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Welcome to the fourth episode of our series on the resurrection of the body. In this episode, we explore the idea that our bodies and our experiences on this earth are meant to be a sign and navigation aid pointing us towards our ultimate destination: heaven. Our panelists, Colby, Adele, and Becki will discuss how our physical bodies are a symbol that help point us to the heavenly mystery, which i...

In parts 1 and 2 of the series we shared how resurrection can bring hope for some who have considered it and fear for others who may not have pondered the possibilities of resurrection as a common human experience. Now in part 3 Colby, Adele, Becki and Tom, go even deeper into Christ's appeal to the resurrection of the body by discussing St John Paul II's intriguing concept of resurrection...

Join Adele, Becki, Colby and Tom as they continue the discussion on Resurrection of the body as a common human experience. Some of the big takeaways in this episode include the challenges around understanding how our bodies can be resurrected, can we practice for resurrection and can we experience resurrections, of sorts, before we die. Hit the play button and get ready to enjoy these topics and m...

The Resurrection of Jesus is the pinnacle of the Christian faith but can anyone else experience resurrection? In episode 38 Adele, Becki and Tom discuss how St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body says yes to that question by explaining how Christ appeals to the Resurrection of the Body as a common human experience all of humanity is destined for. Listen in as the team shares the hope that sin...

Is healing possible inside a crisis situation? Join Adele & Tom with team members from the DesOrmeaux Foundation’s Women’s Center of Lafayette as they discuss how Theology of the Body is starting to play a key role in assisting  Women and their families in crisis situations.  For 23 years the DesOrmeaux Foundation has been a place of refuge for women in need of life giving resources, life plan...

Our goal in this week's episode is to share an approach for discussion and useful knowledge about the topic, gender identity. Today, host Colby Allen and producer Tom Viator share a podcast recorded on the rode at St. Edmond Catholic Church in Lafayette, Louisiana. This presentation, to the church's youth group, challenges attendees and our listeners alike to resist judgement, engage with...

Welcome to Part 2 of "What is Theology of the Body"? Adele did a great job in episode 34 of summarizing the 129 homilies that make up St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, but how do you share all that greatness with your family and friends and where do you go for more details. Press play and listen-in as Adele goes deep into her bag of TOB resources delivering a jam packed discus...

Welcome to our 1st ever multi-tasking production podcast.  In this 1st part of a 2 part series we wanted to share a short summary of what guides our subjects, comments, responses and story ideas here on Handbook for Humanity, The Theology of the Body. So what is Theology of the Body?  We thought it would be interesting to answer this question by recording a live presentation from our The...

Is pornography causing a health crisis in multiple states?  In part 4 of our our series, The Naked Truth about porn, Colby, Becki, Adele and Tom ask that question to Louisiana's Top Legal Officer, Attorney General Jeff Landry.  Listen in as A.G. Landry shares some shocking statistics on the increase in child abuse cases involving pornography as well as his team's "Protecting Innocence" r...

Welcome to the 3rd part in our 4 part series on the Naked Truth about Porn.  In this episode Colby and Tom are joined in the studio by a couple who share their experiences and wisdom about their recovery from the effects of Pornography.  Listen in as our guests explain how porn nearly destroyed their marriage and what they did to beat incredible odds.   Resources and Links mentioned...

How damaging is pornography to relationships?  In the second part of our series, The Naked Truth about Porn, Becki, Colby and Tom welcome Greg Broussard to the show to share the effects of pornography on relationships as seen through his experience as a facilitator of a Divorce Recovery ministry in the Diocese of Lafayette.  Greg's valuable insights cover subjects ranging from pornograph...

Is pornography a drug?  Today Becki and Tom discuss this question and many more about the increasingly dangerous impacts of porn with Margaret Rucks, a long time advocate for women and families devastated by this multi-billion dollar industry.  This episode is the first in a series of discussions we will have with several guests that range from those offering healing to individuals affec...

We all have bodies and our bodies speak to us and to others. How do our bodies speak and what do they say? Join Becki, Colby and Adele as they discuss body language and how it affects our relationships.  Our hosts will also discuss the questions, What is the difference between conscious and unconscious communication within language of the body and what does it mean to say our bodies can tell...

