Since the early 90's, author and speaker Christopher West has devoted his life to spreading John Paul II's revolutionary teaching on human life, love, and sexuality: The Theology of the Body. His beloved wife Wendy, mother of their five children, has served as his confidante, friend, and support through these long years of ministry. In this podcast, Christopher and Wendy combine their wisdom to tackle the toughest questions dealing with vocation, sexuality, marriage, and the Catholic faith.
Ask Christopher West
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Since the early 90's, author and speaker Christopher West has devoted his life to spreading John Paul II's revolutionary teaching on human life, love, and sexuality: The Theology of the Body. His beloved wife Wendy, mother of their five children, has served as his confidante, friend, and support through these long years of ministry. In this podcast, Christopher and Wendy combine their wisdom to tackle the toughest questions dealing with vocation, sexuality, marriage, and the Catholic faith.
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September 21, 2026
I Love My Baby So Much I Want to Eat Him, I'm Terrified Another Baby Will Destroy Our Finances, & How Can Singles Experience Marital Ecstasy? | ACW403
<p>Questions answered this episode:</p><ol><li>I have a little girl, about 5 months old, and I was visiting a friend with a baby boy the same age. While visiting and playing with our babies, we both at one point pretended to eat our babies' feet, cheeks, and legs, and were talking about how we just wanted to eat them. And we really meant it! Obviously, we don't want to do our babies harm, but there is something in us that just wants to eat them. What is that desire?</li><li>I'm a devout practicing Catholic, conflicted over contraception in marriage. We have three children already, yet the idea to continue to have more children because church teaching is contraception is not allowed makes me feel like there's a gun to my head. I despise the idea of sinning against God using contraception, yet to continue to have children would leave us in financial ruin and reduce how much time my wife and I can spend with each child. Simple abstinence doesn't make sense to me within marriage, and natural family planning doesn't necessarily work without a regular period. Clearly, most Catholics must be using contraception. I am so conflicted. Please help.</li><li>How do marital union and climax give us a glimpse of heaven and eternal ecstasy with God? How do single people experience this foretaste of the feast to come? Are we SOL?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://tobinstitute.org/thetruthandthelie/">Truth & the Lie October 9 Launch</a></p><p><a href="https://tobinstitute.org/our-schedule/#course-schedule">Course Schedule</a> <a href="https://jp2trails.com/trip/t-o-b-ski-retreat/">UTAH Ski Trip with Christopher West April 5-9, 2026</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>📩 <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJDRUXeN9Um6YVbKsFHJvucdAJih9ozu8r3ZaGjrhArAV3cA/viewform?embedded=true">Submit your question here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>⚡️ Want to have a better chance of us answering your question and support the Theology of the Body Institute? <a href="https://www.tobpatron.com/">Join our Patron Community!</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔥 <a href="https://www.tobforfree.com/">Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>🎟️ <a href="https://tobinstitute.org/our-schedule/#event-schedule">Event Schedule</a></p><p><br></p><p>📚 <a href="https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/"></a><a href="https://tobinstitute.org/our-schedule/#course-schedule">Course Schedule</a></p><p><br></p><p>🏔️ <a href="http://tobpilgrimages.com/">Pilgrimages</a></p><p><br></p><p>🧠 <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11GI1XK7viPMV36eBBNjxoKqzCENSRVyR1IoLpX6lqrw/edit?usp=sharing">List of trusted counselors & psychologists</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>*If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recommended on this podcast, contact: <a href="http://michele@tobinstitute.org/">michele@tobinstitute.org</a></p>
September 14, 2026
I want marriage but I’m scared I can’t handle motherhood, Why does the Theology of the Body logo look like that, & I’m afraid I’m lusting after my fiancée | ACW402
<p>Questions answered this episode:</p><ol><li>I'm a single woman trying to discern if I'm called to marriage, but I'm not sure it would be responsible for me to have kids. I manage my depression, anxiety, and OCD well now because of downtime, sleep, and control over my day-to-day. However, I'm really bad at sleep deprivation and fear the stress, isolation, and lack of routines in early motherhood would cause my mental health to take a serious downturn into another depressive episode. As a Catholic, I know my marriage would need to be open to life. Is it fair for me to date while I'm unsure whether I should have children—now, or maybe ever?</li><li>Can you explain the logo of the Theology of the Body Institute? What is the meaning, the symbolism of its design, and who came up with the design?</li><li> My question relates to my engagement and relationships before marriage. How can I know the difference between lust and love outside of marriage? I find my fiancé absolutely beautiful and love her in all of her aspects, both body and soul. However, I often find myself wondering if I can be too attracted to her, or desire too much from her before its proper time. We've never acted on it physically, but I worry my desires and thoughts can be turning into adultery within my heart. I want to avoid sinful thoughts while appreciating her beauty. A point in the right direction would be appreciated.