Category: Relationships
Episode 24: What Do We Think About Birth Control?

Episode 24: What Do We Think About Birth Control?

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Can a Christian couple take birth control? Are there forms that are permissible? Why is the Catholic Church against contraceptives? Jacque and Megan discuss their differing views in this episode.

Statistics on who takes birth control

Resources for Megan’s View:

John Piper on Birth Control

Matt Pearman on Birth Control

Resources for Jacque’s View:

Historical Church Teaching on Contraception

Natural Family Planning (NFP)

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2362

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2363

Catechism of the Catholic Church #2364

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Episode 22: Surviving (and Thriving) Through a Breakup

Episode 22: Surviving (and Thriving) Through a Breakup

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Meet Rebecca! In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss with Rebecca how to survive and thrive through the heartache of a breakup. Rebecca talks about common thoughts and struggles, practical tips, and how God creates something new out of our rubble.

Resources Mentioned:

Be Healed by Dr. Bob Schuchts

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Episode 21: Healthy Sexuality for Women

Episode 21: Healthy Sexuality for Women

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As Christian women, how do we navigate sexual desire, chastity/purity, and attraction in a healthy and Godly way? In this episode, Jacque and Megan discuss harmful views of puberty, sexual desire, women & pornography and give practical tips for pursuing chastity as women.

Resources:

Coming of Age Rituals Around the World

PornHub 2019 Stats

Pornography Statistics & Church

New York Post: Women & Porn

Psychology Today: Women & Porn

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Episode 19: Redemption in a Broken Engagement

Episode 19: Redemption in a Broken Engagement

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Meet Michaela! We are thrilled to have Michaela come on and talk about her experience with a broken engagement and God’s healing in her life. Michaela describes her story as, “the most unexpected and unimaginable blessing in my life” and hopes that the truth of Christ’s life, death, and resurrection may be seen in the midst of it.

Resources:

Follow Michaela on Instagram

Read Michaela’s story HERE

Check out Michaela’s work: thrifted & threaded, Litany NYC

Podcast mentioned: The Place We Find Ourselves

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Episode 18: Dealing with Rejection

Episode 18: Dealing with Rejection

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We’ve all experienced rejection, and more than likely there are a few particular rejections in your life that sting longer than others. Whether it is a job we really wanted, a relationship we loved, or a family member we wanted in our life, the pain of rejection hits deeply. Why does rejection hurt so much? What are practical and spiritual steps we can take towards healing? In this episode, Jacque and Megan reflect on the effects of rejection and how to deal with it.

Resources:

Source on MRI Studies

Psalm 139

Lyrics to “The Never Haves” by artist Foreknown

Life of the Beloved by Henri Nowen

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Episode 13: I’m 24 and I’ve Never Had a Boyfriend – Reflections on Singleness

Episode 13: I’m 24 and I’ve Never Had a Boyfriend – Reflections on Singleness

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There is this idea embedded in our culture, and specifically our Christian culture, that something is wrong with you if you aren’t dating, in a relationship, or being pursued by guys. Most women have a deep desire to be united to another. In this episode, Jacque and Megan both reflect on the struggles (and the beauty) of singleness. 

Resources:

“My Sisters the Saints” by Colleen Carol Campbell

ARRR

 

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Episode 12: Becoming One – Reflections on Marriage

Episode 12: Becoming One – Reflections on Marriage

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Everyone says the first year of marriage is the “hardest”, but is that true? What is that first year like? What is some practical advice for young couples preparing for marriage? In this episode, Megan reflects on her first year and what she has personally learned through the experience.

Some GREAT books recommendations from Megan on marriage:

The Meaning of Marriage by Tim and Kathy Keller

The Marriage Builder by Dr. Larry Crabb

Tying the Knot by Rob Green

 

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