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Sacred by Design
We’re diving deep into topics like desire, sexual integrity, relational healing, and so much more. Get ready for honest, safe conversations with women, about women. Together let's do the important work of connecting your sexual struggle to your story to God. Your sexuality is, in fact, Sacred by Design
Episodes
67 episodes
Essential Steps to Marriage Recovery
What if telling the truth is the only way to make home feel safe again? We dive into the messy, honest reality of confession around sexual brokenness and how to navigate it when your spouse says they don’t want the details. With James hosting a...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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34:40
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Betrayal Recovery: Unstuck & Unfiltered
Betrayal doesn’t just break trust, it breaks your inner compass. One day you’re functioning, the next you’re asking, “Am I healing or am I stuck?” and you can’t even tell which way is up. We sit down with Tammy Gustafson, therapist and betrayed...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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43:28
Reclaiming Desire
Redeeming Desire: Listening to the Ache and Meeting God ThereIn this episode, we discuss how desire has been distorted by both a culture that says to gratify it and religious voices that say to shut it down, and invite a more careful, re...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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27:57
The Gift of Imagination
Ever notice how fantasy shows up right when you feel most alone? We get honest about why sexual fantasy feels comforting, why it keeps you stuck, and how to turn your mind from a private escape hatch into a place of healing and creativity. With...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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25:08
Shame, Betrayal, And Becoming Real Sized w/ Cat Etherington
If betrayal made you feel small, doubtful, or invisible, this conversation offers language, tools, and hope. We sit down with Kat Etherington, Director for Recovery at the Naked Truth Project, to unpack what shame actually is, why it often pred...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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38:13
Intimacy with Jesus
Intimacy shouldn’t feel like a test you can fail. We open a gentler way to relate to Jesus—one built on safety, honesty, and trust—so that even those carrying unwanted sexual desires, betrayal, trauma, or unanswered prayers can step toward conn...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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23:36
Who Holds Your Story, And How Do You Know
What if the thing you fear—letting people in—is the very thing that heals you fastest? We open up about why isolation intensifies shame, why “being right” without being known leaves you empty, and how a few safe relationships can anchor recover...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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20:57
Remember
Memory can feel like a trap… until it becomes a path back to wholeness. We chose remember as our word for the year, not to force a walk through old pain, but to gently re-member the parts of ourselves that splintered under grief, betrayal, and ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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22:30
Singleness Part 2: with Connally Gilliam
Singleness often exists in the shadows of our cultural conversation, especially in faith communities where marriage is frequently celebrated as the ultimate destination. But what if your life's unexpected path includes long-term singleness? How...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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32:05
Embracing Singleness
“Sometimes Sunday is the loneliest hour of my week.” That confession lit a fuse. We open up about singleness, sexual desire, and belonging in the church, and why treating marriage as the finish line keeps too many people...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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46:55
Finding Hope and Joy in Mary's Song: An Advent Reflection
Join us for the final week of our special mini-series on Advent. If you missed the previous episodes, we explored the intersections of Mary's yes and our sexual struggle, and the importance of finding connection and community. Today, we dive in...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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23:08
Mary and Elizabeth: Finding Strength in Community
Amidst life's challenges, where do we find the strength and support to navigate our most vulnerable moments? Join us as we reflect on the story of Mary and Elizabeth in this special Advent mini-series on Sacred by Design. With Execu...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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31:51
How can this be? - Advent Series
In today's episode, Host Andrea and Josh (host of Becoming Whole podcast) discuss the advent season's significance and how it relates to many of the personal struggles addressed at Regenertion. We invite you to reflect on how the Christmas stor...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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29:25
Reclaiming Sex Education: A Conversation with Kristen Miele
In this episode of Sacred by Design, we meet Kristen Miele, a sex educator passionate about equipping families with the language and tools to discuss sex and sexuality. Kristen shares insights on her curriculum, Sex Ed Reclaimed, which aims to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 10
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44:34
The Three C's of Healing
This episode of Sacred by Design delves into the often-overlooked issue of pornography addiction among women. We highlight the nature of pornography, the shame it brings, and the silence women maintain around this struggle. We want to break thi...
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Season 2
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Episode 9
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29:22
Left Foot, Right Foot, Breathe - Discovering Betrayal
What happens when the world you trusted comes crashing down with betrayal? Join us on Sacred by Design as we welcome back Anne, a dedicated voice in the realm of betrayal trauma recovery. Together, we unpack the whirlwind of emot...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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12:19
You are Sacred, by Design
Have you ever wondered about your own sacredness and intentional design by God? This episode of "Sacred by Design" promises to reshape your understanding of self-worth and sexuality. In this episode we aim to uplift and inspire, revealing how t...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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14:02
Sacred by God's Design
In this episode of Sacred by Design, Kyle addresses the common misconceptions around the word 'sacred.' She explains that many people feel unworthy of being called sacred due to their flaws, sins, or life experiences. However, she emphasizes th...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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11:34
Singing Sacredness
Feeling disqualified or unworthy? Today's episode of Sacred by Design is here to remind you that you are profoundly loved and inherently sacred. Have you ever savored a cup of coffee or felt the warmth of the sun on your face during a walk in t...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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7:04
Sacred by Design: Andrea's Journey
Have you ever wondered what it truly means to be sacred by design? In this heartfelt episode, Kyle turns the spotlight on Andrea, who opens up about her personal reflections and journey toward embracing the belief that every individual is sacre...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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16:31
Sacred & Same Sex Attracted
Embracing Sacred by Design: A Journey for Women with Same-Sex AttractionAs we are rolling in our season 2 of 'Sacred by Design,' Andrea & Kyle dive deep into the intention and heart behind the concept of being 'sacred by design,' sp...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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18:02
Rediscovering Your Sacredness After Betrayal
What if you could rediscover your worth and sacredness after experiencing deep betrayal? Join us on Sacred by Design as Anne and I embark on a journey to uncover the significance of words like "sacred" and "design" amidst the personal ...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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21:37
Rediscovering Sacredness: Healing from Trauma and Embracing God's Design
Have you ever felt broken or filled with shame, wondering if you could ever see yourself as whole again? Join us as we kick off Season Two of "Sacred by Design" with a heartfelt reflection on the meaning behind our podcast's name. We re...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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21:51
Breaking Free: Unmasking the Myth of Willpower
Do you feel that stubborn willpower should be sufficient to overcome pornography addiction, masturbation or casual hookups? We're here to help dispel that myth, sharing how this mentality often leads to self-blame and failure, crea...
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Season 1
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Episode 44
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6:42
The Intersection of CrossFit and Theology on the Path to Wholeness and Sexual Integrity
Ever wondered how a CrossFit gym can teach you about spiritual growth? Through my personal journey, I've uncovered how physical well-being intertwines with our spiritual transformation, especially on the path toward sexual wholenes...
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Episode 43
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9:37