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Well, today on Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, we're going to be talking about a very

sensitive topic that many husbands and wives wrestle

with, but they rarely talk about it. And the issue transcends marriage. It impacts our identity,

our purpose, and our faith. I'm John Fuller, and the following subject matter is just not

going to be appropriate for younger listeners. And we're going to begin with a comment from our guest, Dr. Julie Slattery.

One thing that I've realized is that sex will never be a neutral issue in your marriage.

It'll either draw you together or to tear you apart.

And I also think that sex will never be a neutral issue in your relationship with God. It's either

going to be revealing God's goodness or it also for so many people is a barrier to, I can't

get close to God because I'm angry or because I feel shame. John, this is a sensitive topic,

but it's an important one, especially, I think, for the Christian

community. And I think it's critical that we don't back away from what may seem awkward or

uncomfortable. You know, this is one we tend to joke a little bit about when it comes to sexuality,

but let's face it. I mean, sex is everywhere, especially in today's

modern culture. And it is good for the Christian community to better understand God's

intentionality with our sexuality. And we can't avoid that tsunami of images and the messages

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