<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Samantha’s Substack: Redeemed With Love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharing our marriage and parenting experiences.]]></description><link>https://redeemedwithlove.substack.com/s/redeemed-with-love</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!yYHj!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2F952cbe71-5638-44b3-8b5f-fe83297594d9_1920x1920.jpeg</url><title>Samantha’s Substack: Redeemed With Love</title><link>https://redeemedwithlove.substack.com/s/redeemed-with-love</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 20:37:48 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://redeemedwithlove.substack.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Samantha & Steven Oldebeken]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[redeemedwithlove@substack.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[redeemedwithlove@substack.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Samantha & Steven Oldebeken]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Samantha & Steven Oldebeken]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[redeemedwithlove@substack.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[redeemedwithlove@substack.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Samantha & Steven Oldebeken]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[What Intimacy Really Means in Marriage - It's Not Just Sex!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch now | In this episode we dive deep into what intimacy really means in a marriage &#8212; and spoiler alert: it&#8217;s not just about sex.]]></description><link>https://redeemedwithlove.substack.com/p/what-intimacy-really-means-in-marriage</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://redeemedwithlove.substack.com/p/what-intimacy-really-means-in-marriage</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Samantha & Steven Oldebeken]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 22:59:13 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/165585710/f1d8fe2d9f63f79baaaebfa13841b839.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we dive deep into what intimacy really means in a marriage &#8212; and spoiler alert: it&#8217;s not just about sex. </p><p>We talk about the 4 types of intimacy &#8212; physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual &#8212; and share real stories from our 17+ years together, parenting 4 kids, and learning to stay connected in every season. </p><p>If you&#8217;ve ever struggled to feel close to your spouse, felt distant even when you're in the same room, or wondered how to keep that spark alive in a God-centered marriage &#8212; this episode is for you.</p><p></p><p>What We Talk About in This Episode: </p><ul><li><p>Why intimacy is more than sex</p></li><li><p>How emotional and mental connection change everything</p></li><li><p>How spiritual intimacy saved our relationship</p></li><li><p>Real struggles with time, kids, and expectations</p></li><li><p>How to be intentional about connecting with your spouse</p></li><li><p>And the power of prayer in marriage</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>