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Taking a Week Off + Our Top 3 Episodes

We're taking a break for Labor Day Weekend and we hope you'll get some rest too. In the meantime, check out these popular episodes from this year: #595 4 Lies We Believ

Is It Love or a Pop Quiz? The Tests We Give Our Spouses, #619

We all do it—the little "tests" we give our spouses without ever telling them they're being tested. Will he notice? Will she remember? Does he even see me? Does she eve

5 Conversations for a Better Sex Life, #618

Your sex life shouldn't be the one area of marriage you never discuss. It's awkward—we get it. And you probably don't think talking about it will help. But research sho

Children, Teens, & Sexual Abuse, #277

What do you do when your child tells you something that changes everything? What constitutes abuse? And, when should you report it?  This week, Juli sits down with tr

What God Revealed When I Finally Slowed Down, #617

After eight weeks away, Juli is back—and she's sharing what really happened on her sabbatical. This week, Juli opens her journal and shares the biggest lessons God taug

How to Make Better Decisions As a Couple, #616

This week, Juli and her husband, Mike, share lessons they've learned about navigating disagreements, understanding each other's perspectives, avoiding manipulation, and s

How Separation Can Strengthen Your Marriage, #121

When you're on the brink of divorce, could separation save your marriage?  This week, Juli sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman to hear how intentional separation can be an

4 Keys to Great Sex in Every Season, #615

Great sex doesn't happen by accident.  It takes intentionality. This week, Juli shares four habits of couples who pursue sexual intimacy over a lifetime. From the busy

Why Finding Love Feels Harder Than Ever, #614

Why does dating feel so much harder than it used to? Is marriage even still worth it?  This week, Juli and Dr. Brad Wilcox dive into the realities of modern dating, off

Why So Many Young People Feel Confused About Sexuality, #613

The language of sexuality is changing rapidly, and many parents, pastors, and mentors feel overwhelmed trying to keep up. This week, Juli talks with Dr. Julia Sadusky a

"Show It Off" or "Cover It Up": Messages That Shape Our Body Image, #381

What messages have you been told about your body and your sexuality?  This week, Juli sits down with her friends Dawn Jones and Danisa Suarez for a candid conversation

How Your Story Shapes the Way You Approach Sex & Intimacy, #612

What if the challenges in your sex life have less to do with sex and more to do with your story?  This week, Juli talks with attachment expert Marc Cameron about how ou

Dismantling 3 Lies That Rob Our Intimacy With God, #611

Juli sits down with bestselling author Gary Thomas for a conversation about some of the subtle lies Christians often believe without even realizing it. They're tackling t

How Purity Culture Messed With Our Sexual Desire, #610

If you grew up in church in the 90s or early 2000s, you probably received some confusing messages about sex and desire. This week, Juli and Hannah unpack how those messag

What If My Spouse Is Looking at Porn?, #609

This week, Juli, Hannah, and Joe answer one of the hardest questions many of us face: What do I do if my spouse is looking at porn? This conversation is honest, compass

Purity Culture, Shame, & the Grace of God, #608

This week, Dannah Gresh shares the personal story behind And the Bride Wore White—one of a few books that launched conversations about purity, shame, grace, and redemptio

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

This week, Juli and Hannah tackle the question, Am I entitled to sex—even good or regular sex—in my marriage?  Drawing on stories, biblical truth, and personal reflecti

Marriage, Faith, and Same-Sex Attraction with Tony Scarcello, #607

This week, Juli sits down with pastor and author Tony Scarcello to hear his story of wrestling with same-sex attraction from a young age, the weight of shame and silence

What if I'm Attracted to Someone Who Isn't My Spouse? #606

This week, Juli sits down with Joe and Hannah to tackle the question: What do you do when you're attracted to someone who isn't your spouse? Together, they unpack the r

Can I Still Be Loved? Faith, STIs, and the Journey Out of Shame, #605

Shame has a way of convincing us to hide. But Jesus doesn't turn away from your shame. He steps toward it. This week, Juli sits down with Dr. Carol Tanksley and Allie M