EPISODE · Jun 2, 2026 · 34 MIN
116 - You Were Made for Love: Theology of the Body pt.2
from Crash Course Catholicism · host Dr Caitlin West
What does it mean to be a human person? What does love actually look like? What does the body reveal to us about God and the meaning of life?Theology of the Body isn't just about sex. It's about what it means to be human.In this episode, we explore some of the foundational ideas that St. John Paul II returns to again and again in his catechesis. We introduce key themes including the dignity of the body, the meaning of love, JPII's famous claim that the opposite of love isn't hate: it's use.This podcast relies 100% on the generosity of listeners. If you have found these episodes helpful and would like to support the future of Crash Course Catholicism, please consider donating via the following links:Donate via PayPalSupport us on Patreon!Contact the podcast: www.caitlinwest.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/crashcoursecatholicism/References and further reading/listening/viewing:St. John Paul II:Theology of the BodyLove and ResponsibilityRedemptor HominisTheology of the Body in Simple LanguageGaudium et SpesPope Paul VI, Humanae VitaeTheology of the Body InstituteChristopher West: "What Is the Theology of the Body? | Introduction to Theology of the Body"Our Bodies Tell God's StoryGood News About Sex and MarriageThe Ask Christopher West Podcast"This is the Opposite of Love"Fr Mike Schmitz, Theology of the Body Crash Course (pdf)Theology of the Body Crash Course (video)The Thomistic Institute, "Theology of the Body: An Overview"St Paul Centre, "What's the Point of Theology of the Body? Dr. Scott Hahn Explains"
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