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#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...

Webinar: When You & Your Spouse Disagree

If you're living with another person and sharing life with them, conflict is definitely going to happen. But could you believe that fighting could be good for marriage? Join Hannah as she talk with Greg & Erin Smalley and they share from their experience as...

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...

#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?...

Webinar: When You Feel Like Quitting

For many of us, the small sentence "I feel like quitting" can jump into our minds often. When we are in the middle of a hard season, tough situation, or even just a long day, life can feel too heavy. Can you relate to wanting to quit when it comes to your marriage...

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,...

Webinar: Sexual Discipleship

In every church, in every row are men and women who carry secrets and questions about sexuality, sexual abuse, abortions, pornography, and sexual identity. The virtual silence on these topics reinforces the thinking that God doesn't deal with our sexuality. So we look...

Webinar: Why Your Husband Needs You

Many women would use the word "helper" to describe their role as a wife, but why is being an encourager so important? Dr. Juli Slattery and Shaunti Feldhahn will address the vitally important message of encouraging your husband, and how vulnerable our men are to...

Webinar: How To Grow Closer To God

We make resolutions all the time--we're going to be stronger, healthier, wiser, more intentional, etc. But, do you think about making resolutions that grow your spiritual life? In this webinar, Linda Dillow teaches how you can grow closer to God. Linda shares from her...

#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...

Webinar: What Your Husband Really Wants for Christmas

"Christmas shopping for my husband is always a challenge. He's a particular guy. He takes hours to pick out a gym bag, and days to choose a watch. On my own, I never get it right. He's also the kind of guy who usually buys what he needs and doesn't wait for Christmas....

Webinar: When Your Greatest Fears Come True

Can you think of your greatest fear? Perhaps it's your husband getting into pornography, finding out you've been cheated on, watching your kids walk away from the Lord, or great harm being done to you. When your worst fear comes true, how do you continue to walk in...

#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...

Webinar: When You Don’t Trust Your Spouse

Would you describe your marriage as hurting? Have you walked through a situation or affair that has broken your trust in your husband or wife? Are you wanting things to get better but aren't even sure where to start? Most marriages have likely experienced broken trust...

#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...

Webinar: Making Fireworks in the Bedroom

Join Dr. Juli Slattery and Hannah Nitz as they have a practical conversation about growing sexual intimacy in your marriage. They'll dive into ways you and your spouse can celebrate the covenant of marriage in the bedroom and grow closer together as husband and...

Webinar: How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex

This webinar is a down to earth discussion between Dr. Juli Slattery and Dannah Gresh about when and how to talk to your kids about sex.

#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...

#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...

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