Podcasts about marriage prep

Love is in the air as we talk about our most memorable experiences with weddings and then discuss different methods and hot takes we have developed in working with couples in preparation for the sacrament of marriage. 

Getting married is more than planning a wedding — it's preparing for a lifelong vocation.In this episode, we walk engaged couples through the conversations and habits that build a strong, lasting marriage. From finances and family expectations to conflict resolution and shared life vision, we explore the practical and spiritual foundations every couple needs before saying “I do.”We also discuss how to recognize the difference between genuine discernment and emotional attachment, how to surface hidden concerns before they become future wounds, and why praying together is one of the most powerful ways to stay aligned.In this episode we cover:• The essential pre-marriage conversations• Building a shared vision for your future• Navigating disagreements in a healthy way• Recognizing red flags early• Money, family, and expectations• Creating a meaningful prayer life togetherWhether you're newly engaged or seriously discerning marriage, this episode will help you prepare not just for a wedding day — but for a lifetime together.Support the show

This is The Energy to Heal, your resource for all things Splankna, the faith-based inner healing modality that will help you achieve emotional freedom. In this episode, Laura Milliken sits down with Leanne O'Neil, a former neurofeedback practitioner who made the bold decision to sell her practice and go all-in on Splankna after seeing deeper, faster, and more affordable results for emotional regulation and trauma support. Leanne shares her fascinating professional journey out of brain-based technology and into a Christ-centered, mind-body approach to emotional freedom. Together, Laura and Leanne explore why Splankna often reaches places that traditional brain training and neurofeedback cannot—especially when it comes to trauma, subconscious patterns, and forgiveness. This episode also takes a surprising turn into the growing scientific and academic interest in forgiveness and emotional regulation, highlighting how leading universities are now studying the role of forgiveness in mental health, stress reduction, and human flourishing. Leanne explains how forgiveness work fits naturally into Splankna sessions and why unresolved emotional pain can quietly keep people stuck—even when they are highly motivated to change. If you are curious about neurofeedback, trauma support, forgiveness research, or why someone would walk away from a successful clinical practice to follow Jesus into a completely different model of care—this episode will give you clarity, hope, and language to understand what Splankna actually offers. Want To Become a Practitioner? You don't need a background in any certain field to be trained! 

Hour 3 for 9/4/25 Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joined Drew to discuss human composting and Catholic burial (1:00). Topics: cremation (8:34), embalming (16:39), keeping remains of family (21:10), donating body to science (26:52), and relics (29:03). Then, Doug Hinderer joined Drew to discuss successful marriage prep (36:21). Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.org/meet-the-ethicists/fathertad Original Air Date: 5/21/25

Send us a text In this episode, we tackle a topic by request concerning what a young man and young woman need to do before marriage. We discuss a lot of things, looking at multiple angles, while keeping things as biblical as possible. We believe this episode will be helpful to all young people, because it has a lot to offer. There is much to living the married life, and getting ready for it can be a little daunting. We know that life can be complicated at times, but what God joins together, no man is to put it asunder. If you desire to be encouraged and challenged, come on and study God's Word with us today!

Hour 3 for 7/22/25 Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joined Drew to discuss human composting and Catholic burial (1:00). Topics: cremation (8:48), embalming (16:40), keeping remains of family (21:05), donating body to science (26:51), and relics (29:03). Then, Doug Hinderer joined Drew to discuss successful marriage prep (36:39). Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.org/meet-the-ethicists/fathertad Original Air Date: 5/21/25

