Java with Juli - Making Sense of God and Sex
Episodes
3 Things Christians Do That Shut Down Healing After Betrayal, #593
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you're trying to heal after betrayal, you may be doing everything you were taught to do—and still feel stuck. Sometimes we unintentionally sabota...
Masturbation: The No. 1 Question You're Asking Us, #407
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
There's more to the masturbation conversation than simply "right" or "wrong." Could it be an issue of spiritual maturity for some of us—whether we'r...
The Love Language that Matters Most with Dr. Gary Chapman, #592
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if knowing your loved one's love language isn't enough? Kicking off this new year, Juli sits down with Dr. Gary Chapman to unpack how it is that ...
Sex, Cancel Culture, and the Church: How to Pursue Unity When we Disagree, #520
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up 2025, this is the conversation God put on Juli's heart. Juli and Hannah sit down to talk about how we love each other when we disagree. ...
Unpacking Emotional Baggage (One of Our Most Popular 2025 Episodes), #568
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grab your Java for one of our most popular episodes of 2025! This conversation with Dr. Dan Allender helped us understand why the stuff we haven't dea...
Raising Gender-Confident Kids, #591
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you raise kids who feel grounded in their God-given identity in a world full of confusing cultural messages about gender? Dr. Kathy Koch and Dr...
A New Wave of Romance Novels (& Why Women Can't Put Them Down), #590
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Women everywhere are turning to spicy romance novels to escape stress, overwhelm, and the monotony of everyday life. Today, Juli talks about why these...
Feeling Distant? How to Build Emotional Intimacy in Your Marriage, #589
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like your spouse isn't emotionally present? This week, Juli and guest Gary Thomas dive into the often-overlooked side of sexual i...
Have You Given Up on Sexual Pleasure?, #390
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if sexual intimacy became something you look forward to, instead of something you brace yourself for? Juli sits down with sex therapist Debra Tay...
Holiday Peace 101: How to Be Unoffendable, #588
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays should bring peace. Instead, they often bring tension, unresolved hurt, and that one person who knows how to get under your skin. Today, ...
What's Love Poetry Doing in the Bible? (Making Sense of Song of Songs), #587
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lips that drip liquid myrrh, cheeks like beds of spices . . . what on earth is happening here? This week, we're making sense of the metaphors in Song ...
Don't Try This Alone with Toni Collier, #586
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever felt unseen, disconnected, or tired of pretending you're okay, this episode is for you. This week, author and speaker Toni Collier shar...
Should Christians Use Birth Control?, #585
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one's a hot topic—and we know it. 🔥 Juli sits down with Dr. Christopher West to talk about birth control, self-control, and God's design for...
Does God Care if You Get Botox?, #584
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Jesus followers, is it okay that we want to look younger, thinner, and prettier? We live in a world obsessed with appearances. Everywhere you l...
When You Want Sex but Your Spouse Doesn't, #294
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you're the only one in your marriage who wants to have sex? In most marriages, there is typically one partner with a higher sex drive...
Real Stories of Women in the Bible (Have We Been Reading Them Wrong?), #583
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss your chance to win $200! Take the Java with Juli Survey. In this episode, we uncover the real stories of women in the Bible who have bee...
Candid Answers to Questions About Sex & Being Single, #338
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Instead of shutting it down, what if you could meet your needs for touch, intimacy, and opposite-sex friendships in ways that honor your sexuality? (S...
Surviving the Unthinkable: Rebuilding My Life After Trauma and Loss, #582
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, author Kimberly Haar opens up about surviving a violent abduction and assault at the hands of her ex-husband. With unflinching honest...
Raising Wise Kids in a Sexually Broken World, #581
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you teaching your kids to follow Jesus—or to just follow the rules? In this episode, Juli sits down with Matt & Laurie Krieg to talk about how t...
How To Talk to Your Husband (When All You Want To Do Is Yell at Him), #580
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you speak life to your husband when all you want to do is yell at him? Juli sits down for a candid conversation with author Ann Wilson about ...
Sex Therapy: What Is It, and Why Should You Go?, #324
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you struggle with low desire, pain during sex, or difficulty with orgasm and don't know where to go for help, this week's Java with Juli is for you...
Why Telling Your Story is Complex, Courageous and Healing, #353
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The power of abuse lies in secrecy. The power of healing begins with telling. In this episode, Tim Hein shares his story of surviving childhood sexual...
Good Girls, Bad Books: Erotica in Young Adult Fiction?, #579
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Juli and her guests explore the infiltration of erotica and LGBTQ themes into young adult fiction. From board books to bestselling novels, today's lit...
What Your Husband Wishes You Knew About Sex, #126
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wanted to get inside the mind of your man–just for a day? Now's your chance! Juli and Hannah sit down with pastor and author Chip Ingr...
From Head to Heart: Why Love Changes Everything, #578
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If loving God (or others) has felt hard or risky, this episode is for you. Join Juli and Hannah to discover why surrendering to love is not weakness—...
Single, Married, or Searching: What Are We Really Longing For?, #577
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a culture that elevates marriage, sex, and romance as the ultimate goals, many of us are left feeling unfulfilled or sidelined. Have we unknowingly...
Q&A with Jackie Hill Perry and Laurence Koo, #576
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jackie Hill Perry and Laurence Koo tackle some of the most pressing questions surrounding faith, sexuality, and discipleship. No small talk here—jus...
How Knowing Jesus Makes You Whole, Not Perfect, #575
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're moving from shame-based "sexual purity" to sexual integrity—the day-by-day journey of aligning your sexual choices with God's truth. Whether y...
Is God Outdated? Surrendering the Story You Believe About Sex, #574
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you've ever wrestled with how to reconcile your faith with your sexuality, or how God's design seems outdated (or even unloving), this is an episod...
How To Trust God With the Hardest Parts of Your Story, #573
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You believe God loves you—but you're afraid to trust Him with your most painful places. In this conversation, discover why surrender is one of the m...
Surrendered Sexuality: Why God Wants More Than Just Your Behavior, #572
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if God asks you to surrender not because of what He wants to take from you, but because of what He wants to give? Grab your Java and listen in as...
4 Identity Traps That Are Keeping You Stuck, #571
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover why finding your identity in Christ isn't about changing your behavior—it's about knowing Jesus, and letting Him redefine who you are. In t...
The #1 Thing That Defines You (And It's Not What You Think), #570
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's the most important thing about you? Get ready—this episode will challenge what you've always believed about yourself. Listen in as Juli share...
God's Design for Sexuality: Teaching Kids to Stand Firm & Love Big, #569
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Want to raise faithful and loving kids in an LGBT-affirming world? This episode is one you can't afford to skip. You don't have to choose between trut...