Wholly Ourselves

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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Ep 15 | Queer Christian Identity, Faith, & Culture War

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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Ep 14 | How We Are Formed In The Image of Jesus (A Sermon on Spiritual Formation)

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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Ep 13 | The Good Samaritan and Queer Christians: Who Is My Neighbor? (A Sermon on Dignity and Compassion)

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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Ep 12 | What Makes Us Into Monsters? (A Sermon on Fear, Power, & Redemption)

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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Ep 11 | Why Christians Struggle to Let People Be in Process

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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Ep 10 | How Internal Family Systems Can Transform Your Faith and Relationships with Adam and Sarah Claire Colling

I sat down with therapists and hosts of The You-Turn Podcast, Sarah Claire and Adam, to explore how Internal Family Systems (IFS)—often called “parts work”—can deepen both our relationships and faith. Together we unpack how understanding the “parts” within us leads to healing, humility, and love, and how the language of IFS resonates with Jesus’ invitation to love God, neighbor, and self.
 
Check out Adam and Sarah Claire's new podcast called the You-Turn. Follow it on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NFG3AR0vUJLrGqhlXIqhH?si=TgN0rEWNT9mrYOtc61WVmg
 
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Ep 9 | What Lord of the Rings Taught Us About Faith and Sexuality with Michelle, Johana-Marie, and Nick

In this episode, Josh is joined by three friends, Michelle Disarno, Johana-Marie Williams, and Nick Rivard. One thing they all share in common...their love for Lord of the Rings. They explore the intersection of faith, sexuality, and gender through the lens of J.R.R. Tolkien's works, particularly Lord of the Rings. They discuss personal connections to the story, the significance of death, hope and faith, and the queer energy present in various characters. Whether you are a Lord of the Rings fan or not, this conversation emphasizes how faith and sexuality impact our engagement with literature.
 
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Ep 8 | Finding Real Community with Rachel Dowda

Josh sits down with his friend Rachel Dowda to explore the themes of community, friendship, and identity, particularly within the queer context. They highlight the significance of casual intimacy, the complexities of building and maintaining friendships, and the role of conflict in personal growth.
 
Learn more about Rachel's work at www.bungalowcounseling.com
 
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Ep 7 | Why the Supreme Court Case on Conversion Therapy Matters, with Simon Kent Fung

In this episode, Josh is joined by Simon Kent Fung, host of the Dear Alana podcast, to unpack the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court case Chiles v. Salazar, which challenges Colorado’s ban on conversion therapy for minors. Together they share their personal experiences with conversion therapy, explain what an amicus brief is and why Josh submitted one, and discuss the deep impact these practices have on LGBTQ youth, families, and faith. This conversation offers both a legal and spiritual lens on why protecting children matters and what’s at stake if the Court overturns existing laws.
 
Read Josh's Amicus Brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-539/370617/20250825134315970_Chiles%20v%20Salazar%20Brief%20of%20Amici%20Curiae%20Gregory%20Coles%20Joshua%20Proctor%20and%20Bill%20Henson.pdf
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