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“How can I heal a strained relationship?” This episode addresses practical steps for mending relationships, including four tips for healing and insights on reconciling childhood trauma. Additionally, the discussion touches on honoring parents as a Catholic and navigating complex family dynamics after forgiveness. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:18 – What are four tips for healing a strained relationship? 12:03 – How do you reconcile childhood trauma? 15:42 – Listen, Lead, Love, Let go. 18:01 – Resentment 20:42 – How can I honor my parents now that I am a Catholic? 33:59 – I have forgiven my family for various things, but my wife hasn't. I have let it go, but it is causing strain. 43:18 – I have had a hurt relationship; I was married outside the church in an abusive relationship. I am now married in the church, but I still feel like I need healing. (Guidance) 46:19 – My father passed away, my mom is giving the family house to my brother when it was promised to me. How can I respond to this best? 52:31 – To what degree to talk about something controversial or let it go if we know that it will cause someone to be upset?

“How can couples avoid bitterness?” Respect and patience are essential in nurturing relationships. In this episode, Rose Sweet shares her personal journey and offers insights on seeking understanding, addressing disrespect, and maintaining perspective. She also discusses coping strategies through art and the challenges of navigating annulment processes within marriage. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 29:01 – Through my marital difficulties I coped with it through doing art. 33:03 – After going through all of that, how did you pick up the pieces and move on after your husband passed? 35:21 – I'm civilly married to my wife. We're both Catholic. She and her first husband have tried to go through the annulment process but one of the witnesses died. Another time another witness would not cooperate. We'd like to try again but a little reluctant given the previous difficulties. Do you have any advice? We do not receive Communion because my wife's first marriage is not annulled. 43:24 – I can relate to your story and had a similar experience. I had to learn to detach with love when he went from alcohol to crack. 48:02 – I'm having a problem with patience with my spouse. I'm married to a schismatic. I don't think I'd call myself bitter, but I'm getting tired of it. I'm a former schismatic myself. 50:49 – To get through our difficulties I increased my adoration time.

One of the most corrosive elements in the human character is unforgiveness. Bitterness and fighting in relationships is really a drain. Physically and emotionally, we're simply not wired to survive long-term problems in this area. According to Dr. Michael Berry, 61% of cancer patients have forgiveness issues. And Dr. Karen Schwartz of the Johns Hopkins Hospital confirms that the hurt and disappointment associated with forgiveness issues can spike incidents of heart disease, depression, and diabetes. On the other hand, forgiveness calms stress levels, leading to improved health. The Bible tells us that we can make the decision to forgive when someone wrongs us. In Colossians 3:13, we read, “Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the Lord forgave you so you must forgive others.” Did you notice that? We should basically cut each other some slack. We all fail, but making a choice to let it go, especially with an individual, will benefit everyone. Your own stress will melt away. It's like a gift you can give yourself. In a Focus on the Family article by Rose Sweet, we find this key piece of wisdom that can unlock our inability to forgive: “Forgiveness is returning to God the right to take care of justice. By refusing to transfer the right to exact punishment or revenge, we are telling God we don't trust him to take care of those matters.” So, you see, it's not really so much about the person who wronged you, it's more about your refusal to let God handle it. By doing that, by letting God handle it, taking that critical step, we can step into the freedom that God had waiting for us the whole time. Your physical health will improve, but that pales in comparison to the improvement in your spiritual health. Let's pray. God, an unforgiving spirit is so hard to carry. Help us see daily that we can choose to forgive just like you chose to forgive us. In Jesus' name, amen. Change your shirt, and you can change the world! Save 15% Off your entire purchase of faith-based apparel + gifts at Kerusso.com with code KDD15.

“How to survive family discussions this Thanksgiving” is a common concern, especially when differing opinions arise. This episode also addresses the importance of being properly detached during conversations and offers strategies for managing unwanted guests while maintaining relationships. Tune in for practical advice on navigating these challenging family dynamics. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 0:00 – 7 Tips for surviving family discussion this Thanksgiving 35:20 – Being properly detached 46:10 – Managing unwanted guests without harming relationship with them

Author and Catholic life and relationship coach, Rose Sweet, is back with Jim and Joy to discuss her book, “My Type of Holiness,” and the different temperaments God gives us.

