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214. Caring for Your Good Body - Functional Nutrition with Leslie Bumpas
In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie sits down with mentor and functional nutrition expert Leslie Bumpas to discuss caring for your body holistically. Leslie shares her deep wisdom on aging gracefully, navigating hormonal changes, and making informed health decisions based on God’s design. This conversation is an invitation to steward your body well—without getting caught up in fads, but instead embracing a lifestyle that fosters longevity, vitality, and overall well-being. Your body is a gift from God, and taking care of it is an act of stewardship and worship. Aging well is possible—you don’t have to fear the changes, but rather prepare and embrace them. Many health struggles (fatigue, brain fog, mood swings, etc.) can be alleviated with proper nutrition and lifestyle shifts. You don’t have to buy into every trend—understanding the core of functional nutrition helps you make wise choices for your health. Key Takeaways: Understanding Hormonal Shifts – Learn how perimenopause and menopause impact your energy, mood, and metabolism, and what to do about it. Supporting Your Body Through Nutrition – Discover how food can be medicine and how simple shifts in diet can radically improve your well-being. The Role of Stress & Detoxification – Learn how stress impacts hormones and why detoxification is essential for long-term health. Aging with Grace & Strength – Leslie shares her personal journey of watching her mother’s health decline and why she chose a different path. Practical Steps You Can Take Today – From lab testing to daily habits, learn actionable strategies to optimize your health without overwhelm. Resources Mentioned: Connect with Leslie Bumpas and explore her work here Leslie’s Lemon Liver Flush here About Leslie Bumpas: Deep in Leslie’s heart, she always longed to heal people. In fact, when she was young, she wanted to be a doctor. When her kiddos went off to school, she decided to finally follow her passion: nutrition and wellness. She works in a field that she loves as a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner™ certified by the Nutritional Therapy Association™. Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper: 201 Course: Permission for Pleasure, Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm This 90-minute masterclass is a deep dive into embracing God’s good design for your body and the gift of intimacy in marriage. Francie Winslow offers practical, faith-based guidance on arousal, pleasure, and connection, equipping you with the knowledge and confidence to fully experience intimacy with joy and freedom. Whether you're navigating challenges or simply want to deepen your connection, this session is an invitation to step into intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Get Access Here. 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here. Get Connected Inside the Circle Group Mentorship Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle Donate to Heaven in Your Home: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here. Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter
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213. Closing the Pleasure Gap - Growing Skills to Enjoy More Pleasure
In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie Winslow unpacks the third essential ingredient for cultivating a thriving, nourishing sex life in marriage: growing practical skills. She invites listeners to move beyond mindset shifts and embrace actionable steps to experience deeper intimacy, pleasure, and connection. With grace and vulnerability, Francie explains why developing skills isn’t just about mechanics but about creating space for growth, curiosity, and joy in the bedroom. What You’ll Learn: How adopting a growth mindset can transform your intimate connection. The importance of honoring your body’s design and exploring God-given pleasure. Practical techniques to enhance intimacy, including communication and physical skills. Ways to overcome fear and shame to fully engage with your sexuality. Takeaway Tip: Discover the power of integrating breath, movement, and intentional connection with your body and your spouse for a more fulfilling sex life. Listen now to learn how growing skills can help you and your spouse experience intimacy as God intended! Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper: Pre-Order Today: Permission for Pleasure: Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm Inside this 90 minute masterclass Francie will get practical. Explore the God-given design of your body and the gift of intimacy in Francie Winslow's 90-minute masterclass. Learn to practically embrace the beauty of your sexuality, and experience deeper connection with your spouse. From understanding arousal to practical techniques for pleasure, this session invites you to step into a vision of intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Register Here. Start Here: 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here. Get Connected: Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle Donate to Heaven in Your Home: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here. Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter
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212. It’s About Time - Reviving Your Sexual Intimacy
Episode Summary: In this episode of Heaven in Your Home, Francie Winslow dives into the essential role of time in cultivating a flourishing and nourishing sex life. Building on the foundational idea of valuing God’s design for intimacy, Francie explores how intentionality and margin can transform your connection with your body, your spouse, and God’s vision for your sexuality. What You’ll Learn: Why stewarding your sexuality is like tending a garden—it requires time, care, and attention. Practical ways to integrate body awareness and sexual connection into your daily life. How margin and prioritization can help nurture intimacy, even in the busiest seasons of life. Encouragement to honor the gift of your body and sexuality as part of God’s good design. Join Francie as she shares heartfelt stories, biblical encouragement, and practical tools to help you create space for healing, growth, and joy in your intimate life. Listen now to discover how prioritizing your sexuality can bear lasting fruit in your marriage and beyond! Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper: Pre-Order Today: Permission for Pleasure: Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm Inside this 90 minute masterclass Francie will get practical. Explore the God-given design of your body and the gift of intimacy in Francie Winslow's 90-minute masterclass. Learn to practically embrace the beauty of your sexuality, and experience deeper connection with your spouse. From understanding arousal to practical techniques for pleasure, this session invites you to step into a vision of intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Register Here. Start Here: 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here. Get Connected: Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle Donate to Heaven in Your Home: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here. Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter
