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This Whole Life
This Whole LifeEp84 Holy Sex, part 3: Expectations, Desires & NFP w/ Renzo & Monica Ortega"Each family finds within itself a summons that cannot be ignored, and that specifies both its dignity and its responsibility: family, become what you are."~ St. John Paul II, Familiaris Consortio, §17How do I acknowledge and communicate my sexual desires & needs?What do I do when my expectations about sex in marriage are unmet?Is it possible to keep the spark alive while practicing NFP?In episode 84, Pat and Kenna welcome Monica & Renzo Ortega for the final installment of their “Holy Sex” series. Together, they dive into...
2025-10-131h 01After Cana
After CanaS3 Ep. 5 Discussing Lovemaking with Renzo and Monica OrtegaIn this episode of After Cana, Gabby spoke with the hosts of the Two Become Family Podcast, Renzo and Monica Ortega. Here, they share their journey into ministry, their personal love story, and their inspiration for their recently published book: 'Lovemaking: How to Talk About Sex with Your Spouse,' which aims to help couples navigate the often-taboo topic of sex in a healthy and open manner that ultimately will lead couples closer to Christ and each other.Follow Renzo and Monica @twobecomefamily on social media, and check out their website at https://twobecomefamily.com/To listen to their...
2025-04-1153 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega149. Lenten Series Part 3: Tested Faith, Gratitude, and Hard ConversationsIn this episode Renzo shares a little bit about his weekend and The Rescue Project we connect the reality of the Gospel with how God has been challenging us this Lent. Our conversation leads us to talk about faith, gratitude, and how to start having faith filled conversations with your spouse!Let's jump in!-Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order  LOVEMAKING!  - Use code LOVE10Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/
2025-03-2539 minAve Spotlight
Ave SpotlightFaith, Vulnerability, and the Messy Beauty of Married Life with Renzo and Monica Ortega of Two Become Family PodcastIn this episode of Ave Spotlight, Oscar chats with Renzo and Monica Ortega—podcast hosts, authors, and speakers—for a candid and lively conversation about the beautiful, messy, and unexpected sides of married life. From navigating cultural differences to tackling faith struggles, they open up about what it really takes to build a strong, Christ-centered marriage. And they don’t shy away from the tough stuff—emotional infidelity, societal pressures, sex, and even the Church’s blind spots in marriage formation? It’s all on the table. Want to know the secret to not just surviving marriage but thriving in holiness...
2025-03-0341 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhy the World Needed Another Catholic Sex BookIn today's episode, we discuss 5 reasons the world needed another Catholic sex book. We rambled a bit in the beginning, some of Renzo's jokes were bad, but we're still so happy you're here with us! Let's jump in!PRE-ORDER LOVEMAKING!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMERead and Subscribe to our Substack: We Loved Making Lovemakinghttps://twobecomefamily.substack.com/Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR...
2025-01-1438 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaREWIND: Renzo's Time as a SAHD (stay-at-home-dad)In today’s episode, we rewind and revisit Renzo’s time as a stay-at-home-dad. We often reference how this season of our marriage allowed for the healing we needed. Let’s jump in!THINGS WE MENTIONEDWhat Being a Stay-At-Home-Dad Has Taught Me About Being A HusbandPassivity and Relationships (a talk by Michael Gormley)Fr Mike Schmitz Homily on Pier Giorgio Frassati and PassivityJason Evert on St. JosephOur NC Regist...
2024-09-171h 10Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaInstagram Is My Marriage Coach (How to Apologize)In today's episode, we talk about Renzo's issues with the concept of time and how we've slowly learned to apologize well. We hope this is helpful! Let's jump in! Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what...
2024-08-1345 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaHow To (Love) ADHDIn today's episode, Renzo's ADHD comes out in full force and he changes our topic! How do you learn to love a spouse that functions so differently than you? Let's jump in!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way...
2024-07-1641 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaHomeschooling and Sheltering Our KidsIn today's episode Renzo is in rare form as we talk about some of our goals in "sheltering" our kids from the world while also preparing them for things they may be exposed to. We talk about chastity, bodily functions, and how it's never too late to start building strong relationships with your kids. Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what...
2024-04-2345 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaHow Healing Who We Are Changes How We LoveIn today's episode, we dive into the masculine and feminine identities. Monica shares about her first-time as a stay-at-home mom and what drove her to return to work. Then we unpack how recognizing that we are beloved can be the first step to healing our identities. We're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in!Journey as a couple this Lent:BORN OF FIRE By Fr. Innocent MontgomeryUNDONE by Carrie DauntSUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love...
