Becoming Something with Jonathan Pokluda Episode 352: Sex by Design Part 2 (feat. Juli Slattery)
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Dec 29, 2025 
Juli Slattery, a clinical psychologist and author specializing in Christian perspectives on sexuality, dives deep into the complex world of sex and relationships. She critiques purity culture, revealing how it can foster shame instead of true understanding of God's love. Juli also shares insights on navigating sexual attraction in marriage, addressing porn's impact, and fostering intimacy through commitment. With thoughtful advice on overcoming struggles and building lasting bonds, this conversation promises to reshape views on sexuality within a faith context.
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Purity Culture Missed Gospel Context
- Purity culture taught sexual obedience without gospel context and defined people by behavior instead of Christ's righteousness.
- Juli Slattery says purity should be seen as imputed through Jesus, not earned by passing a behavioral test.
Sex As Revelation Of Covenant Love
- God created sex to reveal covenant love, not merely to express inner desires or identity.
- This third narrative reframes sex as a revelation of God's covenantal love, not a personal expression.
Address Porn By Exploring Underlying Needs
- Ask why you use pornography by identifying the legitimate needs it illegitimately meets, like loneliness or shame.
- Be honest, confess specifics to a safe community and pursue counseling to address underlying issues.
