Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and Sex

If you've ever felt unseen, disconnected, or tired of pretending you're okay, this episode is for you. This week, author and speaker Toni Collier shares how healing begins when we stop hiding and start letting others in. Through her own story of heartbreak and redemption, you'll hear encouragement and practical wisdom on finding safe people, breaking toxic patterns, and walking with God and others toward healing. Guest: Toni Collier Follow-up Resources: Don't Try This Alone: How to Build Deep Community When You Want to Hide from Your Pain by Toni Collier God's Healing Stinks by Juli Slattery (blog) Why Is Healing So Hard by Juli Slattery (blog) Q&A: How do I get past my sexual shame? (video) Follow Toni Collier @tonijcollier Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy

This one's a hot topic—and we know it. 🔥 Juli sits down with Dr. Christopher West to talk about birth control, self-control, and God's design for our bodies. Whether you've wrestled with this teaching or never thought twice about it, this conversation invites you to pause, listen, and seek truth with us. Guest: Dr. Christopher West Follow-up Resources: Our Bodies Tell God's Story by Dr. Christopher West Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy Follow Christopher West at @cwestofficial

As Jesus followers, is it okay that we want to look younger, thinner, and prettier? We live in a world obsessed with appearances. Everywhere you look, someone's getting fillers, enhancements, or posting a "perfect" version of themselves online. In this episode, Juli and Hannah take an honest look at these questions—not to hand out a new list of rules, but to invite you into a bigger story. Co-host: Hannah Nitz If you enjoyed this conversation, leave us a rating and review in your podcast app. Follow Hannah Nitz @hannahnitz Follow Authentic Intimacy @authenticintimacy Find more resources at www.authenticintimacy.com

Ever feel like you're the only one in your marriage who wants to have sex? In most marriages, there is typically one partner with a higher sex drive—and that person is usually trying to convince the other to have more sex. In this episode, Juli and Dr. Corey Allan talk about how to move beyond "I have a need, and you have an obligation" to real sexual intimacy. Guest: Dr. Corey Allan Leave us a rating & review in your favorite podcast app. Follow-Up Resources: God, Sex & Your Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery Sexy Marriage Radio with Dr. Corey Allan Follow Dr. Corey at @sexymarriageradio Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy

Don't miss your chance to win $200! Take the Java with Juli Survey. In this episode, we uncover the real stories of women in the Bible who have been misunderstood, silenced, or abused—and discover the God who saw them. From Bathsheba to Tamar to the woman at the well, we revisit stories where we have blamed or shamed women, when in fact scripture points to God's compassion, justice, and redemption. ⚠️ This episode mentions rape. Please take care when listening. Guest: Dr. Sandra Glahn Follow-up resources: Vindicating the Vixens by Dr. Sandra Glahn Follow Dr. Glahn on IG @sandraglahnauthor Leave us a rating & review in your favorite podcast app

Instead of shutting it down, what if you could meet your needs for touch, intimacy, and opposite-sex friendships in ways that honor your sexuality? (Spoiler alert: you can.) If you've wrestled with desire, boundaries, or shame, this candid conversation will help you see the God-given purpose of your sexuality—even when you're single. P.S. This is one you'll want to share with your single friends. Guest: Dr. Doug Rosenau Don't miss your chance to win a $200 gift card: take the Java with Juli Survey. Follow-up Resources: Single & Sexually Whole: Soulfully Celebrating the Dance of the Sexes by Dr. Doug Rosenau Sex & the Single Girl by Dr. Juli Slattery

In this episode, author Kimberly Haar opens up about surviving a violent abduction and assault at the hands of her ex-husband. With unflinching honesty, she recounts the night her world shattered—and how faith, forgiveness, and Christian therapy helped her rebuild her life. Guest: Kimberly Haar Take our Java with Juli survey and enter to win $200! 🎉 Follow-up Resources: Healing from Life's Deepest Hurts by Kimberly Haar

Are you teaching your kids to follow Jesus—or to just follow the rules? In this episode, Juli sits down with Matt & Laurie Krieg to talk about how to give our kids a gospel-centered worldview. From early conversations about sexuality and gender to equipping them for a sexually broken world, you'll get practical, faith-filled guidance to help you raise resilient, Christ-focused kids. Guests: Matt & Laurie Krieg Take the Java with Juli Listener Survey to get a FREE Building Intimacy with God devotional and be entered to win a $200 VISA gift card! Follow-up resources: Watch Christian Sexuality: Raising Kids hosted by Laurie Krieg Preorder Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World by Laurie Krieg Get Protect Young Eyes, the tool Matt & Laurie mentioned to help protect your kids online.

How do you speak life to your husband when all you want to do is yell at him? Juli sits down for a candid conversation with author Ann Wilson about the transformative power of our words. Hear how Ann discovered that her (helpful!) criticism, even her subtle "sophisticated nagging," wasn't helping her husband at all—in fact, it was hurting both of them. With real-life stories and practical wisdom, this conversation proves that a few well-chosen words can transform a marriage. Guest: Ann Wilson (with Dave Wilson) Online Book Studies close soon—grab your spot today! We're hiring! Check out our open position. Pick up your copy of How To Speak Life to Your Husband When All You Want To Do Is Yell at Him by Ann Wilson Java with Juli #386 What's the Secret to Getting the Marriage You Want? Go Vertical with Dave & Ann Wilson (a members-only resource)

If you struggle with low desire, pain during sex, or difficulty with orgasm and don't know where to go for help, this week's Java with Juli is for you! Juli sits down with certified sex therapist Josh Spurlock to explore what Christian sex therapy really is—and what it isn't. Josh explains the difference between sex therapy and traditional counseling, the most common challenges he helps couples overcome, and why having a therapist who respects God's design for sexuality matters. From dispelling myths like "sex is supposed to hurt" to offering hope that orgasm is possible for nearly every woman, this conversation brings biblical wisdom and practical help to some of the most sensitive places in your marriage. "I wish I would've known this 20 years ago" doesn't have to be your story. Listen in! Guest: Josh Spurlock, LPC, CST Online Book Studies are open. Join one today! Find a Christian sex therapist at MyCounselor.Online.