2024-01-3054 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaAn Episode Full of Banter and Unsolicited AdviceIn today's episode, we banter! Renzo talks about his latest jiu-jitsu milestone, we ponder the delicate balance of encouraging kid's independence while maintaining high expectations, and we go on about social media and why Monica did a great job preparing the house for Advent and Christmas! We're so happy you're with us, let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, h...
2023-12-1943 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaOur Marriage Is A Work In ProgressIn today's episode, we open up a little bit and you get to hear more on how we work on our own marriage. Our main focus is Renzo's ADHD moments and how Monica has grown to support them, but the conversation goes far beyond that. We're so happy you're here, let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are...
2023-10-1053 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaThe Decisive Battle Over Marriage and the FamilyIn today's episode, we talk about the battle over marriage and the family and how we can see it in our own lives. We talk about our recent talks, how differently we see our vocations, and why Renzo is terrible at delivering jokes on command. Let's jump in!View the new Knights of Columbus video series on marriage and family:https://kofc.org/missionofthefamilySUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you...
2023-10-0353 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaYou Need To Be On The Same Page! (Our Top 5 Areas in which Spouses Need to Agree)In today's episode, we talk about the 5 areas, in our opinion, that couples need to get on the same page about ASAP. It's easy, and tempting to settle and let things fester. In this episode, we're encouraging couples to aim for greater and talk! Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our...
2023-09-1251 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhat Can You Do If You Can't Have Sex?In today's episode, we jump in about what couples can do during long periods of abstinence. We hope this is a big conversation starter for couples, let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!Our Books
2023-09-0558 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaREWIND: Why Doesn't My Spouse Get Me?In today's REWIND episode, you'll hear Episode 13! In this episode, we talk about why it can feel like spouses are talking past each other rather than to each other sometimes. We also consider a new, life-changing, theory of communication and apply it to our marriage in an effort to continue to build up our communication skills.Here are some things we mentioned in today's episode:Are You Ask Culture or Guess Culture? This Communication Skill Is Life-ChangingRange: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World  by David Epstein
2023-08-2940 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaAndrew and Sarah Swafford - Living a Full Life With Gift and GritIn today's episode, we sit down with Andrew and Sarah Swafford and have a great conversation all about living a life full of gift and grit. We talk about human formation, brazilian jiu jitsu, and building authentic adult community! In their book on Gift & Grit, they've put together lessons and stories with clear human formation so that we can all become more of who we are and be gifts to others in our lives. We were blessed to have this conversation and we are so excited for you to listen to it! Let's jump in!Buy...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhat It Feels Like To Have ADHDIn today's episode, Renzo answers listeners' questions about what it's like to be a husband and father with ADHD? How do you manage day to day while also trying to live out your vocation? Together, we discuss and encourage couples to openly share about their inners lives and struggles with one another. We're happy you're here! Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way...
2023-08-151h 10Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhen To Call Out Your SpouseIn today's episode, we talk about Renzo's recent work trip, why calling spouses out and up is important, and how we can continue to mutually perfect one another. Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!Our B...
2023-08-081h 03Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaDamien and Monica O'Connor - Raising Children With Special NeedsIn todays episode we interview Damien and Monica O’Connor and we learn how they navigated raising children with special needs in the faith. This is such an important conversation! Let’s jump in!Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. JosephGo To Joseph For ChildrenGive your relationship a checkupLearn more about our marriage and family ministryConnect with us and send us a message on InstagramSupport us on P...
2023-08-0158 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaREWIND: When Should We Start Having Kids?In today's REWIND episode, you'll hear Episode 10! In this episode, we talked to St. John Paul about having kids and we ask when the best time to have kids is. We are reminded about the gift that kids are, we talk about the difference that Fertility Awareness, Fertility Awareness Based Methods, and Natural Family Planning have made in our decision to have our 5 children, and Monica shares a little bit about how she came to learn FA/NFP.Interested in learning more about FA/NFP download our Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning Cheat
2023-07-2548 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaOur NFP Story: Infertility, Surprise Pregnancy, and Indefinite AvoidingIn today's episode we share our NFP story. We talk about how we first learned NFP, how each child brought about different challengs, and how we knew God was with us through all of it. Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon
2023-07-181h 01Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega4 Things All Couples NEED To DoIn today's episode, we get super specific and practical as we give advice on 4 things every couple NEEDS to do!. So happy you're here with us!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!Our BooksGo T...
2023-07-111h 00Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaThe Reasons We FightIn today's episode, we are start talking about one thing, and end up talking about something else! We're so happy you're here, let's jump in!The Exorcist FilesDeliverance Prayers for LaitySUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on
2023-07-0458 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaThe Problem with Date NightsIn today's episode, we talk about the importance of date night! We also dive into why date nights alone can't save the romance and intimacy in your marriage! It's a great conversation, let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!