Jim and Joy welcome author and Catholic life and relationship coach, Rose Sweet, to the show to speak about her book, “My Type of Holiness” and how we can strive for sainthood.

Matt Swaim visits to highlight tonight's Journey Home program on EWTN. Greg Willits, founder of the Rosary Army Corp, stops by to discuss his story and book "God Doesn't Hate Me After All: Discovering the Love of Eternal Wisdom". Plus, Rose Sweet is our guest to talk over the variations of holiness.

“Are Annulments Too Legalistic?” This episode delves into the complexities of marriage and divorce within the Catholic Church, addressing concerns about the perceived bureaucratic nature of annulments. Tune in as we explore questions about the validity of annulments granted under specific circumstances, the implications for non-Catholics, and the Church’s teachings on relationships during the annulment process. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 03:25 – Aren't annulments legalistic, bureaucratic, and all about control? 07:08 – Why was an annulment granted if it doesn’t seem like it should be granted? 13:36 – My boyfriend is Protestant, married in the protestant church and is divorced. Why does he have to get an annulment if he’s not Catholic? He’s not interested in joining the Catholic church at this point. He’s doing this for me because I want to be married in the Catholic Church. 16:24 – Why don’t they call in the priest who gave the couple the pre marriage instruction to a couple seeking an annulment? 18:46 – I got an annulment 20 years ago. Is there a way for me to see what my ex husband submitted on his side of the annulment report? 22:33 – What does the Church teach on pursuing romantic relationships while waiting for an annulment? Is there anything that is offered to help prevent future annulments? 31:05 – You keep talking about the Marriage bond. Does that also include the covenant? 34:14 – If my nephew decided to return to the Church one day, could he have an annulment and remarry one day? 41:48 – Once the annulment is granted the marriage is not valid. Does that mean the kids and their sacraments are also invalid? 44:49 – Can an annulment decision be appealed? 47:55 – Is there any hope to get an annulment if the witnesses are no longer able to be located? 50:51 – My marriage was annulled 50 years ago and all I got was a letter in the mail and I never participated with it. It felt like a slap in the face to be told that my 9.5 year marriage never existed. I left the Catholic Church after that. Should there be a limit to when you can seek an annulment?

Can your temperament shape your spiritual life? In this episode we explore how natural disposition, trauma, and personality types affect prayer, change over time, and whether they're at odds with providence. Also—can you be a composite temperament? Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 16:56 – Would my temperament have effect on my trouble with keeping focus on prayer life 30:34 – Can we have a composite of our temperaments? 42:33 – Can your temperament change during the course of your life? 49:40 – How do we square the idea of a temperament being “happy-go-lucky” with providence, when as Catholics we do not believe in luck? 52:37 – Is it possible to have early childhood trauma that shapes and forms your temperament?

What does the Church say about receiving the Eucharist if your annulment hasn't been finalized? We explore this important question and also discuss healing after divorce, reuniting with a former spouse, and how to approach annulments with non-Catholic partners. Join The CA Live Club Newsletter: Click Here Questions Covered: 18:42 – I'm in a civil marriage that needs an annulment on behalf of my wife. How do you get a non-Catholic to support the annulment process? 22:42 – I went through an annulment. I found it easiest to focus on writing out a draft and presenting it 32:10 – My annulment was the best thing that has happened to me. It allowed me to fully recognize my now Catholic Marriage. 37:34 – What do you think about the idea that more attention needs to be placed on the person who is not seeking out the annulment? 40:42 – I'm a good practicing Catholic and I don't want a divorce, but I can’t handle the abuse, he's a narcissist. What should I do? 44:21 – I'm 59 and my ex-husband remarried civilly. Should I seek out an annulment to help him out? 50:28 – Is it ok for me to receive communion even though I left the annulment process incomplete? 53:29 – I married my husband, we got a divorce and then got back together. Do I need an annulment?

