Java with Juli

Take the politics out of conversations about abortion. You don't have to choose between valuing the rights of a woman or the rights of her unborn child. In this episode of Java with Juli, meet Angie Weszely. She's working hard to equip Christians with a third option in the abortion debate: the option to value the woman and the child equally --just as Jesus does. Guests: Angie Weszely & Hannah Nitz Mentioned: ProGrace Rethinking Sexuality

Opposites attract... for a little while. Then those cute, quirky things that attracted you to your spouse early on begin to get on your nerves. In this unlikely Valentine's Day episode Juli talks with author Karen Ehman about how to stay crazy in love when your spouse drives your crazy. Guest: Karen Ehman Mentioned: Book: Keep Showing Up

"If you ask him to, God will make you straight." Have you ever said this to a loved one who is struggling with homosexuality?  Maybe you've been on the receiving end of this message. But is it true? Jackie Hill Perry, author of Gay Girl, Good God, sits down with Juli to share her own story of struggle with gender confusion and same-sex desires, and how she discovered the love of Jesus. Guest: Jackie Hill Perry Mentioned in this episode: Gay Girl, Good God

Julie Lyles Carr has parented eight children over the last 25 years. We think she might have a thing or two to teach us about talking to kids about sex! Join Juli and Julie for this light-hearted and fun coffee shop conversation. Guest: Julie Lyles Carr Mentioned in this episode: Raising An Original Learn how to connect with your teen at the Axis Parenting Summit

"I'm not loved if I'm not desired." "I don't deserve a great sex life." "God doesn't care about my pain." Your sexuality involves a spiritual battle between truth & lies.  Embracing God's truth means learning how to recognize the lies. Join Juli, Linda & Yvette to learn how. Guests: Linda Dillow & Yvette Maher Mentioned in this episode: Passion Pursuit

Have you ever hidden a receipt from your spouse?  Join Juli and her guests to find out why holding grudges or secrets about money also means you're likely holding back in the bedroom. Guests: Brian & Cherie Lowe  Mentioned in this episode: www.authenticintimacy.com Your Money, Your Marriage

It wasn’t that bad. What happened to you definitely wasn’t as bad as other abuse stories you’ve heard and read about. It’s ridiculous to think it could still bother you after all these years. So why does it? At the coffee shop today, Dr. Juli Slattery sits down with Dr. Dan Allender to discuss the tools you need, and the benefits you’ll reap, when you confront the experiences that keep you from fully loving yourself and others. We’re offering hope for wounded hearts on this episode of Java with Juli! Guest: Dr. Dan Allender Follow-up Resources: Surprised By the Healer Healing After #MeToo R. Kelly & a Reminder of Evil

Do you want out of your love-hate relationship with food? This isn't a conversation about what you should or shouldn't eat, it's about breaking free from our tendency to seek fullness in something that will never satisfy. Join us at the coffee shop. Guests: Asheritah Ciuciu & Hannah Nitz Mentioned in this episode: Become a member at authenticintimacy.com/member Join the 40 Day Sugar Fast  

We've got clips from your favorite Java episodes from 2018!  You'll hear from Gary Thomas on roles in marriage, Laurie Krieg on living with same-sex desires, and Juli & Linda will answer one of our most-frequently-asked questions about sex. Listen and enjoy clips from our most popular conversations at the coffee shop. Guest: Hannah Nitz Mentioned in this episode: Help us meet our $15,000 goal! Go to authenticintimacy.com/donate Episodes #214, #224, #193, #218 authenticintimacy.com/membership authenticintimacy.com/Rethinking  

We naturally fear what we don't understand or can't control -- like the messages and confusion surrounding sexuality. But fear squashes empathy. Fear keeps us from loving people as Jesus did. In this episode you're invited to re-learn how Jesus responded to the same issues that you face. Do you worry about the future? Find hope here. Guest: Caleb Kaltenbach, God of Tomorrow      

Have you ever asked yourself, What's it like to be married to me? What's it like to make love with me? Why do I want to stay mad?  Today Juli and her guests stop talking about the kind of marriage they want to have and start focusing on the kind of wives they want to be. Do you have the courage to take a good look in the mirror? If so, grab your java and join us! Guests: Linda Dillow & Hannah Nitz Mentioned in this episode: Help us reach our year-end goal! Make a donation here. What's It Like to Be Married to Me? And Other Dangerous Questions

Do you think women don't get addicted to porn? Think again. In this episode Juli's guest shares candidly about how she became addicted to porn at the age of 13. She'll share what to do if you're struggling, as well as what you need to know about teen girls and porn.  Pull up a chair and join us! Guest: Jessica Harris, Beggar's Daughter Will you help us reach our $15000 goal? Make a donation today!

Is it okay to use birth control? Can the pill cause an early abortion? Juli and her guest discuss the ethical issues that surround birth control and family planning. We don't have all the answers, but we know where to look for them. Guest: Carrie Gordon Earll Help us reach our $15000 goal! Click here to make a year-end donation.

Somewhere along the line, this "most wonderful time of the year" overwhelms us, making our souls feel both stuffed and empty.  Want to bring back the wonder of Christmas? We can help. Grab your cocoa and listen in. Guests: Asheritah Ciuciu & Hannah Nitz Mentioned in this episode: Unwrapping the Names of Jesus

What if you gave millions of people the wrong advice? Two decades ago Josh Harris turned the Christian dating world upside down. Two weeks ago he asked the publisher to stop printing his best-seller, I Kissed Dating Goodbye. Join Juli and Josh for a raw conversation about asking hard questions and why it's okay to not have all the answers. Guest: Josh Harris Mentioned: Rethinking Sexuality Documentary: I Survived I Kissed Dating Goodbye