In today's hyper sensitive culture it's difficult to be the same in your professional life as you are in your personal life.  In this episode Colby, Becki and Tom are joined by, Thuy Tuttle, a nurse and Handbook for Humanity listener who shares how one of our previous episodes gave her the courage to ask questions when a supervisor's directive was morally challenging.   Thuy also di...

In honor of Sanctity of Life month join our Theology of the Body Community of Acadiana Founder, Adele Guillot, and Brenda DesOrmeaux, the Founder of the DesOrmeaux Foundation as they discuss Pope Paul IV's prophetic document "Humanae Vitae" (of Human Life). From this document, written nearly 55 years ago, Adele and Brenda uncover warnings of attacks on marriage, abuse of women and a rise in adoles...

In this second of 2 episodes Colby, Becki, Adele and Tom ask Dr. Susan Caldwell to share challenges and health risks related to hormone replacement therapy and older fertility enhancing methods, such as, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Dr. Caldwell also brings us up to date on a new form of infertility treatment called NaPro Technology.  Caldwell explains how this health science monitors and ma...

Another year has passed and medical science is continuing to develop technologies at a break-neck speed that people could only dream of a few short years ago.  But just because someone figures out new ways to manipulate the human body should the medical field and we as patients accept every new innovation in the name of proposed better health.  In today's first of 2 episodes we will get...

Have you ever experienced something that was unusually simple yet profoundly striking?  In the Christian belief and tradition God did that by using a star over a humble stable to introduce the Savior of the world.  Music, on a much lower level, occasionally supplies an epiphany with simple notes on a page played an sung in rhythm to move man's heart and mind. Please join Colby, Becki and...

Is modern day contraception dangerous to your health and what other options do couples have? Join Colby, Becki, Adele and Tom in welcoming Brandi Bellard, a nurse and Theology of the Body enthusiast gifted in speaking on natural fertility awareness.  This episode will be well worth the time as Brandi shares the truth and science about taking contraceptive pills that many people use without kn...

Our team at Handbook for Humanity would like to wish a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our listeners and their families! As a gift to you Becki, Adele and Tom are adding a bonus episode this week that we feel goes well with the Christmas Celebration.  We hope you enjoy this short discussion as we point out the importance of inheritance as a common human experience and the need fo...

In our nearly instant gratification world learning how to wait for something is a skill that is quickly vanishing. Can someone learn how to wait well?  In this episode Colby, Adele and Tom are joined by guest Kyle Melancon to discuss the common human experience of waiting. Kyle, a youth minister with the Diocese of Lafayette, recounts some struggles and trials of having to wait for certain th...

Relationships often struggle because one or both parties are grasping at something that is not really there. Join Colby, Adele, and Tom as we share a little more about ourselves plus welcome a friend of Theology of the Body Community of Acadiana, Kyle Melancon, to discuss the conflict of grasping versus receiving in relationships. What are the signs you might be grasping in a relationship? Do you...

This week Becki & Adele get some help from producer Tom to handle a call-in from two frequent listeners to Handbook for Humanity.  Lisa Myers and Pam Andrus have listened to several episodes and we wanted to get their insights on their favorite shows.  Enjoy this short audio review as Lisa and Pam share how certain episodes helped clarify questions in their personal lives and others...

In part 3 of this 3 part series on the Mysteries of Suffering, Becky and Adele will continue to get insights of the hope of healing trauma in the body from guest Dr. Veronica Lenzi.  Dr. Lenzi will also share some coping techniques to help us be in the moment and why that is so important in dealing with healing.  Suffering is a common human experience no one can escape.  Nevertheles...

In part two of the 3 part series on the Mysteries of Human Suffering, Becky and Adele will get insights of the hope of healing trauma in the body from guest Dr. Veronica Lenzi. Suffering is a common human experience no one can escape. Nevertheless, there is always hope and healing possible in every experience of suffering. Like death and the afterlife, suffering has an element of mystery that cann...