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#224: Sexuality & Surrender

#224: Sexuality & Surrender

Laurie daily submits her same-sex sexuality to the Lordship of Christ while married to her best friend, Matt. ...

#216: Do You Have an Agenda?

#216: Do You Have an Agenda?

Relationships are tricky. Loving others well takes intentionality. It’s hard to watch our friends, co-workers, or kids make sexual...

#206: BONUS! Rebel Parenting

#206: BONUS! Rebel Parenting

Ryan Dobson admits he was a rebellious kid. These days, as a husband and father, he’s a different kind of rebel....

#210:  Enjoying Intimacy in Your Golden Years

#210: Enjoying Intimacy in Your Golden Years

It’s no secret that aging changes us. Our bodies don’t work the way they used to.  Sex doesn’t work the way it used to.  What once happened easily is now difficult and awkward.  Is it time to close the chapter on sex? Not so fast! Join Juli and her guests as they...

#207: Making Motherhood Meaningful

#207: Making Motherhood Meaningful

Hey moms, do you feel like you’re missing out on life while staying at home with kids? Are you exhausted, unsure of yourself, or...

#196: Public Me vs. Private Me

#196: Public Me vs. Private Me

What things in your life do you try really hard to hide? If my friends knew that I’m struggling with big temptations If people ever...

#173: Lessons I Learned from Grief

#173: Lessons I Learned from Grief

“One of the things I learned was that I could not fix what was broken, but I could create something new.” Join Dr. Juli Slattery and...

#67: Thinking About Remarriage?

#67: Thinking About Remarriage?

Most people never plan on marrying twice, but many of us will. No matter how you got here, the decision to remarry can...

#171: Dating in 2017

#171: Dating in 2017

Fifty years ago, the original Dating Game featured a single young woman who got to choose between three eligible bachelors. Not...

#88: When Sex Is Too Painful

#88: When Sex Is Too Painful

When sex is painful, many husbands and wives live with frustration and shame because they don't know where to get help. On this Java...

#68: The Power of Being A Mom

#68: The Power of Being A Mom

Mothers today are dealing with many different issues than the moms of ten or fifteen years ago, but the influence she has on her...

#62: The Friendships of Women

#62: The Friendships of Women

Everyone needs a “BFF” (or “best friend forever”) who they can confide in, but cultivating and maintaining a close relationship...

#61: The Husband Project

#61: The Husband Project

Not happy in your marriage? Wish that your husband would be “_____”?  Join Juli and her guests for...

#57: Picking A Spouse

#57: Picking A Spouse

If you’re single there are many things to consider before taking the leap into marriage. Anyone can get married, but are you focused...

#51: Working Through Depression

#51: Working Through Depression

Have you lost your enthusiasm or your energy? Has your sense of adventure and willingness to gather in social situations dwindled...

#43: God’s Opinion about Sex

#43: God’s Opinion about Sex

Everyone's got an opinion about sex... your mother, your hairdresser, and your friends; but God has a definite, distinct perspective...

#38: When the Honeymoon Is Over

#38: When the Honeymoon Is Over

When marriage isn’t everything you thought it would be, how do you respond? This is an honest conversation about loving your spouse...

#26: Spiritual Battle in Marriage

#26: Spiritual Battle in Marriage

Marriage is a reflection of the degree of intimacy God wants with His children, so of course the Enemy is going to target it for...

#17: How Kids Change Marriage

#17: How Kids Change Marriage

“First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage…”—THEN WHAT? The reality of children changing the...

#13: Insights on In-Laws

#13: Insights on In-Laws

Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley join Dr. Juli Slattery to discuss the good, the great, the bad and the ugly aspect of dealing...

#5: God Has an Opinion About Sex

#5: God Has an Opinion About Sex

Did you know that God has an opinion about sex? More than that, did you know His word is full of truth about one of the most...

#474 A Rebel’s Manifesto: How to Live Holy Different with Sean McDowell

#474 A Rebel’s Manifesto: How to Live Holy Different with Sean McDowell

What does it look like to live life as a Christian counter-culturally? How are we called to be in the world but not of the world when it comes to engaging with others, sharing the gospel, and addressing our own sin?

