Discerning Marriage

What does it look like to discern marriage in a world confused about masculinity, femininity, and commitment?In this deeply personal conversation, we explore vocational loneliness, the surprising story of the “24-year-old saints,” intentional dating, dropping the hankie with courage, and the lost art of masculine pursuit. We talk honestly about infertility, miscarriage, surrender, and how God often writes our love stories through suffering rather than ease.⁠Friendship guide⁠⁠Christopher West & Elizabeth Video⁠⁠Heart of Perfection Book⁠⁠Finding Philothea⁠⁠Finding Philothea IG⁠📸 ⁠Elizabeth’s Instagram⁠👩‍❤️‍👨 If you’re seriously dating and thinking about getting engaged, check out our ⁠Next Step⁠ course to help discern if you’re both ready for engagement.Theology 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

Mari and Trey Wagner (West Coast Catholic / Ever Be Podcast) share their “behind-the-veil” discernment story—from an iconic meet-cute that started with Catholic mission and Bible studies, to the deeper spiritual battle underneath dating: learning to trust the Father, surrender the dream, and receive it back as a gift. Along the way, they get practical about emotional chastity before “official” dating and offer concrete long-distance engagement tips you can actually use.Mari's IG West Coast Catholic Website📸 Elizabeth’s Instagram👩‍❤️‍👨 If you’re seriously dating and thinking about getting engaged, check out our Next Step course to help discern if you’re both ready for engagement.Theology 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

What if the “worst thing” that happened to you was actually God protecting your future? In this episode, Elizabeth sits down with Taylor from Candid Dating to talk about a broken engagement, the freedom to keep discerning even after the invites are sent, and how healing in front of the Eucharist can rebuild hope. Then they go straight at modern dating culture—why we’ve lost the art of conversation, how to stop treating people like commodities, and what it looks like to date in a way that’s truly human (and truly Catholic).Taylor's InstagramCandid Dating📸 Elizabeth’s Instagram👩‍❤️‍👨 If you’re seriously dating and thinking about getting engaged, check out our Next Step course to help discern if you’re both ready for engagement.Theology 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

What if the “spicy” parts of marriage were never the point—and the real battle was for your heart? In this episode of Discerning Marriage, Elizabeth sits down with Emily & Daniel to talk spiritual warfare (and Stoneheart), long-distance discernment, why “awkward” is the wrong frame for purity and intimacy, and the practical habits that protect real love—like presence, teamwork, and a home where hearts stay soft.Sacred Spark appEmily Wilson IG📸 Elizabeth’s Instagram👩‍❤️‍👨 If you’re seriously dating and thinking about getting engaged, check out our Next Step course to help discern if you’re both ready for engagement.Theology 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

What happens when you meet “the one” while he’s still discerning the priesthood? Elizabeth Busby sits down with Jackie & Bobby Angel to unpack their wild Theology of the Body Institute meet-cute, the moment “scales fell from my eyes,” and the prayer-story that includes a 54-day novena and a “future husband” journal.Plus: their most bracing dating advice—how to tell “reality vs. romance,” why wasting time is real, and what marriage should feel like when it’s right.👩‍❤️‍👨 Fresh Start: A Dating & Discerning Marriage Conference📸 ⁠Elizabeth’s Instagram⁠👩‍❤️‍👨 If you’re seriously dating and thinking about getting engaged, check out our ⁠Next Step⁠ course to help discern if you’re both ready for engagement.Theology 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

A conversation to wake the sleeping giant inside men and women. From discernment, vocation, prayer, and sacrifice — this episode is a rallying cry to stop drifting and step into the mission God built you for.📸 Elizabeth’s Instagram👩‍❤️‍👨 If you’re seriously dating and thinking about getting engaged, check out our Next Step course to help discern if you’re both ready for engagement.Theology 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

Link to book: stpaulcenter.co/Jubilee Link to free companion: stpaulcenter.co/jubileecompanion Instagram accounts: @stpaulcenter @emmausroadpublishing and @john.s.bergsma📸 Elizabeth’s Instagram👩‍❤️‍👨 If you’re seriously dating and thinking about getting engaged, check out our Next Step course to help discern if you’re both ready for engagement.Theology 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

Join us in this episode of Discerning Marriage for a deep dive into Brian's discernment story, how he and his beloved wife devote themselves to their eight children and how they have been able to limit technology in today's tech-driven culture. Stay until the end for a very practical discerning marriage advice drawn from Brian's experience as passionate Catholic and committed husband & father.Brian's resources:https://www.youtube.com/@BrianHoldsworthhttps://brianholdsworth.ca/📸 Elizabeth’s Instagram👩‍❤️‍👨 If you’re seriously dating and thinking about getting engaged, check out our Next Step course to help discern if you’re both ready for engagement.Theology 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

In this conversation, Matt Chicoine shares the story of his marriage, how his upbringing and a neurodivergent mind led him to his wife (twice!), and the profound spiritual conviction that helped him discern the noise from his true calling. Stop complicating your life. Learn the one practical tip that transformed his spiritual life and can instantly ground your discernment today.Matthew's Links:https://thesimplecatholic.blog/https://www.instagram.com/thesimplecatholic/?hl=en📸 Elizabeth’s Instagram👩‍❤️‍👨 If you’re seriously dating and thinking about getting engaged, check out our Next Step course to help discern if you’re both ready for engagement.Theology 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

Join Elizabeth & her spiritual mother Mother Natalia from Christ the Bridegroom monastery in this deep and hilarious convo where Mother shares her vocation and discernment story.On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we walk with you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation.

