The Hump Day 90 - Is it ever okay for a husband to go to the strip club?

It is never okay for a husband to go to the strip club.
 
A husband's trip to a strip club is a betrayal of trust and a violation of the sacred bond of marriage. It is not okay, and it is never acceptable.
 
A strip club is a place where women are objectified and degraded. It is a place where men go to pay for the attention and affection that they should be getting from their wives.
 
When a husband goes to a strip club, he is telling his wife that she is not enough. He is telling her that he is not satisfied with the love and intimacy that they share.
 
This is a devastating message for a wife to receive. It can damage her self-esteem and make her feel insecure in her marriage - and it is a sin before the Lord.
 
If you are a husband who is considering going to a strip club, please reconsider. Think about the pain that you could cause your wife. Think about the damage that you could do to your marriage.
 
It is not worth it.
 
Instead, focus on strengthening your marriage. Spend time with your wife. Tell her how much you love and appreciate her. Show her that she is the only woman you need.
 
Your marriage is too precious to risk. Don't let a trip to the strip club undermine the foundation of your marriage.
 
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Spiritual Warfare In Marriage

Marriage is a sacred covenant, but it's not immune to spiritual attacks. In our latest podcast, we delve into the realities of spiritual warfare in marriage. We'll discuss common tactics used by the enemy, such as discord, temptation, and discouragement. We'll also provide practical strategies for protecting your marriage, including the power of prayer, forgiveness, and building spiritual intimacy.
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💖 Intimacy Isn't Just for the Bedroom! 💖

Does life feel like a constant rush? 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ It's easy to let connection with your spouse take a backseat. But what if we told you that intimacy isn't just for special occasions? On the latest Marriage By Design Podcast, we're exploring the beauty of "everyday intimacy" – the small, intentional moments that build a strong and lasting bond. We'll cover everything from the power of physical touch to the impact of words of affirmation. Join us as we uncover God's design for intimacy in marriage and learn how to practically apply it to your daily life.
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Upcoming Marriage Monday - 💖 Intimacy Isn't Just for the Bedroom! 💖

This Monday on the Marriage By Design Podcast, we're diving deep into the power of small moments of intimacy throughout the day.
It's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of life, but nurturing connection with your spouse doesn't require grand gestures or elaborate date nights (though those are great too!). 😉
Tune in as we explore:
The importance of physical touch, even when you're busy.
The power of words of affirmation and appreciation.
How small acts of service can speak volumes.
Why prioritizing connection throughout the day strengthens your bond.
Get ready to be inspired to cultivate intimacy in the everyday moments! ✨
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Date Night Doesn't Die After Diapers: Keeping Romance Alive While Parenting

😴 Exhausted parents, this one's for you! 😴 We know how hard it is to find time for romance when you're juggling diapers, tantrums, and sleepless nights. But prioritizing your marriage is crucial, even when you're tired. In this episode, we're sharing practical tips for keeping the spark alive while raising young children.  Don't miss it!
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💕 From First Dates to Empty Nests: How Dating Evolves (and Why it Matters!) 💕

💖 Date Night Never Gets Old! 💖
Whether you're newlyweds or empty nesters, dating your spouse is essential for a thriving marriage. This Monday on the Biblical Marriage By Design Podcast, we're exploring how dating evolves through different seasons of life. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration!
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More Than "Meh": Rejecting Mediocrity in Your Marriage

Is your marriage more "meh" than magnificent? 🤔  On this episode of Marriage By Design, we're challenging the "ho-hum" and inspiring you to pursue a marriage that truly reflects God's glory and the intimate and exciting relationship that God desires to have with YOU! ✨
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Money Matters: Honoring God with Finances in Marriage

Is money a source of stress in your marriage? 😓  Join us on the Biblical Marriage By Design podcast as we explore how to honor God with your finances and build a stronger relationship through wise stewardship. 🎧
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Quiet Quitting In Your Marriage

This whole problem of "quiet quitting" came into vogue after 2020 and presented unique challenges within the professional world.  Unfortunately, this idea of "quiet quitting" is not a problem that is limited to the professional world.  It is alive and well within marriage - maybe even yours? Let's get into that!
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Sex, Nakedness, and Russian Roulette

We received a really thought provoking question from a viewer a couple of weeks ago that we wanted to address in a full podcast.  This is that podcast.  Is it wrong to watch television shows or movies with "just a little bit of sex/explicit content in them?  I mean, it isn't exactly porn, right? Let's get into that!
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You CANNOT "Will" Happiness Into Your Life.....or Your Marriage! Stop Doing This "Popular" Thing That Prevents Growth In Your Relationship!