Hour 3 for 2/11/25 Rose Sweet joined Drew to discuss annulments and the Catholic Church (1:11). Topics: caller: I wasn't properly catechized (7:58), getting married for the wrong reasons (26:59), caller: my wife doesn't want an annulment (29:55), caller: annulment process (36:13), caller: issues with annulments (36:13), caller: my husband died (42:13). Links: https://rosesweet.com/

Questions Covered: 16:14 – My friend divorced over 40 years ago and never remarried. How would one find out if the spouse is still alive? Does the Church have a process of finding them? 18:44 – The Church Tribunal says I have to have witnesses of my husband’s unfaithfulness to get an annulment granted. Since there are no witnesses, am I stuck with this? 20:53 – My daughter married a divorced man in the Greek Orthodox Church. Does he have to go through the Orthodox Church for the annulment? 22:26 – Do marriages that don't take place in a church need an annulment? Does the Church make it clear how serious marriage is during marriage prep? 30:55 – I watched your Coming Home Interview. I just wanted to thank you and show appreciation for all you do. 35:23 – My grandparents married outside of the Church but are now divorced. I worry about their salvation. How do I approach them about this? 38:46 – How confidential is the annulment process? 43:07 – I want to marry in the Church who is currently married and estranged from her husband so can't file for annulment. What can the Church do to help? 47:37 – I’m a convert. What’s the basis for all the grounds for annulment? Is it from the bible or from Tradition? 51:16 – Do I have any interjection or right in a current annulment underway where the respondent will not respond due to being afraid or hurt? This man I question was also my husband? …

Questions Covered: 16:27 – How can I help a friend get out of a bad situation where a child is involved? 19:13 – I'm contemplating divorce and need advice. 22:50 – What bothers me about the church is that when someone is in a relationship with a narcissist, the Church doesn’t take into consideration the pain caused by that person. What are your thoughts on this? 28:45 – My son is going through a separation due to his wife coming out as bisexual. Please pray for us. No one ever talks about the devastation that’s left behind. 34:05 – Ive been married for 30 years and my wife no longer wants to be close to me and wants to separate. What’s your advice? 41:51 – Is it better to stay in a marriage than to divorce? How do you deal with all the conflict and misery? 46:03 – I want to share what helped my husband and I save our marriage. 49:35 – I'm new to Catholicism and have been divorced 3 times. Will this preclude me from becoming Catholic or being married ever again? …

Speaker and author of numerous books on divorce, annulment, and remarriage, Rose Sweet joins the show to discuss an issue that many Catholics find themselves facing...Divorce. A topic that is shrouded in shame and confusion, Rose openly shares her experience of multiple divorces and annulments. She explains what helped her to heal and how the Church gives us the opportunity to find healing through the annulment process. In this episode: 1. What about the kids? 2. Process of an annulment 3. Finding hope after divorce ______________________ Discover Bear Woznick Deep Adventure Ministries: http://bit.ly/BearWoznick NEWEST BOOK "12 Rules for Manliness | Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" on Amazon or Bear's Online Store https://my-site-100622-104377.square.... DONATE TO THE CAUSE: https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_... Bear's School of Manliness: https://bit.ly/BearsSchoolofManliness iTunes: http://bit.ly/BWA-iTunes YouTube: http://bit.ly/BWA-YouTube BlogTalkRadio: http://bit.ly/BWA-BlogTalkRadio Stitcher: http://bit.ly/BWA-Stitcher

Questions Covered: 22:27 – A relative of mine just had his spouse leave him out of nowhere. How should we guide him towards hopeful reconciliation?  30:31 – If a couple is living in a sinful divorce, goes to confession, but then goes right back to that same lifestyle, do they have to confess again before receiving communion and keep doing that over and over?  33:58 – If your spouse had a previous marriage that was never annulled, and then they go through the annulment process, do you now need to get your marriage convalidated?  35:44 – My brother married outside the Church and got a divorce. Now he's dating a Catholic, cohabitating with her, and receiving the Eucharist. Should I say anything?  42:01 – I was civilly married, then we had our marriage convalidated in the Church. My husband was a non-Christian. Now during our divorce he's saying he never intended to become Catholic or raise our children Catholic. Is this grounds for annulment?  45:43 – If someone's spouse dies, does she still need to get an annulment before marrying someone else?  49:12 – I've had two priests say it's okay for me to date before I've had an annulment. Are they correct?  …

Questions Covered: 23:17 – I'm a recovering sexaholic and have worked with people getting over those addictions and premarital sex. 29:05 – I always hear people’s reasoning for shacking up is to figure out if you’re sexually compatible. 34:15 – My niece shacked up with her boyfriend and had 2 kids. 10 years later they're battling for custody in court. It seems to be worse for women. 45:11 – How much of this is a result of fathers encouraging their daughters to go out and experience the world? …

