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 building and maintaining friendships, and the role of conflict in personal growth.

Learn more about Rachel's work at www.bungalowcounseling.com

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Credit: Our Theme Song is "Leave it All Behind" by The Transient Friends

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. Together they share their personal experiences with conversion therapy, explain what an amicus brief is and why Josh submitted one, and discuss the deep impact these practices have on LGBTQ youth, families, and faith. This conversation offers both a legal and spiritual lens on why protecting children matters and what’s at stake if the Court overturns existing laws.

Read Josh's Amicus Brief: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-539/370617/20250825134315970_Chiles%20v%20Salazar%20Brief%20of%20Amici%20Curiae%20Gregory%20Coles%20Joshua%20Proctor%20and%20Bill%20Henson.pdf

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Credit: Our Theme Song is "Leave it All Behind" by The Transient Friends

I am back for another solo episode reflecting on the last few interviews and sharing updates about the podcast and the Patreon page. I delve into the impact of the Pulse nightclub crosswalk removal as an example of minority stress within the LGBTQ community. Additionally, I share about the Safe Religious Spaces event and the significance of Christ's empathy for sexual violence survivors. And finally I conclude the episode discussing my amicus brief for the Supreme Court case regarding conversion therapy.

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Listen to my last sermon: https://www.providenciawpb.org/providenciawpbpodcast/2025/9/6/having-compassion-like-a-samaritan-luke-1025-37

The OnScript episode about Jesus and Sexual Violence: https://onscript.study/podcast/erin-heim-with-dru-johnson-resurrection-and-the-metoo-movement-part-1/

Check out my Amicus Brief for the SCOTUS case, Chiles vs. Salazar: https://www.supremecourt.gov/DocketPDF/24/24-539/370617/20250825134315970_Chiles%20v%20Salazar%20Brief%20of%20Amici%20Curiae%20Gregory%20Coles%20Joshua%20Proctor%20and%20Bill%20Henson.pdf

I sits down with his friend Emily Blaylock, Outreach Coordinator for Palm Beach County Victim Services, to have a conversation about sexual violence in faith communities.

We share stories, reflect on personal experiences, and preview the upcoming Safe Religious Spaces Panel, an event bringing together clergy, therapists, and advocates to equip faith communities in responding to sexual violence with wisdom and care.

Resources & Links:

- Register for the Safe Religious Spaces panel: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/safe-religious-spaces-lunch-and-panel-tickets-1389538630449?aff=oddtdtcreator

- Palm Beach County Victim Services resources: https://www.nsvrc.org/saam

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Credit: Our Theme Song is "Leave it All Behind" by The Transient Friends

Josh is joined by Timon Lee as we delve into the complex world of minority stress, focusing on its profound impact on LGBT+ Christians. Join us as we explore the unique challenges and hidden effects of minority stress on mental health and spiritual well-being. Discover strategies for resilience and community support that empower LGBT+ Christians to thrive despite the pressures they face. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation that sheds light on the intersection of faith, identity, and mental health.

Check out the Huffington Post article, "The Epidemic of Gay Loneliness": https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/gay-loneliness/

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Credit: Our Theme Song is "Leave it All Behind" by The Transient Friends

For the first interview of Wholly Ourselves, I am joined by Destyn Land, author of "The Rules We Live By: Stories and Reflections on Unlearning Patriarchal Masculinity" to explore the complexities of masculinity, particularly patriarchal masculinity, and its impact on individuals and society. We discuss the need for open dialogue about sexual shame and the importance of understanding trauma in shaping masculine identities.

Check out Destyn's work and book: https://destynland.com/

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Credit: Our Theme Song is "Leave it All Behind" by The Transient Friends

For the first episode, I shared a little bit about what I mean by the word "wholeness." This episode, I dive into the definition of sexuality. I promise...it's much broader than what you have thought. You are engaging with sexuality every day regardless of your sex life.

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Credit: Our Theme Song is "Leave it All Behind" by The Transient Friends

Welcome to the Wholly Ourselves podcast, a venture into the intersection of sexual wholeness and spiritual formation! Join Josh in this first episode as he shares the vision for this podcast, what makes is distinct from previous projects, and the idea of wholeness in spiritual formation. 

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Credit: Our Theme Song is "Leave it All Behind" by Transient Friends