Episode 288: A Mentally Healthy View of Married Sex with Chris Legg

Chris Legg, LPC, married since 1993, is the owner and lead therapist for Alethia Family Counseling, a twenty-five-year marriage and family counselor, frequent speaker, and lead pastor at South Spring Baptist Church. He is passionate about teaching people the truth, how to live in freedom, and building identity in Christ. This episode covers his book Sex and Marriage: Unlocking and Restoring the Power of Sex Through Biblical and Psychological Insight, which he co-wrote with his son Mark. Key Topics: - Why Chris decided to write a marriage book with his son - Reasons a healthy marriage can improve mental health - What men really want from their wives—and it may not be what you’re told - What to do about mismatched sexual desire in a marriage - How to avoid getting your marriage identity wrapped up in your sexuality - How Christian culture created suspicion between men and women over their views of sex - Understanding your partner’s point of view and their sexual desire - The danger of transactional sexual relationships You can grab Chris’ book on Amazon, at this link here: https://a.co/d/3vooxGl Learn more about Chris or work with his team of therapists at https://www.alethiacounseling.com/ Join Erin’s monthly mailing list to get health tips and fresh meal plans and recipes every month: https://mailchi.mp/adde1b3a4af3/monthlysparksignup Preorder Erin’s new book, Live Beyond Your Label, at erinbkerry.com/upcomingbook/