Send us a text If you find yourself here, you are battling more than sexual sin . You are fighting to become whole. And that is why, at Regeneration Ministries , our mission is to help you face your issues and break free from patterns holding you captive. Together, we are doing more than just kicking a habit. Satan is loud and thick with shame, grabbing at you to keep you from breaking your habit. God, on the other hand, loves you so much He is both willing to let you walk away and wait until yo...
Sep 28, 2021•15 min•Ep. 175
Send us a text The habit loop, for good or bad, goes something like this: Trigger. Craving. Response. Reward. Let's get Practical About Recovery. When it comes to unwanted sexual behaviors , that loop slides shame in just after the reward. That’s why you’re here now. You’re doing the work to break the cycle. But sometimes, the work feels annoying, unnecessary, and even boring. If you wish you could stop with the steps and just “lean into Jesus,” you’re in the right place. Friend, there is a batt...
Sep 21, 2021•13 min•Ep. 174
Send us a text There’s an exclusivity in the topic of sexual abuse and rape as something that only happens to women. That is simply false. Men, let this episode invite you in, giving you space to consider what may have felt “weird” or called “lucky” as perhaps, abuse. Allow this time to clearly define your understanding of what sexual abuse and rape can mean for men. You are not meant to be left out. Let’s begin with affirming that what happened to you was wrong, that it was a violation, it was ...
Sep 14, 2021•17 min•Ep. 173
Send us a text Most of us battling unwanted sexual behaviors teeter between Option A- Resist or Option B-Give In. Which option do you choose? If you’re wrestling with issues of pornography , lust or masturbation ; this episode explores another Option. Jesus is inviting you to see more, not to see less. As St. John Paul II put it “there is no dignity when the human dimension is eliminated from the person.” Let’s unpack the options together to understand them better. Then, moving towards integrity...
Sep 07, 2021•16 min•Ep. 172
Send us a text In your journey towards sexual integrity, it matters what you’re looking at, it matters what you’re looking for. Focus on the Cross! In this episode, we hope to encourage you to fix your focus on the Cross . As you’re doing the work to become whole, to break old patterns, to make new choices; set your eyes on Jesus on the Cross. Don’t let shame or hopelessness take your eyes off the Salvation Jesus is offering you from the Cross. Focusing on the Cross with you! Highlights: It matt...
Aug 31, 2021•16 min•Ep. 171
Send us a text Let’s continue the conversation on Identity and Sexual Orientation. This matters because becoming whole includes radical change for our sexual orientation. But, we live in a sexually confused world, one that has decided on its own words and definitions. In this episode, Josh offers more on the topic through a Christian lens. We’re diving deeper into Sexual Orientation, the concept of Change and Happiness. The bottom line is we all need to change our sexual orientation. You read th...
Aug 24, 2021•21 min•Ep. 170
Send us a text We’re looking at Sexual Orientation in a special two-part series. If this feels personal, that’s okay. It’s important to recognize that sexual orientation is quite personal. But, the world has laid out it’s terms and it’s ideals for what sexual orientation means. Our culture tells us who we’re attracted to in fact, defines us. In this series, we’ll be discussing the cultural conversation set up with cultural standards and comparing it to what Jesus has to say about you. The world ...
Aug 17, 2021•16 min•Ep. 169
Send us a text Your body is a glimpse of God himself, a Theology of the Body. “ The human body includes right from the beginning... the capacity of expressing love, that love in which the person becomes a gift – and by means of this gift – fulfills the meaning of his being and existence.” That being said, where are you headed sexually ? Together, let’s cast a clear vision for our sexuality the way God intended it. The theology of the body is larger than just a freedom from lust. The vision God h...
Aug 10, 2021•15 min•Ep. 168
Send us a text Looking up pornography, arranging an affair or hookup; these things cut you off from you. Unwanted sexual behaviors are an escape mechanism and their gift is dissociation. When you don’t know how to deal with the hardships in your life, dissociating through distraction can feel like an easy way out. But the further deep you are in your sexual sin, the farther you are walking away from you. This leaves you operating in this world with mere fragments of you. God made you body, mind,...
Aug 03, 2021•15 min•Ep. 167
Send us a text Parents, we are living in a digitally connected, sexually saturated world. Being a mom or dad in this day and age can feel more like Pioneer Parenting. We are the first generation to raise kids in a world that is globally connected, 24/7. And the internet can be tough competition, especially when it comes to talking to our kids about sex. When you’re too tired or too uncomfortable to have “The Talk” with your son or daughter; the internet is always ready and willing to answer any ...
