Most people never plan on marrying twice, but many of us will. No matter how you got here, the decision to remarry can...
Podcast
#171: Dating in 2017
Fifty years ago, the original Dating Game featured a single young woman who got to choose between three eligible bachelors. Not...
#170: Single Ladies, This One’s For You
How much should I share with my boyfriend about my sexual past? Is masturbating a sin? How much can we do before...
#168: Do You Believe Everything Is A Gift?
Hannah Nitz was able to sit down with two women who have influenced her since she was 12- Noelle Beck & Juli...
#167: People Are More Important Than Marriage
“If the cost of saving a marriage is destroying a woman, the cost is too high.” When Gary Thomas, author of the best-selling book...
#166: We Are All Sexually Broken
Do you think that only individuals who watch pornography, use sex to feel loved, or cheat on their spouses are sexually...
#165: How to Talk with Your Spouse About ANYTHING
Some things aren’t worth talking about. Whenever you bring them up with your spouse, you end up in an argument....
#164: How to Work Through Missed Expectations in Marriage
Marriage doesn’t always turn out the way you think it will. Maybe your husband isn’t quite the gentleman he...
#163: Women & the Tough Bible Verses
Do you bristle at being called “the weaker sex” or at the suggestion that women should stay silent in...
#162: Helping Your Kids Navigate the Culture
Same-sex marriage, social media, easy-access pornography… this generation of young people faces a culture that is changing more...
BONUS! When God Re-Writes Your Story
Mary DeMuth has a powerful story to tell: what it was like to return to the place where she was raped at five years old. On this...
#3: Mom, I’m Pregnant
As a parent, you will face a time where your child will surprise you and you aren’t sure how to react. In this episode, Juli talks...
#160: Why God Created You To Be Sexual
Most of us don’t ever wonder about the purpose of sex. It’s something we desire, something we do, and for some of us, something we...
#160: Why God Created You to Be Sexual
Most of us don’t ever wonder about the purpose of sex. It’s something we desire, something we do, and for some of us, something we...
#88: When Sex Is Too Painful
When sex is painful, many husbands and wives live with frustration and shame because they don't know where to get help. On this Java...
#158: Q&A with Juli and Linda
Grab your coffee and join us as Juli and Linda tackle YOUR tough questions about sex. On this...
#157: Why He Wants to be Your Hero
Men are simple—or at least that’s what you’ve been led to believe. Give them food, sex, perhaps throw...
#24: The Strong-Willed Woman
How many times has a confident, opinionated woman who speaks her mind been labeled something that was far less than flattering?...
Dealing With Friendly Fire in the Church
Juli Slattery and Mary DeMuth talk about how to deal with hurtful people and situations within the Body of Christ.
#154: Healing Doesn’t Happen Overnight
Do you ever feel like you’ve been permanently marked with a Sharpie® pen? That the hurts and heartache from your past just won’t go...
#153: Discovering Who You Are
What you believe about God has a huge impact on what you believe about yourself. When you’re at the top,...
#18: When You Don’t Like Your Body
How many times have you been disappointed or felt inferior because of your weight? Have you ever asked yourself where those emotions...
#152: How to Talk to the Opposite Sex
How you relate to others as a single person now matters to your future marriage. Whether it’s friendships, dating online or...
#151: The Naked Truth About Sex in Marriage
One hundred percent of couples struggle sexually. The truth is, if you want great sex in a great marriage, you’ve got to take off...
#19: What You Need to Know About Domestic Violence
Do you walk on eggshells around your husband? Are you constantly trying to be a better wife, friend, or daughter? This candid...
#59: Pulling Back the Shades
Women all over the world are excited about the release of the movie Fifty Shades Darker – but do they realize how this type of...
#150: Is the Spark in Your Love Life a Counterfeit?
Why do we care if Fifty Shades of Grey has sold over 125 million copies? Because it means that women are looking to...
#7: Understanding and Overcoming PMS
For many, PMS makes our bodies feel as if they are out of our control. Whether it's tears, anger, bloating or one...
#149: Getting to the Heart of Female Same-Sex Attraction
At the core of any relationship are two people who care about each other. So when you don’t approve of a relationship, how do you...
#148: Is There a Man in the House?
It’s not just girl talk on Java with Juli. Gentlemen, today is all about you! In this episode, Dr. Gary Chapman...
#49: The Myth of the “Test Drive”
What does domestic violence, poverty for women, and a lack of relationship commitment have in common? Would you believe...
#146: All You Need Is Jesus! …And Your Therapist
When the words “Christian” and “counseling” are mentioned in the same sentence, there’s no shortage of opinions about whether or not...
#145: How to Find Hope When Christmas Hurts
For some, this Christmas is anything but merry. Empty chairs where a loved one once sat, the loss of a job and no presents under the...
#144: What Do You Really Believe About Being Single?
If you’re looking for “3 Steps to Finding the Love of Your Life” you won’t hear them on this episode of Java with Juli. Sadly, many...