Charlie takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -What discussions should you be sure to have before marrying your future spouse? -What is the future of skilled, legal immigration under Trump? -How should the ideal TPUSA chapter head behave? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie takes an hour of questions live from CK Exclusives subscribers, including: -What discussions should you be sure to have before marrying your future spouse? -What is the future of skilled, legal immigration under Trump? -How should the ideal TPUSA chapter head behave? Become an Exclusives subscriber and ask Charlie a question on-air by going to members.charliekirk.com.Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hour 3 for 5/21/25 Fr. Tad Pacholczyk joined Drew to discuss human composting and Catholic burial (1:00). Topics: cremation (8:34), embalming (16:39), keeping remains of family (21:10), donating body to science (26:52), and relics (29:03). Then, Doug Hinderer joined Drew to discuss successful marriage prep (36:21). Links: https://www.fathertad.com/ https://www.ncbcenter.org/meet-the-ethicists/fathertad

In this episode, we sit down with Verlyn Tarlton—author, podcaster, premarital coach, wife, mother of five, and grandmother of four—to have an honest conversation about marriage preparation.Verlyn shares why understanding your "why" before marriage matters, how to shift from wedding day fantasy to real-life partnership, and the critical role of reflective listening. If you want a marriage that's happy and sustainable (not just picture-perfect), this episode will open your eyes.Connect with Verlyn: verlyntarlton.com YouTube: The Before You Do Podcast with Premarital Coach Verlyn

Join host Mari Wagner on the Ever Be Podcast as she goes into the all things engagement, offering real-life insights and actionable advice for preparing for a Christ-centered marriage. Mari addresses the joys and challenges of engagement, family dynamics, wedding logistics, practicing chastity, and building a strong support system. This episode offers practical tips for planning a meaningful wedding mass and encourages listeners to deeply grow in faith during this sacred time. Perfect for engaged women and those yearning for a faith-driven approach to their upcoming marriage.Resources for EngagementBeloved Marriage prep series on Formed - https://watch.formed.org/beloved-finding-happiness-in-marriageBetter Together Dynamic Catholic Marriage Prep - https://www.dynamiccatholic.com/marriage-preparation.html?srsltid=AfmBOope2wFL3nrmWxeKwzqH6PJMQ62amfM5ZYET47heNGoPwCWJqzH4Emily Wilson Navigating Engagement Course - https://series.emilywilsonministries.com/courses/navigating-engagement------Episode SponsorsEvery Sacred Sunday - https://everysacredsunday.com/journal use code "EVERBE10" for 10% off your order!WCC Eden Set - Shop HereMentionables - www.shopmentionables.com/MARI10and use code "MARI10" for 10% off your order!------Follow Along:Ever Be Podcast InstagramMari Wagner Instagram West Coast Catholic Instagram

Are you or someone you know preparing for #marriage and wondering what steps you should take? In this episode of RED-C Roundup, host Judy Comeaux welcomes Britt Erisman, the Marriage Preparation and Enrichment Coordinator at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Bryan, Texas. Britt recounts her move from Minnesota to Texas and delves into the multi-faceted marriage preparation program at Saint Joseph's. The discussion covers the enriching process couples experience, including the Prepare/Enrich assessment, mentorship through 'Witness to Love,' a transformative day-long retreat, and education in Natural Family Planning. This episode offers deep insights into how Saint Joseph's equips couples for a sacramental marriage, focusing on building a supportive community and fostering spiritual growth. How could these practices support your marriage journey, or what would you like to see in your own community's marriage prep offerings? #christianmarriage #faith #catholiccommunity #catholicpodcast   Visit redcradio.org or download our RED-C Radio App to access our live radio, listen to all of our podcasts, and find additional information and resources related to our Catholic faith. And if you want to support The RED-C Apostolate and all that we do, please consider making a recurring or one-time donation (https://redcradio.org/donate). You can also subscribe to our email list at https://redcradio.org/subscribe. May God bless you and all your loved ones!   https://linktr.ee/redcapostolate https://instagram.com/redcradio https://www.facebook.com/redcradio/

Go to https://www.timothyjgordon.com for more info about marriage coaching, books, and classes!Support the show

Join our Marriage Prep Program: ▶ https://highnoon.org/join-core In this episode, podcasters Andrew, David, Andi, and Araceli share their journeys from misunderstanding sexuality to embracing its true Godly purpose. They recount inspiring stories of healing and transformation through the core program, learning to honor their sexuality in a God-centered way. If you're ready to start your own journey, this episode is for you! Don't forget to like and share your thoughts!

