Episode 172: Natural family planning rules are made to be broken, named, and baptized.

Craig and Jonah discuss the progress in Craig’s household with the new Natural Family Method, the Marquette Method. They discuss NFP in postpartum situations as cycles eventually return. Craig and his wife have been learning the Marquette method, a natural family planning technique, which they have found successful. They have enjoyed its design for transitioning postpartum. Craig explained the rules of the new cycle and the use of a fertility monitor, stating that there is a 10-day window before the start of the next cycle or the first day that the monitor measures high, whichever comes first. He clarified that low readings are safe, high readings indicate approaching ovulation, and peak readings should be avoided. Craig also discussed the challenges of unpredictable fertility in their 40s and acknowledged the role of patience, perseverance, and motivation in trying to avoid pregnancy. Craig discussed Mrs. uncharted’s perception that he couldn’t hold out for the entire abstinence period. He expressed feeling conflicted about defending his honor and missing opportunities. Craig discussed his experiences with Natural Family Planning (NFP), highlighting how it has improved his marriage. He expressed his fears about his wife's increased involvement and understanding of the PMAS process, but also acknowledged that the increased frequency of intimacy has led to a change in desire for both parties. Craig also shared that he used to hate NFP, but now appreciates the care and support it has brought to his marriage. He emphasized the importance of communication in understanding and addressing the needs of men in a relationship. He highlighted that men's intimacy needs are often overlooked and that communication is crucial for understanding how to help a woman with her mental load. Craig also stressed the importance of fulfilling one's partner's love language and expressed hope that their videos could help change people's perspectives on intimacy. He also mentioned the possibility of involving a woman's perspective in their future content to better resonate with the female audience. Section 2363: http://www.scborromeo.org/ccc/para/2368.htm The Uncharted Catholic Man is a podcast hosted by two Catholic men, husbands, and fathers. Craig and Jonah describe and discuss their own personal experiences, observations, questions, concerns, and struggles to understand and live out the Catholic Church’s moral teachings with respect to marriage and sexuality. We believe in strengthening marriages and families through communication, mercy, and understanding. We attempt to be faithful to the Church’s teaching, and offer guidance and support to Catholic couples trying to faithfully and fully live out their marriages. #catholicpodcast #unchartedcatholicman #nfp #naturalfamilyplanning #marriage #catholicmarriage #abstinence #theologyofthebody #catechism #catholiccatechism #humanaevitae #contraception #chastity #faithfullness #catholic #catechism #catechismofcatholicchurch #baltimorecatechism; #magisterium #pope #humanaevitae #humanlife #endsofmarriage