My Delight with Sarah Bartel
My Delight with Sarah Bartel
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Ladies, have you been wondering what is allowed for Catholic married couples in the bedroom? Do you want to know how can you make it better when you come together with your husband? Are you seeking help in creating a happy, healthy, holy life of marital intimacy that is mutually satisfying and delightful? Do you want to know more about what it means to care for our unique, God-designed sexuality as women so that we thrive? Join in these honest, woman-to-woman conversations hosted by Sarah Bartel, moral theologian and Catholic sex + marriage coach. "Sexuality... concerns the innermost being of the human person as such." -Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2361“Sexuality is a source of joy and pleasure: The Creator himself ... established that in the genitive function, spouses should experience pleasure and enjoyment of body and spirit. Therefore, the spouses do nothing evil in seeking this pleasure and enjoyment.” Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2362
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The podcast delves into topics surrounding marital intimacy, sexuality, and relationships, with episodes focusing on improving communication, understanding Catholic teachings on sexuality, and enhancing physical and emotional connection in marriage. Recent episodes include discussions on the My Delight course and practical skills for enriching marital life.
You are not broken!
The culture is broken. Your expectations may be skewed. But God designed your feminine sexuality to flourish in marriage if it is honored and nurtured appropriately.
This show is for Catholic women who want to know how to enjoy sex in marriage. This show helps you learn how to create a positive view of sexuality and your body in line with Catholic teaching and ALSO gain practical knowledge, tips, and scripts. If you want to know more about what it means to care for your unique, God-designed sexuality as women –so that you can thrive in your sex life in marriage and help change the culture–join in these honest, woman-centered conversations hosted by Sarah Bartel, moral theologian and Catholic sex + marriage coach.
“Sexuality is a source of joy and pleasure: The Creator himself … established that in the genitive function, spouses should experience pleasure and enjoyment of body and spirit. Therefore, the spouses do nothing evil in seeking this pleasure and enjoyment.” –Catechism of the Catholic Church, 2362
It helps the bad times feel more bearable.
It makes the good times even more joyful.
Encouragement is magic for your marriage relationship.
In this episode, Sarah shares how Nathan's encouragement transformed her late nights staying up creating her Catholic French language course, French with St. Thérèse.
Learn five aspects to becoming a better encourager in your marriage, and learn what NOT to do when your husband or wife is struggling.
1. Know you are aligned with the voice of God's affirming love. The enemy's voice is harsh and critical. The Lord's voice is gentle, loving, and encouraging. You are a conduit of that love when you encourage your husband or wife.
2. You have to have a hopeful, positive big-picture perspective on the future rooted in God's goodness and ultimate victory.
3. You can boost your encouragement powers by layering on helpful practical gestures, such as bringing them a tea. Show you support what they're trying to do by pitching in to support them tangibly in some way.
4. Be specific in your affirmations. ”You are amazing!” is a great start; ”You handled that specific situation really well” is even better. Point to their specific victories and achievements, even if they are internal victories. ”You kept your cool while you got that done. That was admirable!”
5. Give comfort. Reassurance can keep a spiral from getting out of hand.
Wives, do you dismiss your husband's encouragement to you? Learn to graciously receive and believe the encouragement and reassurance he offers you. Learn to ask for this if you're not getting it. These are choices you can make.
Learn how and why to avoid sabotaging encouragement by offering unsolicited practical advice.
Interested in taking French with St. Thérèse this summer? A backdoor is open, if you or your teens want to slip in!
🌸 free online Catholic marriage workshop: the Little Way of Marriage
Learn how to do little marriage-building skills with great love, inspired by St. Thérèse, the Little Flower, and her holy parents, Sts. Louis and Zélie Martin!
MORE RESOURCES
Free Enhancing Marital Intimacy Guide for Catholic Women: 9 Skills for Body, Mind, and Spirit (for married and engaged women)
Do you want to know what is allowed for Catholics in the bedroom? The ”What's Allowed List” answers 20+ questions about what is licit and illicit. ($10)
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