At the root of every struggle with ongoing, unwanted sexual sin is a lie about God—and it keeps you from the very things that bring transformation: connection with God and others. Hear how God meets you in the messiness, why your anger is a good thing, and God’s promise to complete the good work that He started in you.

Guest: Jonathan Daugherty

• Be Broken Ministries
• Grace Based Recovery by Jonathan Daugherty*
• Watch Juli's 3-part video series, Why God Cares About Your Sexuality. Not an AI member? Watch the first video free.
• Become an Authentic Intimacy member
• Register for the webinar

Register for Summer Student Conferences at Summit today! Save $200 when you register before March 31st for any in-person Student Conference. Use code AI22 to receive an additional $100 to use anytime you register for an in-person session during the 2022 season. Go to www.summit.org/authentic

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Juli and Hannah kick off the "Making Sense of God & Sex" series with a conversation about how questions around sex always lead us to bigger, more important questions about God. Why did He create me as a sexual being? Can I trust Him? Is His word relevant for me today? 

Guest: Hannah Nitz

Show notes:

• Why God Cares About Your Sexuality, Part 1
• Become an Authentic Intimacy member
• Register for the webinar
• Subscribe to "Java with Juli" in Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts

Register for Summer Student Conferences at Summit today! Save $200 when you register before March 31st for any in-person Student Conference. Use code AI22 to receive an additional $100 to use anytime you register for an in-person session during the 2022 season. Go to www.summit.org/authentic

“Trauma-informed care” is more than just a pop psychology buzzword. Join Juli to learn about the experiences that we don’t just “get over” or forget about—and the first steps toward healing.

Guest: Victoria Gutbrod, MA, LPCC

Shownotes:

• Introduce the podcast!
• Find a trauma-informed care specialist at MyCounselor.Online*
• How to Find a Wise Counselor (Juli's blog)
• The Body Keeps the Score, Bessel van der Kolk 

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Juli continues her conversation with Dr. Mark Yarhouse about how parents can stay close to a child who is questioning his or her gender, how you can come alongside those  parents, and how churches can care for individuals and families who are struggling in this space. Grab your Java and join us!

Guest: Dr. Mark Yarhouse

Show notes:

• Understanding Gender Dysphoria by Dr. Mark Yarhouse*
• Emerging Gender Identities by Dr. Mark Yarhouse & Dr. Julia Sadusky*
• Introduce the podcast! Tell us how & why you listen to Java with Juli.

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Why are so many teens suddenly coming out as trans or non binary? Juli welcomes Dr. Mark Yarhouse to help you understand the difference between gender dysphoria and the emerging gender identities that young people are navigating today. You'll hear how to have compassionate, biblical and  productive conversations around this complex issue—and how to listen and love well.

Guest: Dr. Mark Yarhouse

Show notes:

• Understanding Gender Dysphoria by Dr. Mark Yarhouse*
• Emerging Gender Identities by Dr. Mark Yarhouse & Dr. Julia Sadusky*
• Introduce the podcast! Tell us how & why you listen to Java with Juli.

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Dr. Juli Slattery and Dr. Jennifer Degler help you check in on your mental health. They describe the physical and emotional symptoms of depression and anxiety, and how to know when to get professional help. Also, hear how to check in with a friend you're concerned about.

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Degler, PhD

Show notes:

• www.drjenniferdegler.com
• How Do You Take Your Java?
• How to Choose a Wise Counselor (Juli's blog)
• MyCounselor.Online (mention AI to receive 25% off)*

Follow Authentic Intimacy on:

• Instagram: @authenticintimacy
• Facebook: @authenticintimacy

Follow Juli on Twitter @DrJuliSlattery

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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*

Follow Authentic Intimacy on:

• Instagram: @authenticintimacy
• Facebook: @authenticintimacy

Follow Juli on Twitter @DrJuliSlattery

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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?
• Make a donation to Authentic Intimacy

Follow Authentic Intimacy on:

• Instagram: @authenticintimacy

Follow Juli on Twitter @DrJuliSlattery

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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

Follow Authentic Intimacy on:

• Instagram: @authenticintimacy
• Facebook: @authenticintimacy

Follow Juli on Twitter @DrJuliSlattery

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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!