The Dream Marriage
The Dream Marriage Podcast is hosted by Brian and Allison Dalke. They have helped hundreds of couples create stronger marriages through our Dream Retreats, 2 on 2 strategy sessions, and marriage coaching. Their goal is to help empower married couples to have the Dream Marriage they have always wanted. They want that for your marriage as well! In this podcast they will show you that with the right vision, unified dreams, and putting your spouses needs before your own… you can have the Dream Marriage you have always wanted!
Episodes
5 days ago
5 days ago
In this episode of The Dream Marriage Podcast the Dalkes discuss role play and whether or not it’s okay in a Christian marriage.
They discuss their personal story of role play and how it’s evolved over the years. They explain why role play usually crosses the biblical boundary of adultery. Pretending your spouse is someone else is adultery, and thus, not within the boundary of what the Bible says is okay.
Can you role play with your spouse in a way that is within the bounds? Hear about a fun (and Biblical way) to role play with your spouse, and how the movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith inspired it.
Plus, the Dalkes mention their upcoming dream marriage retreat in November of 2024 in Cancun, Mexico. Head to their website to get on the wait list for all the details if you think you and your spouse might be interested. Rest, intimacy, amazing food, plus dreaming with your spouse and creating a vision and plan for your future while there.
Email them anytime at thedreammarriagepodcast@gmail.com
Or check out their free resources for helping you create the marriage of your dreams at www.thedreammarriage.com
Friday May 03, 2024
Friday May 03, 2024
In this episode of The Dream Marriage podcast, Brian and Allison Dalke discuss the use of sex toys within marriage. They talk about the cultural stigma around sex toys, and how using sex toys is a personal preference that each couple has to come to an agreement on.
Allison shares her personal story of experimenting with sex toys early in their marriage and then why she suddenly didn’t want to use them in sex anymore and why.
They also talk about how they have both grown both spiritually and emotionally which has shaped their intimacy and exploration in the bedroom.
They talk about multiple orgasms, safe places to buy sex toys, why good communication is key to this process, and how ultimately the goal is always and only to increase your intimacy with your spouse.
www.covenantspice.com
For more resources and their free YES/NO/MAYBE Intimacy Checklist, head to their website at www.thedreammarriage.com
Thursday May 02, 2024
E21: Using a Journal to Increase Intimacy (Freedom in Sex Mini Episode 4)
Thursday May 02, 2024
Thursday May 02, 2024
In this episode of The Dream Marriage podcast, Brian and Allison Dalke discuss how their appreciation journal turned super sexy, and how that journal has continued to grow their appreciation of each other and their intimacy in the bedroom.
How a journal (no matter how you use it) can increase your intimacy and appreciation for each other. Plus, they discuss how writing physically changes the way we think and process.
Unlined leather journal: https://a.co/d/5XCR89t
Lined leather journal: https://a.co/d/4ZnEI23
For more resources and their free YES/NO/MAYBE Intimacy Checklist, head to their website at www.thedreammarriage.com
Wednesday May 01, 2024
E20: Using Photos and Videos to Increase Your Intimacy (Freedom in Sex Mini Episode 3)
Wednesday May 01, 2024
Wednesday May 01, 2024
In this episode of the Dream Marriage podcast, Brian and Allison Dalke discuss how (homemade) videos and photos can enhance your sex life.
Allison talks about her experience having boudoir photos taken for Brian and how it made her feel about herself and her body.
Brian shares how he keeps photos and videos secured on his phone.
https://between.us/?lang=en
Remember that your yes/no/maybes can change through different seasons of your life and as your intimacy grows.
Download their free YES/NO/MAYBE Intimacy checklist at www.thedreammarriage.com
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
E19: Should you Schedule Sex?! (Freedom in Sex Mini Episode 2)
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
Tuesday Apr 30, 2024
In this episode of the Dream Marriage podcast, Brian and Allison Dalke talk about how to plan for and better anticipate sex.
They talk about how scheduling sex can actually be a huge turn-on as you anticipate sex throughout the day. We plan and prepare for things that are important to us. We make space on our calendars for things that have value in our lives.
Scheduling sex can help prevent dry spells in your sex life depending on your season of life.
They also talk about how lingerie can help you think about sex throughout the day.
They challenge listeners to ask each other, "what can I do to better help you anticipate sex?"
Texting throughout the day, leaving notes for each other, etc.
Plus their recent story of scheduling sex and how it didn’t go as it planned.
For more resources and their free YES/NO/MAYBE Intimacy Checklist, head to their website at www.thedreammarriage.com
Monday Apr 29, 2024
E18: Self-care and Preparing for Sex (Freedom in Sex Mini Episode 1)
Monday Apr 29, 2024
Monday Apr 29, 2024
In this episode of the Dream Marriage podcast, Brian and Allison Dalke talk about the importance of self-care when it comes to sex. Why does taking care of our bodies physically increases our desire for sex and our confidence when we have sex? Plus, how fueling our bodies with the right food and taking care of our bodies can also increase our libido.
How can you better prepare yourself for sex both mentally and physically? Small shifts in your thinking about sex can make a huge difference in the bedroom.
