Christopher West on Sex, God, Beauty, and the Theology of the Body

[@sabrinabaker479]

I don't think I've ever left a comment on a KZbin video before, but I just need to say how profoundly life changing this episode was for me. From the beginning, I was just captivated by the wisdom and beauty that Christopher shared - so much so that I became Catholic shortly after. I was Evangelical my whole life and recently married my husband who is Catholic. I was so stubborn for so long and uneducated about the truth of Catholicism, and Jesus used this talk to soften my heart. I am forever grateful. It was an incredible jumping off point for me to understand just how deep Catholic theology really is and seeing Scripture in a much richer way. It opened my eyes to the wonder and awe of the Church, and I am truly forever grateful. I have re-watched this several times since and I am still learning new things every time. Thank you both for your incredible work. You are truly changing lives!

[@friedawells6860]

Wow! Praise God! In case you aren't aware, Christopher West has a great podcast through the Theology of the Body Institute. It's called the Ask Christopher West podcast. That podcast has been a really blessing to me, and I cannot recommend it enough!

[@Bofo12]

Give thanks to the Lord for He is good and His mercy endures forever!

[@sjm9876]

God bless you! Praying for blessings for you and your husband and a beautiful life together ❤

[@AnhNguyen-wd2iq]

Amen!

[@kathleenorourke7330]

This is so great to see! I love this one too and I come back to watch every so often, as I find it so profound and uplifting. Amazing to see your comment here, it's inspiring. Praise God!

[@andrewosterloh2244]

Wow.. these last two interviews have been life-changing. I found myself amazed that I finished a three hour interview and wishing that it were even longer. I'm a teenager, and I'm just sitting here tearing up at the honesty and depth of the conversation in this video. I'll hold on to the lessons I've learned in this video for the rest of my life, and I hope it'll have a positive impact on myself, my friends, my family, my girlfriend. Thank you for this.

[@serenity2228]

Praise the lord!

[@josephkoob8370]

Another Roman Catholic teenager here. :) (this is my Dad's account lol)

[@Clickybux]

You are very blessed to have access to such wisdom at such a young age hold on to these moments like pearls of wisdom dear brother 🙂

[@VirgoBirrane]

I wish I had access to content like this when I was a teen...God bless you 🙏

[@PsychoBible]

Awesome man. If you want to dig in more, do the Theology of the Body Institute's free online virtual conference this weekend!

[@xrendezv0usx]

this conversation led to me having a full blown mystical experience. I am not a new Christian but this time I hit a different level of opening my heart to Jesus. He opened my heart to Him like a lover and filled me with his love. I saw that my gluttony is a corruption of my God gifted hunger for Him. I saw that my lust is a corruption of my God gifted desire for Him and His Beauty. I saw that my drug abuse is a corruption of my God gifted desire to escape earth and go back to Him in heaven, and to be high in the Holy Spirit and one with my Creator. Praise God. Thank you so much for your openness and vulnerability. Jesus reached out to me through this conversation. I cannot express to you two beautiful souls how meaningful this video is to me. I am a Christian all my life but this video opened my heart to a whole different kind of Love, the kind of Love I have been searching for my entire life. Thank you thank you thank you! Thank you Jesus

[@friedawells6860]

Beautiful! In case you don't know, Christopher West has an *amazing* podcast with the Theology of the Body Institute. It's called the "Ask Christopher West" podcast co-hosted by his lovely wife. It has been such a blessing to me and I cannot recommend it enough!

[@whenpiratesattack]

Eight months later, how are things going?

[@xrendezv0usx]

