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St. Gabriel's Good News w/ Fr. Joshua, Dc. Bob, and Angelo Velotta"6/7/24 ~ LIVE FROM THE FESTIVAL"Send us a textWelcome Fr. David Stavarz & Scott Schauer to the podcast...LIVE from the St. Gabriel Parish Festival!
2024-06-0831 min
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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2023-11-2743 min
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 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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2023-11-0652 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
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?
Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in w...
2023-10-2342 min
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
Along "The Way"Fr. David Stavarz; Awaken The Desire.
Each of us has a personal philosophy that guides us and shapes our perception of reality. I think that Philosophy without
theology is misguided and leads to disordered thinking. This school of thought leads to the many ism’s that are plaguing this modern society.
What is your philosophy and what is it rooted in? Does it inspire you to grow in the faith?
Joining me along the way is one of the hosts of Coffee Conversation’s Fr. David Stavarz
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