2023-06-2746 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhat If You're Attracted To Someone Else?In today's episode, we talk about attraction and the nuance of the different types of attraction we might feel in relationships, freindships, and marriage! It's a great conversation, let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!Our B...
2023-06-2058 minThe Cordial Catholic
The Cordial Catholic209: The Mind-Blowing Catholic Vision for Marriage, Family, and Sexuality (w/ Renzo and Monica Ortega)In this episode,  I'm joined by Renzo and Monica Ortega, podcasters, ministry leaders, authors and the couple behind the apostolate Two Become Family. We're breaking down exactly what the Catholic Church believes and teaches about marriage, family, and sexuality – and it's an amazing conversation. We tackle Natural Family Planning, contraception, the Catholic vision of marriage (and the sanctification of spouses), and much, much more. And I couldn't ask for a better couple to have this conversation with than Renzo and Monica; they're honest, earnest, and humble and have some fantastic insights on these topics. If you...
2023-06-141h 09Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaPeter and Debra Herbeck - Lessons from the School of LoveIn today's episode, we sit with Peter and Debra Herbeck and learn from their years of wisdom from the school of love. This was such a great conversation and we hope you enjoy it as much as we did!For more from Peter and Debra visit: https://www.renewalministries.net/shop/SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are...
2023-06-1348 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaParenting Through Pride Month (and everything else that's going on)In today's episode we share how we parent during pride month, and all the other cultural shifts we're seeing lately. We share our views as members of the "resonable middle", how we believe that we should never accept a lable in place of a story, and how we are slowly preparing our kids to accept that other people believe differently than them. Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If...
2023-06-061h 08Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhat To Do When Your Husband Is Gaining WeightIn today's we talk about the sensitive and hard-to-address issue of a spouse's weight gain. How do you bring it up, what are realistic goals for health and fitness, and how can our spouse become our support instead of our judge? Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  S...
2023-05-301h 03Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaMillennial Parenting and Healing Generational WoundsThings we mentioned in this episode:The Evolution of the Cartoon DadSUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!Our BooksGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph
2023-05-2355 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaAlex and Melissa From Saints Alive - Taking Leaps In Marriage and Family LifeIn today's episode, we are joined by the brilliant couple from the Saints Alive radio theatre podcast! Alex and Melissa share about their own lives, what they hope for Saints Alive in the future, and what taking a leap and leaning on grace looks like. Let's jump in!Listen to Saints Alive!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing...
2023-05-161h 00Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaFirst Baby! Why You Need Sleep, What No One Talks About, and Postpartum DepressionIn today's episode, we jump into what it was like when we had our first baby. We talk about what new parents should expect, the encouragement that you need to hear, and we recall some tough experiences that everyone should be prepared for. We're so happy you're here with us!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaHow Do You Argue With Your Spouse?In today's episode, we we argue about arguing! Just kiding, it was just a "discussion". Let's jump in!Dennis Prager and Matt Fradd debate on P*rnSUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!This Episodes S...
2023-05-021h 00Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhy You’re Worthy of Love, Even if Your Toddler Won’t Stop CryingIn todays episode, we sit down and talk about the struggle and  shame that comes in revealing our little battles. We talk about our worthiness of love, why we need to embrace Christmas and Easter and why we shouldn’t be embarrassed about our crying babies. Let’s jump in!Quotes from today:The man who wishes to understand himself thoroughly-and not just in accordance with immediate, partial, often superficial, and even illusory standards and measures of his being-he must with his unrest, uncertainty and even his weakness and sinfulness, with his life and death, draw near...
2023-04-2550 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaFr. Timothy Gallagher - Discernment of Spirits in MarriageIn today's episode, we sit down with Fr. Timothy Gallagher as he brings the spiritual wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola to life! More from Fr. Tim GallagherDiscerning Hearts PodcastDiscerning of Spirits for Married CouplesSUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us o...
2023-04-181h 03Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaDr. Matthew Breuninger - Family of Origin, Boundaries, and Marriage as a Sacrament of HealingIn today's episode, we sit down and chat with Dr. Matthew Breuninger! We have a wonderful discussion about setting boundaries, and families of origin, and we got to hear some powerful insight into how God uses marriage to heal us. We're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in!To find Dr. Breuninger and his work visit:Franciscan UniversityFinding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life’s HurtsWellspring Counseling and CoachingSUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we...
2023-04-111h 14Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWill We Have Stretch Marks in Heaven?In today's episode, we prepare our hearts for Holy Week by contemplating Aquinas and asking whether or not their will be stretch marks in Heaven. Mentioned in today's episode:St. Thomas Aquinas: Whether Christ's body ought to have risen with its scars?1) He kept His scars not from inability to heal them, "but to wear them as an everlasting trophy of His victory.2) Secondly, to confirm the hearts of the disciples as to "the faith in His Resurrection"3) Thirdly, "that when He pleads for us with the Father, He may always...
