Marriage or religious life?, Heartbreak and the fear of never being chosen, Raising kids without shame about their bodies | ACW348
Ask Christopher West
Theology of the Body Institute
4.9 • 549 Ratings
🗓️ 1 September 2025
⏱️ 50 minutes
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Summary
Questions answered this episode:
- For most of my young adulthood, I pictured myself married, but recently I’ve felt a pull toward religious life. It’s brought many tears, and I struggle with the thought of giving up the intimacy of marriage. Can you explain how Theology of the Body applies to religious sisters and how God fulfills our longing for intimacy in religious life?
- I dated a girl for almost a year, saved a ring, and thought she was the one. Then suddenly she ended it, and the pain feels unbearable. I wonder if I’ll ever be chosen by a woman, even while hoping she might return. Please, any prayers or wisdom are welcome.
- How can we raise children with Theology of the Body in mind? Specifically, when he touches his genitals during diaper changes or baths, how should we handle it without repressing him or shaming his body?
Resources:
Fresh Start: A Dating & Discerning Marriage Conference
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| 0:00.0 | From the Theology of the Body Institute, this is the Ask Christopher West podcast. |
| 0:14.3 | Hi, podcast listeners. |
| 0:19.8 | Well, hey, everybody. Welcome to another episode. |
| 0:22.6 | So happy to be here with you. |
| 0:24.3 | Thanks for tuning in. |
| 0:25.5 | I met somebody, Wendy, in Brazil. |
| 0:29.0 | Yeah. |
| 0:29.9 | I was there last week, as you know, who told me he gets a kickup of when I wonder where people are. |
| 0:38.5 | Oh, right. |
| 0:39.3 | Listening to our podcast. |
| 0:41.3 | He's at the gym. |
| 0:43.7 | So shout out to my Brazilian brother who's at the gym listening to us. |
| 0:49.1 | And everyone who's at the gym listening to us. |
| 0:51.5 | In fact, I'm remembering seeing his face now. |
| 0:54.7 | I was just remembering half the story. |
| 0:56.6 | He's a priest. |
| 0:57.7 | Oh, okay. |
| 0:58.6 | And I see his face. |
| 1:00.7 | And he's been very, very blessed by our podcast. |
| 1:04.1 | So shout out to you, Father. |
| 1:06.3 | Thanks for coming to say hi. |
| 1:09.0 | And I hope your workout's going well. |
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