What ways of thinking can help you understand your self-worth in order to date? In this episode, Simon interviews Monica Elias on the topic of singleness and dating. She will help us focus on the positive thoughts, to motivate ourselves into getting out of home's comfort to better answer God's call for marriage.

How do I discern when enough is enough? In this episode, Simon and Madeleine discuss what a married person should do if they find themselves in a toxic or abusive relationship. If you or someone you know is experiencing great difficulty in their marriage or family life, this episode is for you. 

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Can Catholics use the withdrawal method? In this episode, Simon and Maddie discuss what the withdrawal method is, and why the Church teaches that it is by nature a contraceptive act. 

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Is it possible to lose your virginity? In this episode, Simon interviews Katrina Zeno on the topic of virginity. Katrina is a Theology of the Body speaker who has a deep love and understanding of the gift of Virginity. She speaks about it in a way I have never heard before and offers hope and freedom to everyone, no matter their past.

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To learn more from Katrina Zeno, check out her website

http://katrinazeno.com

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How many genders are there? In this episode, Simon interviews Jason Evert on the topic of transgenderism. They discuss if it is possible to be trapped in the wrong body, reasons why someone may experience gender dysphoria, and what life is like after transitioning from the perspective of detransitioners. If you or someone you know experiences struggles with their gender identity, or are just trying to keep up with what is going on around the world on this topic, this interview is for you! 

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Resources 

https://chastity.com/gender/

https://chastity.com/podcasts/

Support Jason

https://chastity.com/donate/

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Can a guy and a girl really be best friends? In this episode, Simon interviews Dr Andrew Swafford, husband of the much loved Sarah Swafford, about all things love, dating and relationships. If you have ever wondered if a guy and a girl can be best friends, if there is a such thing as being too picky or even why men can't seem to make up their minds about a girl, then this episode is for you! If you have half as much fun listening to this conversation as I did having it, it'll be your favourite podcast episode of the year!

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Do you find it hard to forgive? We do too! Especially when the person you need to forgive is the person you are in a relationship with or even married to. In this episode, Simon and Madeleine discuss how central forgiveness and mercy are to Catholicism and some practical ways we can experience and express that in our relationships.

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Did Jesus really claim to be God? According to modern biblical scholars, no, he didn't. However, when we read Jesus' words as the Jews would have heard him, it is pretty easy to see that he did. Put on your Jewish glasses as we have ourselves a Bible study that will get you fired up to tell the world that Jesus is Lord!

Sometimes people want to be more than friends before they have even spent time being friends. They launch into an intensely romantic dating relationship before testing whether they would get along if they weren't physically attracted to each other. This is why it is important to spend time getting to know one another as friends before launching a romantic relationship. How do you do this? Here's how!

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You will only know when you are ready to date when you know the purpose of dating. If you don't know the purpose of dating, you will never know when you're ready to date. Here’s the answer to both these questions!

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