Best Swafford Podcasts (2025)

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SUMMER REWIND: Discernment of Spirits For Married Couples with Fr. Tim Gallagher 1:03:54

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Send us a text Today's rewind is our interview with Fr. Timothy Gallagher on his book Discernment of Spirits in Marriage. Let's jump in! - We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily…

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SUMMER REWIND: Choosing Forgiveness with Dr. Tim Lock 1:25:32

15d ago1:25:32

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Send us a text Today's rewind is our interview with Dr. Tim Lock on his book Choosing Forgiveness . Let's jump in! - We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ SUPPORT…

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Girlhood, Problems with Single Women, & Private School Debacle | Ep 220 1:17:06

16d ago1:17:06

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Anyone remember the pure girlhood of age 11? Ever wondered what a man's thoughts are when it comes to single women and dating? And why don’t Cecilia and Meg ever talk about private Catholic school options for their kids?? A classic, all over the place episode specifically for the girlies - no matter if you’re young, old, single, or married. Ring ou…

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Matthew Gasda - Playwright and Novelist 46:35

17d ago46:35

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Matthew Gasda is a playwright and novelist based in New York City. He is the founder of the Brooklyn Center for Theatre Research, and the author of The Sleepers.By Duncan Gammie

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SUMMER REWIND: My Marriage Before Jesus with Laura Phelps 1:12:45

22d ago1:12:45

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Send us a text In this episode we interviewed the now co-host of Hope For Right Now podcast Laura Phelps! This was such a fun interview with our friend Laura and we hope you're blessed by the conversation. Let's jump in! We wrote a Catholic sex book! Check it out: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go …

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Perfectionism & Parenting with Lisa Brenninkmeyer | Ep 219 1:12:48

23d ago1:12:48

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Megan won’t be the only one taking notes throughout this episode… Lisa Brenninkmeyer, from @walkingwithpurpose_official (www.walkingwithpurpose.com), shares some arrows that hit the heart of women, that will leave you pondering for days. You know what to do; press play and grab that notebook! Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What I…

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SUMMER REWIND: Walking with our LGBTQ Family Members with Kim Zember 1:05:48

29d ago1:05:48

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Send us a text Kim Zember has a brand new podcast with EWTN called "Here I am Stories" were she interviews and shares stories of people coming to know the love of Jesus Listen here In this rewind we interviewed her and learned all about here story. She is a blessing to the Church and we are so happy you're able to listen. Let's jump in! _ Buy our n…

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Leaving Work To Stay Home: The Stories You Shared | Ep 218 2:07:40

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This may be the single longest episode we have ever done…but it’s that good. The stories are THAT good. Get cozy, grab a feel-good drink, and listen to callers from every background share why they chose to leave full-time work to stay home with their children. Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes,…

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SUMMER REWIND: How Heroic Virtue Can Change Your Life and Relationships with the Swaffords 1:11:19

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Send us a text In our first rewind of the summer we are sharing one of our favorite interviews with the Swaffords! It's all about heroic virtue and how virtue can change your life and your relationships. Let's jump in! Buy the Swaffords book! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! Our other books Go To Joseph:…

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Politics & Single Season, with Mary Margaret Olohan | Ep 217 1:06:52

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Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve been blessed by our podcast, we ask you to prayerfully consider supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/whatinthedangheck Check out @marymargaretolohan book, Detrans: True Stories of Escaping the Gender Ideol…

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158. From Maintenance to Mission: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 5 36:54

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Send us a text Welcome to part 5 of our new series Resurrected Marriage! In today's episode, we talk about how, as God's grace heals us, we need to respond by moving from maintenance to mission. What is the mission your marriage is living out? We're so happy you're here with us! Let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spo…

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I can’t believe she didn’t know… | Ep 216 1:09:05

1M ago1:09:05

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We need to rewind for a minute and catch you ALL up to speed… stay tuned for all the details on Megan’s life and BABY! Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve been blessed by our podcast, we ask you to prayerfully consider supporting us on Patreon https://w…

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157. From Temperament to Character: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 4 31:47

