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Ask Christopher WestTrue Chastity, Labor Pains After Baptism, and Beauty in the Life of a Christian | ACW309Questions answered this episode:
I’ve been fighting the good fight for chastity and I was managing well but it’s become much more difficult now that I have a girlfriend. Do you recommend I break up with her?
If we are freed from original sin at our baptism, why do we still experience labor pains?
What is the role of beauty in the life of a Christian? How can beauty help me deepen my relationship with God?
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his belo...2024-12-0240 min
Ask Christopher WestOrdinary Mysticism, Done Having Kids?, and Buying Catholic Books | ACW296Questions answered this episode:
What does JPII mean when he talks about Ordinary Mysticism?
What would your answer be to when people ask “are you done having kids?”
Is there a preferred method when buying books from Catholic authors?
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 of the Body.
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Ask Christopher WestNot Being Desired, Uncleanliness & Burial of the Body, and Is Love Always Worth the Risk? | ACW294Questions answered this episode:
How can I show my nieces and nephews my true delight in them and help them feel truly loved and desired in the way that I never felt growing up?
I would like to prepare my husband’s body for burial after death. I think I misunderstood the biblical teaching of uncleanliness and handling the dead. Can you help me sort out the fear of being unclean by touching a dead body?
Is love worth the risk all the time? If yes, do you have a word of advice for someone who wants to lo...2024-08-1953 min
Ask Christopher WestChildren and the Second Coming, Sexual Healing in Marriage, and Glorifying God Through Teaching | ACW290Questions answered this episode:
What happens to children and infants in the Second Coming?
My husband and I have been married for over a year. He’s in his early 50’s and I’m in my early 40’s. Even though we’ve been married for a year, we still haven’t had intercourse because of my husband’s sexual trauma. What would you recommend for our healing?
As a future high school English teacher, what are some ways I can glorify God in a public classroom setting?
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body In...2024-07-2249 min
Ask Christopher WestArchetypes of Masculinity and Femininity, Dating Someone Recovering from Sex Addiction & Christopher's Return to Catholicism | ACW288Questions answered this episode:
What does TOB have to say about folks whose natural personality don’t always line up with archetypes of male and female?
I’m in a relationship with a man who is in active recovery from sexual addiction. How can I support him as his girlfriend?
What led you (Christopher) to return from protestantism to Catholicism?
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...2024-07-0847 min
Ask Christopher West"God & Menopause", "Girlfriend's Sexual Past" & "Infertility from Chemotherapy" | ACW278Questions 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 any advice?
I’m dating and in love with a man who is infertile after starting chemotherapy for cancer. We’re starting to talk about marriage but the fact that he’s infertile has come up. Is it wrong to get married knowing he’s infertil...2024-04-2958 min
Ask Christopher West"Bonding as Adoptive Parents" & "Practical Good Eros" | ACW275Questions 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 be ministered to as a pregnant woman. Do you have any advice?
I have been steeped in pornography for most of my life but I’ve been free for over a year now. My tendency towards lust is still present and stro...2024-04-0848 min
Ask Christopher West"Desire & Lust", "Pre-Marital or Non Marital Sex" & "Will Heaven Lack Something?" | ACW273Questions answered this episode:
I’m struggling with the line between desire and lust in the context of marriage. Can I watch my wife shower and not fall into lust?
What is it about marriage that makes desires and actions that, if otherwise took place outside of it would be sinful, not sinful?
Will heaven get better after the end times? Will heaven be lacking something when only our souls are there awaiting our reunion with out glorified bodies?
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West an...2024-03-2547 min
Ask Christopher WestDifficulty Holding On, Surgery for the Sake of Openness to Life & Hellish Comparison. | ACW270Questions 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. Are we morally obligated to have the...2024-03-0450 min
Ask Christopher WestResurrection & Final Judgement, Anesthetized to Beauty and Call to Single Life | ACW267Questions 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 share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about...2024-02-1257 min
Ask Christopher WestGod Liking Us, Dating Wounds In Newly Weds & Fishing for Compliments | ACW266Questions 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?
