Surrendered Sexuality - by Juli Slattery (Paperback)

About the Book

The purpose of our sexuality is not self-discovery but to understand God's love.

Christians are confused about God's views on sex and intimacy. We don't know what to do with our temptation, shame, brokenness, longings, or desires. Even Christian churches and families are divided in the nuances of sexuality, neglecting Jesus' call to be unified as His body.

Surrendered Sexuality provides a clear, biblical understanding of our sexuality and the transformational power of Christ. Readers discover how Jesus gave His life not primarily to change behavior, but to renew our identity--which is rooted in our union with Christ, not our wounds, feelings, desires, past or present sins, or purity.

We're living amid tremendous cultural confusion and pain. But we won't be able to offer life and hope without the fire of God's love first passing through us. Juli provides the biblical wisdom and encouragement we all need.

Book Synopsis

The purpose of our sexuality is not self-discovery but to understand God's love.

We tend to have pockets of our lives dominated by the flesh and driven by cultural wisdom. For many, sexuality is one of those pockets. Christians are confused about God's views on sex and intimacy. In today's culture, we struggle to grasp the meaning or purpose of our sexuality. We don't know how to make sense of our temptation, shame, brokenness, longings, or desires. What is more, Christian churches and families are divided in the nuances of sexuality, neglecting Jesus' most important call to be unified as His body.

Recognized expert in biblical sexuality Dr. Juli Slattery brings her years of experience, biblical knowledge, and passion for the Lord in applying the call of Christians to surrender their views, questions, and pain to the God who changes everything. Surrendered Sexuality provides a clear, biblical understanding of the significance of our sexuality and the transformational power of Christ. Readers discover how Jesus gave His life not primarily to change behavior, but to renew our identity--which is rooted in our union with Christ, not our wounds, feelings, desires, past or present sins, or purity.

We're living amid tremendous cultural confusion and pain. But we will not be able to offer life and hope without the fire of God's love first passing through us. Surrendered Sexuality provides the biblical wisdom, help, and encouragement we all need.

Review Quotes

Praise forSurrendered Sexuality

"With her characteristic clarity and compassion, Juli Slattery invites us to bring our whole selves--yes, even our sexuality--under the loving lordship of Jesus. Surrendered Sexuality is not about shame or quick fixes, but about discovering how intimacy with Christ reorders our deepest desires. I'm so grateful for this resource that speaks both truth and grace into one of the most tender areas of our lives."
--Rachel Gilson, author of Born Again This Way and Parenting Without Panic in an LGBT-Affirming World and leader at Theological Development and Culture with Cru

"As a leading voice in the church on matters of faith and sexuality, Dr. Juli Slattery provides practical wisdom rooted in Scripture for any Christian who desires the sweet fruit of a life fully surrendered to Jesus. I recommend this book to all my brothers and sisters in Christ--and even those exploring the Christian faith who grapple with the effects of sexual brokenness. As Juli states in the book, 'Sexuality is never a neutral issue in our relationship with God.' And Surrendered Sexuality is God's loving invitation to every Christian."
--Jonathan Daughtery, founder of Be Broken Ministries

"For such a time as this--Surrendered Sexuality is a needed book to help navigate sexuality in a time and world marked by sin, confusion, and disunity. An important and helpful read for men and women, single and married, old and young, that helps bring the help, hope, and healing God's people need."
--Scott Kedersha, Marriage Pastor, Harris Creek Baptist Church, Waco, TX; author of Ready or Knot? and cohost of the More Than Roommates marriage podcast

"As dating coaches who work with Christian singles, we can't recommend this book enough. Dr. Juli Slattery offers what so many singles long for but rarely receive: compassionate, theologically rooted guidance that doesn't shy away from hard questions. It's not a book about repressing sexuality--it's about redeeming it. In a church culture that often only addresses sexuality in the context of marriage, this book is a refreshing and needed voice."
--Kait and JJ Tomlin, dating coaches, bestselling author, founders of Heart of Dating

About the Author

DR. JULI SLATTERY is the president and cofounder of Authentic Intimacy, a ministry helping people make sense of God and sexuality. She is the host of the weekly podcast Java with Juli. She has authored or coauthored fourteen books, including God, Sex, and Your Marriage, Rethinking Sexuality, and 25 Questions You're Afraid to Ask About Love, Sex, and Intimacy. Juli is a member of the board of trustees of Moody Bible Institute. She and her husband, Mike, have three grown sons and live in Akron, Ohio.