[This is a part of the Verge Women Podcast. You can subscribe here.]
We were thrilled to have Dr Juli Slattery join our podcast recently! We processed what it looks like to cultivate a healthy, biblical sexuality in both singleness and marriage. Enjoy!
PODCAST SUMMARY
0:00 Meet Dr. Juli Slattery
- Hear about her background as a clinical psychologist
- Her vision to promote healthy sexuality and intimacy
- Check out her most recent book “Pulling Back the Shades”
1:49 Redeeming sexuality
- Defining the difference between sexuality vs. sexual sin
- Myth #1: sexual identity begins at marriage
- Myth #2: sexual purity is just for singles
TWEET THIS: “God created us as sexual beings and He said this is good.” @DrJuliSlattery #vergewomen
3:45 Becoming comfortable with your sexuality in singleness
- Your sexuality is a huge piece of who you are
- Sexuality is a metaphor of our relationship with God
- God wants to teach us about Himself through longing
5:50 Pursuing purity in marriage
- Temptation doesn’t disappear with marriage
- The danger of fantasy in marriage
7:50 Cultivating a vibrant sexuality inside of marriage
- Sex is a gift for wives as well as husbands
- Become the Song of Solomon women
- Practical step: Check out the bible study “Passion Pursuit“
10:40 Preparing children to embrace sexuality and purity
- What is sexual discipleship?
- Have intentional and proactive conversations about love, marriage, internet, etc.
- Don’t just teach negative reinforcement, but also positive reinforcement
- Check out more resources from Dr Slattery:
