Have you experienced sexual trauma? Betrayal in marriage? Do you regret your sexual choices from the past? These experiences create a sense of shame that follows you right into the bedroom. Join Dr. Juli Slattery and Dr. Doug Rosenau for a conversation about how to begin to heal.

Guest: Dr. Doug Rosenau

• How do you take your Java?
• How Do I Get Past My Shame? (video)
• God's Healing Stinks (Juli's blog)
• Why Is Healing So Hard? (Juli's blog)
• How To Choose a Wise Counselor (Juli's blog)
• Surprised By the Healer by Juli Slattery & Linda Dillow
• A Celebration of Sex by Dr. Doug Rosenau*

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Can we get practical about dating? Juli and author Eric Demeter put aside the Christian dating subculture and get super practical about being direct, being honest, and being wise. Grab your Java and join us!

Guest: Eric Demeter

Show notes:

• How Should a Christian Date? It’s Not as Complicated as You Think by Eric Demeter*
• Sex & the Single Girl by Juli Slattery
• Is Masturbation a Sin? You May Be Asking the Wrong Question (Juli’s blog)
• What’s the Purpose of Your Sexuality, Really? (Juli’s blog)
• Java Ep #95: The Dating Manifesto
• Java Ep #144: What Do You REALLY Believe About Being Single?
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Juli sits down with Francine Rivers to hear how her story of brokenness and healing after an abortion influenced her fictional writing.

Guest: Francine Rivers, Hannah Nitz

Show notes:

• Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers*
• God's Healing Stinks Juli's blog
• Surprised By the Healer by Juli Slattery & Linda Dillow
• Surprised By the Healer--join the online book study!
• Give a Gift to Authentic Intimacy

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Hannah Nitz turns the tables on Juli and Mike to hear how they met, how they navigated the early years of marriage, and what it was like for Mike to watch Juli leave her dream job to start a ministry around sexuality. Plus, hear what's new in 2022!

Guests: Mike Slattery and Hannah Nitz

Show notes:

• We want to hear from you! How Do You Take Your Java?
• Support Authentic Intimacy with a financial gift
• Sign up now for an online book study in January!

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Relationships naturally find ruts. Couples who build intentional habits of speaking life to each other, quickly giving the benefit of the doubt, and seeking adventure together can make it through the roughest relationship terrain. Join Juli and her guests to learn a few secrets of thriving relationships!

Guests: Chris and Jenni Graebe

Show notes:

• The Rhythm of Us by Chris & Jenni Graebe*
• Sex Is the Icing On the Cake (Juli's blog)
• Use the code JAVA15 for 15% off an AI Membership
• Sign up now for an online book study in January!
• Finding the Hero in Your Husband by Dr. Juli Slattery

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Juli and her guest, Dr. Debra Taylor, have a conversation about the complexity of female sexuality, lies women believe, and how you can experience the pleasure that God created for you, too.

Guest: Dr. Debra Taylor, MFT, CST

Show notes:

• 5 Things You Need to Know About Women, Orgasm and Intimacy (Juli's blog)
• Your Sexual Differences Can Make You Better Lovers (Juli's blog)
• A Secret For the Guys (Juli's blog)
• Join an online book study going through Passion Pursuit, a 10-week study through the Song of Solomon

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Even the strongest couples will face challenges when blending their families. Juli talks with Ron Deal about what every blended couple needs to consider during the dating and engagement season.

Guest: Ron Deal

Show notes:

Preparing to Blend by Ron Deal*

www.rondeal.org

Your Marriage Should Be Fun (Juli's blog)

What's the Purpose of Sex in Marriage? (Juli's blog)

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Juli welcomes Dr. Doug Rosenau for a conversation to help singles understand the difference between their social sexuality and their erotic sexuality, how to express them in healthy ways, and build intimacy in community and in friendships.

Guest: Dr. Doug Rosenau

Show notes:

Soul Virgins by Dr. Doug Rosenau* (& look for his new book coming Jan 2022!)

Sex & the Single Girl by Dr. Juli Slattery

"What Do I Do With My Sexual Desires?" (Juli's blog)

"You Can Be Single & Sexual" (Juli's blog)

Join a Sex & the Single Girl online book study

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Kim Harms was diagnosed with breast cancer shortly after her fortieth birthday.  In this episode, Juli grabs coffee with Kim to hear how she learned to grieve, love her new body and rebuild intimacy with her husband after a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction.

Kim tells her story in the book Life Reconstructed, but you'll want to grab your Java and pull up a chair for this vulnerable and life-giving conversation today.

Guest: Kim Harms

Show notes:

Get plugged in with like-minded women in an online book study!

Mama Bear Apologetics Guide to Sexuality by Hillary Ferrer & Amy Davison*

Life Reconstructed: Navigating the World of Mastectomies and Breast Reconstruction by Kim Harms*

Kim's website, Life Reconstructed

Being Sexy Has Nothing to Do With Your Body (Juli's blog)

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He never saw it coming. It was the night of Dave and Ann's tenth wedding anniversary and if asked how their marriage was doing, Dave would have given them a 9.8 /10. But instead of a celebratory kiss, Ann whispered, "I don’t have any feelings left for you.”

In this episode, Juli talks with Dave and Ann Wilson about how Ann’s efforts to "help" her husband only served to undermine the very connection she was trying to create.

Guests: Dave & Ann Wilson, Hannah Nitz

Show notes:

"Vertical Marriage" by Dave & Ann Wilson*

"Finding the Hero in Your Husband, Revisited" Juli's new book*

Love Like You Mean It Cruise 2022

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