2M ago31:47

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Send us a text Welcome to part 4 of our new series Resurrected Marriage! Let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! - Use code LOVE10 Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ SU…

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Motherhood + Ministry with Sarah Swafford | Ep 215 1:33:35

2M ago1:33:35

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Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve been blessed by our podcast, we ask you to prayerfully consider supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/whatinthedangheck Spend this episode soaking in every ounce of wisdom our friend, Sarah Swafford, has to…

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156. ADHD Diagnosis Is Not a Label 30:23

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Send us a text In this episode, we apologize profusely for missing yesterday's post and come to you to de-influence and share what's going on in our lives. We hope you enjoy the episode and hop over to our substack to continue the conversation! ADHD Diagnosis is Not a Label on Substack Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Ord…

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Who’s Most Likely To… Join a Cult? | Ep 214 1:04:45

2M ago1:04:45

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Join us as we banter back and forth over “who’s more likely to…” prompts. From getting a tattoo, to being a teachers’ pet, to joining…and leading…a cult. Who do you find yourself more closely resembling? Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve been blessed …

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155. Infertility and Unexpected Fruit of Marriage With Mary Bruno 59:50

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Send us a text In today's episode we sit down and chat with Mary Bruno. We are so happy you are here to join us to hear her testimony and witness! Let's jump in The intimate experiences with suffering and joy Mary shares inspired her to write two books! You can learn more about Missing Pieces: Female Perspectives on Sex for Catholic Women and Holdi…

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Receptivity of a Woman + Marital Graces | Ep 213 1:05:03

2M ago1:05:03

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Do you struggle to receive well? Do you know the marital embrace comes with its own special graces every single time? Do you struggle in the realm of marriage responsibilities and mental load? If you or someone you know relates to any of the above questions posed, this next hour is for you. Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In …

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154. From Lust to Love: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 3 46:07

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Husband’s Role, Daily Rhythms, & Educating Kids | Ep 212 1:02:20

2M ago1:02:20

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Spend the next hour with us to hear a MASSIVE heck no in the What In The Dang Heck community, lenten habits we’re trying to maintain, life rhythms that simplify, and school options for kiddos. Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve been blessed by our podc…

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153. From Fruit to Root: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 2 46:02

3M ago46:02

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Send us a text Welcome to part 2 of our new series Resurrected Marriage! In today's episode, we talk about how grace can allow us to move from tackling the bad fruit in our marriage to tackling the bad roots in our marriage. We're so happy you're here with us for this let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order …

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Kids at Weddings, Dolls for Boys, & Babies Close Together in Age | Ep 211 1:19:32

3M ago1:19:32

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Should kids be allowed at weddings? What about baby boys playing with dolls? How hard is it REALLY to have young kids close in age?? In this episode, let’s chat, dissect, share our opinions, and offer perspectives. Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve be…

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152. From Grit To Grace: Resurrected Marriage Series Part 1 45:59

3M ago45:59

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Send us a text Welcome to part 1 of our new series Resurrected Marriage! In today's episode, we talk about how we can live a in the resurrection by moving from relying on grit to relying on grace. We're so happy you're here with us for this let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! - Use code LOVE1…

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Inspiring Gems: Ancestral Beauty & Grounding Perspectives | Ep 210 1:19:33

3M ago1:19:33

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Spend the next hour with us as we pull up gems from our saved IG folders. We piece apart the POV: You’re 80 years old trend, share inspiring parenting ideas, and emphasize the roles of homemaker. Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve been blessed by our p…

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Hannah’s Children, Wrong Turns, & Mary Nail Clippers | Ep 209 1:06:39

3M ago1:06:39

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Going back to our off the wall conversational roots with this one…from Meg’s chimpanzee findings, to CC’s run in with a fox, a hot topic call in, and a must-read book…there’s nothing you *won’t* find in this episode. Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve …

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151. Lenten Series Part 5: Stewardship of your Time 34:08

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Send us a text Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! - Use code LOVE10 Our other books Go To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ Learn more about Together in Holiness: https://forlifeandfamily.org/togethe…

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How You Knew He Wasn’t The One | Ep 208 1:03:06

