What if marriage is supposed to be the safest place on earth? In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer talk about emotional vulnerability, why men feel pressured to stay "hard", and how couples can create a soft, safe space where love can breathe again.

Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage, and love life to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Friday at 7pm. 💞 #LoveAndMarriage #love #marriage #relationship #marriage #marriedlife #marriagegoals #love #podcastwww.TheEdenCircle.comThe Eden Circle is an exclusive membership in the inner circle of Dr. Stacy L. Spencer and Rhonda Spencer. It is a select group of married couples who receive coaching concerning intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, spiritual guidance, and sexual healing.

What happens when intimacy becomes routine instead of connection?

In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer talk honestly about how couples get stuck "on script", treating sex like an escalator instead of a shared, vulnerable experience. They explore desire, agency, emotional safety, and how to reimagine lovemaking with vision, freedom, and real connection.

Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage, and love life to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Friday at 7pm. 💞 #LoveAndMarriage #love #marriage #relationship #marriage #marriedlife #marriagegoals #love #podcastwww.TheEdenCircle.comThe Eden Circle is an exclusive membership in the inner circle of Dr. Stacy L. Spencer and Rhonda Spencer. It is a select group of married couples who receive coaching concerning intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, spiritual guidance, and sexual healing.

Chapters

0:00 – Open

0:28 – Welcome

1:10 – Something feels missing

3:05 – “Going through the motions”

5:42 – Escalator intimacy

8:30 – Predictability, pressure, and unspoken disappointment

11:15 – Why desire fades when it becomes scripted

14:10 – The conversation couples avoid having

16:45 – Creating a shared vision for lovemaking

19:20 – “Pinball, not escalator”

22:05 – What we’re still learning in this season of marriage

24:10 – Stay curious, stay connected

24:28 – Eden Circle invitation: continue the conversation

What happens to a marriage when sickness doesn't pass quickly?

In this episode of Eden Restored, Dr. Stacy and Rhonda Spencer talk honestly about walking through prolonged illness in marriage–from upper respiratory infections and migraines to hospital rooms and COVID, fear, helplessness, and learning how to stay emotionally present when you can't fix what's wrong.

This conversation is about:

- "Through sickness and in health" beyond the wedding day

- Caregiving without resentment

- Feeling like a burden to your spouse

- Learning when presence matters more than solutions

- How compassion deepens intimacy over time

If you or your spouse are navigating illness, exhaustion, or long seasons that feel heavier than expected–this episode is for you.

Are you ready to take your Love, Marriage, and love life to the next level? Tune in to our Love and Marriage podcast to hear experts discuss all things relationship-related! Learn real secrets, tips, and tricks to help you feel the love. Join us Every Friday at 7pm. 💞 #LoveAndMarriage #love #marriage #relationship #marriage #marriedlife #marriagegoals #love #podcastwww.TheEdenCircle.comThe Eden Circle is an exclusive membership in the inner circle of Dr. Stacy L. Spencer and Rhonda Spencer. It is a select group of married couples who receive coaching concerning intimacy, communication, conflict resolution, spiritual guidance, and sexual healing.

Chapters

00:00 - 01:07: Open

01:07 - 02:20: Through Sickness and in Health

02:20 - 03:37: Caregiving in Marriage

03:37 - 04:18: "I'm Sick Again"

04:18 - 05:23: Helplessness vs. Frustration

05:23 - 06:53: Migraines, Illness, and Identity

06:53 - 07:29: Presence Matters More

07:29 - 08:58: COVID, Isolation, and Showing Up

08:58 - 09:53: Repentance, Growth, and Learning

09:53 - 11:09: Fixing vs. Being Present

11:09 - 12:52: Emotional Availability

12:52 - 14:04: Aging, Change, and Compassion

14:04 - 15:10: "Do You Need Anything?"

15:10 - 16:06: Emergency Room

16:06 - 17:49: Marriage as First Ministry

17:49 - 18:57: Can You Stand the Rain?

18:57 - 20:20: How Hard Seasons Strengthen Love

20:20 - 21:04: Going with the Rhythm

21:04 - 23:54: You're My Medicine