Procreation used to be the only valid excuse for the marital act. Then the Pope added Unity. Does this seem backwards? Craig and Jonah break it down. If you’d like to reach us, please use our LinkTree https://linktr.ee/unchartedcatholicman or just send us an email [email protected]:55 Confession and Marriage Dynamics07:04 The Complexity of Marital Acts09:52 Intimacy vs. Procreation in Marriage13:04 The Role of Intimacy in Marital Happiness16:06 Theological Perspectives on Sexuality19:01 Cultural and Social Implications of Marital Intimacy21:51 Navigating Church Teachings and Personal Beliefs24:56 The Importance of Open Conversations27:52 Conclusion and Community Engagement#catholicpodcast #unchartedcatholicman #nfp #naturalfamilyplanning #marriage #catholicmarriage #abstinence #theologyofthebody #catechism #catholiccatechism #humanaevitae #contraception #chastity #faithfullness #catholic #catechism #magisterium #pope #humanaevitae #humanlife #confession #mercy #2352 #intimacy #licit #masturbation