@whenpiratesattack thanks for bringing this post back to my attention- what a moment and what a journey! Since then I've been praying daily and reading the Word. During my holy hour of prayer the Lord asked me to go take Communion, so I went to a few different churches (starting with catholic churches) to take Communion. Eventually I found myself a home church where I could see the presence of the Holy Spirit, which was a nondenominational church, and I got baptized again and have been attending regularly since. Also just after my "mystical experience" (which I now know was an anointing of the Holy Spirit) and return to the Lord, my father's health took a turn for the worst and he unfortunately passed away. This was very difficult for me, and I was howling like a wounded animal. But the Lord comforted me greatly, and He covered me with His Love. I realized that His timing is perfect, because He called me back to Him just before my dad died and I needed Him most. Spiritually, things haven't been easy. I thought that He would deliver me completely and my sins would go away altogether, but I am still a sinner. I still fall and stumble. I was hoping that it wouldn't be like that, that something would click and I would no longer desire evil, but my heart is wicked and I keep messing up. The difference is that now instead of turning away from God in shame when I keep falling short, I just keep coming back to Him every time. I repent every time, no matter how sheepish I feel, and surrender to Him completely, and He never reprimands me but always fills me with His love. So I am spiritually still an infant, still struggling to carry my cross. But the Lord is with me, and He has blessed me to stay very close to Him since I first posted ^

[@msblanqui1]

​@@xrendezv0usxwow. Thanks for sharing

[@betrion7]

@xrendezv0usx nice. You can't take communion in the Catholic church if you're not a Catholic though. You should have talked to a preist and asked about it. That said, I'm glad you found a church you liked. 🙏

[@greypilgrim1649]

PWA has become Joe rogan for Catholics. Beautiful studio and guests

[@pintswithaquinas]

Ah, thanks, man!

[@nemgyuri]

Minus the cultural relativist mma commentator

[@Uctus8]

@@pintswithaquinas pride comes before the fall

[@markpellittieri1696]

@@pintswithaquinas When is Joe gonna invite you on... Knowing how he feels about Catholicism, that would be quite the conversation...

[@FranekLuc]

@@pintswithaquinas Time to invite Joe Rogan :D

[@MaryCWeaver]

The best Pints episode ever.

[@pintswithaquinas]

Wow, thanks!

[@stickfigure820]

@@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices MuhahahuhaHAHAHhahahahahhaHHAHHAHHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@claymcdermott718]

@@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices I’m not reading all that.

[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

@@stickfigure820 “Woe to you who LAUGH now, for you will mourn and weep. Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for their ancestors did the same things to the false prophets.” Luke 6:25

[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

@@claymcdermott718 If it is true that there are none so blind as those who don’t WANT to see, and none so deaf as those who don’t WANT to hear, then surely, there are none so ignorant as those who don’t WANT to learn the truth.🤫

[@lindaharper2870]

The discussion about being messy equals being unloved was a lightbulb moment for me. My obsession with neatness has caused my family anxiety and pain and I now realise that I need to pray about what has caused me to be this way. I can hardly type for the years streaming down my face. Thanks for sharing gentleman

[@mylittlefleur5948]

I was exactly the same. I learned as I was growing up that being tidy pleased my parents. As a result I listened to the lie that you have to be “productive to be valuable”. Reading “Unbound” by Catholic author Neal Lozano changed my life!!! I can’t recommend it enough.

[@lindaharper2870]

@@mylittlefleur5948 thanks for there recommendation! Will def hunt for it xx

[@verum-in-omnibus1035]

I hear you Linda...Just don’t become the slobbish priest in the story who seemingly has no respect for anyone nor anything, total lack of decorum.

[@sabinesfamily]

@@lindaharper2870 that was so powerful. I have listened to that portion about the priest several times. My mom and grandmother were German and they really did/do equate cleanliness with godliness. It is very toxic in parenting. :-( I loved what Mr. West said about the uber-messy priest: something about it was a window into a man who didn't wear a mask and knew he was loved! I loved how JPII reached out to him even though he hadn't answered his letters. How many times have I needed a loved one to reach out to me just one more time?

[@janetharrison9807]

But I also think being neat reflects self respect to some degree. But I have also learned not to stress my children when the house is messy

[@kaithompson3074]

I listened to this podcast in the car while i was driving and it struck me that in a few short weeks i am to marry my beautiful bride and that it is my duty to show her the love of Christ as her groom. I grew up Christian and have been familiar with the bride/bridegroom relationship of Christ and the church since i was little, however, i never put it together that I, as the groom symbolize Christ. I began to cry, not just some tears but really sobbing as i drove, because how can I with all my flaws and sin represent the love of Christ to my bride? O, my Lord, Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner.

