Psychologist and author Dr. Juli Slattery doesn’t like small talk. In this weekly podcast, she dives into the “taboo” questions Christians are afraid to ask—or don’t know who to ask—about sexuality, intimacy, marriage, singleness, and more. Every episode is an open invitation to join Juli “at the table” for a deeper look at the good, the hard, the healing, and the holy in God’s design for sexuality. Java with Juli is an outreach of Authentic Intimacy.
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Welcome to More Than Roommates, where we want to help you take the next step to be more intentional in your marriage. We want to help you avoid falling into the trap of being merely roommates with your spouse. We hope that through authentic, biblical, and practical conversation you will gain tools and wisdom to help you take one step closer to the Lord and the marriage He intends for you and your spouse. Listen in as Scott Kedersha, Gabrielle McCullough, and Derek Davidson help you intention ...
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Jada Edwards and a diverse range of guests engage in candid and inspiring discussions on navigating the complexities of living an authentic life with Jesus Christ. Together, they delve into topics reflecting the challenges, triumphs, and transformative experiences of embracing faith in the world today.
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Rachael Gilbert, LPC, is a licensed therapist on a mission to bridge the gap between mental health and faith. She believes in the power of Jesus and therapy and loves to have honest conversations about both. Tune in on Mondays for short talk therapy episodes, always 15 minutes or less. And on Wednesdays, we share guest interviews with people whose message will bring you hope, healing, and encouragement. Stick around until the show for "Let's Get Real Practical," a short segment in which Rach ...
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I’m Amy Petersen. Welcome to the Ministry Wives Podcast. Here we have honest conversations about the realities of the ministry wife life and how to keep our hearts tethered to Jesus as we serve Him. Whether you’re seeking encouragement or practical tips, don’t miss out on these heartfelt discussions with women in various ministry contexts about the joys and challenges of ministry life.
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Episode 127 - Healing From Sexual Abuse (feat. Dr. Juli Slattery)
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29:38In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle & Scott talk with Dr. Juli Slattery from Authentic Intimacy about how past sexual abuse impacts individuals and their marriages. With biblical truth, personal insight, and expert care, Dr. Slattery shares how healing can happen in safe relationships marked by trust, patience, and grace. We hope this…
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Episode 130 - Holding On to Hope in Infertility, Part 2 of 2 (feat. Drew & Paige Greenway)
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36:51Drew and Paige Greenway return for part two of their story on infertility, this time focusing on the spiritual lessons, marriage dynamics, and ministry they’ve embraced through their journey. Using the acrostic TRUST, they unpack teachability in trials, reliance on the Lord, unwavering unity, surrender to His will, and resting in God’s timing—all o…
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Unpacking Emotional Baggage: How to Get to the Root of Conflict in Marriage with Dr. Dan Allender, #568
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49:58Turns out, the stuff we haven’t dealt with from childhood shows up ... right in the middle of our relationships. Sit down with Juli and Dr. Dan Allender as they discuss why we must be willing to explore our own stories in order to create safety, nurture curiosity, and repair what’s broken. Guest: Dr. Dan Allender Follow-up Resources: The Deep-Roote…
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Episode 129 - Holding On Through the Heartache: A Story of Infertility and Hope, Part 1 of 2 (feat.
