This episode introduces the beautiful practice of fertility awareness and its benefits especially within marriage. A transparent and honest approach is made to this vital topic for women and men alike.

The following are helpful resources for learning more about fertility awareness and its practice:

1. Fertility Awareness - https://lacatholics.org/fertility-awareness/#:~:text=Fertility%20Awareness%20and%20Natural%20Family%20Planning%20(NFP)%20allow%20women%20to,as%20pinpoint%20areas%20of%20concern.

2. Couple to Couple League - https://ccli.org/

3. NaPro Technology (Infertility Issues) - https://naprotechnology.com/

4. Creighton Model - https://creightonmodel.com/

5. Billings Method - https://billings.life/en/

6. Fertility Awareness Chart - https://www.nfpandmore.org/Chart.pdf

To read Pope Saint Paul VI's 1968 encyclical on responsible parenthood and discernment, see https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html

To listen to a previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episode on marriage, visit https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147783601

For the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1

For Dr. Wallenfang's autobiography iGod, see https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=sr_1_7?crid=FM1EE2OTSVKV&keywords=donald+wallenfang&qid=1678244248&sprefix=%2Caps%2C95&sr=8-7

To listen to the Catholic Fragments Podcast, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2

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This episode reflects on the life and legacy of Maria Montessori and her global influence on children's education. A few of her main ideas are presented, along with suggestions of their practical application in the home and beyond.

To listen to a previous podcast episode on work, visit https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast/episodes/2147862296

To explore the background of Maria Montessori and her pedagogical method, visit: https://montessori-ami.org/resource-library/facts/biography-maria-montessori

To learn about the work of Sofia Cavalletti and the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, visit: https://www.cgsusa.org/

To listen to a previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episode on the insights of Maria Montessori, visit https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147797831

To listen to a previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episode on phenomenology, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147838800

To access Dr. Wallenfang's 2019 book on phenomenology, see https://www.amazon.com/Phenomenology-Introduction-Christ-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z5H9NQ1/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677785759&sr=8-2

For the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1

To listen to the Catholic Fragments Podcast, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2

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This episode takes a step back and inquires into the meaningfulness of asking why. With reference to the metaphysical legacy of why-askers such as Aristotle, Jesus, and Maria Montessori, we recuperate the perennial goodness of the question why.

To listen to a previous podcast episode on delight, visit https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast/episodes/2147890278

To listen to two previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episodes on the question of God's existence, visit https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147768810

To access Dr. Wallenfang's 2019 book on metaphysics, see https://www.amazon.com/Metaphysics-Introduction-Christian-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z6RZWV2/ref=sr_1_5?crid=2CYBKQ1ZCQV54&keywords=donald+wallenfang&qid=1678220102&sprefix=%2Caps%2C102&sr=8-5

For the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1

To listen to the Catholic Fragments Podcast, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2

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This episode explores the meaning of delight with reference to the work of Saint Augustine and to the contemplative comportment of the child. By bringing together a theology of childhood and a theology of adulthood, delight is depicted as found in God alone.

To listen to a previous podcast episode on rest, visit https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast/episodes/2147886539

To listen to two previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episodes on the work of Saint Augustine, visit:

1. https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147772114

2. https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147885381

To listen to a previous Catholic Fragments Podcast episode on phenomenology, go to https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2/episodes/2147838800

To access Dr. Wallenfang's 2019 book on phenomenology, see https://www.amazon.com/Phenomenology-Introduction-Christ-Cascade-Companions-ebook/dp/B07Z5H9NQ1/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1677785759&sr=8-2

For the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1

To listen to the Catholic Fragments Podcast, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2

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This episode considers the meaning of rest - especially wondering about the biblical and liturgical meaning of God's rest. How does rest relate to work and what is so desirable about the Sabbath rest of God?

To listen to a previous podcast episode on the meaningfulness of work, visit https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/the-shoeless-podcast/episodes/2147862296

To access the apostolic letter by Pope Saint John Paul II on rest, as mentioned in this episode, see https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1998/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_05071998_dies-domini.html

To watch a creative video presentation on the meaning of the Sabbath rest, produced by The Bible Project, go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFTLvkB3JLM

For the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1

To listen to the Catholic Fragments Podcast, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2

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This episode explores the meaning of work in the face of the temptation toward meaninglessness. Reference is made to the writings of Maria Montessori and John Paul II to consider the meaningfulness of your own work and your unique cosmic task.

For more on the work of Maria Montessori, visit: https://montessori-ami.org/resource-library/facts/biography-maria-montessori

To access the three papal writings of Pope Saint John Paul II mentioned in this episode, see:

1. https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_14091981_laborem-exercens.html

2. https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_30121987_sollicitudo-rei-socialis.html

3. https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/apost_letters/1998/documents/hf_jp-ii_apl_05071998_dies-domini.html

To access the Casting Crowns music video mentioned in this episode, go to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DumlIIHSrsQ

For the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1

To access the Catholic Fragments Podcast, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2

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This episode considers the meaning of going about "shoeless" in a calcified world. Based on their 2021 book Shoeless, Donald and Megan Wallenfang talk about Carmelite spirituality for daily living.

For the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1

For a self-paced mini course on the Interior Castle of Saint Teresa of Ávila, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/G25hczTs/checkout

For a self-paced mini course on Saint John of the Cross' concept called the dark night of the soul, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/oijqWzoc/checkout

To access the Catholic Fragments Podcast, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2

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This episode explores the meaning of marriage in relation to culture and the Catholic faith. Donald and Megan Wallenfang give their personal testimonies on their call to marriage.

For more on the Catholic Church's teachings about marriage, see: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/p2s2c3a7.htm

To learn more about fertility awareness, visit: https://lacatholics.org/fertility-awareness/

For the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1

For Dr. Donald Wallenfang's 2021 book iGod: A Hidden and Fragmentary Autobiography, see: https://www.amazon.com/iGod-Fragmentary-Autobiography-Donald-Wallenfang-ebook/dp/B09QGT77YL/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=donald+wallenfang&qid=1675003114&sprefix=donald+wall%2Caps%2C309&sr=8-6 

To access the Catholic Fragments Podcast, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2

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This episode features the open and honest testimonies of Donald and Megan Wallenfang about why they are Catholic.

For more information about Catholicism, visit: https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism

To access the Vatican website, visit: https://www.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html

For another meaningful testimony about remaining Catholic by Prof. Jean-Luc Marion, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTw7MOmVgnQ 

For a self-paced mini course on Lectio Divina and the Art of Praying with Scripture, see: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/offers/Rnosj7pR/checkout

For the Wallenfangs' 2021 book on Carmelite spirituality, see: https://www.amazon.com/Shoeless-Carmelite-Spirituality-Disquieted-World-ebook/dp/B098BD814F/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1670392231&sr=8-1

To access the Catholic Fragments Podcast, go to: https://www.myinteriorcastle.com/podcasts/catholic-fragments-podcast-2

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