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Can Couples Have "Romantic Talk" Before Marriage?
Discerning Marriage
02/21/25 • 4 min
Are romantic conversations before marriage okay? What about discussing desires for each other? In this video, Elizabeth Busby answers a viewer's question about boundaries in pre-marital relationships. She explains the difference between healthy expressions of love and conversations that may lead to inappropriate arousal.
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.
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Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here.
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Episode 1: Meet Your Host!
Discerning Marriage
08/09/20 • 12 min
Meet your host for Discerning Marriage podcast, Elizabeth Busby!
Episode 14: Thriving While Single with Christina Jaloway
Discerning Marriage
11/04/20 • 48 min
The ache of being single can often leave a person tempted to think that being single is a time of being in a “holding pattern” while you wait for marriage. NO! This is such a lie! I am passionate about helping single people to see the beauty of this season of their lives, and to that end, I’ve invited Christina Jaloway, also known as The Evangelista, to dialogue with me about how to thrive while you’re single!
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.
This podcast is hosted by the Theology of the Body Instiute. Learn more about the Institute here.
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Mindfulness and Therapy Episode with Dr Greg Bottaro
Christina Dehan Jaloway is a thirty-something Catholic Texan with a passion for the True, Good, and Beautiful. She got married in 2016 at the age of 33 to the love of her life, and they have two little boys. She taught high school for 9 years and wrote a blog called The Evangelista. In addition to loving bright colors, being outside in the sunshine, wearing skirts and dresses, kombucha, 85% dark chocolate from Trader Joe's, hiking, and Italy, she’s also a HUGE nerd. She loves, loves, loves to read and learn new things. She also loves to talk about the books she’s read and things she’s learned. And she considers herself Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI's biggest fan!
https://www.theevangelista.com/
Instagram: @christinajalowa
A huge thank you to Catholic record label NOVUM Records and artist John Finch for our theme song "Send Down Your Spirit"!
Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here.
Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.
Episode 7: Mindfulness and Therapy with Dr. Greg Bottaro
Discerning Marriage
09/16/20 • 33 min
When you’re discerning marriage, two of the best things you can spend your time doing are healing from your past brokenness and learning to be fully focused on the present moment in order to encounter God and His grace in reality. In this episode, Dr. Greg Bottaro walks us through how to do both! He defines both mindfulness and therapy and gives some wonderful tips on how both can be utilized when discerning the vocation of 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.
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Resources to help you on your journey:
Humility Episode with Jeanette Clark
Abandonment to Divine Providence by Jean-Pierre De Coussade
To find a therapist through Dr. Greg’s practice
To find a good, faithful Catholic Therapist somewhere else in the USA
Story of a Soul by St. Therese
Dr. Greg Bottaro is a Catholic Psychologist who directs the CatholicPsych Institute and developed Catholic Mindfulness. Before getting his doctorate, he spent four years living as a Franciscan Friar. Under the mentorship of Fr. Benedict Groeschel, this experience helped him form a spirituality based on Abandonment to Divine Providence which he now applies to psychological principles in his practice.
A huge thank you to Catholic record label NOVUM Records and artist John Finch for our theme song "Send Down Your Spirit"!
Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here.
Learn more about Theology of the Body Institute here.
Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.
Episode 3: Christopher West on Beauty & Longing
Discerning Marriage
08/19/20 • 48 min
So many of us have a longing and ache for a spouse—feeling called to marriage and yearning for relationship and love but not being in that place of total communion yet. That ache and longing is, at its foundation, a desire for Beauty. Our deep ache for Truth and Beauty points us back towards the heavens. In Episode 3, host Elizabeth Busby continues her conversation with TOB Institute's Christopher West with a focus this time on what Beauty is, why it’s important, and how to handle the profound ache in the depths of our hearts.
Show Notes
"In my heart I treasure your promise, that I may not sin against you." - Psalm 119:11
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Christopher West, ThD is a devoted husband and father of five. As President of the Theology of the Body Institute, he leads an international apostolate spreading St. John Paul II’s life-transforming teaching through graduate level courses, on-site events and programs, clergy enrichment training, and an online global community dedicated to ongoing formation. Beyond serving as Professor of Theological Anthropology in the Institute’s jointly sponsored M.A. program with Pontifex University, Dr. West has served on the faculties of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver; the Institute for Priestly Formation in Omaha; the St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission in Canada; and as a visiting professor of the John Paul II Institute in Australia. West is the author of more than a dozen best-selling books and numerous video and audio programs. He cohosts the popular podcast Ask Christopher West with his wife Wendy, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, on ABC News, Fox News, MSNBC, and in countless Catholic and evangelical media outlets.
A huge thank you to Catholic record label NOVUM Records and artist John Finch for our theme song "Send Down Your Spirit"!
Get to know Elizabeth by listening to her intro episode here!
Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here.
Learn more about Theology of the Body Institute here.
Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.
Episode 2: Christopher West's Marriage Discernment
Discerning Marriage
08/14/20 • 45 min
There is something so powerful about a story, and a story about how someone made one of the biggest decisions of their life is no different. On today’s very first episode of the Discerning Marriage podcast, Elizabeth Busby interviews Theology of the Body Institute's Christopher West about his discernment story. You’ll hear how Christopher knew he was called to marriage and how he realized that his beloved wife of two decades, Wendy, would be a good spouse for him!
