spiritual intimacy

Regardless of how long you have been married, here are 5 tips for building intimacy in marriage.  its never too late to get the spark back. our goal at MDB is to create the Ephesians 5:25-27 kind of marriage for the building and re-building of kingdom homes and relationships. 

Let's do marriage the God way, the kingdom way that honors God and is worthy of the Ephesians 5:25-27 description. 

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Have you ever felt the profound peace of being known and loved, imperfections and all? Join us, as we continue into the new year with hearts wide open, embracing the sublime truths nestled within Psalm 139. Our conversation traverses through the valleys and peaks of being fully understood by God, echoed in the children's book called "The Run Away Bunny," and the life-changing realization that our deepest fears of unworthiness are quelled by divine acceptance.

With a fresh start upon us, we gather around the spiritual campfire to share a unique praise fest grounded in Psalm 139's opening verses. This practice guides us towards a more intimate relationship with the Lord, who knows our thoughts before they even take shape. Our personal anecdotes and metaphors serve to illustrate the transformative impact of recognizing God's omnipresence, infusing our everyday walk with a sense of security and purpose.

The episode then leads us down a path of self-discovery and gratitude, even amidst the thorns of suffering. You'll hear about Christina's wrestling match with chronic Lyme disease, a testament to the intricate tapestry of life's pain and beauty. We then venture into the New Testament, seeking solace and strength, and learn how our trials can carve a deeper space for intimacy with the Lord. This heartfelt exchange is an invitation to join us in celebrating our design, confronting our struggles, and pursuing an unobstructed relationship with our ever-present God.

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Welcome to a transformative episode of Your Weekly Dose of Higher Consciousness Podcast. Today, we are diving deep into an often-misunderstood realm of human experience - intimacy. More specifically, we're addressing the fear of intimacy that holds many of us back from truly connecting with others.

In this episode, titled "Conquering the Fear of Intimacy: Choosing the Higher Power & Friend That It Is," we explore how fear of intimacy manifests in our lives, its impact on our relationships, and most importantly, how we can overcome it. We delve into the root causes behind a lifetime of cringing, fearing, and rejecting intimacy, drawing on personal experiences and insights.

We challenge you to consider the true nature of intimacy, not just in the context of romantic or sexual relationships, but in all forms of human connection. We discuss how embracing intimacy can serve as an ally in consciousness, helping us form more meaningful connections and live more authentically.

Throughout this episode, we reference the song "Higher Love" by Steve Winwood, whose lyrics beautifully encapsulate our discussion's theme. The song reminds us of the power and truth held within intimacy, which according to ConsciousnessCalibrations.com, calibrates at a significant 470 on Dr. Hawkins Map of Consciousness.

As we navigate the vast 'swimming pool' of consciousness, we share other concepts that resonate with this energy field of 470, guiding you towards choosing intimacy as a high-level, courageous, intelligent, and rational choice. We provide practical tips and tools, including The Emotion Code, The Body Code, and The Belief Code, to help you break down the walls that block intimacy and embrace vulnerability.

This episode is more than just a conversation; it's an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

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Are you ready to unlock the secrets of true intimacy in your marriage?

Join us on this eye-opening episode of Sacred By Design, where we peel back the layers of intimacy, diving deeper than just the physical aspect.

We discuss the six aspects of intimacy – emotional, physical, sexual, intellectual, recreational, and spiritual – and reveal how understanding and nurturing these elements can lead to a stronger, more fulfilling relationship with your spouse.

Listen in as we explore the importance of emotional vulnerability and transparency, and how simple tools like bidding can bring about profound emotional connection.

We share insights on nurturing intimacy in your relationship by working together to capitalize on your strengths and improve your weaknesses in each of the six aspects of intimacy.

Discover how to ignite intellectual intimacy by seeking out new ideas and interests to share with your partner. Don't miss this powerful episode that will transform the way you view intimacy within your marriage and start cultivating deeper connections today!

INTIMACY HOMEWORK

Sit down with your spouse and explore each of these types of intimacy. Where is your strength? Where might you need some help? Choose one way to celebrate your strength and one way to work on an area that needs help.

Consider each type of intimacy:

• Emotional Intimacy-Be aware of “bidding” in your relationship.
• Physical-Be intentional. Try simple ,meaningful gestures like holding hands, or greeting each other or saying goodbye with a hug or a kiss.
• Sexual-Be willing to talk openly and honestly about where you are and your hopes and desires for your sexual relationship.
• Intellectual-Talk about ways you want to  connect -conversations, day trips, books or experiences around certain ideas or issues?
• Recreational-Have fun! 
• Spiritual intimacy-Just as you want your personal relationship with God to be alive and deepening, it is important to have your shared experience around God to be deepening as well. Explore what works best for your marriage!

Transcription: Deepening Your Connection: Exploring the Six Sides of Intimacy in Marriage

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Big takeaway:

In order to grow, you've got to get uncomfortable--- get real with God, with your spouse, and with yourself.

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"For this reason a man will leave his father and mother, and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh. The man and his wife were both naked , and they felt no shame."
Genesis 2:24-35

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1. Verbalize repentance and forgiveness to one another.

