Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and Sex

How to Have an Orgasm with Alana Martens & Tiera Reed, #627

"I guess  I'm just one of those women who can't." That's exactly what our guest believed early in her marriage when she struggled to experience orgasm. Have you ever th

What If We Stopped Trying to Win the Culture War?, #626

How do you navigate conversations about sexuality and identity without letting fear, politics, or the pressure to have all the answers get in the way of loving people wel

How to Be Present With God, Yourself, and the Ones You Love, #625

What if God isn't asking you to fix every feeling before you come to Him? What if you could bring Him your anxiety, your frustration, your insecurity—even the parts of yo

Is Your Body Image Stealing Your Joy?, #624

How much have you already thought about your body today? For many of us, the answer is… a lot. This week, we're talking about the ways body image can quietly shape our

Q&A: Is Masturbation Wrong if My Spouse Can't Please Me? (+8 more), #623

This week, Juli's answering your real questions about sex. Here's what's in the line up:  "What do I do if I don't find my husband attractive?" "Before marriage, I th

How to Hold On to Your Faith When a Leader Falls, #622

Have you ever found out that a Christian leader you trusted had a major moral or sexual failure…and suddenly wondered, What am I supposed to do with everything they taugh

How To Create a Shared Language for Your Sex Life, #365

Sex is never just about sex. That's why simple conversations about it can bring up shame, rejection, past wounds, and seriously different expectations. In this classic Ja

The Sex Questions Kids are Really Asking, #621

What if the question your teenager is asking isn't really the question they need you to answer? This week, we're talking with Val O'Brien of the 10,000 Questions Projec

Death of the Pastor's Wife: What the Church Needs To Talk About, #620

What happens when a pastor has no accountability? Or when scripture is used to justify sexual abuse within marraige? When mental health problems are overlooked? Net

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