Questions Covered: 15:07 – If you’re divorced and remarried but your first marriage wasn’t in the Church, can you receive communion? 18:46 – While you wait for an annulment, what does it mean to live like brother and sister 23:19 – I was married to a non-Catholic and having trouble finding proof of this prior marriage. Only divorced. What can I do to prove it was not a marriage in the Church? 30:07 – What does it take to get an annulment? 34:13 – I just wanted to say that the advice to give, to go to a priest should also include the deacons. I feel like the deacons were made for this. 35:07 – Why don’t they treat casual sex with the same degree as being in a non-Catholic valid marriage? 43:34 – What’s the Church’s guidance for those who don’t have a valid marriage and are separated but don’t seek divorce? 45:28 – What is the reason for annulments being valid if the couple are married outside of the Church building? …

One of the most corrosive elements in the human character is unforgiveness. Bitterness and fighting in relationships is really a drain. Physically and emotionally, we're simply not wired to survive long-term problems in this area.    According to Dr. Michael Berry, 61% of cancer patients have forgiveness issues. And Dr. Karen Schwartz of the Johns Hopkins Hospital confirms that the hurt and disappointment associated with forgiveness issues can spike incidents of heart disease, depression, and diabetes. On the other hand, forgiveness calms stress levels, leading to improved health.    The Bible tells us that we can make the decision to forgive when someone wrongs us.    In Colossians 3:13 we read, “Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the Lord forgave you so you must forgive others.” Did you notice that? We should basically cut each other some slack.    We all fail, but making a choice to let it go, especially with an individual, will benefit everyone. Your own stress will melt away. It's like a gift you can give yourself.    In a Focus on the Family article by Rose Sweet, we find this key piece of wisdom that can unlock our inability to forgive: “Forgiveness is returning to God the right to take care of justice. By refusing to transfer the right to exact punishment or revenge, we are telling God we don't trust him to take care of those matters.”    So you see, it's not really so much about the person who wronged you, it's more about your refusal to let God handle it. By doing that, by letting God handle it, taking that critical step, we can step into the freedom that God had waiting for us the whole time. Your physical health will improve, but that pales in comparison to the improvement in your spiritual health.    Let's pray.    God, an unforgiving spirit is so hard to carry. Help us see daily that we can choose to forgive just like you chose to forgive us. In Jesus' name, amen.

Questions Covered: 18:26 – If you get married civilly then divorced, are you married in the eyes of the Church? 20:45 – I have a family member who married in the Church and her husband was abusive. She divorced him and now she feels pushed out of the Church. What are her options? 24:14 – Is addiction a valid reason for divorce and annulment? 31:12 – Is divorce illegal in the Church? Is it punishable by sin? 35:12 – My husband divorced me when I became Catholic. I know I can't remarry but I know some others have. This feels like the Church is inconsistent. 42:21 – Under the circumstances where divorce is allowed, would one still need to confess their divorce? 45:33 – How do I explain to my stepdaughter that an annulment would not affect the legitimacy of her children? 48:55 – I'm on my second marriage. My priest just told me that it’s not valid. What are your thoughts? 52:09 – My sibling received an annulment. She hasn't gone to confession. Do you think it’s important for her to go? …

Questions Covered: 15:42 – Why doesn’t the Church try to mend a marriage instead of immediately going forward with the annulment process? 18:34 – I'm in an irregular relationship and am working on it. Do I have to confess it every time? 22:53 – You’re focusing on the irregular part but can you discuss the union part? Is it really a union? 31:35 – How does one explain the current issues on irregular union blessing to a protestant? 40:40 – If a lesbian marries a man, is that grounds for annulment? 43:00 – Why are priests not bringing more clarity on this topic? 47:15 – Can you give us the 6 A's again. I couldn’t write them down? 49:22 – My husband’s annulment has been suspended and has not received any guidance from my parish. What should I do? …

