Hey friend. Welcome to Java with Julie hosted by me Julie Slattery. This

podcast is a listener supported outreach of authentic intimacy which is a ministry

dedicated to helping people make sense of God and sexual and

we're a ministry dedicated to helping people make sense of God and sexual issues.

Now this episode is really special.

It's our 500th episode.

So listening closely to today's conversation because later in the

episode we're going to have a special offer coming up to help you celebrate this

500th episode anniversary with us. Over the last 11 years I've had the chance to talk with a variety of

experts, pastors, authors, psychologists, and just ordinary people who are walking

through their own journeys to understand God's

design for sexuality and marriage.

And over time, that 11 years, a lot has shifted.

First of all, this podcast is not just for women that's how we

started out even though we know a lot of you guys for listening in now the

podcast is for everyone. The topics have changed even what's happening in our culture. We have shifted to address some of the things that weren't even an issue 11 years ago.

I've heard a lot and I'm still learning. In fact, I would say that these job interviews are one of my favorite parts of my job because it's where I get to keep learning and growing in my own understanding of complex topics around sexuality, marriage, singleness, and healing.

And I also get to meet some pretty cool people with powerful personal stories and great advice,

and some of them have become friends over the years.

Well, one of those friends is my guest today, Scott Kaddersha.

He's been a pastor for more than 18 years,

and over that time he's been working closely

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