Handbook for Humanity

Join Colby, Adele, and Becki in conversation on the experience of suffering in the light of the writings of St. John Paul II. 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 cannot be neatly analyzed and categorized. Experiences...

We all want to be free. We all have an innate sense of the right we have as human beings to be free. What is the purpose of our freedom? Join Colby, Adele and Becky to explore themes of living freedom for the sake of Love expressed in human experience.   An inspiring resource for those in an unplanned pregnancy.  https://mail.google.com/mail/u/1/#inbox/FMfcgzGqRZZXpHHFFRjfkHjBFqzPpnGZ?pr...

Today Colby and Becky welcome two West Texas women who celebrate the rich traditions of Dia de Los Muertos, a celebration of All Souls day in the Mexican tradition that has become well known and practiced throughout the world.  Death as a common experience of all humanity has the capacity to connect us in a way not many other common experiences do. There are various ways of responding to and...

Ever wonder about the man we often reference in conversations, John Paul II? This week we celebrate the man and the mission that lives on in the hearts of many, still impacting lives in various ways. Colby and Becki welcome special guests Adam Fuselier, managing director of Dumb Ox Ministries, now ECHO Community, and Savanna Philips, a student of the JPII Project in Krakow, to join in sharing uniq...

Exclusive: In Episode 12 Colby, Becki and Dr. Sarah Denny continue their discussion from Episode 11 about Dr. Denny's Doctorial Dissertation of dialogue between St. John Paul II and the founder of Planned Parenthood, Margaret Sanger.  Denny shares some incredible findings from the writings of these two historical figures that helps her uncover some unique answers to the challenges we face in...

Exclusive:  How would you like to hear St. John Paul II in a conversation with Margaret Sanger?  This week we are honored to be the first media outlet to publicly share Dr. Sarah Denny's amazing work showcasing what dialogue might look like between these historical figures.  Denny, an ethics Professor at Loyola University in New Orleans,  uses writings from St. John Paul II and...

How can 2 parties in real relationship obtain a lasting peace between each other?  In episode 10 Brian Butler, founder and director of Echo Community (formerly Dumb Ox Ministries), joins Colby and Becki to unpack how peace can come from understanding how our gifts and talents can be complementary to one another and not a reason to compete against each other.  Listen in as our group share...

Do you wonder why you are here or what is your purpose?   In this episode Colby and Becky have a special guest that will provide insight into a total vision of who we are called to be, give understanding to the why behind the what we believe and discuss the true beauty of God's plan for each of us.  Joining our hosts today to discuss these topics as well as an exciting event called "Tota...

In episode 8 we discuss a common experience we all have as humans, the interior life.  The interior life is in the Handbook for Humanity because it is the dwelling-place where "YOU" are, your heart.  Not the fleshy pump inside your chest but the hidden center of you as a person that is beyond the grasp of reason and of others.  Join Adele, Becki & Colby as they break open why th...

Why do we do what we do? John Paul II as a philosopher and theologian, threaded a phenomenological approach through his writings and dialogue, appealing to a close and repetitive observation of our human experience as a means of understanding the Truth about who we are and why we exist. In today's episode Colby, Adele & Becki discuss how human experience (Someone's Phenomenology) can shed...

In this week's episode we bring on our first guest to Handbook for Humanity, Austin Matherne. Austin is an artist and high school teacher based in south Louisiana. Listen as Colby and Becki ask Austin to paint several word pictures describing how his career, faith and life have been impacted by our recently discussed topics of Solitude, Shame and Gift of Self. Quote mentioned by Becki proposing an...

Join us for a discussion about how Love & Responsibility play a role in being a better human.  In this episode Adele, Becki and Colby unpack how the 1st and 2nd steps in the progression of true love, attraction & desire are easy, but the third stage, goodwill, provides challenges in our relationships.  Are we responsible for those we love?  Do we use others for our own end?...

The pinnacle of our existence and how we experience this world stems from our relationships, how we relate to others. Relationships can, and in most cases feel complicated but today we hope to shed light on something special. The human person is created and called to make a gift of self to others.  This is the third in a series of topics as we covered solitude and isolation in our first part....

What is shame, and why does it exist?  We all deserve to be seen and loved rightly. Join us this week as we dive into the negative and positive aspects of the human experience of shame. Handbook for Humanity is a production of the Desormeaux Foundation, a non-profit that works to support and celebrate life.  If you would like to learn more about the work of the foundation supporting wome...

When you are alone, do you feel isolated, bored, or antsy? Join us this week as we discuss the experience of solitude, and how it is a call to go outside of ourselves for something greater. Handbook for Humanity is a production of the Desormeaux Foundation, a non-profit that works to support and celebrate life. If you would like to learn more about the work of the foundation support...

In this first episode we introduce you to the hosts, purpose, and mission of Handbook for Humanity. Join us weekly as we discuss truth about the body, spirit, and sexuality. Handbook for Humanity is a production of the Desormeaux Foundation, a non-profit that works to support and celebrate life. If you would like to learn more about the work of the foundation supporting women in crisis pregnancy,...