What secret are you keeping?

Many of us keep secrets to protect ourselves. But secrets also hide us from others. They can prevent us from being fully known and fully loved.

Jason VanRuler, author of “Get Past Your Past”, joins Juli to share some insights about secrecy and why it’s worth us living in the light.

Guest: Jason VanRuler

Website: jasonvr.com

Instagram: @jason.vanruler

Book: Get Past Your Past by Jason VanRuler

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Sexual pain makes sex challenging, stressful, and a source of tension rather than a source of pleasure. Sadly, it’s a very present reality for many couples, and one that can quickly erode sexual intimacy for years or even decades.

Many women are told to ‘watch porn’, ‘drink wine’, or ‘relax’, with no clear diagnosis found and no real solution given. Today’s guest, Jess Setiz, knows this reality all too well. Now a trauma-informed pelvic health practitioner, Jess struggled through painful sex for 8 years before she and her husband were able to find a solution that really worked. She joins Juli to share what she learned, and how she’s helping other women enjoy pleasurable, pain-free sex.

Guest: Jess Seitz

Website: painfreeintimacy.com

Instagram: @painfree.intimacy

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How many men and women consume porn on a regular basis?

How common is porn use within the church?

How is porn affecting us?

Nick Stumbo, Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, unpacks the surprising results of a recent study conducted by Barna on pornography use, and shares potential solutions.

Guest: Nick Stumbo, Pure Desire Ministries

Website: puredesire.org

Instagram: @puredesirepdmi

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What does it take to have good friendships, healthy family relationships, or a strong marriage?

John Van Epp, creator of the RAM theoretical model, has some strong and well-researched ideas about what it takes to make your relationships stronger than ever.

Guest: Dr. John Van Epp

John’s Website: lovethinks.com

Book: Endgame: The Church's Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America by John Van Epp and J.P. De Gance

Book: Becoming Better Together  by John Van Epp

Website: ramseries.com

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Talking about sex and sexual issues with your spouse can be intimidating. Dr Corey Allan breaks down why discussing sex can be challenging for married couples, and what husbands and wives can do about it.

Corey’s Website: smr.fm

Corey’s Instagram: @sexymarriageradio

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Juli and Hannah answer your questions about sex and singleness in this week’s special Java with Juli episode.

Hannah’s Website: hannahnitz.com

Hannah’s Instagram: @hannahnitz

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Raising your kids to love and know Jesus has never been easy, and in a culture saturated with messages about human sexuality, it can feel next to impossible to raise your kids with biblical values and a Christian sexual ethic.

How do we effectively disciple our kids?

Dr. George Barna, founder of the Barna Group and America’s foremost faith and culture researcher, joins Juli to talk about his new book, “Raising Spiritual Champions”, and what parents can do to equip their kids with a robust faith.

Website: georgebarna.com

Book: Raising Spiritual Champions by Dr. George Barna

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How do you know you’ve started menopause? Can you get pregnant during menopause? What happens to your sex drive during menopause?

Experts Dr. Debra Taylor, LMFT and Dr. Michael Sytsma, CST, CPS, join Juli to share some crucial information about menopause, options for easing symptoms, and how husbands can be sympathetic supporters at this pivotal moment in a woman’s life.

Guests: Dr. Debra Taylor, LMFT and Dr. Michael Sytsma, CST, CPS

Debra’s Website: debraltaylortherapy.com

Mike’s Website: intimatemarriage.org Mike’s Instagram: @buildingintimatemarriages @drsytsma

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Was the God of the Old Testament less benevolent than the God of the New Testament? Or are too many of us missing the greater truths and narratives woven into a beautiful, historic text?

Dr. Sandra Richter, author of The Epic of Eden, joins Juli to bring a rich and refreshing perspective to women, God, and the Old Testament.

Guest: Dr. Sandra Richter

Sandra’s Website: linktr.ee/sandralynrichter

Sandra’s Instagram: @sandralynrichter

Book: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament by Dr. Sandra Richter

Book: Deborah Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges (Epic of Eden) by Dr. Sandra Richter

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What should a pastor with a porn problem do? How should his church respond?

Pastor Garrett Kell joins Juli on the podcast to talk about his years-long struggle with porn, coming clean, and how his church responded to his sin.

Garrett’s Instagram: @j.garrett.kell

Book: Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God by J. Garrett Kell

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