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#532 How the Church Can Help Stop Domestic Abuse

Chris Moles and Stacey Womack join Juli to talk about what churches need to know when it comes to helping abuse victims.

#536 How To Help Your Kids Avoid Identity Traps

Jonathan Holmes shares with Juli how we can avoid identity traps and teach our kids to do the same.

#531 The Basics of Talking to Kids About Sex

Dr. Julia Sadusky provides parenting tips for Christian families seeking to engage in healthy conversations with their kids about sex.

#530 Sexuality and Smartphones: How to Help Teens Thrive

Pastor James Talbert from Citizens Church Akron joins Juli to share his knowledge on teens, sex, and social media.

#437: How To Help Your Kids Learn Resilience and Build Character

Living with sexual integrity often means saying no to what you want in the moment. If you expect life to always be easy, you...

#426: How To Better Understand the Complexity Beneath Gender Dysphoria

What’s the difference between sexual identity and gender identity? Should parents use preferred pronouns? Or allow kids to dress in...

#407: Masturbation: The No. 1 Question You’re Asking Us!

There's more to the masturbation conversation than simply "right" or "wrong." Could masturbation be an issue of spiritual maturity...

Bonus! #92: When the Woman You Love Was Abused

It’s been proven that the effects of childhood abuse follow us into adulthood. Memories, anxiety, and feelings of shame can leave women overwhelmed with emotions they don’t understand—and their husbands equally confused! In this episode, Juli sits down with Dawn Scott Damon, author of When a Woman You Love Was Abused, to share wisdom and insight for husbands, helping them to love their wives well through the journey of recovery and healing.

#442: How To Find Peace and Hope in the Midst of Anxiety

Linda Dillow shares about the loss of her daughter during the pandemic, how God used the message of “Calm My Anxious Heart” to...

#427: Proverbs 31 Is a Picture of Intimacy, Not a To-do List

Could it be that Proverbs 31 isn't just for married women? In its original language, this 22-line Hebrew poem is a picture of the...

#422: How to Care for Both Women and Children in the Wake of the Dobbs Decision

Do you know that God’s heart is for both women and their unborn children, and don’t know where you fit in the pro-life/pro-choice...

#400: If God Is Good, Why Doesn’t He Take Away My Sexual Addiction?

At the root of every struggle with ongoing, unwanted sexual sin is a lie about God—and it keeps you from the very things that bring...

#65: Why Healing Takes Time, with Francine Rivers

Juli sits down with author Francine Rivers to hear how her own story of brokenness and healing after an abortion influenced her...

#373: How We Beat a Porn Addiction in Our (Millennial) Marriage

When Clinton and Charity Muñoz sought help to overcome a porn addiction, Clinton was told to memorize more scripture and...

#361: Hey Momma! Learn How To Share the “Birds & Bees” with Your Littles

We know. It’s hard to imagine talking to your sweet three or four-year-old about sex. And here’s the thing: you don’t have to. What...

#355: How Apologetics Helps Kids Engage the Culture & Keep Their Faith

Don't tell your kids what to think about sex, teach them HOW to think about sex. Don't give them a list of rules, give them...

#348: What You Need To Know About the “T” in LGBT, Pt 2

In this episode, Juli continues her conversation with Preston Sprinkle as they dive into biblical questions around transitioning,...

#347: What You Need To Know About the “T” in LGBT, Pt 1

What was once a rare psychological diagnosis has quickly become an accepted cultural movement. While it's critical to know what...

#326: Gen Z and Gender Identity

Few ideas have changed more rapidly than the way our culture perceives gender. The idea that you can choose your gender (some cite...

#310: Is God Sexist?

Is God sexist? Does he value men more than he values women? If you've ever wrestled with this question, a quick look...

#159: When Your Child Struggles With Gender

If your child is making choices you don’t agree with, this episode is for you! Juli sits down with a mother who recognized her...

#247: Healthy Conversations With Kids About Sex

Julie Lyles Carr has parented eight children over the last 25 years. We think she might have a thing or two to teach us about...

#538 How I Rebuilt Faith In God After Church Abuse

Ryan George shares how he disentangled the manipulation and abuse of his past from who God really is.

How To Get Past Shame From Sexual Sins

Why do we experience shame? Are there ever times when it can be a helpful feeling? Juli shares what to do when we experience shame, and how God’s word brings us hope for the future.

