Java with Juli ® Podcast

What if sex and gender are not as arbitrary as many people tend to think? Is it possible that God has woven holy significance into our very DNA as gendered, sexual beings? In this episode, Juli sits down with author Joshua Butler to talk about his book, “Beautiful Union”, and the ways we can see God’s gospel message evidenced in everything from the beauty of a sunset to our own sexuality.

Guest: Joshua Butler

Josh’s Instagram: @joshuabutlerphx Josh’s Twitter: @butlerjosh

Josh’s Website: https://joshuaryanbutler.com/

Book: Beautiful Union: How God's Vision for Sex Points Us to the Good, Unlocks the True, and (Sort of) Explains Everything

Join Juli for Second Cup

Java with Juli: #313 The Greatest Love Story

Blog Post: What's the Purpose of Your Sexuality, Really?

Image by Tom Allport via Unsplash

No small talk here! Juli Slattery and Jonathan Pokluda tackle tough questions about finding freedom from the sins that we hate, the difference between regret and self-condemnation, and how the gospel is good news for all of us.

Grab your Java and join us!

Guest: Jonathan "JP" Pokluda

Show Notes:

• Why Do I Do What I Don't Want To Do? by Jonathan Pokluda
• Why Is Healing So Hard? (Juli's blog)
• Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray
• More from JP, #429 How to Find Love When Dating Has Changed (member exclusive)

How do you talk to young kids about sex? Keep conversations small and have them often. Justin and Lindsey Holcomb are back to share insights on talking to your kids about their bodies, God's design for sexuality, and the boundaries of healthy touch.

Guests: Justin and Lindsey Holcomb

Show notes:

• Java #459 How Sexual Abuse Affects You (And Why God Is Still Trustworthy) with Justin and Lindsey
• God Made All of Me by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
• God Made Me in His Image by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
• God Made Babies by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
• Parenting Through Weakness (Juli’s blog)
• Java #316 Sorry Mom & Dad, the "Sex Talk" Doesn't Work (exclusive content)

What happened to me wasn't rape.

I didn't stop it right away.

I shouldn't have been at that party in the first place.

If you've ever had thoughts like these, about yourself or someone else, your definition of sexual abuse is too narrow. Join us to learn what sexual abuse is, what consent isn't, and how to let your heart feel what your head knows: what happened to you wasn't your fault.

P.S. If you've never been a victim of sexual assault, you know someone who has (trust us). This conversation is for you, too.

Guests: Justin and Lindsey Holcomb

Show notes:

• Join an online book study
• Rid of My Disgrace by Justin and Lindsey Holcomb
• More resources from Justin & Lindsey Holcomb

In the last ten years, some 16 million women have stopped going to church. Are you one of them?

In this episode, you'll hear about why we've been rethinking church—and why a healthy church is still the best place to find God at work, to learn to love one another well, and be in community with our brothers and sisters in Christ.

Guest: Ericka Andersen

Show notes:

• Spring online book studies are open! Register here.
• A Reason to Return; Why Women Need the Church and the Church Needs Women by Ericka Andersen
• Church Is Good for You. It's Time to Go Back (Juli's blog)