How far is too far? is a question, as a Priest, many couples ask Padre. In this episode our hosts suggest that question comes from a problematic place and instead ask a question like 'what does affection in a healthy, God oriented relationship look like?'.
Modern civilisation seems to equate intimacy with the breaking of boundaries as opposed to setting and respecting of them. When in reality, intimacy is more than the physical, it is also emotional, psychological and spiritual. When we enter into only one of those facets without appropriately seeing the other aspects of a person, we are only ever seeing them in parts. It doesn't allow for intimacy - Into-Me-See
It seems to be that moving in together is the height of intimacy in a relationship. This makes sense when we have lost sight of the gift of life and instead value our status and our assets that we've worked hard for. Sharing of these most valuable things therefore seems to appear to be a form of intimacy when in reality these are external things, they are not part of who we are as a person.
It is VITAL to communicate the impact and effect of affection to your significant other. Every person will be affected differently. Every couple is different, and therefore every couple need their own set of boundaries.
An encouraging message to couples to have confidence and freedom to move within the boundaries set by the church regarding intimacy, and to not feel like you need to create a checklist of behaviours in order to act 'morally', and there is no need to check for morality within every detail of intimacy with you priest. Morality is the result of a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ, therefore it's more than a check box.
T.B.G
Padre - a friend in ministry who has been through a rough patch and thriving through it
Stina - An invitation by a not so familiar person at church
S04 Ep12 - When a Shepherd Leaves His Flock - w/ Co-Host Grace Morey
S04 Ep11 - The Shattering of Loneliness - Book Study Part 3
S04 Ep10 - Shattering of Loneliness - Book Study Part 2
S04 Ep09 The Shattering of Loneliness - Book Study Part 1
S04 Ep08 - Tattoos and Skydiving
S04 Ep07 - Physical, Mental & Relational Boundaries
S04 Ep06 - Is Self-Control More Important Than Self-Esteem?
S04 Ep05 - VM Birthday & Fortitude
S04 Ep04 - Reveal the Gift w/ Special Guest Lisa Cotter
S04 Ep03 - Managing Expectations in Relationships w/ Co-Host Elise Drum
S04 E02 - Marriage Preparation
S04 Ep01 - Kicking the Bucket List - Bishop’s Choice
S03 Ep 20 - Cancel Culture & Keeping Christianity Alive
S03 Ep19 - Teaching Children Consent w/ Paul Ninnes from Real Talk Australia
S03 Ep18 - ’Not Now, Later’ - Diligence and Disobedience
S03 Ep17 - The Need For a Motherhood Village w/ Co-Host Emily Shaw
E03 Ep16 - Reimagining Masculinity w/ Daniel Principe from Collective Shout
S03 Ep15 - I’d Rather Be Spiritual and Not Religious
S03 Ep14 - Book Study Part 3 - How Can We Know if an Inspiration Comes From God
S03 Ep 13 - Book Study Part 2 - How Can We Foster Inspiration?
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