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Big Air | ACW164
Ask Christopher West - February 21, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsAs a man, how can I heal from past wounds and learn to become a gift? Why is it sinful to separate marital intimacy from procreation (i.e. contraception, IVF, etc.)? Having been sexually abused as a child, how can God heal me and prepare me for marriage? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast i...
The Way Up Is Down | ACW163
Ask Christopher West - February 14, 2022 08:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow does being born out of wedlock and raised in two homes impact my place in the Church? I'm husband has confessed pornography addiction and infidelity. . . I want to be faithful to my vows, but I don't know if I should seek an annulment. Christopher, what are you reading currently? Any recommen...
Mixed Motives | ACW162
Ask Christopher West - February 08, 2022 17:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow do you remain authentic when being true to yourself causes isolation? Do you have any advice for someone who is more attracted to comfort than greatness? How can sexual desire truly be oriented towards love for the other? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body ...
Turn On Your Heart Light | ACW 161
Ask Christopher West - January 31, 2022 08:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsWhat does the Church say about tattoos? Is a marriage valid if it is never consumated? What does it mean that celibacy is a "higher calling" than marriage? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share ...
The Blessed Vision | ACW160
Ask Christopher West - January 24, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow can I be merciful to myself for sinning when I was raised so well, in such a loving family? I understand the philosophical definition of love as willing the good of the other, but what does it truly mean to love someone theologically? What is the difference between lust and admiration? Ask Ch...
Intimacy in Abstinence | ACW159
Ask Christopher West - January 17, 2022 08:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow can my wife and I grow in intimacy during periods of abstinence? What is the difference between Jewish marriage and Catholic marriage? Why does Jesus call God "Father" if God is neither male nor female? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President...
Be Not Afraid to Dream | ACW158
Ask Christopher West - January 10, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow can I lead my partner deeper in the faith when her faith is already deeper than my own? What is the Catholic Church's teaching on circumcision? Do you have any advice for ministering to men who struggle with sexual sin? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body In...
Treasure His Promises | ACW157
Ask Christopher West - January 03, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsDoes sexual union in our fallen world inherently "defile" the man and the woman? How do I balance longing for eternity and cherishing the things of this world? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy s...
It's A Journey | ACW156
Ask Christopher West - December 27, 2021 08:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsI'm afraid my wife feels that my love is conditional based on her physical appearance. . . what should I do? What happens to celibate's sexual desires? Why are marriage and holy orders sacraments but not religious life for sisters, brothers, and consecrated singles? Ask Christopher West is a week...
He Wept with Her | ACW155
Ask Christopher West - December 20, 2021 08:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsMy son attends Oxford Highschool where there was a recent shooting – he is unharmed but struggling to process the horrors of what happened. Do you have any advice? Believing that Catholicism is "the ultimate religion" makes me uncomfortable. How can we be sure that Catholicism is the correct inte...
Passion vs. Intimacy | ACW154
Ask Christopher West - December 13, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsAre Adam and Eve saints? When does desiring a romantic relationship become lustful, especially when using dating apps? What do you recommend for the healing and increase of desire for marital intimacy? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Chri...
Love Matures | ACW153
Ask Christopher West - December 06, 2021 08:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsDo you have any encouragement for bringing Theology of the Body to the Anglican Church? How should I respond, as a teacher, to one of my highschool girls who thinks she is a boy? What is the Catholic view on arranged marriages? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Bod...
Good Eros | ACW152
Ask Christopher West - November 29, 2021 08:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsFor some reason, my wife alwasy feels depressed on Sundays. . . any advice? Is masturbation permissible to obtain a semen sample for medical testing? How do I overcome lustful thoughts in marriage? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christop...
The Blessing and The Curse | ACW151
Ask Christopher West - November 22, 2021 08:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsWhat is the morality of embryo adoption? How do you overcome sexual sin in a dating relationship? Why does God permit the blessing of chidren to come from sinful acts? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife ...
We Need Touch! | ACW150
Ask Christopher West - November 14, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsCan our desires reveal God's will for us? I was a sperm donor before my conversion: what should I do? Is it wrong to ask for physicaly affection when dating? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy shar...
The Fourth Ring | ACW149
Ask Christopher West - November 08, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow can I pursue Theology of the Body when my husband isn't on board? Will we still be male and female after the resurrection of the body? Is marriage worth fighting for? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wi...
I Choose You | ACW148
Ask Christopher West - November 01, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsWhat resources would you recommend for women longing to be married who cannot find a man? What are some good reasons to stop having kids? What is the best way to help a friend who is repeatedly falling into sexual sin? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institu...
Grace Goes Deeper | ACW147
Ask Christopher West - October 25, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsDid the Holocaust influence St. John Paul II's writing? My parents are on the brink of divorce because of my father's pornography addiction. . . what can I do? Why did God make me this way if He knew I would hate it so much? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body I...
He's Back | ACW146
Ask Christopher West - October 18, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow do we ensure our marital embrace is still open to the Holy Spirit if conception is not possible? Do you have any recommendations for healing from father wounds? How can my fiance and I prepare for a marriage free from lust? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Bod...
Consecrated Virginity (with Jen Settle) | ACW145
Ask Christopher West - October 11, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow should a woman deal with feelings of attraction to a priest? 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 Ca...
Freedom is Real! | ACW144
Ask Christopher West - October 04, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow do I process and release feelings of resentment about my fiance's sexual past? How can I help my husband who does not agree with the Church's teaching on chastity in marriage? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his b...
God Is Beauty | ACW143
Ask Christopher West - September 27, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsIs there such a thing as being a "gay Christian"? What resources do recommend for addressing the issue of homosexuality? Does the age gap matter when it comes to dating? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wif...
Bridegroom in the Garden | ACW142
Ask Christopher West - September 21, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsI had a very good family growing up – why do I feel so wounded? Are all sexual sins mortal? 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, rela...
The Cinnamon Rim | ACW141
Ask Christopher West - September 13, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsAsk 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 ...
Crowning the Bride | ACW140
Ask Christopher West - September 06, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsWhat are your insights on tying in Theology of the Body, the Eucharist and the Assumption of Mary? What advice do you have for grieving a miscarriage? What is meant by, "wives submit to your husbands"? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Chri...
The Difference Between Nude Art and Pornography | ACW139
Ask Christopher West - August 30, 2021 07:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow do you give someone a chance without leading them on? How do I explain the difference between sacred nude art and pornography 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, an...
Does God Have a Plan for Our Bodies? | ACW138
Ask Christopher West - August 23, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow can NFP bring healing in marriage? What can I say in a short conversation to introduce people to TOB? 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 ...
Define: Masculinity and Femininity | ACW137
Ask Christopher West - August 16, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsDo you have any resources to recommend for approaching body image and an eating disordered past with Theology of the Body? What is the definition of masculinity and femininity? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his belo...
Healing from Pornography in Marriage | ACW136
Ask Christopher West - August 09, 2021 07:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow do you advise we teach our children the solid and clear truth about same sex attraction with mercy? How do I heal from my husband's pornography addiction? Is it immoral for someone to take birth control as hormone therapy if she is naturally infertile? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast...
Healing From Sexual Trauma | ACW135
Ask Christopher West - August 02, 2021 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratingsHow can sex be unitive when it's used so often as a weapon? Is there and real freedom from sexual sin outside of death? How can marriage be a path to holiness? Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy sh...
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