Episode 241: Which is Worse for Marriage: Other Acts Between Spouses or Soul Crushing Abstinence?

03:03 This is THE issue for 99% of married Catholics using NFP 03:54 What is "tight NFP"? 07:13 Who is "we" when referring to the Church? 12:38 The conjugal act must be procreative "in kind" 13:14 "bodily complementarity" vs. 69? 13:37 Why must Married people ONLY engage in the conjugal act? 18:00 Does 2352 of the Catechism cover "other acts"? 19:35 Is abstinence contrary to the purpose of marriage? 22:48 Are "other acts" harmful to the marriage and children? 25:23 Is abstinence really better for your marriage than "other acts"? 28:37 "Why don't you guys have priests on your show?" 30:15 Does the Church "legislate" morality or "discover" moral truths? 32:00 A recurring plea for NFP help 35:49 Compare other acts to the conjugal act or "soul crushing abstinence"? 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. If you’d like to reach us, please use our LinkTree https://linktr.ee/unchartedcatholicman or just send us an email [email protected] #catholicpodcast #unchartedcatholicman #nfp #naturalfamilyplanning #marriage #catholicmarriage #abstinence #theologyofthebody #catechism #catholiccatechism #humanaevitae #contraception #chastity #faithfullness #catholic #catechism #magisterium #pope #humanaevitae #humanlife #confession #mercy #2352 #intimacy #licit #masturbation