Can intimacy grow again after betrayal, distance, or seasons of silence? In this powerful episode of Needed Conversations, Ryan and Viktoriya Cole explore how intimacy in marriage—emotional, spiritual, and physical—is not just a moment, but something that must be cultivated like a garden.Drawing from the rich imagery of the Song of Solomon and personal stories, they invite couples to rethink intimacy as more than sex. It's about trust, pursuit, and the daily tending of your marriage soil. Whether your garden is blooming or buried under weeds, this episode will help you find hope, healing, and a fresh start.Learn how:Intimacy begins with emotional connection and intentionalitySeasons of marriage (like winter and spring) impact closenessBetrayal doesn’t have to be the end of your storyThe roles of cultivation (husband) and nurturing (wife) work together to create lasting loveGod uses the garden metaphor from Genesis to the Resurrection to show how relationships grow through care and time00:00 Introduction: Upcoming Episode Highlights00:03 Understanding True Intimacy00:29 A Testimony of Faith and Marriage01:22 Gardening as a Metaphor for Marriage02:32 Series Overview: When Love Gets Tough02:50 Building Back Intimacy After Betrayal03:19 Personal Stories and Reflections04:58 The Evolution of Love and Intimacy07:04 The Role of Trust and Understanding10:33 Rebuilding After Betrayal19:58 Gardening and Marriage: A Deeper Connection22:23 Maintaining Your Garden: Vigilance and Care23:19 Life's Unpredictability and Faith25:31 The Role of Men and Women in Marriage26:33 Lessons from the Song of Solomon27:40 Balancing Passion and Intentionality30:48 The Importance of Planning and Mission in Marriage33:44 Seeking Help and Community Support39:17 Concluding Thoughts and EncouragementSupport this ministry by donating at www.empoweredcultureministries.orgFollow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moremostforever/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moremostforever/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moremostforever#NeededConversations #marriagepodcast #ChristianMarriage #MarriageHelp #ConflictResolution #MarriageAdvice #HowToFightFair #FaithBasedMarriage #BiblicalMarriage #healthycommunication 👉 Need help or to book a session?Text us at 864-428-7131Visit moremostforever.com for resources, blogs, and support.#MarriageRestoration #InfidelityRecovery #RebuildingTrust #Boundaries #intimacy #intimacyadvice Your #1 source for marriage empowerment. In this podcast, we have the conversations that are sometimes the hardest to have but are the most needed in society today. Discussing everything from purpose, spiritual growth, marriage, and culture, we are not afraid to confront the hottest topics to bring a biblical response and help bring the body of Christ back to God's original design for marriage, family, and the church as a whole.

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