#378: How One Church Learned To Embrace the Beauty of Broken

09/13/21 • 47 min

Java with Juli - Making Sense of God & Sex

Imagine there is a sign on the door of your church that says, “Please leave your sexual brokenness on the steps outside.” Its ridiculous! Sadly, its how many people feel.

In this episode, Juli talks with leaders from The Austin Stone Community Church. They share how the church started a conversation about same-sex attraction and followed it with a discipleship group to answer questions, share God’s design, and connect sexuality to the greater story of the gospel. To their surprise (and despite the pandemic), the group kept growing.

Are you ready to embrace sexual brokenness in your church? Or is your brokenness still sitting outside on the steps?

Guests: Kate Terry & Zach Verrett

Show notes:

The Austin Stone Community Church

"Rethinking Sexuality" by Dr. Juli Slattery

When Cancel Culture Invades the Church (Juli's blog)

Compassion That Doesn't Compromise (Juli's blog)

#166: We're All Sexually Broken

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Imagine there is a sign on the door of your church that says, “Please leave your sexual brokenness on the steps outside.” Its ridiculous! Sadly, its how many people feel.

Are you ready to embrace sexual brokenness in your church? Or is your brokenness still sitting outside on the steps?

Guests: Kate Terry & Zach Verrett

Show notes:

The Austin Stone Community Church

"Rethinking Sexuality" by Dr. Juli Slattery

When Cancel Culture Invades the Church (Juli's blog)

Compassion That Doesn't Compromise (Juli's blog)

#166: We're All Sexually Broken

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Instagram: @authenticintimacy

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#377: How to Care For a Friend (Or Yourself) When the Marriage Doesn’t Survive

Marriages don’t always survive the tough stuff. Wounds heal. Addicts find sobriety. Forgiveness is extended. Life comes back — sometimes without reconciliation.

In this episode, Juli is joined by Stacey Sadler, who shares her story of wearing thin the pages of "The Power of a Praying Wife" and then overcoming the shame of filing for divorce. Today she is a certified counselor and helps other women set boundaries, work toward recovery and, when necessary, leave abusive marriages. You’ll hear how God rejoices over the woman (or man) who finds healing, protection, and wholeness — even when the journey begins with God's provision of divorce.

Guest: Stacey Sadler, MA LPC

Show notes:

#376: What Does God's Word Actually Say About Divorce & Remarriage?

#373: How We Beat a Porn Addiction in Our (Millennial) Marriage

#372: How To Recognize Domestic Abuse

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#379: Is Your Love Life All That You Want It To Be?

If you’ve ever felt this way about your sex life, you’re not alone. Many married couples settle for unsatisfying sex – or none at all. In this episode, Dr. Juli Slattery and Gary Thomas grab java in a crowded hotel lobby – but that doesn’t stop them from having a candid conversation about God’s good gift of knock-your-socks-off sex. That’s right – it’s God’s gift! You don’t have to feel guilty or ashamed for wanting it. But you do have to take the initiative to make it happen. That’s why we’re here. Grab your Java and join us!

Guest: Gary Thomas

Show Notes:

Join Juli online at the The Married Sex Conference where she'll sharing about why God made you sexually incompatible.*

"Married Sex" by Gary Thomas and Debra Fileta*

"Passion Pursuit" a 10-week Bible study through the Song of Solomon with Juli Slattery and Linda Dillow

Your Sexual Differences Can Make You Better Lovers (Juli's blog)

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