Speaking Schedule

The Penners discuss how “duty sex” often limits a couple’s ability to grow sexually, interpretation of biblical teachings around sex growing up, and how those views are often antithetical to building an intimate marriage.

Who says your sex life has to die when you retire, go through menopause, or when you reach ____ age? Dr. Cliff and Joyce Penner share insights into keeping your God-given sex life alive, fun, and adventurous.

Counselor Training by Dr. Clifford & Joyce Penner for counselors and others using Penners’ Restoring the Pleasure Sexual Retraining protocol.

Sex therapists Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner share how pornography and casual sex have warped our view of intimacy, distorting God's intended design for sex to be reserved for and exclusive to a marital relationship.

Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner share how husbands and wives have a mutual responsibility laid out in Scripture to love and respect one another, and how these concepts are foundational to a couple's sex life in a successful and fulfilling marriage.  Discover how you can fan the flames of passion and turn that emotion into deeper intimacy with your husband or wife the way God intended.

This advanced course takes an in-depth look at treatment for sexual dysfunctions.

Benefitting from their 85+ years of combined experience as sex therapists and trainers, students will develop an assessment tool for use in therapy sessions, present cases, and fine-tune treatment goals and techniques through class discussion, lectures, and case staffing with these expert faculty.

Kirk Chapel hosts renowned speakers Dr. Clifford and Joyce Penner, who have spent their lives counseling Christians on “Healthy Sexuality”. With their combined education in psychology, psychosomatic nursing, and theology, the Penners have written several books, produced DVDs, and have spoken extensively on this topic for the past 45 years. Join them in Kirk Chapel or online at 6:30pm on April 11th. They will be engaging with student questions which will be texted-in in advance.

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September 13, 2024 - 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm (PST) September 14, 2024 - 9:00 am - 12:30 pm (PST)Discussion Topics:Romance keeps couples connectedComfort with talking about sex is key to fulfilling dreams and resolving disappointments.Sharing and being heard will keep intimacy growingDelighting in each other sexually relieves demand and brings enjoymentSex will only be great when it is good […]

We believe this event can transform your marriage and position you for a future of relationship success. One seemingly insignificant spark has the potential to IGNITE something powerful! Saturday, Sep 28, 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM (PST)