Podcast
Sex Ed for Saints
Hosted by Tammy Bowe-LaCroix · EN
I am the biblical sexuality queen helping believers unlearn shame, understand their bodies, and rediscover intimacy through biblical teaching.
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Communicate Your Way Back to the Bedroom
Mar 2301:26:39Tap to summarizeCommunication is one of the most powerful forces in a relationship, yet it is often the most overlooked. When communication begins to break down, the effects do not stay in one area of marriage. It impacts how couples handle stress, resolve conflict, support one another, and eventually how they connect emotionally and physically.In this episode of Sex-Ed for Saints, Tammy sits down with therapists James and Angel Byrd to explore how communication shapes the atmosphere of a marriage. Together they unpack why feeling safe enough to talk matters, how small communication gaps slowly create distance, and what couples can do to rebuild connection before that distance begins affecting intimacy.This conversation walks through the real-life progression many couples experience: from small misunderstandings to emotional withdrawal, and ultimately how communication can either weaken or restore closeness in marriage. If you have ever felt unheard, stuck in conflict, or unsure how to reconnect with your spouse, this episode offers practical insight and hope.You will learn:• Why emotional safety is the foundation of healthy communication• The early signs communication is breaking down in a relationship• How unresolved conversations impact every area of marriage• Practical ways couples can rebuild connection through intentional communication• Why intimacy is often the result of a healthy relational atmosphereCommunication does more than solve problems. It creates the environment where trust, vulnerability, and intimacy can grow.Follow their work and resources here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61588365643414&sk=about Website: https://www.vibrantlifewellnesscenter.com/Website: https://yourmarriagelab.comInstagram (The Marriage Lab):https://www.instagram.com/themarriagelabllcInstagram (Sex-Ed for Saints):https://www.instagram.com/sexedforsaintsFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/CandidTalksWithTammyConnect with James and Angel ByrdConnect with Tammy and The Marriage Lab
Transcribe →I Wrote a Christian Sex Guide… Let Me Explain.
Mar 1700:17:51Tap to summarizeWhat happens when we stop whispering about intimacy and start learning what God actually intended for it?In this short episode, I’m giving you a behind the scenes look at my book “Hey God, Can I? An ABC Guide of Sex for Married Saints.” I walk through the major sections of the book and explain the heart behind each one.We talk about things many believers have questions about but rarely hear discussed openly.Inside the conversation I briefly touch on:• The foundation of enjoying, exploring, and embodying God in marriage• Understanding the history of cliteracy and why knowledge matters• What “godly sex” actually means inside a marriage covenant• The blockages that keep couples disconnected• Why intimacy is the reason for the season in marriage• Common seasons of marriage and the complaints couples face• What Scripture says is a clear no• The Undefiled Test for couples• The ABC guide to sexual terms and acts for married believers• Why aftercare and connection matterThis episode is a simple introduction to the bigger conversation. My heart is to help Christian wives and couples reconnect to each other by first reconnecting emotionally, spiritually, and physically within marriage.If you have ever wondered,“Can we talk about sex and still honor God?”This conversation is for you.🎧 Listen, share, and join the discussion.📚 Get the BookHey God, Can I? An ABC Guide of Sex for Married Saintshttps://a.co/d/00qjiRj7
Transcribe →What’s Really Happening in Your Marriage Bed? (And How To Fix It)
Mar 901:06:29Tap to summarizeWhat happens when one spouse wants sex more than the other?Is someone broken?Is someone selfish?Is this just a “phase”… or is something deeper going on?In this powerful episode of Sex Ed for Saints, we’re joined by therapist and sexual health expert Dr. Trina Read to unpack one of the most common yet least talked about issues in marriage: mismatched libidos.If you’ve ever felt rejected, pressured, confused, guilty, or simply disconnected in your intimacy, this conversation is for you.We’re talking about:• What mismatched libido actually means• Why desire discrepancies are so common• The psychology behind the libido gap• How stress, trauma, mental load, and emotional safety affect desire• How to move from pressure and resentment to partnership and understanding• Practical tools couples can start using immediatelyThis episode is honest, compassionate, and grounded in both clinical insight and relational wisdom. Friend, you are not broken. And neither is your marriage.👩⚕️ About Our Guest Dr. Trina Read is a sexologist and sexual health expert who helps individuals and couples navigate intimacy with clarity, confidence, and compassion.🌐 Website: https://www.trinaread.com/📱 Social Media: @drtrinaread (on all platforms)If this episode blessed you, share it with someone who needs it and leave a review. It helps us reach more couples who are navigating these conversations silently.Protect Your Eyes & Your MarriageI partner with Covenant Eyes, a powerful accountability and protection software that helps individuals and couples guard their digital spaces and strengthen integrity online. Download Covenant Eyes here:https://www.covenanteyes.comUse my affiliate code at checkout: "MarriageLab" for 30 days FREE📖 Hey God, Can I? An ABC Guide of Sex for Married Saints Available here: https://a.co/d/00gw5YCb💍 Stay Connected with Tammy🌐 Visit The Marriage Lab: https://yourmarriagelab.com📷 Instagram: https://instagram.com/themarriagelabllc📘 Facebook: Candid Talks with TammyNot enough of us are having real conversations about sex from a faith-based perspective.We’re changing that.