Jul 27, 2021•14 min•Ep. 166
Send us a text The power to see and be seen is more than just opening our eyes. We easily diminish that power with our human tendencies towards lust or comparison or judgment. What is it like to see how Jesus sees? In this episode, we’ll examine our human vision versus Jesus’ all-powerful, all-knowing, loving vision. Jesus knows you through and through and loves you. Before hitting play, pray the words of a blind beggar and open your heart to learning how to see and be seen; “Lord I want to see....
Jul 20, 2021•13 min•Ep. 165
Send us a text Reality check friends, you have an enemy. An Enemy on the Prowl. The message in this episode isn’t meant to scare you. Our purpose is to issue a loud wake-up call for your heart, mind, soul, and body. More often than not, we don’t believe we have to deal with an actual enemy. But he is alive and active, taking shape in issues from our past and battles in our present. There’s only one creature made in the image and likeness of God- that’s you. Satan can’t stand that. He’s been on t...
Jul 13, 2021•14 min•Ep. 164
Send us a text You’re doing good work to break the patterns. But what happens when your unwanted sexual behavior steps into the room, in the flesh, or comes up on the screen in full color? Alarms go off. Does your alarm scream “Danger” or yell “Go For it!”? Disarm the Alarm. Listen in as Josh explains these alarms; their distinctions, their source, and your response. Your response to those alarms matters a great deal. We’ll also explore the concept of walking in the flesh versus walking in the S...
Jul 06, 2021•13 min•Ep. 163
Send us a text Light is powerful. It can rise, grow, reflect, change, dim. Light can be intimidating, scary even when we consider it in the same breath of our secrets. Jesus, the light of the world, offers His light to you. We invite you to listen to this episode to consider Jesus’ light for you in the dark, painful, scary things in your life. We’ll focus on John 3 and 4 comparing Jesus’ meetings with Nicodemus vs the Samaritan woman at the well. Let’s remember the promise when Jesus said He cam...
Jun 29, 2021•12 min•Ep. 162
Send us a text Your body was created by God and it is very good. If that doesn’t feel true to you, this episode is for you. We’re challenging the lie that says your body is to blame. And that’s harder than it sounds. What would it look like to allow the words in this podcast to make their way from your ears to your brain, to your heart all the way to your fingertips? Be willing to believe your body is not the enemy. This shift in mindset matters so much as you find yourself wrestling with tempta...
Jun 22, 2021•13 min•Ep. 161
Send us a text To “tread” means to walk in a specified way. Tread Boldly. As a parent, especially of teens, you may consider treading carefully as the best way to handle hormones and cold shoulders and uncomfortable conversations. But, as you’ll hear Josh explain; you are called to tread boldly. This is a special episode as our very own Josh Glaser releases his first book today - “Treading Boldly through a Pornographic World: A Field Guide for Parents.” Josh and co-author, Daniel Weiss, lay out ...
Jun 15, 2021•14 min•Ep. 160
Send us a text We all long to be known, to be seen, and to be loved for who we are. Jesus aches for this very thing, and this is why Jesus Wants to Wash Our Feet. Are you willing to be cleansed by Jesus? For him to stoop down and to wash your dirty feet? For him to come near to the parts of you that perhaps even you don't want to look at yourself? This week Josh humbly speaks about Pride Month, LGBTQ+ loved ones , about pride in general, and about the humility of Jesus. He speaks deeply about th...
Jun 08, 2021•20 min•Ep. 159
Send us a text Discovering your young son or daughter has been exposed to pornography is upsetting. You can’t make your children un-see what they saw, but you can help turn a bad thing into an opportunity for good conversation and a deeper connection with you around a very important topic. This week Josh jumps into 7 very important things not to do when you as a Parent find out your son or daughter has been looking at porn. Let us equip ourselves and one another as we continue towards “Becoming ...
Jun 01, 2021•14 min•Ep. 158
Send us a text Temptation and Accusation are some of the strongest and most used tools of the devil(s) in making us feel like we are not worth it, we are weak, we will never heal and so many other lies he whispers to us. Temptation's One-Two Punch hurts! In this episode, we’re diving into the whys of temptation and the ways in which this deceiving intruder tries to get at us. A left jab gets us on our heels, and the right cross comes in fast and knocks us off our feet. This is right where the de...
May 25, 2021•15 min
Send us a text Porn, voyeurism, extramarital affairs - We do what we do based on what we believe about ourselves. Let's start examining the roots. In this episode, we’re going beyond behaviors to examine roots. Understanding what you believe to be the truth about who you are deep down is key to making real change. And you are worthy. True change is more than a shift in behavior. Examining your deep-down beliefs about yourself determines how you’re growing, or not. Lord, open our hearts and show ...
