Java with Juli

Marriage counseling sounds intimidating... and expensive. So why should you go?  (Surely you can sort things out with a little help from a good book and more prayer, right?) On this Java with Juli, join Juli and her guests Greg & Erin Smalley to learn when, and why, it's time to see a counselor. Guests: Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley

The two biggest areas of conflict in marriage are sex and money. You know we always talk about sex on Java with Juli, but today we're talking about money! In this BONUS episode, join Juli and her guests as they share how understanding your spouse's natural tendencies toward spending and saving can help you communicate better (and fight less) about money. Guests: Scott & Bethany Palmer

How important is it for us to get out of debt? Should we give to our church? Where is the balance between having faith and having a good financial plan?  On this episode of Java with Juli, Juli and her guests share financial wisdom for a healthy relationship with your spouse and with your money. Guests: Scott & Bethany Palmer

If you don’t teach your children about sex, someone else will.  Listen in as Juli shares the resources you must have that tell you everything you need to know as you teach your children about sex…  just kidding, those don’t exist.  Instead, join us for a conversation that will leave you better equipped to answer your children’s questions and teach them about God’s design and purpose for their sexuality.  Guest: Hannah Nitz Don't miss the other two episodes in this series, #220: Rethinking Sexuality in Your Marriage and #219: Rethinking Sexuality in Your Life

Does God care about what goes on inside your bedroom?  We think so.  God has something to teach you about Himself, and He uses sex to do so.  Join us on this Java with Juli as Juli shares how sexual love within marriage is a sacred space where you can find reflections of His love for you.   Guest: Hannah Nitz Learn more about Rethinking Sexuality Listen to the next Rethinking Sexuality episode in this series.

Do I really need to save sex for marriage?  What’s wrong with porn if I’m not hurting anyone else?  Why should I care what goes on in someone else’s bedroom?  Why does it matter?  Dr. Juli Slattery thinks most Christians give cultural answers when facing questions like these about sexuality.  Is it true about you?  Join us for Java with Juli and find out! Guest: Hannah Nitz Learn more about Rethinking Sexuality Listen to the next Rethinking Sexuality episode in this series.

The man who vowed to love, cherish and protect you is cheating, lying and hiding. Now what? In this episode, Dr. Juli Slattery is joined by two women who have been there, and they have some profound wisdom and good news for you. Pull up a chair and join us for rich conversation and bold truth on Java with Juli. Guests: Meg Wilson & Lynn Marie Cherry Learn more about the Wives Care group at Be Broken Ministries. Also check out Healing Hope groups through Meg Wilson’s organization, Hope After Betrayal.

Relationships are tricky. Loving others well takes intentionality. It’s hard to watch our friends, co-workers, or kids make sexual choices that we feel are wrong.  On this Java with Juli, Juli and Hannah discuss the differences between having our own agenda for those we love and loving them the way God calls us to.   You’ll also get an update on the new things happening at Authentic Intimacy. Join us! Guest: Hannah Nitz Learn more about Rethinking Sexuality.

After years of buying baby gifts for friends, one in every eight women wonder if it will ever be her turn.  Is she one of your friends? Is she you?  On this Java with Juli, Dr. Juli Slattery is joined by two brave women who give voice to those who have struggled with infertility and miscarriage. Grab your coffee, listen to their stories, and learn what to do and what not to say as you support them on their journey. Guests: Jamie Cruz-Solano & Hannah Edwards

Is it “dirty” to dress up for your husband in the bedroom?  Is it wrong to pleasure yourself if your husband can’t have sex? What if your hubby asks you to do something that makes you uncomfortable?  You asked, we’ve answered. Join Dr. Juli Slattery and Linda Dillow as they answer questions from our Authentic Intimacy inbox.   Guests:  Linda Dillow & Yvette Maher

Ready or not, the body of Christ needs and wants to have conversations about sex. Are you equipped? On this Java with Juli you’ll meet Mo Isom, a former All-American goalkeeper and the first female to have trained with and tried out for an SEC men’s football team. She’s also the author of Sex, Jesus, and The Conversations the Church Forgot.  Listen in as Mo shares how her own story of sexual brokenness and redemption points to the greater gospel of God’s unimaginable love for us.   Guest: Mo Isom

Ryan Dobson admits he was a rebellious kid. These days, as a husband and father, he’s a different kind of rebel.  On this Father’s Day episode of Java with Juli, Juli sits down with Ryan & Laura Dobson, co-founders of Rebel Parenting.  Join us as Ryan also shares how past experiences with his famous father influence his (rebellious) parenting today.   Guests: Ryan & Laura Dobson

Has a friend ever told you she needs a break from you?  Do you make friends fast and lose them quickly? It’s no secret that women enjoy being with other women—it’s how we are designed!  But what do healthy female friendships look like? Join us as Juli and her friends tackle tough questions about intimacy and codependency in female friendships.   Guests: Dr. Deb Gorton & Laurie Krieg

He knows that porn is destroying our marriage… so why can’t he just stop looking? On this Java with Juli, Jonathan Daughtery sits down with Juli to help us understand what’s happening inside the heart of the person who is struggling with a sexual addiction. Grab your java and listen in to a conversation that will help you be more patient with the person in your life who is trapped in sexual sin –even if that person is you.   Guest:  Jonathan Daugherty   Be sure to join us June 12th for a live webinar with Jonathan where we'll tackle your questions about fantasy and masturbation.

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 discuss the physical changes that happen as you age and how you can continue to enjoy intimacy and sex with your spouse. Guests: Dr. Walt & Barb Larimore