Questions Covered: 20:27 – Where do annulments come into play when children are involved? 23:39 – My diocese requires a civil divorce before obtaining an annulment. What are your thoughts on this? 30:01 – Isn’t it true that if a person wasn’t married in a Church to a non-Catholic without a dispensation, it would make the marriage invalid? 34:02 – You’re right in saying that therapists will tell a couple to abstain to get in touch with the emotional component. 40:09 – How do I get my intimacy back with my husband now that we entered the brother and sister phase? 43:39 – I want to share my reason why I remained celibate. 46:29 – Wouldn't it be more prudent to file for an annulment before a divorce in case the annulment is rejected? 50:59 – Some dioceses may reject an annulment while another will. Keep on trying! …

Welcome to Episode 143 of the Being Human Podcast: Is it Wrong to Separate From My Spouse? Q&A w/ Dr. Greg (A Relationship Series Wrap Up) This week, Dr. Greg wraps up our recent Relationship Series by diving deeper into the complex topics of divorce, separation, and annulment to answer listener questions like “What if separation from my spouse seems to be my only recourse?”  Discussed in the episode:  The difference between separation, divorce, and annulment; Sacramental marriage as a path to holiness and sanctification; Why staying faithful to one's marriage vows does not always mean remaining in physical proximity to one's spouse; What does it mean when the Church grants an annulment? Instances where separation from a spouse is the only way to serve the good of a marriage and the individuals involved; How each person is only responsible for their own salvation and not held eternally accountable for the decisions of one's spouse; The need for discernment and support when making the decision to separate from a spouse;  The impact of divorce and separation on children;  How do I know if my spouse is sexually abusing me?  Why infidelity does not automatically equal grounds for an annulment;  Resources available for those dealing with the aftermath of divorce.   Resources mentioned or relevant: Past Being Human episodes:  Ep. #142: How To Start Healing An Unhealthy Relationship  Ep. #141: Seven Signs of Emotional Abuse;  Ep. #116: Catholic & Divorced: From Pain to Purpose, w/ Rose Sweet;  Ep. #115: Hope for Adult Children of Divorce, w/ Dr. Daniel Meola;  Life Giving Wounds Ministry;  Surviving Divorce: Hope & Healing for the Catholic Family;  For Your Marriage (USCCB Resource);  Need help? Schedule a free consultation call with someone on our team to discuss how we can support you; More about the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat; Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created, plus the opportunity to participate in Integrated LIVE's - weekly, Mentor hosted Q&As covering topics like boundaries, communication, trauma, forgiveness, and more! Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, courses, prayer resources, and more; Learn about IDDM (Mentorship), our new model of accompaniment; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on the exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available; Join the waitlist to be notified about our next Open House to learn more about the new CPMAP certification!   Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you!   Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose “write a review.” Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!  

Questions Covered: 16:24 – Jesus says in the bible if the husband divorces her and remarries that she is committing adultery. How does that make sense? 21:42 -What kind of example does a pastor who was divorced set for his congregation? 24:10 – I'm a revert after being away for most of my life. I was only baptized. During that time I was married and divorced. Do I have to get that marriage annulled? 32:26 – It sounds like people feel entitled to sex and love and don't like that the Church has something to say about it. 36:19 – Is seeing the other party a necessity when going through an annulment? 37:17 – I'm going through an annulment now. What are the roots of annulments? Where did it come from? 44:18 – Are there any marriages that would not be granted an annulment? 47:22 – My partner left the Church, and doesn’t want to return to Catholicism. Can we get married in the Church? 51:01 – Is my marriage valid since the priest that married us left the Church afterwards? …

Questions Covered:  16:15 – I have two struggling children from a previous marriage. How can I support them while also protecting my younger children?    19:34 – What can a wife and kids do about a man who struggles to bond with the family?   22:12 – What can I do if my children will not talk to me after a divorce?  29:58 – Are there any books or tips for father with kids who are being influences by the LGBTQ teachings in schools?   38:20 – Can a mother compensate for the lack of a relationship with a father?   45:23 – Is there a movement to give funding for parents who desire to homeschool?    50:43 – How do I deal with my 5-year-old son, who is difficult? …

