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Ask Christopher West

282 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago - ★★★★★ - 434 ratings

Since the early 90's, author and speaker Christopher West has devoted his life to spreading John Paul II's revolutionary teaching on human life, love, and sexuality: The Theology of the Body. His beloved wife Wendy, mother of their five children, has served as his confidante, friend, and support through these long years of ministry. In this podcast, Christopher and Wendy combine their wisdom to tackle the toughest questions dealing with vocation, sexuality, marriage, and the Catholic faith.
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Episodes

"True Femininity", "Advice for Single Catholics" & "Trusting Jesus"

March 18, 2024 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

Questions answered this episode: I’m a single Catholic woman in my early 30’s. I’m normally drawn to things that are typically associated with men. A spiritual director from the past attempted to direct me to more traditionally feminine things. What does femininity and masculinity really mean? Can not having a feminine or masculine enough personality constitute an impediment to marriage or to religious life? Do you have any advice for single Catholics that are feeling a lack of Jesus’s love? ...

"Excretory Functions In Heaven", "My Husband Won't Reverse His Vasectomy" and " the Marital Embrace Before Original Sin"

March 11, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes - 63.5 MB

Questions answered this episode: Do you think we’ll still have our excretory functions in the eschaton? I’m a new convert to the faith. My husband is still a non-catholic and had a vasectomy some time ago. I don’t think he will reverse it. Do you have any advice? Was there sex before original sin? Was marriage meant to last for eternity? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and...

Difficulty Holding On, Surgery for the Sake of Openness to Life & Hellish Comparison.

March 04, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 68.8 MB

Questions answered this episode: I’ve been going deep into the TOB for a few years but after all this time has passed, I’ve noticed it’s difficult to hold on. Did you have a similar experience? Could you provide some encouragement? My wife and I are newly weds. We both would like to have children but she’s currently taking a medication that could be harmful for her pregnancy. There is an option to have a medical procedure that would get her off the medication but the surgery is also risky. Ar...

Open Bathroom Policy, Stopping Birth Control "Cold Turkey" & Idolizing One's Spouse

February 26, 2024 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MB

Questions answered this episode: My husband and I have 4 children 7 years old and under. We have unintentionally adopted an open door bathroom policy in our home. Is there an age where this would cease to be appropriate? I’m entering the Church this easter but my husband is not. I want to honor him but I also want to step into what I believe God wants for us and our fertility. How do I have this conversation with my husband? Do I just stop birth control “cold turkey”? What does idolizing one...

"Remain", Contraception & the Sacrifice of Motherhood

February 19, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Questions answered this episode: The word remain has been coming up in my prayer. Do you have deeper insights into this word? Has it ever come up for you in prayer? Where do you recommend that I go to learn more about the topic of contraception from an academic perspective? I’m a stay at home mom. The way the world, my family and friends think about motherhood saddens me. Do you have any advice? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Chri...

Resurrection & Final Judgement, Anesthetized to Beauty and Call to Single Life

February 12, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes - 52.6 MB

Questions answered this episode: Will heaven be less spectacular until the day when souls get reunited with their bodies? How will the final judgement change the status of people already in heaven or in hell? How can I begin to enter into the deep emotional realities of art like music or movies? How can I know if my desire to live a single life is my calling? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy ...

God Liking Us, Dating Wounds In Newly Weds & Fishing for Compliments

February 05, 2024 15:15 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Questions answered this episode: How can I know if God not only loves me but likes me? My husband and I recently married but I find that I’m resentful and defensive because of things that happened during our 5 years of dating. I continue to grow angrier and resentful as our marriage goes on. Do you have any advice? I’m a young woman and often find myself wanting to be desired by another man. Is looking for affirmation in this way a form of lust? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in whi...

Letting My Future Husband Love My Body, Medical Infertility & TOB for 7th Graders

January 29, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes - 37.1 MB

Questions answered this episode: I’m engaged and looking forward to marriage but have struggled with body image and eating disorders. How can I prepare myself mentally, emotionally and/or physically for the marital embrace? How can I love my body more so that I can let my fiancé love it too? What does the Church say about medical infertility? Do you have any resources available to teach Theology of the Body for 7th graders? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Bod...

Subjective Beauty, Abstinence from Sexual Intimacy & Unwanted Pregnancy.

January 22, 2024 08:00 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MB

Questions answered this episode: Is it true that beauty is in the eye of the beholder? I become distant and irritable when abstaining from sexual intimacy with my wife. Do you have any advice? How can I accept an unwanted pregnancy? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of J...

