When did you and your spouse stop touching each other?
Not sex. Not even necessarily foreplay. Just the everyday affection that says, “I love you. I care about you. I still want to be close to you.”
In this episode of the Committed Hearts Podcast, William and Donna Porter talk about the power of physical touch and why affection can become the “emotional glue” that keeps a marriage connected.
From holding hands and hugging to a hand on the shoulder, waist, or simply reaching for your spouse, small touches can communicate love, safety, security, care, and desire without saying a word.
They also discuss why every touch shouldn’t come with an expectation of sex, how affection throughout the day can strengthen intimacy later, what to do if your spouse isn’t naturally affectionate, and why past experiences can sometimes make physical touch difficult to receive.
If affection has disappeared from your marriage, somebody can take the first step.
Touch can be conversation without words.
Keep your hearts committed. ❤️

Welcome to Committed Hearts, a weekly podcast for engaged and married couples who want to build a strong, lasting, and God-centered relationship, without pressure, perfection, or churchy overload.

Hosted by The Porters, pastors, marriage counselors, and partners for more than 25 years, each episode blends real-life stories, faith-shaped wisdom, and practical tools couples can apply right away.

You’ll hear honest conversations about communication, connection, conflict, intimacy, and spiritual growth, delivered with grace, humor, and zero judgment.

Whether you're newly engaged or decades into marriage, Committed Hearts will encourage you, challenge you, and help you grow together emotionally, spiritually, and relationally.

Because great marriages aren’t found, they’re intentionally built, one committed heart at a time.

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