Renzo and Monica Ortega: Catholic marriage, intimacy, and family life

Two Become Family

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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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Religion

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twobecomefamily.com

Latest episode

Jun 2, 2026

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Episodes

How Wives Can Do Better 27.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, we look at the complex needs of marriages and how wives can support their husbands. We talk about the kind of women’s content that is out there, and the lack of guidance spouses get in how they can support their spouse navigating shame. Let’s jump in! We were on EWTN Life on the Rock Episode 1 Life on the Rock Episode 2 SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for...

104. What is Red Pill and the Manosphere and Why Catholics Should Care 20.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we tackle a fairly unknown topic that is having an influence on a lot of young men. We talk about the origins of the red pill/manosphere community, why it's appealing, and how it's influence can negatively effect Catholic men who are honestly seeking to be good husbands and fathers. This made for an interesting discussion, let's jump in! Vid...

REWIND: Rehabilitating Chastity 13.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail Today we have a special rewind episode! This rewind is because we are still exhausted from all the traveling this month. We will be back next week! For now, enjoy this discussion! Let's jump in. Support the show

We're Not Compatible (We Took Jordan Peterson's Personality Assessment) 06.02.2024

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we see what Jordan Peterson has to say about our compatibility. We took his Understand Myself personality assessment and we go over some of our results and what the implications are for our relationship. We conclude that we wish we had done this while we were still dating. We can't wait to share the results with you, let's jump in! Take the test!...

How Healing Who We Are Changes How We Love 30.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we dive into the masculine and feminine identities. Monica shares about her first-time as a stay-at-home mom and what drove her to return to work. Then we unpack how recognizing that we are beloved can be the first step to healing our identities. We're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! Journey as a couple this Lent: BORN OF FIRE B...

101. Why Sexual Freedom Doesn't Mean Repression or Elimination of Your Sex Drive 23.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we dive back into the topic of what sexual freedom should look like for husbands. However, this time we start of with some philosophy, some more philosophy, and then some Theology of the Body! We hope you're buckled up, let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is a blessing...

100. Celebration, BIG Announcement, and answering listener questions LIVE! 16.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode we celebrate 100 of episodes of Pre-Cana with the Pope and we make a few BIG announcements! We react to our very first episode, reflect on our mission, and answer some LIVE questions from listeners. Let’s jump in! 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...

Why Do Men Want To Have Sex All The Time (Reacting to the Catholic Gentleman) 09.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we reflect and react to clips from an episode of the Catholic Gentleman titles: What  women don't understand about men. We tackle some of the ideas around men and their biological sex drive and we consider how important it is to have a shared vision and understanding about sex in your marriage. We're praying this conversation leads to many fruitf...

Is Porn In Your Marriage Really a Big Deal? (Reflecting on the Whatever Podcast) 02.01.2024

Send us Fan Mail Is porn a big deal? Why or why not? In this episode, we listen to guests on The Whatever Podcast debate pornography use within relationships and add our two cents. Listen to the full debate: Destiny, Jazmen Jafar VS Lila Rose, Trent Horn DEBATE FREE Strive 21: Porn Detox Guided Steps Recovery SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pra...

REWIND: Why Husbands NEED to Share the Mental Load 26.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail 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 To Joseph: 10 Day Consecration to St. Joseph Go To Joseph For Children FREE RESOURCES Fertility Aw...

An Episode Full of Banter and Unsolicited Advice 19.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we banter! Renzo talks about his latest jiu-jitsu milestone, we ponder the delicate balance of encouraging kid's independence while maintaining high expectations, and we go on about social media and why Monica did a great job preparing the house for Advent and Christmas! We're so happy you're with us, let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLA...

Why This Communication Style Changed Our Marriage (Reacting to Therapy in a Nutshell) 12.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode we react to therapy in a nutshell. What if we told you that communication was deeply influenced by an unseen cultural force - 'Ask Culture' versus 'Guess Culture'. This concept changed our marriage for the better and allowed us to build a foundation of understanding that we never had experienced. We’re so happy you’re here with us! Let’s jump...

