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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buse so often warps our sense of self and our sense of who God is. How do you lose the lies and rediscover your faith?

Author and adventurer Ryan George joins Juli to talk about how he disentangled the manipulation and abuse of his past and discovered who God really is.

Guest: Ryan George

Ryan’s Website: explorience.org

Ryan’s Instagram: @ryplane

Book: Hurt and Healed by the Church by Ryan George

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Why did God design our bodies the way He did? Is our gender more than our bodies? What does it look like to live out our male and femaleness?

Dr. Abigail Favale, author of “The Genesis of Gender”, joins Juli to talk about why our bodies matter and how to cultivate a deep and rich theology around sex and gender.

Guest: Dr. Abigail Favale

Abigail’s website: abigailfavale.wixsite.com/home 

Book: The Genesis of Gender by Dr. Abigail Favale

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When we struggle with sexual sin, what is God’s ultimate hope for us? Is it that we stop our sexual sin? Or does it go beyond that to addressing our sinful nature and hearts, bringing us to a place of submission and surrender?

Jackie Hill Perry shares how God drew her to Himself and brought her out of a lesbian lifestyle.

Guest: Jackie Hill Perry

Book: Gay Girl, Good God by Jackie Hill Perry

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How do we root our identities in Christ and help our children do the same? Jonathan Holmes, Executive Director at Fieldstone Counseling, shares with Juli how we can avoid identity traps and teach our kids to do the same.

Guest: Jonathan Holmes

Jonathan’s Instagram: @akjonathanholmes

Book: Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ by Jonathan Holmes

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Many men and women experiencing same-sex attraction struggle to imagine they can be loved by God and live a life of real freedom.

Is there a future where you can be free and fulfilled?

Laurence Koo, guest speaker at our upcoming Reclaim Conference, joins Juli to share what freedom looks like when you experience same-sex attraction.

Guest: Laurence Koo

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The vast majority of men didn’t get a sufficient sex education. Besides a handful of condoms and advice to not get girls pregnant, wasn’t there more they needed to know about women, sex, and romance?

Sam Jolman, LPC, author of “The Sex Talk You Never Got”, joins Juli to talk about what men didn’t learn about sex growing up.

Guest: Sam Jolman, LPC

Sam’s Website: samjolman.com

Sam’s Instagram: @samjolman

Java with Juli: #275: Finding Freedom from Unwanted Desires

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Female sexuality is complex, with numerous factors weighing into how a woman may feel about sex at any given time. Obstacles run the gamut, from parenting young kids, to demanding jobs, and sexual pain.

What about the lesser-explored reasons why a woman might not feel excited about sexual intimacy with her husband? Dr. Jennifer Degler joins Juli to share her thoughts and observations.

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Degler

Jennifer’s Website: jenniferdegler.com

Jennifer on Instagram: @drjenniferdegler

Blog: Five Things You Need to Know About Women, Orgasm & Intimacy

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Are we supposed to battle our sin or surrender it to the one who has already defeated it?

Juli and Hannah discuss the difference between struggle and surrender, the role of the Holy Spirit in our lives, and what happens when we resist God’s leading in our lives instead of embracing it.

Co-host: Hannah Nitz

Hannah’s Website: hannahnitz.com

Hannah’s Instagram: @hannahnitz

Book: Absolute Surrender by Andrew Murray

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Studies have shown that churches are often among the first places people turn when they are experiencing domestic abuse, but unfortunately churches aren’t always well-informed when it comes to how to help victims.

Chris Moles and Stacey Womack, who work independently in organizations PeaceWorks and Abuse Recovery Ministry Services, join Juli to talk about what churches need to know when it comes to helping abuse victims.

Guests: Chris Moles and Stacey Womack

Chris’s Website: chrismoles.org

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Stacey’s Website: Abuse Recovery Ministry Services

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