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Ask Christopher WestLetting My Future Husband Love My Body, Medical Infertility & TOB for 7th Graders | ACW265Questions 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?
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Ask Christopher WestSubjective Beauty, Abstinence from Sexual Intimacy & Unwanted Pregnancy. | ACW264Questions 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 John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.
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Ask Christopher WestMakeup, Prescribing Contraception & NFP as Openness to Life | ACW263Questions 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 about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul...2024-01-1533 min
Ask Christopher WestFertility Body Fluids, M*sturbation & Healing of Sexual Past | ACW262Questions 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 of the Body.
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Ask Christopher WestGetting Over First Love, Same Sex Attraction & Wedding Ceremony | ACW261Questions 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, all in light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology of...2024-01-0345 min
Ask Christopher WestBlessing of Same Sex Unions, Wedding Night & Intimacy in Prayer with Jesus and One Another. | ACW260Questions 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, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the...2023-12-2549 min
Ask Christopher WestSpiritual Mothers in Parishes, Beauty Standards & "Not in the Mood" | ACW259Questions 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 like I’d be forc...2023-12-1848 min
Ask Christopher WestMarital Jealousy in Heaven, Passing on Genetic Disease & Saying "No" | ACW258Questions 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 intercourse out of love?
As...2023-12-1150 min
Ask Christopher WestIntrusive Thoughts After P*rn Usage, Is Circumcision Mutilation? & Baptism of Desire for Babies in Womb | ACW257Questions 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 baptism of desire?
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Ask Christopher WestMy Son is Gender Neutral, Dating an Older Woman & Listener's Affirmation | ACW256Questions 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 Christopher’s marriage
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Ask Christopher WestWild Eros, Vampires & Modesty | ACW255Questions 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 humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships...2023-11-2257 min
Ask Christopher WestLiberal Parish, Practical Advice to Overcome P*rn & the Receptive Role of Man | ACW254Questions 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 President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share thei...2023-11-1352 min
Ask Christopher WestDeath and Dinosaurs, Disinterested Gift & the Fruits of Sin | ACW253Questions 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?
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Uncharted Catholic ManEpisode 166. Christopher West answers our tough questions. Or does he? (Part 2)Christopher West is the face of the Theology of the Body in most Catholic circles, aside from Pope John Paul II himself (Karol Wojtyła). Craig wrote to Christopher West and asked him two questions. Question 1: What does the Church teach about the morality or licitness of "other acts" (i.e. those acts between a husband and wife that result in climax but don't involve or occur at the time of intercourse. Question 2: Why does the Church teach that, and what is the harm that he believes comes to marriage.
Craig and Jonah listen to part of his response, a...2023-11-0241 min
Ask Christopher WestTrauma Growing Up, TOB for Teens & Top 5 TOB Movies | ACW252Questions 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 West is a weekly podcast in whic...2023-10-3044 min
Uncharted Catholic ManEpisode 164. Christopher West answers our tough questions. Or does he? (Part 1)Christopher West is the face of the Theology of the Body in most Catholic circles, aside from Pope John Paul II himself (Karol Wojtyła). Craig wrote to Christopher West and asked him two questions. Question 1: What does the Church teach about the morality or licitness of "other acts" (i.e. those acts between a husband and wife that result in climax but don't involve or occur at the time of intercourse. Question 2: Why does the Church teach that, and what is the harm that he believes comes to marriage.
Craig and Jonah listen to part of his response, a...2023-10-3039 min
Ask Christopher WestLooking Lustfully, M*sturbation & Perfectionism in Marriage | ACW251Questions 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 marriage?
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Ask Christopher WestLiving as Brother and Sister, Climax Outside Intercourse & the Incarnation as Plan B | ACW250Questions 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 Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Instit...2023-10-1654 min
Ask Christopher WestBeing "Cool", Erectile Dysfunction & Adopting Embryos | ACW249Questions 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 Christian adoption agency that allows cou...2023-10-0955 min
Ask Christopher WestReading TOB, NFP Struggles & Old Loves | ACW248Questions 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 closeness. What place do old relationships have in light of...2023-10-0246 min
Ask Christopher WestWife Blessings, Parenthood Roles and Dating Non-Catholics | ACW247Questions 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 podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his belove...2023-09-2538 min
Ask Christopher WestCohabitation, Scarred Sexuality and Alzheimer's | ACW246Questions 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?