In this interview, Juli hosts author and professor Sean McDowell as they discuss his new book, “A Rebel’s Manifesto.” The book serves as a call and challenge to today’s Christians, urging them to revisit God’s Word and rethink what it means to be salt and light.

#470 Why Did We Start Hating Men? The Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey

#470 Why Did We Start Hating Men? The Toxic War on Masculinity with Nancy Pearcey

When did it become normal for us as a culture not to like men? In this episode Juli’s guest is Nancy Pearcey, esteemed scholar, and author of “The Toxic War on Masculinity: How Christianity Reconciles the Sexes”. She joins Juli to discuss the roots of toxic masculinity, what it means to be a good man, and how to combat the negativity around what it really means to be a man. 

#468 Teaching Your Kids How to Love Their Bodies with Francie Winslow

#468 Teaching Your Kids How to Love Their Bodies with Francie Winslow

How do we teach kids that God made their bodies and that He made their bodies good? Are there creative and intentional ways to connect with kids and help them develop a Biblical theology around their bodies?

In this episode, Juli connects with her friend Francie Winslow, a mother of six on a mission to imprint upon the hearts of her children the beauty of God’s design of their bodies and vision for their sexuality.

#467 Yes, Your Marriage Is Worth Fighting For (Here’s How to Save It)

#467 Yes, Your Marriage Is Worth Fighting For (Here’s How to Save It)

While it may be the case that many people view marriage as a periphery issue, Juli’s guest, Pastor John McGee, argues that the way we love one another in marriage is one of the ways in which our faith is truly evident — “Marriage teaches us about the gospel, and the gospel teaches us about marriage.” Tune in to today’s episode of Java with Juli to discover some of what is missing in common teaching on marriage, and how leaning into the truth of the gospel equips us to love better, not just in marriage, but in all our relationships.

#463 (Bonus) The Need for Grace in Church-Based Conversations About Sex and Gender

#463 (Bonus) The Need for Grace in Church-Based Conversations About Sex and Gender

When it comes to discussions around sex, historically the church has stayed quiet. As more and more pastors, authors, and psychologists within the church begin writing and talking about sex, the challenge becomes how to make these discussions accessible, nuanced, grace-filled, and Bible-based. In this episode, Juli speaks again with author and pastor Joshua Butler, as together they examine the challenges surrounding talking about sex from within the church.

Java Pack Listening Guide: Sexuality Meets Discipleship

Java Pack Listening Guide: Sexuality Meets Discipleship

Our culture is adept at sexual discipleship. Have you noticed? In every media outlet imaginable, we are confronted with an aggressive message of how to think about marriage, sexual activity, and sexual identity. Even Christians are far more likely to think like the...

#282: How Shame Impacts Us

#282: How Shame Impacts Us

Shame is becoming popular… in a good way. More than ever, both Christian and secular voices are calling out the messages that...

#243: Your Favorites From 2018

#243: Your Favorites From 2018

We've got clips from your favorite Java episodes from 2018!  You'll hear from Gary Thomas on roles in marriage, Laurie Krieg on...

#193: Loving Your Husband Well

#193: Loving Your Husband Well

How do you respect your husband when you don't respect his behavior? Are you trying to change your good husband into a perfect...

#189: Loving Your Real Life

#189: Loving Your Real Life

As soon as my kids are in school… If only my husband could get that promotion… When I lose these last 10 pounds… We all...

#183: Always Thankful

#183: Always Thankful

Celebrate Thanksgiving once a year? Easy as (pumpkin) pie. Be thankful all year round—through the mundane, the losses,...

#20: Exposing Fifty Shades of Grey

#20: Exposing Fifty Shades of Grey

Many women enjoy reading steamy romance novels to escape, but at what cost to true intimacy in their marriage? Women have legitimate...

#109: Messy Grace

#109: Messy Grace

Caleb Kaltenbach was raised by LGBT parents, marched in gay pride parades as a youngster, and experienced firsthand the hatred and...

#106: Aging Men and Sex

#106: Aging Men and Sex

Sexuality is an important part of who we are, but it is not all of life. If your husband is getting older, things are...