2. Get vulnerable/uncomfortable with your spouse, take action this week!

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Want to know what is just as important as goal setting as a couple? Getting rewarded for accomplishing your goals as a couple!

At the beginning of each year, people all over the world set new goals they want to accomplish individually.   Many people don't realize how important it is to set goals as a married couple, and set them together.  Setting goals can be fun and a great way to bring more passion and intimacy into your marriage.
We came up with a great outline to help you set goals together for 2023 in the areas of emotional, sexual, spiritual intimacy as well as financial goals, adventure and fun, and connecting more in your marriage goals. 

In this episode we discuss goals you should set as a couple and rewards you can give to yourselves as a couple. We even provide a goal sheet to help you keep them!

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This week's episode is all about Spiritual Intimacy and how you and your partner can work together to find the right combination of spirituality that helps you feel close and connected to each other and a higher power. I talk about the power of prayer and the importance of praying with and for your spouse. I share some insights I've gained from working with couples who are experiencing faith transitions and how sexual intimacy can be a spiritual experience.

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Part 1 of our Growing Intimacy series. Today we will be tackling the sometimes elusive spiritual intimacy. Most Christian couples have struggled to figure out how to have spiritual intimacy together. You've seen the books, you've probably read the couples devotionals, but if you are anything like us we didn't fit into that mold. Join us for some practical ideas on what growing spiritually with your spouse could actually look like and how it can dramatically help your journey of still becoming one. 

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In this episode, I get to speak with Paulea Mooney-McCoy, a longtime friend and a spiritual leader in Boston.  Paulea teaches at Bunker Hill college in Boston, consults a Community Development Corporation and coaches many people, non-profits and churches concerning direction, spiritual practices and discernment.  She also is a certified StrengthsFinder coach.

We honed in on some of the spiritual growth influences and influencers in Paulea's life.  We also touched how painful moments and stages are often very useful in our growth. 

We discussed how the Word (Bible), Holy Spirit Power and Intimacy with God have come together in Paulea's Kingdom experience and have forged her spirituality.  The Truth and contemplative practices have made her into the solid spiritual leader that she is.

She also described some of the transitions she is seeing in the world and in the Body of Christ.

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Paulea Mooney McCoy:
Paulea has over 20 years of experience developing people and programs through community-based organizations, churches, and in higher education. Her passion is to assist people in their journey to discern and live out their calling.  Paulea sees her role as a coach and spiritual mentor to help people discover what really makes them “come alive”.

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·       Retreat planning and facilitation

·       Speaking on issues related to urban ministry, racial reconciliation, 
         community development and healthy relationships.

She lives with her husband, Bil, in Dorchester, Massachusetts, and has three amazing adult children.

You can  connect with Paulea via email at: pauleamm@gmail.com

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• Are you aware of the state of your soul?
• Do you know how to attend to your soul?
• Are you trustworthy in how you attend to the soul of others?

These are VERY important questions that are rarely practically discussed.  And, unfortunately, even many ministers and pastors have not received training around this topic.

We need to learn how to be still, relax and cease from striving - so we can know God and receive healing for our souls. (Psalm 46:10)

We need to learn to access repentance, rest, quietness and trust so we can be renewed in God and of benefit to others. (Isaiah 30:15)

In this podcast we discuss come tips and practices that can help you become aware of the state of your soul, attend to it well and be trustworthy with the souls of others.

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Welcome to the “Greater Formation and Power” Podcast.

Here, we will discuss topics and practices that will help you: 

• Deepen your intimacy with God the Father,
• Exercise your authority in Jesus the Son,
• And move in the Power of the Holy Spirit.

We want to walk in God’s truth, intimacy and power ... we need all three strands working together in our lives because we believe that nothing else will do.

In this Podcast, we want to bring Three Streams of Christian Faith together.  We want to integrate all three into our understanding, experience and practice.  The Three Streams are:

• Pentecostal and Charismatic Power in the Holy Spirit
• Biblical Truth and Application
• Contemplative Spiritual Formation

Usually, we come to faith and are discipled in one (or possibly two) of these streams.  However, for us to mature as Christ-followers we need to learn how to receive from and move in the power of all three streams.  This podcast will be devoted to the synergy that can be achieved through the integration of these streams in our lives.

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• Are you willing to grow and be stretched to integrate all Three into your understanding, experience and practice?
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Last week I started talking about the topic of intimacy. Over the next five weeks, I'll be doing a deeper dive into each of the different types of intimacy mentioned in that first article. This week is all about spiritual intimacy, which I define as being able to share your ideas about spirituality with your partner while allowing them to do the same in a supportive, non-judgemental way. Listen in as I share three ways to increase spiritual intimacy in your marriage.

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Meet Anoop Dhamoon, The Human Connection Architect! Anoop is a Relationship Coach specializing in the art and science of restoring peace and harmony in relationships. He helps his clients navigate modern relationships so they can establish deep and enriching connections with the people in their lives.

In this episode, Anoop sheds light on the major barriers we face when it comes to being truly emotionally intimate with others. He also provides meaningful insight into how we can remove those barriers and create a juicy level of love and connection with our partners, peers, and family.  

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