Reframing Intimacy - Softcover

Mathias, Kelsey; Mathias, Larry

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1971826014 ISBN 13: 9781971826011

Publisher: Blue Morning Books, 2026

Synopsis

A clinically grounded, theologically based guide to sex and connection for Christian couples seeking to joyfully enjoy intimacy without shame.

Loving, committed couples who care deeply about their marriage can feel confused, discouraged, or disconnected when it comes to intimacy. They have strong faith and genuine desire for closeness but were often not given clear sex education or a framework connecting body literacy, faith, and relational dynamics.

Kelsey, a pelvic health occupational therapist, and Larry, a pastor, bring together faith and evidence‑informed sexual health education to offer couples practical encouragement anchored in emotional safety, consent, and whole‑person connection. This thoughtful, tenderly empathetic resource walks couples through common challenges, such as desire differences, pain, unresolved conflict, past sexual wounds, and communication, and provides how-to guidance on deepening pleasure and connection.

"Reframing Intimacy is theologically honest, clinically grounded, and written with the kind of pastoral warmth that makes couples feel seen and not shamed. Every married couple, and every pastor who cares about marriages in their congregation, needs this resource." --Jeremy Williamson, Pastor & Storywork Coach

"Clear, tender, and deeply respectful, Reframing Intimacy helps couples untangle shame and unhelpful scripts around sex and replace them with curiosity, safety, and delight . . . a rare and essential book for Christian couples." -- Lindsey Vestal, OTR/L, Founder of The Functional Pelvis

About this title

About the Authors

Kelsey Mathias, OTR/L, PRPC, is an occupational therapist and nationally recognized leader in maternal and pelvic health. She specializes in perinatal care, intimacy, and relationship well-being, bridging clinical science with real-life application for individuals, couples, and families. Kelsey is a co-creator and advisor of multiple national continuing education programs for pelvic health professionals and has contributed to large-scale clinical education initiatives across health care systems. She is also co-founder of Connected Intimacy, a platform dedicated to reframing conversations around intimacy with the goal of helping Christian couples have shame-free sex in mind, body, and soul.

Larry Mathias is a pastor, community leader, and communicator with over a decade of experience in high-impact pastoral ministry. He specializes in organizational health, spiritual formation, and leadership development, and has served on leadership teams in churches of varying sizes to help individuals and families navigate faith, identity, and growth. With a background in digital design and multimedia storytelling, Larry bridges ancient truths with modern culture. He lives in Colorado Springs, where he continues to advocate for transparent, mission-driven communication that builds healthy, resilient communities. Larry is also co-founder of Connected Intimacy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Blue Morning Books
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1971826014
• ISBN 13: 9781971826011
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 130