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"God & Menopause", "Girlfriend's Sexual Past" & "Infertility from Chemotherapy"

Ask Christopher West - April 29, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Questions answered this episode: Does God like menopause? My girlfriend has a sexual past including a 2 year relationship with a guy that she was sexually intimate with. I saved myself for marriage and this has been very difficult for me. I’m unsure if she repents of her past or not. Do you have...

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"God & Menopause", "Girlfriend's Sexual Past" & "Infertility from Chemotherapy" | ACW278

Ask Christopher West - April 29, 2024 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Questions answered this episode: Does God like menopause? My girlfriend has a sexual past including a 2 year relationship with a guy that she was sexually intimate with. I saved myself for marriage and this has been very difficult for me. I’m unsure if she repents of her past or not. Do you have...

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Chastity is More Than Just Abstinence - SO MUCH MORE | Ep. 167

Charting Toward Intimacy - April 29, 2024 07:00 - 28 minutes
In this episode Ellen and Kathleen explore the topic of chastity within marriage, emphasizing that chastity goes beyond merely abstaining from sex. They discuss the deep and abundant grace available through the sacrament of marriage and how living out chastity can enhance marital intimacy and un...

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#486 And Now For Some Good News! "Let's Welcome Them To The Wedding Feast!"

Become Who You Are - April 28, 2024 12:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” It started when I commented on Sachin Jose’s post on X of a picture of Russell Brand reciting the Rosary and encouraging people to do the same. Brand, who has millions of followers on social media, has been sober for some seventeen years after str...

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#485 From Kathmandu to the Benedictines, A Young Monk's Tale and Discussion Of "Just for Today" Daily Meditations from Saint Therese of Lisieux and The Imitation of Christ!

Become Who You Are - April 26, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message”  The transformative journey that would lead Dom David Watters, a son of missionaries living in Kathmandu, to the serene life  of a Benedictine Monk of Perpetual Adoration.  Dom David Waters joins us from the emerald hills of Ireland to share his ...

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What to Do If You Regret Your Sexual Past.

Discerning Marriage - April 24, 2024 19:00 - 11 minutes
Join Elizabeth in this heartfelt discussion as she explores the topic of regret and finding healing in God's mercy. Drawing from personal experiences and insights, she delves into the profound message that your worth is not defined by your past choices. Discover how to navigate feelings of regret...

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#484 Confronting the Rainbow Wolves, Even In The Church, Who Are After Our Children on the 3S Highway (Self, Sex, State) To No-Where.

Become Who You Are - April 24, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Linda Pieper and I  confront the "3S highway to nowhere" head-on.  Challenging the pervasive narratives that lead to... Self-seeking, i.e. PRIDE, Sexual Liberation, i.e. LUST, and a reliance on the god of the State, i.e. Tyranny. Evil begins at ...

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#483 The Question About Eternal Life: Jesus is asked, "What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life?"

Become Who You Are - April 22, 2024 16:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Discover why contemplating our eternal destiny is more crucial now than ever as we navigate society's shifting ideologies. This episode of the Become Who You Are podcast invites you on a journey through John Paul II's inspirational teachings, dire...

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"Wearing Grandma", "Afraid of Being Alone", & "Intercourse in Pregnancy" | ACW277

Ask Christopher West - April 22, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Questions answered this episode: I’m a teacher and the other day, one of my 5th graders walked up to me and told me he was “wearing his grandma.” He was wearing an ash necklace where he was holding the ashes of his deceased grandmother. What is the difference between the Catholic tradition of rel...

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"Wearing Grandma", "Afraid of Being Alone", & "Intercourse in Pregnancy"

Ask Christopher West - April 22, 2024 07:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Questions answered this episode: I’m a teacher and the other day, one of my 5th graders walked up to me and told me he was “wearing his grandma.” He was wearing an ash necklace where he was holding the ashes of his deceased grandmother. What is the difference between the Catholic tradition of rel...

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Messy Liturgies and Sin-Filled Marriages | Ep. 166

Charting Toward Intimacy - April 22, 2024 07:00 - 14 minutes
 In this episode Ellen shares a personal revelation about finding God's presence and grace in the imperfections of married life and liturgical celebrations. Despite her initial frustration with less-than-perfect liturgies during the Easter Triduum, Ellen is reminded through prayer that God's gra...

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7 Intimate Relationship Activities That Aren't Sexual

Discerning Marriage - April 17, 2024 20:00 - 10 minutes
In this video, we explore seven incredibly intimate activities you can engage in with your partner that don't involve any sexual elements. From fostering honest conversations to learning new things together, these activities are designed to bring you closer emotionally and spiritually. Join us as...

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#482 The "World" is Temporal and Passing Away: "Seek First the Kingdom of God and All These Things Will Be Yours As Well!"

Become Who You Are - April 17, 2024 14:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” As our discourse unfolds, the ephemeral world collides with the timeless kingdom of God and the essence of true human dignity. Embark with us through the sacred corridors of marriage and divine destiny often clouded by today's cultural distortio...

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#481 "The Great Campaign Against The Great Reset" With Jason Jones

Become Who You Are - April 16, 2024 06:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” I have been a fan of Jason Jones ever since he was an executive producer of Bella, still one of my all-time favorite movies. He was also an associate producer of The Stoning of Soraya M, is a pro-life activist, popular podcast host, and tireless h...

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"Wanting To Go Back", "Faith Jealousy" & "TOB Resources for Children" | ACW276

Ask Christopher West - April 15, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Questions answered this episode: I’m in my 30’s and I’ve been married for a few years. My past was full of addiction to porn. I’ve been able to heal and overcome those past but I find myself wanting to go back. I also find myself thinking life would’ve been easier if I had married someone else. ...