Makeup, Prescribing Contraception & NFP as Openness to Life

January 15, 2024 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Questions answered this episode: Is there anything wrong with me for being attracted to someone only when she uses makeup? As a physician, is prescribing contraception a mortal sin? My husband thinks we should use NPF for the rest of our marriage but I long to continue having children. Do you have any thoughts? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions...

Fertility Body Fluids, M*sturbation & Healing of Sexual Past

January 08, 2024 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Questions answered this episode: How do we reorient what we find gross about the bodily functions? What is masturbation? As a pre-engaged couple, how do we heal from our sexual past? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology o...

Getting Over First Love, Same Sex Attraction & Wedding Ceremony

January 03, 2024 02:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

Questions answered this episode: Will I ever get over my first love? Is it okay date others while still attached to another? What story does the body of a person with same sex attraction tell? Why does the bride come in after the priest at a wedding? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, ...

Blessing of Same Sex Unions, Wedding Night & Intimacy in Prayer with Jesus and One Another.

December 25, 2023 08:00 - 49 minutes - 45 MB

Questions answered this episode: What’s going on with the blessing of same sex unions? Does the TOB have anything to say about consummating your marriage on the wedding night? How do Christopher and Wendy live their intimacy with Jesus in parallel with their intimacy as husband and wife? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relatio...

Spiritual Mothers in Parishes, Beauty Standards & "Not in the Mood"

December 18, 2023 08:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Questions answered this episode: Why are our parishes only run by fathers if the domestic church (the family) is run by fathers and mothers? I’m not “stunning” compared to the standards of beauty that society has. I know I’m “beautifully and wonderfully made” but I understand this only with my mind, not my heart. Do you have any advice? I’ve heard that as married couples, we need to be intimate to show our love even if we’re not in the mood. If my bride is not in the mood, it would seem to me...

Marital Jealousy in Heaven, Passing on Genetic Disease & Saying "No" | ACW258

December 11, 2023 08:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MB

Questions answered this episode: I’m getting married soon and I know that there will be no marriage in heaven. Recently the thought of spending such a short life with my future husband and then eternity alone has crept in. Can the TOB speak into this? I have a genetical disease that has a 50% probability of being passed on. Can the Theology of the Body provide help to discern if I should take the risk? In my marriage, my husband seems to use sex like a drug. Can I refuse to engage in interco...

Intrusive Thoughts After P*rn Usage, Is Circumcision Mutilation? & Baptism of Desire for Babies in Womb

December 04, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Questions answered this episode: I’m a 40 year old husband and father. I grew up in a family dynamic where porn and masturbation was normal. I quitted porn after 7 years of marriage but now I’m really struggling with intrusive thoughts. Do you have any advice? I recently heard that circumcision is mutilation. Should I confess this? I’m a mid-wife accompanying a couple that’s pregnant with a child that possibly won’t be born alive; they long for their daughter to be baptized. Can you explain b...

My Son is Gender Neutral, Dating an Older Woman & Listener's Affirmation | ACW256

November 27, 2023 08:00 - 43 minutes - 39.4 MB

Questions answered this episode: My son wants to change his name to a gender neutral name. What do I call him? I’ve developed a friendship with a woman that’s several years older than I am. As our friendship grows, the possibility of a romantic relationship has come up but I don’t feel “butterflies” in my stomach. Would it be irresponsible to enter a relationship without those romantic feelings? This is not a question but an affirmation of the wisdom and balance coming from Wendy and Christo...

Wild Eros, Vampires & Modesty | ACW255

November 22, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 53.1 MB

Questions answered this episode: Should I invite a girl out even though she might not share the same values and faith I do? How can I explain to a 3rd grader that consuming the Eucharist is not the same as vampirism? How can I let my girlfriend know that other men might look at the way she dresses impurely while honoring her God given beauty? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humo...

Liberal Parish, Practical Advice to Overcome P*rn & the Receptive Role of Man | ACW254

November 13, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

Questions answered this episode: My current parish has a radically liberal priest and LGBTQ ministries. Should I speak to my parish priest or should I just look for another parish? I’ve struggled with pornography for a long time. Do you have any practical advice on how to overcome porn? I’m having difficulty accepting my place as the bride in the spousal analogy. How can I accept my receptive role as a man? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute Pres...

