Discerning Marriage

In this powerful episode, Father Gregory Pine joins Elizabeth Busby to tackle the "spicy" reality of divorce and the permanence of marriage. They navigate the painful process of discerning a breakup, offering a "home run" of practical advice for anyone currently in the trenches of heartbreak. By exploring Thomistic wisdom and the necessity of "training the tongue," Fr. Gregory reveals how to stop catastrophizing and start "recollecting" your soul during times of loss. Ultimately, this conversation calls you higher—challenging you to look beyond your current relational status and anchor yourself in your "uppercase V vocation": partaking in the eternal bliss of the Trinity.Ignite Hope Discerning Marriage Retreat Info📸 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 way you’ve been “discerning marriage” is actually keeping you stuck?In this episode, Fr. Ambrose Criste breaks open a radically freeing vision of vocation, relationships, and spiritual warfare. We unpack how to tell the difference between real red flags and emotional or spiritual attacks, why fear and overthinking can paralyze your discernment, and the surprising truth that you may not need to “discern marriage” at all.We also dive into tough, practical questions—pornography in relationships, what you can (and can’t) compromise on, why “lowering your standards” might actually mean reordering them, and how to move forward with clarity and peace instead of anxiety.If you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid of making the wrong choice, or unsure how to move forward in love, this conversation will challenge you, ground you, and call you higher.📸 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 Q&A episode of Discerning Marriage, Elizabeth answers questions about heartbreak, waiting for marriage, and dating with intention.What do you do when someone you love moves on without giving closure? How do you keep hope when waiting for marriage feels harder with time? And how should couples approach physical affection while living chastely?Elizabeth discusses forgiveness vs. reconciliation, why suffering can deepen hope, the importance of physical boundaries, and practical ways to stay connected in long-distance relationships.If you're discerning marriage or healing from heartbreak, this conversation offers wisdom, encouragement, and a Christ-centered vision for love.📸 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

Adrian Lawson from Sips with Serra joins Elizabeth to share the full story behind his marriage journey: meeting his wife in high school, dating for seven years, converting from atheism to Protestantism to Catholicism, and navigating major moral disagreements along the way. They discuss what actually changed when he became Christian, why marriage is more than “just a piece of paper,” how to handle conflict without turning on each other, what it’s like when spouses don’t share the same faith, the process of having a marriage recognized by the Church, and how perseverance in truth leads to deeper unity. This episode is about love that matures, conviction that costs something, and a marriage built on more than feelings.📸 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 “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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.