Connected Christian Wife | Intimacy, Date Nights, Quality Time, My Happy Marriage, Effective Communication

Connected Christian Wife | Intimacy, Date Nights, Quality Time, My Happy Marriage, Effective Communication

Do you want to connect deeper with your husband? Is he too laid-back or passive, and you feel like you NEED to do EVERYTHING? Is this affecting intimacy in your marriage? How can you connect when you feel like you’re always carrying the weight of the whole family on your shoulders? Girl, you are in the right place! Welcome to the Connected Christian Wife podcast where I give you the strategies you need to lay down the mental load and be physically and emotionally connected with your husband, so you can have intimacy in your marriage - EVEN with kids! Hey, I’m Jennifer. A wife, mom of two littles, and a daughter of the King. For the first three years of our marriage, my husband and I struggled to connect. You see, my man is one of the most laid-back people I know, and I felt like if I didn’t take control in our home, things would fall apart., We don’t live in the same country as our families, so we do not have the luxury of dropping the kids at grandma’s house so we can go on dates, or even have a break. This left me stressed, burnt out, angry and resentful. Which only made us pull further away from each other. I finally decided to surrender and seek God’s guidance. Through the help of the Holy Spirit, I realised I was carrying too much. The pressure and weight on my shoulders was causing a strain in my marriage. And what happened next FLOORED me! I felt emotionally safe to voice my needs. My husband stepped up, and he started to take the initiative in our family and our marriage. This has helped make space for us to spend more quality time together - without kids, TV, or scrolling on our phones. We are back to being best friends with ALL the benefits! No more being roommates, baby!! Friend, I want the same for you too. If you desire to have quality time with your husband, without the kids shouting “Mom. Mom. Mom.” for the hundredth time today, and you want to turn off, and not feel like you are carrying the weight of the whole family on your shoulders, this podcast is for you! Grab your favourite drink and let’s hang out!

Episodes

October 20, 2025 25 mins

Learn why you keep yelling at your husband and what to do about it in this episode. ✨Book your Marriage Connection Coaching Call: https://links.jenniferfanning.co/widget/bookings/marriage-connection-coaching  ✨ You love your family deeply, but in the heat of the moment, when you’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, and just plain exhausted — the yelling comes out before you even realise it.

In today’s episode, we’re having a real hear...

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This episode will help you feel seen by your husband. ✨Book your Marriage Connection Coaching Call: https://bit.ly/connectioncoachingcall ✨ Do you sometimes feel like your husband doesn’t get you? You don’t think he sees you, because if he truly did, he would help out more in the house and lighten your load. Right? I get you. I too have struggled with thoughts of “my husband doesn’t understand me.” “He doesn’t know how I feel”...

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I have been having conversations with some women lately and I’ve noticed that resentment is one of the biggest root causes of communication breakdown and a lack of intimacy in their marriages. So if that is you, this episode is for you. We are going to talk about resentment, how it can impact physical, emotional and spiritual intimacy in your...

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Book Your 1-Hour MARRIAGE CONNECTION COACHING Have a question you need answered first? Email me: info@jenniferfanning.co

Are you feeling discouraged in your marriage right now? You have prayed and cried out to God for help, and nothing seems to change.

Friend, in this episode, I share Biblical encouragement to help you build a deeper trust in God. Because God is close to the broken-hearted and He is in the business of healing ...

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Are you carrying so much mental load in your home and marriage? Do you feel unsupported by your husband? You want to relax and enjoy the life God has blessed you with, but how can you let your hair down and have fun when there are dishes in the sink, the kids are constantly cryin...

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Hey friend, do you and your husband struggle with intimacy? Maybe he wants to have more sex, but your body freezes up when he touches you. Or you are exhausted after a long day of work and taking care of the kids, so you just want to fall asleep the moment your head hits the pillow....

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Hey girl, do you ever feel like you are always “on”? Girl, do you ever feel like you never get a moment to yourself? From the second your kids wake up until bedtime, you’re on duty — meeting everyone’s needs and carrying the mental load. It’s exhausting, and you find yourself longin...

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Do you feel like Dracula or Cruella de Vil when you are on your period? You try to be patient with your husband and kids, but between the period cramps and the emotional rollercoaster, you end up yelling and then crying about it in the bathroom because you feel awful. 

Today, I’m sharing 3 ways I let my husband support me when I’m on my period. Period is not a dirty word or a forbidden thing. It’s time to normalise your menstrual c...

