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Ask Christopher West

Theology of the Body Institute
Theology Of the Body
Marriage
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John Paul II
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The Theology Of the Body Institute
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Theology Of the Body Institute
The Theology Of the Body

Since the early 90's, author and speaker Christopher West has devoted his life to spreading John Paul II's revolutionary teaching on human life, love, and sexuality: The Theology of the Body. His beloved wife Wendy, mother of their five children, has served as his confidante, friend, and support through these long years of ministry. In this podcast, Christopher and Wendy combine their wisdom to ta... more

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* How can you tell if you're looking at someone with lust or with proper reverence? I saw a beautiful woman during mass one day, and I just wanted to look at her and admire her beauty. But I feel like there's a fine ... more

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* My fiancƩ and I recently became engaged. I was in the seminary where I wrote my master's thesis on TOB, and my fiancƩ has also learned about it. We've been trying to live out TOB teachings in our engagement, which ... more

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* In the Theology of the Body, you speak about how the female body reflects God's love through its capacity to receive, nurture, and bring forth life. After a traumatic first C-section, I struggle to understand how t... more

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* I'm a young man currently discerning the priesthood and applying to enter the seminary next year. For most of my life, I've struggled with lust and masturbation. Even though I'm in control today, I know this is a c... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Mangione
Musician and collaborator for The Well events
Self, collaborator with Christopher West
Episode: Eight miscarriages echo Mary's grief, Is polygyny Biblical?, and When period cramps prompt masculine wishes. | ACW386
Matt Fradd
Host of Pints with Aquinas, a podcast where he discusses philosophy and theology.
Pints with Aquinas
Episode: ACW300!!! with Questions from Matt & Cameron Fradd, Jason Evert & Fr. Timothy Gallagher | ACW300
Cameron Fradd
Co-host and wife of Matt Fradd, active in discussions about faith and family life.
Pints with Aquinas
Episode: ACW300!!! with Questions from Matt & Cameron Fradd, Jason Evert & Fr. Timothy Gallagher | ACW300
Jason Evert
Talks about chastity and sexuality from a Catholic perspective.
Chastity Project
Episode: ACW300!!! with Questions from Matt & Cameron Fradd, Jason Evert & Fr. Timothy Gallagher | ACW300
Father Timothy Gallagher
Teacher at the Theology of the Body Institute focusing on discernment.
Theology of the Body Institute
Episode: ACW300!!! with Questions from Matt & Cameron Fradd, Jason Evert & Fr. Timothy Gallagher | ACW300

Hosts

Christopher West
Host focused on TOB teaching and pastoral guidance.
Wendy West
Co-host and partner in ministry, provides feminine perspective in discussions.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Excellent! A real blessing

    Podchaser
    5
    Eduardo
    a month ago
  • Depth and Knowledge

    Thank you to this podcast for not judging these hard questions we all have in the depths of our hearts as we navigate being more like Jesus. Christopher and Wendy both know so much about TOB (Theology of the Body) and all of the intricate questions that come from it and our fallen world. God bless you both!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AHath
    United States4 months ago
  • I have no words

    I have no words to thank God for Christopher and Wendy. Their teachings are so real so lifesaving so gentle and yet so honest and true. I bet this is how Jesus spoke

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    the93s
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • I only have 14 left to listen to 🄹😱

    I’ve been unbelievably blessed by your ministry. I just started listening to your podcast the first weekend of Lent, when I was looking for a reliable resource (in English) to offer someone an insight into the Church’s teaching on the current gender confusion.

    I’m a Spanish speaker and moved to the U.S. two and a half years ago. I didn’t speak English at all, so I was surprised to realize, while listening to you, that I was able to follow a long conversation in English! I also started learning ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Serghina
    United Statesa year ago
  • 1Derick

    The reactions to the questions are so powerful. The answers help me, so I can only imagine how they help the actual questioners. It would be great to hear from the questioners and how they have been impacted.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1Derick
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience appreciates practical guidance grounded in TOB.
Listeners praise the compassionate, non-judgmental approach to tough topics.
Many note the impactful blend of marriage wisdom and theological depth.

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We're Engaged but Can't Stop Crossing the Line, Why Does the Church Care About Scattered Ashes?, & Why Did God Give Me These Desires? | ACW397
Q: One listener asks how to handle the tension in engagement and whether God wants them to wait or worry about future marriage; what guidance do you offer?
Humility is key; it's a lifelong journey toward virtue, not instant perfection. The couple should cultivate patience, grow in knowledge of each other, and focus on building a loving and gift-like relationship that honors the vocation to marriage when it comes, rather than trying to force a breakthrough.
We're Engaged but Can't Stop Crossing the Line, Why Does the Church Care About Scattered Ashes?, & Why Did God Give Me These Desires? | ACW397
Q: Megan asks about being single and ongoing desires for marriage and sex; how can she live with these tensions while remaining faithful?
Desires are normal; concupiscence is the disorder of good desires caused by the fall. The solution is to align desires with divine love through grace, prayer, and the process of transformation, recognizing that true fulfillment comes from union with God and learning to love well in the season she is in, whether single or later married.
We're Engaged but Can't Stop Crossing the Line, Why Does the Church Care About Scattered Ashes?, & Why Did God Give Me These Desires? | ACW397
Q: Aliyah asks about scattering ashes and Catholic teaching on cremation; what is the church's stance, and how should families honor the body and the resurrection?
The church does not condemn cremation itself but warns against scattering ashes casually as a sign of reverence for the body and belief in the resurrection. Remains should be treated with reverence and ideally placed in sacred ground to honor the body's sacredness and the promise of resurrection.
We're Engaged but Can't Stop Crossing the Line, Why Does the Church Care About Scattered Ashes?, & Why Did God Give Me These Desires? | ACW397
Q: I'm 26 years old. My fiance's 29. We've been dating for a year and a half, and we've recently become engaged. What advice can you give us about staying virtuous during engagement and preparing for married life?
The couple should recognize that lust is an ongoing struggle and that salvation isn't a simple mechanism; instead, they must rely on grace, prayer, and concrete practices like standing in a cross shape during temptation, asking for the grace to transform desire into love, and continually choosing virtue as a lifelong pilgrimage rather than waiting for marriage to solve everything.
My C-Section Still Haunts Me, What Does the Church Say About Contraception After Rape?, & My OCD Makes Me Hurt Myself | ACW396
Q: Is contraception ever permissible in the case of rape to prevent pregnancy?
The hosts explain that contraception in this context is not intrinsically licit or illicit by a simple rule, but focus on the nature of the marital act and the unique trauma of rape, concluding that a raped woman is not obligated to allow sperm to reach the egg, and that timing and medical considerations can affect choices while avoiding an act that would violate the marital meaning of the act.

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A thoughtful, theology-driven conversation focused on sexuality, marriage, vocation, and Catholic faith through the lens of John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Hosts Christopher and Wendy West blend pastoral counsel, personal anecdotes, and practical guidance, answering listener questions with warmth, clarity, and a focus on dignity, self-gift, and holy love. Episodes often tackle real-life dilemmas—dating boundaries, marital intimacy, body image, modesty, and discernment—framed by Catholic teaching and TOB resources. Noteworthy are the co-host dynamic, the marriage-anchored perspective, and a clear emphasis on turning eros toward agape, which helps listeners navigate sensitive topics with compassion and practicality.

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