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Ask Christopher WestLingerie in Marriage | ACW245Questions 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 Bo...2023-09-1248 min
Ask Christopher WestThe Horrors that Christ Endured | ACW244Questions 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?
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Ask Christopher WestHow To Heal a Stoic Heart | ACW243Questions 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 cycle so that we can consumate our...2023-08-2850 min
Ask Christopher WestIntimacy In Dating | ACW242Questions 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 light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.
Ge...2023-08-2142 min
Ask Christopher WestBetrayed By My Body | ACW241Questions 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?
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Ask Christopher WestYou Cannot Give What You Don't Have | ACW240
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?
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Ask Christopher WestTheology of the BodyBuilder | ACW239-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 advice on how to talk about sex without it being an occasion for sin?2023-07-3139 min
Ask Christopher WestDid Jesus Suffer As Much As SA Victims? | ACW238
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 Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic...2023-07-2455 min
Ask Christopher WestGender Stereotypes | ACW237
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 becomes an occasion of grace instead of an occa...2023-07-171h 00
Ask Christopher WestA Heart That Gives Itself To Those In Misery | ACW236
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 the Body In...2023-07-1033 min
Ask Christopher WestIs the Church Anti-Woman? | ACW235
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 Institute President Christopher West and his beloved...2023-07-0353 min
Ask Christopher WestChastity is for EVERY BODY | ACW234
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 wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in...2023-06-2645 min
Ask Christopher WestFeminine Beauty Is a Grace | ACW233
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 me. How can...2023-06-1927 min
Ask Christopher WestPoop Jokes | ACW 232
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?
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Ask Christopher WestWhere to Draw the Line | ACW231
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 humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life...2023-06-0556 min
Ask Christopher WestAnnihilation or Sublimation? | ACW230
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 of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his...2023-05-2948 min
Ask Christopher WestUntwisting the Twisted | ACW229
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 of your Made for More events and she was deeply moved by...2023-05-2244 min
Ask Christopher WestAt Breast of Mary | ACW228
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 that move you?
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Ask Christopher WestRedeeming the Wounds of Pornography | ACW227
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 Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life...2023-05-0843 min
Ask Christopher WestDid Jesus and Mary have Sexual Desires?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 questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John...2023-05-0148 min
Ask Christopher WestWhat to Do with Sexual Dreams | ACW224Is 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 beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.
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Ask Christopher WestMarriage after "Detransitioning" | ACW225How 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 his beloved wife Wendy share their humor...2023-04-2440 min
Ask Christopher WestEvery part in the light | ACW223I 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 beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.
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Ask Christopher WestHE IS RISEN | ACW222How have you instilled Theology of the Body in your children? Do you think we will be naked in heaven? Any advice for getting my boyfriend on board with using NFP as a protestant?
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 of the Body.
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The Jay Aruga ShowS05 E01: Dr. Christopher West - Theology of the Body for Beginners (co-hosted by Guada Villanueva of Beyond Kilig)Are you having a hard time talking about sexual morality to a friend or family member? Did you know that God's design of our body tells the whole story of its purpose and meaning?
Listen to The Jay Aruga Show podcast with DR. CHRSTOPHER WEST as he discuss the Theology of the body.
You will learn why Dr. West came to love Pope JP 2's Theology of the Body, how God wants to marry us, why Gender Ideology is the evil one's attempt to pervert God's plan for us, why social issues like divorce, same...2023-04-0956 min
Ask Christopher WestIs the Soul Greater than the Body? | ACW221Even though I know God loves me, infedelity in my parents marriage and rejection from my family has left me feeling unloved by God. How can I apply Theology of the Body to my life? What does Theology of the Body have to say about the claim that the soul is more important than the body? What advice would you give for engaged couples who have a past with sexual sin 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...2023-04-0358 min
Ask Christopher WestIs My Marriage Valid? | ACW220Can you unpack the reason there is no such thing as "same sex marriage"? How do I know that my marriage is valid if the Church is able to issue a decree of nulity? Is it wrong that I'm somtimes attracted to priests?