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33:36In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle and Scott interview Drew & Paige Greenway about their story of infertility and the challenges they’ve faced along the way Drew and Paige reflect on how these trials affected their faith, marriage, and understanding of God, while offering hope, empathy, and wisdom for others walking a similar path. P…
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3 Myths We Believe About "Being One" In Marriage, #567
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27:42We spend a lot of our marriages thinking that “becoming one” means, "You'll become more like me. And once you become more like me, then we'll become one." Instead, what if you could say to your spouse, “I can love you just the way you are without having to change you.” If that’s the kind of oneness you want for your marriage (present or future), gr…
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This week on Real Talk with Rachael, I’m sharing a quick, honest episode about something I’ve been wrestling with - what do you do when God doesn’t seem to be speaking? I’ve been questioning the future of the podcast and feeling that silence - maybe you can relate. Is there an area where God feels distant right now? I’m encouraging you to think bac…
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Episode 128 - Marriage and Foster Care (feat. Derek & Kellie Davidson)
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41:01In this episode of More Than Roommates, Gabrielle & Scott interview Derek & Kellie Davidson about foster care and adoption. May is National Foster Care Month and in this episode, the Davidsons offer a glimpse into how their marriage has been shaped through saying “yes” to God’s call. While sharing their story, full of joy and challenges, they refle…
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AI & Porn: The Attachment Crisis No One Sees Coming, #566
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46:22AI is changing the game when it comes to pornography—and it’s becoming more addictive and more dehumanizing than ever. This episode explores the impact of modern porn, including its ties to fantasy, gaming, and a distorted view of connection. If you or someone you love is navigating this journey, there is hope! Guests: Jonathan Daugherty & Joel War…
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A New Way to Love: Trust, Forgiveness, and Boundaries - S7, E8
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26:11Can you love someone you don't trust? Do you struggle with setting boundaries? If so, you're in for a treat! In conjunction with her newly released book, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor, Jada sits down to discuss some common questions surrounding the intricacies of love. She explores the importance of understanding divine love, the issue with bound…
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How to (Really) Love Your Neighbor with Jada Edwards, Ep. #565
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47:50The relationships you struggle with the most? This episode is for those. Juli sits down with Bible teacher Jada Edwards to share stories about the ways they’ve fallen short when it comes to loving others, and how God has transformed their understanding of what it means to love the way He does. (Spoiler alert: Sometimes the best way to learn love is…
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Top 10: #1 - Decluttering at the Speed of Life with Dana K. White
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47:34In the #1 spot on Real Talk with Rachael's top 10 countdown, Dana K. White from A Slob Comes Clean kicked off the first episode of 2019 with practical and hilarious wisdom on decluttering. As an author, podcaster, and self-proclaimed "hopelessly messy" person turned decluttering expert, Dana shares her journey of tackling her own home and helping o…
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Episode 126 - When Work and Marriage Collide: How to Stay United
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25:57In this episode, the More Than Roommates team tackles the tension between work and marriage, offering practical and biblical wisdom on balancing career, family, and faith. They unpack how motives, identity, communication, and expectations shape how couples navigate work's impact on their marriage and family. Scriptures: Gen 2:7-9 Eph 2:10 Col 3:23 …
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#564 Why People Turn to Porn and How to Break the Cycle
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36:35Sadly, wrestling with pornography addiction is increasingly commonplace. But how do people find pornography? And why do they keep going back to it? In the final of this series revisiting Reclaim, Troy and Melissa Haas of HopeQuest, share their testimony and expertise around pornography addiction, and what it takes to overcome it. Guests: Troy and M…
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Top 10: #2 - 5 Things We've Learned in Our Parents' 50 Years of Marriage
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45:04In the #2 spot on Real Talk with Rachael's top 10 countdown, I celebrate my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary with my four older siblings. Together, we reflect on the powerful lessons we’ve learned from our mom and dad—one from each kid. From the importance of building a foundation of faith to the power of unconditional love, we share heartfelt (an…
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Episode 125 - How Married Couples Can Love Their Single Friends Well
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25:51In this episode of More Than Roommates, Scott, Derek, and Gabrielle explore what it looks like for married couples to value, support, and engage their single friends in meaningful ways. They reflect on how Scripture elevates singleness, how the church sometimes unintentionally devalues it, and how we can better reflect the love of Jesus—whether sin…
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In this episode, Jada talks with college students Bobbie and Armelle about the college experience today. They discuss the transition to college, finding faith, and understanding God's grace. This podcast is for everyone! Whether you're a college student, a parent, a new believer, or a seasoned follower of Christ, you'll gain valuable insights into …
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#563 Practical Advice for Talking to Kids About Sex and Culture