In this episode of The Catholic Money Show, Jonathan and Amanda expose a mistake most Marriage Prep programs are making. Money Together is $20 through Claim your $20 savings before it disappears at WalletWin.com/moneytogether Get THE LOOP form Catholic Vote: GetTheLoop.com Music in this episode is by Dylan Gardner – ⁠⁠check out his album Almost Real⁠⁠ on ⁠⁠iTunes⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠, or wherever you listen to great music.

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How in the world does Fr. Ben link barracuda to marriage prep? Listen to find out! Some marriage proposals probably happened during the holidays, so Fr. Ben and Khira take the time to discuss marriage prep. What it should and shouldn't look like. What couples can do together as they get ready for such a great sacrament. Thank you for listening. We'd love to hear from you! You can visit Ask Fr. Ben | St. Michael Church (stmichaelmemphis.org) to submit questions and topic ideas for the podcast. You can also follow us on Facebook at Soul Food Priest and let us know what you think of the podcast.

Elizabeth delves into the topic of marriage preparation. Why is it that marriage prep radically shorter than driver's ed? Elizabeth passionately shares her insights and introduces an innovative solution to this challenge. Don't miss out on this thought-provoking discussion that could transform your approach to discerning marriage. Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage: https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/NextStep 00:00 Introduction 00:22 Discerning a Vocation 00:51 Time Spent Discerning Marriage 02:02 Contrast with Celibacy 04:01 Next Step: A Course For Discerning Marriage On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God's will for you, and if you already know that you're called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube (https://youtu.be/45hCydu1ei4?si=4hbBMjFIls9-QmxK) Get 3 FREE sessions (https://tobinstitute.kartra.com/page/YjD233) of our flagship course on Theology of the Body Click here (https://tobpatron.com) to join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world. Thank you! Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click here to view our schedule (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) Shownotes Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here (https://www.discerningmarriage.com). Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here (https://discerningmarriage.fireside.fm/ask).

Mary & Jerry recently spoke to a group of college students about marriage. So they took their talk and turned it into this week's podcast! They discuss what to expect, advice, how to prepare and more. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

To support the podcast, join our Locals community.  This is Episode #263 of the Seeking Excellence Podcast featuring Emily Crankfield.  You can follow Emily on Instagram @emilymariecrankfield The Seeking Excellence Podcast exists to help people take extreme ownership of their lives so they can intentionally strive to fulfill their potential.  You can follow Nathan on Instagram, Twitter, Gettr, and TikTok at @nathancrankfield  You can follow SE on Instagram @seekingexcellence_ Subscribe to our YouTube channel here  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/seekingexcellence/support

Sister Lisa shares highlights from her notes taken during several classes at BYU-Idaho, including some real whoppers from ‘Prep for Temple Marriage' that drive Brother Dan to bewilderment and the both of them to giggles. --- http://siblingsinzion.com http://facebook.com/siblingsinzion http://instagram.com/siblingsinzion http://twitter.com/siblingsinzion YouTube: https://bit.ly/sizyoutube Theme Music: 'The Falls' by Umbrellaman - http://umbrellamanband.com

In this UNSCRIPTED episode, Mary & Jerry show us where their brains go and, of course, it's a lot of fun. They discuss their pastor asking them to be a mentor couple, how unequipped they felt, and the beautiful fruit that came from being raw & personal with their story. As they share and laugh together, they come up with at least 4 new podcast ideas. We can't wait for those episodes to come out. Sit back, listen, and laugh with us. Connect with us and our podcast on Instagram @themaryandjerrypodcast Support the work of the show and get bonus content by supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=17005526 Production & Editing by Forte Catholic (ForteCatholic.com)

