Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and Sex

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 years of raising children to the mundane of everyday life, navigating aging and redefining intimacy over time, they explore how you can pursue deeper connection through every stage of marriage.
Co-host: Hannah Nitz
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Follow-up Resources:
Cruise with Juli on the Love Like You Mean It Cruise! Save $600 per couple on regular cabins or $400 per couple on suites with code JAVAWITHJULI27.
Want to dig deeper? Check out our Hot Topic Kit: Building a Great Sex Life, or pick up a copy of God, Sex, and Your Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery.
Video Q&A: We Have Sex Regularly, but My Husband Never Seems Satisfied. What Do I Do?
Video Q&A: Sex Has Never Been Pleasurable in Our Marriage. Should I Just Fake It?
Video Q&A: My spouse never wants to have sex. What do I do?
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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, offering practical advice for navigating relationships with wisdom and confidence. They discuss everything from fear of commitment and unrealistic expectations to the importance of community, character, and shared faith.
If you've ever wondered how to navigate today's dating culture, this conversation is for you. 
Guest: Dr. Brad Wilcox
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Follow-up Resources:
Hot Topic Kit: Healthy Dating & Boundaries
The National Marriage Project
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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 about what's driving these changes, why so many young people are exploring new identity labels, and why you don't have to toss your convictions out the window in order to stay connected to your kids.
Guest: Dr. Julia Sadusky
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Follow-Up Resources:
Emerging Sexual Identities: Navigating the Landscape of Today's Youth by Dr. Mark Yarhouse and Dr. Julia Sadusky
When Your Adult Child Makes Sexual Choices You Don't Agree With by Juli Slattery (blog)
Help! I Know I Need to Talk to My Teenager About Sex, But How Do I Do It? by Juli Slattery (blog)
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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 about the unique experiences of Black, Latino, and White women when it comes to the messages they received about their sexuality. They touch on topics like body image, beauty standards, shame, and the pressure women feel to either hide or flaunt their sexuality. 
Guests: Dawn Jones, LPC-S & Danisa Suarez, LPC, CST
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Dawn Jones' Practice: Legacy Counseling & Consulting
Jorge & Danisa Suarez's Practice: CCI Counseling
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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 our earliest relationships shape the way we approach dating, marriage, and sexual intimacy. Whether you're struggling with emotional distance, differences in desire, recurring conflict, or simply want a deeper understanding of yourself and your spouse, this conversation is for you.
Guest: Marc Cameron, MA, LMFT
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 Follow-up Resources:
Understanding Your Attachment Style by Marc Cameron
Episode #523 How Past Family Patterns Impact the Way You Love Today with Milan & Kay Yerkovich
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