Lisa Jacobson - The Flirtation Experiment: Putting Magic, Mystery, and Spark Into Your Everyday Marriage

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The Flirtation Experiment

As the world tilts, our marriages need fresh survival skills. This book might just be that survival skills manualexcept it reads nothing like a manual. I couldnt put it down! Each story is involving; every invitation feels equal parts awkward and exciting. Phylicia & Lisa have given both young and old marriages a gift in these pages. At twenty years in, Im taking notes.

SARA HAGERTY, BESTSELLING AUTHOR, UNSEEN: THE GIFT OF BEING HIDDEN IN A WORLD THAT LOVES TO BE NOTICED AND ADORE

If you find that your marriage is a little less magical and a little more mundane, The Flirtation Experiment might be just what the Love Doctor ordered. Filled with solid biblical truths, relevant real-life stories, and doable challenges and activities, this helpful resource will help spark your creativity and rekindle the romance you once felt toward your husband. I know I will be gifting it to many friendswhether theyve been married for decades or for just a few days. Highly recommended.

KAREN EHMAN, NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR, KEEP SHOWING UP: HOW TO STAY CRAZY IN LOVE WHEN YOUR LOVE DRIVES YOU CRAZY; SPEAKER, PROVERBS 31 MINISTRIES; WIFE; AND MOM OF FIVE

Could your marriage use a little more playfulness? Passion? Kindness? Hope? All of these thingsand morecan be intentionally kindled, and in The Flirtation Experiment, Lisa Jacobson and Phylicia Masonheimer invite us into the laboratory of their lives to show us how its done. Whether youve been married for five years or fifty, youll find yourself challenged, inspired, and equipped to act the way you want to feeland start enjoying the rich and satisfying relationship youve always wanted!

JODIE BERNDT, BESTSELLING AUTHOR, PRAYING THE SCRIPTURES FOR YOUR LIFE

You might ask me, So how did you like being a lab rat? As it turns out, it was awesome! Lisas experiment to find fun and frisky ways to engage with me pretty much guaranteed that. And this fun, light, and surprisingly deep book is the result. I love how Lisa and Phylicia take something so simple as encouraging wives to initiate flirting with their husbands and, from that unexpectedly profound opening, take them on a journey deep into a pursuit that leads to a holy place. Are you looking for new ways to keep your love alive and fresh? Dont miss out... keep reading!

MATT JACOBSON, AUTHOR, 100 WAYS TO LOVE YOUR WIFE, AND AT FAITHFULMAN.COM

After reading The Flirtation Experiment, I was both impressed and inspired by the effort and creativity Phylicia and Lisa put into bringing Matt and me back to the days when we dated our spouses. Truly a moving book!

JOSH MASONHEIMER, HUSBAND TO PHYLICIA AND FATHER OF THREE, AS FEATURED IN THE FLIRTATION EXPERIMENT

If you have been quietly hoping for change in your marriage, coasting along, or waiting for an easier season, The Flirtation Experiment is the kick start you need. This book is filled with practical help laced with gospel truth delivered by women who are living it out. It is the wit and wisdom we all need to infuse both fun and faithfulness back into one of the most important relationships of our lives. If you are ready to wisely tend to your marriage and have some fun doing it, this book will not disappoint.

KATIE WESTENBERG, AUTHOR, I CHOOSE BRAVE: EMBRACING HOLY COURAGE AND UNDERSTANDING GODLY FEAR

No matter how many years youve been married, you need this book! Our marriages are either growing or slowly dying; they wont remain status quo. We have to initiate growth. With unusual honesty, rich insights, and splashes of humor, Lisa and Phylicia give us ideas that will help us put a spark into our marriages.

SUSAN ALEXANDER YATES, SPEAKER AND AUTHOR, COUSIN CAMP: A GRANDPARENTS GUIDE TO CREATING FUN, FAITH, AND MEMORIES THAT LAST

The Flirtation Experiment is loaded with simple even-you-can-do-it ideas for creating new energy in your marriage. Each chapter gives an illustration, biblical grounding, and encouragement for wives who want to take small steps that can have a big impact. Ive been married more than thirty years and still came away with some fantastic ideas to use in my own marriage.

CHRIS TAYLOR, HONEYCOMB & SPICE AND PODCAST COHOST, SEX CHAT FOR CHRISTIAN WIVES

I often ask, How can you grow a better marriage if you do not know what the end goal looks like? The Flirtation Experiment beautifully and authentically paints a picture of how to attain the goal of a connected, lighthearted, and harmonious marriage. Phylicia and Lisa balance candid anecdotes with theoretical insight and practical applications. I will be recommending this book to everyone in a healthy marriage because no matter what, there is always room for growth.

BONNY LOGSDON BURNS, PODCAST COHOST, SEX CHAT FOR CHRISTIAN WIVES, AND BETRAYAL TRAUMA RECOVERY COACH, STRONGWIVES.COM.

Having had the chance to observe and hear about some of these experiments as they were happening, we were so excited to get our hands on this book! The Flirtation Experiment is full of eminently practical ideas expressed in sometimes raw, often funny, and always relatable stories from Phylicias and Lisas very different seasons of life as they share insecurities, victories, and, yes, theology, to inspire you to fan the flames of your marriage in approachable, achievable, countercultural ways.

JOSH AND CHELS RIEF, CATZINTHEKITCHEN.COM

Refreshingly honest and packed with practical tips, The Flirtation Experiment is a permission slip to rediscover romance in the humdrum of married life. Phylicia and Lisa are gracious guides, ushering readers through their own experiences while constantly highlighting biblical truth. A delightful read for anyone looking to stop hitting the snooze button on their marriage.

ASHLEE GADD, FOUNDER, COFFEE + CRUMBS, AND AUTHOR, THE MAGIC OF MOTHERHOOD

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