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#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?
#379: Is Your Love Life All That You Want It To Be?
Dr. Juli Slattery and Gary Thomas have a candid conversation about God’s good gift of knock-your-socks-off sex. That’s right – it’s God’s gift!
#378: How One Church Learned To Embrace the Beauty of Broken
In this episode, Juli talks with leaders from The Austin Stone Community Church.
#377: How to Care For a Friend (Or Yourself) When the Marriage Doesn’t Survive
Marriages don’t always survive the tough stuff. God still moves.
#376: What Does God’s Word Actually Say About Divorce and Remarriage?
What exactly qualifies for a biblical divorce?
#375: Juli & Jackie on How To Pursue Unity While Standing on Truth
In this after-the-show episode, Juli and Jackie share how they’ve experienced current events around social justice and disunity among Christians.
#374: Jackie Hill Perry on the Trustworthiness of God
In this episode, Juli sits down with Jackie Hill Perry for a conversation about how God’s holiness helps us trust Him.
#368: Aging Bodies Can Still Enjoy Sexuality. Are You Giving Up Too Soon?
According to our guest, many Boomer couples are giving up on sex way too early.
#351: Why Our Churches Need To Do Better at Valuing the Voices of Women
The women of the Bible have a lot to teach us.
#349: Bonus! You CAN Find Love Online. We’ll Help You Look
Whether your in your 20’s or in your 50’s, never married or single again, Margot Starbuck has done all the work for you.
#346: How to Cope When Your Spouse Struggles With Depression
Depression is not just your spouse’s issue—it’s YOUR issue, together.
#329: Addressing Tough Questions About Identity and Sexuality
HOW you answer these questions is important, but maybe not as important as HOW WELL you listen.
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
Dr. Gary Chapman and Linda Dillow join Juli to discuss how the dynamics of sexual intimacy change as we age.
#300: Christians Struggle with Sexual Addiction Too
Join Juli and Nick Stumbo for a conversation about overcoming addiction and the flawed thinking that good Christians don’t fall into sexual sin.
#283: I Was the Abuser
Listen in to hear how deep and radical the love of Jesus is and be challenged to offer that same love to others.
#250: Healing After Abortion
In this episode you’ll hear stories of hope, healing and redemption after abortion. Let’s break the silence!
#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...
#234: We Can Do THAT in the Bedroom?
Join us to learn how to discern where you might need to draw a line and where you might need to step out of your comfort zone.
#210: Enjoying Intimacy in Your Golden Years
Juli and her guests discuss the physical changes that happen as you age and how you can continue to enjoy intimacy and sex with your spouse.
#198: Sharing God’s Message for Sexuality
Juli and Hannah talk with Sanj Kalra about how to engage our communities, churches, and world with the truth of God’s design for sexuality.
#148: Is There a Man in the House?
Men, today is all for you! Dr. Gary Chapman answers your questions about sexual intimacy—as well a few questions your wives want answers to!
#136: How We Overcame an Affair: A Conversation with Jill and Mark Savage
On today’s Java with Juli, Juli sits down with Mark and his wife, Hearts at Home founder Jill Savage.
#99: Living With Crisis Pregnancy Choices
Is there any hope of releasing the guilt and shame? You’ll be amazed at God’s redemptive power as these two engaging stories unfold.
#32: Being a True Man: An Honest Discussion About A Man’s Struggle
An important conversation about sexuality, with vulnerable confessions of pornography use and sinful behavior from a Christian leader.
#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 parents.
#559 What if Male Sexuality Is More Complex Than We Think?
Dr. Corey Allan joins Juli for a very different conversation about male sexuality.
#548 How To Repair Your Relationships
John Van Epp, creator of the RAM theoretical model, shares what it takes to make your relationships stronger than ever.
#542 A Pastor, His Porn Problem, and How His Church Restored Him
Pastor Garrett Kell joins Juli on the podcast to talk about his years-long struggle with porn, coming clean, and how his church responded.
