Often, challenges arise in the family and in the parish that touch on Catholic teaching about marriage and sexuality, and parents, spouses, parish staff, and pastors need the resources to support living out the faith in these important matters. Suzanne and Sarah put this resource guide together to put at your fingertips various ministries, professionals, books, websites, and movies that support living out the Catholic call to life-giving love, chastity, and respect for God's plan for man, woman, marriage and family. Want more specifics? Contact us and we will do our best to connect you with what you need!

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2019 Joy of Life Conference Talks Bundle

Jason Kidd: Why and How to Protect Your Kids From Porn, 44:39 minutes
Pope Paul VI prophetically foretold that women would be increasingly objectified if contraception were
to be widely accepted. Jason shares shocking statistics about how this prediction has unfolded in the
porn industry and its harmful effects on children, on the brain, and on relationships. He also shares
practical tips and strategies for protecting your family from porn’s dangers.

Kristine Mauss: Theology of the Body and Authentic Love, 28:37 minutes
The Theology of the Body points the way to authentic love and a whole and holy sexuality. Kristine
shares this compelling vision of the beauty of God’s plan for love, marriage, and sexuality in a dynamic
way. She makes St. John Paul II’s groundbreaking teachings clear with relatable examples and images
that speak to the heart. Find out more about her ministry, Theology of the Body Northwest, at
tobnw.org.

Ashley McCullough, ARNP: Unlocking the Science of Fertility, 42:20minutes
This presentation on the facts of fertility reveals the beautiful design of healthy fertility, reveals research
on the mechanisms, effectiveness rates, and harmful side-effects of major contraceptive methods, and
explains how natural family planning (NFP) is an effective and healthy alternative. She highlights
statistics comparing the effectiveness of different methods of NFP, how different methods work, and
discusses their pros and cons.

Noreen McEntee Hobson, The Culture, Women, Contraception and Abortion, 29:49 minutes
How does contraception impact the view of women in the culture? This talk presents reflections from
Noreen’s own experience as a pro-life organizer and contemporary woman exploring the link between
the contraceptive mentality and abortion. As a media-savvy cultural observer, she also advocates for
respecting women’s feminine genius without forcing them to alter fundamental aspects of their nature.

Dr. Sarah Bartel, Women, the Pill, and the Culture of Life, 45:26 minutes
Sarah looks at the 19th chapter of the Gospel of Matthew, where she draws connections between Jesus’
radical teachings about marriage, welcoming children, and the cost of discipleship. She highlights the
union of man, woman, marriage, sex, and procreation in God’s plan and the ways that the Sexual
Revolution “puts asunder” what “God has joined.” She highlights the urgent need for the feminine
genius, introducing the example of the Nigerian founder of Culture of Life-Africa, Obianuju Ekeocha, and
concludes with reflections on several key points from Humanae vitae.