Freedom from Sexual Sin

#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.

#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!

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...

#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?

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.

#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?

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

Is there hope for you in your struggle with porn?

#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.

#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!

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.

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...

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?...

Masturbation: Is It Wrong?

Is masturbation wrong?

Masturbation and Widowhood

Many grieving spouses, especially those who experienced joyful sexual intimacy in marriage, are left asking, “What do I do with my sexual desires now?”

#551 How Keeping Secrets Keeps Us in Shame

Jason VanRuler, author of “Get Past Your Past”, joins Juli to share some insights about secrecy and why it’s worth us living in the light.

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.

#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.

#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.

#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.

Q&A: Is Masturbation a Sin?

Is masturbation a sin?

#469 Porn, Rape Culture, and Why The Battle Against Sexual Assault Starts at Home

Dr. John Foubert discusses some of the reasons rape numbers are so high, and what needs to be done to prevent sexual assault from happening.

#434: Is Sexual Sin More Than Just Your Behavior?

As new creations in Christ, what does it look like to bring our sexual desires under His lordship?

A Road Map to Sexual Integrity in the Midst of Sexual Brokenness

Do you want to know the question that keeps me up at night? It’s this: How can I honor God with my sexuality in the face of my sexual brokenness and unmet desires? At Authentic Intimacy, we often use words like sexual wholeness or sexual integrity instead of sexual...

#405: How To Be Broken and Used by God (At the Same Time)

Cory Morgan joins Juli to share how his brokenness became an opportunity to bring others alongside him on the journey toward sexual integrity.

COVID-19 and Porn: A Quick Fix But No Solution

(Presione aquí para leer en español). Since COVID-19 the pornography industry has seen a massive increase in website traffic. On March 24th, one major site announced that their premium content would be free to all visitors resulting in a massive increase of 18.5%. The...

Webinar: Pornography: Help for Spouses & Parents

The desires that lead to sexual addiction are not wrong. Men and women who find themselves caught up in porn, reading books like Fifty Shades of Grey, or in a sexual chat room got there because their healthy God-given desires have been twisted. We are supposed to...

#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.

#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.

Q&A: What Should I Do If I Discover My Spouse Looking at Porn?

What do you do when you discover your spouse watches porn?

Q&A: Is Porn Sinful?

Is porn sinful?

#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.

Overcoming Addiction: The Crucial Element You Might Be Missing

What does it mean to be “in Christ,” and how does this lead to healing and freedom?

#211: Understanding Pornography Addiction

Jonathan Daughtery of Be Broken Ministries shares his story and why he believes people keep returning to “lustland.”

Q&A: Is It My Responsibility to Meet My Spouse’s Sexual Needs?

Is it your responsibility to meet your spouse’s sexual needs?

Masturbarse: ¿Está mal?

Ya que mi trabajo consiste en hablar con mujeres acerca del sexo, hay pocas preguntas que no haya escuchado y que no haya respondido. Sin embargo, hay una pregunta muy común que no me gusta responder. ¿Está bien masturbarse? Esta pregunta es un poco complicada porque...

“¿La masturbación es pecado?” Puede que estés haciendo la pregunta equivocada

Siempre que hablo con un grupo de personas sobre sexualidad, trato de dejar tiempo para una sesión de preguntas y respuestas anónimas. No importa quién esté escuchando, joven o viejo, hombre o mujer, casado o soltero, estoy segura de que me preguntarán sobre la...

“Is Masturbation a Sin?” You May Be Asking the Wrong Question

(Presione aquí para leer en español.) Whenever I speak to a group of people about sexuality, I try to include time for an anonymous Q&A session. No matter who is listening, young or old, male or female, married or single, I am sure to be asked about masturbation:...

#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.

#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.

Stop Trying So Hard!

Several years ago, I met with a spiritual mentor with whom I shared an ongoing battle with a particular sin. We had been meeting every month for over a year, yet I was still tempted by the same sin. I didn’t feel like I was making any spiritual progress! I asked her,...

#275: Finding Freedom from Unwanted Desires

Will you sit awhile with your brokenness? It can be a roadmap to healing.

#258: Your Questions About Pornography

Dr. Juli Slattery and her guest, Jonathan Daugherty, answer YOUR questions about pornography and marriage.

#241: Women Struggle With Porn Too

Do you think women don’t get addicted to porn? Think again.

#59: Pulling Back the Shades

Juli and guests discuss underlying issues in our culture around female sexuality, and how women’s questions are answered in the book Pulling Back The Shades.

#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.

AI & Porn: The Attachment Crisis No One Sees Coming, #566

We’re exploring the impact of modern porn, including its ties to fantasy, gaming, and a distorted view of intimacy. (Don’t despair–there’s hope!)

#564 Why People Turn to Porn and How to Break the Cycle

Troy and Melissa Haas share their expertise around pornography addiction and what it takes to overcome it.

#549 What the Latest Research Shows About Porn

Nick Stumbo unpacks the surprising results of a recent study conducted by Barna on pornography use, and shares potential solutions.

#539 The Impact Of Shame And How To Overcome It

Curt Thompson, MD, author of “The Soul of Shame”, joins Juli to explain what shame is, why we experience it, and what to do with it.

Q&A: Is masturbation bad?

Is masturbation bad?