2023-04-0434 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhy Men Need a Theology of MasculinityToday’s episode is a little bit different! In todays episode we sit down and talk about what it means to be a man, and the need for a concrete definition to help men be better husbands and fathers. We’re so happy you’re here! Let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can...
2023-03-281h 01Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaTOB 4: Learning to Get Naked Without Shame (General Audience 11)In today's episode, we revisit the Theology of the Body and talk about what it meant for Adam and Eve to be naked without shame and how it relates to our marriage. From JP2:The sentence, according to which the first human beings, man and woman, "were naked" and yet "were not ashamed," unquestionably describes their state of consciousness, in fact, their mutual experience of the body. It describes the experience on the part of the man of the femininity that is revealed in the nakedness of the body and, reciprocally, the similar experience of...
2023-03-2152 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaJen Doherty - Building a Catholic Family CultureIn today's episode, we sit down with a good friend, and Godmother to two of our boys, and talk about how we can build a strong Catholic family culture that bears fruit. How do we raise children who are grounded in the faith and also like each other?! Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhy You Need To Stop Complaining About Your HusbandIn today’s episode, we sit down and talk about how differently men and women view love, and respect, and why parenting or complaining about your spouse falls short of the call of marriage. Let’s jump in!From JP2: "It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him" (Gen 2:18). The creation of woman is thus marked from the outset by the principle of help: a help which is not one-sided but mutual. Woman complements man, just as man complements woman: men and women are complementary. Womanhood expr...
2023-03-071h 03Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaIs the Husband the Head of His Wife?In today’s episode, we sit down and discuss the husband’s headship and a wife’s submission. We talk about what mutual submission means, what it looks like in our marriage, and we lean on St. John Paul II for guidance. Let’s jump in!From JP2:“The author of the Letter to the Ephesians sees no contradiction between an exhortation formulated in this way and the words: "Wives, be subject to your husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife" (5:22-23). The author knows that this way of speaking...
2023-02-281h 09Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhy Husbands Need To Share the Mental LoadIn todays episode, we sit down and demystify “mental load”. We share about Renzo’s experience struggling to accept the concept, and share how husbands can help lighten their wives loads through Christ’s example. We’re so happy you’re here with us, let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our sh...
2023-02-2154 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaDr. Bob Schuchts - Restoring Friendship, Passion, and Communion in Your MarriageIn today's episode, we kick off the second year of Pre-Cana with the Pope with Dr. Bob Schuchts from the JP II Healing Center! This was a great conversation and we're so glad you're here!Shop all his books including Be Healed, Be Restored, and Be Devoted!Listen to his Podcast here: Restore the GlorySUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhy All The Sex Rules?This is the last episode of year ONE of Pre-Cana with the Pope! In today's episode, we discuss the Catholic Church's rules about sex. We start laying the foundation of what the Church teaches, why it teaches what it does, and how it changes our married life. Let's jump in!Get your Inito Monitor - Visit Inito.com and use code MON15 at checkout for 15% off!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhy a Teacher Decided to Homeschool Her KidsIn today’s episode we sit down and talk about the non-political reasons we decided to homeschool. Monica, who’s a certified teacher, goes over the reasons she said she’d NEVER homeschool, and then we unpack what led us to take the leap. Let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support...
2023-01-3157 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaUnpacking the Lies Holding Back Our MarriageIn today's episode, we sit down and reflect on a wedding homily from St. John Paul II. We talk about memories, lies that we unknowingly believe, and the hills that Renzo is willing to die on. We’re so glad you’re here with us. Let's jump in!“May Christ be with you always. Never take your eyes off him. Seek him in your thought, in your heart and in your prayer, so that he may guide your young love towards these great tasks, the responsibility for which you assume from today onwards. And may new men -your...
2023-01-2457 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaDr. Gregory Popcak - Becoming a Household on MissionIn today's episode, Monica sits down to interview Dr. Gregory Popcak about all things marriage and family! Let's jump in!To learn more about his ministry visit: CatholicHOM to learn more about Catholic Counseling visit: Catholic Counselors. Be sure to check out the CatholicHOM app is available in both the Apple and Google Play stores. SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaMaking Your Marriage a Gospel With Pope Benedict XVIIn today's episode we look to the late Pope Benedict XVI for his thoughts on marriage. Together we reflect on what it means for our marriage to be a gospel and why our cultures crisis of faith is also a crisis of marriage. Let's jump in!Some Pope Benedict XVI quotes: The message of the word of God may be summed up in the expression found in the Book of Genesis and taken up by Jesus himself. What does this word say to us today? It seems to me that it invites us to be...
