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Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and Sex

Dr. Juli Slattery and Authentic Intimacy®

Dr. Juli Slattery sits down with guests over coffee and you get to join them. We have honest conversations about sex, marriage, intimacy, singleness, and God"s design for sexuality. Java with Juli is an outreach of Authentic Intimacy.

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#553 Divorce and Separation: How to Know What to Do

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2025/02/10

When a marriage is in crisis, it can be hard to know what the next step should be. Is divorce the only option? Are there other steps available that couples often miss? Dr. Greg Smalley, Vice President of Marriage and Family Formation at Focus on the Family, joins Juli to talk about some of the options couples can explore. Guest: Dr. Greg Smalley Focus on the Family Website Java with Juli: #489 Thinking About Divorce? You Might Want to Listen to This First Java with Juli: #519 Why we Need

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#552 When You Want Sex More Than Your Husband Does

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2025/02/03

It’s reported that 20-30% of marriages have a higher-desire wife and lower-desire husband. This means that while many women may wish their husbands requested less sex, there are also many women who experience the opposite. For the woman who wants her husband to want sex a little more, Sheri Mueller, LCPC, author of “I Want Him to Want Me”, joins Juli to share insights, wisdom, and encouragement. Guest: Sheri Mueller, LCPC Sheri’s Website: marriagetrac.com Sheri’s Instagram: @growthtrac Book: I

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#551 How Keeping Secrets Keeps Us in Shame

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2025/01/27

What secret are you keeping? Many of us keep secrets to protect ourselves. But secrets also hide us from others. They can prevent us from being fully known and fully loved. 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. Guest: Jason VanRuler Website: jasonvr.com Instagram: @jason.vanruler Book: Get Past Your Past by Jason VanRuler Java with Juli: #539 The Impact Of Shame And How To Overcome It Java

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#550 What to Do When Sex is Painful

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2025/01/20

Sexual pain makes sex challenging, stressful, and a source of tension rather than a source of pleasure. Sadly, it’s a very present reality for many couples, and one that can quickly erode sexual intimacy for years or even decades. Many women are told to ‘watch porn’, ‘drink wine’, or ‘relax’, with no clear diagnosis found and no real solution given. Today’s guest, Jess Setiz, knows this reality all too well. Now a trauma-informed pelvic health practitioner, Jess struggled through painful sex for 8

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#549 What the Latest Research Shows About Porn

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2025/01/13

How many men and women consume porn on a regular basis? How common is porn use within the church? How is porn affecting us? Nick Stumbo, Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, unpacks the surprising results of a recent study conducted by Barna on pornography use, and shares potential solutions. Guest: Nick Stumbo, Pure Desire Ministries Website: puredesire.org Instagram: @puredesirepdmi Beyond the Porn Phenomenon Report Java with Juli: #542 A Pastor, His Porn Problem, and How

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#548 How To Repair Your Relationships

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2025/01/06

What does it take to have good friendships, healthy family relationships, or a strong marriage? John Van Epp, creator of the RAM theoretical model, has some strong and well-researched ideas about what it takes to make your relationships stronger than ever. Guest: Dr. John Van Epp John’s Website: lovethinks.com Book: Endgame: The Church's Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America by John Van Epp and J.P. De Gance Book: Becoming Better Together by John Van Epp Website: ramseries.com

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#547 How to Talk to Your Spouse About Sex

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2024/12/30

Talking about sex and sexual issues with your spouse can be intimidating. Dr Corey Allan breaks down why discussing sex can be challenging for married couples, and what husbands and wives can do about it. Corey’s Website: smr.fm Corey’s Instagram: @sexymarriageradio Explore more resources on sex in marriage! Java with Juli: #528 The 3 Superpowers Your Sex Life is Missing Java with Juli: #534 Four Surprising Things Killing Your Wife’s Sex Drive Blog: How To Talk to Your Spouse About Sex

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#546 Answering the Most Popular Questions on Sex,...

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2024/12/23

Juli and Hannah answer your questions about sex and singleness in this week’s special Java with Juli episode. Hannah’s Website: hannahnitz.com Hannah’s Instagram: @hannahnitz Explore resources on Singleness and Dating Check out our online book studies! Partner with Authentic Intimacy— donate today! Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

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#545 George Barna: Parenting and Discipleship in a...

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2024/12/16

Raising your kids to love and know Jesus has never been easy, and in a culture saturated with messages about human sexuality, it can feel next to impossible to raise your kids with biblical values and a Christian sexual ethic. How do we effectively disciple our kids? Dr. George Barna, founder of the Barna Group and America’s foremost faith and culture researcher, joins Juli to talk about his new book, “Raising Spiritual Champions”, and what parents can do to equip their kids with a robust faith.

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#544 What You Need To Know About Sex, Aging and...

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2024/12/09

How do you know you’ve started menopause? Can you get pregnant during menopause? What happens to your sex drive during menopause? Experts Dr. Debra Taylor, LMFT and Dr. Michael Sytsma, CST, CPS, join Juli to share some crucial information about menopause, options for easing symptoms, and how husbands can be sympathetic supporters at this pivotal moment in a woman’s life. Guests: Dr. Debra Taylor, LMFT and Dr. Michael Sytsma, CST, CPS Debra’s Website: debraltaylortherapy.com Mike’s Website:

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#543 How the Old Testament Reveals God's Heart for...

