04 Marriage & Intimacy

Intimacy is not a product of modern culture – it is God’s good creation, made sacred within the covenant of marriage between a man and a woman. We are called to recover God’s design, run from sexual sin, and honour Him with our bodies rather than allowing the surrounding culture to set the terms. Jonathan Stanfield looks at the way intimacy reflects the covenant love of Christ and His church, why sexual immorality brings deep personal and relational consequences, and how wise boundaries and accountability can protect what God has made good.

Also available onhttps://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX4Nz6gnaWMY&si=bNCf8ExblUPPeswf
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

Andrew Selley smiling and pointing while holding a microphone beside a slide reading 'The Bridge Before the Blade'
How we build trust to bring correction.
Speaker Steve Martinez smiling and holding a microphone beside a slide titled 'Moved by Compassion'
Jesus’ heart towards people gives the church an example to follow.
Speaker Luke Watson on stage holding a microphone and gesturing, with slide text reading “The Fear of God”
Embracing the fear of God as the foundation of a fruitful and obedient life.
Man speaking at a podium with a microphone beside slide reading 'There Is a King' and 'By Lukas Nakos'
Who is seated on the throne of your life?
Andrew Selley speaking on stage holding a microphone beside a slide reading 'Hurt, but Not Offended'
Hurt is inevitable, but offense should not have a hold on us.
Speaker Rick Neufeld standing at a lectern holding a microphone beside a slide reading 'What Motivates Your Heart?'
Has recognition replaced your first love for Jesus?
Speaker Luke Watson pointing while holding a microphone beside a slide reading 'Bold as Lions' conference message
God’s presence makes ordinary believers courageous.