Happiness, Sex, and The Spiritual Life (Christopher West)

Christopher West is a renowned Catholic author, speaker, and theologian, widely recognized for his engaging presentations on St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. With a passion for making profound theological concepts accessible to modern audiences, Christopher has spent over two decades inspiring individuals to discover the beauty of human love in God's divine plan. As the founder and president of the Theology of the Body Institute, he has written numerous bestselling books, including Fill These Hearts and Our Bodies Tell God’s Story. Christopher's dynamic approach to faith, culture, and relationships has made him a sought-after guest for podcasts, conferences, and media appearances worldwide. Christopher's Links: https://theologyofthebody.com https://shop.corproject.com/collections/books/products/copy-of-fill-these-hearts-paperback Use Code: HEARTS 🍺 Get episodes a week early, 🍺 score a free PWA beer stein, and 🍺 enjoy exclusive streams with me! Become an annual supporter at https://mattfradd.locals.com/support 💵 Show Sponsors: Exodus 90: https://exodus90.com/matt Hallow: https://hallow.com/mattfradd 💻 Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mattfradd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattfradd Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Pints_W_Aquinas TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pintswithaquinas 👕 Store: https://shop.pintswithaquinas.com/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro (Warning) 03:00 Looking at the Positive 05:30 Receiving God's Love 16:10 Original Sin 26:00 Parenting 31:40 Forgiving Yourself 46:35 Hurt to Compassion 1:10:15 Becoming Ourselves 1:21:04 True Virtue 1:27:07 Criticism with TOB 1:31:01 Impact on TOB 1:45:04 Contraception 1:52:34 Giving Talks 2:04:38 Discerning Using NFT 2:12:24 Created for Intimacy 2:15:50 Is 0ral Sex Okay? 2:19:13 Afraid of Sex 2:22:32 Priests Being Men 2:26:06 Healing Perversity 2:32:40 Teaching Your Children About Sex 2:39:55 Fulfilling Desires for Single People 2:40:00 Battling Sin 2:53:05 Christopher’s Book 2:54:53 JP2’s Legacy 2:58:00 Wrap Up