Discerning Marriage

Episode 44: Struggling with Chastity in Dating?

November 13th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  8 mins 10 secs

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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.

Episode 43: Catholic Marrying a Non Catholic? Here's What You Need To Know.

November 4th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  15 mins 31 secs

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Elizabeth discusses the challenges and considerations when Catholics marry non-Catholics.

Episode 42: The Do's and Don'ts of Breaking Up (with Kateri Bean from Catholic Match)

March 16th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  33 mins 36 secs

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Whether you've realized you need to break up with the person you're with, you're beloved just broke up with you, or you're happily dating and want some advice should you discern the relationship needs to end, this episode with Kateri Bean from Catholic Match will be super helpful.

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.

Episode 41: Answering Your Questions about Dating (with Dr. Mario Sacasa)

March 9th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  36 mins 25 secs

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What do you do if you can't get past the second date? Any tips for dating in your 40s? What are the stages of dating? Dr. Mario Sacasa and Elizabeth Busby answer your questions.

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.

Episode 40: Pro Advice for Dating Long Distance (with Will and Rebekah Hickl)

March 2nd, 2023  |  Season 4  |  41 mins 57 secs

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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.

Episode 39: How to Have HARD Conversations (with Damon Owens)

February 23rd, 2023  |  Season 4  |  39 mins 22 secs

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Elizabeth Busby chats with Damon Owens about navigating conflict, habits of healthy communication, and how to have difficult conversations with your significant other.

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.

Episode 38: Discerning Your Vocation is HARD (Sometimes)

February 16th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  16 mins 52 secs

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People often look back on being young and going out on dates with nostalgic fondness, but the reality is the process of discerning your vocation can be really difficult and painful! The good news is, this is an opportunity for you to grow in holiness.

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.

Episode 37: Marrying My High School Sweetheart (Discernment Story with Katie Schmitt)

February 9th, 2023  |  Season 4  |  33 mins 10 secs

Elizabeth Busby chats with Katie Schmitt about how she discerned marriage her high school sweetheart, Daniel.

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.

Episode 36: The Research-Based Keys to a Happy Marriage (with Regina Boyd)

February 2nd, 2023  |  Season 4  |  34 mins 16 secs

Elizabeth Busby chats with Catholic marriage therapist, Regina Boyd, to discuss the research proven keys to a successful, happy marriage.

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.

Episode 35: Valentine's Day!!! with Liv Harrison

February 14th, 2022  |  Season 3  |  29 mins 13 secs

Valentine's Day can be such a difficult day when you're single, and I want you to know that you're seen and known and loved in that space. So I've invited Liv Harrison back onto the podcast to talk with yall about the longing that you may feel today and what to do with it. We also tell some lovely Vday stories shared by my Instagram followers that will fill you with hope and laughter today. Stay close to Jesus today, sweet friends. He has you!!

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.

Episode 34: New Years Resolutions with Life Coach Steve Motyl

December 31st, 2021  |  Season 3  |  23 mins 19 secs

I don't know about you, but I love New Years resolutions...but very rarely am I able to keep them up all year! In case this is your situation, too, I've invited Steve Motyl, a Catholic relationship and lifestyle coach, to give us some tips to make good resolutions and stick to them. Cheers to a great 2022, yall!

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.

Episode 33: Joseph and Mary's Marriage with Christopher West

December 24th, 2021  |  Season 3  |  24 mins 5 secs

Merry Christmas!!! In honor of my favorite feast day, I invited Christopher West to talk with us about Mary and Joseph's marriage and what that marriage in particular has to do with Jesus's BIRTHday, that holy night around the manger! This was a really fun conversation; I hope you love it!

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.