A lot of couples will be interested in my conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly.
Dr. Slattery is a clinical psychologist and the president of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry devoted to reclaiming God’s design for sexuality. Her book God, Sex, and Your Marriage served as the basis for our conversation.
She says few couples experience the intimacy that God intends for their marriage. Sexual problems are a hidden, shameful secret for many because they don’t know how to navigate their pain and frustration or even communicate about it effectively.
Men and women don’t enter into marriage as blank slates. They come with expectations, fears, (perhaps secrets and shame), and an unspoken understanding of what “good sex” is supposed to look like. As a result, beliefs about sex often get distorted and become a barrier to knowing God more fully.
Dr. Slattery says the answer is understanding the four pillars of covenant love:
- Faithfulness
- Intimate knowing
- Sacrificial love
- Passionate celebration
To examine your expectations about sex and rediscover God’s design for intimacy in your marriage, hear my full conversation with Dr. Juli Slattery on your local radio station, online, on Apple Podcasts, or on our free phone app. This program isn’t graphic, but it’s probably not suitable for younger children, so please use your discretion if younger ears are around.
If this discussion raises further questions about your marriage, know that we have caring counselors on staff, and it would be their privilege to offer you a free consultation. Call us, leave your name and number, and they’ll get back with you just as soon as possible. The number during business hours is 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).
I’d like to extend an invitation for you to become a special partner with us through our monthly “Friends of Focus on the Family” program. When you do, I’ll send you a copy of Dr. Slattery’s book God, Sex, and Your Marriage as a way of saying thank you for touching others with the love of Christ. You’ll also receive member-exclusive benefits. To make your pledge, or for more information, click here or call 1-800-A-FAMILY (232-6459).