One of the most corrosive elements in the human character is unforgiveness. Bitterness and fighting in relationships is really a drain. Physically and emotionally, we're simply not wired to survive long-term problems in this area.    According to Dr. Michael Berry, 61% of cancer patients have forgiveness issues. And Dr. Karen Schwartz of the Johns Hopkins Hospital confirms that the hurt and disappointment associated with forgiveness issues can spike incidents of heart disease, depression, and diabetes. On the other hand, forgiveness calmed stress levels, leading to improved health.    The Bible tells us that we can make the decision to forgive when someone wrongs us. And Colossians 3:13 we read, “Make allowance for each other's faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember the Lord forgave you so you must forgive others.” Did you notice that? We should basically cut each other some slack.    We all fail, but making a choice to let it go, especially with an individual, will benefit everyone. Your own stress will melt away. It's like a gift you can give yourself.    In a Focus on the Family article by Rose Sweet, we find this key piece of wisdom that can unlock our inability to forgive: “Forgiveness is returning to God the right to take care of justice. By refusing to transfer the right to exact punishment or revenge, we are telling God we don't trust him to take care of those matters.”    So you see, it's not really so much about the person who wronged you, it's more about your refusal to let God handle it. By doing that, by letting God handle it, taking that critical step, we can step into the freedom that God had waiting for us the whole time. Your physical health will improve, but that pales in comparison to the improvement in your spiritual health.    Let's pray.    God, an unforgiving spirit is so hard to carry. Help us see daily that we can choose to forgive just like you chose to forgive us. In Jesus' name, amen.

Welcome to Episode 116 of the Being Human Podcast: Catholic & Divorced: From Pain to Purpose, w/ Rose Sweet This week on Being Human, Dr. Greg welcomes Catholic coach, author, and speaker Rose Sweet to the show for a conversation about hope, healing, and how to get help after going through a divorce as a Catholic. Rose shares how God brought good from the suffering she experienced through multiple failed marriages, and reveals how her experience resulted in a desire to minister to others in similar situations.   Discussed in this episode: Meet Catholic coach, author, and speaker Rose Sweet; Rose's journey in finding healing after going through multiple divorces; The impact that wounds from our childhood can have on our adult relationships;   How good things in life can become idols if our desire for them is disordered; The astounding way that Christ can use even sin and suffering for our own good; Why we need to go beyond “checking boxes” in our faith;  The misunderstanding about divorce and annulments within the Church; Pain as a means God can use to bring us back to Himself; How those seeking to heal can oftentimes feel abandoned by others; Why compassion rather than judgment and condemnation is appropriate for those who have gotten a divorce; Rose's use of the principles of listening, leading, loving, and letting with her clients.   Resources mentioned or relevant: Find out more about Rose at rosesweet.com;  Surviving Divorce: Hope & Healing for the Catholic Family - an online course;  More on Theology of the Body Institute courses; Looking for help? Schedule a free 15-minute consultation call with our staff! Learn about IDDM (Mentorship), our new model of daily accompaniment;  Become a member of the Integrated Life Community to get access to every course Dr. Greg has created; Download The Integrated App for access to free audio exercises, the Catholic Mindfulness Virtual Retreat, courses, prayer resources, and more; Sign up for Being Human, our weekly newsletter, to stay up to date on exciting developments at CatholicPsych; Visit our website to read the CatholicPsych blog, shop in the CatholicPsych bookshop, or discover other resources we have available;  Find out more about our new CPMAP Certification.  Contact us! Have a topic or a question you would like Dr. Greg to address on the podcast? Want to give some feedback about this episode? Email us at beinghuman@catholicpsych.com - we would love to hear from you!   Rate, review, and subscribe Please help us in our mission to integrate the Faith with Psychology by hitting subscribe and also sharing this podcast with your friends. Please consider rating or leaving a review of our show. It helps us reach other Catholics just like you who want to become more integrated, whole, and happy human beings. For Apple podcasts, click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate 5 stars, and choose “write a review.” Then type your sincere thoughts about the show! If you haven't already, make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any episodes. Subscribe to the podcast now!  