#143: Courage to Confront: What You Can Learn From the Mennonite Faith
"Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heart." How true we find this scripture to be when we honestly consider...
#142: How To Find Peace In Forgiveness
Popular author Anne Lamott wrote that, “Not forgiving is like drinking rat poison and then waiting for the rat to...
#141: Why It Matters To Me When I See You Do Wrong
Your coworker is getting a little too friendly with a man who is not her husband. A member of your Bible study is living with her...
#139: Why Your Story Matters
Did you know you have a story to share? Your story may be one of incredible redemption. Or it...
#138: My Long Journey of Healing from Childhood Abuse
Bev was an active wife and mom. She was even the women’s ministry leader at her church. And then, the memories started to come back....
#137: Why You Need to Learn How to Lose Arguments in Your Marriage
Conflict in marriage is inevitable. Fighting is optional. At the coffee shop today, Juli, Hannah and Yvette discuss the...
#111: When You Have Every Reason To Leave
Billy & Vicki Rose were living the dream –glamour, celebrity, and sports in New York City. But their...
#136: How We Overcame an Affair: A Conversation with Jill and Mark Savage
"Every question Jill would ask, I tried to answer. My posture was: I will answer any question without defense. I...
#135: My Heart Is Still at Home: A Conversation with Jill Savage About Confronting Infidelity
As a role model and encourager to thousands of wives and moms, Hearts at Home founder Jill Savage was shocked and heartbroken to...
#134: Why Intentionality Is One of the Most Romantic Things in Marriage
"My husband would never randomly skip work to have a date, he isn't much of an improviser, and he definitely...
#133: How to Follow Jesus in an UnChristian Culture
Like it or not, our world is changing. Even our Facebook pages can’t escape the political and social issues that are currently...
#132: Honest Answers to Your Questions About Sex
At Authentic Intimacy, we love hearing from women. We love answering your questions and teaching you how to hear from...
#20: Exposing Fifty Shades of Grey
Many women enjoy reading steamy romance novels to escape, but at what cost to true intimacy in their marriage? Women have legitimate...
#130: Newlywed Sex: Growing Closer (And Getting Better!) With Time
Just like the proposal, the wedding day and the honeymoon, newlywed sex is loaded with excitement and emotion. So when things don’t...
#129: How You Can Choose Contentment Every Day
Women are worriers. We worry about things that will happen. We worry about things that won’t happen. We see it as...
#109: Messy Grace
Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and...
#108: With This Ring
February is the month when romance seems to be in the air but are you taking every aspect of love and marriage...
#128: What You Need to Know about the Hearts and Minds of Men
You’ve probably heard that men are “visually wired” –and you’ve likely wondered what in...
#127: Learning How to Apologize In Relationships
“I’m sorry.” “I’m sorry I hurt you.” “I’m sorry I hurt you. Will you...
#107: Surprised By The Healer
Listen to the founders of Authentic Intimacy, Dr. Juli Slattery and Linda Dillow talk about a book they co-authored, Surprised by...
#106: Aging Men and Sex
Sexuality is an important part of who we are, but it is not all of life. If your husband is getting older, things are...
#104: The Myth of Safe Sex
Are you gambling against your life on the myth of “safe sex”? Dr. Juli Slattery has a conversation with an...
#103: As Seen on TV: with Al and Lisa Robertson
Secrets, lies, betrayal and adultery. Young love and marriage. These are all things that make a perfect television drama, but the...
#99: Living With Crisis Pregnancy Choices
The decision to have an abortion may seem like a quick fix, but the repercussions remain with a woman for the rest of her life....
#96: Having a Mary Heart In A Martha World
It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hustle and bustle of family-life, homemaking, children and the holidays, but is that really where...
#94: Cosmetic Surgery: Spiritually Helpful or Hurtful?
Many women today are more concerned about how their body looks, rather than being aware of the heart issues inside. If you are...
#91: When The Man You Love Was Abused
Many men keep sexual abuse a secret for years, but bring the side effects of their trauma into their marriage. How can a wife better...
#90: 25 Questions You’re Afraid To Ask About Love, Sex and Intimacy
The title of this Java With Juli says it all! Juli talks about the release of her book “25 Questions” that tackles the most common and critical questions women ask her about sexuality.
#89: I’m Happy For You, Sort Of, Not Really
How many times have good things happened to your friends or family, and on the outside you’re all smiles, but on the inside, you’re...
#42: Healing From Trauma
Too often, children are exposed to horrific events that their minds just can’t comprehend or process. Later in life those...
#87: Uncovering Hidden Anger
Is anger a sin or is it a normal healthy emotion? When you get angry, how do you handle the issue at hand? Join Dr. Juli Slattery...
#86: Sexuality and the Single Woman
Christians (when they talk about it) only discuss sex when it pertains to marriage, but what about the sexuality of singles? Just...
#85: AI Mailbag
We know you have questions, and the founders of Authentic Intimacy, Dr. Juli Slattery and Linda Dillow have the answers! Listen to...
