Feeling disconnected, checked out, or like intimacy is just another box to check in your marriage? You're not alone—but you don't have to stay there.
This week on the Rip It Off podcast, Michelle sits down with her real-life friend Alicia Michaelson for a raw, hilarious, and Spirit-led conversation about biblical sex and intimacy in Christian marriage. From early marriage myths to the pressure of “always saying yes,” these two women rip off the lies and speak truth with boldness and love. If you’ve ever felt like intimacy was a duty, this episode will flip the script—and give you hope and freedom.
🎧 In This Episode:-
The BIG lie about wifely “duty” and why it’s time to rip it off
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What real intimacy looks like beyond just sex (yes, there’s more than one kind!)
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Why connection in the bedroom strengthens spiritual connection too
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How to talk with your spouse about sex (and why it doesn’t need to be awkward)
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Why oneness is worth fighting for—and how to protect it
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The mindset shift from “I have to” ➡ “I get to”
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