[@serenity2228]

My gosh, I'm 3/4 of the way through and this has to be the most profound and edifying episode of the show I've seen to date. God bless you both and both of your families!

[@alexvatoussis6001]

This conversation was incredible. The way that they reverberated off of each other made this conversation so profound. This touched me in a way that I hadn’t expected it to, and for that I can only say thank you and God bless.

[@Swordbringer]

As a Protestant, this was the most beautiful depiction of the gospel and it’s practicality for us. I pray that I can be free from my bondage to old ways of porn, and continue to be in the reality of the divine mystery, “Jesus my apple tree”

[@oambitiousone7100]

Christopher West’s channel has become a regular one for me. He does short tidbits, easy to listen to, and he has a engaging presentation, voice etc.

[@lupsy54]

I just subscribed a few days ago, it’s great! It needs more subscribers, the lessons are amazing!

[@dianemead4649]

I am 80....born and raised a Catholic... 12 yrs. In Catholic elementary and H.S. i had a good Catholic upbringing in the 40's and 50's. I am truly blessed....how many Catholics, these days, can even come close to having my experience., don't be so hard on Matt!!! He is a young convert and still has alot to learn. He loves God and his religion and that will surely get him to heaven. God bless him and his family. DMM. OHIO

[@jeremiahrachelalexander819]

Spiritual Direction, counseling, and confession have helped me grow so much closer to God.

[@retrohippy7461]

Christopher West is such an excellent conversationalist. He always comes back to the points he deviates from and ties up loose ends in such a great way.

[@thatcatholicghost7389]

I really agree with Christopher West on the "sex bad" attitude. I think there's a lot of truth in how he phrases it. Nobody in the Catholic church ever told me that sex is bad, and yet I felt deeply guilty over the fact that I always felt like every chastity talk or homily or confession guide implies that, first of all, you have to dissect your conscience about your sexuality with painstaking care, and second of all, sex -- in marriage -- is mainly for producing children and not sinning gravely outside of marriage. I am not saying that these things are wrong, but without the idea that sexuality is an expression of the person and his pre-conscious and innate need to love and be loved, that it is spiritual/psychological AS WELL AS physical, this communicates a very negative or at least fear-based atmosphere around sex, even if you say that technically it's not bad. Your first interview with Christopher a couple of years back actually really helped me. I was very very Catholic and very ashamed by the fact that, deep down, I felt like crying at every chastity talk because I felt something integral was missing.

[@briansardinas1359]

I struggled with the "sex bad" attitude in much of the same way you described. But almost paradoxically I turned to debauchery to numb the guilt. I think this is why Matt hasn't perceived how pervasive this is. Lewdness can be a symptom of a negative attitude towards sex. I'm much better now having discovered the TOB. This was my turning point in being able to turn over my wounded sexuality to Christ.

[@stephenbean1264]

I repeatedly find that I need to be reminded that Christ's love is present even in my sewage smelling broken self. Thank you for this edifying conversation and this beautiful example of godly men being open and honest with each other.

[@mylittlefleur5948]

I struggle with perfectionism and a need to be tidy and ordered. I learned this behaviour from childhood as it bought my fathers attention and respect. As a result I listened to the foundational lie “I have to be productive to be valuable”. The book “unbound” by Catholic man Neal Lozano changed my life.

[@clairemeanslight8627]

I am the exact same way!

[@YiriUbic3793]

That man is not Catholic

[@oxanalim8819]

This episode was so profound and enriching in the realness and truthfulness in which you guys conversed. I am so proud to be Catholic, what a beautiful faith❤️

[@manifold1476]

How delightful must it feel to be on the same wavelength as these two brainwashed individuals who are talking like idiots because of a TOTALLY UNEXAMINED GULLIBILITY regarding a proposition of a non-existent idea in the sky.

[@briansardinas1359]

@@manifold1476 of all the things you could choose to be today you chose to be a jackass. Why?

[@mortensimonsen1645]

@@manifold1476 I must admit you put me off for a minute there. But then joy overflowed the anger - how glad I am to understand these words that do not make sense to you. It is wonderful tidings!

