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Sep 2023

9 m

Sex is Meant to Reflect God’s Love

FOCUS ON THE FAMILY

About this episode

What if your sex life was meant to be a reflection of God's love for His people? Jim Daly talks with psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery about how to honor God in our sexuality. John Fuller also speaks with Greg and Erin Smalley about why it's a good thing for couples to enjoy sex in marriage.

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