What St. John Paul II Taught Us About Marriage, Sex & Raising Kids

Are we raising our children to understand what real love is, or are we allowing the culture to define it for them? Marriage, parenting, sexuality, suffering, and raising Catholic children in today's world are not easy topics. But St. John Paul II gave us an incredible vision of what it means to love, to be human, and to live a life centered on Jesus Christ. In this episode of The Catholic Couple Podcast , Bobby and Katie Fredericksen sit down with Catholic authors, speakers, and parents Bobby and Jackie Angel to discuss their new book, The JPII Field Guide: An 8-Day Retreat with St. John Paul the Great , published by Ave Maria Press. Drawing from the life and teachings of St. John Paul II, we explore how Catholic couples can strengthen their marriages, raise children in the faith, navigate difficult conversations, and discover the beauty of God's plan for love and the human person. If you're married, raising kids, or trying to build a Christ-centered family in today's culture, this is a conversation you won't want to miss! IN THIS EPISODE, WE DISCUSS: St. John Paul II's lasting influence on marriage, family, and Catholic life. Theology of the Body and what it teaches about love, human dignity, sexuality, and God's plan for our bodies. How Catholic parents can talk to their children about sex, chastity, relationships, and the meaning of authentic love. Building a strong Catholic marriage when life gets difficult. Helping children develop their Catholic identity in a culture that often contradicts their faith. How to navigate suffering, disappointment, and difficult seasons while continuing to trust God. The importance of teaching our children that love involves sacrifice, commitment, and self-gift. Practical ways families can grow in hope, joy, charity, courage, forgiveness, prayerfulness, zeal, and trust. How the example of St. John Paul II can help us become better spouses, parents, and disciples of Jesus Christ. Bobby and Jackie share insights about living the Catholic faith through the ordinary joys and challenges of marriage and family life. This isn't just about understanding Catholic teaching. It's about putting that teaching into practice in our homes, marriages, and relationships. 📚 BOOKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED The JPII Field Guide: An 8-Day Retreat with St. John Paul the Great By Bobby Angel and Jackie Angel | Ave Maria Press https://www.avemariapress.com/products/the-jpii-field-guide The Frassati Field Guide: An 8-Day Ascent to Heroic Virtue By Bobby Angel | Ave Maria Press https://www.avemariapress.com/collections/small-group-resources/products/the-frassati-field-guide Memorize Scripture: Simple Steps to Pray, Ponder, and Practice God's Word By Jackie Angel | Ave Maria Press https://www.avemariapress.com/products/memorize-scripture 🎙️ Memorize Scripture Podcast with Jackie Angel https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/memorize-scripture/id1724578640 More from Bobby & Jackie Angel: https://jackieandbobby.com/ Ave Maria Press: https://www.avemariapress.com/ 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Parents, we want to hear from you! What has been the hardest part about raising your children in the Catholic faith today? Is it talking a

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