In the second of two episodes recorded with special guest Victoria Cerise, we dive into what marriage prep didn't prepare us for and how we can help enhance it for future couples. A lot of good comes from Catholic diocesan marriage prep courses, however, preparing a couple for the cross of infertility is most often not part of the discussion. Listen in for ways that dioceses and parishes can open up conversations around infertility in marriage prep, and consider offering these suggestions and the tools available from Springs in the Desert to your diocesan Family Life director or pastor!  Links: Fruitfulness through Photography w/ Victoria Cerise [The Springs in the Desert Podcast episode] Victoria on Instagram Mystical Rose Photography Mystical Rose Photography on Instagram The Catholic Bride Facebook Group The Catholic Wedding Podcast Discerning Adoption w/ Megan Wolf [The Catholic Wedding Podcast episode] The Beauty of Adoption [The Catholic Wedding Podcast episode] --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/springsinthedesert/support

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Timmy and his co-host Pame Nickelsen get together with 2 friends, Lance Strickland and Steve Jahnke to talk about Divorce Recovery and Marriage Prep while enjoying some delicious Lavender Craft Cocktails and a good old Fashioned. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timmygibson/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/timmygibson/support

Hey sis, it's Ladies Night again! Grab your tea, sit back and relax..you're gonna love it!! I found the PERFECT throwback message from our "Women's Worth Wednesday" video archives..absolutely fit for the season in many lives of Kingdom women preparing for marriage! Tune-in every other Friday for "Ladies Night Live" with the all new CROWNS by DIVINITÉLIFE Podcast with your friend & host, Sister Shellie to converse about life topics such as:

We're back! After taking the week off for family vacation, Taylor is back with Kathryn Whitaker. She just had multiple graduations in her family so she shares about the excitement and emotions of the past few weeks. Taylor relays how his family vacation went and how it reminded him of the importance of slowing down and reconnecting with what matters. To close the show, Taylor & Kathryn both share about their experiences of being mentor couples for engaged couples. Taylor & his wife are currently working with their second couple while Kathryn & her husband have worked with TEN! They discuss what works in marriage prep, what annoys them and what is often lacking. Subscribe/Rate Never miss out on the craziness of each episode by hitting the subscribe button RIGHT NOW! Help other people find the show by taking a few moments to leave a review in your podcasting app. Thanks! YouTube Check out the show and other exclusive videos on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/fortecatholic Connect

Join Dr. Sri and his special guests Beth Sri and Fr. Mike Schmitz to hear their thoughts and opinions on preparing for marriage. Fr. Mike Schmitz offers his perspective as a spiritual father and his experience of walking with couples as they prepare for marriage. Dr. Sri and his wife Beth share the wisdom and advice they have acquired from their own marriage. Snippet from the Show True love wants to promise forever. For full shownotes, visit Ascensionpress.com/Allthingscatholic, or text ALLTHINGSCATHOLIC to 33-777 for weekly shownotes sent to your inbox.

Hello! It's been far too long! I'm excited to post the conversation I recently had with Jody Moore (Better Than Happy) on her podcast. We had a great talk about my new Marriage Prep course. Hope you tune in!

My guest this week is my sister, Natalie Clay, and she's a couples coach with tons of wisdom and experience when it comes to coaching couples around their marriages. She's sharing the value of knowing what challenges to expect and some tools to help you navigate these inevitable challenges, the myths about marriage and romance that aren't helping, and she's giving us her practical tips for building a close, lasting marriage.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://jodymoore.com/406

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Links:Like Mother, Like Daughter Happy Despite ThemLeila Lawler, The Summa Domestica (affiliate link)Leila Lawler and David Clayton, The Little Oratory: A Beginner's Guide to Praying in the Home (affiliate link)Leila Miller's blog and website. Her books about divorce and marriage are Primal Loss: The Now-Adult Children of Divorce Speakand "Impossible" Marriages Redeemed: They Didn't End the Story in the MiddleOurSundayVisitor.com, "Vatican Releases Suggestions for Lengthier, Revamped Marriage Preparation"Intro: Mozart: Piano Sonata no. 10 in C major, K. 330 - III. Allegretto, performed by Vadim ChaimovichLearn more about Thomas More CollegeExplore the Center for the Restoration of Christian CultureThomas More College Press