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.
Show Notes
Chastity: The ability to raise all of your emotional and sensual reactions and desires to the level of the dignity of the person
Christopher West, ThD is a devoted husband and father of five. As President of the Theology of the Body Institute, he leads an international apostolate spreading St. John Paul II’s life-transforming teaching through graduate level courses, on-site events and programs, clergy enrichment training, and an online global community dedicated to ongoing formation. Beyond serving as Professor of Theological Anthropology in the Institute’s jointly sponsored M.A. program with Pontifex University, Dr. West has served on the faculties of St. John Vianney Theological Seminary in Denver; the Institute for Priestly Formation in Omaha; the St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission in Canada; and as a visiting professor of the John Paul II Institute in Australia. West is the author of more than a dozen best-selling books and numerous video and audio programs. He cohosts the popular podcast Ask Christopher West with his wife Wendy, and his work has been featured in The New York Times, on ABC News, Fox News, MSNBC, and in countless Catholic and evangelical media outlets.
A huge thank you to Catholic record label NOVUM Records and artist John Finch for our theme song "Send Down Your Spirit"!
Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here.
Learn more about Theology of the Body Institute here.
Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.
Listen to Elizabeth's intro episode here!
Episode 34: New Years Resolutions with Life Coach Steve Motyl
Discerning Marriage
12/31/21 • 23 min
I don't know about you, but I love New Years resolutions...but very rarely am I able to keep them up all year! In case this is your situation, too, I've invited Steve Motyl, a Catholic relationship and lifestyle coach, to give us some tips to make good resolutions and stick to them. Cheers to a great 2022, yall!
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.
This podcast is hosted by the Theology of the Body Instiute. Learn more about the Institute here.
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[Steve's email!]([email protected])
Steve Motyl is a Certified Catholic Life Coach and Mentor who helps his clients achieve clarity for where they want to be in life and how to get there. With fatherly encouragement, authentic compassion, and honest prayer, Steve provides a life-giving encounter for his clients to share their story and engage their mind and heart; Asks thought provoking questions to help them articulate and align their longings, passions, gifts, and goals; Provides a safe, objective space for them to dream, plan, pray, and move forward transforming their own lives, and in turn enrich the lives of those around them. Steve has been dramatically impacted by Christopher and the Theology of the Body and thoroughly brings all that and more (30+ years of marriage, parenting, and professional mentoring) to his clients.
A huge thank you to Catholic record label NOVUM Records and artist John Finch for our theme song "Send Down Your Spirit"!
Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here.
Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.
This Lyric In Taylor Swift’s New Album Will Change Your Mind About Dating.
Discerning Marriage
05/03/24 • 8 min
Join Elizabeth Busby on Discerning Marriage as she dives into Taylor Swift's latest breakup anthem, "So Long London". In this video, Elizabeth explores the profound emotions and implications behind the lyrics, dissecting the depth of agony and longing expressed by Taylor Swift. From the perspective of dating, marriage, and fertility, Elizabeth offers insights into the significance of breakup songs in navigating the complexities of relationships. Whether you're going through a breakup or simply appreciate good art, this analysis will resonate deeply.
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
Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage
📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free
🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body
📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule
Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here.
Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.
As Christians We Need to Talk About Nudity In Films...
Discerning Marriage
06/29/24 • 17 min
Elizabeth Busby dives into the challenging topic of nudity and gratuitous sexual content in popular films. Elizabeth shares her heartfelt thoughts on how these scenes impact viewers and how to respond from a faith-based perspective. She also discusses the biological and psychological effects of such content and offers guidance on maintaining personal and relational integrity. If you have ever struggled with how to navigate explicit content in movies, this video is for you.
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
Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage
📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free
🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body
📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule
Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here.
Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.
What Is "Allowed" in a Christian Marriage?
Discerning Marriage
03/14/25 • 10 min
What physical intimacy is appropriate within marriage? In this episode of Discerning Marriage, Elizabeth Busby dives deep into the topic of healthy boundaries after marriage. With her expertise as a Master Theologian and licensed marriage and family therapist, she unpacks what truly upholds the dignity of both spouses in marital intimacy.
https://youtu.be/dBxWCU1eUNc?si=CRMYNRvF4-bNelki
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-JDHNqyG9I
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
Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage
📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free
🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body
📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule
Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here.
Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.
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How many episodes does Discerning Marriage have?
Discerning Marriage currently has 88 episodes available.
What topics does Discerning Marriage cover?
The podcast is about Catholic, Christianity, Society & Culture, Dating, Religion & Spirituality, Catholicism, Podcasts, Marriage, Relationships and Single.
What is the most popular episode on Discerning Marriage?
The episode title 'Episode 28: Beauty and Your Wedding Day with Spoken Bride's Stephanie Calis' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Discerning Marriage?
The average episode length on Discerning Marriage is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of Discerning Marriage released?
Episodes of Discerning Marriage are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Discerning Marriage?
The first episode of Discerning Marriage was released on Aug 9, 2020.
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