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The Naked Marriage with Dave & Ashley Willis

XO Podcast Network, Dave Willis, Ashley Willis
Marriage
Intimacy
Communication
Sex
Faith
Family Dynamics
XO Marriage
Communication In Marriage
Therapy
Religion
Counseling
Mental Health
Parenting
Trust
Communication In Relationships
XO Marriage Intensive Certification Training
Marriage Counseling
In-Law Relationships
Infidelity
Social Media

The Naked Marriage invites couples to uncover God’s design for lifelong love. Through honest, faith-centered conversations, hosts Dave and Ashley Willis talk openly about challenges couples often face but rarely talk about. With wisdom, vulnerability, and humor, they offer fresh perspectives and practical ways to build a deeply connected marriage.

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The real sign of a healthy marriage isn't how often you fight, but how quickly you repair after conflict. Your "repair time" reveals more about your relationship's strength than avoiding disagreements ever will.

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We want your marriag... more

In this behind-the-scenes bonus episode, Dave and Ashley introduce Karina “Nina” Lopez – part of the XO Marriage team for seven years, where she produces audiobooks, works with distributors, and holds down the publishing fort. Best friends long befor... more

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Patrick and Theresa Abec share how discovering Patrick was on the autism spectrum helped them make sense of years of differences in communication, emotional connection, and conflict. They join Dave and Ashley to talk about understanding how a neurodi... more

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Sometimes a wife feels unseen and alone without understanding why – and the missing piece is undiagnosed Asperger’s or neurodivergence in her spouse. In this Marriage Minute, Patrick and Theresa share how conflict gets misread as criticism, and why f... more

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Recent Guests

Karina Lopez
Friend and longtime XO Marriage team member who goes by the nickname Nina
XO Marriage
Episode: Meet the Team: From Best Friends to Marriage with Karina Lopez
Theresa Abec
Therapist; specializes in Asperger's in marriage
Abec's Asperger's in Marriage
Episode: Navigating Marriage with a Neurodivergent Spouse with Patrick & Theresa Abec
Patrick Abec
Certified marriage coach; specialization in Asperger's/neurodivergent couples
Abec's Asperger's in Marriage
Episode: Navigating Marriage with a Neurodivergent Spouse with Patrick & Theresa Abec
Aliya Scott
Team member at XO Marriage, seven-year veteran
XO Marriage
Episode: Meet the Team: 35 Years of Marriage Wisdom from Aliya Scott
Emily Malm
Adventurer, missionary, co-author
Emily Malm
Episode: How to Stay on the Same Team When Life Gets Heavy with Joel & Emily Malm
Joel Malm
Adventurer, missionary, author of Keep It Light
Joel Malm (author and adventurer)
Episode: How to Stay on the Same Team When Life Gets Heavy with Joel & Emily Malm
Nirup Alphonse
Lead pastor, LIFEGATE Church; author of Defiant Lights
LIFEGATE Church; Defiant Lights
Episode: Living Defiantly Different in a Broken World with Nirup Alphonse
Noemi Parsons
Certified life coach and marriage coach; author
Nathan and Noemi Coaching (NathanandNoemi.com)
Episode: Loving Your Spouse Through PTSD with Nate & Noemi Parsons
Nathan Parsons
Certified life coach and marriage coach; author
Nathan and Noemi Coaching (NathanandNoemi.com)
Episode: Loving Your Spouse Through PTSD with Nate & Noemi Parsons

Hosts

Dave Willis
Host of The Naked Marriage Podcast; focuses on faith-centered marriage guidance and practical relationship coaching.
Ashley Willis
Co-host focusing on vulnerability, faith-based insights, and practical strategies for couples.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 3.8k ratings
  • Ads

    I noticed in the beginning of this podcast there were so many 30 minute episodes now there are so many one minute three minute, two minute episodes with so many ads. It is hard to get through especially when you are trying to play in your car. I like the 30 minute or longer ones where you actually learn something and not have to sift through all of the quick teachings with ads!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    happywife7
    United Statesa month ago
  • Good but …

