Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and Sex

How do you navigate conversations about sexuality and identity without letting fear, politics, or the pressure to have all the answers get in the way of loving people well?  This week, Juli sits down with Laurence Koo to talk about why questions of identity can feel so overwhelming, and how you can walk alongside someone even when you don't have all the answers. They also challenge the way we think about the "culture wars," explore what it means to see sexuality through the lens of the gospel, and offer a refreshing perspective on singleness, marriage, and authentic community.  Guest: Laurence Koo   Follow-up Resources: #576 Q&A with Jackie Hill Perry & Laurence Koo #297 FInding Freedom In the Midst of Brokenness #298 Sexual Identity Is Big; Identity as God's Child Is Bigger  What's the Most Important Thing the Bible Says About Your Sex Life? (blog by Juli Slattery) Rethinking Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery  Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy    

What if God isn't asking you to fix every feeling before you come to Him? What if you could bring Him your anxiety, your frustration, your insecurity—even the parts of yourself you wish weren't there? This week, Juli's talking with Dr. Alison Cook about learning to notice what's happening inside us without immediately judging, fixing, or shaming our inner thoughts. Plus, you'll hear how understanding our own inner world can change the way we show up in marriage, parenting, and our relationship with God. Guest: Dr. Alison Cook Follow-up Resources: The Secure Soul by Dr. Alison Cook The Best of You (Dr. Alison's daily podcast) Take this free quiz from Dr. Alison to discover the role you took on in your family. Follow Dr. Alison Cook at @dralisoncook Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy    

How much have you already thought about your body today? For many of us, the answer is… a lot. This week, we're talking about the ways body image can quietly shape our mornings, our marriages, our dating lives, our parenting, and the things we're willing to do. What if our bodies were meant to give us freedom, not keep us stuck? Guests: Hannah Nitz & Val O'Brien Follow-up resources: Being Sexy Has Nothing To Do with Your Body by Juli Slattery (blog) Prioritize Sexual Intimacy by Getting Your Body Ready by Juli Slattery (blog) 3 Ways that Loving Your Body Builds Intimacy in Marriage by Joy Skarka (blog) Follow Hannah Nitz @hannahnitz Follow Val O'Brien at  @_val_obrien Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy  

This week, Juli's answering your real questions about sex. Here's what's in the line up:  "What do I do if I don't find my husband attractive?" "Before marriage, I thought I was dying for sex. Now, it's a chore. Why?" "I've never had an orgasm and I don't care. Is that wrong?" "Is it wrong to please myself if my husband can't do it?" "How does sex point us to God?" "How do I seduce my wife?" "What do you do if your spouse decides they "don't actually need" sex?" "Nothing is off limits. No question is too awkward. Grab your Java and listen in!" Co-host: Hannah Nitz  Follow-up resources: Enjoy! The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women by Cliff & Joyce Penner The Married Guy's Guide to Great Sex by Cliff & Joyce Penner Hot Topic Kit: Building a Great Sex Life Prioritize Sexual Intimacy by Getting Your Mind Ready (blog) Prioritize Sexual Intimacy by Getting Your Body Ready (blog)  Prioritize Sexual Intimacy by Getting Your Bedroom Ready (blog) Masturbation: Is It Wrong? (blog) "Is Masturbation a Sin?" You May Be Asking the Wrong Question (blog)  Follow Hannah Nitz @hannahnitz Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy    

Have you ever found out that a Christian leader you trusted had a major moral or sexual failure…and suddenly wondered, What am I supposed to do with everything they taught me? Can I still read their books? Can I trust what I learned? Does this mean I could fall too? This week, we get honest about what happens when someone who shaped your faith falls, and how to remember that Jesus—not our favorite pastor, author, or teacher—is the one we ultimately follow.  Guests: Hannah Nitz, Josiah Bogue   Follow-up Resources: Rethinking Sexuality by Dr. Juli Slattery Follow Authentic Intimacy at @authenticintimacy Follow Hannah Nitz @hannahnitz Follow Josiah at  @josiahdlb