Welcome to episode 4 of 5 in our Summer Series called, Cultivating an Emotionally Healthy Marriage.  Joining us for a conversation about sex is our dear friend, a licensed marriage and family therapist whose specialization in graduate school was sex therapy, Laura Dugger. In this episode, Laura talks about how sex makes everything better. Wait until you hear the research! With honesty, vulnerability, and a solid dose of fun, Josh and Christi's interview with Laura includes: The hidden benefits of sexHow to talk to your spouse about sexReasons for, and how to, schedule sexIndividual differences when it comes to sexThe God-given purpose of sex in marriage  We hope you download the pdf files that go along with these episodes (found in show notes below) and use them in your small groups, with your spouse, or as a companion guide to the content. Show Notes:  How Marriage is Saving Me: Sign up for weekly devotional https://shorturl.at/NtnCq  Download the free discussion guide pdf for the Summer Series. https://www.famousathome.com/summerseriessignup  Ladies, register now for Tender & Fierce! https://www.famousathome.com/tenderandfierce  Men, join the interest list for our exciting, upcoming men's discipleship journey! https://www.famousathome.com/mensinterestform Listen to this episode on Youtube by clicking here. https://youtu.be/NzgcDR013P0 RESOURCES MENTIONED BY LAURA DUGGER:  Listen to the Savvy Sauce Podcast! hosted by Laura Dugger https://thesavvysauce.com/ Dr. Jennifer Konzen podcast episode: Fostering a Fun, Healthy Sex Life with your Spouse with Dr. Jennifer Konzen https://shorturl.at/mPQvW  Visit The Art of Intimate Marriage Website: Access to Dr. Konzen's book, podcast, sex therapist training, and a marriage video series. https://www.theartofintimatemarriage.com/ Listen to Dr. Douglas Rosenau podcast episode: Ways to Deepen Your Intimacy in Marriage with Dr. Douglas Rosenau https://shorturl.at/EfLZ8 Read A Celebration of Sex by Dr. Douglas Rosenau: A guide to enjoying God's gift of sexual intimacy https://amzn.to/4cMWVfk  Listen to Dr. Michael Sytsma podcast episode: Enjoying a God-Honoring, Healthy Sex Life with Your Spouse with...