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46:17Navigating the teenage years has never been easy, whether you’re the parent or the child. So as parents, how can you help your teenager or pre-teen have a better experience? What practically can you do to put them in a stronger position to navigate their teenage years safely, with more clarity about God’s love for them and design for their sexualit…
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Top 10: #3 - Growing in Marriage & Mentorship with Sandy Jobe
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53:53In the #3 spot on Real Talk with Rachael's top 10 countdown, Sandy Jobe shares heartfelt wisdom on marriage, family, and the power of prayer. As a homemaker, author, and Women’s Ministries Care Pastor, Sandy encourages us to embrace gratitude in every season and bring everything—even the little things—to God in prayer. She reminds us that healthy m…
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Episode 124 - Why Couples Must Lose In Order To Win In Marriage
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24:31In the episode of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott discuss our tendency and desire to win and be right in marriage, when the goal is to “lose”, become more like Jesus, pursue oneness, and walk in humility. Scriptures: Gen 2:18-25 John 10:10 Phil 2:3-4 1 Tim 1:15 1 Cor 13:6 Resources: Removed Series from Harris Creek Watermark Marria…
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Balancing Faith & Finances: What Ministry Couples Should Know with Dr. Hance Dilbeck
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39:00Are you looking for fresh insight into the money matters of your household? Do you find yourself wondering if compensation conversations need to happen for your husband? Today, I spend time with Dr. Hance Dilbeck, the president and chief executive officer of Guidestone Financial Services. Pulling from his 30 years of pastoral ministry experience an…
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#562 The Best Way to Stop Fighting in Your Marriage
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41:43James 4:1 so famously writes, “What causes quarrels and what causes fights among you?” It’s not surprising that marriage is a hotbed for conflict. When you live so closely with someone else, it’s easy to see their flaws, shortcomings, and mistakes in high definition. So what can you do to stop constantly fighting? In this special session from Recla…
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Top 10: #4 - Growing Season with Sarah Philpott
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34:26In the #4 spot on Real Talk with Rachael's top 10 countdown, author Sarah Philpott shares wisdom from her book, The Growing Season: A Year of Down-on-the-Farm Devotions. Using farming as a powerful metaphor, Sarah explains the importance of spiritual rest—just as fallow ground needs time to replenish its nutrients, we need seasons of stillness to r…
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Episode 123 - Why Tension is Necessary For a Healthy Marriage (feat. Jonathan "JP" Pokluda)
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45:00In this episode of More Than Roommates, Jonathan “JP’ Pokluda shares about the necessity of tension (dissonance) in marriage and 5 ways we need to S.H.I.F.T. in our marriages. This talk was recorded live at the 2025 More Than Roommates Marriage Conference at Harris Creek Baptist Church. Scriptures: PR 15:18, 17:14, 17:19, 20:3 PR 18:2, PR 18:13, Ja…
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A New Way to Love: Family Edition - S7, E6
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41:11In preparation for her new book, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor, Jada sits down with her sister, Tresa, to discuss the complexities of family relationships. They explore the importance of being intentional, how personal history influences how we love, and much more. Pre-order: A New Way to Love Your Neighbor https://www.amazon.com/New-Way-Love-You…
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How to Serve Where You are Planted with Susan E. Field
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29:25What should you do when you feel like your ministry calling is different from your husband’s? In this episode of the Ministry Wives podcast, I get to engage in a heartfelt discussion with Susan Field—a seasoned pastor’s wife, mom of two sons, and former NYC urbanite—all about the complexities of navigating ministry passions in the various spaces th…
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#561 Help for Christian Wives Who Don’t Like Sex
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1:05:41We’ve talked about the fact that many women struggle to ‘flip the switch’ and enjoy married sex, and we’ve talked about what might contribute to that. But we haven’t talked about what husbands can do to help their wives enjoy sex. Juli shares a conversation from Gary Thomas’ Podcast where she was a panelist alongside Debra Fileta and Belah Rose. Ho…
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Top 10: #5 - Joy Dealer with Heather Johnson
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36:36In the #5 spot on Real Talk with Rachael's top 10 countdown, Heather Johnson from Revelation Wellness shares powerful insights on finding joy, walking in intimacy with God, and living with intention. She reminds us that loving others starts with being loved by the Father—when we run dry, it’s His love that refills us. Heather encourages us to slow …
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Episode 122 - What Does it Look Like For Jesus to Be the Center of Your Marriage?
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21:30In this live recording of More Than Roommates, Derek, Gabrielle, and Scott respond to John Elmore’s talk from the 2025 More Than Roommates Marriage Conference. We discuss some of the practical implications of the fact that Jesus is the composer, conductor, and canon of the melody of our marriages. If you haven’t listened to it yet, go ahead and lis…
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Finding Your Leadership Voice with Casey Merrifield
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33:42So, you married a minister… now what? Whether you feel called to leadership within the church or are struggling to find your place among its people, you are a person of influence—inside the church and outside its four walls. So, how can you embrace your voice as a leader and step into this role, stewarding the personality and passions God has gifte…
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#560 Can Biblical Churches be LGBTQ-friendly?
