Send us a text In this final chapter to our Advent mini-series we discuss the connection between spirituality and sexuality through the lens of the incarnation, emphasizing how Jesus' physical embodiment relates to our lives and struggles with sexual integrity. As we dive into some theology and apply some practical spiritual disciplines, listeners can begin to reconcile their sexual lives with their spiritual journeys, aiming towards wholeness and redemption in Christ. • Discussion on the import...
Dec 24, 2024•41 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Send us a text What if the essence of companionship and faith holds the key to overcoming life's most daunting challenges? This episode is an invitation through the Advent season, where we draw parallels between the biblical bond of Mary and Elizabeth and our personal battles with unwanted sexual behavior or betrayal trauma. Joined by Kyle (spiritual coach), we unravel how these stories illuminate our struggles, urging us to embrace community support and faith as vital lifelines during times of ...
Dec 17, 2024•32 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Send us a text What if the Christmas story could speak directly to your most personal struggles? Join Josh and Andrea (host of Sacred by Design Podcast) as we explore Advent through the lens of Mary's journey in the Gospel of Luke. We unpack Mary's encounter with the angel Gabriel, offering a fresh perspective on how her story can resonate with our own challenges, from unwanted sexual attractions to healing past wounds. Discover how Mary's "yes" to God can inspire us in our journey of surrender,...
Dec 10, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Send us a text In this episode of 'Becoming Whole, with special guest Aaron Tagert we delve into part three in our mini-series on anger. We highlight the importance of emotional awareness and maturity in recovery, drawing from the works of Brene Brown and Dr. Jim Wilder. Additionally, we discuss practical methods for inner healing through story work, inner healing prayer, and strategies like the 'porch' metaphor. This episode emphasizes the importance of engaging past wounds with curiosity and k...
Dec 03, 2024•40 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Send us a text Join James Craig co-host and guest Rebecca Baker as they dive into the psychology of anger and its impact on unwanted sexual behavior. Rebecca, a licensed clinical social worker, shares her expertise on different therapy approaches, naming emotions, and practical tips for managing and understanding anger. They explore how emotional awareness and maturity are crucial to personal healing and how faith is a powerful tool in this journey. Whether it's in therapy or spiritual coaching,...
Nov 26, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text Join Josh Glaser, executive director, and James Craig, spiritual coach, as they dive into a mini-series on anger and its link to unwanted sexual behavior. This episode explores how unprocessed anger can drive sexual sin and how recognizing and addressing it can bring about healing. With the holidays approaching and family gatherings on the horizon, understanding and managing anger becomes even more crucial. Our hope is that this series serves as a guide for anyone navigating the t...
Nov 19, 2024•33 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Send us a text Feeling overwhelmed by shame and the burden of thinking you're uniquely flawed? You're not alone, and there's hope for healing and connection. Join me as I share my journey through the isolating grip of sexual sin and temptations, and how these struggles made me feel like an outcast. With a fresh perspective, we explore the parallels between our experiences and the story of Adam and Eve, revealing how shame can drive us into secrecy and solitude. Let's address the misconception th...
Nov 12, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Send us a text Pornography is a silent struggle for many within church congregations, yet it's often shrouded in secrecy and shame. What if addressing it head-on could transform not only individual lives but entire communities? In our latest episode, we explore the findings of Barna's eye-opening study in collaboration with Pure Desire Ministries, revealing that over half of practicing Christians have viewed pornography, and a staggering number find themselves without support. Join us as we disc...
Nov 05, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text Can you imagine a life where the constant struggle with unwanted sexual behaviors is met with the comfort of God's presence? We all carry a deep human longing to be seen, known, and loved, but sometimes these desires manifest in harmful ways. While our needs can be loud and demanding, God's presence offers a subtler yet far more profound fulfillment. We also tackle the challenge of sustaining spiritual practices like prayer and journaling in a world filled with anxiety and intrusi...
Oct 29, 2024•19 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text What if the real issue with pornography isn't that it shows too much, but that it reveals too little? Through the lens of Jesus' transformative encounters with Nicodemus and the Samaritan woman, we'll uncover how He calls us to step out of darkness and into the light, teaching us to see others with the same love and compassion He exemplifies. As we wrap up our summer season (2-week break), we invite you to slow down and seek the perspective of Christ in your daily life. We can nur...