[@mortensimonsen1645]

@Paul Freeman I am more sane than you

[@c.maciel4828]

This is, perhaps, the single most important talk on Theology of the Body that I've ever listened to. Thank you, Matt and Christopher for bringing that up! God bless you!

[@petertrausch3245]

How do I like this video twice?!! 🙏🏼😂 Praise be to God!!

[@lorrainepec7577]

Now listening to it the second time around with my husband!

[@danieldefonce]

Amen. Great avatar by the way. Long live the Jedi

[@Thestorbob]

My heart feels three times as light after watching this.

[@jacobgauvin2052]

This might be my favorite episode of PWA ever. They’re both so genuine, honest and intentional. Christopher West speaks beautifully, with love and compassion and Matt is just awesome and humble but also hilarious. Looking into the Theology of The Body has changed, reinvigorated and deepened my faith. Thanks be to God and to both you guys.

[@chivihoule4564]

Yes! Yes! Yes! The long authentic conversations are the best! It is a retreat from home. Leaves me with that "on fire" spirit that we get when walking out of a great retreat.

[@theresawubker5433]

Christopher West should be invited into every church with this message. Loving this podcast!

[@versatilelord8893]

He really should!

[@megandevose7631]

I am watching this 2 months later... I am in tears. What a beautiful conversation. Can't wait to share with my husband!

[@judithlopezgonzalez3871]

I did not want this conversation to ever end... feeds me with hunger OMG

[@maryshannon7551]

After my fiancé died . I found a ring with an inscription of “I am my beloved’s and He is mine.” I was so angry that God was telling me this . I kept saying but Jesus I need a beloved with skin on. It is not easy to fall in love... and remain completely in love with God. I think that is why I am still not married. Icons or Idols! It is far too easy to get it wrong, even when I want to love God the most. I had a friend from Ireland say to me,” If there were no bad women there would be no bad men. I have never thought I could ever be good enough .So who sees my soul besides God? And who sees my body (without plastic) and can remain in-love.

[@michaelreyes2758]

Thank you so much for being vulnerable. I just want to say, a lot of my brokenness comes from a past pornography addiction. And how I viewed women in that addiction and how I still struggle hurts people, most especially my current fiancée. I beg my fiancée not to get plastic surgery or even entertain the idea because she sometimes does. And part of that insecurity comes from my brokenness and fearing comparison of her to the women I objectified in the past, and part of her desire for surgery comes from her own brokenness and internalizing the expectations of the world. All this to say, I love her more than any human on this earth, and it is my true deepest desire for her to not change the wonderful way she was made in any way. I don’t know if you’re called to singleness or marriage in the future. But I’m just sharing that it is my heart that I love my fiancée’s appearance and God-given beauty even more the way she is than if she were to get cosmetic surgery, and I don’t think I am the only person to feel that way. You are definitely in my prayers tonight. Thank you for sharing

[@maryshannon7551]

@@michaelreyes2758 thank you for the prayers. It is too many years of incompletes. I am not sure what the plan God has for me. Or if He will ever make it clear. I do need Him to fan the flame and make it plain. I was at one time passionate and fearless. Or maybe just young and naive. I don’t want to live a life unfinished.

[@traddymom4368]

My God is a jealous God. He wants you for His own. Love God first and foremost and then you will know if you were meant to marry. God first.

[@maryshannon7551]

I do put Him first. And please be careful with my heart . I deeply loved my fiancé.

[@maryshannon7551]

He would tease me saying “What man can compete with Jesus.” He knew my love for God.

[@Lorddavian0]

I love the band Needtobreathe, and their song "Who Am I" really highlights God's love for us. Especially at around 20:30 I thought of the lyrics "I'm a trainwreck, I'm a mess, you see the best and the worst of me, still I can't imagine that I've earned your trust, I don't understand where your love comes from." When we allow ourselves to live without that mask, we allow ourselves to be loved unconditionally. Matt, Christopher, Idk if you'll read this but thank you for helping me to see how dearly I am loved by Him and how badly I need Him. Sincerely, Bran

[@mariannastevenson9974]

This interview is solid! Even listening to the latest Christopher West talk. I wanted to listen to the original. I am completely floored!❤️🔥🙏🏻

[@LHiggins925]

One of my favorite videos of yours! I led a class on Theology of the Body at my church this summer, and so many women there said more people need to study Saint Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. One person walked away and said the topic of sex didn’t apply to her, but it’s so much more than that! This has greatly helped me as a new convert! Thanks be to God!