    I really like this podcast but sometimes it feels out of touch with reality. Adding to that the recent episode with the Witchers. It just wasn’t my fav. It feels like they are trying to be carbon copies of the Evans.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    DoubleAMama
    United States2 months ago
  • Great podcast for Married couples

    Found Dave and Ashley‘s show recently and I’ve listened to several episodes. The advice and content they talk about is excellent and very helpful!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dchappy7
    United States4 months ago
  • You have said that when your wife says "when you have a minute coukd you do this" it means do it now. I woukd take this to mean coukd you do thus soon, not what you said that you need to do it now. If she means do it now, that is what she should say.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    spider1988
    8 months ago
  • Solid Wisdom, but Will No Longer Listen

    I think Dave and Ashley are great at being vulnerable and have a lot of wisdom for married couples. However, when I heard that they are having Jimmy Evans on as a guest after the spiritual abuse and controversies he was involved with came out, l I just had to unfollow. No matter if he was the founder of XO, he should not be given a platform to give guidance on anything spiritual given that he has only given excuses for his behavior and no apology.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    God's word!
    United States8 months ago

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Listeners praise the show for honesty, vulnerability, and practical faith-based marriage advice.
Fans appreciate real-life coupling stories and transformational guidance for marriages.

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Meet the Team: From Best Friends to Marriage with Karina Lopez
Q: What is Nina's advice for maintaining a strong marriage after seven years?
Nina emphasizes believing the best in your spouse, giving grace, staying on the same team, and keeping humor and playfulness alive to sustain a strong relationship.
Loving Your Spouse Through PTSD with Nate & Noemi Parsons
Q: What was the moment that convinced you to seek help and change the trajectory of your marriage?
A turning point came when Noemi, with tenderness and firmness, challenged Nate to get help for his nightmares and sleep issues; her loving insistence to protect the family catalyzed him to pursue counseling, therapy, and medical support, changing the course of their lives.
Loving Your Spouse Through PTSD with Nate & Noemi Parsons
Q: How did you two meet and what drew you together despite the challenges you faced later?
We met at a church youth ministry meeting, both volunteering and drawn together by shared values; the initial connection grew through time, vulnerability, and mutual respect, laying a foundation that would be tested but ultimately strengthened by adversity.
How to Stay on the Same Team When Life Gets Heavy with Joel & Emily Malm
Q: How do you decide what parts of your marriage struggles are okay to share publicly versus private?
They suggest sharing vulnerability thoughtfully, with mutual consent, and prioritizing the spouse's comfort and permission, while keeping sacred aspects private and respecting boundaries.
The Parts of Marriage You Can't Prepare For with Jason & Elizabeth Settle of SettledCo.
Q: What is the question that the hosts asked the couple to address about money and debt in early marriage?
They asked about a money conversation couples dread but are glad they had, which led the Settle family to discuss debt openly, confront spending styles, and implement a plan to become debt-free and adopt a sustainable financial approach.

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A faith-centered show that helps couples strengthen marriage through honest conversations, practical relationship tips, and ministry-focused guidance. Episodes frequently explore topics like thriving through illness, rebuilding after divorce, boundaries and healthy communication, sexual intimacy within faith, and church-based marriage ministry. Guests range from clinicians and pastors to couples navigating major life events, with sponsorships and programs (XO Marriage, Grace Marriage) that emphasize practical coaching, spiritual growth, and actionable steps for couples. The format tends to blend personal storytelling with biblical perspectives, making it particularly helpful for listeners seeking transparent, values-aligned advice for susta... more

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Karina Lopez
2. Theresa Abec
3. Patrick Abec
4. Aliya Scott
5. Emily Malm
6. Joel Malm
7. Nirup Alphonse
8. Noemi Parsons

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