Bringing Jesus Into the Marital Embrace & Struggling to Find My Wife Attractive | ACW298

Questions answered this episode:
How can I bring Jesus into the marital embrace without envisioning him sexually and in a pure and holy way?
I’ve been struggling to find my wife attractive. Am I justified expecting my wife to shape up for looks’ sake or even for health’s sake? How much of this is the impact that porn has had on me and my perception of beauty?
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