#83: When God Gets Hold Of You, Part II
You’ve been diagnosed with a fatal disease, your personal and professional life is in shambles, and you’ve been arrested and charged...
#82: When God Gets Hold Of You, Part I
Dr. Juli Slattery has a brutally honest conversation with Christopher Yuan, the son of Chinese immigrants, who discovered at an...
#81: Zip It Girl! What To Say, When, And How To Say It
The average woman speaks over 20,000 words a day, not to mention the ones she types online. Have your words ever gotten you in...
#80: Conflict In Marriage
In your marriage, do you fight - or do you just have conflicts? How alike are you and your spouse when it comes to resolving...
#78: Loving Your LGBT Neighbor
As we look at the news and how people are responding on social media, the world really needs to see the best of Christianity. Join...
#76: Coffee With Dr. James Dobson
Join two long-time, like-minded friends who admire one another and who both have a role to play in our emerging culture. Dr. James...
#75: The Masculinity Factor in Parenting and Marriage
For Father’s Day, we’re taking a good look at what it means to be a man, what men need from women, how men should mentor other men,...
#74: What Happiness Means As a Wife
Everyone’s idea of “happiness” in marriage means something different, but is “happiness” the right goal? Happiness doesn’t come...
#73: When Life Becomes Undone
Have you ever felt as though you’ve gotten “the short end of the stick?" Has there been loss, sickness, tragedy or injustice in your...
#72: Your Family’s Sexual Legacy
Abuse can be generational, but God can redeem all things. Juli has coffee with mom and daughter team (Stephanie and Delilah), and...
#71: Body Image & The Bedroom
God wants us to use our body to glorify Him. The body you have today -- not the body you’d like to have, or the body you once had....
#69: Loving With A Servant’s Heart
We see them on television in rural parts of the world, through aid organizations, and we see them around the corner with signs at...
#68: The Power of Being A Mom
Mothers today are dealing with many different issues than the moms of ten or fifteen years ago, but the influence she has on her...
#66: Careers, Marriage and Motherhood: Finding Your Identity In Christ
There’s more opportunity for women today than there has ever been, but there is a special burden for those who choose to marry, have...
#64: Online Dating: True Love or False Intimacy?
This is a candid coffee shop conversation with two single women who’ve “been there, done that” when it comes to the online dating...
#62: The Friendships of Women
Everyone needs a “BFF” (or “best friend forever”) who they can confide in, but cultivating and maintaining a close relationship...
#61: The Husband Project
Not happy in your marriage? Wish that your husband would be “_____”? Join Juli and her guests for...
#60: An Interview with Francine Rivers About Erotica
Join Juli as she has a candid discussion with one of this generation’s most popular Christian romance novelists, Francine Rivers....
#57: Picking A Spouse
If you’re single there are many things to consider before taking the leap into marriage. Anyone can get married, but are you focused...
#56: When Men Don’t Want Sex
“Not tonight, honey. I’m just not in the mood.” The stereotype of a woman who is trying to avoid intimacy with her husband by using...
#52: What’s It REALLY Like? And Other Dangerous Questions Part II
Join Authentic Intimacy team members, Hannah and Linda as they discuss the dangerous questions of marriage. Hannah's been married...
#51: Working Through Depression
Have you lost your enthusiasm or your energy? Has your sense of adventure and willingness to gather in social situations dwindled...
#50: Body Obsession: What Defines You?
Who feeds your soul and your mind when it comes to your body image? There are so many young girls and women who don't measure up to...
#47: Loving Your Husband as You Age
The challenges of married life change as we grow older, and very few people talk about them. That's why Dr. Juli Slattery had...
#46: The Impact of Technology on Families
How much screen time are you consuming each day? Do your children gravitate to digital communication, rather than face-to-face...
#45: Where’s My Prince Charming
So many Christian women “do all the right things”. They save their virginity for their wedding night, read the Word and attend...
#44: Unbelievable Betrayal, Outrageous Restoration
This is the story of how one husband’s pornography addiction lead to a distorted perspective of sexuality. His illegal actions,...
#43: God’s Opinion about Sex
Everyone's got an opinion about sex... your mother, your hairdresser, and your friends; but God has a definite, distinct perspective...
#41: Divorce and Remarriage
Java with Juli doesn’t shy away from the tough issues! Join Dr. Juli Slattery as she discusses two of the most polarizing topics in...
#40: What Do We Fear?
Whether it’s a haunting memory from childhood that is seared in your mind, or just an unexplainable feeling that keeps you from moving forward -- this discussion on fear and anxiety will help you understand the Lord’s love for you, and the power that He...
#39: Cultivating Spiritual Intimacy
How do you feel about God? Is He your close friend, your beloved? Or is He someone you fight with and yell at? Intimacy with God is...
#38: When the Honeymoon Is Over
When marriage isn’t everything you thought it would be, how do you respond? This is an honest conversation about loving your spouse...
#37: We Shouldn’t Be Friends!
Your husband cheated on you and divorced you. Then one week after the divorce is final, he marries a younger woman. The typical...