Podcast Episodes

Attracted to a Priest? | ACW165

What should I do if I'm attracted to a priest or a married man? Does having had a vasectomy invalidate my marriage? What does it mean that "Christ fully reveals man to himself?"

Ask Christopher Wes…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Big Air | ACW164

As a man, how can I heal from past wounds and learn to become a gift? Why is it sinful to separate marital intimacy from procreation (i.e. contraception, IVF, etc.)? Having been sexually abused as a …

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

The Way Up Is Down | ACW163

How does being born out of wedlock and raised in two homes impact my place in the Church? I'm husband has confessed pornography addiction and infidelity. . . I want to be faithful to my vows, but I d…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Mixed Motives | ACW162

How do you remain authentic when being true to yourself causes isolation? Do you have any advice for someone who is more attracted to comfort than greatness? How can sexual desire truly be oriented t…

Published on 3 years, 10 months ago

Turn On Your Heart Light | ACW 161

What does the Church say about tattoos? Is a marriage valid if it is never consumated? What does it mean that celibacy is a "higher calling" than marriage?

Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

The Blessed Vision | ACW160

How can I be merciful to myself for sinning when I was raised so well, in such a loving family? I understand the philosophical definition of love as willing the good of the other, but what does it tr…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Intimacy in Abstinence | ACW159

How can my wife and I grow in intimacy during periods of abstinence? What is the difference between Jewish marriage and Catholic marriage? Why does Jesus call God "Father" if God is neither male nor …

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Be Not Afraid to Dream | ACW158

How can I lead my partner deeper in the faith when her faith is already deeper than my own? What is the Catholic Church's teaching on circumcision? Do you have any advice for ministering to men who s…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

Treasure His Promises | ACW157

Does sexual union in our fallen world inherently "defile" the man and the woman? How do I balance longing for eternity and cherishing the things of this world?

Ask Christopher West is a weekly podca…

Published on 3 years, 11 months ago

It's A Journey | ACW156

I'm afraid my wife feels that my love is conditional based on her physical appearance. . . what should I do? What happens to celibate's sexual desires? Why are marriage and holy orders sacraments but…

Published on 4 years ago