Elizabeth Busby sits down with Eliza from Elizawritesthings & her husband Will Monts to unpack their journey of discernment, marriage, and mission. From the deck of a sailboat to the everyday beauty of fashion and faith, they share why Catholicism is not strange but our most natural way of living, how holiness should be visible in “normal” life, and why the world desperately needs authentic marriages that radiate Christ’s love.Eliza's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elizawritesthings/?hl=enEliza's Substack: https://elizawritesthings.substack.com/On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation.

Join Elizabeth for a convo with Emily & Chris Chapman where they'll dive into the topics of raising a family when she's the primary money maker, infertility, adoption & getting married in later years.On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation.

Join us for a mystical convo with Mother Natalia from Christ the Bridegroom monastery. They will dive DEEEP into longing, the Byzantine Church, Discernment & Elizabeth's pregnancy.On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation.You're missing the view! Watch this episode ⁠on YouTube⁠

Are you constantly second-guessing yourself, replaying conversations, or worrying about what others think? In this episode, Elizabeth Busby, a licensed marriage and family therapist, shares practical, faith-based strategies to overcome overthinking and anxiety. Discover the difference between clinical and situational anxiety, how scripture guides us to peace, and what steps you can take today to gain control over your thoughts. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule 🛍️ Check out our store! Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here. Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.

Are you a Catholic man looking to date with purpose? In this episode of Discerning Marriage, Elizabeth Busby shares four essential and practical tips for men who want to pursue a meaningful relationship. From personal hygiene to financial responsibility, integrity, and intentionality in dating—these insights will help you grow as a man and show up well in relationships. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule 🛍️ Check out our store! Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here. Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.

Can a celibate priest really give good marriage advice? In this episode of Discerning Marriage, Elizabeth Busby breaks down this common question with powerful insights. Drawing from theology, experience, and the wisdom of priests who deeply understand God’s design for marriage, she explains why their counsel is not only valuable but essential. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule 🛍️ Check out our store! Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here. Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.

Are you afraid that God might call you to something you don’t want? Fear distorts discernment, but the truth is liberating. In this episode, Elizabeth Busby breaks down how to discern marriage, priesthood, or religious life with clarity and confidence. Learn why fear of celibacy might be holding you back, why desire plays a key role in God’s plan, and how to trust Him fully in your vocation. If you're discerning marriage, check out Next Step, our in-depth course designed to guide you through this process. Watch now and break free from fear! On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule 🛍️ Check out our store! Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here. Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.

What physical intimacy is appropriate within marriage? In this episode of Discerning Marriage, Elizabeth Busby dives deep into the topic of healthy boundaries after marriage. With her expertise as a Master Theologian and licensed marriage and family therapist, she unpacks what truly upholds the dignity of both spouses in marital intimacy. https://youtu.be/dBxWCU1eUNc?si=CRMYNRvF4-bNelki https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-JDHNqyG9I On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule 🛍️ Check out our store! Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here. Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.

Struggling with a partner’s pornography addiction? You’re not alone. In this episode of Discerning Marriage, Elizabeth Busby shares practical and compassionate guidance on how to navigate this challenging situation. Learn why seeking professional help is crucial, why you shouldn’t be your partner’s accountability partner, and why incorporating pornography into your relationship is never the answer. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule 🛍️ Check out our store! Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here. Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.

Are romantic conversations before marriage okay? What about discussing desires for each other? In this video, Elizabeth Busby answers a viewer's question about boundaries in pre-marital relationships. She explains the difference between healthy expressions of love and conversations that may lead to inappropriate arousal. On The Discerning Marriage Podcast, we accompany you on the journey to discover if marriage is God’s will for you, and if you already know that you’re called to marriage, we want to help you bring glory to God in your vocation. You're missing the view! Watch this episode on YouTube Try Next Step: A Course for Discerning Marriage 📚 Get Elizabeth's ebook "10 Questions to Ask at the Beginning of Your Relationship" for free 🔥 Get 3 FREE sessions of our flagship course on Theology of the Body ⚡️ Join our Patron Community! Your monthly gift helps us continue to put out the message of Theology of the Body to the world 📚 Want to attend a course at the Theology of the Body Institute online or in person? Click the link to view our schedule 📍 We might be coming to a city near you! Check out our Made for More event schedule 🛍️ Check out our store! Learn more about Discerning Marriage Ministries here. Send a question to host Elizabeth Busby here.