Why You Don’t Need Sex To Be Happily Married (Reacting to Ven. Fulton Sheen's World First Love) 05.12.2023

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk about sex while we navigate the profound depths of Mary and Joseph's heart-driven union. We discuss their extraordinary relationship and unravel the spiritual richness of their love, exploring how it has been depicted in Venerable Fulton Sheen's book "The World's First Love". We take a closer look at how absolute virginity and wedd...

When Should Wives Submit? Part 2 (Reacting to Jordan Peterson) 28.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode we react and reflect on Jordan Peterson's take on submission in marriage.  We comment on his unique insights and his blend of mixing Theology and human psychology. Tammy's journey towards finding faith in Catholicism and Jordan's contemplative approach towards religion adds another layer of depth to this discussion. We're so happy you&ap...

How to Set Healthy Boundaries and Honor Your Parents at the Same Time! (Reacting to Pints With Aquinas) 21.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail Boundaries are necessary for healthy relationships and personal wellbeing, this is especially true during the holiday season! In today's episode we’re reacting to a Pints With Aquinas episode and reflect on the advice that's given. We also share how we've navigated these choppy waters ourselves. Join us while we share intimate conversations and personal experiences;...

When Should Wives Submit? Part 1 14.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail How should married couples understand submission in marriage? Is it an outdated practice or a misinterpreted piece of Christian wisdom? In this episode we react to Fr. Mike's video and explore the true essence of submission in marriage. Drawing from ideas of Pope St. John Paul II along with our experience in marriage, we challenge the false dichotomy of Ephesians 5 that is of...

How Often Should Married Couples Have Sex? (Reacting to Jordan Peterson vs Christopher West) 07.11.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we react to Jordan Peterson and Christopher West's answer to "how often married couples should have sex". We give our thoughts on both their responses and then we give our thoughts on the question too! We're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! Watch the original video here: https://youtu.be/KpQ6Mubvm9Y?si=OwyPKTlsHBQs...

Ghost, Demons, and Essential Oils (Halloween Episode) 31.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we have a short conversation about the movie Nefarious and the reality of angels and demons. We talk about the little ways we could be opening doors to evil, how it can effect our marriages, and why faith in Christ is so necessary. We're so happy you're here with us! Listen to this podcast to learn more: The Exorcist Files   SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLAT...

Bobby Angel - Complementarity of Husbands and Wives 24.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we sit down with Bobby Angel and talk about importance of the complementarity of husbands and wives and why it helps each spouse be better. We talk about how to overcome struggles with asking for help, and why women are perfectly equipped to  bring out the best in their husbands. We're so happy you're here with us. Let's jump in! More from B...

Marriage and the Prosperity Gospel 17.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, talk about our marriage. We talk about the reality of blessings and suffering co-existing, and you get to hear a little more about what our prayers look like. We're so happy you're here with us, let's jump in! 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 fami...

Our Marriage Is A Work In Progress 10.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we open up a little bit and you get to hear more on how we work on our own marriage. Our main focus is Renzo's ADHD moments and how Monica has grown to support them, but the conversation goes far beyond that. We're so happy you're here, let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and...

The Decisive Battle Over Marriage and the Family 03.10.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk about the battle over marriage and the family and how we can see it in our own lives. We talk about our recent talks, how differently we see our vocations, and why Renzo is terrible at delivering jokes on command. Let's jump in! View the new Knights of Columbus video series on marriage and family: https://kofc.org/missionofthefamily SUPPORT OU...

Why We Love Houston, and What's Next For This Show 26.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk about our recent trip to Houston for their Together in Holiness conference. We talk about the future of this podcast and trusting that we are where God wants us to be. Let's jump in! 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...

Is It Your Job To Get Your Spouse To Heaven? 19.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we sit and talk about the Roman empire. Just kidding. We talk about whether or not it is one spouses job to get the other to heaven? We talk about how we support one another's spiritual lives and why it can be simple and difficult to share Jesus with someone we love. Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We...

You Need To Be On The Same Page! (Our Top 5 Areas in which Spouses Need to Agree) 12.09.2023

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we talk about the 5 areas, in our opinion, that couples need to get on the same page about ASAP. It's easy, and tempting to settle and let things fester. In this episode, we're encouraging couples to aim for greater and talk! Let's jump in! SUPPORT OUR APOSTOLATE Thank you all for your ongoing support. We love what we do and pray that it is...

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