Death and Dinosaurs, Disinterested Gift & the Fruits of Sin | ACW253

November 06, 2023 08:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

Questions answered this episode: If death entered the world with the fall of man, what about all the other creatures on earth before man came into the scene? What is the disinterested gift that John Paul II talks about and how does it relate to eros? My wife does not want any more children and resists the idea of practicing NFP. How do I not destroy my marriage, not put my soul in jeopardy and still live my moral obligation as a Catholic with a clear conscience under these circumstances? Ask...

Trauma Growing Up, TOB for Teens & Top 5 TOB Movies | ACW252

October 30, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MB

Questions answered this episode: I grew up in a very painful and hurtful environment and fear that all my personality traits come from this broken past. How do I continue to trust God when it feels like I’m becoming a stranger to myself and everyone that knows me? Is it possible to talk to teens about the beauty of their sexuality in a way that won’t make them feel threatened or embarrassed? What are the top 5 Theology of the Body movies that you would recommend to someone? Ask Christopher We...

Looking Lustfully, M*sturbation & Perfectionism in Marriage | ACW251

October 23, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

Questions answered this episode: I have a hard time trying to determine if the way I look at women is sinful or not. Do you have any advice? Is there any difference between touching different parts of my body and masturbation? I don’t understand why the latter is sinful while the former is perfectly acceptable. Did you struggle with perfectionism when practicing NFP? Is the way I see NFP a contraceptive mentality? How can I feel more confident and not scared about the pleasure I’ll feel in ma...

Living as Brother and Sister, Climax Outside Intercourse & the Incarnation as Plan B | ACW250

October 16, 2023 07:00 - 54 minutes - 49.9 MB

Questions answered this episode: When would it be appropriate to recommend living as brother and sister to couples who got a civil divorce, got remarried but are still in a sacramental marriage with a former spouse? What exactly does “living as brother and sister” entail? Where does the Church teach that mutual acts of intimacy which do not involve intercourse but which result in orgasm for one or both spouses are evil? Can you explain how the Incarnation was not God’s plan B? Ask Christophe...

Being "Cool", Erectile Dysfunction & Adopting Embryos | ACW249

October 09, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MB

Questions answered this episode: I’m a mother, and now that my children are in school and going through the social dynamics of popularity, memories from my own time in school and this unhealthy dynamic are welling up. Why do I have this need to feel like I’m “cool”? We are a married couple struggling with the trial of managing intimacy and aging. At this point, I’m struggling to maintain an erection and my wife is urging me to seek a solution. Do you have any advice? My housemate works for a...

Reading TOB, NFP Struggles & Old Loves | ACW248

October 02, 2023 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

Questions answered this episode: I'm trying to read through the actual text of John Paul's Theology of the Body but I find it incredibly difficult to understand. Is there anything I could do? My best friend and her husband are practicing Natural Family Planing. She feels isolated, discouraged and frustrated. Meanwhile, I feel like NFP should be a team effort and a source of closeness to the couple. Do you have any advice? I was in an unhealthy relationship with a man but I still long for his ...

Wife Blessings, Parenthood Roles and Dating Non-Catholics | ACW247

September 25, 2023 07:00 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

Questions answered this episode: Can a wife bless her husband? My husband doesn’t understand the huge life change that motherhood has been for me. How can I prevent our difference in parenthood roles from affecting our relationship? I’m a Catholic young adult whom recently dated an Anglican. I enjoyed our time together but decided to not formalize the relationship. I’m uncertain if my decision was based on selfishness or prudence. Do you have any advice? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podca...

Cohabitation, Scarred Sexuality and Alzheimer's | ACW246

September 18, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Questions answered this episode: My daughter & her fiancé are thinking about moving in together before getting married in the Church and she expects me to help with the move. What should I do? I struggled with porn addiction and I experience self-hatred towards my sexuality. How can I deal with my scarred sexuality in a practical way? My father has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and whenever I look at him I don’t recognize him. What does our faith teach us about mental disease? Ask Christop...

Lingerie in Marriage | ACW245

September 12, 2023 18:15 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

Questions answered this episode: I was pregnant and developed a condition that led to an early delivery and the passing of my son within a few hours of delivery. Now I’m struggling to see my womb as a place of life instead of death. Can the Theology of the Body shine a light on this? Does one have to be in a state of grace in order to receive the sacramental benefits from marriage? What if one of the spouses is in a state of grace and the other is not? What does the Theology of the Body have...

