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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 44 MIN

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from Word Made Fresh · host Theology of the Body Institute

In this episode, the guys dive into the "language of the body," wrestling with those visual moments that often speak louder than words. They bridge the gap between rock stars and classical art, debating everything from Bono’s "blurry lines" of intimacy on stage to the profound symbolism hidden in plain sight at the Vatican.The heart of the conversation centers on the striking "Chastity" sculpture in Saint Peter’s Basilica. Why would a statue representing chastity be a bare-breasted woman? They break down the paradox of this figure—one breast veiled, the other uncovered—holding a unicorn horn and a flower. It’s a provocative "gesture" meant to invite us into the deeper mystery of the virtue, far beyond simple modesty.From JP2’s silent prayers at the Wailing Wall to the "king of the gesture" lifting his jacket at the Super Bowl, this episode is a deep dive into how our bodies convey truth. Are you ready to get recalibrated? Subscribe and join the journey.🎙️ Word Made Fresh Links: 🎵 Listen WMF on Spotify 📍 Tour Dates Christopher West: 📸⁠ Instagram⁠ 🔵 ⁠Facebook⁠ 🎤 ⁠Ask Christopher West Podcast⁠Mike Mangione: 🎵 Mike's Music ▶️ YouTube  📸 ⁠Instagram⁠ 🎸 ⁠Mike's website⁠ 🗺️ ⁠Mike's tour⁠Bill Donaghy: 📸 ⁠Instagram⁠Theology of the Body Institute Resources: 🔥 ⁠3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on the TOB⁠ 💬 Text TOB to (404) 647-7682 ⚡️ ⁠Support us & get access to leading TOB formation⁠ 📚 ⁠Course schedule⁠ 🏔️ ⁠Pilgrimages⁠ 🛍️ ⁠Store⁠

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