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#526 How God Heals Us From Past Abuse and Trauma Jul 15, 2024

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Abuse and the trauma it creates run deep. How can survivors begin to move forward?

In this episode we explore a deeply personal journey of recovery from decades of sexual, physical and emotional abuse, discussing how embracing the fatherhood of God can transform your life. Author Jennifer Michelle Greenberg shares how her heavenly father and a healthy marital relationship helped her heal from her painful past.

Guests: Jennifer Michelle Greenberg and Jason Greenberg

Website: Jen's website

Instagram: @jenmgreenberg

Book: "Not Forsaken" by Jennifer Michelle Greenberg

Book: "Defiant Joy" by Jennifer Michelle Greenberg

Java with Juli: #512 Friends Who Hurt Us: How To Recognize Unlikely Sources Of Abuse

Java with Juli: #92: When the Woman You Love Was Abused

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

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#525 Churches and Porn: What isn't Working and How to Change it Jul 08, 2024

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Struggles with pornography are incredibly common within the Church, and the problem isn't going to go away on its own.

What can churches do to be an environment where it is safe for congregants and leaders to admit struggles and get the support they need to overcome them? How can those going into ministry receive sufficient discipleship and care so they can heal from past traumas, win the battle, and walk closely and authentically with Jesus?

Sam Black, Director of Life Change Education at Covenant Eyes, and author of "The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong about Pornography and How to Fix It", joins Juli to discuss what the church at large can do to address the issue of pornography.

Guest: Sam Black

Website: thehealingchurch.com

Website: covenanteyes.com

App: The Victory App

Instagram: @covenant.eyes

Book: "The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong about Pornography and How to Fix It" by Sam Black

Book: "Her Freedom Journey" by Dr. Joy Skarka and Dr. Juli Slattery

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#524 Her Freedom Journey: A Powerful New Book Helping Women Overcome Porn And Sexual Shame Jul 01, 2024

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Introducing "Her Freedom Journey", Juli and Joy's brand new book!

In this very special podcast episode, Joy and Juli talk about the lack of discussion around female sexuality in the Church, and particularly around issues like pornography and masturbation. Joy shares some of her personal story, and together she and Juli talk about the heart behind the new book.

Guest: Dr. Joy Skarka

Website: joyskarka.com

Instagram: @joyskarka

Listen to the episode where Joy tells her full story.

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Pre-order "Her Freedom Journey" here!

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#523 How Past Family Patterns Impact the Way You Love Today Jun 24, 2024

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The way we are brought up has a significant influence on the way we form attachments with others. There are few relationships in which this is as pronounced or as obvious as marriage.

Kay and Milan Yerkovich, authors of the breakthrough book, "How We Love", want to empower couples to become more aware of the ways in which their early years formed them, and to acquire the skills to develop secure attachments for healthy, long-lasting relationships.

Guests: Kay and Milan Yerkovich

Book: How We Love by Kay and Milan Yerkovich

Website: howwelove.com

Instagram: @howwelovebook

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#522 The Paradox of Hope and Brokenness: Jesus, Depression and SSA Jun 17, 2024

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In Jesus there is hope for healing and transformation, but that doesn't mean that in this life we won't experience hardship and brokenness.

Brenna Blain, renowned speaker and new author, knows this better than most. Experiencing same-sex attraction and fighting her own mental health battle from around the age of 14, Brenna joins Juli to explain how coming to the very end of herself led her to a place desperate enough to long for God Himself, and not just His healing.

Guest: Brenna Blain

Brenna's Website: brenna-blain.vercel.app/

Brenna's Instagram: @bunonmyhead

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#521 How to Know if Your Marriage can Recover from Betrayal Jun 10, 2024

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My spouse keeps acting out, why won't he stop?

Is my wife still keeping secrets?

How do I know if my spouse is truly repentant after betrayal?

Infidelity changes everything, and relationship recovery is extremely challenging to navigate. What signs of change are you supposed to look for? How do you build trust after cheating

Jeremy Smith, LPC and founder of the Marriage Recovery Course joins Juli to discuss the unique approach he's developed to help couples heal their marriages and achieve deep, lasting change as individuals and together.

Guest: Jeremy Smith, LPC

Website: Smith Counseling

Website: Marriage Recovery Course

Java with Juli: #480 How to Heal and Rebuild Trust and Sexual Intimacy After An Affair

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#520 Sex, Cancel Culture and the Church: How to Pursue Unity When we Disagree Jun 03, 2024

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Have we the Church lost our way when it comes to living in unity? What would Jesus say about Christian cancel culture and the many threads on social media where people criticize one another in the name of Christianity?

God's Word says, "Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!", and yet, in the modern American Church, unity can often be hard to find.

Join Juli and co-host Hannah Nitz as they discuss:

The need for a biblical perspective of the Church as Christ's bride
How to extend God's mercy, grace, and forgiveness to others and ourselves
How to cultivate a true Christian response to disagreements within the Church
Why maturity in the faith requires engagement with those with whom we disagree
How we can use the churches of the New Testament as a model to work through disagreements and pursue unity

Co-host: Hannah Nitz

Hannah's Website: hannahnitz.com

Hannah's Instagram: @hannahnitz

Book: "Until Unity" by Francis Chan

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#519 Why we Need to be Better at Caring for Divorced People in the Church May 27, 2024

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When a marriage ends through divorce, it makes sense that the people involved would experience deep grief. So how do we care for those walking through it? What is a Christian approach to divorce-care and helping divorced individuals in the church?

Laura Petherbridge, who suddenly found herself divorced at 29, joins Juli to share her experience as a divorcee, discuss the work she is doing, and explain how the Church can be a place of healing and empathy for those mourning the loss of their marriages.

Guest: Laura Petherbridge

Laura's Website: thesmartstepmom.com

Laura's Instagram: @laurapetherbridge

Java with Juli: #376: What Does God's Word Actually Say About Divorce and Remarriage?

Java with Juli: #409: Divorce & Remarriage (Abuse, Infidelity, Porn & All the Hard Things)

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#518 Single Sexuality and the Unique Challenges of Widowhood May 20, 2024

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Widowhood presents profound challenges, with loneliness permeating every aspect of life, including the realm of sexuality. The loss goes beyond losing a life partner; it extends to losing a sexual companion as well.

In this week's Java with Juli, Dr. Carol Tanksley, who became widowed after just seven years of marriage in 2016, delves into the complexities faced by widows, and sheds light on the emotional and psychological hurdles they face. She also shares her personal experience of surrendering her sexuality to God in widowhood.

Guest: Dr. Carol Tanklsey

Carol's website: drcarolministries.com

Carol's Instagram: @drcarolt

Book: Sexpectations by Dr. Carol Tanksley

Book: The Other Half of Church by Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder

Java with Juli: #407 Masturbation: The No. 1 Question You're Asking Us!

Blog: Masturbation: Is It Wrong?

Blog: "Is Masturbation a Sin?" You May Be Asking the Wrong Question

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#517 How to Beat Loneliness and Cultivate Deeper Friendships May 13, 2024

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Why are we all so lonely? Why is it that at a time when we are more connected than ever, many of us find ourselves feeling lonely and isolated?

Jeff Kemp and Juli explore what's making us feel lonely, how to bring more vulnerability and honesty into our relationships, and why understanding our identities is pivotal when it comes to cultivating deep, long-lasting friendships.

Guest: Jeff Kemp

Jeff's Website: jeffkempteam.com

Book: Receive: The Way of Jesus for Men by Jeff Kemp

Book: Level 5 Friendship Playbook (download through the pop up on his website)

Find out more about Reclaim: Surrendered Sexuality

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