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Java with Juli

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Psychologist and author Dr. Juli Slattery doesn’t like small talk. In this weekly podcast, she dives into the “taboo” questions Christians are afraid to ask — or don’t know who to ask — abou...

Episodes

20 of 49 episodes

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...

42:32Oct 19, 2026

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...

42:33Oct 12, 2026

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...

38:48Oct 5, 2026

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 ex...

36:46Sep 28, 2026

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...

38:24Sep 21, 2026

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 prob...

48:03Sep 14, 2026

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...

01:16Sep 7, 2026

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...

28:18Aug 31, 2026

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...

51:20Aug 24, 2026

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 wee...

46:35Aug 17, 2026

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...

40:44Aug 10, 2026

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...

46:41Aug 3, 2026

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 intent...

26:31Jul 27, 2026

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...

37:27Jul 20, 2026

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 real...

54:36Jul 13, 2026

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 ta...

41:12Jul 6, 2026

"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...

49:23Jun 29, 2026

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 exper...

45:07Jun 22, 2026

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 re...

49:59Jun 15, 2026

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...

37:31Jun 8, 2026