Two Become Family: The Human Side of Catholic Marriage

<p>Renzo and Monica share stories, advice, and encouragement for everyday Catholics struggling with the human side of a faith-filled marriage. <br><br>Follow them: @twobecomefamily<br>www.twobecomfamily.com</p>

REWIND: The Problem With Date Nights

Send us a textIn today's episode we throw it back to one of our most popular shows! What do you think about our take on date nights? Let's jump in!PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK!PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, h...

11-19
46:36

Answering Your Questions and Texts

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we tackle your questions! No topic was off limits and we did our best to answer as many as we could! Let’s jump in!PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK!PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing,...

11-12
58:01

Redemption and Fundamentalism (Mutual Submission Part 2)

Send us a textToday's episode is part 2 of our take on one of the recent Pints With Aquinas episode featuring Mike Pantile and his take on Mutual Submission. We take a look at more Papal writings on Ephesians 5 and unpack the implications of scripture translation and theology of the body, Let’s jump in!The episode we reference: Red Pill to Catholic: Embracing True PatriarchyPRE-ORDER OUR BOOK!PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOB...

11-05
48:14

Nuancing the Patriarchy (Mutual Submission Part 1)

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we give our take on one of the recent Pints With Aquinas episode featuring Mike Pantile and his take on Mutual Submission. We take a look at some Papal writings on Ephesians 5 and we try to add some nuance to the conversation. Let’s jump in!The episode we reference: Red Pill to Catholic: Embracing True PatriarchyPRE-ORDER OUR BOOK!PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: M...

10-29
51:25

A Love That Spreads the Gospel

Send us a textIn today's video, we unpack some of the themes from our the most recent presentation we gave at the Diocese of Venice, Florida. It was such a joy to speak to married couples about how our love can spread the Gospel, and we thought it would be fun to elaborate some more on the themes from our talk. Let's jump in!PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK!PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS!John Paul II Foundation Together in HolinessOur Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEI...

10-22
42:27

REWIND: Why All The Sex Rules?

Send us a textOur Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show: Support us on Patreon!Our BooksGo To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. JosephGo To Joseph For ChildrenFREE RESOURCESFertility Awareness Cheat...

10-15
01:04:29

Play With Your Spouse!

Send us a textIn today's episode, we talk about play, Dr. Stuart Brown's research on play, and the importance of recognizing your spouses play personality. Let's jump in!https://nifplay.org/https://nifplay.org/what-is-play/play-personalities/ Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting...

10-08
48:36

Don't Let Stress Break Your Marriage

Send us a textIn today's episode, we talk about stress and how it can really make marriage hard. We reflect on a recent article from the Gottman Institute and share some real life examples from our own experiences. Let's jump in!https://www.gottman.com/blog/how-stress-can-cause-relationship-dissatisfaction/Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that ...

10-01
42:43

Making NFP Sexy Again

Send us a textIn today's episode, we talk about the challenges implementing NPF and TTA can have on the romantic side of marriage. We reflect on how we started to reframe what we saw as burdens and how leaning in and keeping things romantic doesn't always have to revolve around sex. Let's jump in!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a bl...

09-24
36:52

REWIND: Renzo's Time as a SAHD (stay-at-home-dad)

Send us a textIn today’s episode, we rewind and revisit Renzo’s time as a stay-at-home-dad. We often reference how this season of our marriage allowed for the healing we needed. Let’s jump in!THINGS WE MENTIONEDWhat Being a Stay-At-Home-Dad Has Taught Me About Being A HusbandPassivity and Relationships (a talk by Michael Gormley)Fr Mike Schmitz Homily on Pier Giorgio Frassati and PassivityJason Evert on St. JosephOur NC Register ArticleMagic Coffee Table Video Our Codes!Mentionables: https://...

09-17
01:10:26

Antidotes and Green Flags in Communication (Antidotes to the Four Horsemen)

Send us a textIn today's episode we bring you the antidotes for, what the Gottman institute has called, "The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse". Last week was the red flags and this week it's the green flags! Let's jump in!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what...

09-10
42:42

The Four Horsemen of Divorce (Communication Red Flags We Wished We Learned About Earlier)

Send us a textIn today's episode we talk about some red flags to look out for when you're arguing with your spouse. We go over what the Gottman institute has called "The Four Horseman of the Apocalypse" and how they can predict divorce. Let's jump in!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are ben...

09-03
46:44

Spontaneous and Responsive Sexual Desire

Send us a textIn today's episode we talk about some new terms that we just learned. Have you heard of these before? How do you and your spouse manage the differences in Spontaneous vs Responsive desire? Let's jump in!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we'...

08-27
37:53

The Human Side of Married Sainthood

Send us a textCan Saints complain about their struggles? In this episode we talk about some amazing Blesseds who lived their ordinary lives in an extraordinary way. Let's jump in!Articles we referenced: https://aleteia.org/2017/11/25/blessed-luigi-and-maria-quattrocchi-ordinary-married-life-shot-through-with-gloryhttps://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/homilies/2001/documents/hf_jp-ii_hom_20011021_beltrame-quattrocchi.htmlOur Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECO...

08-20
48:04

Instagram Is My Marriage Coach (How to Apologize)

Send us a textIn today's episode, we talk about Renzo's issues with the concept of time and how we've slowly learned to apologize well. We hope this is helpful! Let's jump in! Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can supp...

08-13
45:10

REWIND: Answering Listener Questions About Sex and NFP

Send us a textWe JUST got back from Steubenville East and we leave in two days for another trip so this week we are rewinding to one of our most popular episodes. Let's jump in and we'll be back in a few weeks!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doin...

07-30
01:05:32

Marriage Is Not About Our Happiness

Send us a textIn today's episode, we talk about reframing the purpose of marriage and shifting from the pursuit of happiness to the pursuit of something greater. Let's jump in!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can supp...

07-23
44:25

How To (Love) ADHD

Send us a textIn today's episode, Renzo's ADHD comes out in full force and he changes our topic! How do you learn to love a spouse that functions so differently than you? Let's jump in!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you...

07-16
41:11

Striving for Greatness and Humility in Married Life

Send us a textIn today's episode, we talk about what it means to strive for greatness in your marriage and why greatness requires a little but of humility. Let's jump in!Our Codes!Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOMEInito: Inito.com CODE: MON15SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support ou...

07-09
54:57

Do You Tell Her She Looks Fat?

Send us a textIn this episode we talk about a very important question. If your wife asks you if she looks fat in her dress, what do you say?! We talk about the importance of trust in a relationship and how maturing together makes a tremendous difference. Let's jump in!SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATEThank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can suppo...

07-02
35:57

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