What does the church teach about organ donation? How do I remain faithful to Church teaching on contraception while dealing with sexually abused youth? How do I deal with an abusive and dismissive husband?
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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Q1: I am finishing up a semester to be a certified Spiritual Director at St. Vincent Archabbey Seminary. What books should I read or courses should I take to integrate John Paul II's teaching as a spiritual director?
Q2: How do I help those with same-sex attraction to learn about the Theology of the Body?
Q3: What does the Church teach regarding organ donation and the donation of bodies for scientific research post-mortem?
Q4: What is your advice for avoiding the way of the Stoic?
Q5: I work with youth who live in situations where they face danger of sexual abuse. Contraception is often a topic at issue in these situations. How do I remain faithful to the teaching of the Church in these circumstances?
Q6: My husband says that I must have sex with him every 48 hours. Otherwise, he will fall into masturbation and mortal sin. He says it is my duty to prevent this. What do I do?
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Resources mentioned this week:
Theology of the Body Virtual Conference Premium Pass (https://www.tobvirtualconference.com)
At the Heart of the Gospel book (https://shop.corproject.com/collections/books/products/at-the-heart-of-the-gospel)
Word Made Flesh: A Companion to the Sunday Readings book (https://shop.corproject.com/collections/books/products/word-made-flesh-cycle-b-a-companion-to-the-sunday-readings-paperback-buy-one-share-one-when-you-use-the-discount-code-shareword-during-checkout)
The Writings of Fr. Jacques Philippe (https://www.frjacquesphilippe.com/)
Anna Carter and Eden Invitation (https://www.edeninvitation.com/)
Andrew Comiskey and Desert Stream Ministries (https://www.desertstream.org/)
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