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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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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Juli sits down with bestselling author Gary Thomas for a conversation about some of the subtle lies Christians often believe without even realizing it. They're tackling tough questions , like:

Can family become an idol?

Why do we still struggle with sin after coming to Christ?

And what happens when loneliness and isolation become our normal?

While this conversation isn't specifically about sexuality, how we answer these questions shapes the way we approach our relationships. Join us to explore how God's truth can lead us into greater freedom, stronger relationships, and deeper intimacy with him.

Guest: Gary Thomas

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Follow Up Resources:

The Life You Were Reborn to Live: Dismantling 12 Lies That Rob Your Intimacy with God by Gary Thomas

Ep. #589 Feeling Distant? How to Build Emotional Intimacy in Your Marriage with Gary Thomas

When Your Adult Child Makes Sexual Choices You Disagree With by Juli Slattery (blog)

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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 Hannah unpack how those messages shaped our understanding of sexuality and purity—and why so many Christians still struggle to say "yes, yes, yes" after years of "no, no, no."

This conversation will remind you that God is not ashamed of your sexuality and invite you into healing, wholeness, and the truth about your sexuality.

Co-host: Hannah Nitz

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Follow-up Resources:

25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Dr. Juli Slattery

Passion Pursuit: What Kind of Love Are You Making? (A 10-Week Study Through the Song of Solomon)

Hot Topic Kit: Building a Great Sex Life

Java #608 Purity Culture, Shame & the Grace of God with Dannah Gresh

What Do I Do With My Sexual Desires? (blog)

Video Q&A: What's the difference between sexual purity and sexual integrity?

Video Q&A: What's the purpose of my sexuality as a single?

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This week, Juli, Hannah, and Joe answer one of the hardest questions many of us face: What do I do if my spouse is looking at porn?

This conversation is honest, compassionate, and full of hope. We talk through the pain, shame, confusion, and secrecy that pornography often brings into a marriage—and why healing is still possible for both the person struggling and the spouse who feels hurt and betrayed.

You'll hear practical wisdom on how to find the support you need, why you can't be your spouse's accountability partner, and how true intimacy is about so much more than just changing a behavior.

Whether this struggle has touched your marriage personally or that of someone you love, it's one you'll definitely want to share.

Co-hosts: Hannah Nitz & Joe Caruso

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Follow-up Resources

25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask about Love, Sex, and Intimacy by Dr. Juli Slattery

Hot Topic Kit: Pornography In Marriage

5 Healthy Ways to Respond to Your Husband's Porn Problem (blog)

3 Things Women Want You to Know About Their Addiction to Pornography (blog)

Video Q&A: Is porn sinful?

Video Q&A: Does my spouse watch porn because of me?

Find help and community with any of these trusted ministries:

Be Broken Ministries

Fight for Love Ministries

Hopequest

Pure Desire

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This week, Dannah Gresh shares the personal story behind And the Bride Wore White—one of a few books that launched conversations about purity, shame, grace, and redemption for an entire generation of Christian young people. Together, Juli and Dannah reflect on the wounds many women carry around sexuality, the beauty of God's forgiveness, and why purity was never meant to be about perfection.

Guest: Dannah Gresh

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Follow-up Resources:

Pre-order And the Bride Wore White: Seven Truths to Living In Sexual Integrity No Matter Your Past by Dannah Gresh

Q&A: How can I overcome the shame I experience as a result of purity culture?

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This week, Juli and Hannah tackle the question, Am I entitled to sex—even good or regular sex—in my marriage?

Drawing on stories, biblical truth, and personal reflection, Juli challenges common assumptions about sex, covenant, and what it really means to love like Jesus did. This episode offers hope for couples navigating pain, unmet expectations, or seasons of healing—and it just might challenge everything you've been taught about sex and marriage.

Co-host: Hannah Nitz

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Follow-up Resources:

Check out our new Hot Topic Kit: Building a Great Sex Life

God, Sex, & Your Marriage by Dr. Juli Slattery

How To Go From Demand and "Duty Sex" to True Sexual Intimacy by Dr. Juli Slattery (blog)

Is Sex Sabotaging Love in Your Marriage? by Dr. Juli Slattery (blog)

Are You Entitled to (Good) Sex in Marriage? by Dr. Juli Slattery (blog)

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This week, Juli sits down with pastor and author Tony Scarcello to hear his story of wrestling with same-sex attraction from a young age, the weight of shame and silence he carried, and how God met him in the middle of it all.

Some conversations aren't meant to be easy, they're meant to help us grow. This is one of those. Tony's story will challenge you, encourage you, and remind you how deeply we all need the grace of God.

Guest: Tony Scarcello

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Follow-up Resources:

Preorder Love All Our Neighbors: How Churches That Hold a Traditional Sexual Ethic Can Care for LGBTQ People by Tony Scarcello (available May 19)

Regenerate: Following Jesus After Deconstruction by Tony Scarcello

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This week, Juli sits down with Joe and Hannah to tackle the question: What do you do when you're attracted to someone who isn't your spouse?

Together, they unpack the reality that attraction outside of marriage isn't a matter of if, but when. From the myth of "soulmates" to the powerful role of brain chemistry, this conversation explores why these feelings happen, and why they don't have to define your choices.

You'll also learn how small decisions, honesty, and intentional investment in your marriage can protect what matters most.

Co-hosts: Hannah Nitz and Joe Caruso

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Preorder 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask About Sex, Love, and Intimacy by Dr. Juli Slattery

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Sexual Attraction Isn't As Important as You Think, Here's Why by Juli Slattery (blog)

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Shame has a way of convincing us to hide. But Jesus doesn't turn away from your shame. He steps toward it.

This week, Juli sits down with Dr. Carol Tanksley and Allie Mazur to shed light on the often unspoken reality of living with an STI. Together, they unpack the weight of shame, the fear of rejection, and the questions that can follow a diagnosis like herpes.

You'll be reminded that while consequences of sin may linger, they don't have the final word. Jesus meets us right in the middle of our brokenness, offering freedom, healing, and hope.

If you've ever felt like your story is "too much" or "too broken," this conversation is for you.

Guests: Dr. Carol Tanksley, OBGYN and Allie Mazur

Follow-Up Resources:

Q&A: Are sexual sin and sexual brokenness the same thing? (video)

Q&A: Where do I begin healing? (video)

How to Get Past Shame from Sexual Sin by Juli Slattery (blog)

Dr. Carol Tanksley's website: drcarolministries.com

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Allie Mazur's website: livebeyondherpes.com

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