Ep. 153: How Theology of the Body can help you discern when to have a baby, with Jen Settle

Caitlin welcomes Director of Ongoing Spiritual Formation, Jen Settle, back to the show to discuss the complexities of family planning and the discernment process couples face when considering pregnancy. Family planning isn't easy, but you're not alone! In this episode, Caitlin and Jen explore serious reasons for avoiding pregnancy, the weight of bringing new life into the world, and practical discernment practices that can help couples navigate these family planning decisions. NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.Chapters00:00 The Journey of Family Growth05:10 The Weight of Discernment in Parenthood11:41 Understanding Serious Reasons to Avoid Pregnancy19:35 Practical Discernment Practices for CouplesShow Resources: Substack for bite sized conversations on fertility + faith: wovenfertility.substack.comTheology of the Body: tobinstitute.orgTheology of the Body 1 - head and heart immersion course: https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tob-1/Relevant episodes you may enjoy: Episode 108: Choosing a Natural Family Planning methodEpisode 110: Should we have another baby?Episode 140: Isn't Natural Family Planning a Catholic thing?Ready to learn the Creighton Model System? Now's the perfect time! You can register for the next upcoming virtual session. Register here!Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityInterested in conversations about the intersection of fertility and faith? Join us on Substack for free!Love the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! Keywords: family growth, discernment, pregnancy, serious reasons, parenting, Theology of the Body, spiritual direction, openness to life, marriage, guidance, abstinence, natural family planning, fertility awarenessSend Us a Text!Support the showOther great ways to connect with Woven Natural Fertility Care: Learn the Creighton Model System with us! Register here!Get our monthly newsletter: Get the updates!Chat about issues of fertility + faith: Substack Follow us on Instagram: @wovenfertilityWatch our episodes on YouTube: @wovenfertilityLove the content? The biggest gift you could give is to click a 5 star review and write why it was so meaningful! This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and does not constitute providing medical advice or professional services. The information provided should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease, and those seeking personal medical advice should consult with a licensed physician. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health provider regarding a medical condition. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room immediately. Neither Woven nor its staff, nor any contributor to this podcast, makes any representations, exp...