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Thank God for Your Husband's Sex Drive | Ep. 165

Charting Toward Intimacy - April 15, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes
This episode focuses on the common issue among couples regarding the disparity in sex drives, a topic frequently brought up by listeners. We propose a perspective shift, suggesting couples view these differences as blessings that can forward the relationship and increase intimacy.  ____________...

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"Wanting To Go Back", "Faith Jealousy" & "TOB Resources for Children"

Ask Christopher West - April 15, 2024 07:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Questions answered this episode: I’m in my 30’s and I’ve been married for a few years. My past was full of addiction to porn. I’ve been able to heal and overcome those past but I find myself wanting to go back. I also find myself thinking life would’ve been easier if I had married someone else. ...

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#480 Together We Can Right the Injustices Being Done To Our Children!

Become Who You Are - April 12, 2024 06:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” It's an injustice what is being done to today's children.  We are engaged in a definitive battle between what Pope John Paul II called the culture of life and the culture of death. In this battle there will be no grand leader or political force ri...

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#479 Love Is Indeed "Ecstasy" Not In The Sense Of A Moment of Intoxication, But Rather As A Journey

Become Who You Are - April 10, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Love is indeed "ecstasy" not in the sense of a moment of intoxication, but rather as a journey, an ongoing exodus out of the closed, inward looking self, towards liberation through self-giving, and thus towards authentic self-discovery and indeed....

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Should You Share Your "Body Count" On A First Date?

Discerning Marriage - April 09, 2024 20:00 - 2 minutes
Should you talk about your body count on a first date? Join us as we explore the significance of boundaries, respect, and the impact of past experiences on future relationships. We address the sensitivity of discussing intimate details and suggest alternative topics for early conversations. Watch...

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#478 The Solar Eclipse Finally Has Mass Media's Attention and Looking Up To The Cosmos In Awe and Wonder!

Become Who You Are - April 08, 2024 22:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” As the shadow of today's Solar Eclipse swept across our skies I have to accept that the emotions and tears that left some of them speechless (or so they said while they continued to speak) were truly heart felt. I hope so. Let us pray for our both...

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What Does the Church Actually Teach about Manual Stimulation? | Ep. 164

Charting Toward Intimacy - April 08, 2024 07:00 - 20 minutes
In this episode, the focus is on the church's teachings regarding manual stimulation and masturbation within the context of marriage. We'll go through basically all of the different scenarios of manual stimulation from masturbation to stimulating the other person.  Get the Orgasm Course for Cat...

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"Bonding as Adoptive Parents" & "Practical Good Eros" | ACW275

Ask Christopher West - April 08, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Questions answered this episode: Soon after my husband and I got married I had cancer and needed to get a hysterectomy. My husband and I adopted our son a year ago. I notice that my husband didn’t bond with me like first time parents typically do. I have trouble sitting with the desire to want to...

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"Bonding as Adoptive Parents" & "Practical Good Eros"

Ask Christopher West - April 08, 2024 07:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Questions answered this episode: Soon after my husband and I got married I had cancer and needed to get a hysterectomy. My husband and I adopted our son a year ago. I notice that my husband didn’t bond with me like first time parents typically do. I have trouble sitting with the desire to want to...

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#477 Concluding Episode of Spiritual Warfare; A Woman Who Thinks Herself A Cat, A Man Who Thinks Himself A Woman

Become Who You Are - April 05, 2024 06:00 - 56 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” The Final Episode in our series! You wont want to miss this. The final Rules are about getting to know how the enemy works and getting to know thyself! A discussion of Spiritual Warfare and the Discernment of Spirits based on the Rules of Saint I...

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#476 The Reality of Spiritual Warfare (#6); Jesus Christ has Risen while Joe Biden Celebrates Trans Visibility Day and Pope Francis Waters the Plants

Become Who You Are - April 03, 2024 06:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” Embark on an enlightening quest with Jack Rigert and Father Ryan Browning as they discuss the profound teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyola on spiritual warfare and the discernment of the spirits. This is Episode 6 of 7 covering Rules 8-11. Our...

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Stop Treating Good Sexual Thoughts Like Intrusive Thoughts | Ep. 163

Charting Toward Intimacy - April 01, 2024 07:00 - 29 minutes
In this episode of Charting Toward Intimacy, Ellen and Kathleen tackle the challenge of internalized purity culture and its impact on women's sexual thoughts. They discuss the phenomenon where healthy sexual desires within the context of marriage are mistakenly treated as intrusive thoughts due ...

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"Attracting Certain Kind of Women", "Marriage or Monastery" & "Man & Woman Stranded on an Island..."

Ask Christopher West - April 01, 2024 07:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 455 ratings
Questions answered this episode: As a young man in my mid twenties, I long for a godly woman. However, I’ve questioned my intentions about this yearning and wondered if my ambitions to get in shape, make a good living and develop a closer relationship with God could just be a cover for worshippin...

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#475 The Reality of Spiritual Warfare (#5); An Ignatius Guide For Everyday Living with Father Ryan Browning!

Become Who You Are - March 29, 2024 06:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Love to hear from you; “Send us a Text Message” As the Lenten season ushers in a time for reflection, Father Ryan Browning joins us to illuminate the often-misunderstood battlefield of spiritual warfare. This episode promises an enlightening exploration of the teachings of St. Ignatius of Loyol...

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The Church Has Been Saying This for the Past 70 Years.

Discerning Marriage - March 27, 2024 20:00 - 13 minutes
After a controversial article from The Washington Post titled "Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion", Elizabeth discusses how the Catholic Church has been speaking for years about some of the issues addressed in the article. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we acc...

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