#535 What Men Weren’t Taught About Sex

Sam Jolman, author of “The Sex Talk You Never Got”, joins Juli to talk about what men didn’t learn about sex growing up.

#534 Four Surprising Things Killing Your Wife’s Sex Drive

Dr. Jennifer Degler discusses some of the lesser-known reasons why a woman might not feel excited about sexual intimacy with her husband.

#533 Why It Feels Impossible To Beat Your Sin

Are we supposed to battle our sin or surrender it to the one who has already defeated it?

#528 The 3 Superpowers Your Sex Life is Missing

Christian Sex Therapist Dr. Michael Sytsma joins Juli to talk about three ways couples can boost their sexual and emotional intimacy.

#527 Why Friendship, not Romance, is the Greatest Love of All

Rebecca McLaughlin explains how we’ve lost our vision for loving relationships outside the context of marriage or the nuclear family.

#509 Workaholism And Infidelity Almost Led To Divorce, But A Miracle Saved Their Marriage

Join Juli, David and Terri, as the couple talk about how God’s intervention saved and restored their marriage.

#505 What Does it Look Like to Struggle with Sexual Sin and Still Love Jesus?

Lina Abujamra discusses external and internal challenges and the truths we all wrestle with as we pursue God’s design for sexuality.

#473 Repentance, Redemption, and Revolution: How to Accept the Invitation of Godly Sexuality

What does it actually look like to accept the invitation to reclaim God’s design for sexuality in your life? Is the path straight, wide, and flat, or narrow, bumpy, and full of twists and turns? In this episode of Java with Juli, Juli hosts guests Cole and Caitlin Zick of Moral Revolution as they discuss their polar-opposite experiences embracing their sexuality as God intended.

#462 Beautiful Union: How Our Sexuality Reveals God’s Heart for Covenant Love

uli sits down with Joshua Butler to talk about his book, “Beautiful Union”.

#450 Breaking the Marriage Idol

We’re just gonna to say it. There’s an unspoken assumption in the Church that if you’re single there must something wrong with you—and that marriage can fix it. Are you guilty of having this thought? Join the conversation about how we’ve idolized marriage and how we can do better.

#439: Pelvic Floor Health 101 (It’s About More Than Just Sex)

Nearly 3 out of 4 women experience pain during or after sex. If that's you, we have good news: a pelvic floor therapist can help....

#436: Friendship Trends Gone Wrong? (How to Keep Your Friendships Healthy)

Boundaries are a tricky part of friendship. Friends help us meet legitimate needs for companionship, spiritual growth,...

#435: What’s the Most Important Thing the Bible Says About Your Identity?

"The journey of the Christian life is that God has increasingly more of me." - Dr. Juli Slattery Juli and Hannah talk about sexual...

#431: Bonus! Getting to Know God Through (Simply) Your Bible

Do we rely too much on others to read our Bibles for us? If the idea of reading your Bible on your own—just you and Jesus—makes you...

#412: Is There a Better Way To Read the Bible?

Juli shares one of her favorite new podcasts—the BEMA Discipleship Podcast. The Old Testament writers weren't just telling stories,...

#380: How To Have Honest Conversations With Your Kids About Sex

How do you create an environment in your home where your kids feel OK talking about sex? When they struggle, how do you protect...

#379: Is Your Love Life All That You Want It To Be?

Is this really all there is? If you’ve ever felt this way about your sex life, you’re not alone. In this episode, Dr....

#368: Aging Bodies Can Still Enjoy Sexuality. Are You Giving Up Too Soon?

There's ED (erectile dysfunction), PE (premature ejaculation), and PS — premature surrender. According to our guest, many Boomer...

Webinar Series: Talking to Your Kids About Sex, Pt 2

The Birds & Bees: How to Talk to Young Children About Sex Part 2 of this webinar series From questions like, "Mommy, how will that baby get out of your tummy?" to trends on TikTok and Instagram, everyday life is rich with opportunities to connect with your kids...

Webinar Series: Talking to Your Kids About Sex, Pt 1

Teens: Teach Them HOW, Not WHAT, to Think About Sex Part 1 in this webinar series From questions like, "Mommy, how will that baby get out of your tummy?" to trends on TikTok and Instagram, everyday life is rich with opportunities to connect with your kids and share...

