Caitlin welcomes Director of Ongoing Spiritual Formation, Jen Settle, back to the show to discuss the complexities of family planning and the discernment process couples face when considering pregnancy. Family planning isn't easy, but you're not alone! In this episode, Caitlin and Jen explore serious reasons for avoiding pregnancy, the weight of bringing new life into the world, and practical discernment practices that can help couples navigate these family planning decisions.

NOTE: This episode is appropriate for all audiences.

Chapters
00:00 The Journey of Family Growth
05:10 The Weight of Discernment in Parenthood
11:41 Understanding Serious Reasons to Avoid Pregnancy
19:35 Practical Discernment Practices for Couples

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• Theology of the Body 1 - head and heart immersion course: https://tobinstitute.org/programs/tob-1/

Relevant episodes you may enjoy:

Episode 108: Choosing a Natural Family Planning method

Episode 110: Should we have another baby?

Episode 140: Isn't Natural Family Planning a Catholic thing?

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Keywords: family growth, discernment, pregnancy, serious reasons, parenting, Theology of the Body, spiritual direction, openness to life, marriage, guidance, abstinence, natural family planning, fertility awareness

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