#541 Teaching Sexuality: Pitfalls, Purity Culture, and the Best Path Forward
Noah Filipiak joins Juli to share where he sees a need to provide the youth of today with a better framework for biblical sexuality.
#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.
#248 Gay Girl, Good God: Jackie Hill Perry’s Story
Jackie Hill Perry shares how God drew her to Himself and brought her out of a lesbian lifestyle.
#228: Intimacy After Infidelity
Can a couple’s sexual relationship survive and thrive after infidelity?
#518 Single Sexuality and the Unique Challenges of Widowhood
Dr. Carol Tanksley delves into the complexities faced by widows and sheds light on the emotional and psychological hurdles they face.
#515 Is Attraction Sinful? Unpacking Attachment, Safety, Love and Desire
Hannah Nitz joins Juli for a conversation all about attraction and desire.
#497 Trying to Heal? Here’s Why Knowing Your Story is Essential
Join Juli and Hannah as they revisit some common themes, topics and questions from this year’s most insightful Java with Juli episodes.
#489 Thinking About Divorce? You Might Want to Listen to This First
Is divorce the best option for you? Toni and Carey Nieuwhof discuss Toni’s book, “Before You Split.”
#363: Why Are Christians Afraid Of the LGBT+ Conversation?
Rachel Gilson discusses why it’s more important than ever to maintain a high view of scripture and know what the Bible says about our sexuality.
#257: How Trauma Affects Our Bodies & Souls
Whether you’ve experienced physical or emotional trauma, it always leaves a mark. Susie Larson joins Juli to discuss the path to healing when trauma runs deep.
#454 Mismatched in Sexual Desire? You May Be Closer Than You Think
If you’re married and experiencing huge gaps between your level of sexual desire and your spouse’s, this special re-air episode is for you.
#211: Understanding Pornography Addiction
Jonathan Daughtery of Be Broken Ministries shares his story and why he believes people keep returning to “lustland.”
#472 Embracing Grief: Why We Need to Connect Sadness, Gratitude, and Celebration
If Christ Himself took time to grieve, shouldn’t we?
Dr Greg and Erin Smalley join Juli on this episode of Java with Juli as they discuss the need to face and make sense of our pain so we can embrace real joy.
#471 How to Understand, Celebrate, and Leverage Neurological Differences in Relationships
What if you and someone you love just think differently?
#466 Enough is Enough: Recognizing and Combating Abusive Relationships
Is there a difference between a bad relationship and a harmful one?
#465 Love Dares: Using Playfulness to Build Sexual Intimacy
Juli and guest Dr. Jennifer Degler talk about how God gives the gift of sexual play to couples, and the practical (and fun!) ways you can connect with your spouse.
#464 Why We Need to Remember The Dignity of Singleness
Juli and Sam Allberry discuss the dignity of singleness, finding contentment in Christ, and the key to true friendship.
#459 How Sexual Abuse Affects You (And Why God Is Still Trustworthy)
Even if you’ve never been a victim of sexual assault, trust us, you know someone who has. This conversation is for you, too.
#457 How To Build a Flourishing (not Flawless) Sex Life You’ll Both Love
Take the guess work out of your sex life and learn how to tell (or show) your spouse what feels good in the bedroom.
#456 Overcoming Father Wounds: Trading My Pain for God’s Perfect Love
Kia Stephens shares how she traded the pain of what her earthly father couldn’t give her for the perfect love of her heavenly Father.
#455 How God Changed My Heart (Even After I Changed My Gender) with Laura Smalts
For most of her childhood, Laura wanted to be a boy. In this episode, she shares her remarkable story of desperation, hope and transformation.
#453 Teens Are Anxious, Sad and Lonely. Here’s How You Can Help
Join Juli and Dr. Mark Mayfield, an expert in suicide prevention, to learn what you can do to help the teens in your life feel seen, loved, and valued.
