The movies make it look easy and the Church doesn't talk about it. Sex is one of the most intimate and complicated pieces of a marriage relationship. Pastor Cameron and Luke dive into the topic of sex within marriage and try to offer advice and insight from a biblical and practical perspective.

• (00:07) - Naked Emotions
• (02:09) - Baggage and Its Impact
• (03:47) - The Role of Our Stories
• (07:51) - Emotional Components of Sex
• (08:39) - Gender Dynamics in Intimacy
• (11:45) - Understanding Emotional Needs
• (13:49) - Women's Sexual Experience
• (15:42) - Developing Healthy Sex Life
• (20:46) - Intimacy as a Thermometer
• (24:31) - Consistency in Emotional Intimacy
• (25:57) - Scheduling for Connection
• (31:41) - Breaking the Intimacy Cycle
• (34:03) - Mutual Understanding of Intimacy
• (38:07) - Intentionality in Relationships

In this episode of the Uncut Podcast, Pastor Cameron and Pastor Luke talk about the significance of sex within the context of the biblical covenant. Sex is more than just something we do with our bodies. It has a huge impact on the health of a marriage, but can be so hard to navigate. In this episode pastor Cameron and Luke discuss that often mentioned belief that sex belongs only inside of marriage.

• (00:15) - Introduction to the Covenant of Marriage
• (01:42) - The Importance of Sexual Relationship
• (02:48) - Cultural Distortions of Sex
• (07:16) - The Purpose of Sex in Marriage
• (14:10) - Reproduction, Intimacy, and Pleasure
• (17:41) - The Beginning of Marriage
• (20:38) - The Danger of Casual Sex
• (29:00) - The Metanarrative of Hope
• (29:48) - Understanding Sex Outside of Marriage
• (37:48) - The Spiritual Implications of Sexual Relationships
• (39:12) - Viewing Marriage and Sex Through God's Lens

The Nature of Covenant in Christian Marriage

In this episode, Pastor Cameron and Pastor Luke discuss the importance of understanding marriage as a covenant rather than a contract. They explore biblical examples of covenants, the impact of upbringing on relationships, and how covenantal marriage commitments shape behavior and expectations. The pastors address the challenges that arise when one spouse approaches marriage contractually while the other approaches it covenantally. They also explain the need for emotional health and positive patterns of connection in a marriage. The episode further touches on the difficulties couples face and the approach taken during a recent marriage conference.

• (00:17) - Understanding Marriage Foundations
• (01:12) - Podcast Changes and Future Plans
• (04:16) - Recap of the Marriage Conference
• (06:19) - Energy and Questions from the Conference
• (08:02) - Key Topics for Discussion
• (10:38) - Rationale Behind the Conference
• (14:46) - The Impact of Upbringing on Marriage
• (22:39) - The Nature of Covenant
• (28:20) - The Significance of the Rainbow
• (35:04) - Covenant vs. Contract
• (43:23) - Navigating Different Standards in Marriage
• (45:13) - The Nature of Biblical Covenant
• (49:20) - Advice for Struggling Couples