December 09, 2024

The Unbaptized in the Body of Christ, Healing After ED, and Appreciating "Sexual Values" | ACW310

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Questions answered this episode: 

How do unbaptized people fit into the body of Christ?

My husband and I are new Catholics. We both have a past in regards to sexual sin. While dating we frequently had to stop ourselves in times of passion and it seemed like he was always aroused when we were together. Then we got married and all of that went away. He never wanted to have sex in the earlier part of our marriage while I did. Two and a half years later, we have significantly decreased the frequency of our union. How can we seek healing and move forward and grow closer together in this?

I’m constantly worried about looking lustfully. I want to be able to appreciate sexual beauty as you describe in one of your YouTube videos but I’m afraid that opening myself to that can lead to lust. Could you explain these topics deeper?

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Resources mentioned this week:

Please reach out to Dave Sloan for info on the John Paul II Legacy Foundation: [email protected]

Click here if you’d like to make a gift to the St. John Paul II Legacy Foundation

List of trusted professionals.

“How To Discern Lust and Attraction” video

“Is It Possible To Look At Bodies Without Lusting?” video

“TRUE PURITY: Going Beyond Just Avoiding Lust” video

Love & Responsibility YouTube Series

🎥 Check out our YouTube Channel

📚 View our COURSE SCHEDULE to register for a course, ONLINE or IN-PERSON!

📘 GOOD NEWS ABOUT SEX & MARRIAGE by Christopher West. Use discount code MARRIAGE during checkout for 20% off one or multiple copies.

🏔️ Want to join us on one of our pilgrimages? Click here

🌟 For professional Catholic Life Coaching, including Porn Recovery: https://www.stevemotylcoaching.com/

If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recommended on this podcast, contact: [email protected]

Find Christopher West on Facebook and Instagram.

Discover the Theology of the Body Institute.

If you enjoy the podcast, help us out by writing a review. Thanks for listening!

Christopher and Wendy hope their advice is helpful to you, but they are not licensed counseling professionals. If you are dealing with serious issues, please consult our list of trusted professionals.

Featuring music by Mike Mangione.

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December 09, 2024

The Unbaptized in the Body of Christ, Healing After ED, and Appreciating "Sexual Values" | ACW310

Listen Later

54 minutes

Questions answered this episode: 

How do unbaptized people fit into the body of Christ?

My husband and I are new Catholics. We both have a past in regards to sexual sin. While dating we frequently had to stop ourselves in times of passion and it seemed like he was always aroused when we were together. Then we got married and all of that went away. He never wanted to have sex in the earlier part of our marriage while I did. Two and a half years later, we have significantly decreased the frequency of our union. How can we seek healing and move forward and grow closer together in this?

I’m constantly worried about looking lustfully. I want to be able to appreciate sexual beauty as you describe in one of your YouTube videos but I’m afraid that opening myself to that can lead to lust. Could you explain these topics deeper?

🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body

📕 Get a copy of Christopher's [Eating the Sunrise: Meditations on the Liturgy & Our Hunger for Beauty](www.eatingthesunrise.com)

⚡️ Want to support the Theology of the Body Institute and have a better chance of us answering your question? Join our Patron Community!

Submit your question at AskChristopherWest.com.

Resources mentioned this week:

Please reach out to Dave Sloan for info on the John Paul II Legacy Foundation: [email protected]

Click here if you’d like to make a gift to the St. John Paul II Legacy Foundation

List of trusted professionals.

“How To Discern Lust and Attraction” video

“Is It Possible To Look At Bodies Without Lusting?” video

“TRUE PURITY: Going Beyond Just Avoiding Lust” video

Love & Responsibility YouTube Series

🎥 Check out our YouTube Channel

📚 View our COURSE SCHEDULE to register for a course, ONLINE or IN-PERSON!

📘 GOOD NEWS ABOUT SEX & MARRIAGE by Christopher West. Use discount code MARRIAGE during checkout for 20% off one or multiple copies.

🏔️ Want to join us on one of our pilgrimages? Click here

🌟 For professional Catholic Life Coaching, including Porn Recovery: https://www.stevemotylcoaching.com/

If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recommended on this podcast, contact: [email protected]

Find Christopher West on Facebook and Instagram.

Discover the Theology of the Body Institute.

If you enjoy the podcast, help us out by writing a review. Thanks for listening!

Christopher and Wendy hope their advice is helpful to you, but they are not licensed counseling professionals. If you are dealing with serious issues, please consult our list of trusted professionals.

Featuring music by Mike Mangione.

...more

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