[@elizabethspaulding1702]

Wow. “Nard nard” imagery had me in tears. Absolutely beautiful

[@carlosd4881]

Hey Matt, remember whenever you interviewed Christopher West in the Matt Fradd show. You used to interrupt your guests whenever they were talking, good old times haha. You have come a long way, God has done great things through you!

[@L.i.s.a....]

it was the coffee... lol

[@Squidzilla568]

"Criticism will crush you, and praise will raise you." I am feeling so convicted by this! Yes, yes, yes.

[@Squidzilla568]

"When we run from our shame, we legitimize its claims against us"

[@Squidzilla568]

"Grace perfects nature"

[@Watermaid55]

This podcast was such a blessing for me, as a mother with an adult child or two, who seem to be truly struggling with their relationships, this gave me hope.

[@friedawells6860]

In case you don't know, Christopher West has an *amazing* podcast with the Theology of the Body Institute. It's called the "Ask Christopher West" podcast co-hosted by his lovely wife. It has been such a blessing to me and I cannot recommend it enough!

[@rebeccadampier1993]

I just watched this whole episode today. I'm not Catholic, but I am Christian. I have been following Matt's and Chris's ministries for awhile now and I've been very blessed by these brothers in Christ. In this episode's conversation I have received answer to prayer in a very profound way, and I am deeply thankful.

[@intedominesperavi6036]

I just watched the first hour and a half, and you talked about nearly everything I think about these days. God really has awakened love in me.

[@tylersweet481]

This podcast was exactly what I need in my life. Thank you both from the bottom of my heart. You have done Christ's work and have helped change my life.

[@friedawells6860]

In case you don't know, Christopher West has an *amazing* podcast with the Theology of the Body Institute. It's called the "Ask Christopher West" podcast co-hosted by his lovely wife. It has been such a blessing to me and I cannot recommend it enough!

[@eterranova]

I can’t get enough of your interviews with Christopher West! You both are so honest and vulnerable and I leave each interview full of hope and insights that I do my best to spread through my family and people in my life. ❤

[@ronnadelle]

The honesty n authentic these guys have been a blessing! TOB is beginning to make sense! Remember your own dignity n continue the healing experiences!

[@Maryaryaryaryyayaya]

You know it’s going to be amazing when it’s a 3 hour long interview!

[@kristinwannemuehler9757]

"I think, therefore, I am...whatever I think I am." Great, but terrifying revelation.

[@wordsbyruthie]

I have to walk 10mins everyday from my hostel to college and back. Usually i walk with my friends, but sometimes i have to walk alone. And one day i opened this long discussion and have been listening to this for the past few weeks and what a blessing that was. This was a very important topic for me. I learnt a lot and i see this episode as a gift to me from our God. Thank you.

[@friedawells6860]

In case you don't know, Christopher West has an *amazing* podcast with the Theology of the Body Institute. It's called the "Ask Christopher West" podcast co-hosted by his lovely wife. It has been such a blessing to me and I cannot recommend it enough! He puts out one episode every week, and I usually listen to it while I do the dishes at home :)

[@wordsbyruthie]

@@friedawells6860 i do know about it. But thanku for taking the time to respond.

[@ericnoack4152]

I am listening to this for the third time, and plan to share it along with the bullet points that I have pulled out this third time listening, at the 3 minute break, I have bullet points of over 1850 words that resonated with me. We are so blessed to able to listen again and again. This is fantastic. Thank God for both of you!

[@sabinesfamily]

This episode deserves good bullet points!

[@fernandoramos617]

@ericnoack4152 HNY2024 my brethren. I am getting ready for my second run this weekend myself. I started listening to this on New Year's Eve 2023 and finished it on New Year's Day the first time. I just told my 21 yr old son about it. So many nuggets of wisdom I have to come back. God bless !!

