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Looking for advice on Catholic dating? Our guest in this episode is Fr. Thomas Morrow, leading expert on Christian dating & marriage preparation and author of several books, including Christian Courtship in An Oversexed World (now titled Christian Dating in A Godless World). In this episode, Fr. Morrow addresses the following:

• Why was the title of his book Christian Courtship in an Oversexed World changed to Christian Dating in a Godless World?


• What are the four loves in the Greek language?


• How do these four loves relate to dating and marital relationships?


• How important is affection in marriage?


• What ways of being affectionate are appropriate for dating relationships?


• How much intimacy is good in a dating relationship, i.e. courtship?


• What is the difference between mere sexual intimacy vs. personal intimacy?


• What is the best way to run a young adult or singles ministry?


• What is the difference between the world’s path to finding a spouse and the Catholic path?


• Where can single women find single men who are faithful Catholics?


• Should a faithful Catholic date a marginal or non-Catholic and why?


• How can a Catholic single find Mr. or Mrs. Right?


• What is a tangible benefit of fostering and maintaining chastity during courtship?


• Should anyone try to convert their romantic interest to the Catholic faith?


• How important is it to go to daily Mass when single?


• How does the Mass compare to the other sacraments?


• What role does oxytocin and testosterone play in pre-marital sexual relations?


• What do you do if your boyfriend or girlfriend asks about past sins?


• How long should I date someone before getting married?


• Is it good to get rid of pre-conversion friends and find new faithful Catholic friends when you have a seriously sinful past?


• How important is it if your boyfriend or girlfriend treats certain others poorly as long as he or she treats you well?


• Is it good to have high standards when dating?


• What standards should you set when choosing whom to date?


• How do the principles of Sexaholics Anonymous line up with Catholic moral teachings on sexuality?


• Can attending Sexaholics Anonymous meetings really help those with an addiction to pornography overcome their addicition?

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Rev. Thomas G. Morrow, STD’s site information:

• Catholic Faith Alive!, Inc.: https://cfalive.com/


• Achieving Chastity in a Pornographic World: https://cfalive.com/pages/achieving-chastity-in-a-pornographic-world

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Resources referenced by Rev. Thomas G. Morrow, STD:

• Hephzibah Anderson, Chastened: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/307053/chastened-by-hephzibah-anderson/


• John van Epp, How to Avoid Marrying a Jerk: https://www.mhprofessional.com/9780071548427-usa-how-to-avoid-falling-in-love-with-a-jerk-group


• Film, Fireproof: http://www.affirmfilms.com/movie/fireproof/

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