Desert Streaming

Don’t miss this insightful episode! Andrew takes us through his early seminary journey and explores the complex intersection of "biblical feminism," with both its gifts and limitations. He also shares how he encountered Christopher West and the profound insights of Pope St. John Paul II, particularly the pope's biblical anthropology, which highlights the extraordinary dignity of women.

In this episode, Andrew also expresses his deep appreciation for Pope St. Paul VI's groundbreaking encyclical on contraception. He argues that contraception has been a major catalyst for sexual confusion, as it separates the sexual act from the sacred gift of new life.

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Don’t miss this insightful episode! Andrew explores the significance of community and the importance of trusting church members with our hidden struggles. Reflecting on the early days of Desert Stream, he shares both the gifts and limitations of connecting with others who share similar vulnerabilities. By expanding the community beyond those experiencing same-sex attraction, he highlights how this shift created a healthier, more inclusive environment. This made for deeper healing experiences.

Andrew also offers his perspective on how the issue of homosexuality has divided the Church and the impact this division has had on pastoral care. He believes that when the Church embraces the healing of homosexuality, the transformative power of God's Kingdom will flow freely for all.

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In this episode, Andrew and Marco discuss how to reclaim one's agency over sexual passions in a way that dignifies both self and others. Drawing on Karl Barth and the Catechism, they offer a framework for living rightly toward the opposite sex, which is key to true integration.

Andrew argues that chastity is essential for happiness, helping to navigate confusing desires and temptations. He also shares insights from Leanne Payne, offering a hopeful path to healing through surrendering obsessive thoughts and feelings to Jesus.

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This episode continues the "What is Chastity?" series, diving deeper into Andrew's journey as he explores the transformative power of the Real Meal. Drawing from his own experience, Andrew reflects on his confirmation as a Catholic, describing it as a challenging adventure. He speaks candidly about the stability and strength he found in the historic Church.

By tying the power of the Eucharist (the Real Meal) to his personal quest to becoming chaste, Andrew emphasizes how this Holy Communion is the bedrock of human integration.

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Using Andrew's latest book, Rediscovering Our Lost Fullness as a guide, this series explores the true meaning of chastity. Andrew and Marco seek to demystify this virtue too often misunderstood and/or deemed archaic. Using their own stories and experiences, chastity comes alive as a virtue that heals and redeems what divides us.

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Check out this excellent conversation where Dr. Greg Bottaro expounds on the thinking of Pope St. John Paul II as laying the ground for sound therapy and healing.

You can check out the work of Dr. Greg at the Catholic Psych Institute: https://catholicpsych.com

Check out Dr. Greg Bottaro's podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@CatholicPsychInstitute

Check out Andrew's blog at: https://www.andrewcomiskey.com

What are my feeling indicating to me? Join Marco Casanova as he takes on a recent question, "can my same-sex attraction be a gift?"

To learn more about Desert Stream, and connect with someone reach out to https://www.desertstream.org

Join Andrew Comiskey as he gives his take on the movie Conclave.

Check out his blog on it called "Concave: Men Without Chests, With Female Genitalia". You can find it at https://www.andrewcomiskey.com

Join Marco Casanova and Carl Trueman as they discuss themes from Carl's recent writing in the compilation "Lived Experience and the Search for Truth: Revisiting Catholic Sexual Morality".

Buy this excellent resource on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Lived-Experience-Search-Truth-Revisiting/dp/B0DG2PVQ6K

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Check out Carl's writing in First Things: https://firstthings.com/archive/?_author=carl-trueman