If God is all powerful, why does he let bad things happen? Should a Catholic marry a non Catholic or is it necessary to be of the same faith as your spouse? How do I give my sexual desires to Jesus?

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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Q1: If God is all powerful, why does he let bad things happen?

Q2: Should a Catholic marry a non Catholic or is it necessary to be of the same faith as your spouse?

Q3: I listened to your interview on Java with Juli and was so blessed by it. Can you talk about how to have our thirst quenched by Jesus? I am a Christian and want to have my thirst quenched by Christ and have my sexual desires lead toward heaven, but I don't know how.

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Resources mentioned this week:

Theology of the Body Congress, October 30 - November 1

TOB1 Online, November 2-13

Three Choices with Eros by Beth West

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