This week on The NFP Podcast, Amy and Emily are back at the mic to reflect on a thought-provoking virtual debate between Megan Kelly and Matt Walsh exploring the roles of men and women in marriage. With honesty, humor, and friendship, your hosts unpack the most compelling moments from the conversation—where they agreed, where they cringed, and where they think the Church and culture are still wrestling to find clarity. Tune in for a candid discussion that weaves personal insight with faith-based conviction, and join Amy and Emily as they ask: what does it mean to live out your vocation as man and woman in marriage today?

Resources:

Youtube Link: https://youtu.be/GR3bSUWAOKw?si=rm7p7mLRZsb8VRgZ

Emily's Book & Saint Reference: https://a.co/d/8PpsoGU & https://giveninstitute.com/saint_stories/st-zelie-guerin-martin/

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, Amy sits down with Elizabeth and Seth, a married couple who practice and teach the Sympto-Thermal Method through the Couple-to-Couple League. Elizabeth and Seth share their beautiful love story—from how they met and fell in love to their journey into engagement and marriage.

They open up about their experience learning Natural Family Planning (NFP) and how it has become integral to their daily lives. Through the joys and challenges of married life—including a battle with cancer—NFP provided them with not only a way to honor their faith and fertility but also a tool to navigate health struggles together. Their testimony is a powerful witness to the strength of faith, love, and commitment in facing life’s uncertainties.

Join us for this inspiring conversation about marriage, faith, and the life-changing impact of NFP!

Resource:

Couple-To-Couple League: https://ccli.org/?srsltid=AfmBOor6sYHAvsyLvKIk6AmF-0PYtnn9u7LwmCV7LaHIoQTFfuUb-Fb9

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, Amy and Emily sit down with Jackie Aguilar, the Director of Education for Natural Womanhood. Jackie shares her personal journey with Natural Family Planning and how it led her to become a trained FertilityCare Practitioner in the Creighton Model and a certified Sympto-Thermal Method instructor with the Couple to Couple League.

Jackie’s passion for women’s health shines as she discusses the transformative work she’s doing at Natural Womanhood, equipping young girls and young adult women with knowledge about their cycles. From fertility education to body literacy, Jackie explains why cycle awareness is essential for every woman’s health and well-being. Whether you're new to NFP or looking for ways to introduce these concepts to the next generation, this conversation is filled with inspiration and insight!

Tune in for an engaging discussion on the power of fertility awareness and how it’s shaping the future of women’s health.

Resources:

Natural Womanhood: https://naturalwomanhood.org/

Period Genius: https://www.naturalwomanhood.courses/

Cycle Mindfulness Clubs: https://naturalwomanhood.org/cycle-mindfulness-clubs/

Creighton Model FertilityCare System: https://creightonmodel.com/

Contact Jackie: [email protected]

In this final installment of our Lenten reflection series on Familiaris Consortio, Amy and Emily wrap up their journey through St. John Paul II’s landmark apostolic exhortation on the Christian family. As Lent draws to a close, they reflect on how the Holy Father’s timeless vision for marriage and family life continues to challenge, inspire, and guide us today.

Join us as we discuss the Church’s mission to families and the family’s mission to the world, exploring what it means to be a domestic church rooted in love, truth, and sacrificial grace. Amy and Emily share personal insights and practical takeaways for couples striving to live out their vocation in a culture that often pulls in the opposite direction.

Whether you’ve followed along all Lent or are just tuning in, this episode is a rich and encouraging capstone to our journey through Familiaris Consortio. Let’s enter Holy Week with renewed hearts, ready to embrace the call to holiness in family life.

Subscribe, share, and journey with us toward Easter joy!

Resources: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html#:~:text=The%20Precious%20Value%20of%20Marriage%20and%20of%20the%20Family&text=The%20Church%20is%20deeply%20convinced,of%20the%20People%20of%20God.

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily continue their reading and reflection on Familiaris Consortio, St. John Paul II’s beautiful apostolic exhortation on the role of the Christian family in the modern world. Building on their previous discussion, they dive deeper into the document’s wisdom on marriage, parenthood, and the family’s mission to love and serve.

