Coming TUESDAY on More2Life–Making the Invisible, Visible: The Theology of the Body reminds us that “is capable of making visible what is invisible, the spiritual and divine.” Everything we say and do should communicate our love and God’s love to the world. Today on M2L, we’ll look at the little ways we can bring God’s love to others and how to do better in the times we get frustrated with life or others and fall short. Call in at 877-573-7825... Read more
If your teen is fussing about going to church, being faithful to your values, or believing in God, don't assume it's "just a phase." Read more
Coming FRIDAY on More2Life–You are SO Annoying!: The Theology of the Body reminds us that we are all “unique and unrepeatable” which sound great in theory, until you run up against someone whose “unique-ness” makes you want to scream! Today on M2L, we’ll look at those annoying differences that put distance between you and others and help you cultivate peace with the people who drive you crazy. Call in at 877-573-7825 from Noon-1 Eastern (11-Noon Central) with your questions about... Read more
Coming THURSDAY on More2Life–Word Power: What we say can build up or tear down. Today on M2L, we’ll look at creating connection through communication, and how to respond when words just don’t work. Call in at 877-573-7825 from Noon-1 Eastern (11-Noon Central) with your questions about communicating more effectively. WIN A FREE BOOK! (Details below). THURS Q of the D: (Two-Fer. Answer one or both). 1. When you’re trying to talk with someone, what things do they do that make... Read more
Catholic Patheosi, Elizabeth Husted Duffy, posts her suggestions on what a “true” sexual education out to look like. I like and agree with all of her recommendations and I encourage you to check them out forthwith. One point I thought could benefit from a little more reflection, though, is Elizabeth’s initial reaction to a call she received during a recent radio interview. She says…. One mother called into the show wondering about how to present the Theology of the Body... Read more
“But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by everyone, despised by the people” (Psalm 22:6). In the Catholic Patheos community, we’re having a continuing conversation on the nature of healthy vs. unhealthy perspectives on sex ed. Calah Alexander offers a terrific post contradicting the false notion that sex outside of marriage makes one “dirty.” She writes, “Contemporary American culture, a culture that has so influenced other first-world cultures, is profoundly shaped by the heavily Calvinist-influenced Puritanism at... Read more
Coming WEDNESDAY on More2Life– The God Connection: God loves you so much! He is reaching out to you in so many ways. Today on More2Life, we’ll look at the ways we can draw closer to God and how to remove the obstacles that stand in our path. Call in at 877-573-7825 from Noon-1 Eastern (11-Noon Central) with your questions about experiencing God’s love more fully in your daily life. WIN A FREE BOOK! (Details below). Wed Q of the D: (Two-Fer. ... Read more
(Here’s an advanced look at my next Family Foundations column). The dignity of women is under assault like never before. Thanks to the internet, pornography is more accessible than ever. Young women, especially, are buying wholesale into the porn culture. It’s become so pervasive that, surprisingly, many secular publications have recently been complaining about the negative effect pornography has had on relationships from a man’s perspective. Men are beginning to report feeling put-off, intimidated, or even turned off by the behavior of... Read more
Coming TUESDAY on More2Life– Relationship First: Summer is a time for regrouping and putting first things first. We’ll look at what it takes to make sure your most important relationships are getting the best of you, instead of what’s left of you. Call in at 877-573-7825 from Noon-1 Eastern (11-Noon Central) with your questions about putting the people you care about most–first. WIN A FREE BOOK! (Details below). Tues Q of the D: (Two-Fer. Answer one or both). 1. When... Read more
One of the challenges of being a “parenting expert” is that you often find yourself arguing that one type of parenting is superior to others despite the fact that all children are, in fact, different and need different things. How is it possible to do this? Isn’t it over-reaching at best or hypocritical at worst to argue that one style of parenting is better than others while at the same time acknowledging that all families and children are different and... Read more
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