2023-01-1049 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaSetting Marriage Goals and Avoiding Spiritual ComplacencyEveryone’s been talking about New Year’s resolutions, but did you include your relationship in your goals for 2023? In today's episode we talk about relationship goals and don’t mean adding more date nights. So glad you're here, lets jump in!Guiding quote from JP2: "The sacrament of marriage is the specific source and original means of sanctification for Christian married couples and families. It takes up again and makes specific the sanctifying grace of Baptism. By virtue of the mystery of the death and Resurrection of Christ, of which the spouses are made part in a new...
2023-01-0353 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaResolutions with the PopeWhat does JP2 have to say about the top 4 New Years Resolutions of 2022? Let’s jump in and make 2023 great!Here are some quotes:“what is man, is not a rational animal composed of a soul and of a body? The soul, then, taken by itself, is not then, a man? No, this is the soul of a man. Then is the body a man? No, but it must be said that this is the body of a man. Because of this, neither the soul, nor the body, on their own, is a man, but rath...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaSetting Boundaries During the Holidays and BeyondSUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!Our BooksGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. JosephGo To Joseph For ChildrenFREE RESOURCESFertility A...
2022-12-2034 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaTOB 3: Why (and When) God Created Eve: Original Unity (General Audiences 8-10)In today's episode, we’re dive back into our reflections on St. John Paul the Great’s Theology of the Body. This time we’re talking about Original Unity. What is the significance of God creating Eve because it was not good that Adam should be alone? Why does a husband cleave to his bride? And why does becoming one flesh matter? Let's jump in!TOB Quote for today's episode:The perspective expression which says, "a man cleaves to his wife" so intimately that "they become one flesh," always induces us to refer to what t...
2022-12-1357 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaChallenging Husbands and Men Without ChestsIn today’s episode, we talk about the root of marital struggles for a lot of husbands, how our culture has created men without chests, and the way marriage can heal and bring out the best in husbands. Let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThis podcast is possible because of the support of our Patrons. If you'd like to join us on our mission consider Supporting us on PatreonOur BooksGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaRedemptive Suffering, Expectant Faith, and Praying for MiraclesIn today's episode, one question gets us completely off track and vulnerable about our current spiritual journey as individuals and as a married couple.  What does redemption mean? How can we suffer well? And when are we supposed to pray for miracles? We cover all this and more, we're so happy you're here with us! Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThis podcast is possible because of the support of our Patrons. If you'd like to join us on our mission consider Supporting us on Patreon
2022-11-2947 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaKatie Warner - Raising Faithful Children and Encouraging Vocations Through BeautyIn todays episode, we interview author Katie Warner. Katie has published beautiful children’s books that help children encounter their faith through beauty and powerful story telling. Our conversation goes beyond books and gets to the core of what we’re trying to do as family as we pass down our faith to our children. Let’s jump in!To browse Katie’s full collection of books visit: http://firstfaithtreasury.com/To learn more Katie and her work visit: https://katiewarner.com/SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYT...
2022-11-2259 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaSexual Desire, Sexual Dysfunction, and Sexual Human FormationIn todays episode, we talk very candidly about the struggles of building a intimate and holy sex life. We get honest about the root causes of some of our generations sexual dysfunctions, and we go to JP2 for some sexual human formation. Let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThis podcast is possible because of the support of our Patrons. If you'd like to join us on our mission consider Supporting us on PatreonThings we mentioned this episode:1) Pastores Dabo Vobis 44...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaAnswering Listener Questions on Dating, Engagement, First Year of Marriage, Finances, Virtues, and FriendshipsIn today's episode, we give you a short update on our personal lives and then we answer some listener questions! Thank you to everyone who submitted questions on Instagram. SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThis podcast is possible because of the support of our Patrons. If you'd like to join us on our mission consider Supporting us on Patreon!Our BooksGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. JosephGo To Joseph For Children
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaDr. Timothy Lock - Catholic Psychology, Spiritual Bypass, and Choosing ForgivenessIn today's episode, we sit down with our good friend Dr. Timothy Lock and talk about psychology, Catholic spirituality, and the importance of forgiveness! If you've ever wondered how psychology, healing, and the Catholic faith can come together - this is the episode for you! The rest of the Miguel Story By Dr. Timothy LockGet Dr. Tim Lock’s Book: Choosing ForgivenessLearn more about Dr. Lock and The Goretti CenterDr. Timothy Lock is a Catholic father, husband, Franciscan tertiary, clinical psychologist, and...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaHow To Be a Person: Why Human Formation is the Necessary Foundation of MarriageFREE DOWNLOAD:  What is Human Formation?In today's episode, we talk about human formation. We ask St. John Paul why he thinks human formation is so foundational to marriage and why advice for priests can also be advice for married couples too! We're so happy you're here with usThe document we read from today: Pastores Dabo Vobis section 43SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThis podcast is possible because of the support of our Patrons. If you'd like to join us on our mission consider Supporting us on
2022-10-2558 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaBeth Sri - The Good, the Messy, and the BeautifulNo marriage is perfect, and neither is the Sri’s. In today’s episode, we sit down with Beth Sri and talk about all things marriage and her new book that she co-authored with her husband Dr Edward Sri. This was a great conversation and we’re so happy you’re here!To get Beth’s book visit: The Good, the Messy, and the BeautifulThis book is packed full of hilarious and relatable stories from their 20+ years of marriage. The Good, the Messy, and the Beautiful goes into the n...