[@juleske5708]

I cannot believe 😮 how relevant this talk is today!! ✝️✝️✝️🕊️

[@jonboatwright7777]

I fell asleep with another video playing and wearing earbuds. This came up on auto play. It was weaving in and out of my sleep. This passionate discussion really got my attention. I agree with so much of it. God bless.

[@joeypangparra5348]

This episode can change the world. Absolutely powerful. Amen

[@celestebowwen7545]

Holy crap, this episode is so so good. Thank you so much for the realness of this conversation.

[@Clickybux]

I went and heard Christopher West talk in 2004 in Sydney, watching this makes me feel old lol I can't believe the energy and passion he still has!!

[@vivachristorey4777]

Thank you, you two. This discussion was deep and rewarding, yet so simple to understand. Repent and turn to Jesus because he meets us where we are. Only look vertically for identity because God is our creator and loves us so much we can't even fathom. Thank you, also for the catechesis that so many of us have not gotten, as well as, the Church History that is so important to understand in how much God loves us. THIS message that you two have given have answered so many questions in my own life in my walk with Jesus and consoling His Sacred Heart. I can't thank you two enough.

[@zerimaryar]

Apologies on my initial public comment - So many thanks to both of you from a former Lighthouse Catholic Media division manager- As I listened all the way to the end before any other comments- thanks for sharing that we are in a dark place as the bride's blemishes are on full display. As you finished, I thought of what Cardinal George told us at one of our lighthouse conferences " everyone forgets- Yes, I said 'I will die in bed, my successor will die in prison, and his successor will die a martyr in the public square', but then I said ' and Christians, like we have throughout civilization, will pick up the pieces and rebuild society'. Thank you both - May God continue to bless your work in His vineyard!

[@fluffymoonhair]

This was a really great episode, even though I’ve never heard the word “genitals” spoken so many times in a video. 😂 PWA just keeps getting better and better!

[@kathleenorourke7330]

This is mind-blowing stuff and has brought incredible joy into my heart. God is speaking beautifully through these two men. I can't express my gratitude for this amazing programme. God bless you both!

[@bryanirwin8252]

This has got to be one of the most important discussions I have listened to and needed in my life. Thanks for all you do.

[@erravi]

I’m so glad Chris West’s channel is growing!!

[@NASAlol]

Constant fleshly/earthy pain and struggle has demolished any passion I used to have.

[@patriciahutchenszimmerman9357]

I have more hope for the Church after watching this WHOLE show

[@Angel268201]

THE GATES OF HELL WILL NEVER prevail against HER! Read the Magnificat. GOD hardly ever draws from his own stock, HE chooses unknown, lowly simple people. HE does it over and over and over. The Church will be saved by the laity (mostly unknown).

[@edith5656]

One of the absolute best podcast episodes i've ever listened/ watched. Made me tear up a couple of times.

[@friedawells6860]

In case you don't know, Christopher West has an *amazing* podcast with the Theology of the Body Institute. It's called the "Ask Christopher West" podcast co-hosted by his lovely wife. It has been such a blessing to me and I cannot recommend it enough!

[@bjdenil]

I love Christopher and his work. Love Matt and what he is doing. This is one of the best and most needed videos I've seen.

[@TheBlocklandPlayer]

How Blessed We Are To Have This Broadcast

[@ivanmazepa3618]

O my goodness. You guys blow my mind. Everytime I am leasing to Christopher . Thank you Matt for this interview. Glory be to Jesus Christ. Now and forever.

[@gogr2409]

I’m learning so much from this interview. After being a 3x p/wk evangelical who was “saved” during the Jesus movement of the ‘70s and now a new Catholic-I wish I’d known this years ago. I lived with distorted concepts about sexuality for decades-like most in this culture. Thank you for sharing!

[@christiesworld90]

I'm glad to find this channel...been binge-watching it all the way from Nairobi, Kenya and I got nothing but love! I have learnt a lot about my Faith. God bless you Matt.

[@friedawells6860]

In case you don't know, Christopher West has an *amazing* podcast with the Theology of the Body Institute. It's called the "Ask Christopher West" podcast co-hosted by his lovely wife. It has been such a blessing to me and I cannot recommend it enough!

