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#347: What You Need To Know About the "T" in LGBT, Pt 1 Feb 01, 2021

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What was recently a rare psychological diagnosis is rapidly morphing into an accepted cultural movement. While it's critical to know what the Bible says about gender, Christians also need to understand the complexity and personal struggle represented by the "T" in LGBT. Let's be informed as we step into this conversation, both with individuals and within the cultural dialogue. Join us for this two-part series with Preston Sprinkle about science, Scripture, and the pain experienced by transgender people.

Guest: Dr. Preston Sprinkle, prestonsprinkle.com

Show notes:

Embodied* by Preston Sprinkle
Understanding Gender Dysphoria* by Mark Yarhouse
People to Be Loved* by Preston Sprinkle
The Center for Faith, Sexuality & Gender
Theology in the Raw (Preston's Podcast)
Talking to Your Kids About Sex (webinar series)
The Importance of Sexual Discipleship (Juli's blog)
SexualDiscipleship.com

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#346: How to Cope When Your Spouse Struggles With Depression Jan 25, 2021

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When you're married, depression is a shared experience. There is no way to escape the impact of sharing a home with someone who is overcome with deep sadness and struggling to get well. In this episode, Juli and her guest help you understand that depression is not just your spouse's issue—it's YOUR issue, together. Your spouse's struggle will reveal areas that God wants to heal in you, too. Are you willing to let Him? Grab your Java and join us.

Guest: Victoria Gutbrod, MA, LPCC-S

Show notes:

Find a local Christian counselor or go to MyCounselor.Online
How to Choose a Wise Counselor (blog)
Why Does Sex Matter in Marriage? Pt 2 (blog)
Are You Entitled to (Good) Sex in Marriage? (blog)
The Emotionally Destructive Marriage by Leslie Vernick

#345: What You Need to Know About Progressive Christianity Jan 18, 2021

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Compassionate. Inclusive. Nonjudgmental. Who wouldn't want to be part of a church like this? It's why Progressive churches are so appealing—especially to young people looking for something different from the church they grew up in. Today Juli sits down with Alisa Childers, apologist and author of Another Gospel?, to hear her story of doubt, deconstruction, and rediscovering the Truth—and to learn why Progressive Christianity is so dangerous to the Christian faith. You don't want to miss this episode!

Guest: Alisa Childers

Show Notes:

Another Gospel?
The Alisa Childers Podcast
Have You Forgotten Who God Is? (blog)
Compassion that Doesn't Compromise (blog)

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#344: Standing Strong: Tackling Fear, Self-Doubt & Insecurity Jan 11, 2021

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Alli Worthington says the popular message that "you are enough" is leaving women feeling overwhelmed and burnt out. As a business coach to future writers, speakers and podcasters following their God-given dreams—she would know. While this little phrase sounds good—and even makes us feel good—it's pointing us in the wrong direction. Join Juli and Alli to hear how the secret to strength, grace, and stepping into the dream God has planted in your heart is obedience and dependence on Him.

Guest: Alli Worthington

Show Notes:

Standing Strong*
Called Creatives.com
Are You Leaning In or Leaning Up? (Juli's blog)
I Don't Trust Myself (Juli's Blog)
Subscribe at javawithjuli.com

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#343: Forgiving What You Can't Forget Jan 04, 2021

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Lysa TerKeurst tells Juli about the brokenness and restoration of her marriage and how forgiveness is both a decision and a process. She speaks candidly about what biblical forgiveness really is, and how it can set you free from the suffering caused by another person's unwillingness to say, "I'm sorry." Grab your Java and join us!

