Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and Sex

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#454 Mismatched in Sexual Desire? You May Be Closer Than You Think Feb 27, 2023

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Are you sexually mismatched in marriage? Do you feel like you're in "drive" all the time while your spouse is in neutral (or putting on the brakes)? Here's good news: You're likely closer than you think. Join us to learn about the two types of desire, "receptive desire" and "initiating desire," and how to build a bridge between to the two.

Guests: Shaunti Feldhahn & Dr. Michael Systma

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Secrets of Sex and Marriage: 8 Surprises That Make All the Difference by Shaunti Feldhahn & Dr. Michael Sytsma*

Dr. Sytsma's practice: Building Intimate Marriages

Join Juli for Second Cup

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#453 Teens Are Anxious, Sad and Lonely. Here's How You Can Help Feb 20, 2023

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Teen girls and LGBQ+ youth are experiencing more sadness, hopelessness, and violence than ever before. Join Juli and Dr. Mark Mayfield, an expert in suicide prevention, to learn what you can do to help the teens in your life feel seen, loved, and valued.

Guest: Dr. Mark Mayfield

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The Path Out of Loneliness Dr. Mark Mayfield

Help! My Teen is Self-Injuring (PDF)

Connect with your teen using tools from Axis.org*

From the CDC: U.S. Teen Girls Experiencing Increased Sadness and Violence

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#452 Porn Addiction in Marriage: How to Let God Redeem Your Story Feb 13, 2023

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More than 50 percent of wives of sex addicts experience symptoms of betrayal trauma. Today Dannah Gresh shares how her husband's addiction affected her marriage, mind, and body. Hear how the power of Jesus, and the right balance of biblical and clinical care, brought more than just recovery—it brought redemption.

Guest: Dannah Gresh

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Happily Even After by Dannah Gresh*

How to Choose a Wise Christian Counselor (Juli's blog)

Find a Christian counselor near you (FOTF Network of Christian Counselors)

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#451 Porn Addiction and Women: Break the Silence, Bring the Hope Feb 06, 2023

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When it comes to porn, the gender gap is closing. Women (Christian women, too) are using porn and feeling alone, ashamed, and trapped in their addiction. Join us to learn why overcoming porn and sexual shame is not about changing your behavior but about allowing Jesus to transform your identity.

Guest: Jessica Harris

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Quenched:Discovering God's Abundant Grace for Women Struggling with Pornography and Sexual Shame by Jessica Harris*

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Learn more about the God,Sex, and Your Marriage workbook

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#450 Breaking the Marriage Idol Jan 30, 2023

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We're just gonna to say it. There's an unspoken assumption in the Church that if you're single there must something wrong with you—and that marriage can fix it. Are you guilty of having this thought? Join the converstion about how we've idolized marriage and how we can do better.

Guest: Dr. Kutter Callaway (www.kuttercallaway.com)

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Breaking the Marriage Idol by Kutter Callaway*

Sex & the Single Christian: What Kind of a Gift Is Sexuality if I Can't Have Sex?

Sex & the Single Christian: How To Ditch the Counterfeits and Find True Intimacy

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Java #443 Is Your View of Sexuality and Marriage Gift-worthy?

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#449 How to Guide Your Kids Through Confusing Messages About Gender Jan 23, 2023

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Juli and her guest share wisdom and encouragement to help you give clear answers to your kids' questions about their gender and the way God created them.

Guest: Dr. Kathy Koch

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Celebrate Kids, www.cel ebratekids.com

Start with the Heart by Dr. Kathy Koch*

Parenting Through Weakness (Juli's blog)

Java #396: Diverse Gender Identities: How To See the People Behind the Issue with Mark Yarhouse

Java #397: How to Help Families Navigate Questions About Gender Identity with Mark Yarhouse

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#448: When Did Sexual Identity Become a Thing? (and Why Are We Obsessed With It?) Jan 16, 2023

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Sexual identity has become a common phrase, a personal choice, a political cause and, for many, the way we present ourselves to others (used even by tweens and teens who've never had a sexual experience)—and it feels like it all happened overnight. Do you ever wonder how we got here? Grab your Java and join us.

Guest: Dr. Carl Trueman

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Strange New World by Dr. Carl Trueman*
The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by Dr. Carl Trueman*
Sexual Discipleship: What Is It and Why Is It Important? (Juli's blog)

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#230: Juli and Linda Answer Your Questions on Marriage Jan 09, 2023

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Juli Slattery opens the Authentic Intimacy inbox and tackles questions like: Should my spouse be my best friend? What do you do when your husband can't stop looking at porn? And, did God create sex primarily for men?

Co-hosts: Linda Dillow and Yvette Maher

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Juli's blog series on prioritizing sexual intimacy.

My Husband Isn't My Best Friend (read the blog) or (listen to the podcast)

Join an online book study

#447: Strengthen Your Marriage Today (and Be Ready for Whatever 2023 May Bring) Jan 02, 2023

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Juli Slattery and Gary Thomas share wisdom and insight to keep your marriage together when the storms of life threaten to rip it apart. Grab your Java and join us!

Guest: Gary Thomas

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Join an online book study
Making Your Marriage a Fortress by Gary Thomas*
Sacred Pathways by Gary Thomas*
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas*

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#446: How Much More of Your Sexuality Will You Let God Reclaim in 2023? Dec 26, 2022

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Juli shares her thoughts on 2022, on having hard conversations about sexuality, and how to ask God to use your painful circumstances to grow your character. How much more of your sexuality will you let Him reclaim in 2023?

Co-host: Mike Slattery

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Join an online book study with Authentic Intimacy
God, Sex, and Your Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery

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