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Faith is more than intellectual belief. If we think about it, even the devil technically *believes* in God. So what does true faith actually look like?
In this episode of Catechism 101, we talk through four key signs of faith from the Catechism: Faith is free, active, overflowing, and dynamic.

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What does it mean to be a human person? What does love actually look like? What does the body reveal to us about God and the meaning of life?
Theology of the Body isn't just about sex. It's about what it means to be human.
In this episode, we explore some of the foundational ideas that St. John Paul II returns to again and again in his catechesis. We introduce key themes including the dignity of the body, the meaning of love, JPII's famous claim that the opposite of love isn't hate: it's use.

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References and further reading/listening/viewing:
St. John Paul II:
Theology of the Body
Love and Responsibility
Redemptor Hominis
Theology of the Body in Simple Language
⁠Gaudium et Spes
Pope Paul VI, Humanae Vitae⁠
Theology of the Body Institute
Christopher West:
"⁠What Is the Theology of the Body? | Introduction to Theology of the Body⁠"
Our Bodies Tell God's Story
Good News About Sex and Marriage
The Ask Christopher West Podcast
"This is the Opposite of Love"
Fr Mike Schmitz,
Theology of the Body Crash Course (pdf)
Theology of the Body Crash Course (video)
The Thomistic Institute, "Theology of the Body: An Overview"
St Paul Centre, "⁠What's the Point of Theology of the Body? Dr. Scott Hahn Explains⁠"

How does faith actually work?
There's a gap between logically knowing something is true and actually believing it. In this episode of Catechism 101, we unpack exactly what it takes to cross that gap.

This episode covers:
The difference between knowing something is true and actually believing it
Why faith is a gift from God
The four things that have to happen to make an act of faith
Why the will matters just as much as the intellect
Why God is the most credible source there is.

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Introduction
2:11 — Why we can't force faith
3:39 — The ocean metaphor
4:44 — Breaking down an act of faith
7:56 — Why the information source matters
13:25 — What to do if you're struggling to believe

CRASH COURSE CATHOLICISM
A series on Catholic teaching and why it makes sense.
▶ Previous episode — What Is Faith?: https://youtu.be/dSs_AxrpiKE
▶ Full playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLw6henAD9rk0-RxLqLoqycLVftmfFo9-r
▶ Read the blog post: https://www.caitlinwest.com/post/how-faith-works

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What is the Theology of the Body? Why was it developed, and why is it still relevant today?
In this episode, we begin our next deep dive (!) by telling the story of the development of ToB. From the fallout of the sexual revolution to Humanae Vitae and Pope St. John Paul II’s revolutionary vision of the human person, we ask why TOB remains one of the Church’s most important teachings today.
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References and further reading/listening/viewing:
Humanae Vitae
Christopher West: "What Is the Theology of the Body? | Introduction to Theology of the Body"
Godsplaining, "Does Christian Marriage Really Have Two Ends?"

What is faith, really?
In this episode of Catechism 101, we unpack what faith actually means according to Catholic teaching. Spoiler: it's NOT blind faith.

This episode covers:
Why "blind faith" (fideism) is something the Catholic Church actively rejects
The story of Saint Augustine that explains exactly what faith is
Why faith and reason aren't opposed to each other
How to explore the mysteries of faith without switching your brain off

TIMESTAMPS
0:00 — Introduction
1:05 — The problem with blind faith
2:00 — Saint Augustine and the tiny angel
3:34 — What the story teaches us
6:38 — The mysteries are yours to explore

CRASH COURSE CATHOLICISM
A series on Catholic teaching and why it makes sense.
▶ Next episode — How Faith Works: https://youtu.be/bG9Ppx4Z2DM
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▶ Read the blog post: https://www.caitlinwest.com/post/what-is-faith-actually

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