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Why Your Dating Life Isn’t Working (And How to Fix It)
Mar 200:54:20Tap to summarizeSome dating advice sounds good… but it might actually be setting you up to overinvest in the wrong person.In this episode of Sex-Ed for Saints, I’m joined by dating coach Tiffany Jones, and friend… we’re talking about the things people usually whisper about when it comes to dating.We’re breaking down what it actually looks like to date with wisdom, boundaries, and discernment instead of rushing into emotional commitment before someone has earned it.This conversation gets real about:• Why keeping your options open while dating can protect your heart• Why constant phone calls and texting can sometimes kill attraction• The importance of boundaries and saying no• How to avoid giving relationship energy to someone who hasn’t shown relationship effort• Why dating is about discernment, not auditioning for someone’s approvalIf you’ve ever felt like you were doing too much too soon in dating, this episode will help you slow down, set boundaries, and date smarter.And friend… some of these gems might challenge the way you’ve been taught to approach dating.Connect with Tiffany JonesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamtiffanyrjonesConnect with Tammy & The Marriage LabInstagram (Sex Ed for Saints): https://www.instagram.com/sexedforsaintsInstagram (The Marriage Lab): https://www.instagram.com/themarriagelabllcWebsite: https://yourmarriagelab.com📖 My Book Is Now Available Hey God, Can I? An ABC Guide of Sex for Married SaintsThis book is a faith-based guide designed to help couples understand intimacy, connection, and sexuality from a biblical perspective.Get your copy here:https://a.co/d/00gw5YCbI partner with Covenant Eyes, a powerful accountability and protection software that helps individuals and couples guard their digital spaces and strengthen integrity online.Download Covenant Eyes here:https://www.covenanteyes.comUse my affiliate code at checkout:MarriageLabProtect Your Eyes & Your MarriageSubscribe to the channel for more conversations about faith, intimacy, marriage, and relationships.And remember… intimacy isn’t just physical. It starts with connection, truth, and doing the work.Until next time.
Transcribe →I Love My Spouse But They Cheated
Feb 2301:01:46Tap to summarizeCan a marriage really survive infidelity?Not the polished church answer.Not the “just pray about it” response. The real answer.In this powerful episode of Sex-Ed for Saints, I sit down with licensed couples sex therapist and relationship coach Cheri Timko of Synergy Couples Coaching to unpack the reality of betrayal in marriage.We talk about:• Why infidelity happens• The emotional and sexual impact of betrayal• What betrayal trauma actually looks like• Whether reconciliation is possible• What rebuilding trust truly requires• How intimacy can be restored after cheating• And when it may be time to let goFriend, this conversation is honest, compassionate, and practical. If you have experienced cheating in your marriage, are trying to prevent it, or are walking alongside someone who is hurting, this episode gives language to what many couples silently struggle with. Proverbs 4:23 NIV reminds us, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” When trust is broken, the heart feels exposed. But healing is not impossible. It requires accountability, humility, and intentional rebuilding. God did not design marriage for silent endurance. He designed it for intimacy, safety, and oneness.🔔 Subscribe for more faith-based conversations about sex, intimacy, and marriage.💬 Share your thoughts in the comments. Let’s keep breaking silence together.Connect with Cheri Timko:Facebook: synergycouplescoachingInstagram: synergy.couplesConnect with Tammy and The Marriage Lab:Website: https://yourmarriagelab.comInstagram: themarriagelabllcInstagram: officialjustcallmetammyFacebook: CandidTalksWithTammy🎙 Podcast: Sex-Ed for Saints Because not enough of us are talking about sex in a faith-based way. #InfidelityRecovery#ChristianMarriage#MarriageAfterCheating#RebuildingTrust#BetrayalTrauma#SexEdForSaints#MarriageHealing#CouplesTherapy#FaithBasedMarriage
Transcribe →Me, Myself and AI!
Nov 4Tap to summarize🎧 Class is in session!This week on Sex Ed for Saints, things look a little different—because I’m not just the host, I’m also the guest. 👀In this special 30-minute solo episode, my new AI co-host flips the script and interviews me about the story behind The Marriage Lab—how it all started, why I walked away from network marketing, and what led me to build a space that helps women rediscover peace, pleasure, and purpose after pain.We talk faith, trauma, healing, and the moments that taught me what intimacy with God (and myself) really means.If you’ve ever wondered who’s behind the mic and what keeps me going, this episode is your sneak peek behind the curtain.✨ Tune in tonight at 6 p.m. and let’s talk healing, wholeness, and holy confidence—AI style.🎙️ #SexEdForSaints #TheMarriageLab #FaithAndPleasure #HealingJourney #ChristianIntimacyCoach
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