PODCAST: Thalidomide, Bad Christian Marriage Books, and a Jesus Who Laughs

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Nov 27, 2025 | Podcasts

God is not just an angry magazine cover in the sky He’s not there saying, “here’s 7 ways you could smarten up so you don’t disappoint me so much.” But that’s often how we picture God–so terribly disappointed in us!...

How Can We Talk about Men’s Sexual Desire in a Healthy Way?

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Nov 26, 2025 | Libido, Theology of Marriage and Sex

One of the most frequent questions I get from men is this one: How can I get my wife to understand my sexual needs? He feels like he’s in a sex-starved marriage, and he’s desperate for sex. But the more he talks about sex, the more his wife pulls away. What’s the...

My Disturbing Conversation With an Evangelical Author Who Believes Men Always Lust

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Sep 24, 2025 | Theology of Marriage and Sex

Shouldn’t authors care if their teaching harms women? I shared a story on Facebook yesterday, and I wanted to expand on it a bit today here, since it resonated so much there. The last few weeks my mind has been replaying a convo I had a few years ago with one of...

PODCAST: Did the Church Steal Your Sex Life? What If Church Isn’t Safe feat. Andrew Bauman

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | May 15, 2025 | Libido, Making Sex Feel Good, Podcasts

Is the Evangelical Church a Safe Place for Women? Today we’re joined by Dr. Andrew Bauman, with his new book Safe Church, based on his research into women’s experiences in church. He shares with us why so many women have been harmed in evangelicalism, from...

Should You Prioritize Sex? Why Frequency Is the Wrong Measure

by Sheila Wray Gregoire | Apr 2, 2025 | Sexual Intimacy

You shouldn’t prioritize sex in your marriage.  That’s how we open chapter four of our new book The Marriage You Want. Instead, we argue, you should prioritize the ingredients of great sex.  I’m going to talking about this further in a FREE webinar...