#449 How to Guide Your Kids Through Confusing Messages About Gender
Juli and her guest share wisdom and encouragement to help you give clear answers to your kids’ questions about their gender and the way God created them.
#447: Strengthen Your Marriage Today (and Be Ready for Whatever 2023 May Bring)
Juli Slattery and Gary Thomas share wisdom and insight to keep your marriage together when the storms of life threaten to rip it apart.
#444: A Heart Set Free From Shame and Lies Is a Gift
Our long-awaited Savior came to set us free from sin and shame. Will you exchange your heart for His?
#433: Can You Be Gay and Follow Jesus? with Greg Coles
Greg Coles on the title of his book, “Single, Gay, Christian”.
#429: How To Find Love When Dating Has Changed with Jonathan Pokluda
Juli and her guest Jonathan “JP” Pokluda sit down to talk about finding love in a world where dating has changed.
#425: Bonus! How To Build Community & Friendships with Intention and Grace
If you’re looking for practical wisdom to help you create meaningful connection with others, this episode is for you!
#424: A 54-Year Friendship That Broke Through Cross-Cultural Barriers
In the late 60s, in the South, these men weren’t “supposed” to become friends.
#263: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure, Part 2
In part two of this conversation, you’ll hear about the other two legs of the “sexual desire triangle” with Dr. Jennifer Degler.
#262: Experiencing Sexual Pleasure, Part 1
Join Dr. Juli Slattery for this two-part conversation about how to prime your body, mind and soul to receive and respond to sexual pleasure.
#214: Answers To Your Questions About Sex, with Dr. Juli Slattery & Linda Dillow
You asked, we answered! Join Dr. Juli Slattery and Linda Dillow as they answer questions from our Authentic Intimacy inbox.
#416: How God Uses Heartache to Prepare You for Your True Calling
You’re invited to look closely at your own story and see how God can redeem every part of your journey.
#414: Good Marriages Often Get Off to a Rocky Start (& Why It’s OK)
Even good marriages can get off to a rocky start.
#406: Every Couple Has a Sexual Dance. What Does Yours Say About You?
Every couple has a dance—we dance around our wounds and insecurities, both inside and outside the bedroom. Don’t believe it? Listen in!
#399: Why Questions About Sex Cause You to Question God
Juli and Hannah talk about how questions around sex always lead us to bigger, more important questions about God.
#397: How To Help Families Navigate Questions About Gender Identity
Juli continues her conversation with Dr. Mark Yarhouse about how parents can stay close to a child who is questioning his or her gender.
#385: How To Wrestle With God Over Questions of Sex & Sexuality
Juli and Hannah discuss the pain caused by misapplied Christian teaching and when we don’t allow others to wrestle with sexual pain and brokenness.
#383: What Do I Do With Disappointment in Marriage?
Disappointment is common to every marriage, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of intimacy.
#382: Why We’re Not Afraid to Ask Hard Questions About Sex & Christianity
Hear why Christianity can not only withstand the toughest questions, but how they can become signposts that point people to Jesus.
#381: “Show It Off” or “Cover It Up”: Messages That Shape Our Body Image
What messages have you been told about your body and your sexuality?
#36: What Kind of Love Are You Making?
If there is one place in the Bible that gives women permission to have fun, to explore and to enjoy sexual pleasure, it’s the poetic Song of Solomon.
#372: How To Recognize Domestic Abuse
In this episode, Juli invites Dr. Ramona Probasco — a psychologist and now also a certified domestic abuse counselor — to share her story.
#366: No More Pushing Past the Pain! God Cares About Your Sexual Pleasure
What do you do when sex hurts?
#365: How To Create a Language That Brings Meaning to Your Lovemaking
Dr. Doug Rosenau helps couples learn to talk about sex. Grab your spouse (this is a good one to listen to together) and join us!