#336: Disappointed With God? Tell Him

Are you discouraged by what is happening in our world today? Have you recently found yourself asking, “Lord, why have you allowed...

#333: Is God Good …Even if You’re LGBT?

“We are being shaped by a culture that idolizes romantic and sexual fulfillment. And I just think—Jesus was fully human...

#329: Addressing Tough Questions About Identity and Sexuality

Theology meets real life in this episode of Java with Juli! We’re asking the difficult questions about identity and sexuality: Why...

JWJ Listening Guide: Learning to Trust

In this Java Pack, you will hear inspiring stories from women who walked with God even when their greatest fears came true; practical ways to redirect your thoughts from worry or anxiety to contentment and gratitude; and how to walk by faith—even when it feels like you’re groping for answers in the dark. The goal is not to become worry-free. The goal is that we learn how to trust Him.

#22: Intimacy, Sex & Aging

Intimacy with your spouse is important is all phases of life--even when you're celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary! Many...

#300: Christians Struggle with Sexual Addiction Too

Did you know that 68% of Christian men struggle with unwanted sexual behavior? That 25% of Christian women use sex to hide a deeper...

#250: Healing After Abortion

It’s time to let women know there is healing after abortion. While Christians rightly proclaim the sanctity of life, we...

#161: Beyond Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice

Take the politics out of conversations about abortion. You don't have to choose between valuing the rights of a woman or the...

#240: Birth Control & Family Planning

Is it okay to use birth control? Can the pill cause an early abortion? Juli and her guest discuss the ethical issues that surround...

#234: We Can Do THAT in the Bedroom?

What's OK in the bedroom? Juli, Linda & Yvette tackle one of our most popular questions in this episode of Java with Juli....

#229: Sex, Teens, & Parenting

Your daughter is sexting her boyfriend. Your son sees porn on a friend's phone. Now that you've yelled, confiscated their devices...

Webinar: Fighting Masturbation and Fantasy

Every day we receive questions from men and women around masturbation and fantasy. Is masturbation a sin? How do I know when I've "crossed the line" into sinful sexual fantasy? How do we differentiate between healthy sexual desire and sinful lust? What if I'm single?...

#32: Being a True Man: An Honest Discussion About A Man’s Struggle

This is an important conversation for both men and women about sexuality, with vulnerable confessions of pornography use and sinful...

#119: Talking with Your Kids About Homosexuality and Transgender Issues

Talking to your children about homosexuality and transgender issues are some of the biggest challenges for today’s Christian...

#537 Can You Be a Christian Feminist?

Dr. Abigail Favale shares why our bodies matter and how we can cultivate a deep and rich theology around sex and gender.

#529 Modern Dating: How To Do It Well

Kait and JJ Tomlin from Heart of Dating join Juli to help singles navigate the ups and downs of modern dating.

#228: Intimacy After Infidelity

Can a couple’s sexual relationship survive and thrive after infidelity?

#526 How God Heals Us From Past Abuse and Trauma

Jennifer Michelle Greenberg shares her journey of healing and processing after decades long abuse at the hands of her father.

#525 Churches and Porn: What isn’t Working and How to Change it

Sam Black explains how the Church can become a safe and healing place for those struggling with pornography.

#524 Her Freedom Journey: A Powerful New Book Helping Women Overcome Porn And Sexual Shame

Introducing “Her Freedom Journey”, Juli and Joy’s brand new book!

#523 How Past Family Patterns Impact the Way You Love Today

“How We Love” authors, Kay and Milan Yerkovich, join Juli to explain how understanding attachment styles can improve relationships.

#522 The Paradox of Hope and Brokenness: Jesus, Depression and SSA

Brenna Blain explains how coming to the end of herself led her to a place desperate enough to long for God Himself, not just His healing.

#519 Why we Need to be Better at Caring for Divorced People in the Church

Laura Petherbridge shares her experience as a divorcee and explains how to walk in love and empathy to those who have experienced divorce.

#510 Influencer Anh Lin on Overcoming Trauma and Living a Beautiful Life

Accidental influencer and author of “Forever Home”, Anh Lin, shares her story of journeying through trauma and brokenness to healing.

#508 What Does Healthy Masculinity Actually Look Like?

What can we learn from the lives of the heroes of the faith?

#507 What You Need To Know About The Gender Conversation

John and Sarah Stonestreet explore some of the underlying beliefs surrounding sexuality in our culture.

