Female by Design

What if pleasure isn’t a problem, but part of God’s design?

In this foundational episode of Female by Design, I’m taking us back to the beginning—back to the garden. We’ll explore God’s original blueprint for our bodies, our senses, and our experience of intimacy, all rooted in the creation story.

I’ll also share more of my personal journey of healing and how the word “pleasure” went from feel...

Welcome to Female by Design – the new name and expanded vision for this space.

In today’s episode, Francie shares the personal journey behind this transition from Heaven in Your Home to Female by Design. You’ll hear the heart behind the name, the holy hunger for wholeness that’s grown over the years, and the fresh invitation to live fully alive—body, mind, and spirit.

This is more than a rebra...

In this final episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie invites you to reflect, remember, and recalibrate.

Over the past nine weeks, we’ve explored simple yet powerful practices to foster deeper connection in your marriage. Today’s episode offers a tenth—and essential—idea: pausing to remember what has worked, what has bl...

In this ninth episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie brings us back to something simple, powerful, and often overlooked…kissing.

She shares insights from her own marriage and from the Circle membership about the beauty and benefit of lingering affection, especially outside the bedroom. Whether you’ve been married a few...

In this episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie explores an often overlooked but powerful link: movement and intimacy.

Through candid stories, practical insights, and a sprinkle of humor, she shares how exercise—whether solo or with your spouse—can shift the atmosphere in your marriage. From walking dates to YouTube wor...

This week’s installment of the Intentional Intimacy series is all about the quiet power of consistency. Inspired by The Compound Effect, Francie shares how tiny daily choices, like eye contact and kissing in the kitchen, can produce exponential fruit in your marriage over time.

It’s not the grand gestures or weekend getaways that s...

What happens after intimacy matters just as much as what happens during it. 

In this episode, Francie shares how lingering, skin-to-skin connection and heartfelt affirmation can deepen trust, build emotional closeness, and reinforce safety. Whether it’s a simple “I loved that with you” or asking, “What would feel meaningful to hear right now?”—your words can be a powerful gift of love.

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If you’ve ever gone silent during sex, not sure what to say, or afraid to say the wrong thing…this chat is for you.

In this episode, Francie gently walks you through the power of using your words during intimacy to build connection, trust, and pleasure. Learn how to name what you’re feeling and express what you desire—without shame, pressure, or performance.

Resources and Invitation to Go Dee...

If it’s hard to say the names of your body parts out loud… you’re not alone. In this episode, Francie shares how growing your sexual vocabulary—starting with simple, anatomical words—can be a healing step toward connection and confidence in your marriage. Learn why using your words matters, how playfulness can help, and how naming the good things God made can bring freedom, not shame.

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Breath is one of the simplest, most powerful tools you have for building intimacy—and you already carry it with you. 

In this episode, Francie shares how breath work can shift you from stress into presence, helping you connect more deeply with your body, your husband, and the moment. Whether it’s daily grounding or in-the-moment pleasure, this episode gives you practical ways to use breath as a pathway to ...

What if intimacy didn’t have to start with a big moment—but with a spark? In this episode, Francie shares how small, playful cues of desire can help you and your husband stay connected, even in the middle of busy days and low-libido seasons. This is about learning to feel your body, name your desire, and share it—on purpose.

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When life moves fast, it’s easy to live completely disconnected from your body—and that disconnection shows up in intimacy too. In this quick episode of the Intentional Intimacy series, Francie shares simple ways to come back to your body on purpose, through movement, awareness, and everyday rhythms. 

These tiny shifts can build toward deeper, more playful intimacy with your husband—starting right where yo...

In this first episode of the Intentional Intimacy summer series, Francie shares a powerful truth: intimacy doesn’t thrive in a rush—it grows in margin. Discover how small moments of white space, like a morning hug or a slow walk, can open the door to deeper connection in your marriage. This is your invitation to pause, check in, and create room for love to grow—one simple habit at a time.

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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 t...

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 ...

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 celebrat...

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 ana...

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 ju...

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 ...