2022-10-1839 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaTOB 2: Adam Before Eve and Original Solitude (General Audiences 3-7)In today's episode, we tackle the St. John Paul's teaching on Original Solitude. What is the significance of our being different from the world around and how does that effect our relationships with one another, and our cultures obsession with pleasure and comfort? Let's jump in!TOB Quote for today's episode:Original Solitude - Right from the first moment of his existence, created man finds himself before God as if in search of his own entity. It could be said he is in search of the definition of himself. A contemporary person would say...
2022-10-1155 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaTOB 1: Creation and Integrated Humanity (General Audiences 1 & 2)In today's episode, we tackle the first two audiences from St. John Paul's Theology of the Body. We answer what TOB is, and we look at the first creation story and see what significance such an ancient story can have on us, our worth, and our marriages and relationships. We're so happy you're here with us!TOB Quote for today's episode:To this mystery of his creation, ("In the image of God he created him"), corresponds the perspective of procreation, ("Be fruitful and multiply, fill the earth"), of that becoming in the world...
2022-10-0452 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaLearning to Love Your Spouse with ADHDAfter loads of research, lots of discussion, and some time in therapy, Renzo received a formal diagnosis of ADHD…decades later than some. How does ADHD impact marriage and family life? Let’s jump in!THINGS WE MENTIONEDWhat is ADHD The wall of awfulThe struggle when ADHD goes unacknowledgedSUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a bles...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaKim Zember - Walking with our LGBT Family in ChristIn today’s episode, we sit down at the kitchen table and interview author and speaker Kim Zember. Kim runs a ministry called Overcome Ministries and she shares a little of her story and describes how her entire life was changed by the radical love of Jesus Christ. She also shares how we can love the people in our lives who identify as LGBT with the love of Jesus. We’re so happy you’re here! Let’s jump in!THINGS WE MENTIONEDKim's Ministry: Overcome MinistriesKim's Book:  Rest...
2022-09-201h 05Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaSurviving Mass, Disciplining Toddlers and Answering Listener Questions About Parenting and Family LifeIn today’s episode we answer your questions about parenting and family life. This was a fun one! SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!THINGS WE MENTIONEDOur BooksGo To Joseph: 10 Day...
2022-09-131h 05Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaShia LaBeouf, Wait-and-See Sainthood, and Building a Shared SpiritualityIn today’s episode, we talk about Shia LaBeaouf’s recent interview with Bishop Barron. We reflect on conversion, how we’re all in the wait-and-see boat, and we discuss how to build a shared spirituality. We’re so happy you’re here with us! Let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support...
2022-09-061h 01Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaPerfectionism, Shame, and Sitting in the Hole with Your SpouseIn today’s episode, we talk about perfectionism and shame. We relate how some of the early work from Brene Brown relates a lot to the Theology of the Body and how learning to identify our shame and being vulnerable can bring our relationship to the next level. Let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some...
2022-08-3054 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaPassivity, and What Being a Stay-At-Home-Dad Taught Me About Being a HusbandIn today's episode, we talk about Renzo's time as a stay-at-home-dad and how the lessons he learned made him a better husband and father. SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show:  Support us on Patreon!THINGS WE MENTIONEDW...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaKatie Mossbarger (Focus Missionary) - Loss, Conversion, and Gospel TransformationIn today’s episode, we sit down with friend and FOCUS missionary about the good news of the Gospel. We hear about how the good news of Jesus transformed her life, and how God desires to re-create all of us. This was such a great conversation, let’s jump in.SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you...
2022-08-1656 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaReal Talk, Slippery Slopes, and Answering Listener Questions About Sex and NFPIn today's episode, we answer listener questions about sex, intimacy, and NFP. Check out the episode chapters for a breakdown of each question! Let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYIf you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, and what to support our mission, please consider financially supporting our show:  Support us on Patreon!THINGS WE MENTIONEDContraceptive Mentality: It may be that many people use contraception with a view to excluding the subsequent temptation of abortion. But the negative val...
