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Wholly Ourselves

Hosted by Josh Proctor · religion · EN · 30 episodes

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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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30%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Wholly Ourselves

What is Wholly Ourselves about?

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.

Who hosts Wholly Ourselves?

Wholly Ourselves is hosted by Josh Proctor. The show has published 30 episodes to date.

What has Wholly Ourselves covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep 30 | Queer Christian Friendship Across Sides (ft. Brian Nietzel and Barnabas Lin)" (7 October 2026, 60 minutes), "Ep 29 | Frameworks of Queer Faith Formation (ft. Keith Wildenberg)" (24 August 2026, 70 minutes), and "Ep 28 | Lessons from Ministry Mistakes: Learning the Radical Inclusion of Christ (ft. Ashley Murphy)" (20 July 2026, 57 minutes).

How often does Wholly Ourselves publish?

Wholly Ourselves publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 53 minutes across 30 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Wholly Ourselves?

Booking probability for Wholly Ourselves is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Wholly Ourselves requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Wholly Ourselves's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Wholly Ourselves?

The strongest fits for Wholly Ourselves are Religion & Faith. Wholly Ourselves has a religion audience.

About the host

Josh Proctor hosts Wholly Ourselves, a religion show with 30 episodes published.

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  • Wholly Ourselves

    Ep 30 | Queer Christian Friendship Across Sides (ft. Brian Nietzel and Barnabas Lin)

    Oct 7, 20261 hour

    In this episode, I sit down with my friends Brian Nietzel and Barnabas Lin, whom I met through Oriented to Love, to talk about our journeys with faith, sexuality, and church. We discuss why "sides" can be a helpful...

  • Episode #29

    Ep 29 | Frameworks of Queer Faith Formation (ft. Keith Wildenberg)

    Aug 24, 20261h 10m

    Keith Wildenberg, co-founder of Building Catholic Futures, comes on the podcast to discuss some of the frameworks of faith and formation that Build Catholic Futures is developing in their work to support the faith of...

  • Episode #29

    Ep 28 | Lessons from Ministry Mistakes: Learning the Radical Inclusion of Christ (ft. Ashley Murphy)

    Jul 20, 202657 min

    Ashley Murphy, the youth director on staff with Josh, joins him on the podcast to talk about lessons from ministry on caring for the least of these. Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/whollyourselves Subscribe to...

  • Episode #27

    Ep 27 | What the Parable of the Generous Landowner Teaches About Inclusion

    Jul 6, 202629 min

    Josh shares a recent sermon from Pentecost, analyzing the parable of the generous landowner and what it teaches about inclusion in the church. Become a Patron: https://patreon.com/whollyourselves Subscribe to Josh's...

  • Episode #26

    Ep 26 | What is the Difference Between Influence and Leadership? with Meg Baatz

    Jun 22, 20261h 9m

    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...

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  • Episode #25

    Ep 25 | How We Relate to Pride Month as Queer Christians

    Jun 8, 20261 hourS0

    <p>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.</p> <p> </p> <p>Become a...

  • Episode #24

    Ep 24 | How Purity Culture Fueled Homophobia and Stigmatization in the Church

    May 25, 20261h 1mS0

    <p>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. </p> <p> </p> <p>Become a Patron...

  • Episode #23

    Ep 23 | What is Spiritual Direction, Really? (ft. Dr. Beth Broadbooks)

    May 11, 202658 minS0

    <p>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...

  • Episode #22

    Ep 22 | How Culture War is Reshaping LGBTQ Inclusion in Churches (ft. Bill Henson)

    Apr 27, 202659 minS0

    <p>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...

  • Episode #21

    Ep 21 | Did the Supreme Court Legalize Conversion Therapy? Unpacking the Case and It's Implications

    Apr 13, 20261 hourS0

    <p>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...

  • Episode #20

    Ep 20 | Why We Crave Intentional Community but Struggle to Sustain It (ft. Lin Melone)

    Mar 30, 20261h 1mS0

    <p>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.</p> <p>Check out Church...

  • Episode #19

    Ep 19 | The Epstein Files and the Church's Moral Credibility

    Mar 16, 20261 hourS0

    <p>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...

  • Episode #18

    Ep 18 | Did My Parents Make Me Do It? How Generational Trauma Impacts Our Stories with Dr. Sandra Anderson

    Mar 2, 202649 minS0

    <p>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...

  • Episode #3

    Ep 17 | Christlike Acceptance Across Deep Differences with Karen Keen

    Feb 16, 202659 minS2

    <p>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...

  • Episode #2

    Ep 16 | Emerging Sexual Identities: How Identity Language is Changing with Dr. Mark Yarhouse

    Feb 2, 20261h 1mS2

    <p>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...

  • Episode #1

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

    Jan 19, 202644 minS2

    <p>In this episode, Josh reflects on the growing backlash against queer Christians, exploring how fear, shame, and legalism shape Christian responses to LGBTQ identity.</p> <p>Become a Patron...

  • Episode #14

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

    Jan 5, 202639 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #13

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

    Dec 22, 202528 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #12

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

    Dec 8, 202538 minS1

    <p>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...

  • Episode #11

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

    Nov 24, 202545 minS1

    <p>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...

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