#506 How To Make Sense Of Grief And God’s Goodness

Pastors Ed and Lisa Young of Fellowship Church join Juli for a moving, faith-filled conversation about the loss of their daughter, Lee-Beth.

#490 How Do You Go From Being Stuck in Bondage to True Freedom?

What does it really take to go from death to life? How are we truly transformed? Jonathan Daugherty joins Juli to discuss his new book.

#488 What Does the Bible Really Say About Same-Sex Marriage?

What is the Biblical essence of marriage and who is it for? Preston Sprinkle discusses his new book “Does the Bible Support Same-Sex Marriage?”

#316: Sorry Mom & Dad, the “Sex Talk” Doesn’t Work

Juli and Hannah explain what it looks like to teach your kids about biblical sexuality in our current cultural moment.

#438: How Your Story Becomes Sacred in the Hands of Jesus

Glenn Packiam joins Juli to talk about how the biblical metaphor of ordinary table bread reveals God’s...

Webinar Series: Sex & the Single Christian, Pt 2

How To Ditch the Counterfeits & Find True Intimacy Part 2 in this webinar series Therapist and life coach Dawn Jones is back to tell us the truth about counterfeit intimacy and how to recover from trauma like porn, abuse, and even your "friends" on social media....

#421: “God, Sex, and Your Marriage”-Juli Answers Your Questions

You're starting to see how sexual intimacy is a reflection of covenant love. But what does that actually look like in your sex...

#418: What Is Sexual Intimacy Supposed To Look Like in Marriage?

Imagine that you and your spouse are building a jigsaw puzzle, but you don’t know what the picture on the front of the box looks...

#416: How God Uses Heartache to Prepare You for Your True Calling

Dr. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel join Juli to share about Redeeming Heartache—a new book and tool (think Enneagram or DISC) to...

#413: The Perfect Parent Is the One Who Knows They Need Jesus

Dave and Ann Wilson get real about the messiness of parenting. They'll share how they learned to bring others around them, to learn...

#411: The Unlikely Means God Uses To Bring Beauty From Ashes

What are the unlikely (often unwelcome) means that God uses to heal us? Join us to find out and discover the power of being fully...

#403: How Do I Reconcile God’s Goodness with Sexual Pain & Injustice?

How can we reconcile the pain of sexual abuse with faith in a loving God?

#402: If God Made My Body “Good,” Why Does It Cause So Much Pain?

Juli is joined by author and apologist Sam Allberry to share how we can reconcile the goodness of our bodies (which are created by...

#401: Why “Love Is Love” Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means

Black Lives Matter. Love is love. Hate has no home here. A thread of truth—truth deeply rooted in Christianity—runs through these...

#398: How Trauma-Informed Care Helps Your Brain, Body & Relationships

“Trauma-informed care” is more than just a pop psychology buzzword. Join Juli and her guest to learn about the experiences that we...

#393: Practical Wisdom for Dating & Friendship

Can we get practical about dating? Juli and author Eric Demeter put aside the Christian dating subculture and get super...

#387: Life, Intimacy and Loving Your Body After Breast Cancer & Reconstruction

Kim Harms was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her fortieth birthday. In this episode, Juli grabs...

#385: How To Wrestle With God Over Questions of Sex & Sexuality

Come deconstruct with us for 40 minutes or so. Yep, that's right. If we can’t ask hard questions about the...

#378: How One Church Learned To Embrace the Beauty of Broken

Imagine there is a sign on the door of your church that says, “Please leave your sexual brokenness on the steps...

#374: Jackie Hill Perry on the Trustworthiness of God

Your marriage, your sexuality, wounds from your past, or things you can't see yet ... what do you struggle to trust God with? In...

Webinar: Does Your Sex Life Have Shades of Gray?

Why are some Christians okay with sex toys, masturbation, and cohabitation while others believe it's wrong to kiss before marriage? Whether you're single or married, honoring God with your sexuality means discerning the dangers of both license and legalism in the...

#283: I Was the Abuser

Are you, or someone you love, a recovering sex offender? If so, this conversation is for you. In this...

#210: Enjoying Intimacy in Your Golden Years

It’s no secret that aging changes us. Our bodies don’t work the way they used to. Sex doesn’t work the way it used to. What once happened easily is now difficult and awkward. Is it time to close the chapter on sex? Not so fast! Join Juli and her guests as they...

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