Your Healing Journey

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?

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...

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.

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.

#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?

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?

#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!”

#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.

#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.

#558 Christians Need To Change The Way They Talk About Married Sex

Juli shares a conversation she had with the late Dr. Doug Rosenau talking about the beauty of sex in marriage.

#557 Understanding The Harm of Purity Culture and How to Move Forward

Dr. Camden Morgante breaks down purity culture myths, and shares how churches can embrace a more appropriate way of talking about sexuality.

#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.

How To Tell if Your Spouse Is Truly Repentant

After a betrayal, how can you know if your spouse is truly repentant? Juli unpacks a recent conversation with Jeremy Smith, LPC, as he shares what to look for.

#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.

#521 How to Know if Your Marriage can Recover from Betrayal

Jeremy Smith, LPC discusses how he is helping couples heal their marriages and achieve deep, lasting change as individuals and together.

#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.

#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.

#446: How Much More of Your Sexuality Will You Let God Reclaim in 2023?

Juli shares thoughts on 2022, on having hard conversations about sexuality, and how to ask God to use painful circumstances to grow your character.

#445: Give the Gift of Seeing the Good in What You Have

Is your cup half full or half empty? Either way, don’t miss this conversation with Juli and Hannah!

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

Glenn Packiam talks about how the biblical metaphor of ordinary table bread reveals God’s redemption and healing in our (ordinary) lives.

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

What are the unlikely (often unwelcome) means that God uses to heal us?

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

Sam Allberry shares how we can reconcile the goodness of our bodies with the shame and pain we feel about the ways we’ve misused them.

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

Learn about the experiences we don’t just “get over” or forget about—and the first steps you can take toward healing your body and your brain.

#395: How to Be Intentional to Care For Your Mental Health & Wellness

One in 3 Americans report experiencing symptoms of clinical depression. How about you?

Don’t Waste the Pain

Practically every conversation I’ve had in the last week has contained a phrase like, “These are strange times.” Strange times, indeed. Never in our lives have we walked through so much uncertainty. Our health, careers, and security all seem to be dangling on a...

#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.

Forgiveness is Hard, Grace is Harder

We spend a lot of time as Christ-followers talking about forgiving one another. After all, Jesus taught the importance of forgiveness, saying that our Heavenly Father will not forgive us if we fail to forgive each other. That’s pretty heavy! While forgiveness is a...

#250: Healing After Abortion

In this episode you’ll hear stories of hope, healing and redemption after abortion. Let’s break the silence!

#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.

How to Choose a Wise Counselor

(Presione aquí para leer en español) All your own efforts and gumption, your prayers and advice-seeking, your reading and research—you've tried it all, and still your struggle persists. You've reached it: the point at which you know you need help. You need a...

#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.

¿Es necesario el perdón para la sanidad?

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

#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.

Q&A: Will I ever be able to heal from sexual trauma?

Is the fight to heal from sexual trauma as hopeless as it often feels?

I Was Sexually Abused. Now, God Is Restoring My Identity

How does sexual abuse impact the way we view ourselves? A sexual abuse survivor shares her journey towards healing.

#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.

#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.

Q&A: Past Sexual Trauma Inhibits My Ability to Enjoy Sex. Is There Hope That I Can Ever Heal?

When trauma is in your past, is sexual enjoyment possible?

#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.

Help! I’m in a Sexless Marriage!

There are many reasons why couples are in sexless marriages. In most cases, one or both spouses are not happy about it.

#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.

#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?

#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.

#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.

#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.

Webinar Series: 3 Conversations To Help You Heal From Sexual Trauma, Pt 3

From Sexual Trauma to Sexual Intimacy (It Takes Two) Part 3 in this webinar series In this final conversation, Juli talks with Matt Gutbrod, a sexual abuse survivor, and his wife, Victoria, a marriage and family therapist, about how couples can practice empathy and...

Webinar Series: 3 Conversations To Help You Heal From Sexual Trauma, Pt 2

What Is Sexual Trauma & How Does It Affect You? Part 2 in this webinar series If you're in Florida, find Aline-Vanya Guillaume at TherapyTerrace.com Sexual Trauma & It's Effect On Marriage an article by Aline-Vanya Guillaume, LPSW Unwanted by Jay...

Webinar Series: 3 Conversations To Help You Heal From Sexual Trauma, Pt 1

Your Abuse Story: How To Tell, What To Tell, & Why It Matters Part 1 in this webinar series Juli Slattery and Dawn Scott Damon talk about the reasons we don't share our abuse stories. We can be accused of lying or exaggerating. We're met with silence. Our pain is...

#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.

#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.

#325: BONUS! When Sex Hurts, Pelvic Floor Therapy Can Help

Could a pelvic physical therapist help you?

JWJ Listening Guide: Conversations that Heal

This Java Pack is a Christian leader’s guide to addressing sexual pain. As Christians, we often spend a lot of time debating what we should believe about sexuality. We may devote some time to ensuring we are personally honoring God with our own sexual choices....

Webinar: How Can God Be Good If…?

Our beliefs about sexuality begin and end with our beliefs about God. Is He trustworthy? Is His Word reliable? Why wouldn't a loving God embrace me just the way I am? In this webinar, Juli and Dr. Jo Vitale, a Christian apologist, talk about how acknowledging the...

#40: Bonus! What Do You Fear?

What do you do with the worry that keeps you up at night?

#306: When You Can’t Wait Another Day

What do you do when you find yourself in a situation you don’t like, didn’t sign up for, and can’t wait to be done with?

