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Becoming Whole
Relationships 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.
Episodes
329 episodes
Pursuing Goodness : Godly Self-care
Welcome to the final week of the Pursuing Goodness mini-series on the Becoming Whole podcast! This episode we talk about how godly self care is essential for anyone seeking healing and wholeness from sexual and relational brokenness. Join...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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Pursuing Goodness : Reclaiming the senses
Welcome back to the Becoming Whole podcast! Join Aaron Tagert, men's spiritual coach, and Andrea Smithberger, host of the Sacred by Design podcast, as they dive into week two of our 'Pursuing Goodness' mini-series. In this episode, we explore t...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:34
Pursuing Goodness: Grief & Lament part 2
Welcome back to part two of our four-part series on "Pursuing Goodness" in 2025! In today's episode, hosts Aaron Tagert and James Craig dive further into the topics of grief and lament. Contrary to popular belief, these emotions can be a cataly...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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23:44
Pursuing Goodness: Grief & Lament part 1
Welcome to the first part of our four-part series on pursuing goodness in 2025! In today's episode, hosts Aaron Tagert and James Craig dive deep into the often-overlooked topics of grief and lament. Contrary to popular belief, these emotions ca...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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21:36
Faith and Body: The Power of the Incarnation
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 integrit...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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41:08
Finding Hope in Connection
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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31:10
How can this be? - Advent Series
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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30:16
Healing Anger: Insights into Spiritual and Emotional Well-Being
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 a...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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40:02
The Psychology of Anger
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 emot...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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34:01
Anger and Unwanted Sexual Behavior
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 ...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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32:44
You're Not the Only One - Pressing through the Power of Shame
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...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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15:28
3 Essentials for a Sexually Whole Community
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 explo...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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20:11
God's Presence is Greater than Your Sexual Struggles
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. W...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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18:48
Jesus Sees Beneath Sexy. You Can Too
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 d...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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21:31
Revisiting: "Is it okay to fantasize about your spouse"
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 fr...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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19:48
Giving Your Body to God
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 temptatio...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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17:04
Embracing Joy and Connection: The Path to Wholeness
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 unwante...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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38:24
Meeting Jesus in our wounds
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 hi...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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36:15
Connecting Your Struggle to Your Story and Your Story to Jesus
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 thr...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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29:19
Unpacking the Unique Approach of Curiosity
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 traum...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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36:21
Holiness or Love - What's More Important to God?
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 d...
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15:28
Revisiting using your imagination for fantasy or faith
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 imaginat...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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25:07
Revisiting the why behind the what
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,...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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23:09
Streams of Healing
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 episod...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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48:44
Pride, Identity, and the Higher Call
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 C...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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25:07