Dr. Juli Slattery is a clinical psychologist, author, speaker and the president/co-founder of Authentic Intimacy. This is a ministry that serves Christian women and couples in finding healthy sexuality within their marriages and lives.

Juli is the author of twelve books, including the newly released "God, Sex, and Your Marriage," and host of the weekly podcast “Java with Juli.”

In 2020, Juli launched SexualDiscipleship.com, a platform designed to help Christian leaders navigate sexual issues and questions with gospel-centered truth. I love this so much because we desperately NEED discipleship in this area!

Recent Episodes:

What do Know About Women & the Church with Ericka Andersen

Sarah K. Butterfield: Cultivating Spiritual Practices for Busy Moms

Paige Rien: A Former HGTV Star & the Sober Faith Journey She Never Expected

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In this episode of the podcast, Ericka takes the hot seat while her friend, Beverly Hallberg, interviews her about her most recent book, "Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church & the Church Needs Women."

In this conversation, Ericka talks about the moment God gave her the idea for this book, the fascinating data behind it and how her personal experiences are woven through the book.

This is the book that has been called:

"Refreshing and inspiring"

"Truthful and loving"

"A beautiful and compelling vision"

"An advocate for the underserved in our communities"

"Compassionate, hopeful, practical."

"A book beckoning women home."

"A necessary message for women today."

"Pragmatic and Biblically based."

To help ensure this message gets out to as many people as possible, please consider ordering a copy of the book now! When you do so, you'll receive a FREE copy of the audio book (email receipts to [email protected]) & a stack of freebies at https://erickaandersen.com/reason-to-return.

Recent episodes:

Sarah Butterfield: Cultivating Spiritual Practices for Busy Moms

Paige Rien: A Former HGTV Star & the Sober, Faith Journey She Never Expected

Krystal Parker: Faith & Work Go Together

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Sarah Butterfield is here for you, Christian mom! It was an honor to talk with her about spiritual practices for busy moms, especially as we enter a new year! Sarah is the author of Around the Clock Mom: Make the Most of Your God-Given Time, a resource filled practical wisdom and biblical inspiration to help you steward your time faithfully as a busy mom.

Sarah helps women be intentional with their time with God and live well according to their Christian faith. Like me, Sarah is passionate about helping women find a deeper faith and do so in the midst of our busy lives as moms, employees and dreamers!

Recent episodes:

Paige Rien: A Former HGTV Star & the Sober, Faith Journey She Never Expected

Krystal Parker: Faith & Work Go Together

Katy Faust: Child Rights Matter More Than Adult Desires

Buy "Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church & the Church Needs Women" by Ericka Andersen now!

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Don't miss this reprise episode with author Sharon Hodde Miller, who is a church planter and mom of three living in North Carolina. She's the author of the new book, "Cost of Control" (which I loved) and also wrote two other books: "Nice" and "Free of Me."

She's got a Ph.D. and a strong voice online and in person, as she writes, preaches and shares the messages God has given her with people across the country.

I knew I wanted to ask Sharon to endorse my book right away and was so thankful that she said "yes." Here's what she has to say about "Reason to Return: Why Women Need the Church & the Church Needs Women:"

"In our current culture, the Church is not known for its virtues. When stories of corruption and scandal seem to emerge every week, it’s no wonder people are staying away. Thankfully, these stories of church failure are not the full picture. In pockets of faithfulness all over the world, God’s people are showing up to be Jesus’ hands and feet, and Ericka is telling this story. While the Church is not perfect, it is still a place of healing and calling, which is why I am so grateful to Ericka for beckoning women home."

You can see all the endorsements here & order your copy of the book here.

*Don't miss the freebie bundle you get when you pre-order (including a FREE Audible version of the book when you buy a hard copy!)

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In this episode of the podcast, I speak with Paige Rien, a former HGTV home improvement star and current designer that helps people cultivate and love their homes! Her latest book is Revived & Renovated: Conversations on the Intersection of Home, Faith & Everything in Between.

I had no idea how much Paige and I had in common when we started this conversation, but when you say "eating disorder" and "sobriety," I'm immediately gonna be your best friend.

In this conversation, I talk to Paige about what it was like ascending to semi-fame on TV, her struggle with addictions, infertility and converting to Catholicism. I was fascinated by her adult conversion, her many, hard-won years of sobriety from alcohol and how she's built a better life for herself and her family through it all.

Recent episodes:

Krystal Parker: Faith & Work Go Together

Katy Faust: Child Rights Matter More Than Adult Desires

Elizabeth Rhyno: Finding Joy in All the Things

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In this episode, I speak with Krystal Parker, the President of the Florida Christian Chamber. She is passionate about integrating Christian faith into the workplace helping people make wise decisions about their careers and how they spend their money.

