Java with Juli

By Dr. Juli Slattery, author and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy™

What's Java with Juli about?

It is NOT your traditional Christian podcast! No topics or questions are too challenging or risky to discuss. Nothing is taboo, but all is biblically-based and God-honoring. If you tune in, you’ll find that we openly chat about things many women wonder but don’t know where, or who, to go to for honest answers. We embrace a casual & multi-generational feel that has listeners imagining that they’re also “at the table.”

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#320: BONUS! Looking for th...

07.09.2020

Thanks to COVID-19, you and your spouse have likely spent a lot of time together the last five months—but that doesn't necessarily mean your marriage isn't on rocky ground. Are you and your spouse in need of some TLC (or ...

Java with Juli episodes:

07.09.2020 #320: BONUS! Looking for the Spark in Your Marriage? Thanks to COVID-19, you and your spouse have likely spent a lot of time together the last five months—but that doesn't necessarily mean your marriage isn't on rocky ground. Are you and your spouse in need of some TLC (or ...
07.06.2020 #319: Is Good Sex a "Right" in Marriage? Juli and Hannah sit down for a candid conversation about whether or not it's possible to have a good, Christian marriage and not be having sex. Their conclusion might surprise you. Grab your java and join us! Guest: Hannah Nitz ...
06.29.2020 #318: Why Are We Afraid to Touch? Let’s face it: As Christians, we’re kind of afraid to touch. Touch feels unsafe and sexual --even worldly-- and we can be led to believe that the more boundaries we put in place, the "better off" we'll all be. Except, ...
06.24.2020 #317: Bonus! Listen, Learn, and Give Grace (A Conversation About Race) Are you grieved by the pain and brokenness you see in your news feed each day? We are too. God’s Word tells us that when one part of the Body is hurting, the entire body hurts with it. How can ...
06.22.2020 #316: Sorry Mom & Dad, the "Sex Talk" Doesn't Work The one-and-done "sex talk" doesn't work, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't talk to your kids about sex. When it comes to sexuality, your kids are growing up in a completely different world than you did. You probably won't find ...
06.15.2020 #315: Jamie Ivey Wants to Know the Real You There are things we feel are acceptable to struggle with, and then there are those things we would never say out loud –especially around other Christians. In this episode, Juli sits down with Jamie Ivey, host of The Happy Hour ...
06.08.2020 #314: You, Your Brain, and Your Family Can Heal From Porn How I get rid of the images that keep popping up in my mind? How can I rebuild trust with my husband when access to porn (his smartphone) is always in his hands? How do I begin having conversations with ...
06.01.2020 #313: The Greatest Love Story From beginning to end the Bible tells a story about marriage. Woven through chapter and verse is a story of covenant love between Jesus (the bridegroom) and the Church (his bride). And it is so important to your Father that ...
05.25.2020 #312: Born (Again) This Way: Rachel's Story This may sound like a conversation about being a gay Christian, and it is. But more importantly, it's a conversation about wrestling with the question: Can I trust God? I know what he says, but do I believe that what ...
05.18.2020 #311: Where Is God When We Suffer? Sometimes life gets so hard, we doubt that Jesus is still with us. Did he abandon us? Was our faith even real in the first place? Juli's guest today is Michele Cushatt, a woman who has endured the kind of ...
05.11.2020 #310: Is God Sexist? Juli sits down with Dr. Jo Vitale, an apologist with a specialty in sexism and the Bible, to make sense of the way women were treated in the OT and shed light on God's goodness in a fallen world. Guest: ...
05.04.2020 #309: Getting Rid of the Mommy Guilt The goal of motherhood is not to raise a perfect child. The goal isn't even to raise a Jesus-loving child. (Yep, you read that right.) Join Juli and her guests for a special conversation for moms of all ages and ...
04.27.2020 #222: What's Your Money Personality? The two biggest areas of conflict in marriage are sex and money. We talk a lot about sex on Java with Juli, but today we're talking about money! (Thanks, Covid-19.) Join Juli and her guests as they share how understanding ...
04.20.2020 #308: Maintaining Your Smartphone Sanity Who wants to pay $100 a month to have door-slamming, ruin-the-family-dinner arguments with your teen like clockwork? No one. But many of us do—it’s called paying for a smartphone. Desperate to know how to build trust with your kids, protect ...
04.13.2020 #307: On the Brink of Divorce Susan Cox sat in church, a hotel room key in her purse, and an ongoing affair pushing her to leave her marriage for good. She was exhausted from hiding texts and emails, and covering lies with more lies. The thought ...
