Focus on the Family with Jim Daly Understanding Sexuality and Intimacy from a Christian Perspective (Part 1 of 2)
Feb 5, 2026
Julie Slattery, founder of Authentic Intimacy and author of Surrendered Sexuality, explores sexuality from a Christian viewpoint. She discusses surrendering the body to Christ, cultural pressures around sex, and teaching Godly sexuality to children. She contrasts casual sex with true covenantal intimacy and explains how identity, shame, and community shape sexual health.
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Sex Is Spiritually Significant
- Sex never stays neutral in marriage or in our relationship with God. It will either draw you together or tear you apart and reveal God's goodness or create a barrier of shame.
From Abuse And Affairs To Restoration
- Shelley experienced childhood sexual abuse, secret affairs, and deep shame before seeking God for real healing. Inviting Jesus into the trauma and sin led to decades of restoration and wholeness.
Ask Why, Not Just What
- Christians often ask 'what' (rules/actions) instead of 'why' (God's purpose for sexuality). Understanding why God cares reframes behavior and exposes deeper questions of trust and goodness.