Sep 17, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text In a replay of a popular episode, Josh and James addresses a listener's question about fantasizing about one's spouse during masturbation. While scripture does not provide a clear directive on masturbation, it suggests that acts disconnected from the procreative and unitive purposes of sex does not align with God's design. From a practical standpoint, he acknowledges that fantasizing about one's spouse is a step towards sexual integrity but doesn't fully capture the essence of mar...
Sep 10, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text What if sexual integrity wasn't an impossible goal but an ongoing journey of alignment with God's will? Join us as Josh Glaser, executive director at Regeneration, guides us through the transformative power of surrender in the face of temptation. Inspired by Mary's response to the angel in Luke 1:38, Josh introduces a compelling prayer exercise that emphasizes dedicating our bodies and desires to God. Together, we draw a connection between Mary's act of giving her body to the Lord...
Sep 03, 2024•17 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to balance effort and grace in your spiritual recovery journey? In this episode, James Craig and Kyle Bowman unpack the concept of "doing versus receiving" as they dive into the heart of spiritual healing from unwanted sexual behavior. Kyle emphasizes the importance of divine guidance over self-driven efforts, and together, they highlight that real transformation often starts by addressing deep emotional issues rather than just managing surface behaviors...
Aug 27, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Send us a text Healing from shame and trauma begins with being seen and known in a safe environment. We discuss the courage it takes to share our wounds, even when it feels uncomfortable and fearful. By drawing parallels to the Japanese art of Kintsugi, we highlight the inherent beauty in our scars and the transformative power of re-narrating our painful experiences with compassion. Discover how Jesus’ gentle, patient presence can help reframe our narratives, combat self-contempt, and bring abou...
Aug 20, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text Could it be that the path to true healing lies not in struggle but in embracing beauty and rest? Join us as we challenge the conventional wisdom of hard work in the healing process with our special guest, Andrea Smithberger. Andrea takes us through the transformative journey of the Sacred By Design retreat at REGEN, a sanctuary designed specifically for women. We uncover how engaging with beauty can serve as a powerful form of healing, helping to overcome shame and brokenness. Dra...
Aug 12, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text In this episode, James Craig, Spiritual Coach at REGEN, welcomes Aaron Tagert, Spiritual Coach and leader of the upcoming Awaken retreat, to discuss overcoming unwanted sexual behavior. They delve into the importance of facing deep-rooted traumas rather than seeking quick fixes. Through examples and insights, they explore repentance and how men often resist revisiting their painful pasts. The discussion emphasizes cultivating curiosity, labeling sexual fantasies as messengers, and...
Aug 06, 2024•37 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text Can God's love and holiness coexist harmoniously? Join us as we dispel the myth of a dichotomous "God of the Old Testament" versus "God of the New Testament," emphasizing the unified and consistent nature of God throughout the Bible. We break down how God's attributes—love, holiness, mercy, and judgment—are not only compatible but are perfectly integrated within Him. By understanding this holistic view of God's character, we gain critical insights into sexual morality and how this...
Jul 30, 2024•15 min
Send us a text What if your imagination could be the key to a deeper spiritual connection with God? This week, we explore how imagination can shape our faith, starting with the biblical story of Eve's temptation in Genesis 3. We dissect how deceptive imaginations can lead us astray, much like Eve's encounter with the forbidden fruit, and draw parallels to modern-day temptations such as sexual fantasies. You'll discover how recognizing these false imaginations is the first step in combating them ...
Jul 23, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text Curious about what really drives unwanted sexual behaviors? Join us as we uncover the deeper motivations behind these actions with insights from Josh Glaser. By exploring symbolic archetypes and understanding how these reflect God's attributes, we shed light on the "why" behind the behaviors, not just the "what." James Craig shares his personal journey from intern to coach at Regeneration, emphasizing the transformative power of our podcast in listeners' lives. We delve into the e...
Jul 16, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text What happens when you confront a decade-long struggle with pornography and turn it into a pathway for transformation? Join us as James Craig, spiritual coach and member of our team, courageously shares his journey to healing. This episode explores the delicate balance between biblical teachings and therapeutic practices, stressing the importance of historical and communal insights and biblical foundation when tackling habitual unwanted sexual behavior. From soul care within the ch...
