22 | Find DELIGHT in Sex and Marriage w/ Catholic Moral Theologian Sarah Bartel

In this episode of the Open to Life podcast, Melanie Salazar interviews Sarah Bartel, a Catholic moral theologian and sex and marriage coach. They discuss her journey into moral theology, the challenges of balancing motherhood and ministry, and misconceptions about Catholic teachings on marriage and sexuality, including marital debt. The conversation highlights the role of body literacy, fertility awareness, and Natural Family Planning (NFP) in fostering intimacy and healthy marriages. Together, they explore the dignity of women, the need for healing in embracing sexuality, and practical steps for cultivating joy, communication, and openness about sex within the Catholic community.Check out Sarah's ministry at canafeast.com 10 / 10 I DO RECOMMEND her course My Delight for Catholic Wives (and brides-to-be) Listen to Sarah's My Delight PodcastFollow Sarah on Instagram @canafeast Resources mentioned in the episode:Helpful book guides for Catholics to start talking to your children about sex by Julia Sadusky Ministry to help you heal from the obligation sex mentality Bare MarriageFREE Online Catholic Marriage Workshop The Little Way of MarriagePope Paul VI's Encyclical Humane Vitae Pope John Paul II's Encyclical Mulieris Dignitatem Pope John Paul II's Encyclical Evangelium VitaeSupport the podcast:Learn menstrual cycle, period, and fertility education for Catholics of all ages and stages at ⁠Pearl and Thistle⁠Get 15% OFF the ⁠TempDrop⁠ with my code AFOPENTOLIFEFind healing after a traumatic birth in ⁠The Dwelling Place⁠. Learn more at ⁠Loretto Wellness⁠. Immerse Yourself In All Things Pregnancy, Home Birth, and Postpartum from a Natural Christian Perspective through ⁠Embrace Birth Journey⁠Radical Birth Education: How To Have a Natural Birth — Self Paced Program. Use code MELANIE7116 for 5% OFFBuild a ⁠toxin-free baby registry⁠My favorite travel credit card