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53:14There are so many challenges that come with leading a church well, especially when it comes to how to express their stance on Biblical sexuality. Many want to be a place where people can wrestle with the truth about God and sex and figure things out, while also being sure to prioritize biblical orthodoxy. How can they do both? Pastor Evan Wickham, …
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Top 10: #6 - Wilderness Seasons with Lauren Chandler
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36:32In the #6 spot on Real Talk with Rachael's top 10 countdown, author Lauren Chandler shares insights from her Bible study, With Us in the Wilderness: A Study of the Book of Numbers. She reminds us that God’s plan has always included women and that even the difficult passages in Scripture reveal His heart for justice and restoration. Lauren encourage…
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Episode 121 - Christ Is the Melody of Your Marriage (feat. John Elmore)
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36:24In this episode of More Than Roommates, John Elmore shares an incredibly powerful message about how Jesus is to be the composer, the conductor, and the canon of the melody of our marriage. This talk was recorded live at the 2025 More Than Roommates Marriage Conference at Harris Creek Baptist Church. Scriptures: Genesis 2:20b-25 Matthew 19:4-6 Colos…
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A New Way to Love: Marriage Edition - S7, E5
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37:07Have you ever wondered how to build a strong marriage? In preparation for her new book, A New Way to Love Your Neighbor, Jada sits down with Amili and Candise Holmes to discuss how to love your spouse. They explore the costs of loving well, the importance of seeking spiritual guidance during difficult times, the benefits of separate counseling, and…
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Am I Too Messy for Ministry?: Embracing Your Journey with Kim Hardy
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32:45What is the path forward when you’re feeling overcome by expectations, racing thoughts, and the overwhelming reality of your sin? Today, I get to chat with pastor’s wife, speaker, and author Kim Hardy about embracing our unique ministry journeys—and seeing how the Lord can use it all for His glory. Together, we discuss the power of confession and t…
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#559 What if Male Sexuality Is More Complex Than We Think?
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49:42Historically, inside and outside the church, male sexuality has been talked about as a purely orgasm-driven experience. But is it possible we have oversimplified the male sexual experience? What if there’s more to the way men think and feel about sex than we’ve previously considered? Dr. Corey Allan joins Juli for a very different conversation abou…
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Top 10: #7 - Breaking Down Barriers in Marriage with Dr. Juli Slattery
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40:57In the #7 spot on Real Talk with Rachael's top 10 countdown, Dr. Juli Slattery joins the conversation to share wisdom on marriage, intimacy, and the power dynamics at play in relationships. As a clinical psychologist and co-founder of Authentic Intimacy, Juli helps women understand how to use their influence in marriage in a way that builds up rath…
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Episode 120 - 7 Things Healthy Couples Do To Stay in Harmony in Their Marriage
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35:57In this episode of More Than Roommates, Scott & Kristen Kedersha discuss how to be in Harmony with one another in marriage. This talk was recorded live at the 2025 More Than Roommates Marriage Conference at Harris Creek Baptist Church. Scriptures: John 15:5 Matthew 19:3-6 Ecc 9:9 Gen 2:18 Heb 10:24-25 Matthew 7:3-5 1 Corinthians 10:12 Questions to …
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Wisdom from a Recovering Perfectionist with Scarlet Hiltibidal
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40:46Do you keep finding yourself weighed down by your perfectionist tendencies? What about the expectations placed on you by yourself, your family, and your fellow church members? Today, I get to spend some time chatting with ministry wife, mom, and author Scarlet Hiltibidal on a life lived free from the restraints of perfectionism. From the pressures …
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#558 Christians Need To Change The Way They Talk About Married Sex
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30:43As we work to change the purity narrative and undo many of its effects, we have to look at some of the continued harm it does to marriages. There’s still so much missing in the way Christian couples are taught about marital intimacy. How can Christians celebrate the gift of sex that God gave in marriage? Juli shares a conversation she had with the …
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