3M ago1:03:06

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From peeing on the carpet to not wanting kids for EIGHT years, to overly attached moms… this podcast will either convict you or affirm you. There’s only one way to find out… Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve been blessed by our podcast, we ask you to …

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150. Lenten Series Part 4: Striving for Poverty in Spirit and Faithful Stewardship 38:38

4M ago38:38

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Send us a text In today's episode, we talk about the next two chapters in the Lenten devotional we've been working through. It leads us to some deeper and honest conversation about areas of life that we need to increase in trust of God the Father. Let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! - Use cod…

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Jean-Pierre Isbouts - The Historical Jesus 54:50

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Jean-Pierre Isbouts is a Biblical scholar, the author of "The Fractured Kingdom," and the host of the Amazon Prime show "Searching for the Historical Jesus."By Duncan Gammie

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Prioritizing “Me” Time, Pitbulls, & a Presumptuous Elderly Lady | Ep 207 1:16:42

4M ago1:16:42

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A long awaited catch up with your girls, including a spontaneous deep dive rant about dogs, an intentional heart to heart about giving your husband time for his hobbies, and a wildly absurd comment from an elderly lady. We’re back baby. Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for som…

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149. Lenten Series Part 3: Tested Faith, Gratitude, and Hard Conversations 39:40

4M ago39:40

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Send us a text In this episode Renzo shares a little bit about his weekend and The Rescue Project we connect the reality of the Gospel with how God has been challenging us this Lent. Our conversation leads us to talk about faith, gratitude, and how to start having faith filled conversations with your spouse! Let's jump in! - Buy our new book on how…

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Disciplining Your Kids + The Biggest Parenting Priorities, with Meg’s MIL | Ep 206 1:17:38

4M ago1:17:38

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Kids screaming “NO”?! Toddler tantrums? Discipline and mom overwhelm? Meg, Avery, and his mom Karen Peets, sit down to talk through your most asked parenting questions. As a homeschooling SAHM of 4 with experience gained from parenting conferences and offering her parenting knowledge to her local church communities, Karen is often Meg’s first phone…

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148. Lenten Series Part 2: Receiving God’s Abundance 37:24

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Send us a text In today's episode we talk about Lent and what we're reading together during this season: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/trusting-our-fathers-provision/ We talk about our recent trip to Steubenville, Ohio, how God is answering our prayers and how we can start to pray more open and honestly this Lent to prepare to receive what …

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Cramps, Cycles, + Conception with Ginny from The Women’s Health RN | Ep 205 1:25:10

4M ago1:25:10

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Ginny Miller @thewomenshealthrn from The Women’s Health RN (www.thewomenshealthrn.com) aims to treat and support women through a root cause approach. Whether it’s painful or irregular cycles, PCOS, trying to conceive, or overall digestion and constipation, she has enough wisdom and knowledge for us to have spent 5+ hours with her. Get Ginny's FREE …

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147. Lenten Series Part 1: Trusting Our Father's Provision 38:28

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Send us a text In today's episode we talk about Lent and what we're reading together during this season: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/trusting-our-fathers-provision/ We talk about why we struggle with trust in this season of our lives, we talk a little bit of the temperaments and we share about the Phil Wickham concert we attended! We hope…

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Inspiring Gems: Energy Givers & Motherhood Realities | Ep 204 1:02:08

4M ago1:02:08

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This episode really feels like chatting while curled up on a couch with your girls…. Spend the hour with us pulling up gems from our saved Instagram folders. We dissect, we ponder, and hopefully leave you with something to think on and be inspired by! Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No,…

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Marriage, the Rosary, and Lent with Refuge Rosaries 38:40

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Send us a text In today's episode, we interview some of our favorite people about their leap into starting Refuge Rosaries! Jess and Robby Nayden discuss trusting Mary, learning from the Rosary, and the difference it can make in a married couples prayer life. Let’s jump in! SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS: use code TBF25 at check out for a 25% discount…

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Yapping With Husbands: Finances, Admiration, & Keepin’ it Fresh | Ep 203 1:26:52