NFP Basics is an add-on marriage preparation module that any marriage prep/pre-cana program can easily implement into their program. NFP Basics covers the theology behind why the church teaches NFP for family planning and why the church has a prohibition on contraception and fertility treatments like IVF. Then the program covers basic fertility science and gives an overview of most of the major methods available to couples to track the woman's cycle and plan their family. In this episode, Ellen is on to tell you a little more about the program and her experience implementing this in a number of dioceses in California. If you are interested in learning more about this program or bringing it to your parish or diocese, please check out the website here or email nfpbasics@ellenholloway.comIf you are interested in becoming a coach, click here to fill out the application. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On February 1st, we started to work full-time on Our Outpost-- we're just trying to awaken an authentic Catholic culture through holy matrimony. That's it.This episode, we thought we'd tell you a bit more about that, and why we feel called to work on it, and to give you a preview of things to come.Check out our website at www.ouroutpost.org And you can check out our funding page at https://www.xaviermissionfund.org/partners/our-outpost

Patrick answers listener questions about if a non-Catholic can use Holy Water, is it okay to receive Jesus in the Eucharist twice in one day, and what does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? Lauren - I started Marriage Prep and my priest told me to hold my fiancé's hand during the Our Father prayer. Is that okay? Lee Ann - Why do we do cross our head, lips, and heart before the gospel? 35% of U.S. parents with children under 18 say it's important to them that their kids have similar religious beliefs to their own as adults Steve - Mass and Church: Can a non-Catholic use holy water in a Catholic Church? What is the difference between 'falling asleep' and 'departed' in the liturgy? John - Can I receive Jesus in the Eucharist twice in one day? Haley - What does it mean to be made in the image and likeness of God? Paul - Could you comment on a Latin phrase, “de gustibus non disputandum est” that you say a lot?

Justin Aquilla has a conversation with Robb Gregory about the reshaping of the RCIA process in the Catholic Church and what marriage prep is intending to accomplish in this new and changing world.

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we're talking all about unrealistic expectations. How can we tell when our expectations are unrealistic, and what can we do to keep them from becoming an issue in our relationships?  This one trips up about every couple at some point, so even if you're married, this episode will be helpful to recognize, and deal with our expectations in a healthy and helpful way. Tune in for all the details on how not to let this major mistake wreck your relationship. We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage! Episode highlights include:  We share several of the common unrealistic expectations we've seen as well as several we've had in our own marriages How to tell if your expectations are realistic or not  We give a simple process to work through these together  Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our “5 Days 5 Ways” Love Languages resource for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox. *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!  Resources:  Give a donation - get a resource - save a marriage! Giving Tuesday is approaching, and as a non-profit, it's an important day for us at Awesome Marriage! This year we are giving “A Very Married Christmas: Couple's Advent Calendar” as a thank-you gift for your donation! Find out more! Dr. Kim's Preparing For An Awesome Marriage Online Course brings all the information he teaches in his premarital course directly to you!  Our free 3-part Premarital Video Series brings you key marriage prep teachings from Dr. Kim - PLUS other helpful, free marriage prep resources, such as vow options!  Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here.  Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!   Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email.  Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!  

