In the Market with Janet Parshall Hour 1: Surrendered Sexuality
Jul 8, 2025
Juli Slattery, a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, dives into the complex world of sexuality and faith. She discusses the confusion many Christians face regarding God's views on intimacy. Juli emphasizes the need for open conversations within families about sexuality, addressing the silence often found in churches. She highlights the importance of surrendering personal struggles to God and encourages embracing a holistic view of identity that intertwines with one’s faith, ultimately shaping a transformative spiritual journey.
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Juli's Spiritual Burden on Sexuality
- Juli Slattery felt a strong spiritual burden about sexuality for months without personal experience in that area.
- This burden led her to start Authentic Intimacy to address a silent or superficial church conversation on sexuality.
Sexuality Beyond Physical Acts
- Sexuality is more than physical acts; it's an intrinsic part of our humanity.
- Culture shapes sexual identity before any sexual activity occurs.
Sexuality as Spiritual Barrier
- Sexuality is a spiritual issue often creating barriers to knowing God.
- Pain, shame, and doubt around sexuality hinder intimacy with God but can lead to deeper pursuit of Him.