christian sexuality

What is a gospel perspective of sexuality? It’s hard to answer, since too often, sex is not talked about in the church. Yet it’s literally everywhere in the world around us. Most couples struggle with their sex life at some point and parents are deeply concerned about helping their kids navigate the topic in a God-honoring way in the midst of all of culture’s chaos. That is why we are honored to have Dr. Juli Slattery on the podcast today, sharing her vast knowledge and wisdom on the subject. You don’t want to miss what she has to say. 

Episode highlights include: 

• Why a biblical worldview of sexuality is actually very freeing

• How disruptions to your sex life can become a springboard to greater intimacy 

• 4 specific aspects of God’s love that should define healthy sex in marriage 

• The process to engage so you can equip your kids to navigate sexuality biblically

• Encouragement for couples who are struggling in this area 

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here! 

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 

• For more great info from Juli: 

• Her newest book: God, Sex, and Your Marriage 

• Her podcast:  Java with Juli 

• Her website: authenticintimacy.com

• Books by the authors mentioned in the episode: 

• Celebration of Sex, by Douglas Rosenau,  

• The Married Guy’s Guide to Great Sex and Enjoy! The Gift of Sexual Pleasure for Women, both by Cliff and Joyce Penner 

• Refresh your marriage this fall with the 4th Annual Online Marriage Retreat. The retreat is live NOW! This year’s theme is Refresh: Break Through the Barriers to an Awesome Marriage. It’s packed with teaching sessions from our amazing speakers to bring you practical ways to break through the barriers that keep your marriage from being awesome. Click HERE for all the details! 

• Set your marriage up for better satisfaction in the bedroom when you get your head in the game with the Think Sex Challenge! 

You were never meant to be alone. 

If you find yourself alone because no one seems to understand or because you can’t imagine sharing your struggle; listen in.

We’re exploring the need we all carry for community.

There is power within a circle of safety and good listening. And you deserve it.

Maybe you’ve found community and been hurt within it.

This is for you too.

Highlights:

Pain alone is awful. Pain together is bearable.

Healing from Trauma requires intimacy because intimacy is where the trauma happened. – Curt Thompson

Maybe you’re thinking, “There’s nobody else like this. There’s nobody else feeling this like me. There’s nobody else doing the things I do.” So, let’s talk about shame for a bit because we all need community. But, I think that no matter your struggle – whether it’s porn or hooking up or if it’s anger with God-  don’t let shame tell you that you don’t belong in community, that you don’t deserve community, that you should be alone.

Maybe the first time you go to a community group, you just listen. That’s great. You’re showing up, you’re listening. And that’s a big step.

Phiippians 4:13  I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. v14 Even so, you have done well to share in my present difficulty.

Prayer for Community:
Hands open to ask God to fill them with community.
Hand to your heart to name the pain of your disappointment or sorrow.
Hand to your belly to acknowledge the hunger to be seen and heard.

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