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 of the Body.
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Ask Christopher WestCan NFP be Contraceptive? | ACW217I know we are no longer bound by them, but what was the line of thinking behind Jewish purity laws? We used natural family planning with a contraceptive mentality and it wounded our marriage. . . do you have any advice? In a world of so much confusion about one's own image, gender, belonging, how can mothers and fathers nourish our children's identities?
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...2023-03-0650 min
Ask Christopher WestGod the Mother? | ACW112My husband has a very hard time accepting that I'm strictly against using contraception and we barely have sex. This causes a lot of tention in our marriage. Any advice? Do you have any advice for how I can defend that Catholic teaching that we are the bride of Christ?
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Ask Christopher WestThe Language of Lovers | ACW210Is it enough that we desire marriage and feel the Lord calling us, or should we wait to receive some explicit confirmation? It's hard for me to believe that Mary gave birth without pain while Jesus consumated his marriage with us in pain. What do you think about this? How can a bear a sexless marriage as a wife with love and joy?
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...2023-01-1651 min
Ask Christopher WestStrides Toward Sacrilege | ACW206Is it a mortal sin for a wife to deny her husband's "marital rights"? What are your thoughts on the article from Stat titled: "After decades of setbacks, scientists make strides toward the holy grail of male birth control"? Why do you think the genitals are located in such proximity to (or share the same location of) our excretion pathways?
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...2022-12-1942 min
Redeemed VisionEpisode 23 - Redeeming our Wounds (Special Guest: Dr. Christopher West)Life can be tough, and for anyone who has walked this planet experiences various wounds. These can go so deep, holding us back from being who God has created us to be. Join Join Freedom Coaching Founder Steve Pokorny and Dr. Christopher West as they discuss the phenomenon of wounds, his experience of redemption, and how we can all receive deeper healing.
About Dr. Christopher West: His global lecturing, best-selling books and multiple audio and video programs have made Christopher the world’s most recognized teacher of John Paul II’s “Theology of the Body” – a bold, biblical v...2022-10-201h 11
Ask Christopher WestFor The Joy Set Before Him | ACW196What reflections do you have on the sacramental view of nature and Theology of the Body? What should do when my fiancé looks at women on Instagram? Is it possible for sexual arrousal to be born out of love and deep desire for spiritual communion? If it is possible, how can I train myself to change my mind from responding to seduction to being a man able to love and give myself as a gift?
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy s...2022-10-1056 min
Ask Christopher WestTo Awaken Love | ACW193Do you have any advice for me as a priest, celebrating the mass of my cousin who is struggling with his faith? Where in the Bible does it explicitly state that it is a sin to have sex outside of marriage and where does the Catholic Church state that it is a mortal sin? What thoughts do you have on makeup and beauty standards?
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...2022-09-1950 min
Ask Christopher WestThe Whole Bible in 5 Words | ACW191Any tips on how to offer hope to my brother who struggles with same sex attraction? Wendy, could you share more about praying for Christopher while he was pursuing an other woman before you were together? Where can I find the complete works of John Paul II on Theology of the Body?
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 be...2022-09-0541 min
Encounter Grow WitnessEpisode 17: Christopher West“The Gospel is not a call to crush the desires of our hearts…we are invited by Jesus to the super abundant fulfillment of those desires” In this episode of Encounter Grow Witness, Fr. Steve Pullis and Beth Spizarny welcome world-renowned speaker and author Christopher West. Our guest shares about the power of the Theology of the Body as the key to understanding ourselves, our vocations, our world, and the heart of God. He gives insights into how to live a life of intimate communication with God while serving in ministry, and how John Paul II’s writings can unlock h...2022-08-2535 min
Ask Christopher WestThe Spiritual Fingerprint | ACW189Can you flesh out the concept of placing our intentions in the womb of the Blessed Mother? Isn't using NFP to avoid a pregnancy less open to life than just having sex without tracking the woman's cycle? As a young woman I sometimes find myself wishing my body was different and I feel that what God has given me is not enough. Does Theology of the Body have any help to offer?
