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In this episode, Josh reflects on the growing backlash against queer Christians, exploring how fear, shame, and legalism shape Christian responses to LGBTQ identity.

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In this episode, hear a sermon from Josh on spiritual formation and soul care, exploring what it truly means to become whole before God, ourselves, and others. Drawing from the opening chapters of 2 Corinthians, this reflection invites listeners to consider how God forms us not through strength or certainty, but through presence, suffering, and deep care for the soul.

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I sits down with his friend Emily Blaylock, Outreach Coordinator for Palm Beach County Victim Services, to have a conversation about sexual violence in faith communities.

We share stories, reflect on personal experiences, and preview the upcoming Safe Religious Spaces Panel, an event bringing together clergy, therapists, and advocates to equip faith communities in responding to sexual violence with wisdom and care.

Resources & Links:

- Register for the Safe Religious Spaces panel: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-religious-spaces-lunch-and-panel-tickets-1389538630449?aff=oddtdtcreator

- Palm Beach County Victim Services resources: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam

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Credit: Our Theme Song is "Leave it All Behind" by The Transient Friends

Josh is joined by Timon Lee as we delve into the complex world of minority stress, focusing on its profound impact on LGBT+ Christians. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and hidden effects of minority stress on mental health and spiritual well-being. Discover strategies for resilience and community support that empower LGBT+ Christians to thrive despite the pressures they face. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that sheds light on the intersection of faith, identity, and mental health.

Check out the Huffington Post article, "The Epidemic of Gay Loneliness": https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/gay-loneliness/

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For the first interview of Wholly Ourselves, I am joined by Destyn Land, author of "The Rules We Live By: Stories and Reflections on Unlearning Patriarchal Masculinity" to explore the complexities of masculinity, particularly patriarchal masculinity, and its impact on individuals and society. We discuss the need for open dialogue about sexual shame and the importance of understanding trauma in shaping masculine identities.

Check out Destyn's work and book: https://destynland.com/

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For the first episode, I shared a little bit about what I mean by the word "wholeness." This episode, I dive into the definition of sexuality. I promise...it's much broader than what you have thought. You are engaging with sexuality every day regardless of your sex life.

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Welcome to the Wholly Ourselves podcast, a venture into the intersection of sexual wholeness and spiritual formation! Join Josh in this first episode as he shares the vision for this podcast, what makes is distinct from previous projects, and the idea of wholeness in spiritual formation. 

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In this episode, I share a sermon reflecting on Jesus’ parable of the Good Samaritan and its deeper connection to the command to love our neighbor. Drawing parallels between how Samaritans were viewed in Jesus’ time and how queer Christians are often treated in the church today, this episode is an invitation to re-examine who we imagine as “neighbor,” how Jesus consistently redefines belonging, and what faithfulness looks like when love costs us something. 

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In this episode, I'm sharing a sermon I preached earlier this year. Drawing on musical theater, I explore the question: What is the difference between a man and a monster? Together we trace how fear, power, apathy, and self-preservation shape the monstrous patterns we see in Scripture, in history, and in ourselves. And yet, through the humility and mercy of Jesus, we discover a God who refuses to become a monster and instead makes a way for monsters to become human again. My hope is that this sermon helps you reflect on your own heart, your own temptations toward self-protection, and the redemptive invitation of Christ to rebuild with compassion, courage, and hope.

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In this solo episode, Josh reflects on what it really means to be in process in our sexuality and spiritual formation. He explores why Christians often struggle to make room for growth, especially when shame, purity culture, and unrealistic expectations around “having it all together” get in the way. Josh unpacks the difference between performative integrity and honest integrity, the ways power and secrecy distort our approach to sexuality, and how Jesus’ holiness moves toward our mess rather than away from it.

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