Juli Slattery

Dr. Juli Slattery, a clinical psychologist and president of Authentic Intimacy, explores the complexities of sexuality from a Christian perspective. She highlights common issues in marriages, such as mismatched desires and the impact of pornography. Juli dives into the changing landscape of female desire and the effects of cultural demeaning of men. She emphasizes the importance of surrendering identity to Christ for true healing and intimacy. The conversation also touches on the serious implications of emotional abuse and the necessity of community in fostering healthy relationships.

In this engaging conversation, clinical psychologist Juli Slattery shares her extensive knowledge on intimacy and sexuality. She discusses how pornography impacts marital intimacy and offers insights on rebuilding sexual connection through mutual creativity. Juli also addresses the effects of shame on sexual response and the importance of honest discipleship for healing. She provides practical advice for both men and women and emphasizes that great sex within marriage can be a reflection of spiritual intimacy with God.

Dr. Juli Slattery, a pioneer in Christian sexuality and founder of Authentic Intimacy, joins the Smalleys to explore the profound meaning behind sex in marriage. They delve into the covenantal symbolism of intimacy, emphasizing that sex reflects God’s love and commitment. The discussion touches on common sexual struggles couples face, the impact of trauma, and practical steps for rebuilding intimacy. Juli also provides insights on fostering healthy communication around sex, addressing shame, and cultivating a shared vision for a fulfilling sexual relationship.

Dr. Juli Slattery, clinical psychologist and author, discusses the impact of porn on relationships, expectations of sexual expression, and the importance of building real intimacy. They also highlight the unintentional exposure of children to pornography and the role of Covenant Eyes in protecting young eyes. Dr. Julie shares the encouraging impact of witnessing freedom and healing through God and promotes hope, authenticity, and healthy relationships.

Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. Juli earned her college degree at Wheaton College, an MA in psychology from Biola University, and an MS and a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Florida Institute of Technology. In this podcast conversation, I talk to Juli about her latest book God, Sex, and Your Marriage, which leads into a quite raw conversation about sex, good sex, bad sex, sexual abuse, female sexuality, sexual identities, and much more. This conversation is tasteful and theologically rich, and it is also quite explicit at times (as any authentic conversation should be).  https://www.authenticintimacy.com/Juli Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.