Hosted by Josh Proctor, this podcast invites you to explore the richness and complexity of our identities, especially where sexuality and faith converge. We explore how the Gospel speaks to every part of who we are, across queer and straight experiences alike. This is a space for questions, transformation, and belonging.
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About the host
Josh Proctor hosts Wholly Ourselves, a religion show with 26 episodes published.
Recent episodes
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Ep 26 | What is the Difference Between Influence and Leadership? with Meg Baatz
Jun 22, 20261h 9mEp. 26
Meg Baatz — the OG guest of Life on Side B and co-founder of Kaleidoscope — joins Josh to talk leadership in faith and sexuality spaces. Fresh off stepping away from her role at Kaleidoscope, Meg unpacks the real differe
Ep 25 | How We Relate to Pride Month as Queer Christians
Jun 8, 202659mEp. 250
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. Become a Patron: https://patreo
Ep 24 | How Purity Culture Fueled Homophobia and Stigmatization in the Church
May 25, 20261h 0mEp. 240
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. Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/whollyourselves Subscribe to J
Ep 23 | What is Spiritual Direction, Really? (ft. Dr. Beth Broadbooks)
May 11, 202657mEp. 230
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,
Ep 22 | How Culture War is Reshaping LGBTQ Inclusion in Churches (ft. Bill Henson)
Apr 27, 202659mEp. 220
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 an
Ep 21 | Did the Supreme Court Legalize Conversion Therapy? Unpacking the Case and It's Implications
Apr 13, 202659mEp. 210
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 happene
Ep 20 | Why We Crave Intentional Community but Struggle to Sustain It (ft. Lin Melone)
Mar 30, 20261h 1mEp. 200
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 Sojou
Ep 19 | The Epstein Files and the Church's Moral Credibility
Mar 16, 202659mEp. 190
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 a
Ep 18 | Did My Parents Make Me Do It? How Generational Trauma Impacts Our Stories with Dr. Sandra Anderson
Mar 2, 202649mEp. 180
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 th
Ep 17 | Christlike Acceptance Across Deep Differences with Karen Keen
Feb 16, 202658mEp. 3S2
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 ch
Ep 16 | Emerging Sexual Identities: How Identity Language is Changing with Dr. Mark Yarhouse
Feb 2, 20261h 1mEp. 2S2
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 Id
Ep 15 | Queer Christian Identity, Faith, & Culture War
Jan 19, 202643mEp. 1S2
In this episode, Josh reflects on the growing backlash against queer Christians, exploring how fear, shame, and legalism shape Christian responses to LGBTQ identity. Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/whollyourselves S
Ep 14 | How We Are Formed In The Image of Jesus (A Sermon on Spiritual Formation)
Jan 5, 202638mEp. 14S1
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 ref
Ep 13 | The Good Samaritan and Queer Christians: Who Is My Neighbor? (A Sermon on Dignity and Compassion)
Dec 22, 202528mEp. 13S1
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
Ep 12 | What Makes Us Into Monsters? (A Sermon on Fear, Power, & Redemption)
Dec 8, 202538mEp. 12S1
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 s
Ep 11 | Why Christians Struggle to Let People Be in Process
Nov 24, 202544mEp. 11S1
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 cult
Ep 10 | How Internal Family Systems Can Transform Your Faith and Relationships with Adam and Sarah Claire Colling
Nov 3, 20251h 13mEp. 10S1
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
Ep 9 | What Lord of the Rings Taught Us About Faith and Sexuality with Michelle, Johana-Marie, and Nick
Oct 20, 20251h 14mEp. 9S1
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, s
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 bui
Ep 7 | Why the Supreme Court Case on Conversion Therapy Matters, with Simon Kent Fung
Sep 22, 20251h 14mEp. 7S1
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. Toge
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