</li></ol><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://tobinstitute.org/thetruthandthelie/">Truth & the Lie October 9 Launch</a></p><p><a href="https://tobinstitute.org/about-us/#our-logo">Our Logo</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>📩 <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJDRUXeN9Um6YVbKsFHJvucdAJih9ozu8r3ZaGjrhArAV3cA/viewform?embedded=true">Submit your question here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>⚡️ Want to have a better chance of us answering your question and support the Theology of the Body Institute? <a href="https://www.tobpatron.com/">Join our Patron Community!</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔥 <a href="https://www.tobforfree.com/">Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>🎟️ <a href="https://tobinstitute.org/our-schedule/#event-schedule">Event Schedule</a></p><p><br></p><p>📚 <a href="https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/"></a><a href="https://tobinstitute.org/our-schedule/#course-schedule">Course Schedule</a></p><p><br></p><p>🏔️ <a href="http://tobpilgrimages.com/">Pilgrimages</a></p><p><br></p><p>🧠 <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11GI1XK7viPMV36eBBNjxoKqzCENSRVyR1IoLpX6lqrw/edit?usp=sharing">List of trusted counselors & psychologists</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>*If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recommended on this podcast, contact: <a href="http://michele@tobinstitute.org/">michele@tobinstitute.org</a></p>
September 7, 2026
Breastfeeding Changed How I Dress, God Is Calling Me to Heal Through Touch, & I’m Terrified to Face What I’ve Done | ACW401
<p>Questions answered this episode:</p><ol><li>My question is regarding modesty for moms, particularly. Growing up and in dating and marriage, I was always careful to dress modestly. However, now that I'm a mom and breastfeeding especially, I find it a lot easier and more comfortable to wear shirts that are a little bit more low cut. It makes breastfeeding a lot easier. Part of me feels like my stretched out boobs aren't going to tempt anyone. I'm not trying to be self-deprecating—I know my husband finds me beautiful, but I'm not the shape most men find conventionally attractive. If the whole point of modesty is to keep from leading men astray, and my mom body isn't going to be distracting anyone, does it really matter if I dress modestly or not? Especially when it comes to comfort and ease of breastfeeding, is it a big deal if it shows a little bit of cleavage? My aim isn't to lead anyone astray, but I feel like I'm not turning any heads no matter what I wear. What are your thoughts?</li><li>I was called into the world of healing, and God provided the funds for me to enter massage school. I'm a licensed massage therapist doing specialty bodywork, and I've witnessed incredible healing on my table. Many times, bodywork turns into talk therapy with my female clients, where the Holy Spirit moves me to reveal truths about our bodies and how we are organically connected to our creator. For the last year, I keep sensing I need to study the Theology of the Body. I'm looking into coming to a course in Pennsylvania. What course will be most applicable to my work?</li><li>Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being a gift. I feel like I'm at the beginning of my journey, but it is difficult because of my past, marked by periods where I lived far from God's love. I carry wounds I've caused to myself and others through sin. I have confessed them, but often hid them from myself without facing the damage left behind. I now understand that not only the acts, but their consequences need God's mercy. I know it's necessary to allow these wounds to heal, but I'm afraid. How can I look at these wounds without fear, without the desire to run away overwhelming me?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><a href="https://tobinstitute.org/thetruthandthelie/">Truth & the Lie October 9 Launch</a></p><p><a href="https://tobinstitute.org/our-schedule/#course-schedule">Course Schedule</a></p><p><a href="https://hopesgarden.com/">Hope’s Garden</a></p><p><a href="https://www.soulsandhearts.com/">Souls & Hearts</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>Ask Christopher West is a weekly podcast in which Theology of the Body Institute President Christopher West and his beloved wife Wendy share their humor and wisdom, answering questions about marriage, relationships, life, and the Catholic faith, all in light of John Paul II’s beautiful teachings on the Theology of the Body.</p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>📩 <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeJDRUXeN9Um6YVbKsFHJvucdAJih9ozu8r3ZaGjrhArAV3cA/viewform?embedded=true">Submit your question here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>⚡️ Want to have a better chance of us answering your question and support the Theology of the Body Institute? <a href="https://www.tobpatron.com/">Join our Patron Community!</a></p><p><br></p><p>🔥 <a href="https://www.tobforfree.com/">Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body</a></p><p><br></p><p>---</p><p><br></p><p>🎟️ <a href="https://tobinstitute.org/our-schedule/#event-schedule">Event Schedule</a></p><p><br></p><p>📚 <a href="https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tobi-schedule/"></a><a href="https://tobinstitute.org/our-schedule/#course-schedule">Course Schedule</a></p><p><br></p><p>🏔️ <a href="http://tobpilgrimages.com/">Pilgrimages</a></p><p><br></p><p>🧠 <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11GI1XK7viPMV36eBBNjxoKqzCENSRVyR1IoLpX6lqrw/edit?usp=sharing">List of trusted counselors & psychologists</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>*If you are in financial need and honestly cannot afford a book or resource recommended on this podcast, contact: <a href="http://michele@tobinstitute.org/">michele@tobinstitute.org</a><strong></strong></p>
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