The Horrors that Christ Endured | ACW244

September 04, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MB

Questions answered this episode: I recently watched the movie Sound of Freedom and I was deeply moved. What do you think is contributing to this horrific reality and why hasn't the Church addressed this crisis? Was Adam at fault when eating of the forbidden tree? Did John Paul II say anything about it in his Theology of the Body? My wife has been experiencing excessive bleeding and doctors have recommended a hysterectomy. What is the Church's position on this? Ask Christopher West is a weekly...

How To Heal a Stoic Heart | ACW243

August 28, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

Questions answered this episode: Do you have any tips for healing for someone that chose to be a stoic rather than an addict before he/she knew about the banquet that the Gospel offered? Should I share that I'm no longer a virgin with the next person I date? Can I become a virgin again? We are recent weds but discerned avoiding pregnancy for the beginning of our marriage. We are uncertain about when her next menstrual cycle will come and are wondering if we'll have to wait until her next cy...

Intimacy In Dating | ACW242

August 21, 2023 07:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

Questions answered this week: How has doing this podcast together impacted you as a couple? How can I balance intimacy in the context of dating without adopting a mentality of how far can we go? Should hormonal birth control always be avoided? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in...

Betrayed By My Body | ACW241

August 14, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MB

Questions answered this episode: * I recently became a mother but now I feel like I lost a sense of my personhood. How can I embrace my life as a mother while still honoring my person? My wife went through medical procedures that made it impossible for her to have intercourse. What are our options for sexual intimacy as a couple? I’ve been married for 3 years but haven’t been able to conceive and I feel betrayed by my body. Do you have any advice? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in ...

You Cannot Give What You Don't Have | ACW240

August 07, 2023 07:00 - 50 minutes - 46.7 MB

I've been overwhelmed by the call to leadership as a husband, father, and professional. Do you have any advice? I'm going through a rough patch in my relationship with my boyfriend. I feel disappointed and anxious about the thought of losing this relationship. Could you offer some wisdom? I struggle with lust. I want to be honest with my wife, and whenever I bring these things up, she shuts down. Can you help me? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute...

Theology of the BodyBuilder | ACW239

July 31, 2023 07:00 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

-Question 1: I'm a bodybuilder, and I see both the good and the bad in this pursuit. Is there a way to integrate my life of faith with my passion for bodybuilding? -Question 2: I went through a life-threatening condition during childbirth that is making my husband and me reconsider how we approach sexual intimacy. Do you have any advice? -Question 3: I recently started an intentional relationship, and I know that at some point we'll need to have more intimate conversations. Do you have any ad...

Did Jesus Suffer As Much As SA Victims? | ACW238

July 24, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Sexual abuse is a punishment almost worse than death. How can TOB explain that Jesus truly understands the deep pain endured by people who have suffered sexual abuse? I'm a young adult man drawn to a friend. I am not as physically attracted to her. Is physical attraction less important than other aspects? Was woman punished more severly than man after the fall? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wend...

Gender Stereotypes | ACW237

July 17, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

I want to honor my children’s gender while not imposing gender stereotypes on them. Are there any activities, clothes or toys that should be kept exclusively to a specific gender? I had sex with the woman I intend to marry. We’ve both repented and gone to confession. Is there still hope that our relationship will lead to a holy marriage? I’ve struggled with porn and lust since I was a teenager. I’m approaching 40 now and I’m a husband and father. How do I get to the point where attractiveness...

A Heart That Gives Itself To Those In Misery | ACW236

July 10, 2023 07:00 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

Is there a bad type of eros or is this only a form of porneia? I had a vasectomy because my wife had a heart condition that would put her life at risk if she happened to get pregnant. I went to a priest and he left me feeling hopeless. Was the way he reacted consistent with gravity of the mistake we made as a couple? Sometimes painful memories from past relationships come to mind and I feel like I’m betraying God. Is this normal? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of ...

Is the Church Anti-Woman? | ACW235

July 03, 2023 07:00 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MB

My wife and I practice Natural Family Planning. She thinks it’s unfair that the only time she has any interest in sex is during times of fertility. She also thinks that the Church’s stance is anti-woman. How can I respond to her? I’ve struggled with loving my body and feeling feminine. Do you have any insights? I’m a husband discerning diaconate. What does the TOB has to say about marriage and holy orders as a deacon. Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Inst...

Chastity is for EVERY BODY | ACW234

June 26, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MB

I’ve heard that couples should have a short engagement so as to not fall into sexual sin. What are your thoughts? Would artificial conception be permissible in the case of illness? Both vocations to marriage and celibacy are a call to sacrifice. How can I discern properly if I have a profound desire to give my life completely to God? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wis...