4M ago1:26:52

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Spend the next hour with us and the husbands chatting about finances, arguments, motherhood, and communication! Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve been blessed by our podcast, we ask you to prayerfully consider supporting us on Patreon https://www.patr…

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William Basinski - Experimental Composer 1:02:33

5M ago1:02:33

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William Basinski is an American experimental composer.By Duncan Gammie

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The Couple-Prenuer Life with Saints Alive! 40:29

5M ago40:29

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we catch up with our friends from Saints Alive! Melissa and Alex Dee. We have a great talking about the leap of faith necessary to be couple-preneurs, and the latest Lent challenge from Saints Alive and Hallow! Waitlist to sign up for The Little Way 30 day free trial of Hallow Saints Alive website Let’s jump in! _…

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Morning Routines, Arguments, & Friends in Marriage | Ep 202 44:48

5M ago44:48

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From early morning routines and smelly armpits, to treating your husband like a girlfriend, navigating marriage while possibly sacrificing too much for your kids, and chewing on rocks…. yes, you read us right. You’ll want to grab some popcorn for this one. Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Hec…

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Catholic Education and All About Lent with Katie Bogner 35:24

5M ago35:24

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Send us a text In this episode, we chatted with Katie Bogner, teacher and catechist (and blogger from LookToHimAndBeRadiant.com). Covering topics related to her experience teaching in both public and Catholic school as well as working parish catechetical ministry, we discussed school choice, obstacles and challenges she sees her middle schoolers fa…

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A Dollop of Suzy Homemaker & Trophy Wife | Ep 201 1:04:38

5M ago1:04:38

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Welcome to the start of season 5! Join us as we catch up from the break, chat about big life transitions, go though a few text-in’s, and end up on the topic how we chose what health decisions to make for our children. Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve…

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When Parenting Kills Your Lovemaking 40:17

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Send us a text We thought we were done with Lovemaking, but this week was tough! In today's episode we also give you some practical ways our marital intimacy can get stronger in our season of parenthood. For more on this topic: Order LOVEMAKING! we're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecome…

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Why Jesus Cares About Your Sex Life 42:33

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Send us a text In our last episode of the Lovemaking series we talk about the connection between marriage, sex, and the Eucharist. We also give you some practical ways our marital intimacy can reframe our relationship with Jesus. For more on this topic: PRE-ORDER LOVEMAKING! we're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! Read and Subscribe to o…

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Sexual Wounds, and Healing in Marriage 36:35

6M ago36:35

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Send us a text In today's episode we talk about how sexual wounds can hurt your intimacy in marriage and what freedom and healing looked like in our marriage. For more on this topic: PRE-ORDER LOVEMAKING! we're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! By Dr. Breuninger - Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life’s Hurts The Eucharist as a Source …

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Is Your Mental Load Ruining Your Marital Intimacy? 28:43

6M ago28:43

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Send us a text We had to re-record this episode cause of technical issues, but we think it's better than our first attempt. Here it is: why your mental load may be ruining your marital intimacy. Let's jump in! PRE-ORDER LOVEMAKING! For 30 friends! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Read and Subscribe to our Substack…

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Why the World Needed Another Catholic Sex Book 38:14

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Send us a text In today's episode, we discuss 5 reasons the world needed another Catholic sex book. We rambled a bit in the beginning, some of Renzo's jokes were bad, but we're still so happy you're here with us! Let's jump in! PRE-ORDER LOVEMAKING! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Read and Subscribe to our Substa…

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Countdown to Lovemaking 33:50

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Send us a text We wrote a book and it's coming next month! In this episode we talk about how we got here and what we hope this book will do for marriages! Let's jump in! Read and Subscribe to our Substack: We Loved Making Lovemaking https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/T…

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Pre-Party & Brain-Blown 1:06:05

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Ring our HOTLINE at 312-775-2615 and tell us your What In The Dang Heck moment, Heck Yes, Heck No, or ask for some advice! If you’ve been blessed by our podcast, we ask you to prayerfully consider supporting us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/whatinthedangheck Join us for The Rosary in a Year podcast launching January 1st! Download your free pra…

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