Becoming Whole
308 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 54 ratingsRelationships and sexuality are areas of life that can be beautiful or confusing, life-giving, or painful. Becoming Whole is a conversational podcast for men, women, and families seeking to draw nearer to Jesus as they navigate topics like sexual integrity, relational healing, spiritual health, and so much more.
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Sex and Self-Worth
May 27, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBWe are wired for intimacy and long to know our true identity because we are wired this way. God created us in His image so there is something innate in us that aches for that intimacy, that connection, that other. Join Josh and Kit as they discuss the entanglement of Sex and Self-Worth. Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We want your feedback on Becoming Whole. You can leave your feedback here If you are in the Baltimore Area, ...
Grieving our Expectations
May 20, 2019 10:00 - 24 minutes - 11.1 MBGrieving isn't just done at funerals, it can also be a helpful part of Parenting, Singleness, Marriage, sometimes even our sex lives. Join Josh and Kit as they discuss expectations and grief. Unearthing where our expectations are too high, identifying things not in our control, and grieving what we didn’t even know we expect from ourselves, others and God. Mentioned: Ruth Haley Barton - Invitation to Retreat Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the...
Don't Should or Ought on yourself!
May 13, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBWe all have played the self hatred game. The evil one takes pride in watching us volley the hate back and forth at ourselves. Yet God speaks words of truth over us from the very beginning. Join Josh & his guests for a conversation about the importance of uncovering self hatred and the great value of self acceptance. Guests: Kit Elmer and James Craig Mentioned: Repent and Believe - Daily Repentance Fleming Rutledge - The Crucifixion Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the f...
The Sexual Addiction Cycle
May 06, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 16.7 MBThis week Josh, Dan, and Anne discuss the ins and outs of the Sexual Addiction Cycle (Trigger/Preoccupation - Ritualization - Sexual Activity - Despair/Shame). Resources: No Stones by Marnie Ferree The Sexual Addiction Cycle by Patrick Carnes, Ph.D. They discuss the power of the Lord and how He can break these chains of addiction along with speaking of practicals to help you along the journey. See you next week for more conversations about topics that matter to us all. We would love i...
The Nitty Gritty of Forgiveness
April 29, 2019 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10.1 MBJosh and Kit walk through the practicals of how to forgive. They discuss the preparation work that goes into forgiving, including dealing with real emotions and wounds. After getting in touch with the pain, they talk about aligning with the reality of the grace of God and walking with Him through the forgiveness process. Forgiveness is humble but powerful enough to break lies out of our lives. They go on to discuss how to pray a prayer of true forgiveness, and then how to walk it out pract...
What Forgiveness Is and Isn’t
April 22, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBJosh and Dan continue their conversation around Forgiveness. They dive into what Forgiveness is and isn’t. See you next week for more conversations about topics that matter to us all. We would love it if you would subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with any suggestions on topics you want to hear more about. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the forma...
The Gifts of Forgiveness
April 15, 2019 04:00 - 14 minutes - 6.83 MBJosh and Dan go over the ways into the true gifts that come with forgiving. They dive into unforgiveness as well and how it impacts both the physical and spiritual of our lives. PTSD, Depression, Spiritual Warfare and more. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the po...
Sexual Discipleship Part 2
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBJosh and Drew continue their conversation on sexual discipleship by discussing the 3 major themes of growing in sexual wholeness: vulnerability, identity, and intimacy. They unpack each of these themes and go on to discuss ideas including being sexual creatures without the specific expression of sex, covenant vs consumer mentality, and Christian sexual maturity. Contact Drew at [email protected] or visit his website drewboa.com On April 12th we will be holding our second annual FORGE ...
Sexual Discipleship Part 1
April 01, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.36 MBSexual discipleship is found everywhere answering the questions: “What is sexuality for?” “What does it mean to be sexual?” and “What is sexuality?” “Who are you being sexually discipled by?” asks author Drew Boa who wrote Redeemed Sexuality, a resource for young people who are seeking sexual wholeness. Josh interviews Drew to learn about how men and women can stop being sexually discipled by the culture and start being led in sexual discipleship by Christ. On April 12th we will be holdi...
Women Dealing with Pornography: The Practicals
March 25, 2019 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBJosh and Anne conclude this series by getting into practical advice for women dealing with a pornography struggle. They discuss accountability, filters, prayer, and more. Resources: Sexual Sanity for Women by Ellen Dykas 101 Practical Exercises by Dr. Doug Weiss Covenant Eyes Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a speci...
Women Dealing with Pornography: Why Am I Stuck?
March 18, 2019 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.19 MBJosh and Anne continue their conversation about women dealing with pornography by discussing how unhelpful thinking and negative mindsets keep women stuck. They propose that having a negative mindset leads women to look in the wrong places for affirmation and goodness. They also discuss looking towards this struggle with a curious mindset that asks “why am I going to this? What am I really looking for?” Resources: Unwanted by Jay Stringer Please subscribe, leave a review, and email info@r...
