Wholly Ourselves

Ep 25 | How We Relate to Pride Month as Queer Christians

It's Pride Month! Rachel and Josh sit down for a discussion about Pride Month, its origins, their evolving relationships with the celebrations, and the reaction of Christians to the month.
 
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Ep 24 | How Purity Culture Fueled Homophobia and Stigmatization in the Church

Rachel and Josh talk about purity culture, where it comes from, the ways it impacted them differently and the residual effects of it in our world today. 
 
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Ep 23 | What is Spiritual Direction, Really? (ft. Dr. Beth Broadbooks)

Josh sits down with Dr. Beth, spiritual director and teacher at Kairos University, to explore  spiritual direction. Together they unpack what spiritual direction actually is, how it differs from therapy and pastoral care, and why creating sacred space for God to speak is more powerful than any advice or answer a director could give. Whether you're curious about finding a spiritual director or considering becoming one yourself, this conversation will leave you with a deeper understanding of what it means to slow down, release control, and trust the Spirit.
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Ep 22 | How Culture War is Reshaping LGBTQ Inclusion in Churches (ft. Bill Henson)

Bill Henson, president of Posture Shift Ministries, joins Josh on the podcast to discuss the rising trends of culture war on LGBTQ issues in churches, the signs and impacts, and how best to respond to promote a gospel and missional posture.
Check out Posture Shift's article "The Identity Crisis" here: https://postureshift.com/theidentitycrisis/
Posture Shift will be presenting at Exiles in Babylon later this month if you plan to be there be sure to connect with them and attend their presentation.
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Ep 21 | Did the Supreme Court Legalize Conversion Therapy? Unpacking the Case and It's Implications

A new Supreme Court ruling on conversion therapy could have far-reaching consequences—not just for LGBTQ people, but for how we understand therapy itself. In this episode, Josh and Rachel break down what actually happened, why it matters, and how it impacts faith, mental health, and the lives of queer Christians.
 
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Ep 20 | Why We Crave Intentional Community but Struggle to Sustain It (ft. Lin Melone)

We all want deeper relationships but few are willing to pay the cost. Josh and Lin explore the hidden dynamics of commitment, loneliness, and the surprising ingredients of lasting community.
Check out Church of the Sojourners: https://churchofthesojourners.org/
Nurturing Communities Network: https://www.nurturingcommunities.org/
 
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Ep 19 | The Epstein Files and the Church's Moral Credibility

This week, Josh is back for a solo episode with follow up thoughts from the last three interviews discussing sexual identity, Christian acceptance, and generational trauma. He then gives thoughts on the Epstein Scandal and what the response of many Christian leaders says about the state of Christian credibility on matters of sexuality.
Check out Russel Moore's article that Josh referenced here: https://www.christianitytoday.com/2025/11/church-sexual-abuse-crisis-epstein-files/
For more information on the statistic about child sex abuse by pastors that Josh referenced: https://premierchristian.news/us/news/article/nearly-200-christian-leaders-accused-of-child-abuse-in-2025-says-report
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Ep 18 | Did My Parents Make Me Do It? How Generational Trauma Impacts Our Stories with Dr. Sandra Anderson

In this episode, Josh sits down with Dr. Sandra Anderson, therapist, author, and HIV advocate, to explore transgenerational trauma, epigenetics, and the ways shame and unhealed wounds echo across generations. Together they discuss how healing happens through radical acceptance, spiritual renewal, and the church becoming an ICU of love where people are restored to wholeness.
Learn more about Dr. Anderson's work at sandramariaanderson.com
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Ep 17 | Christlike Acceptance Across Deep Differences with Karen Keen

In this episode, Josh is joined by Karen Keen, biblical scholar, spiritual director, and co-editor of Christlike Acceptance Across Deep Differences, for a rich conversation on faith, sexuality, and disagreement in the church. Together they explore how Christians can hold truth and dignity together, cultivate resilience in conflict, and remain rooted in Christ while navigating deep theological differences.
Learn more about Karen's work at https://karenkeen.com/
If you are interested in organizations engaging in conversations across theological beliefs, check out Oriented to Love and The Colossians Forum.
 
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Ep 16 | Emerging Sexual Identities: How Identity Language is Changing with Dr. Mark Yarhouse

In this episode, Josh sits down with Dr. Mark Yarhouse, professor of psychology and head of the Sexual & Gender Identity Institute at Wheaton College, to talk about his and Dr. Julia Sadusky's new book Emerging Sexual Identities. Together they discuss how sexual identity language is changing, why younger generations are using new terms, and how churches can respond with curiosity and pastoral wisdom.
 
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