May 18, 2021•13 min•Ep. 156
Send us a text Is lust okay in marriage ? That’s a loaded question. Dan Keefer joins the podcast to unpack the answer. Stopping to consider lust in your marriage may be new to you. We’ll take the first step to define and understand what lust means. There are so many layers. And this conversation is careful to help you understand them. Picking and choosing parts of your spouse to focus on deconstructs the person you married. We’re going to look at your spouse and lust more thoughtfully. We’ll go ...
May 11, 2021•25 min
Send us a text Recovery from unwanted sexual behavior is up to you. And only you can know how much of “you” is going into the work. It's about postures of recovery. In this episode, Josh and Kit examine a few postures toward recovery and how to readjust for lasting impact. This important journey is about more than trying to quit a bad habit. True healing hinges on your posture. How vulnerable are you? Who are you doing this for? We are digging deep into these questions with you. We pray you feel...
May 04, 2021•23 min
Send us a text Desire is one of those touchy subjects no one really wants to touch. But we’re going there. Depending on the way you were raised; you might consider desire to be mysterious or dirty or something to be quiet about. In this audio snippet from our latest video , Kit and Rebecca are putting the subject of desire front and center. That deep down longing is part of your special wiring and it is worth exploring. Desire is spiritual, emotional, and physical - that means facing it is a vit...
Apr 27, 2021•9 min
Send us a text Infidelity can feel as crushing and disorienting as an earthquake. Sexual Betrayal is trauma. To help us navigate the aftershocks of discovery and pain; we’ve invited Dr. Barbara Steffens to the podcast. The Earthquake of Sexual Betrayal. As the founder of the APSATS, the Association of Partners of Sex Addicts Trauma Specialists, Dr. Steffens points out this is more than relationship counseling. She walks us through sexual betrayal with both the expertise of a trained clinician an...
Apr 20, 2021•33 min
Send us a text Calling all husbands and wives - “ Does Your Marriage Need a Different Sexual Lens? ” Josh recently shared this question through a thoughtful article on the Regeneration Ministries website. And today, Josh and Kit are unpacking what it means so you can experience sex in a better way with your spouse. Our culture tends to put expectations sex - what it should look like, what you should look like, how you should feel, when it should happen, even how often it should happen. Sex is al...
Apr 13, 2021•21 min
Send us a text If you are saying “I can’t handle this. I can’t control this. I don’t have answers.” It sounds like you may be at the end of you. How do you get from there to admitting, “It’s okay that I’m not okay.” There’s a lot of work involved. That “at the end of you” feeling coupled with ongoing recovery work towards sexual integrity or for saving your marriage can feel overwhelming. We pray this episode comes alongside you. Listen in as we turn to Psalm 131 and find an invitation to go bey...
Apr 06, 2021•24 min
Send us a text We Are All Searching For Meaning. Right now, let’s take notice. For this next half hour together, let’s be aware of that need deep inside you. And this time, let’s promise to not look away but to be present and understanding because you are a person of great worth. Your habit of turning to pornography or hooking up is more than an unwanted sexual behavior. That pattern in your life is connected to a desire for worth. But searching for a sense of calling is not limited to just you....
Mar 30, 2021•26 min
Send us a text Is lust truly every man’s battle? Generally speaking, lust gets put in a “Men Only” category. Maybe that’s because of the idea that men are more visual than women and thus more prone to this disordered desire. On this episode of “Becoming Whole,” Josh and Dan distinguish desire from lust imploring accountability and honesty. The world tells us men are bound to fall into lust but this conversation hopes to refute that toxic message and help you break free. This is not about condemn...
Mar 23, 2021•26 min
Send us a text We are designed for hugs and holding hands and more. Touch IS a good gift from God. Healthy touch! Maybe this truth has you clenching your jaw but don’t be too quick to run away from this conversation. Your current sexual addiction or your past sexual trauma may have twisted the idea of touch into dark confusion and shame. If so, please stay. Perhaps you’re one of the many people during this pandemic going long stretches of time without an embrace, please stay. Touch and longing a...
Mar 16, 2021•29 min
Send us a text An anonymous question came in through the Regeneration Ministries blog setting the stage for this conversation “…Why does God set one free from sin and stronghold immediately and not another?“ Why are we waiting for healing and other's aren't? If you keep struggling with sexual sin and have watched others gain freedom; that can feel hard. On this episode of “Becoming Whole,” Josh and Kit tackle the mystery of healing and the ‘why’s’ that can come with it. Listen in as they navigat...
Mar 09, 2021•33 min