Women Dealing with Pornography: How Did I Get Here?
March 11, 2019 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBOur ‘women dealing with pornography’ series continues with Josh talking to Anne and Kyle about how women end up trapped in pornography, knowing that understanding this “how” is a key step towards freedom. They unpack how women are bringing legitimate needs and desires to an illegitimate place. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk ...
A Woman’s Journey Out of Pornography
March 04, 2019 05:00 - 29 minutes - 13.4 MBJosh interviews Anne and a special guest to kick off our series discussing women and pornography. The series kicks off with a testimony that discusses being stuck in porn, what was being sought, and how God is healing and healer. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the...
Breaking Agreements About God
February 25, 2019 05:00 - 26 minutes - 12 MBThe most consequential agreements we make are about God. Josh and Kit close out our Breaking Agreements series by discussing unholy agreements we make about God, and how to break them. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We want your feedback on Beco...
Breaking Agreements - Homosexuality
February 18, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.9 MBMost people in the West view sexual orientation as a key part of identity. As Christians are continuing to debate what is loving and true in light of Scripture, it is more important than ever that those who follow Jesus are able to discern whether all of the agreements made in our culture and our hearts are true and beneficial. Josh and Bob discuss the implications of the agreements that we make about homosexuality, encouraging us to talk to Jesus about breaking agreements that are not from...
Breaking Sexual Agreements
February 11, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBJosh and Dan continue our Breaking Agreements series by discussing the agreements the bind people sexually, and then how to take the next step in receiving God’s healing. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We want your feedback on Becoming Whole. Yo...
Breaking Agreements
February 04, 2019 05:00 - 23 minutes - 10.6 MBMost of us have areas in our lives that seem to agree with malevolent forces, rather than the truth of who we are as seen in Scripture. We find ourselves bound in habitual behavior, and we wonder why. To shed light on this phenomenon, Josh and Dan discuss what an agreement (i.e. unholy agreement) is, and how to begin to break these in light of the truth of Scripture. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to supp...
BONUS: Does a Spouse Need to Share Their Pornography Struggle?
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes - 7.12 MBJosh, Bryan and Meagan had so much more to share about this topic, so please enjoy this bonus episode! Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We want your feedback on Becoming Whole. You can leave your feedback here If you are in the Baltimore Area, Re...
Does a Spouse Need to Share Their Pornography Struggle?
January 28, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11 MBDiscovering how to communicate with a spouse is a long journey, a journey that becomes complicated when pornography use is in the picture. Josh tackles this tough topic with Bryan & Meagan, a couple who has first hand experience with this very question. Resources Referenced: Couples Healing podcast series regenerationministries.org/resources Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, pleas...
Why Wait Until Marriage to Have Sex?
January 21, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBYoung and old Christians alike in our culture are sincerely asking “why wait” in regards to sexuality. This question is becoming increasingly popular as our culture continues to rid itself of any Christian sexual ethic. Josh and Dan cast vision by discussing Biblical, relational, and sociological reasons for men and women to choose chastity while not married. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ...
How To Answer “Is Homosexuality a Sin?”
January 14, 2019 05:00 - 24 minutes - 11.2 MBChristians are increasingly asked the above question from both sides of the aisle. As Christians, it is important to know how to answer this question deeply, with grace and truth. Josh and Kyle continue Tough Topics with Regeneration’s pastoral approach to such a divisive question. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a spec...
Am I the Only Woman Struggling with Porn?
January 07, 2019 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBJosh, Anne, and a special guest kick off season 2 of our podcast with a series that tackles Tough Topics. Our first topic asks “am I alone among women in my struggle with pornography?” This vulnerable conversation hopes to destigmatize the reality of this struggle for women, and provide hope for those struggling. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.o...
037 Slowing Down During the Holidays pt. 2
December 23, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.2 MBIn our final podcast of 2018 Josh and Kit continue their discussion on slowing during the advent season by diving into specific practices that can be helpful in connecting with God during any season of life. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We wa...
036 Slowing Down During the Holidays pt. 1
December 16, 2018 05:00 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBJosh and Kit continue the advent theme by discussing the meaning of slowing down during the busy holiday season. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We want your feedback on Becoming Whole. You can leave your feedback here If you are in the Baltimo...
035 When the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Isn’t pt. 2
December 09, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes - 12.4 MBJosh and Dan continue their discussion on the challenges that many face during the Christmas season. They dive deeper into the specific effects that this season has on our “drug of choice”, as well as some practical strategies to grow. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell ...
