Episode 100: Back to the Basics: NFP, Marriage, and God’s Design for Love (100th Episode Special)

In this milestone 100th episode of The NFP Podcast, hosts Amy and Emily take it back to the basics—revisiting the heart of Natural Family Planning and why it matters now more than ever. Whether you’re brand new to NFP or have been practicing for years, this episode offers a fresh, grounding perspective on the beauty and purpose behind it all. Amy and Emily walk through the different methods of NFP, breaking down how they work and who they serve, while also unpacking the richness of Church teaching on marriage, openness to life, and the dignity of the human person. With honesty and encouragement, they also explore the often-overlooked call to chastity within marriage and how it strengthens intimacy, trust, and authentic love. To celebrate this special episode, they share practical resources, personal insights, and wisdom gained from their journey and conversations over the years. It’s a heartfelt return to the foundations—reminding listeners that NFP is not just a method, but a way of living that reflects God’s design for love and life. Resources: 1. Method resources: https://www.factsaboutfertility.org/what-is-charting/ 2. Find a doctor: https://mycatholicdoctor.com/ 3. NFP USCCB: https://www.usccb.org/topics/natural-family-planning 4. Humanae Vitae: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html 5. Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://www.vatican.va/content/catechism/en/part_three/section_two/chapter_two/article_6/iii_the_love_of_husband_and_wife.html 6. NFP Podcast Episode with Fr. Mark Yavarone: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zBapmVKq5DXx4sJogL709?si=kcZdw5DfRfeCl1pU47rNNA