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  • 224. Best Hotel Date Ever (After a Year Without One) - Intimacy in the Hard Winter Seasons
    2025/06/09

    When was the last time you felt truly connected—to your body, to your husband, to yourself?

    If life has felt heavy…
    If intimacy has taken a backseat to survival…
    If you’re wondering where desire, connection, or joy has gone—this episode is for you.

    In today’s honest conversation, Francie opens up about walking through a year of exhaustion, illness, and survival mode—when hotel dates were off the table and emotional oxygen was running low. And yet, somehow, that winter season planted the seeds for the most connected, joy-filled intimacy her marriage had experienced in 20 years.

    What changed? Not the circumstances. But the intentional decision to grow anyway—in small, daily ways.

    You’ll Hear About:

    • What it means to walk through a “winter season” in your marriage

    • How to stay connected when resources (and energy) feel scarce

    • Why befriending your body matters more than you think

    • The surprising power of slowing down, tuning in, and learning to receive

    • Why small steps toward pleasure and presence can actually transform your marriage

    Up Next:

    This episode launches the Intentional Intimacy Summer Series—ten short, practical episodes to help you grow connection, one simple step at a time.

    Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

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    201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

    This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

    101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

    To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

    Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

    Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

    Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

    Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

    Connect with Francie:

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    27 分
  • 223. Sexual Response Cycle 101: Understanding How God Designed Women for Desire, Arousal, and Joy
    2025/05/26

    Is your understanding of sex stuck in a male-centered script? In this empowering episode, Francie kicks off a powerful new arc in the Celebrate & Educate series: the female sexual response cycle, God’s intentionally layered design for connection, pleasure, and intimacy.

    Our cultural assumptions about sex often reduce the experience to: erection, entry, thrust, ejaculation, done. But what about women? What about the way your body was made to respond?

    In this foundational episode, you'll learn:

    • The 4 phases of the female sexual response cycle: desire, arousal, climax, and resolution

    • Why emotional and mental engagement are essential for female arousal

    • How to recognize your body’s subtle signals of desire and readiness

    • How tuning into your body can transform your sexual experience and deepen intimacy

    Francie unpacks the science and spirit behind female pleasure—blending physiology with faith to help you grow in self-awareness and partnership with your spouse. If you’ve ever felt disconnected, disinterested, or just going through the motions, this episode is for you.

    You'll also hear:

    • Why distraction and shame short-circuit sexual intimacy

    • How sleep arousal cycles reveal God's intentional design

    • Why pleasure isn’t frivolous—it’s worship

    Let this episode help you wake up to your body, your needs, and your worth. There is so much more available to you when you align your mind, body, and spirit with the goodness of God’s design for sexuality.

    Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

    201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

    This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

    101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

    To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

    Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

    Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

    Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

    Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

    Connect with Francie:

    Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter

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    27 分
  • 222. Erogenous Zones: How God Wired Women for Full-Body Pleasure
    2025/05/19

    Did you know your body is designed by God with at least 10 unique erogenous zones—beyond just the obvious? This episode is part of the Celebrate and Educate Your Good Body series, and it’s all about discovering the intentional, generous design of your female body.

    Join Francie as she explores the concept of erogenous zones, not just from a biological perspective, but through a spiritual lens that celebrates how God created women with the capacity to feel pleasure from head to toe. In this episode, you’ll learn:

    • What erogenous zones are (and where they are!)

    • How they can deepen intimacy in your marriage

    • Why understanding your body is an act of worship

    • How to shift your view of sex from duty to delight

    Whether you're new to this journey or wanting to deepen your connection with your body and your husband, this is a must-listen. Invite your spouse to join you, and spark a new kind of holy curiosity and joy in your marriage.

    Let’s embrace a mindset of celebration—not shame—when it comes to our bodies and sexuality. Your body is good. Your pleasure is purposeful. And your marriage can be a place of joyful, sacred discovery.

    Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

    201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

    This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

    101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

    To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

    Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

    Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

    Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

    Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

    Connect with Francie:

    Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter

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    19 分
  • 221. The G-Spot and God's Good Design: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Pleasure
    2025/05/12

    Did you know God tucked incredible pleasure potential into your body—on purpose? This episode in the Celebrate & Educate Your Good Body series is all about the G-spot: what it is, where it is, and how it reveals the intentional design of our Creator.

    In this vulnerable and joy-filled episode, Francie guides you through the mystery and beauty of the G-spot, one of the lesser-known parts of female sexual anatomy that can play a major role in intimacy and orgasm. You’ll learn:

    • What the G-spot actually is (hint: it’s not a standalone organ!)

    • How it connects to the clitoral network

    • Ways to locate and stimulate it with confidence and joy

    • Why exploring your body without shame honors God's design

    Whether you’ve never heard of the G-spot or you’ve felt unsure about what’s “normal,” this episode offers grace-filled guidance and holy curiosity. It's not about pressure, it’s about permission. Permission to learn, to celebrate, and to grow in intimacy with your husband and with God.

    You’ll also hear about:

    • The possibility of G-spot orgasms and female ejaculation

    • Practical tips for communication and exploration with your spouse

    • The role of self-knowledge in healthy sexual intimacy

    • Why embracing your erotic design is part of integrated holiness

    This is for every woman ready to move from shame to celebration—because your body is good, and your pleasure is part of God’s plan.

    Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

    201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

    This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

    101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

    To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

    Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

    Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

    Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

    Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

    Connect with Francie:

    Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter

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    13 分
  • 220. The Clitoris & God's Design for Pleasure
    2025/05/05

    In this vibrant and eye-opening replay, Francie continues a Celebrate & Educate series with an honest and joy-filled deep dive into the clitoris, an incredible part of the female body that speaks to God’s intentionality, creativity, and generosity in design.

