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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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49:43

4 Lies We Believe About Sex, #595

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2026/02/02

Juli unpacks four of the most common (and subtle) lies we believe about sex, desire, and compatibility. From "sex is about expressing myself" to "the best sex is compatible sex," they explore how these ideas shape our relationships—and how God invites you into something deeper. If you've ever felt stuck, confused, or distant from God because of sexuality, pull up a chair—this conversation is for you. Co-hosts: Hannah Nitz and Joe Caruso Leave us a rating & review in your favorite podcast app.

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47:18

Puzzle or Mystery? Rediscovering God Beyond Easy...

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2026/01/26

What if your relationship with God didn't start with how broken you are—but with how beloved you are? This week, Juli is joined by Marty Solomon, host of the BEMA Podcast, to explore the difference between our Western desire to have all the answers and the Bible's invitation to mystery, curiosity, and wonder. They talk about how systematic theology can both help and hinder our faith, and why being "beloved" is more foundational than being "right." This conversation reframes how we see our humanity

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50:51

3 Things Christians Do That Shut Down Healing After...

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2026/01/19

If you're trying to heal after betrayal, you may be doing everything you were taught to do—and still feel stuck. Sometimes we unintentionally sabotage our own healing—all in the name of love and forgiveness. Instead of feeling better, you end up feeling silenced, unsafe, and confused about why healing hasn't happened. Author and counselor Tammy Gustafson joins Juli to share four necessary phases of healing, and three common mistakes that actually shut it down. With clinical insight and biblical

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31:45

Masturbation: The No. 1 Question You're Asking Us, #407

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2026/01/12

There's more to the masturbation conversation than simply "right" or "wrong." Could it be an issue of spiritual maturity for some of us—whether we're married or single? Can it be used in a healthy way in marriage? Join us to have your thinking challenged! Co-host: Hannah Nitz Tell us what you thought of this conversation! Leave a rating & review, Share this episode. Join an Authentic Intimacy Online Book Study! Follow-up resources: Masturbation: Is It Wrong? (Juli's blog) What's OK in the Bedroom

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42:44

The Love Language that Matters Most with Dr. Gary...

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2026/01/05

What if knowing your loved one's love language isn't enough? Kicking off this new year, Juli sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman to unpack how it is that we can know each other's love language and still feel disconnected. Whether you're married, parenting, or navigating close friendships, this episode will challenge you to love more intentionally—and more effectively. Guest: Dr. Gary Chapman Join an Authentic Intimacy Online Book Study! Pre-order The Love Language That Matters Most by Dr. Gary

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45:39

Sex, Cancel Culture, and the Church: How to Pursue...

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2025/12/29

As we wrap up 2025, this is the conversation God put on Juli's heart. Juli and Hannah sit down to talk about how we love each other when we disagree. This conversation invites you to rethink how you engage in tough conversations and what it really means to contend for truth with love. Give to Authentic Intimacy today! Between now and January 31st, your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar—up to $70,000. Follow-up Resources: Until Unity by Francis Chan Q&A: How do you love people you disagree

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49:48

Unpacking Emotional Baggage (One of Our Most Popular...

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2025/12/22

Grab your Java for one of our most popular episodes of 2025! This conversation with Dr. Dan Allender helped us understand why the stuff we haven't dealt with from childhood eventually shows up—right in the middle of our relationships. Listen in to find out why you must be willing to explore your own story in order to create safety and repair what's broken. Guest: Dr. Dan Allender Give to Authentic Intimacy today and your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $70,000! Follow-up Resources: The

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53:26

Raising Gender-Confident Kids, #591

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2025/12/15

How do you raise kids who feel grounded in their God-given identity in a world of confusing messages about gender? Dr. Kathy Koch and Dr. Jeff Myers join Juli to unpack how to guide youg people with truth, curiosity, and presence. You'll hear how to lay the foundations of identity, respond to cultural pressures, and raise confident boys and girls. Whether you're a parent, grandparent, or mentor, this conversation offers you practical tools and biblical insight for today's tough questions

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36:03

A New Wave of Romance Novels (& Why Women Can't Put...

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2025/12/08

Women everywhere are turning to spicy romance novels to escape stress, overwhelm, and the monotony of everyday life. Today, Juli talks about why these trending titles feel so intoxicating, how they subtly shape our expectations of intimacy, and why they often leave us feeling disconnected from real relationships. Instead of escaping into fictional worlds, hear how you can rediscover the adventure and connection God designed for real life. Co-host: Hannah Nitz Give to Authentic Intimacy today

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54:45

Feeling Distant? How to Build Emotional Intimacy in...

