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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