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...2022-08-2245 min
Ask Christopher WestThe Healing Journey | ACW187Does Theology of the Body have anything to contribute to the image of placing prayer intentions in the womb of Mary? Should people always be actively seeking a vocation to marriage or religious life? How did you get healed from your sexual past and what should I do?
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 Th...2022-08-0845 min
Ask Christopher WestThe Blessed Vision | ACW160How 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?
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Restore The Glory PodcastSexual Healing (Part 6) with Christopher WestThis week, Jake and Bob spend time with an old friend, Christopher West. They reminisce about their spiritual history with each other, and Christopher gets real about his own journey of healing from rejection wounds. Christopher is well known as ‘the Theology of the Body guy,’ but after nine years of hiding his own brokenness behind masks in his marriage, he was confronted with the reality that he was living out his brokenness with his wife. Christopher walks us through his testimony of learning to take off the masks to let God love him. Guiding Quote: ...2021-11-1052 min
The Refined Collective PodcastIs My Body Bad? with Christopher WestThank you Newsstand Studio at 1 Rockefeller Plaza for providing a place for me to record this episode for y’all! No more Brooklyn closet recording!!! Today’s guest is a pretty big deal... I’m talking with the author of a book that has changed my life. Christopher West is a Doctor of Theology, devoted husband, father of five, and president of the Theology of the Body Institute. He is also the author of Good News About Sex and Marriage, Theology of the Body, and Our Bodies Tell God’s Story. Today, we talk about God’s div...2021-06-1638 min
Discerning MarriageEpisode 3: Christopher West on Beauty & LongingSo many of us have a longing and ache for a spouse—feeling called to marriage and yearning for relationship and love but not being in that place of total communion yet. That ache and longing is, at its foundation, a desire for Beauty. Our deep ache for Truth and Beauty points us back towards the heavens. In Episode 3, host Elizabeth Busby continues her conversation with TOB Institute's Christopher West with a focus this time on what Beauty is, why it’s important, and how to handle the profound ache in the depths of our hearts.
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Ask Christopher WestIs the Woman to Blame? | ACW79What is your opinion on the negative impact popular music has on the way men treat women? Are women responsible for presenting themselves in a way that does not arouse lust? My husband refuses to be intimate with me because of my dedication to the faith. What should I do?
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Ask Christopher WestThe Cookie Analogy | ACW75My wife works for Planned Parenthood; how do I talk to her about this? Is it possible to get too "into" books, movies, and music? How did the Fall happen if we already experienced the supreme love of 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 wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.
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Ask Christopher WestChristopher is a Chronic Melon | ACW69I have been waiting for an annulment of my previous marriage for years. Do you have any advice? Is it appropriate to say that for intersex people, God created them that way? Do you ever use the four temperaments to talk about personality and the relationships between people?
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Ask Christopher WestThe Scandal of the "Hic" | ACW53I had a tubal ligation, have repented, and have been absolved, but I still feel guilt. Can you give me any guidance? Was the Crucifixion God the Father taking out his wrath on God the Son? What advice can you give to someone who is struggling with pornography and masturbation? What about someone in a relationship with such a person?
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Ask Christopher WestMomma, Feed Us | ACW51How does one get as knowledgeable about TOB as Christopher West? Is it okay for Catholics to do yoga? As a mother, I often feel conflicted about covering up to breastfeed. What does TOB say about the theology of my body in this regard?
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute Director 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 of the Body. ...2019-12-2345 min
Ask Christopher WestChristopher's Talk in the Sistine Chapel | ACW45 | Bonus EpisodeAs Christopher and Wendy take a week off, we share a very special talk from Christopher in the Sistine Chapel, which John Paul II called "The Shrine of Theology of the Body". It was recorded at the TOB Institute Pilgrimage to Rome and Assisi in Fall of 2018.
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute Director 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 of...2019-11-1131 min
Ask Christopher WestChristopher, Wendy, and the Moon | ACW34What are your thoughts on dress and modesty? Is there a theology to the menstrual cycle? Is it OK if our honeymoon sex was kind of awkward? This episode of Ask Christopher West features questions from women on issues largely pertaining to womens' experience, but Christopher and Wendy's reflections are beneficial to both men and women.