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211. From Shame to Joy: Reclaiming the Gift of Pleasure in Your Story- UPDATE
Episode Summary: In this episode, Francie Winslow invites us to reflect on our relationship with pleasure and sexuality through the lens of God’s design. Drawing from scripture and her personal healing journey, Francie explores how shame, cultural narratives, and misbeliefs have distorted our understanding of intimacy. She shares practical insights into reconnecting with our bodies, valuing pleasure as a divine gift, and embracing a garden vision of intimacy—naked, unashamed, and deeply connected to God’s heart. What You’ll Learn: How our nervous system shapes our relationship to pleasure. The importance of rewiring our mindset to align with God’s blessing over our sexuality. Practical steps to rediscover joy and connection in intimacy. Why valuing pleasure is foundational to a thriving sex life. Join Francie as she encourages us to invite God into our story, heal our foundations, and reclaim the beauty of intimacy as He intended. Listen now and rediscover the goodness of God’s gift of sexuality! Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper: Pre-Order Today: Permission for Pleasure: Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm Inside this 90 minute masterclass Francie will get practical. Explore the God-given design of your body and the gift of intimacy in Francie Winslow's 90-minute masterclass. Learn to practically embrace the beauty of your sexuality, and experience deeper connection with your spouse. From understanding arousal to practical techniques for pleasure, this session invites you to step into a vision of intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Register Here. Start Here: 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here. Get Connected: Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle Donate to Heaven in Your Home: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here. Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter
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210. Three Essential Elements to Pleasure in Marriage
In this transformative episode of the Heaven in Your Home podcast, Francie Winslow invites listeners on a deeply personal and spiritual journey to rediscover God's design for sexual intimacy in marriage. Drawing from her own experiences of struggle, healing, and growth, Francie explores how valuing sexuality, creating margin for connection, and developing practical skills can breathe life into intimacy, strengthen marital bonds, and deepen spiritual connection. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: Valuing Sexuality: Why honoring and embracing our God-given sexual design is essential for healing and intimacy. Making Margin: How intentionality in creating time for connection fosters deeper love, joy, and healing. Growing Skills: The importance of learning practical tools to enhance intimacy and break free from shame. Francie also addresses common misconceptions and cultural narratives about sexuality, offering a gospel-centered perspective that celebrates pleasure as a gift from God. With her trademark vulnerability, she shares how this journey of transformation is not only deeply personal but also profoundly spiritual. Highlights: Personal testimony of overcoming shame and discovering freedom in God’s design for sexuality. Encouragement to prioritize intimacy amidst the busyness of life. Practical insights for integrating spiritual and physical intimacy in marriage. An invitation to a live masterclass for deeper exploration of these topics. Key Takeaway Sexual intimacy is not just a physical act but a holy space where healing, joy, and connection with God and your spouse converge. By valuing, prioritizing, and growing in this area, you can unlock a ripple effect of beauty and restoration in every aspect of your life. Resources and Invitation to Go Deeper: Pre-Order Today: Permission for Pleasure: Orgasm 101 - From Pre-Orgasmic to Orgasm Inside this 90 minute masterclass Francie will get practical. Explore the God-given design of your body and the gift of intimacy in Francie Winslow's 90-minute masterclass. Learn to practically embrace the beauty of your sexuality, and experience deeper connection with your spouse. From understanding arousal to practical techniques for pleasure, this session invites you to step into a vision of intimacy that is naked, unashamed, and full of joy. Register Here. Start Here: 101 Course: Strong Foundations to Starting Well - Claiming a Healthy Vision for Married Sex To build a love that lasts, you must begin with a strong foundation. Whether you’re newly engaged or in need of a new lens, this course is essential. You’ll be equipped to set a Biblically integrated and practically grounded vision for sex, marriage and the calling to steward the gift of pleasure and intimacy. This course is pivotal as you begin to unlearn unhelpful perspectives and sift through shame, lies and painful messages you’ve received over the years. Learn more here. Get Connected: Keep learning and get direct access to Francie! Join the Circle group mentorship. This is a SWEET community of women, connected with the purpose of seeking God’s heart for their reclaiming a redeemed view of sex and sexuality. Inside the Circle, we talk practicals and get support to grow. Learn more here: The Circle Donate to Heaven in Your Home: Your one time donation will allow us to continue to produce and distribute teaching and resources. Thank you for partnering with us! Donate here. Connect with Francie: Receive Francie’s weekly newsletter
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