tackled the notion of couples having sex but yet finds it extremely difficult talking about sex. Spouses will receive insight on how to approach one of the most tender topics in life -with the one you love.   

Remember to listen to the bonus podcast on creating a safe place to talk-(Communication 101).

Dr. Lila is a licensed minister, license professional counselor ( in the state of Texas and Georgia), and a certified sex therapist.  She specializes in helping married couples to have a better relationship, better marriage and better sex.

She is the Director of Wholesome Intimacy, PLLC, a private mental health practice in Mansfield, TX and she provides services at Keystone Counseling in Stockbridge, GA.   She provides a safe place for individuals to obtain resolutions of relational and sexual issues. She specializes in helping individuals find healing and restoration from the impact of trauma, childhood sexual abuse, sexual issues, and infidelity.  Her clients are navigated through the process of change by utilizing their pain as a catalyst for the acquisition of purpose, power, and healing.  She has served as a co-founder of several marriage and family ministries, worked as a marriage coach, counselor, teacher, and mentor. She is a local and national keynote speaker and panelist on issues pertaining to sexuality, marriage, and trauma.

Minister Marvin has a God-given heart for families. His teaching is solid, practical and innovated. And his teaching transcends generations and cultures. Marvin labors to encourage individuals to construct families according to the Word of God. He is passionate and patience in his call to assist couples in the remodeling and reconstruction of their marriages God’s way.

Marvin is a licensed minister and certified through CASE (Christian Association of Sex Educator) as a Covenant Lovers’ Instructor. He has received training and served as a marriage- relationship coach at Bethany Christian Adoption Agency.

Marvin and Lila are anointed to minister love, hope and restoration to marriages and families. For over two decades they have walked out there calling through serving as co-founders and directors of marriage and family ministries; serving as marriage coaches; counseling and mentoring to couples and.  They share a passion for empowering individuals through stage productions; workshops and seminars.

Marvin and Lila have been married for over 30 years.  

To learn more about their services visit www.wholesomeintimacy.com and  www.keystone-counseling.com