Navigating Attractions and Lust in Relationships (with Sr. Josephine Garrett)

About this episode

Fr. Josh and Sr. Josephine Garrett discuss navigating attractions and lust in relationships.

What do our attractions reveal? Sr. Josephine Garrett joins Fr. Josh to answer questions about navigating attractions we may experience outside of marriage and how to discern a relationship with someone who struggles with lust. Snippet From the Show Our attractions reveal the desires of our hearts, but they must always be examined to ensure they are leading us toward the good. Text “askfrjosh” to 33-777 to subscribe to Fr. Josh’s shownotes or go to www.AscensionPress.com/askfatherjosh Submit your questions and feedback to Fr.Josh by filling out a form at www.ascensionpress.com/askfatherjosh Support Ask Father Josh (Your Catholic Question and Answer Podcast)

People in this episode

Host: Fr. Josh

Guest: Sr. Josephine Garrett

Topics covered

• attractions
• lust
• relationships
• discernment
• marriage

Keywords

• attractions
• lust
• relationships
• discernment
• Catholic
• marriage
• spirituality

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Ascension

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