Feminine Beauty Is a Grace | ACW233

June 19, 2023 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Is finding out the sex of your child in the womb wrong? I belong to a protestant group ministry and several of our members have been hurt by one of the ministry leaders who constantly objectifies men and women. Do you have any advice? I’m a young adult that studied business and worked in a top tier firm. The demands of the work made it very hard to take care of my personal life so I decided to leave after knowing it was the right thing to do. I’m currently facing criticism from those close to...

Poop Jokes | ACW 232

June 12, 2023 07:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB

I feel profoundly lonely and I’m desperate. How can I address this longing without turning it into an idol? I’m trying to teach my daughter to be prudent regarding poop jokes. Do you have any advice? My husband and I are trying to integrate NFP in our family life. Is it okay to use ovulation predictor kits? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions abo...

Where to Draw the Line | ACW231

June 05, 2023 07:00 - 56 minutes - 51.8 MB

The bodies of some saints and holy men and women have been found incorrupt. Can you explain the miracle of incorrupt bodies and how it relates to the Theology of the Body? I struggle with gaping at women. How do I overcome the desire to look at women? How did you live your marriage with openness to the number of children God wanted to give you? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their hum...

Annihilation or Sublimation? | ACW230

May 29, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 44.9 MB

I have Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and have been unable to conceive. I've been suggested to take a drug that induces ovulation, but this drug may cause cancer. Am I morally bound to use this medical treatment? How do you deal with the far right movement in the Church? I have feelings for a man and I can't think of him without getting aroused, which makes me feel bad. How can I learn to think of him without these sensual affections? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology o...

Untwisting the Twisted | ACW229

May 22, 2023 07:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MB

I've been doing Exodus 90 for the past few years. One of the ascetic practices involves only listening to music that lifts the soul to God. Is this asceticism opposed to listening to popular/secular music? I'm a 22 year old woman in college that has struggled with pornography for a few years. I've realized how porn has affected the way I see my boyfriend whom I'm planning to marry. I'm afraid of entering into marriage with these wounds. Do you have any advice? My daugher and I attended one o...

At Breast of Mary | ACW228

May 15, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MB

I’m a young adult that struggles with same sex attraction. I was deeply wounded by my parents’ reaction when I shared my struggle. Do you have any advice? I want to continue loving my husband but I sometimes worry that I’m using him in the marital embrace. What helps you keep the spiritual reality of the marital embrace at the forefront? Secular art, when seen through the lens of our relationship with Christ, awakens in our heart a holy erotic longing. Could you share a playlist of the songs ...

Redeeming the Wounds of Pornography | ACW227

May 08, 2023 14:30 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MB

I'm struggling with sloth and the burdens of motherhood, does the Theology of the Body have any advice? I was exposed to pornography and I'm afraid I'll bring the wounds into my marriage. Is there any way to forget these memories? I struggled with self hate and whenever men approach me I close down. I'm also drawn to religious life, how can I work through this? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wend...

Did Jesus and Mary have Sexual Desires?

May 01, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 55 MB

How is it that God met Moses "face-to-face" before the incarnation? I have some fears about NFP as a soon-to-be-engaged woman and I am sometimes tempted to just use contraception. Do you have any advice? Did Jesus and Mary have sexual desires? Were they able to have sex? How did their sexuality differ from ours? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering question...

Marriage after "Detransitioning" | ACW225

April 24, 2023 07:00 - 40 minutes - 46.1 MB

How important do you think physical fitness is in light of Theology of the Body? If Satan has no body, how can he have offspring? (In Genesis it says that God will put emnity between his offspring and Eve's.) As someone who fell for the gender ideology and got a double mastectomy, what does TOB have to offer me as I am now embracing my femininity and discerning marriage with a man? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and ...

What to Do with Sexual Dreams | ACW224

April 24, 2023 07:00 - 41 minutes - 47.1 MB

Is it normal that women desire to be mothers more than men desire to be fathers? Why does God allow sexually explicit dreams? If you were to choose a set of Theology of the Body mass readings what would they be? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s beautifu...

Every part in the light | ACW223

April 17, 2023 07:00 - 36 minutes - 41.4 MB

I struggle to see the goodness in my body – only it's defects. Any advice? Is it morally acceptable as a faithful Catholic to send your kids to public school? Is it important to say "I love you" to the people you love? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s b...