[@rwilliams638]

“Your a beautiful mess”. How that spoke to me. My teenage son- the kindest, gentle hearted boy I know. Struggles with ADHD and organization. It causes ME great stress because of my fault of perfectionism. I now have my new mantra when I become frustrated with his messes. We are all just a beautiful mess.

[@aadamy]

I love what you said about being more curious about our shame. When I feel shame it’s like a door slamming in my face. I have to open it again and say, no you get back here and talk to me about this! So many people I know are not saved because they can’t look. They refuse to look. If they only knew God already knew what Adam and Eve did in the garden and the first thing He did was to ask them about it. Adam could have said I’m sorry Father.

[@myrnaleon8464]

This is too beyond my comprehension. . I know I believe and love our Lord God. And desire to serve him and adore him. I pray I’ll grow deeper in thy understanding of Him.. Come Holy Spirit . Come! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@briansardinas1359]

You guys took a long time to circle back to Elvis. But boy was it worth it 🤯

[@johnwalker4251]

Another fascinating conversation at the studio, thank you so much for posting. Brilliant insights from Mr. West.

[@TonyKeeh]

Pints with Aquinas is getting better and better

[@oambitiousone7100]

JP2 wrote theology of the body. I fear we are living in its opposite, profanity of the body

[@lynngriesemer4940]

The Sacrament of Matrimony is so deep and beautiful. Creating lifelong love after having received the Sacrament of Matrimony is even better.

[@sarahburke8955]

This was so powerful... there were a lot of joyful and hopeful tears as I listened to this interewiew.

[@lynnise6778]

Gotta give thanks to the Lord for this! This is one I must listen to over and over again!! God bless you both in your vocations and states in life. JMJ, I love you.

[@lorrainepec7577]

Oh My Lord! This has got to be the best "podcast" I've heard in a long while - truly deep and inspiring. To which I want to say COME LORD JESUS and renew the face of the earth! Use this pandemic to awaken the world to TRUTH, GOODNESS & BEAUTY -- Thank you Matt and Christopher - blessings.

[@ceferinocruz5470]

You have explained very well the relationship between Body and Soul, Dr. West. I've attended Theology of the Body Introduction Course and listening to your subsequent lectures virtually. Thank you so much, so much. God bless.

[@daesong1378]

I had an apocalyptic dream last night that I’m still unsettled by. It just felt so real. My memory is not too clear now, but I remember multiple news stations saying tomorrow would be the end, and they showed strange things happening. In the dream my family happened to be gathered; and since everything was ending, there was no point in going home, everyone decided to stay so we could atleast be together until the end. It was an incredibly sobering dream.

[@jonnynelson5734]

This entire interview is very awesome in the best of ways, but my favorite portions was their view on child raising. LOL it's OK to "traumatize" your child, but they're both right. You have to go with the tough love and always remember the love. Great production, gentleman and thank you. I'm only echoing everyone else's praises. 😀

[@irene_irenaeus_ihs]

Thank you Christopher, for making TOB accesible. And thanks Matt for PWA, each video is mind-blowing for my catholic, human growing.

[@ritchieortiz5610]

Great conversation! Very enlightening. Thank you Matt for bringing Christopher on. What he has done for TOB has helped many. Including myself. Thank you again!

[@lynneshine6606]

Matt - don't know how you do it, but each podcast is better than the one that preceded it. Christopher West is incomparable - thank you for posting this episode.

[@shieldmaiden1318]

I took so many notes directly into my bible from this episode. The explanation of why only men can be priests and why it's called seminary was something I'd never known but just accepted. The way in which the pleasures of this world are windows to Heaven and get skewed by evil to become sinful vices..amazing. And I have to say that Matt reading the apple tree lyrics is going to have me searching the Hallow app for sleep stories read by him.

[@CatharineBurke]

Ya'll have presented a treasure box of raw gems. Thank you.

[@haileydaisy76]

The exchange between the two of you was authentic. This was beautiful. I wish I was able to listen to Pope John Paul II's talks too.

[@maryme2263]

Thank you to JPII and Chris West and to the late Bro. Noel who walked me through my inner healing from molestation and body hate through the Theology of the Body.