For more information and to find their free YES/NO/MAYBE Intimacy Checklist go to www.thedreammarriage.com
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
E17: Communication During + After Sex and Why it Matters
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Tuesday Apr 23, 2024
Let's talk about sex!
In this episode of the Dream Marriage podcast, the Dalkes discuss the importance of communicating with your spouse during and after sex and how doing so can create more intimacy and pleasure for both of you.
Sex is a huge gift from God that is meant to be enjoyed in the marital bed! But learning about your spouse and their body is a life-long journey, and that's why communication during and after sex can be so beneficial.
Brian and Allison talk about why and how the sexual exploration of our bodies can lead to more intimacy and pleasure in the bedroom.
Links from this episode:
Joyce and Clifford Penner
Enjoy! The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women
The yes/no/maybe list
Email the Dalkes anytime at thedreammarriagepodcast@gmail.com
Or check out their other free resources for helping you create the marriage of your dreams at www.thedreammarriage.com
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
E16: The Sexual Freedom We Have in Marriage
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
In this episode of the Dream Marriage Podcast, the Dalkes talk about about what the Bible says is okay and not okay when it comes to sex.
They outline the Biblical boundaries around sex based onHebrews 13:4
There should be: No adultery, no fornication, and no lust or coveting, but aside from that?....it's all game!
Within the marital bed of a covenant relationship there is so much freedom and fun in sex.
But remember, we don’t want to play the comparison game. What is okay for one couple is not necessarily okay for another couple.
Biblical reference from this episode:
Proverbs 5:18-19
1 Corinthians 7:3-5
Check out their YES/NO/MAYBE Intimacy Checklist on their website at www.thedreammarriage.com
For Men and Women Only book link:
https://a.co/d/aYwbeYZ
Coming up next week: communication during and after sex
Email the Dalkes anytime at thedreammarriagepodcast@gmail.com
Or check out their free resources for helping you create the marriage of your dreams at www.thedreammarriage.com
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
E15: The Sexual Baggage We Bring Into Marriage
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
In this episode of the Dream Marriage podcast, the Dalkes discuss the sexual baggage we bring into our marriages.
We all bring sexual baggage into our marriage whether we’ve had sexual experiences before marriage or not.
The Dalkes talk through 4 areas of sexual baggage:
the things we’ve seen,
the things we’ve done,
the things that have been done to us,
and the things we believe about sex.
They bring up important questions such as: Is the pleasure of sex just for men? Or for men and women both?
How does sexual baggage affect your sex life in marriage?
What are our personal expectations of sex? And where do they derive from? How do you begin to heal from or get free from that baggage so you can experience the freedom that God has for us within the marriage bed?
They discuss why communication about sex is vital to a healthy and thriving sex life, and how exploring each other's bodies can be a form of healing from sexual baggage.
Important Links mentioned in today's episode:
Online Christian Couple's Counseling: https://www.heyritual.com/
Breaking soul ties link/prayer https://wildatheart.org/prayer/breaking-soul-ties-wah-podcast
His Needs Her Needs book https://a.co/d/dw8riX6
Healing from sexual baggage resource links:
Joyce and Clifford Penner's books:The Gift of Sex: A Guide to Sexual Fulfillment:https://a.co/d/2IZdBlV
Enjoy! The Gift of Sexual Pleasure:https://a.co/d/7PBmUkb
The Married Guide Guy’s to Great Sex:https://a.co/d/bb7A60P
As always, you can email the Dalkes anytime at thedreammarriagepodcast@gmail.com
Or check out their free resources for helping you create the marriage of your dreams at www.thedreammarriage.com
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
E14: Sex and Your Marriage
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
Tuesday Apr 02, 2024
On this episode of the Dream Marriage Podcast, Allison and Brian talk begin the conversation about sex and your marriage.
The secular world owns the conversation about sex, but sex was created to be a gift from god to a married couple in covenant. The secular world glorifies sex outside marriage, while the church rarely talks about the gift that sex is inside of marriage.
This episode is an honest conversation about the preconceived notions and expectations we bring into marriage about sex, and how those beliefs effect our sex life long term.
Links and other resources mentioned in this episode:
Full set of God’s Design for Sex Books (all 4 books for all age groups included) (does not include the parent’s guide) https://a.co/d/0zqVC9U
How and When to Tell Your Kids about Sex: A Lifelong Approach to Shaping Your Child’s Sexual Character (God's Design for Sex) (Parent’s Guide) https://a.co/d/5uuVBFt
The Story of Me: Babies, Bodies, and a Very Good God (God's Design for Sex) (ages 3-5 years) https://a.co/d/fsqStTg
Before I Was Born: God Knew My Name (God's Design for Sex) (ages 5-8 years) https://a.co/d/2vf0OEz
What’s the Big Deal? Why God Cares About Sex (ages 8-12) https://a.co/d/g3svOo3
Finding the Facts: The Truth About Sex and You (ages 12-16) https://a.co/d/7Kt3QWN
Email us anytime at thedreammarriagepodcast@gmail.com
Or check out our free resources for helping you create the marriage of your dreams at www.thedreammarriage.com