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute Director 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...2019-08-2635 min
Samurai Archives Japanese History PodcastSengoku Daimyo Mori Motonari - All Out War - Tales of the Samurai #7By the mid-1550's, Mori Motonari had expanded and consolidated his power base considerably. But with the Ouchi, Otomo, and Amako threats ever present, it was only a matter of time before the Mori clan would be thrust into an all out war for the West.
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Ask Christopher WestChristopher Needs a Pickle Counselor | ACW27Some celibate religious feel a sense of loss or regret towards marriage and family life. What advice would you give to priests and religious who are struggling in this way? As a woman who is deeply uncomfortable with sexuality and intimacy, how can I engage with these things in a healthy way? Christopher and Wendy only take on two questions this week, but their conversation is one you won't want to miss!
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute Director Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor...2019-07-0832 min
Ask Christopher WestThe Misadventure of Christopher | ACW26How do I get started learning about TOB? How do I abstain from participating in Pride Month activities, while still showing compassion for all people? Does TOB give guidance on taking care of the body? Would you and Wendy every consider writing a book together?
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute Director 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 of the Bo...2019-07-0132 min
Ask Christopher WestChristopher's Car Goes for a Ride | ACW20How can a Catholic artist include their faith in their work? How do we help children in the process of exploring their bodies? What kind of faith formation experiences are out there for older people? How do we best go about making sure our marriage is based on love, not lust?
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Ask Christopher WestBecome Who You Are | ACW18I understand mentally how important Jesus is, but how do I cultivate a real relationship with him? Why does St. Paul speak so negatively about marriage and sexuality? What's all this about the eyes of Our Lady of Guadalupe? What's the difference between "soul" and "spirit"? Wendy and Christopher dive into these questions and more on this episode of Ask Christopher West.
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Ask Christopher WestSkydiving with Christopher | ACW16I've been married before; can I be a consecrated virgin? What does chastity look like for engaged couples? How do I help couples who are struggling with practicing NFP? Christopher and Wendy dive into these questions on this episode of Ask Christopher West!
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute Director 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 of the Body.
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Ask Christopher WestIn Which Christopher Quacks | ACW10As a single person in my thirties, how do I cope with the desire to be married? As a happily married man, how do I ensure that my sexual desire for my wife is expressed in love and not lust? How can couples develop a deeper practice of marital prayer? Christopher and Wendy draw from their own experiences of marriage in this episode of Ask Christopher West. Also, Christopher quacks. Really.
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute Director Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and...2019-03-1133 min
Ask Christopher WestMay Your Joy Be Complete | ACW4I'm a gay Catholic woman, living a chaste life. Why did God make me this way? Why should Theology of the Body matter to me as much as it does to you? What do I tell my teen who wants to have sex with her boyfriend? Christopher and Wendy answer these questions on today's episode of Ask Christopher West.
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Ask Christopher WestI Love the Way You Crack an Egg | ACW1Should there be a Theology of the Body dating site? Do people in committed marriages need to understand TOB? What about people who are really struggling with life issues? Christopher and Wendy plunge into these questions and more on the first episode of the Ask Christopher West Podcast.
