Authentic Intimacy

#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.

#297: Finding Freedom in the Midst of Brokenness

Laurence Koo, guest speaker at our upcoming Reclaim Conference, shares what freedom looks like when you experience same-sex attraction.

How To Rebuild Intimacy After Infidelity

Should a couple who experienced infidelity give up on sex? Or is there a way to approach sex that feels safe and honest for both parties?

#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.

#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.

#486 Teaching Sexual Discipleship: How to Walk in Truth and Love with LGBTQ+ Kids

Kelly Urbon discusses the work she is doing in counseling parents of those who identify as LGBTQ+, and explains why this work is so necessary.

Why We Don’t Experience Victory

I recently spoke with a young woman who despises herself because of her continual struggle with lust and pornography. She’s tried to obey God and run away from sin only to find herself falling into it once again. I’ve met other people who feel similar discouragement...

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

This conversation is absolutely critical to sexual discipleship—not just for our children, but for our own sexual integrity as well.

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

Join us as we seek to better understand the complexity beneath gender dysphoria.

How To Help Little Ones Celebrate How God Made Their Bodies

We're happy to welcome Francie Winslow back to the blog. You can learn more from Francie at her website. I was cuddled up with my youngest son on the couch when the well-known cartoon “Blues Clues” popped up on the screen. Along with flashy colors came a classic tune,...

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

Could masturbation be an issue of spiritual maturity for some of us—whether we’re married or single?

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

Juli sits down with Dawn Scott Damon, author of When a Woman You Love Was Abused, to share wisdom and insight for husbands.

How Do We Tell Good From Evil?

Is it wrong to live together before marriage? Does gender really matter? Is it wrong to support gay marriage? These are the types of questions that we often get asked at Authentic Intimacy. Perhaps more than ever, many Christians are confused about right and wrong....

How Pornography Impacts Intimacy and Marriage

Pornography is often framed as a “private” habit, but in reality, porn deeply disrupts the foundation of intimacy and trust in marriage.

#555 Can You Have A Great Marriage Without Sex? Juli Answers Your Questions

Join Juli and Hannah for a brief exploration of good biblical theology on sex and marriage.

#554 Sex and the Female Body: How to Swap Shame For Celebration

Francie Winslow, joins Juli to explain how she is learning to embrace the goodness of God’s design for sex.

#552 When You Want Sex More Than Your Husband Does

Sheri Mueller, LCPC, author of “I Want Him to Want Me”, joins Juli to share insights, wisdom, and encouragement.

The Five Key Bonding Forces in Healthy Relationships

“We have to be actively engaged in running the relationships that we have.” – John Van Epp

Struggling With Sexual Intimacy? You Might Need A “Sex Break”

Is it ever a good idea to take a break from having sex with your spouse? Juli explains why the answer might be yes.

#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.

Q&A: How Do I Know if My Spouse Is Repentant After a Betrayal?

How do you know if your spouse is repentant after a betrayal?

#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

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

Q&A: How Do I Learn to Trust My Spouse Again After an Affair?

How do you learn to trust again when your spouse has had an affair?

Q&A: Is There Any Hope for Me in My Struggle with Porn?

Is there hope for you in your struggle with porn?

What Do I Do With My Sexual Desires?

“What do I do with my sexual desire?” I’ve heard this question from men and women of every age, from those who have never married and from those who find themselves “single again.” I have also heard this question from married people who, for one reason or another, do...

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

Join us for this incredible story of how God answered Linda’s cry, “God, don’t waste my pain!”

#156: How To Keep Your Heart Open When You Don’t Feel Emotionally Safe

Grab your Java and join us for a little “heart care.”

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

Friends meet legitimate needs for companionship, spiritual growth, encouragement, and recreation—but when do they become unhealthy?

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

If the idea of reading your Bible on your own—just you and Jesus—makes you nervous, this word is for you.

#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?

#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 are still unsure of where you fit in the pro-life/pro-choice divide?

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

Join Juli and BEMA host Marty Solomon to learn how to find the treasure in your Bible that you’ve been reading past all these years!

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

Hear how God meets you in the messiness, why your anger is a good thing, and all about His promise to complete the work He started in you.

#65: Why Healing Takes Time, with Francine Rivers

Author Francine Rivers shares how her own story of brokenness and healing after an abortion influenced her fictional writing.

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

Millennial marriages are vulnerable to pornography like no generation before them — but there is good news!

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

You’ve got this, Momma! You don’t need to be afraid to share God’s design for sexuality with your young children.

#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.

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

In this episode, Juli continues her conversation with Preston Sprinkle.

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

Join us for this two-part series with Preston Sprinkle about science, Scripture, and the pain experienced by transgender people.

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

Helpful advice to help you bring your hard questions to Him and—here’s the hard part—to LISTEN for His answer.

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

No matter what you’re facing in your life right now, if you have doubts about whether or not God is good, grab your Java and pull up a chair.

#326: Gen Z and Gender Identity

Understand how Gen Z perceives gender, and how to walk alongside a young person you love who is struggling.

#310: Is God Sexist?

Is God sexist? Does he value men more than he values women?

Porn Affects You, Even if You Don’t Look At It

The sad truth is that the damage of porn goes far beyond the person consuming it and also affects their relationships, the people in their lives, and culture as a whole.

What’s the Purpose of Your Sexuality, Really?

Every opinion you have about sexual issues is rooted in a larger narrative of what you believe about sex—and ultimately, God.

Breaking Free from Sexual Addiction

Sometimes I joke about things I am "addicted" to. Coffee and dark chocolate are definitely on the list. Honestly, we are all addicted to something—there are things in life we just can't seem to get by without. You may be addicted to your husband's affection, a daily...

#159: When Your Child Struggles With Gender

If your child is making choices you don’t agree with, this episode is for you!

#247: Healthy Conversations With Kids About Sex

Join Juli and Julie for this light-hearted and fun coffee shop conversation about parenting.

#229: Sex, Teens, & Parenting

Join Dr. Juli Slattery to hear how to talk with your teenagers about sexuality, sexual choices and God’s design.

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?...

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