[@zestotemp]

West is not someone I see eye to eye with on several things so it is challenging to listen to what he says, but I think it was worthwhile to listen.

[@claymcdermott718]

Same and same

[@anastasiastumpenhaus2786]

I am loving this conversation!! TOB has been life changing for me. PWA is becoming my new favorite channel!! Thank you both for your openness, vulnerability, and knowledge. Prayers and blessings to you both.

[@camillelegaspi]

❤️❤️❤️ I think this is why conversion / witness / journeying home stories are so impactful, at least for me… it is because when someone puts all their weaknesses and sins out there and share how Jesus comes to them, He doesn’t care about all of that. He even makes it a vital part of who they were and who they are now. Thank you for this! God bless you both and your families. ☺️

[@75jdwest]

It was really good to be here with you guys for this conversation. May God bless and continue to bless both of you for our sake.

[@johnnyGoosePGH]

Awesome conversation, Matt. PWA was born for KZbin. Thank you for your ministry. More importantly, thank you for your authenticity. All these years following you-I feel like we’re walking together in some small way.

[@Wonderpattypatty]

Matt, thanks for continuing to work on not interrupting your guests as much. You’re awesome! God bless! 😊🙏

[@jamesmadambo8282]

Hello Christopher and Matt. I love how you two help the world ,me especially, understand the beauty of life that is deeply integrated with faith by understanding the original plan of God for everything. Thanks a million. I love the video. You spoke about the search for beauty in an enlightening way and I realize that deep inside me there's this huge hunger for authentic beauty. Please make a video on the beauty of music,in all it's various genres. I know that any good and beautiful music is useful for the Christian Life but I sometimes wrestle with the mentality among people around me that any music that is secular is bad and only gospel music is meant for a Christian . I would love to listen to what you know about all kinds of music and their contribution to the life of a Christian. Lots of love from Nairobi,Kenya.

[@IndradhanuSingingHeart369]

Id just like to let ya'll know that Ive watched this episode twice, one after the other. mainly because we only retain around 20 odd percent (apparently) of what we consume and I really value the "long conversation" trend that is the modern day video podcast. Ive recently come back into the truth after a hectic journey into the depths of myself so I really appreciate this sort of thought provoking content. NAMASTE.

[@antpieayoo]

This was amazing, thank you very much, Matt and Christopher! Greetings and blessings from Finland! 💙🔥

[@MsSlider10]

So glad you mentioned Hallow! I LOVE Hallow! It’s absolutely transformed my prayer life.

[@josuegomez3462]

"We idolize the things that the Lord has created to lead us to Him. We think the shadows of our satisfaction are our satisfaction. Who created all the pleasures of the world? God, they are his, they belong to him. Why did He created all these pleasures? Why did He gave us taste buds? He created all these pleasures as so many glorious icons that are meant to be windows that open us to heaven. But we, because we don´t really believe in the Gift that God wants to give us, we think the icons are what we are looking for" That phrase is strongly profound and real. Min 1:25:15

[@eeneemeenee6236]

one of the best Christian interviews I've ever heard.

[@red_writer]

I was excited for this talk, but I did not expect to be as blown away as I was. I wish I could like this talk a million times. Thank you so much, Christopher West and Matt Fradd, for the truths you've shared. You've opened my eyes. God is SO good

[@speroconstantine9957]

Thanks!

[@mass27987]

Two wonderful honest gentlemen, this was truly inspiring and encouraging. God bless you both! Jesus Loves you! ❤️😊🙏🏻👍🏼🍺

[@michaelreyes2758]

“Those who are lost in their passions are less lost than those who have lost their passions.”

[@markpatterson2517]

Not quite true. Lost in passion implies your reason is controlled by passion. If that passion is inordinate anger for example, that is dangerous, a vice. Losing the passion of anger and replacing it with a reasonable emotion like courage, which is under the control of reason, is a virtue.

[@petertrausch3245]

@@markpatterson2517 I think the quote implies losing most if not ALL passions. So there’s a good chance courage isn’t even an option.

[@markpatterson2517]

@@christianRafaelCasti I agree.

[@agustinosses6977]

Excelent conversation! Thanks you, i'll pray for both. Greetings from Argentina 👋🏻