Join Amy and Emily as they unpack key passages, explore how Familiaris Consortio speaks to the challenges of today, and reflect on what it means to live out God’s plan for the family. Whether you're new to the document or have read it before, this episode offers fresh insights and encouragement for embracing the vocation of family life.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will deepen your understanding of faith, marriage, and the gift of life!

Resources:

Familiaris Consortio-

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html#:~:text=The%20Precious%20Value%20of%20Marriage%20and%20of%20the%20Family&text=The%20Church%20is%20deeply%20convinced,of%20the%20People%20of%20God.

In this fifth installment of our Lenten reading series, Emily and Amy continue their journey through Familiaris Consortio, reflecting on another powerful section of St. John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation on the role of the Christian family. As they read and discuss, they share personal insights on how the document speaks to modern family life, marriage, and the mission of love entrusted to husbands and wives. Join us as we unpack the wisdom of the Church, deepening our understanding of God’s plan for the family this Lent.

Resources:

Familiaris Consortio: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html

Holy Heroes Stations of the Cross: https://holyheroes.com/products/pray-the-stations-at-home-bundle

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily continue their Lenten reflection on Familiaris Consortio, St. John Paul II’s apostolic exhortation. This week, they focus on parents' vital role in educating their children in the faith and forming them in human virtue.

As the first and primary educators, parents are entrusted with the responsibility of shaping their children’s moral and spiritual lives. Amy and Emily discuss the Church’s teaching on family catechesis, the importance of modeling virtue, and practical ways parents can nurture holiness within the home.

Join us for this thoughtful Lenten reflection as we explore the beauty and challenge of Christian parenthood, seeking encouragement from Scripture, tradition, and the wisdom of Familiaris Consortio.

Resources:

Familiaris Consortio- https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html#:~:text=The%20Precious%20Value%20of%20Marriage%20and%20of%20the%20Family&text=The%20Church%20is%20deeply%20convinced,of%20the%20People%20of%20God.

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Emily and Amy continue their Lenten journey through Familiaris Consortio, St. John Paul II’s profound apostolic exhortation on the role of the Christian family in the modern world. In Part 3 of this series, they dive deeper into the Church’s vision for marriage and family life, reflecting on the call to love, the importance of formation, and how families can become a true "domestic church."

Join us as we explore how these timeless teachings apply to our daily lives, offering encouragement and wisdom for couples seeking to live out their vocation with faith and purpose.

Tune in for this heartfelt Lenten reflection and be inspired to embrace the beauty of God's plan for the family!

Resource:

https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html#:~:text=The%20Precious%20Value%20of%20Marriage%20and%20of%20the%20Family&text=The%20Church%20is%20deeply%20convinced,of%20the%20People%20of%20God.

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily continue their discussion on Familiaris Consortio, St. John Paul II’s seminal document on the role of the Christian family in the modern world. Building on their previous conversation, they explore the Church’s vision for marriage, family life, and the call to love within God’s divine plan.

Join us as we unpack key themes, reflect on their relevance today, and consider how this beautiful teaching can guide couples in their journey of faith, Natural Family Planning, and the pursuit of holiness. Whether you’re new to Familiaris Consortio or have read it before, this conversation will inspire you to embrace the richness of God’s plan for the family.

Tune in and be encouraged!

Resources:

Familiaris Consortio- https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html#:~:text=The%20Precious%20Value%20of%20Marriage%20and%20of%20the%20Family&text=The%20Church%20is%20deeply%20convinced,of%20the%20People%20of%20God.

In this episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily begin their Lenten reading and reflection on Familiaris Consortio, St. John Paul II’s landmark encyclical on the role of the Christian family in the modern world. Join them as they explore the Church’s teachings on marriage, family life, and the mission of the domestic church. With personal insights and practical takeaways, Amy and Emily invite you to journey with them through this beautiful document, deepening your faith and strengthening your vocation this Lent. Grab your copy and tune in!

Resources:

Encyclical: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_exhortations/documents/hf_jp-ii_exh_19811122_familiaris-consortio.html#:~:text=The%20Precious%20Value%20of%20Marriage%20and%20of%20the%20Family&text=The%20Church%20is%20deeply%20convinced,of%20the%20People%20of%20God.

Benedict XVI of Freedom: https://www.thecatholicthing.org/2021/08/06/benedict-xvi-on-freedom/