April 19, 2021

The Nitty Gritties of Love | ACW120

35 minutes

How to share Theology of the Body with young children, how to discuss Catholic teaching on gender with children, and the best steps for education yourself on Theology of the Body.

Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.

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Patron Question:

My husband and I are Natural Family Planning teachers with the Billings method. We believe that using NFP has brought us closer to God. We know Theology of the Body is the foundation for our closeness. Do you have any thoughts about how we can begin to share this amazing gift with our young children, ages 5, 4, and 2?

Question 2:

Hi! My question is in regards to gender dysphoria, specifically how to address and discuss Catholic teachings and gender change to children and to other non-Catholic friends.

I very recently made the decision to take my children out of public school. There were numerous issues including the introduction of condom use and where to get them to my 11 year old but my question is in regards to my 10 year old daughter. Her friend has come out to the classroom as changing genders. They watched videos on the subject and essentially were told everyone has the freedom to choose their sex and gender doesn't equal biology essentially.

I have read your book of Theology of the Body for Beginners and it was amazing, but can you give me some "go to" compassionate conversation to spread to my children as well as non-Catholic friends who are asking about my decision to homeschool and the lgbtq movement?

Qestion 3:

Hello Christopher and Wendy!

I was introduced to TOB through Dr. Juli Slattery's ministry, Authentic Intimacy. I have just finished reading Our Bodies Tell God's Story and I have been profoundly impacted and moved by TOB. I would say Our Bodies Tell God's Story is one of my favourite books ever! I have also been learning a lot from your podcast. Thank you for modeling a loving marriage together in your podcast!

As a married woman I have questions about what sexual behaviors are honoring in the bedroom. Can you direct me to where I can have questions about this answered?

I’m also wondering in what order I should read your books and resources? What are the next steps in educating myself about TOB.

Thank you again for your ministry and for sharing your marriage through the podcast!

Submit your question at AskChristopherWest.com.

Resources mentioned this week:

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THE TRUTH AND MEANING OF HUMAN SEXUALITY: Guidelines for Education within the Family

Beyond the Birds and the Bees: Raising Sexually Whole and Holy Kids

Good News about Sex & Marriage

When Harry Became Sally

Desert Stream

Eden Invitation

Holy Sex

FILL THESE HEARTS

HEAVEN'S SONG: SEXUAL LOVE AS IT WAS MEANT TO BE

THE LOVE THAT SATISFIES

LOVE IS PATIENT, BUT I’M NOT: CONFESSIONS OF A RECOVERING PERFECTIONIST

THEOLOGY OF THE BODY EXPLAINED

AT THE HEART OF THE GOSPEL

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