Jul 09, 2024•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text How do you navigate the complex terrain of identity and labels within the Christian community, especially during Pride Month? This episode is an insightful exploration of the debate between using terms like "same-sex attracted" and "gay Christian." We tackle the pastoral implications and the deeper questions of identity that arise, highlighting how language can shape self-perception and connection within the LGBT community. We hope you'll gain an understanding of the arguments for...
Jul 02, 2024•25 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text As we gather to honor a significant landmark, our 300th episode, I'm filled with gratitude for you, our loyal listeners, whose footsteps have journeyed alongside mine in this quest of faith and healing. Today's episode centers on the inspiring account of Jairus from Luke 8, a narrative that resonates deeply for those entwined in the arduous struggle for sexual integrity. Through his story, we find the strength to envision a life untethered from the chains of our battles, and we ce...
Mar 12, 2024•14 min•Season 1Ep. 300
Send us a text Have you ever felt like your past is a maze that complicates your journey toward love? We understand that sharing the deepest corners of your heart, marked by trauma and past missteps, can be a treacherous path to tread in the world of dating. Today, we address a question from a listener about when and how to unveil your history to someone you’re dating. It's a fine line between guarding your heart and being transparent with a potential partner and pacing this disclosure is key to...
Mar 05, 2024•15 min•Season 1Ep. 299
Send us a text In this episode of Becoming Whole Audio, host Josh Glaser discusses the importance of holding onto hope in the journey toward sexual integrity. He explores the questions of whether our hopes will be realized and if the journey will be worth it. By anchoring our hope in Christ and his kingdom, we can navigate the challenges with sobriety and trust in God's faithfulness. Join us in placing our hope in the secure promise of the kingdom to come, as we are cheered on by a great cloud o...
Feb 27, 2024•17 min•Ep. 298
Send us a text Embark on a profound journey with us to understand how our deepest physical desires mirror an intrinsic longing for spiritual union. Our latest conversation unravels the mystery behind our sexuality, guiding you to discover how the yearning for intimacy transcends mere human connection and points toward communion with God. Throughout this episode, we discuss the sacredness of our bodies and the divine intention in our design. This isn't just about understanding our physical impuls...
Feb 20, 2024•14 min•Ep. 297
Send us a text Embark with us on an intimate expedition into the dynamics of healing after the storm of sexual addiction and betrayal trauma. As we unravel the threads of recovery dialogue between partners, we'll equip you with the strategies for conducting meaningful check-ins charting a course through the rough waters of rebuilding trust. In a space set apart from the every day, you’ll discover how to foster transparency without oversharing, balance reassurance with accountability, and navigat...
Feb 07, 2024•18 min•Ep. 296
Send us a text In the previous episode, we delved into the delicate topic of how to address disclosing sexual sins to your spouse when fear and relational brokenness come into play. We discussed the importance of working through your own fears and the impact of relational brokenness on your perception. Today, we'll explore the trauma experienced by the spouse on the receiving end of such revelations. We'll address the concept of betrayal trauma and its profound impact on a spouse's sense of real...
Jan 30, 2024•12 min•Ep. 295
Send us a text Welcome to Becoming Whole Audio, where we provide insight and guidance on sexual integrity and wholeness. In this episode, host Josh Glaser delves into the delicate topic of disclosing unwanted sexual behavior to a spouse. He responds to a listener's question about how much should be shared with a spouse, particularly when they have already disclosed some details and encountered negative reactions. Josh explores the importance of trust, the impact of secrets on recovery, and the r...
Jan 23, 2024•14 min•Ep. 294
Send us a text Growing up in the shadow of my parents' divorce, I found myself seeking validation in all the wrong places. As we unravel the threads of childhood wounds and their influence on adult behaviors, particularly sexual integrity, this episode is a candid reflection on the often unconscious quest for self-worth. We discuss the intricate process of healing memories and the profound impact this journey can have on our lives, looking closely at how negative experiences and familial relatio...
Jan 16, 2024•14 min•Ep. 293
Send us a text Could the path to true sexual integrity be less about prohibition and more about understanding our design as beings created to give? Join us as we unravel a fresh perspective on sexual purity—one that aligns with our innermost nature and calls us to live as selfless gifts to others. This episode is a journey into the essence of sexual integrity, challenging the common notion that it's just about rule adherence. Instead, it's about mirroring the selfless love of Jesus and transform...
Jan 09, 2024•16 min•Season 1Ep. 292
