Hey there, this is Julie Slattery and you're listening to Java with Julie.

This podcast is a production of authentic intimacy, a ministry dedicated to reclaiming God's

design for sexuality.

That word reclaim is a big part of what God has been laying on my heart in the last few years.

So often we as Christians approach issues of sexuality as if they're problems. But what I've realized is that sexuality is not

first and foremost a problem we need to solve. It's a territory that God wants to reclaim.

And so I hope you'll join me at our Reclaim Conference in Akron, Ohio on October 4th and 5th.

The heart of this conference is to reclaim God's design for sexuality, first in our own lives,

and then as we interact with other people. And this particular event is a big investment on the part

of our ministry. It's a Friday night, all day, Saturday conference where we're going to dive deep into what

it looks like to reclaim the territory of sexuality in our lives and to be missional about that

with God's love as we interact with others.

So you can learn more at authentic intimacy.com slash reclaim, and I sure hope to see you there.

In this episode of Job with Julie, you're going to hear the story of a woman whose life has been

reclaimed in a remarkable way for God's purposes.

Her name is Harmony Dust Grillo, and she is an abuse victim who became a stripper.

Although her childhood is filled with trauma, God has worked so powerfully in her life

to bring true healing and restoration.

And Harmony's healing journey actually began when a young woman befriended her in a ballet class.

As you listen to Harmony's story, you're going to hear how you too might be a

catalyst in the life of a woman who's trapped in an abusive relationship, in the commercial

sex industry, or even in sex trafficking. Harmony eventually founded the nonprofit organization

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