04.09.2020 #211: Bonus! Understanding Pornography Addiction The uncertainty and isolation of COVID-19 has created a perfect storm for those who struggle with using porn to find relief from stressful situations. In this episode, Jonathan Daugherty sits down with Juli to help us understand what's happening in ...
04.06.2020 #306: When You Can't Wait Another Day What do you do when you find yourself in a situation you don't like, didn't sign up for, and can't wait to be done with? (Social distancing, anyone?) Our friend Tricia Lott Williford is back and she's got a new ...
04.03.2020 #40: Bonus! What Do You Fear? The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing all of our anxiety buttons; loss of loved ones, financial loss, being stuck inside with people who are getting on your nerves or--perhaps more difficult--alone. How do you walk by faith in the darkness of ...
03.30.2020 #305: Becoming the Right Kind of Strong The famous Proverbs 31 woman was "clothed with strength and dignity." She was strong! But perhaps not by our culture's standard. She possessed a feminine strength that didn't outwit, out-muscle, or tear down her relationships with others. In this episode, ...
03.23.2020 #304: Stop Caring What Others Think Are you constantly preoccupied with what others think about you? With how you look, how much money you make, or how many Instagram followers you have? There’s an unpopular explanation for that: idolatry. Thankfully, Jesus offers us freedom from the ...
03.09.2020 #302: Does Gender Matter? Our culture is throwing off the limitations of two biological genders and embracing the idea that we can define for ourselves who we want to be (and what gender, if any). And why not? Is there a reason God created ...
03.02.2020 #301: Staying Connected With the Next Generation When you hear "generational gap," do you think: about your mother, who can't understand your parenting choices? How you'll ever clear this technology hurdle and connect with your grandkids? Or, maybe you're wondering why your adult children get irritated when ...
02.24.2020 #22: Intimacy, Sex & Aging Intimacy with your spouse is important is all phases of life--even when you're celebrating your 50th wedding anniversary! Many aspects of our relationships change as we get older, but don't assume you have to stop having sex or physical intimacy ...
02.17.2020 #300: Christians Struggle with Sexual Addiction Too Did you know that 68% of Christian men struggle with unwanted sexual behavior? That 25% of Christian women use sex to hide a deeper issue that they’re struggling with? We tend to believe that, if we really love Jesus, we ...
02.10.2020 #299: Making Marriage Fun! (Even When It's Hard) Marriage can be hard, but it doesn’t have to stop being fun! Arguments, grief, or even just the busyness of life can make you forget that, at one time, you really enjoyed being with your spouse. Join us for a ...
02.06.2020 #298: Sexual Identity is Big; Identity As God's Child is Bigger In this episode, Juli continues her conversation with Laurence Koo. Join them as they discuss the tension created when so much of our identity gets wrapped up in our sexuality. They'll talk about how to walk with others in this ...
02.03.2020 #297: Finding Freedom in the Midst of Brokenness Many gay Christians feel they must either deny their sexual feelings in order to be accepted by God or embrace the idea that God accepts them--just as they are. For most, neither of these options bring complete freedom or satisfaction. ...
01.27.2020 #296: An Insider's Story of Human Trafficking Have you ever wondered why U.S. trafficking victims don’t just run? Do you feel compassion for child victims, but not so much for adult women? (Ouch.) Juli’s guest today is a trafficking survivor who now helps groups such as the ...
01.20.2020 #295: We All "Deconstruct," It's Reconstructing That Matters Questions about sexuality, sexual abuse, and gender have sent a new wave of “deconstructing” throughout the Christian community—people turning from their faith because God hasn’t turned out to be who they thought He was. When a loved one struggles, we ...
01.13.2020 #294: When You Want Sex, But Your Spouse Doesn't In every marriage, there is typically one partner with a higher sexual drive. And that person is usually trying to convince the other to have more sex! In this episode, Juli and her guest talk about how to move beyond ...
01.06.2020 #293: Secrets of a Lasting Relationship Dating has changed. A LOT. In the last decade, cohabitation, sex, and sexual experimentation have been touted as the best ways to get to know someone (or yourself). Couples who try to marry these ideas with their Christian faith often ...
12.30.2019 #101: Following God's Dream for Your Life We all dream of things we want to make happen in our lives. But what if we told you that you had to surrender it all; that you have to lay down your desires for you and your loved ones ...