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Friend, are you and your husband in the thick of parenthood and you can’t find time for date nights? Maybe you have small children and can’t find anyone you can trust to watch your kids so you can go on dates.

Girl, I get it. As busy working parents of two, my husband and I are still able to enjoy our marriage and have date nights at home most weekends. 

In this episode, I share 5 steps to having uninterrupted date nights at home s...

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Do you and your husband find it hard to talk about important issues without it leading to an argument? Do you feel unheard in your marriage because your husband just doesn't understand you?

If so, this episode is for you. Today, I’m going to be sharing with you the one phrase that my husband and I use to help us communicate better and understand each other’s point of view. 

PLUS a bonus tip that will help you dissolve heated conver...

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Hey girl, if you and your husband struggle to be on the same page, or make decisions without having conflicts and fighting in your marriage, this episode is for you. I am sharing FOUR simple steps you can follow to help you submit to your husband’s leadership as a Christian wife and make decisions quickly. Because when you submit as a godly wife, you build intimacy in your marriage both spiritually and physically. Intimacy starts ...

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Do you feel like there’s a wall between you and your husband? Is he avoidant and disinterested in trying in your marriage? Like no matter how hard you try to connect, he avoids deep conversation, shuts down emotionally, or just scrolls on his phone instead of spending time with you?

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Ever wonder if your husband truly sees you? Not just notice that you got your hair done, but see the physical and mental load you are carrying and appreciate you for it. Or better yet, steps up to ease your burden?  I am going to be sharing practical tools you can use to have a deeper emotional connection with your man so that he sees you and you feel heard - without nagging, chasing, or shutting down.

If you’re longing to feel k...

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Do you ever feel like you’re always on—juggling everything for everyone while running on fumes?

You’re pouring into your kids, your husband, your home, your job... and by the end of the day, there’s nothing left for you. You’re physically tired, emotionally spent, and spiritually disconnected. But still, you can’t seem to turn off.

Girl, you are not meant to live like this.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 intentional routines tha...

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Is your laid-back husband leaving all the decisions—and the pressure—on your shoulders, girl? 😩 You’re craving connection and spiritual leadership, but instead you feel overwhelmed and always “on.”

In this episode, I’m sharing 4 simple, powerful sentences that will help: ✨ Invite him into leadership ✨ Spark more intimacy and quality time ✨ Lighten your mental and emotional load

If you’re longing for your husband to lead more in y...

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Is your phone lowkey ruining your marriage? 😬 Girl, you're not alone — in this episode, we're having a real heart-to-heart about the sneaky ways social media and screen time are stealing from your marriage. This one's convicting and freeing!

💬 In this episode, we talk about: ✅ 5 sneaky ways your phone is causing more harm than good ✅ Why social media is making you feel disconnected and discontent ✅ How to set healthy phone bounda...

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In today’s episode of The Prayerful Wife Podcast, we’re having a heart-to-heart about something many wives do without even realising it - bashing their husbands in conversations with friends, sisters, or even their mommas. Sis, it might feel harmless at the moment, but those words have power - and today, we’re talking about a better way.

Join me as we break down:

✅ Why venting can quietly tear down your marriage (and what Proverbs ...

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Book Your 1-Hour MARRIAGE CONNECTION COACHING

Have a question you need answered first? Email me: info@jenniferfanning.co

Hey sis, I see you. You’re trying to hold your marriage together while your husband seems resentful, stressed, or constantly angry. You want to help, but you feel drained, confused, and maybe even a little hopeless.

I’ve been there too. And in this episode, I’m sharing the truth, e...

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In today’s episode, we’re talking about something every Christian wife faces at some point — conflict in marriage. If you’ve ever wondered how to handle disagreements in a way that honors God and strengthens your relationship, this one's for you! I’m sharing practical, heart-centered strategies rooted in Scripture to help you navigate tough moments with grace, patience, and love. Grab your coffee and join me for a real, encourag...

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📝 Want to receive my weekly devotionals? Download the FREE Prayer Journal for Your Marriage to join my email list: https://jenniferfanning.systeme.io/prayerjournal  In today’s episode of The Prayerful Wife Podcast, we’re talking about how to fall BACK IN LOVE with your husband as a Godly wife—even when you're unequally yoked. It’s easy to feel distant from your spouse, but with the right mindset and practical steps, you can reign...

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