What are some of the major mistakes we hope couples avoid during dating and engagement? Today we're talking about what it means to focus on the wrong things. What are they, and why are we saying they're wrong? In Dr. Kim's counseling experience, he's seen some things that are just not helpful for engaged couples, so today he's telling us some of the things he sees engaged couples focusing on that aren't helpful to their future marriage. Spoiler alert: No matter where you are today, there is hope!  Episode highlights include:  What are the “wrong things” he sees couples focus on  What's wrong with focusing on them   Some of the ways purity in dating impacts married sex  We pray this episode is helpful to you and your marriage.  Subscribe to Podcast Email to make sure you never miss an episode. When you sign up, you will get our “5 Days 5 Ways” Love Languages resource for free! Plus you will get noteworthy quotes, resources, and more delivered straight to your inbox.   *Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!    Resources:  Dr. Kim's Preparing For An Awesome Marriage Online Course brings all the information he's taught for years in premarital courses straight to you!  We also offer a free Premarital Series with emails that bring you teachings from Dr. Kim plus several great marriage prep resources!  Our House Prayer Cards are a beloved resource we are featuring again this month. These cards give ways to invite God into every room of your house. Learn more here!  The Weekly Check In Guide is a simple way to be intentional about checking in on your marriage each week. Grab the resource and get intentional today!  Loving our monthly resources? Marriage Changers get instant access to every months' new resource – and so much more! Learn more here.  Get bite-sized daily doses of marriage wisdom delivered straight to your inbox with Dr. Kim's Daily One Thing email. As a subscriber, you'll also be eligible for some awesome freebies!   Dr. Kim's weekly Marriage Multiplier email brings you 4 pieces of practical marriage wisdom in one quick, easy-to-read free weekly email.  Follow Awesome Marriage on Instagram, Facebook and find Dr. Kim on TikTok!

The state of NFP in Marriage Prep is....well terrible. Kathleen and I have some thoughts and I have a program that has been working incredibly well that I can't wait to share with you!If you are interested in NFP Basics the NFP Marriage prep module that we mention in this week's episode, email nfpbasics@ellenholloway.com or visit: ellenholloway.com/nfp-basicsMagic Mind is the sponsor of this week's episode. Check them out at magicmind.co/intimacy use code INTIMACY20 at check out to save 20% off of a one time purchase or 40% off total off of a subscription (only valid for the next 10 days)!I offer NFP/FA Mindset coaching and NFP Method Match coaching! Wondering what that is? Check out episode 62 or book a free 10 minute discovery call.If you are interested in booking a coaching session with me, click here for...

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 10-19-22 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins us to tackle some major issues related to the wellbeing of the family unit: more babies are now being born out-of-wedlock than in it... and the Vatican proposes to increase marriage prep time to a whole year **This is a replay episode

Questions Covered: 19:15 – What advice would you give to a couple if one person doesn't want intimacy and the other is depressed/despaired? How does one stay faithful in that regard? 24:22 – If someone was baptized Catholic, fell away from the church, and then got married in a protestant ceremony, is that marriage valid? 31:05 – My wife of 2 years and I went through marriage prep and married in the Catholic church, but she is 18 years older and her tubes are tied. I know I can't be fruitful in having children, but can I be so in a different way? 34:45 – My parents, in their will, indicated their money would go to their children, and if the child passed, it'd go to the spouse and grandchildren. It is now my husband and I's will to go to the spouse and children. Is it wrong to split up the money rather than giving it all to the spouse? 38:59 – My wife, before deciding to get married, decided to come to the Catholic faith. We were not married in the Catholic Church. She has now decided not to become Catholic. Is our marriage valid and/or lawful? 43:01 – I was born into a Catholic family but never really practiced. When I was 40, I married a woman in a courthouse who was married 3 times before. We were together for 6 months and split up. I just returned to the Church in March of last year. What is my standing in the Catholic Church? 46:36 – I was born and raised Catholic, was married to my ex-husband and we share 3 kids. He had an affair and I've been with my fiancé now for 12 years. He's Baptist and said I don't need an annulment and we can just get married in the Baptist church. I don't want to go against the Catholic church so what do I need to do? 52:25 – I am widowed for 2.5 years after 30+ year marriage. I've just started dipping my toes into the dating scene, however, I feel like I'm paralyzed. Can you please give me some advice? …