12.23.2019 #292: Your Favorite Episodes of 2019 We're raising our mugs to your favorite episodes of 2019! You'll hear clips from Jonathan Daughtery with advice for wives married to men with a lower sex drive; Dr. Jennifer Degler will talk about the complexity of female sexuality; and ...
12.16.2019 #291: Will You Trade Your Comfort Food for The Comforter? Are you a sugar addict? Do you run to the pantry each afternoon to get you through your day? Do you turn to Starbucks for a little stress relief? Today Juli & her guest talk about how fasting from sugar ...
12.09.2019 #290: True Friendship, or merely Friend-ish? A sweet friendship refreshes the soul –and it’s better to have a friend nearby than a relative far away (Proverbs 27). So it’s no surprise that we feel hurt when our Christian friend lets us down, or confused when our ...
12.02.2019 #289: How to Choose Unity (Even When You Disagree) Juli and her guests discuss their reactions to John MacArthur's recent comments about women teaching the Bible. Join us for a conversation about how unity among followers of Jesus doesn't mean we all agree, it means we choose to show ...
11.25.2019 #288: Max Lucado Says #MeToo Max Lucado has never pretended to be something he’s not. The beloved author and pastor has always been open about his struggles. But last year we heard him say something new: Me too. As a pastor and survivor of sexual ...
11.18.2019 #287: Does God Want Me to Have Good Self-Esteem? How do I convince myself and everyone else that I’m worthy of being loved? That may not be what the question sounds like in our minds, but when we measure our worth based on things like accomplishments, appearance, intelligence, education ...
11.12.2019 #286: How to Make Time to Make Love Making time to make love is always going to take effort. There will always be an excuse to put it off for another season. Grab your latte and join us at the coffee shop for laughter, encouragement and practical things ...
11.11.2019 #286: How to Make Time to Make Love Making time to make love is always going to take effort. There will always be an excuse to put it off for another season. Grab your latte and join us at the coffee shop for laughter, encouragement and practical things ...
11.06.2019 #285: Loving Without Compromise Yes, you can love a gay or lesbian friend without trying to change them. Sadly, many in the LGBT+ community feel shamed by Christians simply for wrestling with their sexuality. Join Juli and Dr. Preston Sprinkle for a conversation that ...
11.04.2019 #285: Loving Without Compromise Yes, you can love a gay or lesbian friend without trying to change them. Sadly, many in the LGBT+ community feel shamed by Christians simply for wrestling with their sexuality. Join Juli and Dr. Preston Sprinkle for a conversation that ...
10.29.2019 #55: When Marriage Won't Get Better What do you do when your marriage isn’t what you want it to be, but your spouse won't work on it, no matter how many times you ask, beg or plead? Join Juli and her guests as they talk about ...
10.29.2019 #284: Be a Truth Teller If you're tired of smiling on the outside while you are broken and battered on the inside, Ashley Abercrombie has a message for you -it's okay to tell the truth about yourself and what you've been through. Join Juli as ...
10.29.2019 #283: I Was the Abuser Are you, or someone you love, a recovering sex offender? If so, this conversation is for you. In this episode, Juli sits down with John Fort, who has spent over a decade studying sexual addiction and working with men in ...
10.29.2019 #282: How Shame Impacts Us Shame is becoming popular… in a good way. More than ever, both Christian and secular voices are calling out the messages that tell us that we’re not enough. In this episode, Juli and her guest talk about what shame is ...
10.29.2019 #281: Growing Closer Through Conflict There’s no such thing as instant intimacy. Love at first sight? Perhaps. But intimacy is something else entirely. It takes years to fully know and accept the person you’re married to. In this episode, Juli and her guest dive into ...
10.29.2019 #280: When Submission Becomes Controlling Sarah got married believing that absolute submission to her husband would glorify God; making Him, her and her man happy. Only, she wasn't happy. Neither was her husband, really. In this episode, Juli and her guests talk about what can ...
10.29.2019 #279: Why You Feel Shame When Your Spouse Cheats A betrayed spouse often feels as much (or more) shame as their partner. In this episode Juli welcomes Dr. Sheri Keffer to share her story about the impact of shame on our minds and bodies when we discover we've been ...
10.28.2019 #55: When Marriage Won't Get Better What do you do when your marriage isn’t what you want it to be, but your spouse won't work on it, no matter how many times you ask, beg or plead? Join Juli and her guests as they talk about ...

