ISI Brotherhood Podcast
ISI Brotherhood Podcast
Aaron Walker
154. Married Couples Are Having Less Sex. Do You Know Why?.
44 minutes Posted Mar 10, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
Welcome And Sensitive Topic Setup
Why Sex Is Hard To Talk About
Surface Issues vs Root Causes
Fatigue, Stress, And Mismatched Drives
Defining Intimacy And Common Traps
Dan’s Story: When Fixing Becomes Control
Checking Yourself And Owning Your Part
Managing Anxiety When You Hear No
Education Gaps And Realistic Timelines
Purity Culture, Shame, And Healing
Pornography’s Costs And False Shortcuts
Your Spouse Isn’t A Project
Freedom Over Control Builds Desire
When Choice Hurts And Growth Matters
Creation–Fall–Atonement Framework
Resources, Gift, And Closing Challenge
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We’re bringing back a candid discussion from last year that addresses a question many married men quietly wrestle with but rarely voice out loud. Joined by marriage expert Dan Purcell, this episode tackles the deeper dynamics behind physical intimacy in marriage. Rather than focusing on surface explanations like busy schedules or exhaustion, the conversation looks at the underlying attitudes and patterns that shape connection between husband and wife. One key theme centers on mindset. Driven ...