Episode Details

What happens when two childhood friends grow up, fall in love, and continue saying "yes" to God through every season of marriage? In this heartfelt episode of The NFP Podcast, Amylynn and Emily sit down with Chris and Stephanie to share a remarkable story of faith, discernment, and God's providence. From meeting in elementary school and reconnecting in college to discovering the beauty of Theology of the Body and Natural Family Planning, their journey has been one of continual trust in God's plan. Together they discuss what it's been like to navigate marriage, difficult pregnancies, raising four children (with a fifth on the way!), career changes, medical school, and the monthly discernment that comes with faithfully living NFP. Along the way they reflect on how God has remained faithful through uncertainty, sacrifice, and unexpected twists, revealing His goodness one step at a time. They also share practical wisdom about raising children in a home where conversations about faith, love, and human sexuality happen naturally and age-appropriately, helping build a culture of openness rooted in the truth of the Catholic faith. Whether you're engaged, newly married, raising a family, or simply wondering how to trust God more deeply in your own vocation, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that His plans are always worth following. In this episode you'll hear: How Chris and Stephanie's love story began in elementary school Discovering Theology of the Body and the Church's teaching on NFP Learning the Marquette Method and discerning family life together Navigating difficult pregnancies with faith and trust Leaving engineering to pursue medicine through God's guidance Raising children with openness, honesty, and Catholic values Why discernment is a lifelong conversation—not a one-time decision Love responsibly. Resources: 1. Vitae Fertility: https://www.vitaefertility.com/ 2. Good News About Sex and Marriage: https://a.co/d/06o7umtE 3. Humanae Vitae: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html