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Java with Juli episodes:

#320: BONUS! Looking for the Spark in Your Marriage?

#319: Is Good Sex a "Right" in Marriage?

#318: Why Are We Afraid to Touch?

#317: Bonus! Listen, Learn, and Give Grace (A Conversation About Race)

#316: Sorry Mom & Dad, the "Sex Talk" Doesn't Work

#315: Jamie Ivey Wants to Know the Real You

#314: You, Your Brain, and Your Family Can Heal From Porn

#313: The Greatest Love Story

#312: Born (Again) This Way: Rachel's Story

#311: Where Is God When We Suffer?

#310: Is God Sexist?

#309: Getting Rid of the Mommy Guilt

#222: What's Your Money Personality?

#308: Maintaining Your Smartphone Sanity

#307: On the Brink of Divorce

#211: Bonus! Understanding Pornography Addiction

#306: When You Can't Wait Another Day

#40: Bonus! What Do You Fear?

#305: Becoming the Right Kind of Strong

#304: Stop Caring What Others Think

#302: Does Gender Matter?

#301: Staying Connected With the Next Generation

#22: Intimacy, Sex & Aging

#300: Christians Struggle with Sexual Addiction Too

#299: Making Marriage Fun! (Even When It's Hard)

#298: Sexual Identity is Big; Identity As God's Child is Bigger

#297: Finding Freedom in the Midst of Brokenness

#296: An Insider's Story of Human Trafficking

#295: We All "Deconstruct," It's Reconstructing That Matters

#294: When You Want Sex, But Your Spouse Doesn't

#293: Secrets of a Lasting Relationship

#101: Following God's Dream for Your Life

#292: Your Favorite Episodes of 2019

#291: Will You Trade Your Comfort Food for The Comforter?

#290: True Friendship, or merely Friend-ish?

#289: How to Choose Unity (Even When You Disagree)

#288: Max Lucado Says #MeToo

#287: Does God Want Me to Have Good Self-Esteem?

#286: How to Make Time to Make Love

#286: How to Make Time to Make Love

#285: Loving Without Compromise

#285: Loving Without Compromise

#55: When Marriage Won't Get Better

#284: Be a Truth Teller

#283: I Was the Abuser

#282: How Shame Impacts Us

#281: Growing Closer Through Conflict

#280: When Submission Becomes Controlling

#279: Why You Feel Shame When Your Spouse Cheats

#55: When Marriage Won't Get Better

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