Guest: Lysa TerKeurst

Show notes:

Forgiving What You Can't Forget* (Lysa's book)
God's Healing Stinks (Juli's blog)
How do I set boundaries with a spouse after infidelity? (video)
After emotional abuse in marriage, can sexual intimacy play a role in our healing as a couple? (video)
Join an online book study at authenticintimacy.com/online-book-studies

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#147: How to Find Fulfillment at the Feet of Jesus Dec 28, 2020

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Does 2020 have you feeling exhausted? Dissatisfied? Here's a crazy thought: Put down your to-do list. What if you start the first 30 days of 2021 by surrendering your to-do list to Jesus and listening for His voice? You can turn to devotionals, blogs, and even great podcasts like Java with Juli—but only the presence of God can bring the fulfillment you crave. What does it feel like to hunger and thirst for Him? Join Juli, Linda, and Hannah as Linda shares how God taught her to find fulfillment by sitting at His feet. We challenge YOU to try it for 30 days and see what God will do!

Guests: Linda Dillow & Hannah Nitz

Show Notes:

Join the Online Book Study at authenticintimacy.com/online-book-studies
Satisfy My Thirsty Soul* by Linda Dillow
5 Secrets to Intimacy with God (Juli's blog)
Java Pack: Learning to Trust

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#342: The Good Gift of Courage (And Why You Need It) Dec 21, 2020

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We talk often on Java with Juli about our culture's confusing messages around sexuality. But today's guest, Russell Moore, contends that we're not so much confused about what is true or right as we are fearful; fearful of standing alone, fearful of swimming against the tide of culture. In this episode, hear how the gift of courage is not about bravado, performance, or getting on one's soapbox. Instead, courage is born in the unseen moments when we are utterly dependent on God—moments where He shapes us for His glory and also for the benefit of generations to come.

Guest: Russell Moore

Show Notes:

The Courage to Stand* (book)
Onward* (book)
www.russellmoore.com
Make a donation at authenticintimacy.com/give
Give the Gift of Membership at authenticintimacy.com/GIFT

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#341: When Staying Married Feels Impossible Dec 14, 2020

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Circumstances in Laurie's life started triggering her memories of childhood sexual abuse. Her lifelong struggle with same-sex attraction flared. Alone on a silent retreat, she recommitted herself to God and to her husband Matt. But she wasn't sure she would ever be able to be sexually intimate with him again. Matt wanted a marriage with the comforts of sexual intimacy and to be pursued physically by his wife, yet he knew forcing Laurie to do either would not only be ineffective, but unchristlike as well. This marriage felt impossible.

Does your marriage feel impossible, too? Find hope here.

Guests: Matt and Laurie Krieg

Show Notes:

www.lauriekrieg.com
Impossible Marriage*
The Hole in My Heart Podcast at lauriekrieg.com/podcast
Your Sexual Difference Can Make You Better Lovers
When You're Attracted to Someone Who's Not Your Spouse
Java with Juli #319: Is Good Sex a "Right" In Marriage?
Donate at authenticintimacy.com/give
Give the Gift of Membership at www.authenticintimacy.com/GIFT

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#340: We Were Wrong About Modesty Dec 07, 2020

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The word "modesty" makes us cringe these days, and it's easy to understand why: For years it's been associated with a prudish culture of shame and blame. We hear the word and immediately think it's an issue about women and skirt length, but Bible passages that speak to modesty focus on something else: The heart. (So… we think that makes it an issue for you, too, fellas.) Join Juli and Dannah Gresh for a conversation about how we've misapplied the meaning of modesty and how we can do better in the future.

Guest: Dannah Gresh, Pure Freedom Ministries

Mentioned:

DannahGresh.com
MyTrueGirl.com
Make a Year-End Donation at authenticintimacy.com/give
Give the Gift of an AI Membership at authenticintimacy.com/GIFT

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#339: How to Have Hard Conversations with (Facebook) Friends Nov 30, 2020

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If you were standing in front of a crowd of 300 to speak, how carefully would you craft your words? Okay, so you're actually at home alone with your smartphone, but on social media, you may as well be in front of a stadium full of people! Today Juli and her guest, Daniel Darling, talk about using our online conversations to do good, learning to "see" the person (loved by God) behind every post, and discerning when to post and when not to. Grab your Java and join us!

Guest: Daniel Darling

Mentioned:

Give a Gift of AI Membership at authenticintimacy.com/GIFT
A Way With Words* (Dan's book)
The Way Home Podcast with Daniel Darling
How to Have Tough Conversations (blog by Juli)

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