2022-08-091h 05Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaExposure, Addiction, and Talking to Our Kids About PornIn today’s episode, we discuss a new parenting challenge: talking to our son about pornography. We talk about our personal experiences of early exposure, addiction, and the lasting effects those have had in our relationship. We also talk about ways that we can be supportive of those struggling with a porn addiction, the realities of its consequences, and the ways that we have worked on healing. We’re so glad you’re here, let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYIf you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, consider financially supporting our show...
2022-08-0251 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaSteubenville, Learning Our Faith, and Getting Comfortable Talking About JesusIn today's episode, we recap Renzo's recent trip to Franciscan University with our youth group. We talk about learning about our faith, learning what it means to be free in Christ, and how we can get more comfortable talking about Jesus as a married couple. Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do, and we pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can...
2022-07-261h 00Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaLaura Phelps - My Marriage Before and After JesusIn todays episode we sit down with author, speaker, Laura Phelps about the difference that Jesus made in her marriage. We talk about her life before faith, how God broke into her life, and her ongoing journey for a holy marriage. Let’s jump in!Where to find LauraInstagram BlogSweet Cross: A Marian Guide to SufferingVictorious Secret: Everyday Battles and How to Win themSUPPORT OUR MINISTRYThank yo...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaSex, Lust, and the Battlefield of the HeartIn today's episode we dive into whether marriage is a remedy for sexual desires and whether or not it is possible to lust after your spouse.  We look at one of JP2's general audiences and reflect on love and responsibility. We hope this is an episode that can shared with all married couples trying to understand the difference between lust and love in marriage!Here are some things we mentioned:The Heart a Battlefield Between Love and Lust - GENERAL AUDIENCE OF 23 JULYSUPPORT OUR MINISTRY
2022-07-1255 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaToxic Masculinity, JP2, and the Witness of Good MenWhat does it mean to be a man? In todays episode we dive into all things masculinity and what true masculinity looks like in marriage and family life. We lean on some wisdom from JP2 and reflect on some of Renzo’s experience coaching and mentoring young men. Here are some things we mentioned:Season of Life: A Football Star, a Boy, a Journey to ManhoodJoe Ehrmann Ted Talk: Be a ManWhy every man should be strong Passivity and...
2022-07-0554 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaOverturning Roe v. Wade, Abortion, and the Gospel of LifeIn today's episode, we talk about the recent overturning of Roe versus Wade. We talk about the need to invest in the lives of others, how snarky social media posts are actually counterproductive, and the fact that holistic situations will never have a simple solution.Here are some things we mentioned:Click here to Donate to Birthright of Greater Danbury and support mothers and their babies: Birthright services are always free, confidential, and available to any woman regardless of age, race, circumstances, religion, marital status, or financial situation. ***Be sure to adjust the "...
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Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaLisa Cotter - Living From Your Feminine GeniusIn today's episode, we had the privilege of speaking to Lisa Cotter about her latest book Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius. This was a great conversation and Lisa was able to unpack the Feminine Genius - how it can change the way we see Church teaching, how it can apply to our marriage, and how can encourage our daughters! Let’s jump in!Purchase Lisa’s book Reveal the Gift: Living the Feminine Genius on Amazon or Ascension PressConnect with Lisa on In...
2022-06-2149 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaRehabilitating ChastityIn today's episode, we talk all about chastity. We discuss why St. John Paul said we need to rehabilitate chastity, acknowledge why chastity is difficult in marriage, and talk about ways this virtue can change the way we give and receive love. Let’s jump in!SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYPlease prayerfully consider becoming a patron and supporting our ministry! Support us on Patreon or buy us a coffeeHere are some things we mentioned in today's episode:“Resentment consists in an erroneous, distorted relation to value. It is a...
2022-06-1451 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaDo I Work Too Much? (Work-Life Harmony and the Gospel of Work)Why is it so difficult to manage our work and our relationships? In today's episode, we reflect on how difficult it is to find work and family balance, including the pressures of choosing a career and making advancements while also having a happy and holy family life.SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYPlease prayerfully consider becoming a patron and supporting our ministry! Support us on patreon or buy us a coffeeHere are some things we mentioned in today's episode:Show notesGospel of Work
2022-06-0744 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaTragedy, the Enemy, and How We Can Save the WorldIn today's episode, we reflect on the recent tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. We talk about how we handled hearing the news, how to love our families in times of world tragedies, and how the devil's plan to destroy the family is in full swing. SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYPlease prayerfully consider becoming a patron and supporting our ministry! Support us on patreonor buy us a coffeeHere are some things we mentioned in today's episode:Show notesThe Final Battle between the Kingdom of...
