“I want what I want.” There it is; Temptation is calling. You’re in deep and need an escape. But, you’ve made a commitment to stop. Desire can flip the switch on commitment, detouring your willpower and ushering shame in like a tidal wave. It’s powerful that way but in moments of temptation, you may forget you have power too. In this episode of “Becoming Whole,” Josh and Kit offer you a pro...
Stopping the Shame Cycle
Shame is a powerful influencer. And if we let it get loud enough, it convinces us that we are walking report cards. Shame gives us a capital F saying our behavior is who we are. Let’s turn down the volume on shame. You may be struggling with your behavior but you are not your sin. Your identity is not wrapped in your performance alone. If that statement can’t find it’s way into your heart; listen...
Lovingkindness for LGBTQ+
There’s a simple call for all of us who claim to be followers of Jesus: Love others. But when it comes to LGBTQ+ people, we can let fear and misunderstanding get in the way of that call. Do you feel clear about what the Bible says about homosexuality? What does discipleship look like for Christians who experience same-sex orientation? What are we calling them to? Today we talk with Dr. Preston...
Come Back to the Cross
We’ve lost our center. Our focus on the Cross has faded; making the conversation you’re about to hear necessary. The world and, in some cases, even the church is offering a watered-down Gospel. Rather than looking past the Cross as a place of burden, let’s start to look to the Cross as a place of intimacy. Lingering where Jesus died for you may make you uncomfortable. You may even question...
Understanding and Healing the Mother Wound Part 2
Understanding and Healing the Mother Wound Part 1 gave us an understanding of a Mother Wound. Now, let’s keep the conversation going. There is more to you and the relationship with your mom than the wounding. You are not stuck. This second part of the conversation pushes past the initial step of facing a mother wound to the work that comes next. And, the work is hard. There may be anger. There...
Redemptive Seeing
RevealExposedDesire These are evocative words in the realm of pornography and lust. Put Reveal, Exposed, and Desire in the realm of Jesus’ love and light – and the lens is shattered. Maybe you’re hiding an addiction to the pull of lust. Or maybe your secret is hidden in the imaginary world pornography offers. Jesus sees you. And, Jesus sees beyond the hiding, beyond the secret and loves you...