Welcome to Handbook for Humanity where we use the teachings of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body to help guide us to a better understanding of God, ourselves, the people around us and the world we live in. If you like giving and receiving gifts you will love this show! Listen in as we take a look at the first gifts ever shared as well as a possible reason why we enjoy giving and receiving gifts.

Do you ever wonder why there is so much suffering in the world? In Theology of the Body St. John Paul II shares how suffering is another one of the common experiences in the human life. 2 episodes ago we shared the 1st experience of having experiences. Then we moved to the heart of the matter sharing JP II's writings explaining the importance of having an "interior life". Now listen in as the team shares that suffering is a call to move closer to God so he can provide the strength we need to get through our challenges. Be sure you listen all the way to the end of this episode because in the second half we deliver some thought provoking insights from Becki, Adele and our content partner Colby Allen .

Thank you for listening to our podcast. In this episode our team, plus a special guest, will continue the discussion on St. John Paul II's writing about being grounded and rooted in love. The focus of the 1st half of the show will be on JP II"s teaching about the importance of the heart and how it alone is the place where we can connect with God and ourselves. Be sure to listen to the entire show because in the second half we will hear from our content partner Colby Allen as he joins Adele and Becki to share some insightful and inspiring personal experiences dealing with their interior lives.

Thank you for joining us for another edition of Handbook for Humanity. Today's topic deals with something that is going to be recognized in a few days from this drop, Fatherhood. As we roll into this Father's Day week we wanted to share insights from some previously recorded content about being a father from 4 different and interesting perspectives. Fatherhood is a part of "Theology of the Body" as St. John Paul II recognizes the complementary roles of man and women and fatherhood plays an essential part of complementarity that is necessary for a loving family. So listen in as our good friend, Mr. Colby Allen guides us through a look at the heart of fatherhood.

After a short break we are back with new content and thank you for joining us for this episode. Today Adele, Becki, Tom, and contributing content partner, Colby Allen share St. John Paul II's writings on Phenomenology. Listen in as the team and a surprise guest discuss JP II's insights on how getting to know someone's life experiences can help you understand who they truly are.

Have you ever wondered why God created human beings? Our team of Adele, Becki and Tom will use the profound writings of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body to answer that question. We will also break open JP II's understanding that one of God's original gifts to Adam and Eve was a super power against shame. Just press play to enjoy this content and please share with family and friends.

As humans our impulses and desires are strong but in today's episode St. John Paul II reminds us that we were created by God to be able to control ourselves for our own good and the good of others. Listen in as Adele, Becki and Tom discuss how JP II's "Theology of the Body" invites us to realize we are the only creatures created by God for our own sake and that we can only truly find ourselves when we give ourselves away as gift. These things are not on 2 opposing paths but must co-exist on the journey forward to find our true purpose in LIFE.

Link to Giveness Article Becki mentioned during this episode.

https://www.communio-icr.com/files/jpii41-4.pdf

Link to St. John Paul II's Play, " The Jeweler's Shop".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5Gn8agvoi4&t=275s

This episode is a continuation of our last show but with a deeper dive into St. John Paul II's concept of "the spousal meaning of the body". Helping Becki and Tom discuss this topic will be Josh and Kristi Fredieu. Kristi is the co-host of The Light Project's podcast, "Can I get Amen". This deeper dive will bring back the discussion of the "original echos" that JP II says we continue to hear in our hearts. These "echos" of original solitude, original unity and original nakedness without shame can lead us to becoming a gift and through this gift fulfill the very meaning and being of our existence.

Today we're diving into a profound concept from St. John Paul II's, Theology of the Body, that has the potential to reshape our understanding of ourselves and our relationships. The "spousal meaning of the body" is the topic and Becki and Tom are joined by special guests Josh and Kristi Fredieu. Kristi is the co-host of The Light Project's podcast, "Can I getta Amen!". This episode speaks to the very core of our human identity, and it's rooted in the idea that our bodies - yes, our physical selves - carry a deep, intrinsic meaning. This fascinating topic has implications for our understanding of gender, marriage, and human dignity. So listen in and prepare to see yourself and others in a whole new light.

Most people love to give gifts and this episode shares a theory from St. John Paul II as to why that is so. Listen in as Becki, Adele and Tom discuss the piece of Theology of the Body that says God, as a gift, created woman and man as a gift to Himself and to each other. This gift from God is stamped right into our very bodies and we were made to give our bodies to God and to each other with mutual benefits and with the peace of God's interior gaze. This show challenges each of us to see one another in the light of our bodies being considered as "spousal" and thus a reciprocal gift to God and to each other.