2022-05-3139 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhy the Covenants and the Eucharist Change our MarriageIn this week’s episode, we dive into the connection between marriage, the covenants God has made, and the Eucharist in order to answer the question: Does God break promises?SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYPlease prayerfully consider becoming a patron and supporting our ministry! Support us on patreonor buy us a coffeeHere are some things we mentioned in today's episode:Show notesOnly 33% of Catholic believe in the Eucharist Our quotes were from this speech: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en...
2022-05-2446 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaAm I Talking Too Much? And Other Questions You Should Ask To Become a Better ListenerThere are two parts to communicating, but most of us are only good at one! In communication, we talk and we listen. As much as we work on our delivery of expressing our thoughts and our feelings, we often forget that listening is a skill that also requires attention to detail. This episode we dive into the other side of communication, share about our struggles in the area of listening, and develop some strategies for tuning into the needs of our spouse.SUPPORT OUR MINISTRYPlease prayerfully consider becoming a patron and supporting our...
2022-05-1748 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaGrace, Difficulties, and What We Do When Things Get HardWhat does it mean to lean into grace? How can we get help from God when being married becomes a real struggle? What difference does Jesus make? We tackle all of these questions and we give your four practical ways to allow grace to work in your marriage. SUPPORTPlease prayerfully consider becoming a patron and supporting our ministry! Support us on patreonor buy us a coffeeHere are some things we mentioned in today's episode:"Certainly, there are difficulties. But Jesus provided married couples with...
2022-05-1047 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaCan I complain about my kids? Why Parenthood Can Be Hard and a Gift at the Same Time.Are children a burden or a gift? If children are supposed to be a gift, why is parenthood so hard? In today’s episode we talk about children, parenthood, and how good things are sometimes hard and we ask St. John Paul about complaining about our kids.SUPPORTPlease prayerfully consider becoming a patron and supporting our ministry! Support us on patreon or buy us a coffeeHere are some things we mentioned in today's episode:"Children are not an "accessory" to the project of married life. Th...
2022-05-0346 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhy Doesn’t My Spouse Get Me? The Difference Between Ask-Culture and Guess-CultureWhy does it feel like we are talking past each other rather than to each other sometimes? In today’s episode we consider a new, life-changing, theory of communication and apply it to our marriage in an effort to continue to build up our communication skills.SUPPORTPlease prayerfully consider becoming a patron and supporting our ministry! Support us on patreonHere are some things we mentioned in today's episode:Are You Ask Culture or Guess Culture? This Communication Skill Is Life-ChangingRange: Wh...
2022-04-2641 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWill God Really Heal Us? How God Has Met Us On Our Healing JourneyWhat does it mean for God to heal us? If God is going to heal us, how would he do it? A retreat, therapy, or charismatic prayer? In today's episode we reflect on how God has met us on our healing journey and how we've experienced healing through our marriage, and we ask St. John Paul the great what he thinks about God's healing!Here are some of the things we referenced in today's episode:JP2 Healing CenterUndone by Carrie Daunt...
2022-04-1948 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhat Are We Saying "Yes" To? Why Marital Vows Are Hard and It's OK to StruggleWhat did we say "yes" to on our wedding day? If we are struggling in our "yes" who can we look to as an example of being faithful to our vows in hard times? In today's episode we bring these questions to St. John Paul, and he directs us to the perfect example of "yes".St. John Paul’s homily on Mary’s “Fiat”The danger of taking too much responsibility with Jordan PetersonUniformity with God’s will by St. Alphonsus LigouriT...
2022-04-1250 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhen Should We Start Having Kids? Fertility Awareness, NFP, and Why Children Are GiftsIn today's episode we talk to St. John Paul about having kids and we ask when the bets time to have kids is. We are reminded about the gift that kids are, we talk about the difference that Fertility Awareness, Fertility Awareness Based Methods, and Natural Family Planning have made in our decision to have our 5 children, and Monica shares a little bit about how she came to learn FA/NFP. Interested in learning more about FA/NFP download our Fertility Awareness and Natural Family Planning Cheat LINKS...
2022-04-0548 minTwo Become Family with Renzo and Monica Ortega
Two Become Family with Renzo and Monica OrtegaWhat If I Don't Feel Loved? Why The Love Languages MatterWhat if you don't feel loved in your marriage? What are some tools you could use to enhance the love between you and your spouse? In today's episode we talk to St. John Paul about love! We talk about how do we can meet the demands of love on a daily basis by familiarizing ourselves with the 5 love languages.LINKSHere are some of the things we mentioned in today's episode:TAKE THE QUIZ and find out your love languagesWATCH THIS VIDEO of...
2022-03-2951 min