034 When the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Isn’t pt. 1
December 02, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBIn this two part series, Josh and Dan discuss ways in which the Christmas season is not the most wonderful time of the year for many. We hope this is a blessing to those with a similar proclivity, but that it can also help those of us who enjoy the season have more empathy towards those that experience a more pointed time of difficulty. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit ...
033 Alyssa’s Story
November 25, 2018 05:00 - 22 minutes - 10.4 MBOur final story is from Alyssa. Alyssa put us in awe with her fearless vulnerability. We are so thankful to have had a part in these stories of real men and women dealing with real struggles. Please enjoy, and know that stories like these wouldn’t be possible without your generous partnership. To partner financially, please visit regenerationministries.org/donate Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to suppo...
032 Ted’s Story
November 18, 2018 05:00 - 19 minutes - 8.83 MBOur penultimate story features Ted, who now leads of one of our main groups. Hear his bravery as he vulnerably shares his story with all of us. Please enjoy, and know that stories like these wouldn’t be possible without your generous partnership. To partner financially, please visit regenerationministries.org/donate Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministri...
031 Danny & Juliet's Story
November 11, 2018 05:00 - 28 minutes - 12.9 MBStories continue with Juliet & Danny, a married couple who believe they wouldn’t be together if not for Regeneration. Please enjoy, and know that stories like these wouldn’t be possible without your generous partnership. To partner financially, please visit regenerationministries.org/donate Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk ab...
030 Manny’s Story
November 04, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.58 MBRegeneration Stories continues with Manny who vulnerably shares his powerful story. Please enjoy, and know that stories like these wouldn’t be possible without your generous partnership. To partner financially, please visit regenerationministries.org/donate Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up t...
029 Barb’s Story
October 30, 2018 04:00 - 32 minutes - 14.9 MBWe are so excited to present “Stories”, a series of testimonies that share how God has used Regen to walk with people towards healing and intimacy with Christ. Stories begins with Barb, an incredibly brave woman with a powerful story. Please enjoy, and know that stories like these wouldn’t be possible without your generous partnership. To partner financially, please visit regenerationministries.org/donate Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with sugge...
028 Couples Healing pt. 4: Rebuilding
October 14, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.03 MBRebuilding calls for couples to create something stronger than what came before. Josh and Jamie conclude our Couples Healing series by discussing some ways to strengthen the long-term health of the marriage. Resources: https://regenerationministries.org/couples-healing-resources/ Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a spec...
027 Couples Healing pt. 3: Foundation Repair
October 07, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 8.84 MBAccountability and boundaries are so important in moving forward after infidelity. Josh and Jamie Glaser continue our series by discussing how to repair the foundations of the marriage. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We want your feedback on Bec...
026 Couples Healing pt. 2: Cleanup
September 30, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.12 MBHow much does she need to tell me? Where can I find solid ground to stand on? Josh and Jamie Glaser continue our Couples Healing series by discussing step 2: cleanup. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We want your feedback on Becoming Whole. You ca...
025 Couples Healing pt. 1: Triage
September 23, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.14 MBIs there hope for a marriage after infidelity? What does it take for a marriage to recover? Josh and Jamie Glaser kick off a new series by discussing the first stage of healing for couples after infidelity in marriage: triage. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the p...
024 Consecrating Singleness
September 16, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.82 MBJosh, Kyle, & Bob finish our series on singleness by casting vision for a bigger picture of singleness. They challenge us to set our eyes on God instead of only our sins and brokenness, and go on to discuss what it means to consecrate one’s singleness to the Lord. They call us to give ourselves more fully to Jesus, entrusting Him with our whole being. To register for our upcoming Singleness Conference, visit regenerationministries.org/events Please subscribe, leave a review, and email info@...
023 Singleness and the Church
September 09, 2018 04:00 - 23 minutes - 11 MBJosh, Kyle, and Bob continue our series on Singleness with a sober conversation on the church’s view of singleness. Without shaming ‘matchmakers’, they seek a balanced position, acknowledging that some singles are called to marriage, and that some are called to singleness. They also talk about the ways that the Church often idolizes marriage. Overall, they discuss that becoming married does not equal ‘spiritual arrival’, but instead, that we are all on this journey towards Jesus. To register...
022 Singleness and Dealing with Loneliness
September 02, 2018 04:00 - 24 minutes - 11.4 MBJosh, Kyle, and Bob continue our series on Singleness by diving into identity and the way single people see themselves. They encourage singles to dive into faulty views that aren’t from God about identity, especially in the reality of loneliness. They also encourage singles to seek out Jesus and others and allow God to work in the ache of loneliness without wallowing in it. To register for our upcoming Singleness Conference, visit regenerationministries.org/events Please subscribe, leave a ...
