Building an Intimate Marriage
Intimacy is such a sensitive and vital area in marriage. Yet, it's also an area of struggle for so many couples. The trailblazing work of Dr. Michael Sytsma has opened the door to understanding and restoration in intimacy among countless couples.
Through this work, it's possible for the Christian community to offer a grace-filled message that still honors scripture in the area of intimacy."
While many people may have significant gaps in their knowledge about intimacy, blind spots, or flat-out misinformation that is getting in the way of the great intimate life they want, there is hope. The restorative message of the gospel can be profoundly transformative for couples that find themselves dealing with hardships in intimacy.
“My mission is to bring the message of the Gospel to where people are hurting,” Dr.Michael said. “Sex is an area where people are hurting.”
Most spouses truly care for each other, and they simply need a message of hope, and to see intimacy through the lens of Christianity in order to find restoration and attain the intimate life they want.
Join us for this special Up Close and Personal as the significance and sacredness of intimacy in marriage along with a message of hope is given.
Learn more about Dr. Sytsma at Marriage Resources:
https://marriageresources.org/authors/dr-michael-sytsma/
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About Dr. Sytsma:
Michael Sytsma, Ph.D., is an ordained minister, Licensed Professional Counselor, certified sex therapist, and a certified professional counseling supervisor. While he personally works with two dozen couples weekly through the Building Intimate Marriages ministry he founded, he also teaches graduate level classes at five prestigious universities and co-created Sexual Wholeness, Inc. (www.sexualwholeness.com), a Christian non-profit dedicated to training, equipping, and certifying professionals in human sexuality. In 2023 he co-authored Secrets of Sex and Marriage: 8 Surprises That Make All the Difference with Shaunti Feldhahn. They revised its content for small groups and released Unlocking an Intimate Marriage small group discussion guide and online course in 2024. Dr. Sytsma hosts online and in person workshops and seminars on intimacy across the country.
https://intimatemarriage.org/
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