Renzo and Monica Ortega: Catholic marriage, intimacy, and family life
Two Become Family
Welcome to the podcast that talks about Catholic marriage, without pretending it's easy. We are Renzo and Monica Ortega, we've been married 13 years, we have 5 kids, and our apostolate, Two Become Family, helps Catholics who love the Church, love each other, and still have no idea why marriage feels so hard sometimes. Through our very candid, and sometimes uncomfortably vulnerable, conversations about sex, NFP, conflict, family life, we hope to spark conversations between you and your spouse. Visit us at https://twobecomefamily.substack.com for more resources for your marriage
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Renzo and Monica Ortega: Catholic marriage, intimacy, and family life
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Jun 2, 2026
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Episodes
150. Lenten Series Part 4: Striving for Poverty in Spirit and Faithful Stewardship 01.04.2025 38:38
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk about the next two chapters in the Lenten devotional we've been working through. It leads us to some deeper and honest conversation about areas of life that we need to increase in trust of God the Father. Let's jump in! Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order LOVEMAKING! - Use code LOVE10 Read and Subscribe to...
149. Lenten Series Part 3: Tested Faith, Gratitude, and Hard Conversations 25.03.2025 39:40
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Renzo shares a little bit about his weekend and The Rescue Project we connect the reality of the Gospel with how God has been challenging us this Lent. Our conversation leads us to talk about faith, gratitude, and how to start having faith filled conversations with your spouse! Let's jump in! - Buy our new book on how to talk about sex with your spouse: Order ...
148. Lenten Series Part 2: Receiving God’s Abundance 18.03.2025 37:24
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we talk about Lent and what we're reading together during this season: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/trusting-our-fathers-provision/ We talk about our recent trip to Steubenville, Ohio, how God is answering our prayers and how we can start to pray more open and honestly this Lent to prepare to receive what God has in store for us. Let's ju...
147. Lenten Series Part 1: Trusting Our Father's Provision 11.03.2025 38:28
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we talk about Lent and what we're reading together during this season: https://jpiihealingcenter.org/product/trusting-our-fathers-provision/ We talk about why we struggle with trust in this season of our lives, we talk a little bit of the temperaments and we share about the Phil Wickham concert we attended! We hope you enjoy our conversation and lean i...
Marriage, the Rosary, and Lent with Refuge Rosaries 04.03.2025 38:40
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we interview some of our favorite people about their leap into starting Refuge Rosaries! Jess and Robby Nayden discuss trusting Mary, learning from the Rosary, and the difference it can make in a married couples prayer life. Let’s jump in! SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS: use code TBF25 at check out for a 25% discount! https://www.etsy.com/shop/RefugeRosaries...
The Couple-Prenuer Life with Saints Alive! 25.02.2025 40:29
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we catch up with our friends from Saints Alive! Melissa and Alex Dee. We have a great talking about the leap of faith necessary to be couple-preneurs, and the latest Lent challenge from Saints Alive and Hallow! Waitlist to sign up for The Little Way 30 day free trial of Hallow Saints Alive website Let’s jump in! ___ Order our book on how to talk about sex w...
Catholic Education and All About Lent with Katie Bogner 18.02.2025 35:24
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we chatted with Katie Bogner, teacher and catechist (and blogger from LookToHimAndBeRadiant.com ). Covering topics related to her experience teaching in both public and Catholic school as well as working parish catechetical ministry, we discussed school choice, obstacles and challenges she sees her middle schoolers facing, and ways that families can vibrantly live...
When Parenting Kills Your Lovemaking 11.02.2025 40:17
Send us Fan Mail We thought we were done with Lovemaking, but this week was tough! In today's episode we also give you some practical ways our marital intimacy can get stronger in our season of parenthood. For more on this topic: Order LOVEMAKING! we're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ Inito:...
Why Jesus Cares About Your Sex Life 04.02.2025 42:33
Send us Fan Mail In our last episode of the Lovemaking series we talk about the connection between marriage, sex, and the Eucharist. We also give you some practical ways our marital intimacy can reframe our relationship with Jesus. For more on this topic: PRE-ORDER LOVEMAKING! we're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! Read and Subscribe to our Substack: https://twobecomefam...
Sexual Wounds, and Healing in Marriage 28.01.2025 36:35
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we talk about how sexual wounds can hurt your intimacy in marriage and what freedom and healing looked like in our marriage. For more on this topic: PRE-ORDER LOVEMAKING! we're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! By Dr. Breuninger - Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life’s Hurts The Eucharist as a Source of Healing for Anxiety and D...
