Leedom to Life

Father Max Behna is a priest outside of Chicago and in this conversation we reflect on loneliness, friendship and the power of sacrifice. It's a sincere discussion of the heart.

You can find Father Max Behna on facebook to follow along with lots of awesome messages and resources from him!

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Jeremy Sorenson is a financial planner who dedicates himself to assisting people navigate finances to cultivate the life they hope to live. In this episode, we unpack navigating financial difficulties in marriage and learning to work as a team. Conversations about money are never just about the money. It's about getting to the heart of expectations, desires and security.

You can follow up with Jeremy at www.aspenpa.com or contact him at (605)951-9622.

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Alexis Motz is a wife, mother and soon-to-be doctor. In this episode we have an honest conversation about the ways we have commodified sex and how that can build resentment in marriage. We also unpack the nature of desire, the importance of showing up and how self denial is a good. This is a deeply honest episode about the gifts and challenges of natural family planning and authentic sexuality.

Methods of Natural Family Planning Mentioned: Creighton and Marquette

For additional resources check out sfcatholic.org/familylife

Father Tyler Mattson is a priest of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls. In this episode, Father Tyler shares how examining his own story made him aware of how he often brought anxiety to his relationships. Through the lens of attachment theory, Father shares his journey of coming to a deeper understanding of his own dignity as a human being and a beloved son of God. He shares how he learned to combat his fear and anxiety with the gift of play and taking delight in the ordinary things of life.

You can follow Father Tyler on instagram @frtylermattson

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Heather Mullin is a South Dakota native finding home in South Carolina! In this episode, Emily chats with Heather about taking big leaps and learning to rely on your spouse. She opens up about her and her husbands struggle with infertility and choosing to dance together despite the challenges it has brought up in their marriage. Heather also discusses how writing has been an outlet for her to not only process but invite others into wonder and healing as well. You can follow along with Heather @simplbe or @mullin.heather.

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Edmund Mitchell shares an honest reflection on his first few years of marriage and the tools that helped them heal.

Counselor Mentioned: Dave McClow with Pastoral Solutions Institute https://www.catholiccounselors.com/services/our-counselors/

Books Mentioned:

The Five Love Languages by John Gottman

Boundaries by Henry Cloud and John Townsend

You can follow along with Edmund on instagram @edmundmitchell and check out his podcast "The Show"!

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In this episode, Taylor Specht shares her journey of facing depression and anxiety and discovering the power of vulnerability as a weapon for the battle. We ponder what it means to be honest with ourselves and others and how to let go of the fear of rejection that often comes with not only sharing ourselves but inquiring about the other.

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Taber Carlson is a counselor passionate about personal healing and healthy boundaries in relationships. In this episode, Taber shares some of his personal journey of finding his path and offers insights for healthy communication and boundaries in relationships.

Mentioned: The Gottman Institute and "The Four Horesman of the Apocalypse"

Most of us have an idea in our mind of what sexual intimacy in marriage should look like. In this episode, Emily and Marah VanDiest unpack some of the realities of making intimacy a priority in marriage. We also address how resentment can sneak in and how to let go of past baggage in order to enter fully in to our marriage.