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Holy Desires

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by Nathan Bartel

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Hey, I'm Nathan. Each week, I grab a coffee and we talk about what it really means to love your wife well—especially in the bedroom. There aren't many places where Catholic men can have honest conversations about sex. This is one of them. We'll tackle the hard stuff: the struggles, the frustrations, the questions you don't know who to ask. Let's ditch the shame and awkwardness and have authentic discussions about intimacy, desire, and becoming the husband and lover your wife deserves, inside and outside the bedroom. Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let's begin!

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Recent Episodes

June 29, 2026

The Retreat That Turned Our Marriage Around

There was a season when Sarah and I were basically roommates running a household together. Life got difficult. We got stressed. We let our marriage slip to the back burner without ever really deciding to. In this chat, I'll share about the weekend that turned things around for us. I'll share what actually thawed the frost between us (including one rainy afternoon sitting in our parked car that I still remember vividly), why the warmth of your marriage is the soil that connection in the bedroom grows out of, and one small step you can take this week to add a little warmth at home. A marriage drifts toward cold on autopilot. The good news, the real good news, is that warmth can be rebuilt, in any season. Grab a cup of coffee and let's talk about it. Resources mentioned in this episode: 🏖️ Abundant Live: For four weeks this July, Sarah and I walk with couples live through the most marriage-changing parts of our Abundant course. Enrollment is open through Sunday. <a href="www.canafeast.com/abundantlive" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.canafeast.com/abundantlive</a>____________🔥 Download my FREE guide for Catholic Husbands: <a href="https://canafeast.com/holydesires-3secrets?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=HD%20Podcast%20Links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 Secrets to Becoming the Lover of Her Dreams</a>Learn the 2 most common reasons wives don't enjoy sex, and what to do about it!>>> Get it here: <a href="https://canafeast.com/holydesires-3secrets?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=HD%20Podcast%20Links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://canafeast.com/holydesires-3secrets</a>

June 13, 2026

What a Dinner Date Can Teach Us About Sex

Imagine taking your wife out to a beautiful dinner. You finish your appetizer, your entrée, and dessert while she has barely touched her first course. Then you sit back, satisfied, while she stays at the table hungry and unfulfilled. St. Francis de Sales once used an extended dining metaphor to talk about married love, and I think it can teach us husbands something we really need to hear. In this conversation, I'll share what the Catechism teaches about the purpose of sex in marriage, why a slower and more attentive approach leads to deeper pleasure and connection for both of you, and how a simple dinner date can reshape the way you love your wife. Grab a cup of coffee and let's talk about it. Resources mentioned in this episode: 📖 Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales.____________🔥 Download my FREE guide for Catholic Husbands: <a href="https://canafeast.com/holydesires-3secrets?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=HD%20Podcast%20Links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 Secrets to Becoming the Lover of Her Dreams</a>Learn the 2 most common reasons wives don't enjoy sex, and what to do about it!>>> Get it here: <a href="https://canafeast.com/holydesires-3secrets?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=HD%20Podcast%20Links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://canafeast.com/holydesires-3secrets</a>

June 5, 2026

Why you can't tell your wife to lose weight

This is a touchy subject, and I almost didn't record it. What do you do when you have real feelings about your wife's changing body? Maybe it's weight. Maybe it's the way pregnancy, stress, illness, or just the years have changed her. Maybe you feel guilty for even noticing.This conversation is not about your wife. This is about what's happening in our own hearts as husbands. In this discussion, I'll share why your wife's body is not a project to manage, what it looks like to love her the way Christ loves the Church, and whether a husband can ever bring up health without leaving his wife feeling one ounce of shame (there's a way that heals and a way that wounds).I'll also share something Sarah said recently that prompted me to talk about this particular topic in the first place.If your desire feels more complicated than it used to, you are not alone. There is a holy way forward.Grab a cup of coffee and let's talk about it.____________🔥 Download my FREE guide for Catholic Husbands: <a href="https://canafeast.com/holydesires-3secrets?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=HD%20Podcast%20Links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">3 Secrets to Becoming the Lover of Her Dreams</a>Learn the 2 most common reasons wives don't enjoy sex, and what to do about it!>>> Get it here: <a href="https://canafeast.com/holydesires-3secrets?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=HD%20Podcast%20Links" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://canafeast.com/holydesires-3secrets</a>

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What is Holy Desires?: Hey, I'm Nathan. Each week, I grab a coffee and we talk about what it really means to love your wife well—especially in the bedroom.

There aren't many places where Catholic men can have honest conversations about sex. This is one of them. We'll tackle the hard stuff: the struggles, the frustrations, the questions you don't know who to ask. Let's ditch the shame and awkwardness and have authentic discussions about intimacy, desire, and becoming the husband and lover your wife deserves, inside and outside the bedroom.

Grab a coffee, pull up a chair, and let's begin!
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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