Love, Marriage, and Physical Intimacy: A Conversation With Romance Author Jennifer Peel (Ep. 81)

In this episode of The Dents in My Armor, Jenny and Lee are joined by bestselling author Jennifer Peel for an honest, Christ-centered conversation about choosing Christ in marriage, intimacy, and family life—especially when things feel complicated or hard.

Together they explore how open, loving conversations about physical intimacy can be both sacred and healthy, how fear and silence can do harm, and why inviting Christ into these conversations matters.

Jennifer shares wisdom from her own marriage and parenting journey, offering perspective on raising children without shame, navigating discomfort with grace, and trusting personal revelation over rigid rules.

This episode is also a powerful reflection on commitment—on staying, serving, and choosing love again and again. If you’ve ever wondered how discipleship shows up in marriage, parenting, or the quiet decision not to give up, this conversation is a reminder that choosing Christ often looks like small, faithful acts of love over time.

Resources Used In This Episode:

Jennifer Website

Jennifer’s Instagram