021 Singleness and Sexual Temptation
August 26, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBIs sex an essential part of human flourishing? How can our needs for intimacy be met as Christian singles? Josh, Kyle, and Bob kick off our series on singleness by discussing these important questions. They also discuss how singles are called to deal with sexual temptation, talking to Jesus about our temptations, and the commonalities of dealing with temptation between singles and married couples. They go on to discuss the cultural expectation that one can only be happy if they are sexually ...
020 Reconciliation After You Fall
August 19, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 10 MBA sexual fall doesn’t happen in a vacuum. Other are affected by our falls. Josh and Dan conclude our “After You Fall” series by discussing reconciliation after a fall. They discuss practical, common scenarios where reconciliation is necessary after falling into sexual sin. They conclude by discussing how to ask for forgiveness in humility and wisdom. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry,...
019 Reflection After You Fall
August 12, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.98 MB…”In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength…” Isaiah 30:15 Josh and Kit continue our series “After You Fall” by discussing the importance of reflection after a fall. They encourage us to look for patterns, to identify lies that are being believed, and the link between lies and temptations. The conclude the episode by talking about how to deal with the lies. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. F...
018 Receiving God’s Good After You Fall
August 05, 2018 04:00 - 17 minutes - 8.08 MBWe can be especially vulnerable to shame, fear, and self-recriminations after a sexual fall. But God can use that vulnerability for our good. Will we let Him? Josh and Kit continue the series by discussing turning to God, understanding God’s forgiveness at the heart-level, and moving towards community. They move into specific application points including confession, daring to believe truth, and guidelines to hearing God. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email info@regenerationministrie...
017 The Fog After You Fall
July 29, 2018 04:00 - 22 minutes - 10.3 MBAm I alone in my experience of what it’s like to fall into sexual sin? What do I do after I fall to move towards God? Josh and James kick off our “After You Fall” series by discussing the foggy aftermath of giving into sexual temptation. They discuss how to move towards God by confessing to safe and whole-enough brothers and sisters who can point us back towards Jesus (James 5:16). Finally, they talk about how to be there for someone after they fall. Noted: Redeemed Sexuality by Andrew Boa...
016 Comfort
July 22, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.98 MBIn this bonus episode, Josh and Dan discuss comfort. They cover comfort from a parenting perspective, but also discuss the effects of comfort (or lack thereof) in adult life. They go on to talk about knowing God as Great Comforter, along with some practicals. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up t...
014 Parenting Towards Purity
July 15, 2018 04:00 - 20 minutes - 9.28 MBIn the fourth and final episode of the series on parenting, Josh and Michelle discuss what parents can do when their kids are exposed to pornography. Referenced in episode: -3-part fire drill from Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by Kristen Jenson, MA and Gail Poyner, PhD. -Wired for Intimacy by Dr. William Struthers -fightthenewdrug.org Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit re...
013 Kids and Social Media
July 08, 2018 04:00 - 25 minutes - 11.6 MBMichelle and Josh discuss shepherding our kids in the realm of social media. Referenced in episode: -It’s Complicated by Danah Boyd -Parental Guidance Conferences (http://regenerationministries.org/pg/) Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a specific topic? Change up the format, or just tell us the podcast rocks! We want you...
012 Tech Tools for Families
July 01, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.72 MBMichelle and Josh provide practical insights into using technology to help parents raise their kids in the digital age. Practically, they discuss internet filters, accountability software, and other means of helping families not be exposed to inappropriate material on the internet. They go on to discuss best practices for general technology use in families. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our mi...
011 Parenting (& Living) in a Sex-Saturated Culture
June 24, 2018 04:00 - 19 minutes - 9.11 MBMichelle and Josh discuss parents’ responsibility even when they feel overwhelmed by technology, and how parenting is still relational, not digital. They also observe that parents are digital immigrants, and therefore would benefit from becoming students of their technological children. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email [email protected] with suggestions. For more resources, and to support our ministry, please visit regenerationministries.org Want us to talk about a...
010 Is Decreasing Temptation Possible?
June 17, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.79 MBJosh and Dan close out our series on temptation by discussing the possibility of decreasing temptation in our lives. Their discussion covers the reality of what Jesus meant when He said to cut off your hand if it causes you to sin (Matt. 5:30), considering what is happening on a deeper level within temptation, and dealing with unforgiveness. Dan also encourages us to seek healthy intimacy in community, and go deeper emotionally where needed. In the end, we are reminded of the importance of w...
009 Preemptive Measures Against Temptation
June 10, 2018 04:00 - 21 minutes - 9.9 MBIn part 4 of our series on temptation, Josh and Kyle discuss practical, preemptive measures against temptation, taking the fight seriously, and reframing our mindset towards sin. They go on to discuss media that may lead towards temptation, making wise decisions based on where we are in our journey, and developing a fire drill. Ultimately, Kyle calls us to get in the habit of running to Jesus with our temptations, even before they start. Please subscribe, leave a review, and email info@rege...