The dating world has gotten...messy? Awful? Confusing? Heart-breaking? And it doesn't have to be that way. We (Joseph and Crystal) have been teaching Catholic young adults (that weird category of over-18-and-under-40-but-what-we-really-mean-is-unmarried-Catholics) how to date for many years, and now we want to offer our formation to you! We've seen happier, holier marriages as a result, but most of all, we've seen men and women have more peace, clarity, and freedom in their discernment! Go to formation.ouroutpost.org and sign up (either $10 a month or $100 for the year) to receive training in how to date like a Catholic. We'll be guiding you through six-ish months of formation, with community Zoom calls, videos, articles, links to a private podcast playlist, and more. The Catholic Church teaches that there's this whole field of formation for the sacrament of matrimony, this proximate preparation for the sacrament, and we'd like to offer as much of that formation as we are able!If you'd like to get emails about it, and hear more, and get a 2-page unpacking of the virtue of chastity that Joseph wrote for you, go here: chastity.ouroutpost.org and sign up for the email list! (there's a chance this link won't be ready when this is published-- I'll take away this parenthetical when it is for sure working!)  

MARRIAGE PREP SERIES A continuation of our previous episode, Steve shares some insight from another country's society. Stay tuned to the end for a 60-second prayer example.

MARRIAGE PREP SERIES What does climate change have to do with marriage prep? With being pro-life?

Hour 3 of The Drew Mariani Show on 8-23-22 Dr. Jennifer Roback Morse joins us to tackle some major issues related to the wellbeing of the family unit: more babies are now being born out-of-wedlock than in it... and the Vatican proposes to increase marriage prep time to a whole year

The World Meeting of Families is happening in Rome this week, and there has been much family-related news out of the Vatican recently. The Vatican has issued new guidance on marriage preparation, saying couples should go through a yearlong program before getting married in the church, and the Vatican's office of Laity, Family and Life has seen a few big reforms. To learn more about these stories, America Vatican correspondent Gerard O'Connell recently interviewed Cardinal Kevin Farrell, prefect for the Vatican's Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. This week on “Inside the Vatican,” Gerry and host Colleen Dulle recap the Vatican's recent family-related news through the lens of Gerry's interview with Cardinal Farrell. Two reforms Cardinal Farrell has made: First, he has increased the share of lay people working in his office. Today, only four of the office's almost 40 employees are priests, and Cardinal Farrell told Gerry he believes he could be the last cleric to head the office. Second, he established term limits for members of lay movements like Sant'Egidio and the Focolare. (If you don't know what those are, don't worry; we explain it all on this week's show.) Together the Vatican's updates to formation for married couples, families and members of lay movements are aimed at realizing Pope Francis' vision of a dynamic church in which older people teach and share leadership with younger people, and in which no one's pastoral needs are overlooked. Lastly, we'd love your feedback on the show! Please take this brief 2022 ITV Listener Survey and let us know what you'd like to hear in future episodes! Links from the show: Cardinal Farrell: ‘I believe I could be the last cleric in charge of this dicastery' Citing ‘superficial' marriage prep, Pope Francis calls for yearlong program for engaged couples Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have toxic people in your life? How about in your inner circle? Are there folks in your life who are constantly bringing negativity and noise into your world? And what are the things you should be reviewing and thinking about when preparing for marriage? These are the questions I answer in today's episode of the podcast! The topics today were suggested by YOU and all have to do with OTHERS. Last week I focused on SELF, and today we're focusing on OTHERS (next week is LIFE). I get fiery in this one, so buckle up for some real talk! If you want to share an idea with me, reach out through my email: matthew@matthewbivens.com * LEAVE ME A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/having-it-all-conversations-about-living-an-abundant/id1093257684 * CHECK OUT THE ENTIRE HIA PODCAST CATALOGUE: https://podcast.matthewbivens.com/ * LEARN ABOUT MY COACHING PROGRAMS: https://www.matthewbivens.com/coaching/ * SEND ME A QUESTION: matthew@matthewbivens.com

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