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2024/12/02

Was the God of the Old Testament less benevolent than the God of the New Testament? Or are too many of us missing the greater truths and narratives woven into a beautiful, historic text? Dr. Sandra Richter, author of The Epic of Eden, joins Juli to bring a rich and refreshing perspective to women, God, and the Old Testament. Guest: Dr. Sandra Richter Sandra’s Website: linktr.ee/sandralynrichter Sandra’s Instagram: @sandralynrichter Book: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old

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#542 A Pastor, His Porn Problem, and How His Church...

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2024/11/25

What should a pastor with a porn problem do? How should his church respond? Pastor Garrett Kell joins Juli on the podcast to talk about his years-long struggle with porn, coming clean, and how his church responded to his sin. Garrett’s Instagram: @j.garrett.kell Book: Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God by J. Garrett Kell Donate to Authentic Intimacy on Giving Tuesday! Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

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#541 Teaching Sexuality: Pitfalls, Purity Culture,...

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2024/11/18

Purity culture taught a lot of unhelpful things and left a lot of questions unanswered for believers. While it’s clear a new approach is needed, it’s challenging to know how to leave legalism behind and teach a true-to-scripture vision of sexuality. Noah Filipiak, the author of Beyond the Battle, joins Juli to share where he sees a need to educate today’s youth, and why he wrote his new book, “Needed Navigation”. Guest: Noah Filipiak Book: Beyond the Battle by Noah Filipiak Book: Needed

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#540 A Pastoral Perspective on Supporting Those with...

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2024/11/11

Knowing what God’s word says about a topic and walking that out in a way that honors Him and dignifies others are two very different things. So how do we move in love and integrity towards friends and loved ones struggling with gender dysphoria? Pastor Sam Ferguson joins Juli to get practical about loving the hearts of hurting people while staying rooted in God’s Word. Guest: Sam Ferguson Book: Does God Care About Gender Identity? By Sam Ferguson SUBMIT A QUESTION FOR THE SHOW! Java with Juli

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#539 The Impact Of Shame And How To Overcome It

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2024/11/04

We all experience shame, and for many of us that shame is deeply connected to our sexuality. “Why am I drawn to sinful things?” “Will I ever overcome my addictions?” When it comes to addressing shame, few of us know how to address it effectively, so Curt Thompson, MD, author of “The Soul of Shame”, joins Juli to help explain what it is, where it comes from, and what to do with it. Guest: Curt Thompson, MD Curt’s website: curtthompsonmd.com Curt’s Instagram: @curtthompsonmd Book: The Soul of

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#538 How I Rebuilt Faith In God After Church Abuse

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2024/10/28

buse so often warps our sense of self and our sense of who God is. How do you lose the lies and rediscover your faith? Author and adventurer Ryan George joins Juli to talk about how he disentangled the manipulation and abuse of his past and discovered who God really is. Guest: Ryan George Ryan’s Website: explorience.org Ryan’s Instagram: @ryplane Book: Hurt and Healed by the Church by Ryan George Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and

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#537 Can You Be a Christian Feminist?

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2024/10/21

Why did God design our bodies the way He did? Is our gender more than our bodies? What does it look like to live out our male and femaleness? Dr. Abigail Favale, author of “The Genesis of Gender”, joins Juli to talk about why our bodies matter and how to cultivate a deep and rich theology around sex and gender. Guest: Dr. Abigail Favale Abigail’s website: abigailfavale.wixsite.com/home Book: The Genesis of Gender by Dr. Abigail Favale Learn more about becoming an Authentic Intimacy

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#248 Gay Girl, Good God: Jackie Hill Perry's Story

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2024/10/14

When we struggle with sexual sin, what is God’s ultimate hope for us? Is it that we stop our sexual sin? Or does it go beyond that to addressing our sinful nature and hearts, bringing us to a place of submission and surrender? Jackie Hill Perry shares how God drew her to Himself and brought her out of a lesbian lifestyle. Guest: Jackie Hill Perry Book: Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry REGISTER FOR RECLAIM: SURRENDERED SEXUALITY! Learn more about becoming an Authentic Intimacy member

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#536 How To Help Your Kids Avoid Identity Traps

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2024/10/07

How do we root our identities in Christ and help our children do the same? Jonathan Holmes, Executive Director at Fieldstone Counseling, shares with Juli how we can avoid identity traps and teach our kids to do the same. Guest: Jonathan Holmes Jonathan’s Instagram: @akjonathanholmes Book: Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ by Jonathan Holmes Get more info about Reclaim: Surrendered Sexuality! Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on

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#297 Finding Freedom in the Midst of Brokenness

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2024/09/30

Many men and women experiencing same-sex attraction struggle to imagine they can be loved by God and live a life of real freedom. Is there a future where you can be free and fulfilled? Laurence Koo, guest speaker at our upcoming Reclaim Conference, joins Juli to share what freedom looks like when you experience same-sex attraction. Guest: Laurence Koo authenticintimacy.com/reclaim2024 Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

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