It’s week three of our 7-week series exploring different themes around God, sex and intimacy, and this week, it’s all about sex in Marriage. Every couple wants a healthy, satisfying sex life, but achieving one isn’t always straightforward. What does it look like to build sexual intimacy when your spouse has a lower drive than you do? What is the most effective way for you to pursue your spouse? And is having sex with your spouse more frequently the answer to their porn addiction? Juli is joined by J Parker and Bonny Burns, the hosts of the podcast “Sex Chat for Christian Wives”, as they provide biblical, practical insight on the challenges Christian wives face in the marital context. If you missed last week’s episode, click here.     Guests: J. Parker and Bonny Burns   Podcast: Sex Chat for Christian Wives Book: Unlock Your Orgasm by Bonny Logsdon Burns Blog:  Five Things You Need to Know About Women, Orgasm & Intimacy Check out our Online Coaching Intensives!

#484 Duty Sex, Feeling Objectified, and Other Reasons Women Don't Enjoy Sex in Marriage

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My spouse keeps acting out, why won’t he stop? Is my wife still keeping secrets? How do I know if my spouse is truly repentant after betrayal?   Infidelity changes everything, and relationship recovery is extremely challenging to navigate. What signs of change are you supposed to look for? How do you build trust after cheating Jeremy Smith, LPC and founder of the Marriage Recovery Course joins Juli to discuss the unique approach he’s developed to help couples heal their marriages and achieve deep, lasting change as individuals and together.     Guest: Jeremy Smith, LPC     Website: Smith Counseling Website: Marriage Recovery Course   Java with Juli: #480 How to Heal and Rebuild Trust and Sexual Intimacy After An Affair Explore more resources on healing   Find out more about becoming a member     Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

#521 How to Know if Your Marriage can Recover from Betrayal

Have we the Church lost our way when it comes to living in unity? What would Jesus say about Christian cancel culture and the many threads on social media where people criticize one another in the name of Christianity? God’s Word says, “Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity!”, and yet, in the modern American Church, unity can often be hard to find. Join Juli and co-host Hannah Nitz as they discuss:   The need for a biblical perspective of the Church as Christ’s bride   How to extend God’s mercy, grace, and forgiveness to others and ourselves   How to cultivate a true Christian response to disagreements within the Church   Why maturity in the faith requires engagement with those with whom we disagree   How we can use the churches of the New Testament as a model to work through disagreements and pursue unity     Co-host: Hannah Nitz   Hannah’s Website: hannahnitz.com Hannah’s Instagram: @hannahnitz   Book: “Until Unity” by Francis Chan Check out more resources on Sex and Culture and get your free download!   Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

#520 Sex, Cancel Culture and the Church: How to Pursue Unity When we Disagree

When a marriage ends through divorce, it makes sense that the people involved would experience deep grief. So how do we care for those walking through it? What is a Christian approach to divorce-care and helping divorced individuals in the church? Laura Petherbridge, who suddenly found herself divorced at 29, joins Juli to share her experience as a divorcee, discuss the work she is doing, and explain how the Church can be a place of healing and empathy for those mourning the loss of their marriages.      Guest: Laura Petherbridge     Laura’s Website: thesmartstepmom.com Laura’s Instagram: @​​laurapetherbridge     Java with Juli:  #376: What Does God’s Word Actually Say About Divorce and Remarriage? Java with Juli:  #409: Divorce & Remarriage (Abuse, Infidelity, Porn & All the Hard Things)     DivorceCare Celebrate Recovery Single Again   Sign up for an Online Book Study!   Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

#519 Why we Need to be Better at Caring for Divorced People in the Church

Widowhood presents profound challenges, with loneliness permeating every aspect of life, including the realm of sexuality. The loss goes beyond losing a life partner; it extends to losing a sexual companion as well. In this week’s Java with Juli, Dr. Carol Tanksley, who became widowed after just seven years of marriage in 2016, delves into the complexities faced by widows, and sheds light on the emotional and psychological hurdles they face. She also shares her personal experience of surrendering her sexuality to God in widowhood.   Guest: Dr. Carol Tanklsey   Carol’s website: drcarolministries.com Carol’s Instagram: @drcarolt   Book: Sexpectations by Dr. Carol Tanksley Book: The Other Half of Church by Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder   Java with Juli:  #407 Masturbation: The No. 1 Question You’re Asking Us! Blog: Masturbation: Is It Wrong? Blog:  “Is Masturbation a Sin?” You May Be Asking the Wrong Question   Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

#518 Single Sexuality and the Unique Challenges of Widowhood

Why are we all so lonely? Why is it that at a time when we are more connected than ever, many of us find ourselves feeling lonely and isolated? Jeff Kemp and Juli explore what’s making us feel lonely, how to bring more vulnerability and honesty into our relationships, and why understanding our identities is pivotal when it comes to cultivating deep, long-lasting friendships.   Guest: Jeff Kemp   Jeff’s Website: jeffkempteam.com   Book: Receive: The Way of Jesus for Men by Jeff Kemp Book: Level 5 Friendship Playbook (download through the pop up on his website)   Register for Reclaim: Surrendered Sexuality Find out more about Reclaim: Surrendered Sexuality   Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

#484 Duty Sex, Feeling Objectified, and Other Reasons Women Don't Enjoy Sex in Marriage

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