#364: How to Work Your Way Back to Sexual Intimacy After Infidelity
After sexual infidelity, how do you know when to start having sex again?
#359: How To Help Women Speak Out Against Sexual Harassment
Like most victims or bystanders of sexual harassment, Tiffany Bluhm had everything to lose by telling the truth. (Spoiler alert: She did it anyway!)
#358: Sexuality, Spirituality, and Why We Settle For Counterfeit Intimacy
Mo (Isom) Aiken shares about the parallels between our spirituality and our sexuality, and our human inclination to settle for counterfeit intimacy.
#357: Emotional Safety: What It Is and Why You Need It
Dr. Joshua Straub shares what makes you an emotionally safe person. Are you willing to press into and sit with the emotions of another person?
#356: Sex & the City of God (What Life Looks Like When We Love God First)
In this episode, Juli talks with Carolyn Weber, author of “Sex and the City of God,” about what life looks like when we choose to love God first.
#352: How Purity Culture and Ravi Zacharias’ Abuse of Power Challenge Our Faith
How do we find answers? Let’s lean into God’s Word, not away. Grab your Java and join us.
#344: Standing Strong: Tackling Fear, Self-Doubt & Insecurity
Alli Worthington shares why the secret to strength, grace, and stepping into the dream God has planted in your heart is dependence on Him.
#343: Forgiving What You Can’t Forget
What does biblical forgiveness really look like?
#341: When Staying Married Feels Impossible
Does your marriage feel impossible? Find hope here.
#337: Questions You’re Too Embarrassed to Ask About Sex
A candid conversation about the difference between having sex and making love and putting the creativity back into your lovemaking.
#335: Teaching Our Kids a Biblical Worldview of Sexuality
How to help kids develop their worldview on sexuality—both in the opportunities you create and the opportunities born out of everyday life.
#140: The Story of A Rape Survivor
Grab your coffee and settle in for one of the most amazing accounts of God’s power and presence that you will ever hear.
#332: Parenting Your Kids Without Shame
Juli and David Eaton from Axis talk about how to offer kids a you-can-tell-me-anything environment in your home—and live up to it!
#328: Answers to Your Questions About Pornography
Whether you’re an addict, a spouse, or a friend walking this journey with a loved one, you’ll want to tune in to this Java with Juli.
#327: When Your Spouse Feels More Like a Roommate
Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley talk about tending to your heart during the busy, difficult, or painful seasons of life and marriage
#325: BONUS! When Sex Hurts, Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help
Could a pelvic physical therapist help you?
#323: Getting Over Our Fear of Opposite-Sex Friendships
Juli talks with author Bronwyn Lea about teaching men and women how to build intimate, non-romantic, and life-giving relationships.
#70: Stepping up as a Stepmom
Dig deep into the heart of boundaries, relationships, and love with someone else’s children in your life.
#321: Taking Your Marriage Back From Porn
One of the most painful experiences as a wife is learning of your husband’s porn addiction.
#319: Is Good Sex a “Right” in Marriage?
Juli and Hannah sit down for a conversation about whether it’s possible to have a good, Christian marriage and *not* be having sex.
#318: Why Are We Afraid to Touch?
Is it time to re-think the way we view touch?
#317: Bonus! Listen, Learn, and Give Grace (A Conversation About Race)
Join Juli and her friend Hasandra Heyward for a conversation that sets an example for how you can have conversations that heal.
#314: You, Your Brain, and Your Family Can Heal from Porn
A panel on pornography from our 2019 Reclaim Conference, featuring Jonathan Daugherty, Brennan McCarthy, and Courtney Maloney.
#312: Born Again This Way: Rachel’s Story
This is a conversation about being a gay Christian, but more importantly, it’s a conversation about wrestling with the question: Can I trust God?
#309: Getting Rid of the Mommy Guilt
A special conversation for moms of all ages and stages about the only way to become the moms we want to be.