Reminder: Most of spend 8-9 hours a day working. How could we even consider that our faith wouldn't factor in? God is MOVING in the professional workplace in big ways right now. I was fascinated by this conversation, where we discussed how God uses the career place to change hearts, minds and glorify Himself.

Bonus fun: Krystal attended Harvard Business School and scaled the corporate ladder of a Fortune 200 publicly traded oil and gas company, where she became the youngest executive among a handful of women officers. She is also a single mom who is an inspiration to so many women. I have no doubt you'll love this conversation and be moved and inspired to incorporate your faith more deeply into your work.

Recent episodes:

Katy Faust: Child Rights Matter More Than Adult Desires

Elizabeth Rhyno: Finding Joy in All the Things

Clarissa Moll: Finding Grace in Grief

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When I first heard about Katy Faust's organization, Them Before Us, I was intrigued. Childrens' rights? Aren't those built in? You would think so, but it's not truly the case in modern society.

Them Before Us is a global movement defending children’s right to their mother and father. What does this mean though? It means that in all things -- from divorce to abortion to surrogacy to remarriage and more -- children deserve to be put first.

As Katy deftly educates in her book, children who grow up in a family with married, biological parents fare the very best in all life circumstances. There are always outliers, but statistical majorities show this is true.

In this episode we talk about:

How no-fault divorce led to horrible outcomes for children

How surrogacy & egg/sperm donation leave children with a primal trauma wound from birth

How children are harmed when there is either no father or no mother in the home

How the most dangerous person for a child is an unrelated family member living in the home (ie. mom's boyfriend)

What it would mean to truly put children FIRST instead of leading with adult sympathy and desires above all.

This is an important and fascinating conversation. I loved talking with Katy and share her heart for childrens' rights.

Recent episodes:

Elizabeth Rhyno: Finding Joy in All the Things

Clarissa Moll: Finding Grace in Grief

Melissa Zaldivar: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life is Falling Apart

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In this episode, I'm speaking with my friend Elizabeth Rhyno. She is a worship pastor, mom of three (fresh adults!), and faith life coach for Christian women. Elizabeth is truly one of the kindest souls I've ever met and she has been an incredible friend to me over the past couple of years.

Here, we speak about what it means to parent in uncertainty, how to find joy even things are going wrong and live in the moment God has put you in. Many unexpected things have happened to Elizabeth, as she and her husband, Scott, have been called to ministry in a variety of locations.

It was fun to ask her a few questions about her view of Americans, as a Canadian! Elizabeth's husband pastors my home church and I've been so privileged to walk in their guidance. I love hearing about Elizabeth's dream of starting a respite and retreat center for women! Doesn't that sound incredible? Enjoy this conversation!

Recent episodes:

Clarissa Moll: Finding Grace in Grief

Melissa Zaldivar: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life is Falling Apart

Monica Ritchie: Lady Theologian for Normal People

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In this episode, I speak with Clarissa Moll, a friend, author, mother and recent widow. Clarissa lost her husband of 17 years, Rob, in a hiking accident. She was left to parent her four children and deal with the traumatic aftermath of it all.

In her grief, Clarissa has invited others alongside her online. She's created a beautiful online space on Instagram and shared her words of wisdom in tons of articles online everywhere from Christianity Today to the Gospel Coalition.

Despite her struggle, Clarissa has a joyful and resilient spirit. I've been privileged to get to know her this year, as a fellow writer and mom! You can read her new book, "Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for for Living with Grief and Thriving After Loss."

Recent episodes:

Melissa Zaldivar: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life is Falling Apart

Monica Ritchie: Lady Theologian for Normal People

Overcoming a Church Cult Background: Leah’s Story

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Melissa Zaldivar is the author of the new & awesomely titled "What Cannot Be Lost: How Jesus Holds Us Together When Life is Falling Apart." I spoke with Melissa about her life in New England, the story of losing her best friend to cancer and what she learned through the grief and loss of that experience.

Melissa is an incredible and insightful writer whose words are full of wisdom. At a time when loss has become familiar to all of us in some way, shape or form, her book and this interview speak to the emotions of so many. Whether is loss of a person, a dream or something else, you'll be sure to resonate with Melissa's experience.

She also did the coolest thing, by weaving in the story of Little Women (which is set in the town she lives in!) and the loss of Beth in that story (which is true!), into her book. In other words, Little Women lovers will get an extra special treat. I really enjoyed this conversation and know you will too!

Recent episodes:

Monica Ritchie: Lady Theologian for Normal People

Overcoming a Church Cult Background: Leah’s Story

Betsy Painter: A Christian’s Guide to Planet Earth

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