In this deep and transparent conversation, Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo sit down with Randy Phillips to discuss the raw, realities of marriage—its struggles, healing, and breakthroughs.
Welcome to Backstage with Randy Phillips - a lighthearted dialogue meant to inspire every heart and home to live a life of purpose.
ABOUT THIS EPISODE
In this deep and transparent conversation, Tony & Alisa DiLorenzo sit down with Randy Phillips to discuss the raw, realities of marriage—its struggles, healing, and breakthroughs.
They share:
✅ How their marriage nearly fell apart but was restored.
✅ The impact of pornography addiction and the road to healing.
✅ How losing their child shaped their faith and marriage.
✅ Why authenticity and vulnerability are crucial in Christian marriages.
✅ The 6 Pillars of Intimacy—a game-changing framework that has transformed marriages worldwide.
Whether you’re newly married or decades in, this episode will challenge & equip you to cultivate intimacy, fight for your marriage, and embrace God’s redemptive power.
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TIMESTAMPS
0:00 – Intro: Why sharing your struggles frees others
1:09 – Tony & Alisa’s journey: 28 years of marriage & transformation
2:02 – The reality of marriage: same struggles, different seasons
3:33 – The impact of their podcast (15 years & counting!)
4:39 – What it feels like after pouring into marriages on stage
6:16 – The power of impacting just one marriage at a time
6:49 – How churches & couples find hope just before divorce
8:03 – Radical authenticity: How being open changes lives
10:33 – How they built a bold and unfiltered marriage ministry
12:53 – Do their kids get embarrassed? (Yes!)
14:43 – Why Christian couples need real conversations about sex
16:48 – Why the church needs to reclaim the conversation on intimacy
19:18 – The moment they realized God was calling them to this work
20:48 – Breaking down the Six Pillars of Intimacy
22:19 – Physical vs. Sexual Intimacy (Why they’re different!)
24:30 – Why pornography destroys marriages
27:48 – The emotional wounds of porn addiction & how to heal
29:00 – Losing their baby: The heartbreak, grief, and redemption
32:26 – How grief nearly tore them apart (and what saved them)
35:10 – Why financial intimacy is a top struggle for couples
37:44 – The pillar that shocks people the most (Spoiler: It’s not what you think!)
39:10 – 40 years of marriage wisdom from Randy Phillips
Music: Alive - Instrumental by Lone Waves
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