Questions Covered: 23:15 – I’m 59 and have never been married. I just met a man and now I have a desire to get married. Can I get some advice? 30:08 – Thank you for sharing the Catholic view of marriage! Not enough people hear it. 33:15 – I feel like my wife has given the love that belongs to me to our children. What can I do to help correct this? 38:55 – If one has been married multiple times, can God forgive that? 46:15 – Thanks for a great show topic! I requested therapy with my, now deceased wife to show her that I would never stop working for our marriage. 49:26 – How do I best prepare for the work in marriage? …

Questions Covered: 28:46 – My parents divorced when I was 11 and my dad ended up marrying his high school sweetheart. Even today, decades later, I'm still feeling the effects of it. Can you just comment on that? 31:54 – I'm divorced, and my depression kicks up around this time of year. How do I get over it? 34:59 – I'm annulled after a marriage that lasted 6 months. How do I discern marriage with this hanging over my head? 40:55 – Can you clarify your point of inviting someone to a gathering but rejecting the significant other? It doesn't seem very Christ-like. 44:47 – Your advice is great for other situations, not just for the divorced! I just wanted to thank you for your advice! 50:13 – If someone is not married in the Church can they still receive communion? …

Any practical advice for how to spread the message of TOB through the mass media? Is there any eternal merit or divine purpose in seeking an anulment for its own sake, without the earthly hope of remarriage? Can annulments help heal the wounds of a painful marriage and divorce? Is it wrong to be attracted to "sexiness"? 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. Get a copy of God Is Beauty, A Retreat on the Gospel and Art (https://www.godisbeautybook.com) by Karolt Wojtyla/John Paul II. Available now for the first time in English. Want to support the Theology of the Body Institute and have a better chance of us answering your question? Join our Patron Community (https://tobpatron.com)! Submit your question at AskChristopherWest.com (http://www.askchristopherwest.com). Resources mentioned this week: View our COURSE SCHEDULE (https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/) to register for a course, ONLINE or IN-PERSON! Rose Sweet's ministry: https://rosesweet.com Join Christopher and Wendy on the TOB Institute's “St. Therese & the Little Way” Seine River Cruise in France from Oct. 26-Nov. 2, 2023 (optional pre-cruise extension trip to Lourdes Oct. 22-26). Get complete details and place your deposit here (https://selectinternationaltours.com/product/st-therese-and-the-little-way-seine-river-cruise-october-26-november-2-2023-23ja10frtob/). If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recomended on this podcast, contact: michele@tobinstitute.org Find Christopher West on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/cwestofficial) and Instagram (http://www.instagram.com/cwestofficial). Discover the Theology of the Body Institute (http://www.tobinstitute.org). If you enjoy the podcast, help us out by writing a review (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ask-christopher-west/id1448699486). 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 (https://tobinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/TOBI-Recommended-Psychologists-Updated-6-8-20.pdf). Featuring music by Mike Mangione (https://www.mikemangione.com/).

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? …

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Questions Covered: 19:15 – During my current experiences with divorce, I am hesitant to tell my children not to cohabitate. 29:19 – Does cohabitation affect marriage in a bad way, or are the people who are inclined toward cohabitation already predisposed to divorce? 41:55 – How do I help my friend who is a lapsed Catholic and is cohabitating without an annulment from his marriage? 45:06 – How can I help my brother who is now getting married after cohabitation for a while? 48:48 – What do I make of people who get married civilly? 51:58 – I am bothered by thoughts I have of a friend who is cohabiting. How can I find peace? …

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Questions Covered: 31:13 – I'm divorced and have a child with my ex. She remarried but I still battle with wanting her. Am I committing the sin of lusting over another man’s wife? 36:10 – My daughter in law is abusive to my son. Is there anything I can do as an outsider? 42:32 – My ex-husband decided that our marriage was over because the Holy Spirit wasn't with us. He also had a porn addiction. Does a porn addiction play a role in the annulment process? 45:25 – Forgiveness of a habitual sin is necessary only when they are willing to be forgiven. 48:18 – What happens when you have a husband who proposed because a medium said he would marry a woman that looks like me? 51:27 – Does the unwillingness to have children after we've already had kids fall within your broad definition of infidelity? …

Questions Covered: 34:05 – I met my wife when I was 50. None of us can have kids but both of us willed to be together. She now has dementia, but I visit her every day at the home she lives at now.  37:40 – I'm someone who’s trying to take the Faith seriously, but my partner is not. We are in the process of getting our civil marriage blessed by the Church. How can I present the faith to her in a sympathetic way?  45:00 – Can you speak on the Church's official teaching on people who want to get married but can't have kids because of age?  48:28 – How do we reconcile the Catholic view of marriage with other cultural views that exist?  …

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