How many men and women consume porn on a regular basis?

How common is porn use within the church?

How is porn affecting us?

Nick Stumbo, Executive Director of Pure Desire Ministries, unpacks the surprising results of a recent study conducted by Barna on pornography use, and shares potential solutions.

Guest: Nick Stumbo, Pure Desire Ministries

Website: puredesire.org

Instagram: @puredesirepdmi

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What does it take to have good friendships, healthy family relationships, or a strong marriage?

John Van Epp, creator of the RAM theoretical model, has some strong and well-researched ideas about what it takes to make your relationships stronger than ever.

Guest: Dr. John Van Epp

John’s Website: lovethinks.com

Book: Endgame: The Church's Strategic Move to Save Faith and Family in America by John Van Epp and J.P. De Gance

Book: Becoming Better Together  by John Van Epp

Website: ramseries.com

Java with Juli: #539 The Impact Of Shame And How To Overcome It

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Talking about sex and sexual issues with your spouse can be intimidating. Dr Corey Allan breaks down why discussing sex can be challenging for married couples, and what husbands and wives can do about it.

Corey’s Website: smr.fm

Corey’s Instagram: @sexymarriageradio

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Juli and Hannah answer your questions about sex and singleness in this week’s special Java with Juli episode.

Hannah’s Website: hannahnitz.com

Hannah’s Instagram: @hannahnitz

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Raising your kids to love and know Jesus has never been easy, and in a culture saturated with messages about human sexuality, it can feel next to impossible to raise your kids with biblical values and a Christian sexual ethic.

How do we effectively disciple our kids?

Dr. George Barna, founder of the Barna Group and America’s foremost faith and culture researcher, joins Juli to talk about his new book, “Raising Spiritual Champions”, and what parents can do to equip their kids with a robust faith.

Website: georgebarna.com

Book: Raising Spiritual Champions by Dr. George Barna

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How do you know you’ve started menopause? Can you get pregnant during menopause? What happens to your sex drive during menopause?

Experts Dr. Debra Taylor, LMFT and Dr. Michael Sytsma, CST, CPS, join Juli to share some crucial information about menopause, options for easing symptoms, and how husbands can be sympathetic supporters at this pivotal moment in a woman’s life.

Guests: Dr. Debra Taylor, LMFT and Dr. Michael Sytsma, CST, CPS

Debra’s Website: debraltaylortherapy.com

Mike’s Website: intimatemarriage.org Mike’s Instagram: @buildingintimatemarriages @drsytsma

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Was the God of the Old Testament less benevolent than the God of the New Testament? Or are too many of us missing the greater truths and narratives woven into a beautiful, historic text?

Dr. Sandra Richter, author of The Epic of Eden, joins Juli to bring a rich and refreshing perspective to women, God, and the Old Testament.

Guest: Dr. Sandra Richter

Sandra’s Website: linktr.ee/sandralynrichter

Sandra’s Instagram: @sandralynrichter

Book: The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament by Dr. Sandra Richter

Book: Deborah Bible Study Guide plus Streaming Video: Unlikely Heroes and the Book of Judges (Epic of Eden) by Dr. Sandra Richter

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What should a pastor with a porn problem do? How should his church respond?

Pastor Garrett Kell joins Juli on the podcast to talk about his years-long struggle with porn, coming clean, and how his church responded to his sin.

Garrett’s Instagram: @j.garrett.kell

Book: Pure in Heart: Sexual Sin and the Promises of God by J. Garrett Kell

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Purity culture taught a lot of unhelpful things and left a lot of questions unanswered for believers. While it’s clear a new approach is needed, it’s challenging to know how to leave legalism behind and teach a true-to-scripture vision of sexuality.

Noah Filipiak, the author of Beyond the Battle, joins Juli to share where he sees a need to educate today’s youth, and why he wrote his new book, “Needed Navigation”.

Guest: Noah Filipiak

Book: Beyond the Battle by Noah Filipiak

Book: Needed Navigation: A Teen’s Guide to His or Her Identity in Christ in a Sex & Porn-Filled World by Noah Filipiak

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Knowing what God’s word says about a topic and walking that out in a way that honors Him and dignifies others are two very different things. So how do we move in love and integrity towards friends and loved ones struggling with gender dysphoria?

Pastor Sam Ferguson joins Juli to get practical about loving the hearts of hurting people while staying rooted in God’s Word.

Guest: Sam Ferguson

Book: Does God Care About Gender Identity? By Sam Ferguson

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We all experience shame, and for many of us that shame is deeply connected to our sexuality. “Why am I drawn to sinful things?” “Will I ever overcome my addictions?”

When it comes to addressing shame, few of us know how to address it effectively, so Curt Thompson, MD, author of “The Soul of Shame”, joins Juli to help explain what it is, where it comes from, and what to do with it.

Guest: Curt Thompson, MD

Curt’s website: curtthompsonmd.com

Curt’s Instagram: @curtthompsonmd

Book: The Soul of Shame by Curt Thompson, MD

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