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
Catholic married women, have you ever thought that you might have limiting beliefs about sex in your marriage?
Have you ever envisioned that you could experience sex with your husband as
- nourishing
- comforting
- rejuvenating
- delightful
- playful
- tender
- sweet
- wild
- and so much more!
What gets in the way of these positive types of experiences? Obstacles can include an obligation sex mindset, lack of emotional connection, ignorance, or spousal selfishness. When obstacles are removed and problems are solved, sex can be so beautiful in a wide variety of positive ways.
Sarah helps expand your thoughts about what can be possible in sex–all based in Catholic teaching.
Want to learn 10 Truths for Good Sex for Catholic Wives?
https://canafeast.com/10truths
Sources mentioned in this episode:
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 2362 ”'The acts in marriage by which the intimate and chaste union of the spouses takes place are noble and honorable; the truly human performance of these acts fosters the self-giving they signify and enriches the spouses in joy and gratitude.' Sexuality is a source of joy and pleasure: 'The Creator himself . . . established that in the [generative] function, spouses should experience pleasure and enjoyment of body and spirit. Therefore, the spouses do nothing evil in seeking this pleasure and enjoyment. They accept what the Creator has intended for them. At the same time, spouses should know how to keep themselves within the limits of just moderation.'”
- Ruth Buezis, Awaken Love: The Truth About Sex That Will Transform Your Marriage(Protestant author, so use your Catholic filter. Don't masturbate or use birth control, even if she talks about it in the book. Her mindset advice is great.)
- Dave Ramsey, Financial Peace University and Total Money Makeover (Evangelical Protestant)
- Excellent Catholic personal finance advice, check out our friends Jonathan and Amanda Teixeira's content at WalletWin.com (try their Budget Reset) and The Catholic Money Podcast
🌸 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
Want to learn 10 Truths for Good Sex for Catholic Wives?
https://canafeast.com/10truths
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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