    Most women haven’t been taught much about their bodies, let alone how their anatomy is wired for intimacy, healing, and delight. This episode isn’t just anatomy, it’s a worshipful reframe that calls women out of shame and into the joy of discovering how their bodies work and why pleasure is not only permitted but holy.

    This replay is part of a special summer series that combines science, theology, and celebration to help women reclaim their sexual wholeness. If you've ever wondered "Is it okay to enjoy sex?", this episode is for you.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    The fascinating structure and function of the clitoris (and what you might not know about it)

    How sexual pleasure reflects God’s kindness and design

    Why celebrating your body is part of being an integrated disciple of Jesus

    What happens in your body, hormonally and emotionally, during intimacy

    Why education about your body unlocks deeper connection in your marriage

    Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

    201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

    This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

    101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

    To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

    Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

    Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

    Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

    Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

    Connect with Francie:

    Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter



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    20 分
  • 219. Celebrating the Female Body: Where Pleasure Meets Discipleship
    2025/04/28

    We’re revisiting one of our most beloved foundational episodes in this special series of replays, because the message is too important not to hear again (or for the first time!). In this episode, Francie kicks off a powerful journey of celebration and education focused on the female body, inviting us to explore how our sexuality and spirituality are beautifully and intentionally connected.

    This isn’t just a conversation about anatomy, it's an invitation to reclaim the truth that your body is good, designed by God, and worthy of understanding and delight. Whether you’re new to this journey or continuing to grow, this episode lays a rich and gentle foundation for embracing sexual wholeness as part of your discipleship and worship.

    In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

    Why celebrating your body is part of glorifying God

    How lack of education has shaped our experience of sex and self

    The importance of integrating your sexuality into your spiritual formation

    Why it’s okay (and holy!) to understand your anatomy and pleasure

    How knowledge, healing, and delight lead to deeper intimacy with God and others

    Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

    201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

    This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

    101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

    To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

    Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

    Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

    Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

    Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

    Connect with Francie:

    Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter

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    16 分
  • 218. Sex, Female Pleasure and Healthy Communication with Dr. Corey Allen
    2025/04/21

    In this empowering episode, Francie welcomes Dr. Corey Allen, marriage and family therapist, sex therapist, and co-host of the long-running podcast Sexy Marriage Radio. Together, they unpack one of the most crucial, yet often misunderstood topics in Christian marriage: healthy sexual communication.

    Dr. Corey brings over 13 years of experience helping couples thrive in intimacy, and today, he shares why reclaiming female sexual agency is vital to experiencing God’s full design for sex. From biological insights to emotional and spiritual reframes, this conversation is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical truth.

    Whether you’re seeking deeper connection in your marriage, trying to undo cultural messages that minimized your pleasure, or simply want a healthier view of sex that honors both God and your body—this episode is for you.

    Discussion Points

    Why sex is designed for women too—not just to serve their husbands

    The powerful anatomy of female pleasure and what it reveals about God’s heart

    How to move from silence or shame into healing and healthy communication

    Practical steps to grow intimacy, not just activity, in your marriage

    A reframe of female sexuality as a God-given superpower

    Resources Mentioned:

    Sexy Marriage Radio – Dr. Corey Allen’s podcast and resources

    Francie’s Pleasure Masterclass & Circle Mentorship (linked below)

    Connect with Dr. Corey at smr.fm

    Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

    201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

    This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

    101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

    To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

    Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

    Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

    Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

    Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

    Connect with Francie:

    Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter

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    44 分
  • 217. Embodying Trust: How to Care for Yourself as You Care for Others
    2025/03/31

    In this deeply personal episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie shares her journey of embracing her role as a caregiver while also learning to release her burdens to God. Many women are carrying heavy loads—whether through motherhood, caring for aging parents, supporting loved ones, or simply navigating the many responsibilities of life. In this conversation, Francie unpacks how to steward your body, mind, and spirit while living in a caregiving role, and how to find rest in God’s design for you.

    She explores practical, embodied ways to release stress, regulate your nervous system, and truly give your cares to the Lord—not just in theory, but in daily practice. If you’re feeling weary, burdened, or stretched thin, this episode is a must-listen.

    Discussion Points:
    • Why Francie began embracing her role as a caregiver instead of resisting it.

    • How caregiving is a reflection of God’s heart—as an advocate, a provider, and a nurturer.

    • The spiritual and physical cost of constantly giving to others.

    • The shift in perspective from being a caregiver to one who also gives her cares to God.

    • How stress and anxiety show up in women’s bodies and the importance of nervous system regulation.

    • Practical tools for emotional and physical relief:

    Key Takeaways:

    Naming your role as a caregiver can help you embrace it instead of resisting it.
    God is our ultimate caregiver. When we advocate for our loved ones, He reminds us that He advocates for us.
    Giving our cares to God is an active practice. It requires both spiritual trust and physical action.
    Your body holds the stress you carry. Learning to support your nervous system through breathwork, prayer, and movement can make a huge difference.
    Prayer is the most powerful form of self-care. When we turn to God, we find true renewal beyond what the world offers.
    Setting boundaries (like limiting social media) can help protect our peace and keep us focused on what truly matters.

    Resources Mentioned:

    Tim Keller’s Teaching on Prayer – A sermon series that deeply impacted Francie’s approach to prayer.
    Breathwork Practices – Techniques like ocean breath and straw breathing for calming the nervous system.
    Bone Broth & Nourishing Foods – Simple, God-designed ways to support the body through nutrition.

    Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper:

    201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm

    This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here.

    101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex

    To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here.

    Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship

    Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle

    Donate to Heaven in Your Home:

    Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here.

    Connect with Francie:

    Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter

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    30 分