This week's Paid Subscriber posts:
We Hope and We Love: A Passion for the Parents of Prodigals
Many parents of prodigals feel tremendous embarrassment over what their adult children are doing, but imagine if you face that challenge while living the very public life of being the daughter of the most famous evangelist in the twentieth century.
I've loved teaching at The Cove, the Billy Graham training center in Asheville, North Carolina. One of the fringe benefits is getting to spend time with Gigi Graham, Billy and Ruth Graham's daughter. The stories she tells are both hilarious and moving. Over our last couple of times together, Gigi has shared the pain she felt as the mother of 7 children, two of whom had some rough times of rebellion and spiritual collapse. She graciously allowed me to include her story, and has shared a private, unpublished manuscript from which I quote.
Read this blog HERE.
This week's Free Subscriber posts:
The Five Senses in Sex
I was honored to be a guest on Dr. Corey Allan’s show to discuss “The Five Senses of Sex.” Here’s how he describes it:
In this conversation, Gary Thomas joins me as we explore the intricacies of married intimacy, focusing on the importance of emotional connection and the five senses in enhancing sexual experiences.
We discuss how cultural perspectives shape our understanding of intimacy, the significance of touch, sound, taste, sight, and smell, and how these elements can be integrated to create a richer, more fulfilling experience.
Gary emphasizes the need for couples to adapt to changes in their sexual dynamics over time and to embrace new possibilities for connection.
I enjoyed my conversation with Corey (as always), and hope you enjoy it as well. Keep in mind the topic and adult audience--this podcast will border on the explicit.
Listen to this discussion HERE.
“My wife and I are in our mid 60s and have a marriage that rocks! We believe that a marriage should not just survive, but should thrive as we get older. Your books and video series have helped us tremendously. We just heard you on Dr Corey and Pam‘s podcast.” Charlie~paid subscriber
’m really excited about my new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, and my hope is that it helps break down some of the common lies that can hold Christians back from a deep, meaningful connection with God. I truly believe it can lead to the kind of rich, satisfying relationship our souls are longing for.
Right now, I’m putting together a team of book ambassadors to help spread the word before the book releases on October 7th — and I’d love for you to be part of it!
As a Book Ambassador for The Life You Were Reborn to Live, you’ll:
- Get early digital access to the book
- Share your favorite takeaways to help shape how it’s promoted
- Post honest reviews and help spread the word on social media and in person
- Join a book discussion with me via Zoom
If you're interested, you can find all the details and sign up here:
Sacred Marriage Video Study, Revised and Updated: What If God Designed Marriage to Make Us Holy More Than to Make Us Happy?
Your marriage is much more than a union between you and your spouse. It is a spiritual discipline ideally suited to help you know God more fully and intimately. Sacred Marriage shifts the focus from marital enrichment to spiritual enrichment in ways that can help you love your mate more. Everything about your marriage—from the history you and your spouse create, to the love you share, to the forgiveness you both offer and seek—is filled with the capacity to help you grow in Christ's character. This revised and updated edition includes all-new videos from Gary featuring new insights, illustrations, and teachings for the modern married couple.
For more information for each event, click INFORMATION, on Gary’s schedule on his website, HERE.
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