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Catching FoxesChristopher West TestifiesChristopher West, the American apostle of St. JP2's Theology of the Body, hops on our show for some sexual healing. We talk the nuptial meaning of the body, tree sex, and Gomer making jokes like he's still in 8th grade.Support Catching FoxesLinks:Word Made Flesh: A Companion to the Sunday Readings (Cycle C) | Ave Maria Press — Word Made Flesh
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Author: Christopher WestFree Course on the TOB!!!Amazon.com: Theology of the Body for Beginners: Rediscovering the Meaning of Life, Love, Sex, and Gender (9781635820072): Chr...2018-10-121h 01
Some Poems of Shakespeare by SHAKESPEARE, WilliamEpisode 37: Christopher West – Part 2 - Thriving in the Trenches PodcastThis sin of objectification is truly hurting us all, men and women alike. Women have been taught they can use their body to manipulate others and men have been sold the lie that they are just naturally lustful and are hopeless to change. But, the Christ – centered, good news message St. John Paul II delivered during his Wednesday addresses tells us something very different. In Part 2 of our conversation with Christopher West, we go deeper into the meaning of Theology of the Body and how “we must rediscover the lost fullness of our humanity and long to regain it.” (JPII)
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Thriving in the Trenches a Catholic PodcastEpisode 37: Christopher West – Part 2This sin of objectification is truly hurting us all, men and women alike. Women have been taught they can use their body to manipulate others and men have been sold the lie that they are just naturally lustful and are hopeless to change. But, the Christ – centered, good news message St. John Paul II delivered during his Wednesday addresses tells us something very different. In Part 2 of our conversation with Christopher West, we go deeper into the meaning of Theology of the Body and how “we must rediscover the lost fullness of our humanity and long to regain it.” (JPII)2018-02-1941 minThriving in the Trenches a Catholic PodcastEpisode 36: Christopher West – Part 1: The Cor of the GospelSo we know that you have likely heard about Theology of the Body through many sources, including us. You are also likely familiar with world renowned speaker, Christopher West. In this episode of our podcast, Christopher really just preaches the Gospel of Grace, Mercy, and Love. The Gospel of God’s love for each and everyone of us. Our goal in this interview was to speak life into the soul of anyone listening and share in the hope that comes from the love of Abba Father. Our world has been fed so many lies about sex, sexuality, beauty, our bo...2018-02-1228 min
Samurai Archives Japanese History PodcastEP119 Military History and Japanese Studies P2In this episode, Nate talks about the intersection of Military history and Japanese studies in the USA and the West. He also gives a rundown of the history of Military History, as well as what it is and how it has changed over the decades. Part two of two. Mentioned in this podcast: Farris, William Wayne. Heavenly Warriors: The Evolution of Japan's Military, 500-1300 Harvard University Asia Center, April 15, 1996 http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20/detail/067438704X Friday, Karl. Hired Swords: The Rise of Private Warrior Power in Early Japan Stanford University Press, March 1, 1996 h...2015-11-1023 min
Samurai Archives Japanese History PodcastEP118 Military History and Japanese Studies P1In this episode, Nate talks about the intersection of Military history and Japanese studies in the USA and the West. He also gives a rundown of the history of Military History, as well as what it is and how it has changed over the decades. Part one of two.
Mentioned in this podcast:
Farris, Willam Wayne. Japan's Medieval Population: Famine, Fertility, and Warfare in a Transformative Age Univ of Hawaii Pr (August 1, 2009) http://astore.amazon.com/samurai-20/detail/0824834240
Spafford, David. A Sense of Place: The Political Landscape in Late Medieval Japan Harvard University Asia Ce...2015-10-1738 min
Samurai Archives Japanese History PodcastEP52 Shady Ethics in the Japanese Antique Armor Trade P2Here is part two of our talk with Japanese armor expert and antique dealer Trevor Absolon. In this episode we talk to Trevor about his experiences in the antique armor world - including the shady ethics, questionable practices, and outright fraudulent behavior that casts a shadow over the antique armor trade in Japan and the West.
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Samurai Archives Japanese History PodcastEP51 Shady Ethics in the Japanese Antique Armor Trade P1Joining us again is Japanese armor expert and antique dealer Trevor Absolon. In this episode we talk to Trevor about his experiences in the antique armor world - including the shady ethics, questionable practices, and outright fraudulent behavior that casts a shadow over the antique armor trade in Japan and the West. This is part one of two.
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Samurai Archives Japanese History PodcastEP28 14 Japanese Movies You Should See Part 1In this episode, we take a short break from Japanese history to touch on another related interest - Japanese movies. With hundreds of Japanese movies now easily available in the West, it can be tough to filter through what is worth watching. So, we thought we'd put together a Japanese Movie podcast where we could recommend to you movies that we think you should see. Rather than recommend "the best" Japanese movies, we decided to focus on less known movies that are great for their own specific reasons that we touch on in the podcast. After all, everyone interested...2011-11-2553 min