Q&A: Does my Spouse Watch Porn Because of me?

Is your spouse’s porn problem your fault?

#503 Lies, Pornography and Sex Addiction Almost Ended Their Marriage, Now They Help Others Find Hope

How do porn and sex addiction really affect a family?

#452 Porn Addiction in Marriage: How to Let God Redeem Your Story

When it comes to porn, the gender gap is closing.

#451 Porn Addiction and Women: Break the Silence, Bring the Hope

When it comes to porn, the gender gap is closing.

#369: Changing the Way We Talk About Porn (Because Women Struggle Too)

Juli, Joy, and Jonathan Daugherty sit down for a conversation about creating safe places for women to come forward and ask for help.

Three Things I (Wish I Hadn’t) Learned From Pornography

Here are three things I wish I hadn’t learned from pornography.

#334: What Your Pastor Needs to Know About Porn

This conversation is for pastors, husbands, wives, and anyone who has walked beside a loved one through porn addiction in marriage.

#187: Grace for the Bad (and Not-So-Bad) Girl

Bad girl or not-so-bad, we all need Jesus. Join Juli and Liz Curtis Higgs for an invitation to embrace His grace this Christmas season.

#176: When Men Are Addicted to Porn, Part 2

Join us for part two of this conversation with Jonathan Daugherty, founder of Be Broken Ministries.

#175: When Men Are Addicted to Porn, Part 1

Jonathan Daugherty, decided the journey to healing from sexual addiction was well worth the pain he would have to go through to get there.

#150: Is the Spark in Your Love Life a Counterfeit?

Hear how erotica is a counterfeit solution that will leave you feeling empty. Don’t settle for counterfeit. God wants you to have the real thing.

#20: Exposing Fifty Shades of Grey

Juli sits down with Dannah Gresh and Yvette Maher to discuss why erotica is dangerous.

#124: Why You Need to Address Pornography In Your Marriage and Home

Dr. Doug Weiss joins Dr. Juli Slattery to discuss practical ways you can address pornography in your home.

A Christian Mom, Her Sexual Addiction, and Forgiveness

Sexual addiction doesn’t always have the face you think it will.

Q&A: How Can I Love Someone Who Is Struggling with Sexual Sin and Brokenness?

How do you love someone struggling with sexual sin and brokenness?

Q&A: Are Sexual Sin and Sexual Brokenness the Same Thing?

Are Sexual Sin and Sexual Brokenness the Same Thing?

Cómo superar la vergüenza por pecados sexuales

¿Qué dice la Biblia sobre el perdón y nuestro bienestar?

Q&A: Why do I keep sinning?

Why do we sin even when we’re trying to stop?

Un Mapa Hacia la Integridad Sexual en Medio del Quebrantamiento Sexual

¿Quieres saber cuál es la pregunta que no me deja dormir? Es la siguiente: ¿Cómo puedo honrar a Dios con mi sexualidad en medio de mi quebrantamiento sexual y mis deseos insatisfechos? En Authentic Intimacy, a menudo usamos el término integridad sexual en lugar...

#482 Trying to Overcome a Sexual Addiction? Here’s Why You Can’t Do It Alone

Nate Larkin joins Juli to share his journey breaking free from an addiction to pornography that almost destroyed his marriage.

#479 More Than Just Behavior: Why Your Struggles With Sexual Sin Run Deeper Than You Think

What if facing your sexual struggles could lead to deeper healing? Juli and Jay Stringer, LMHC, talk about his research on desire.

3 Reasons To Invite Women Into Conversations About Sexual Brokenness

I opened my door and there she stood. She was nervous. I invited her inside my home, offered her a cup of coffee, and we sat down on my couch. I could see the hesitancy on her face as she fidgeted with her phone. I asked her to tell me a bit about her story. My new...

3 cosas que aprendí (y desearía no haberlo hecho) de la pornografía

Cuando estaba en quinto grado, mi amiga abrió mi laptop y me introdujo al mundo de la pornografía. En ese tiempo, yo no sabía que era la pornografía, pero lo que sí supe fue que era algo nuevo y emocionante. Pasarían...

Three Things To Remember About Sexual Sin & Grace

In the midst of my guilt and shame, frustration filled my mind. “I can’t believe I sinned… again. Does God hate me for my addiction? Will I ever find freedom?” Countless men and women I’ve talked to have asked similar questions. What are you supposed to do when you...

¿Qué deberías hacer si tu esposo ve pornografía?

“Anoche encontré a mi esposo viendo pornografía. Esta no es la primera vez que sucede. Me siento tan violada, como si nunca pudiera volver a compartir mi cuerpo con él. De todos modos, ¿por qué debería? ¡Nunca podré competir con la pornografía!” Si tu esposo ha estado...

Experience Freedom From Shame

I’ll never forget how I felt the first time I looked into the mirror after being date raped in college. I stood there naked, alone, and ashamed. I began to question God and His love for me. Soon after this moment, I cried out to God in a journal entry. I wrote, God do...

COVID-19 y pornografía: Una salida rápida, pero no una solución

Desde el inicio de COVID-19, la industria de la pornografía ha experimentado un aumento masivo en el tráfico de sitios web. El 24 de marzo, un sitio importante anunció que su contenido premium sería gratuito para todos los visitantes, lo que resultó en un aumento...

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