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2025/12/01

We're diving into the often overlooked side of sexual intimacy: emotional connection in marriage. Juli and guest Gary Thomas unpack three building blocks of emotional intimacy—emotional availability, sensitive responsiveness, and trust. From understanding male and female brain chemistry to tips on daily connection habits, this conversation gives you tangible ways to create a stronger, healthier marriage. Guest: Gary Thomas Give to Authentic Intimacy today—every gift matched dollar for dollar up to

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44:48

Have You Given Up on Sexual Pleasure?, #390

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2025/11/24

What if sexual intimacy became something you look forward to, instead of something you brace yourself for? Juli sits down with sex therapist Debra Taylor to talk about what we've learned about women's sexuality over the last 30 years. They dive into the myths that still plague marriages, the real factors shaping women's sexual desire, why exhaustion is often the #1 barrier to intimacy, and how couples can pursue healing, connection, and a more meaningful sex life—especially when trauma or mismatched

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41:20

Holiday Peace 101: How to Be Unoffendable, #588

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2025/11/17

The holidays should bring peace. Instead, they often bring tension, unresolved hurt, and that one person who knows how to get under your skin. Today, Juli sits down with author and radio host Brant Hansen to talk about what it means to be "unoffendable"—especially when you're passing the mashed potatoes to someone you struggle to forgive. Guest: Brant Hansen Follow-up Resources: Unoffendable by Brant Hansen How to Have Tough Conversations by Juli Slattery (blog) When Your Adult Child Makes Choices

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29:45

What's Love Poetry Doing in the Bible? (Making Sense...

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2025/11/10

Lips that drip liquid myrrh, cheeks like beds of spices . . . what on earth is happening here? This week, we're making sense of the metaphors in Song of Songs. Find out how this bizarre (to us) love poetry shows us that God is wholeheartedly, enthusiastically, and unequivocally in favor of out-of-this-world sexual pleasure in marriage. Guest: Dr. Sandra Glahn If you enjoyed this conversation, leave us a rating and review in your podcast app. Follow-up Resources: What If I Hate Sex? by Juli

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43:57

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

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2025/11/03

If you've ever felt unseen, disconnected, or tired of pretending you're okay, this episode is for you. This week, author and speaker Toni Collier shares how healing begins when we stop hiding and start letting others in. Through her own story of heartbreak and redemption, you'll hear encouragement and practical wisdom on finding safe people, breaking toxic patterns, and walking with God and others toward healing. Guest: Toni Collier Follow-up Resources: Don't Try This Alone: How to Build Deep

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Should Christians Use Birth Control?, #585

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2025/10/27

This one's a hot topic—and we know it. 🔥 Juli sits down with Dr. Christopher West to talk about birth control, self-control, and God's design for our bodies. Whether you've wrestled with this teaching or never thought twice about it, this conversation invites you to pause, listen, and seek truth with us. Guest: Dr. Christopher West Follow-up Resources: Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Dr. Christopher West Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy Follow Christopher West

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34:42

Does God Care if You Get Botox?, #584

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2025/10/20

As Jesus followers, is it okay that we want to look younger, thinner, and prettier? We live in a world obsessed with appearances. Everywhere you look, someone’s getting fillers, enhancements, or posting a “perfect” version of themselves online. In this episode, Juli and Hannah take an honest look at these questions—not to hand out a new list of rules, but to invite you into a bigger story. Co-host: Hannah Nitz If you enjoyed this conversation, leave us a rating and review in your podcast app.

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39:50

When You Want Sex but Your Spouse Doesn't, #294

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2025/10/13

Ever feel like you're the only one in your marriage who wants to have sex? In most marriages, there is typically one partner with a higher sex drive—and that person is usually trying to convince the other to have more sex. In this episode, Juli and Dr. Corey Allan talk about how to move beyond "I have a need, and you have an obligation" to real sexual intimacy. Guest: Dr. Corey Allan Leave us a rating & review in your favorite podcast app. Follow-Up Resources: God, Sex & Your Marriage by Dr

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43:20

Real Stories of Women in the Bible (Have We Been...

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2025/10/06

Don’t miss your chance to win $200! Take the Java with Juli Survey. In this episode, we uncover the real stories of women in the Bible who have been misunderstood, silenced, or abused—and discover the God who saw them. From Bathsheba to Tamar to the woman at the well, we revisit stories where we have blamed or shamed women, when in fact scripture points to God’s compassion, justice, and redemption. ⚠️ This episode mentions rape. Please take care when listening. Guest: Dr. Sandra Glahn Follow-up

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42:11

Candid Answers to Questions About Sex & Being Single,...

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2025/09/29

Instead of shutting it down, what if you could meet your needs for touch, intimacy, and opposite-sex friendships in ways that honor your sexuality? (Spoiler alert: you can.) If you’ve wrestled with desire, boundaries, or shame, this candid conversation will help you see the God-given purpose of your sexuality—even when you’re single. P.S. This is one you’ll want to share with your single friends. Guest: Dr. Doug Rosenau Don’t miss your chance to win a $200 gift card: take the Java with Juli

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45:40

Surviving the Unthinkable: Rebuilding My Life After...

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2025/09/22

In this episode, author Kimberly Haar opens up about surviving a violent abduction and assault at the hands of her ex-husband. With unflinching honesty, she recounts the night her world shattered—and how faith, forgiveness, and Christian therapy helped her rebuild her life. Guest: Kimberly Haar Take our Java with Juli survey and enter to win $200! 🎉 Follow-up Resources: Healing from Life’s Deepest Hurts by Kimberly Haar

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