Is Your Mental Load Ruining Your Marital Intimacy? 22.01.2025 28:43
Send us Fan Mail We had to re-record this episode cause of technical issues, but we think it's better than our first attempt. Here it is: why your mental load may be ruining your marital intimacy. Let's jump in! PRE-ORDER LOVEMAKING! For 30 friends! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Read and Subscribe to our Substack: We Loved Making Lovemaking https://...
Why the World Needed Another Catholic Sex Book 14.01.2025 38:14
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we discuss 5 reasons the world needed another Catholic sex book. We rambled a bit in the beginning, some of Renzo's jokes were bad, but we're still so happy you're here with us! Let's jump in! PRE-ORDER LOVEMAKING! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Read and Subscribe to our Substack: We Loved Making Lov...
Countdown to Lovemaking 07.01.2025 33:50
Send us Fan Mail We wrote a book and it's coming next month! In this episode we talk about how we got here and what we hope this book will do for marriages! Let's jump in! Read and Subscribe to our Substack: We Loved Making Lovemaking https://twobecomefamily.substack.com/ PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15...
REWIND: Setting Boundaries During the Holidays and Beyond 17.12.2024 34:16
Send us Fan Mail Today we rewind to a very important subject: Boundaries. We're so happy you're here with us. Let's jump in! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is...
Are We Doing Advent Right? 10.12.2024 43:30
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we banter and reflect on Advent! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in som...
This is What Every Man Wants 03.12.2024 38:13
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we talk about what, in our experience, is the one thing all husbands are looking for. Spoiler alert, its more than sex. We're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APO...
REWIND: The Problem With Date Nights 19.11.2024 46:36
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we throw it back to one of our most popular shows! What do you think about our take on date nights? Let's jump in! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do...
Answering Your Questions and Texts 12.11.2024 58:01
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we tackle your questions! No topic was off limits and we did our best to answer as many as we could! Let’s jump in! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pra...
Redemption and Fundamentalism (Mutual Submission Part 2) 05.11.2024 48:14
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is part 2 of our take on one of the recent Pints With Aquinas episode featuring Mike Pantile and his take on Mutual Submission. We take a look at more Papal writings on Ephesians 5 and unpack the implications of scripture translation and theology of the body, Let’s jump in! The episode we reference: Red Pill to Catholic: Embracing True Patriarchy PRE-ORDER OUR...
Nuancing the Patriarchy (Mutual Submission Part 1) 29.10.2024 51:25
Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we give our take on one of the recent Pints With Aquinas episode featuring Mike Pantile and his take on Mutual Submission. We take a look at some Papal writings on Ephesians 5 and we try to add some nuance to the conversation. Let’s jump in! The episode we reference: Red Pill to Catholic: Embracing True Patriarchy PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE...
A Love That Spreads the Gospel 22.10.2024 42:27
Send us Fan Mail In today's video, we unpack some of the themes from our the most recent presentation we gave at the Diocese of Venice, Florida. It was such a joy to speak to married couples about how our love can spread the Gospel, and we thought it would be fun to elaborate some more on the themes from our talk. Let's jump in! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK! PRE-ORDER OUR BOOK FROM AVE MARIA PRESS...
REWIND: Why All The Sex Rules? 15.10.2024 1:04:29
Send us Fan Mail Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing to you and your families. If you are benefitting in some way from what we're doing, here are some ways you can support our show: Support us on Patreon ! Our Books Go T...
Play With Your Spouse! 08.10.2024 48:36
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk about play, Dr. Stuart Brown's research on play, and the importance of recognizing your spouses play personality. Let's jump in! https://nifplay.org/ https://nifplay.org/what-is-play/play-personalities/ Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.com CODE: MON15 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for...
Don't Let Stress Break Your Marriage 01.10.2024 42:43
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk about stress and how it can really make marriage hard. We reflect on a recent article from the Gottman Institute and share some real life examples from our own experiences. Let's jump in! https://www.gottman.com/blog/how-stress-can-cause-relationship-dissatisfaction/ Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: In...
Making NFP Sexy Again 24.09.2024 36:52
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk about the challenges implementing NPF and TTA can have on the romantic side of marriage. We reflect on how we started to reframe what we saw as burdens and how leaning in and keeping things romantic doesn't always have to revolve around sex. Let's jump in! Our Codes! Mentionables: https://www.shopmentionables.com/TWOBECOME Inito: Inito.co...
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