#298: Bonus! Sexual Identity is Big, Identity As a Child of God is Bigger

In this episode, Juli continues her conversation with Laurence Koo.

#296: An Insider’s Story of Human Trafficking

Juli’s guest today is a trafficking survivor who now helps people better understand the underground world of human trafficking.

#291: Will You Trade Your Comfort Food for The Comforter?

Juli and her guest talk about how fasting from sugar (or whatever yourun to) hones our hunger for Jesus, the only One who can break strongholds.

#288: Max Lucado Says #MeToo

As a survivor of sexual abuse, Max Lucado has a compassionate response to the #MeToo and #ChurchToo movements.

#279: Why You Feel Shame When Your Spouse Cheats

Join us to hear where to find help, what healthy boundaries look like, and how to begin to rebuild trust and intimacy in your marriage.

#277: Children, Teens, and Sexual Abuse

What constitutes abuse? When do you report it? Juli and her guest tackle these tough questions and more in this Java with Juli.

Shame Doesn’t Have the Final Word

Most women bask in the comment “You look so young!” but not Jeni. Why? Because she is young … too young to be the mom of a six-year-old girl. When Jeni goes to her daughter’s kindergarten class, she feels out of place with every other mom, many of whom are more than a...

#274: Vulnerability, Infidelity & God’s Redemption

For Jessica McDaniel, infidelity as a woman meant double the shame.

#273: Tell Someone You’re Broken

If you’re ever going to heal, you have to tell someone you’re broken.

#272: From Sexual Exploitation to Freedom (Harmony’s Story)

Pull up a chair and join us for a remarkable story of God’s healing power and redemption.

#271: The Truth (and Lies) About Infertility

One in seven couples struggles with infertility –and it’s easy to make some pretty hurtful assumptions about them if they’re not public about it.

#265: The Hard (and Hopeful) Truth About Losing a Spouse

God created our bodies to become one in marriage in a very physical and neurological way.

#254: Sex, Race & Healing: How We’re the Same and Different

We have a lot to learn from one another!

Webinar: Tackling Shame

One of the most common themes in the questions we receive at Authentic Intimacy is shame. What is it? Where does it come from? How do I get rid of it? Can God really forgive every sin? If so, why do I still have so much shame? In this webinar, we address these issues...

#252: Finding Your Voice

Join Juli and Sandi Patty for a conversation about embracing God’s healing and restoration.

#251: Praying with Honesty and Abandon

Want to go deeper in your intimate relationships? Join us for Java with Juli.

Pure Sadness and a Better Way Forward

A thoughtful reponse to Pure by Linda Kay Klein.

#224: Sexuality & Surrender

On this Java with Juli, Juli sits down with Matt & Laurie Krieg to hear what they’ve learned about surrender and sexuality in their marriage.

#215: Miscarriage & Infertility

Dr. Juli Slattery is joined by two brave women who give voice to those who have struggled with infertility and miscarriage.

#202: Childhood Trauma and How It Impacts You

This conversation will show you how trauma not only occurs in relationships, but also finds healing there.

#201: Healing From Abuse and Sexual Trafficking

Healing from abuse and sexual trafficking is difficult, but possible.

#105: Out of the Shadows

Meet two strong survivors of church leadership abuse as they discuss the signs and settings that may put you, or your children, at risk.

God’s Healing Stinks

Martha’s simple protest represents what so many of us have felt when the Lord is poised to bring healing and redemption.

Don’t Try This Alone with Toni Collier, #586

Hear encouragement and practical wisdom on finding safe people, breaking toxic patterns, and walking with God and others toward healing.

Sex Therapy: What Is It, and Why Should You Go?, #324

Juli sits down with certified sex therapist Josh Spurlock to explore what Christian sex therapy really is—and what it isn’t.

How To Trust God With the Hardest Parts of Your Story, #573

Discover how surrender is one of the most courageous acts of trust—and the beginning of real healing. Grab your Java and listen in!

Q&A: How do I start to heal after my spouse’s affair?

How do you heal after the betrayal of a spouse?

#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.

#514 How Deconstruction and Divorce Rocked a Young Couple’s Life

Chris and Stephanie Teague, the musical duo behind Out of the Dust, share how their marriage fell apart and how God put it back together.

#492 How Human Trafficking Causes Us to Rethink What We Believe About God

Author Charles Martin unpacks some of the realities of human trafficking, what it means to be broken, and what it takes to find freedom.

#458 Why Women Are Leaving the Church (And How To Find Your Way Back)

Join us for a conversation about why we’ve been rethinking church—and why it may be time for you to go back.

#441: Understanding God’s Heart for Food and Freedom

Are you ready to end that toxic relationship in your life — your love-hate relationship with food?

#331: Say Goodbye to Labels

Juli and her guest, Esther Fleece Allen talk about our identity. In His Word, God has told us exactly who we are. It’s time to believe.

#311: Where Is God When We Suffer?

Sometimes life gets so hard, we doubt that Jesus is still with us. Did he abandon us?

Taming the Tongue on Groundhog Day

I’ve heard a lot of people comment that life right now feels like the movie “Groundhog Day”—the same thing over and over again with no end in sight. While there are blessings in having our lives slow down, there are also tensions and frustrations that overflow out of...

Learning To Be a Promise-Breaker

Has anyone ever told you that it may be healthy to break your promises? No, I’m not talking about going back on your word or taking your wedding vows lightly. I’m referring to a different category of vows … the kind of promises that people rarely acknowledge. Our most...

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