Online Book Studies are closed for the season. Learn more about our studies and sign up for our interest list below.

At Authentic Intimacy, we understand it may be difficult to find community around sensitive topics like sexuality. Because of this, we are excited to be able to offer various online weekly book studies for men and women throughout the year. 

We invite you to join together with others in our community to dive into a deeper understanding of who God is and why He cares about your sexuality. Feel free to invite your friends! Below is a list of the studies that we are offering.

(If you live outside of the U.S., please email us before registering to coordinate the best way for you to purchase your book.)

Each study includes:

• Live weekly Zoom meetings with an AI trained leader
• Book or PDF included (additional fee for shipping)
• One free Java Pack 
• Curriculum (videos where applicable)
• One Q&A with Juli Slattery or the author of the book
• Access to a Private Online Group
• 11 people (max, 3 min.*) *If a group does not fill to the min., you may join a future group.
• A safe place to experience community. 
• Only available to people over the age of 18. 

Price: $49/individual and $79/couple (non-members), AI members receive 25% discount (be sure to use your member code at check-out)

This is a bundled price that includes the book or PDF. If you already have a book, we encourage you to give your new copy to a friend.

"Passion Pursuit" for Married Women

A Bible study about sex? It's about time! This 11-week study discusses topics like: what's okay and not okay in the bedroom, temptation, forgiveness, and how and why to pursue passion. You will be amazed at how much God has to say on all these subjects and more. 

Wednesdays, 7–8:30 p.m. EST, Jan 18–April 5 (11 weeks, skip March 29) Group closed

Thursdays, 12–1:30 p.m. EST, Jan 19–March 30 (11 weeks) Group closed

"Finding the Hero in Your Husband" for Wives

After more than 20 years, Juli has rewritten her first book! Finding the Hero in Your Husband, Revisited is an invaluable resource for Christian wives in any season of marriage. Solidly grounded in biblical truth, the book covers topics such as work, home life, conflict, and intimacy. It offers understandable explanations of God’s design, healthy expectations that reframe experiences, and relatable applications that women of faith can practice to influence their marriage and deepen their relationship with God. 

Option 1: Saturdays 8:30–10 a.m. EST, Jan 21–April 1 (11 weeks) Sold out!

Option 2: Wednesdays, 12–1:30 p.m. EST, Jan 18–March 29​ (11 weeks) Sold out!

"Sex and the Single Girl" for Women

Whereas most sexuality studies for singles focus solely on purity—simply offering a “don’t do it” or “just wait” message—Sex and the Single Girl presents a broader understanding of what it means to honor God with our sexuality. This resource will equip single women to understand their sexuality, trust the Lord for redemption and healing, and stand against the cultural trends that marginalize and compromise sexuality.

Mondays, 7–8:30 p.m. EST, Jan 16–March 6 (8 weeks) Sold out!

"God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for Couples

Many Christian books talk about sexual issues within broader works on marriage, but few resources comprehensively and biblically guide couples specifically on sexual intimacy. God, Sex, and Your Marriage challenges the common assumptions couples have about sexuality and presents the richer biblical narrative of sex as a metaphor of God’s covenant love. Dr. Juli Slattery applies that biblical framework to the practical challenges in sexual intimacy. Godly sexuality extends far beyond sexual purity and calls us to sexual integrity. God invites every couple to view their sexual relationship, including their greatest struggles, as an avenue to learn about the nature of His covenant love. 

For couples: (1 sign up per couple)

Option 1: Sundays, 8–9:30 p.m. EST, Jan 15–March 19 (10 weeks) Sold out!

Option 2: Thursdays, 8–9:30 p.m. EST, Jan 19–March 23 (10 weeks)​ Sold out!

"God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for Women

Many Christian books talk about sexual issues within broader works on marriage, but few resources comprehensively and biblically guide couples specifically on sexual intimacy. God, Sex, and Your Marriage challenges the common assumptions couples have about sexuality and presents the richer biblical narrative of sex as a metaphor of God’s covenant love. Dr. Juli Slattery applies that biblical framework to the practical challenges in sexual intimacy. Godly sexuality extends far beyond sexual purity and calls us to sexual integrity. God invites every couple to view their sexual relationship, including their greatest struggles, as an avenue to learn about the nature of His covenant love. 

Option 1: Tuesdays, 8–9:30 p.m. EST, Jan 17–March 21 (10 weeks) Group closed

Option 2: Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.–p.m. EST, Jan 17–March 21 (10 weeks) Group closed

Option 3: Thursdays, 7:30–9 p.m. EST, Jan 19–March 23 (10 weeks) Group closed

"God, Sex, and Your Marriage" for Men

Many Christian books talk about sexual issues within broader works on marriage, but few resources comprehensively and biblically guide couples specifically on sexual intimacy. God, Sex, and Your Marriage challenges the common assumptions couples have about sexuality and presents the richer biblical narrative of sex as a metaphor of God’s covenant love. Dr. Juli Slattery applies that biblical framework to the practical challenges in sexual intimacy. Godly sexuality extends far beyond sexual purity and calls us to sexual integrity. God invites every couple to view their sexual relationship, including their greatest struggles, as an avenue to learn about the nature of His covenant love. 

Tuesdays, 12–1 p.m. EST, January 17–March 21 (10 weeks) Group closed

"Grace Based Recovery" for Women

Grace-Based Recovery is a small-group study designed to help people suffering from addiction and those close to them understand God’s grace and why it is the only path to true freedom. In a world that is finding itself increasingly more addicted, Grace-Based Recovery carries the timely message of the grace, self-worth and confidence found in Jesus Christ and tears down the strongholds of addiction in our lives.

Wednesdays, 7:30–9 p.m. EST,  Jan 18–March 22 (10 weeks) Sold out!

"Freedom Girl: Your Journey from the Bondage of Porn" for Women 

Struggling with pornography? You're not alone. As the number of women addicted to pornography rises, women need help finding freedom from sexual shame and brokenness. Join other women struggling with unwanted sexual behavior and learn how to begin this journey towards healing. This study is a unique opportunity to go through the manuscript of the book "Freedom from Porn for Women" that our Director of Discipleship, Joy Skarka, is currently writing. The group will be led by a trained leader who has previously gone through the group. Together, you will learn with other women what it means to begin your journey to live in freedom from pornography.

Fridays, 12–1:15 p.m. EST, Jan 13–March 10 (9 weeks) Sold out!

"Surprised by the Healer" for Women

God’s word declares that there is healing for your deepest pains, hope for your biggest disappointments, and victory over your addictions, past hurts, and past failures. This 11-week Bible study walks through stories of real women and their encounter with God our healer.

Tuesdays, 7–8:30 p.m. EST, Jan 17–April 4 (12 weeks) Sold out!

"Grace Based Recovery" for Men

Grace-Based Recovery is a small-group study designed to help people suffering from addiction and those close to them understand God’s grace and why it is the only path to true freedom. In a world that is finding itself increasingly more addicted, Grace-Based Recovery carries the timely message of the grace, self-worth and confidence found in Jesus Christ and tears down the strongholds of addiction in our lives.

If you are a man who wants to go through the Grace-Based Recovery material, check out the men's online GBR study from our friends at BeBroken.