Last episode for Season 4 of the Marriage By Design Podcast!  So many people have bought into the modern lie that "if you believe it then it will be so."  All experiential evidence around us refutes this believe and tries to convince us that we can change our emotions by just desiring or willing them to change.  But that won't change your emotions and it certainly won't change your marriage.  It is time to commit to the real work - the hard work - in marriage.  Let's get into that!
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A Practical Guide To Getting To Deeper Levels Of Conversation

We have spoken to SO MANY couples that really struggle with overcoming "surface level" communication and getting to talking about the deeper things of themselves and their relationship.  Today we talk practically about the things that we have found lead to deeper levels of communication.  Let's get into that!
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Emotions - Why They Attempt To Control Us And How We Can Take Back Control

We all have emotions.  God has put those emotions into our psyche and they can be helpful.  But o often we allow them to get the better of us and our emotions wreck havoc on our relationships.  Why?  What does it look like to take back control?  Let's get into that!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 3 - Reality T.V.

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea continue their series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages.  This week we take a look at non-fictional media - so called "Reality T.V." Is it real?  Obviously not.  Is it really wrecking marriages?  Absolutely.  Let's get into that!
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Enemies of the State of Marriage, Part 1 - Hollywood

On today's Marriage Monday, Nathan and Andrea begin on series taking a look at some of the influences around us that can be the most destructive forces on our marriages.  The first one did not take long to decide on - Hollywood.  What is the problem with the movies, television shows, and music that get pumped out day in and day out?  Let's get into that!
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Upcoming Marriage Monday - When Does Our Responsibility To Raise Our Children Become A Hobby? Should It Be A Hobby? Does It Matter?

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The Walking Dead Marriage: What To Do When You Are Ready To Give Up On Your Marriage

There are so many marriage out there - even Christian marriages - where one or other of the spouses is like a zombie in the marriage.  They feel hopeless, beatdown, and want to give up but know that "divorce is bad" so they stay physically in marriage but withdraw from the marriage emotionally and intellectually.  But is that really honoring to the Lord?  What can we do to move from death to life in our marriages?  Let's get into that!
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Diving Deeper Into Growing In Sexual Intimacy In Marriage - What It Means to Become One

Nathan and Andrea have been taking a look at the "Intimacy Table" over the last several weeks.  Of those four areas of intimacy (emotional, non-sexual physical, spiritual, and sexual) the one they get questions about more than any other is sexual intimacy. Today, Nathan and Andrea are going to dive deep into a passage in Paul's first letter to the Corinthians that discusses this topic in detail.  But does it actually discuss MORE than just sex?  Let's get into that!  
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The Intimacy Table - Why Having Sex Is NOT The Same As Sexual Intimacy

Sexual intimacy is quite possibly the trickiest of all four legs of the Intimacy Table that is marriage.  So many couples think that, because they have sex, they have sexual intimacy - yet so many marriages lack depth and, well, intimacy within their sexual relationships.  Today Nathan and Andrea attack that head on and dig into what we can do as couples to continuously deepen the sexual intimacy within our marriages. Let's get into that!
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The Intimacy Table - Spiritual Intimacy In Marriage Begins With YOU!

Spiritual intimacy can be a really difficult thing to think about within marriage.  Often times we are satisfied as couples just to know that we "believe the same general things".  But do not be fooled!  Spiritual "sameness" is not the same as spiritual intimacy.  The former is easy - the latter takes discipline, intentionality, and your own deep devotion to God.  But spiritual intimacy is only two steps away in your marriage!  Let's get into that!
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