05 God’s Design for Intimacy

What happens when culture treats intimacy as casual, but Scripture calls it good and holy? In this session, Jonathan Stanfield returns us to God’s design for intimacy within marriage, showing that what He made is not shameful, but sacred and life-giving. He speaks plainly about the danger of sexual sin, the need for clear boundaries, and the hope of repentance and cleansing for anyone carrying pain from the past. This is a call to honour the Lord with our bodies and to trust His ways as protection, not burden.

Also available onhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEAXhqKFYOFI
Jonathan Stanfield and Annette standing together, smiling; Jonathan in a grey sweater and Annette in a blue top

Jonathan serves on leadership within Four12 (F12) and is the lead elder of Living Hope, on the Isle of Man. Jonathan is married to Annette, is a dad to four daughters and is a proud grandad. He is passionate about church planting and seeing churches restored to health.

Sessions

Russell Fraser speaking into a handheld microphone with one hand raised against a blue backdrop
What does humble leadership look like in God's house?
Male speaker on stage holding a microphone beside a teal slide titled ‘Treasure Hunters’
Do you see treasure or trouble when dealing with God’s people?
Speaker Andrew Selley at a lectern holding a microphone with slide reading ‘Faith - What Is It?’
Is grace only for our forgiveness, or can it empower us for more?
Chris Staples speaking into a handheld microphone on stage in front of a 'Faith for Tomorrow' conference backdrop
Remembering God’s faithfulness gives us strength for tomorrow.
Mike Davies speaking into a microphone on stage beside a slide reading 'The Increasing Glory of God'
The Kingdom of God is marked by increase, not retreat.
Speaker Ashley Gabriel on stage holding a microphone with projected title 'Hold On, Jesus Is Coming'
Hold on when life is hard because Jesus is coming back.
Male speaker holding a microphone on stage beside a slide reading "Living in the Finished Work" by Peter de Korte
How the good news leads to freedom and identity for believers.
Speaker Euan MacRae on stage holding a microphone beside the words "Waiting With Expectation"
Trusting God and being obedient in the dry seasons.