Naked Without Shame

Written By Megan Burwell & Morgan Holliger

Theology of the Body and What it Means to be Human is an exploration of Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body which is at the core of what it means to be human. In our over-sexualized culture, we have lost our way when it comes to love, sex, marriage and God’s truth. This program will examine why God made us the way He did and what His plan is for us. We will shine a light on our current culture and see why God’s truth is the remedy we need to find true happiness. Join us for what can truly be a life-changing experience!

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35. TOB and Child Development | Learning Love Through Education
35. TOB and Child Development | Learning Love Through Education

How does education fit into the world of Theology of the Body (TOB)? In this episode we discuss the importance of child development, the impact and power of education, and how children learn to love. We approach this topic through the lens of TOB with our own personal experiences as educators and child-development specialists. Addressing issues such as "Attachment Theory", bringing joy and fun into your relationship with your child, and how to create a safe environment where a child can flourish and become a positive impact in the world.

34. The Burden of Pregnancy vs Personal Freedom
34. The Burden of Pregnancy vs Personal Freedom

Is pregnancy really just a burden on women? What is wrong with having the freedom to choose what you do with your own body? Megan and Morgan take a deep dive into the concept of personal autonomy, our right to choice vs the right to life, and how the teachings of the Church affect our view of womanhood and pregnancy.

33. The Meaning of Existence | How TOB Connects us to God w/ Tom Hagerty
33. The Meaning of Existence | How TOB Connects us to God w/ Tom Hagerty

Megan is joined by her friend, Tom Hagerty, to discusses how Theology of the Body has impacted his life, his Catholic faith, and why sharing its message is so important for youth ministry. They discuss what it means to have an adequate anthropology, understanding your own existence, and how TOB connects us to God.

32. Theology of the Body Q&A: Sex, Cohabitation, and Other Things
32. Theology of the Body Q&A: Sex, Cohabitation, and Other Things

Is Cohabitation always wrong? Why save sex for marriage? Megan and Morgan answer real life questions from their viewers on topics such as cohabitation, technology and the family, and the relationship between sex and marriage, all through the lens of Theology of the Body.

31. From Suspicion to Love
31. From Suspicion to Love

Megan and Morgan unpack the very common experience of suspicion, or in more contemporary terms, “catastrophizing”, in our relationships with others. They delve into this heavily psychological topic from a Christian perspective, proposing that the way out of a constant state of suspicion is through allowing God to heal the wounds that created our suspicion in the first place. Ultimately, they give some insight into how we can move from a “paradigm of suspicion” to a “paradigm of love”.

30. Reproductive Technology: In Vitro Fertilization, Blade Runner, and The Catholic Perspective
30. Reproductive Technology: In Vitro Fertilization, Blade Runner, and The Catholic Perspective

Does it matter how human beings come into existence? What is the real difference between natural conception and technologies such as In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)? This episode dives into the Church's view on reproduction, the natural process vs technology, and how Blade Runner 2049 exemplifies our desire to know where we come from.

29. Contraception vs Natural Family Planning: What's the Difference?
29. Contraception vs Natural Family Planning: What's the Difference?

Is there really a big difference between types of Contraception and Natural Family Planning (NFP) as methods to avoid pregnancy? John Paul II's teaching on the language of the body reveals that it all comes down to how each one views humanity. Through this episode we discuss how NFP views and respects the body, abstinence vs taking a pill, and the language we speak with our physical actions.

28. Why We Love The Theology Of The Body: The Culture Project Part 2
28. Why We Love The Theology Of The Body: The Culture Project Part 2

Megan continues her conversation with Culture Project missionaries, Alex and Caroline, about the importance of the Theology Of The Body. They share about the profound impact it has had on their their identities, their understanding of sexuality, and their relationships.

27. Love on a Mission: The Culture Project Part 1
27. Love on a Mission: The Culture Project Part 1

Megan is joined by Alex Ross and Caroline Anderson, two missionaries with a Theology of the Body outreach called "The Culture Project". The missionaries explain how TOB has shaped their understanding of human dignity, relationships, sexuality, and the Catholic Church. Their testimonies give an exciting witness to the Theology of the Body and the journey it can take us on in our lives!

Megan Burwell & Morgan Holliger

Megan Burwell received a degree in Speech Language Pathology from Bowling Green State University. Her greatest passion though, lies in learning about the human person through the teachings of the Theology of the Body. This passion brought her to Washington DC to pursue graduate studies at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for studies on Marriage and Family. Her love of working in healthcare as well as for beginning and end of life issues led her to specialize in Biotechnology and Ethics within her MA in Theology. Megan most of all loves her family, living life in community, admiring nature, and learning new and beautiful things.

After receiving her BA in English at Bowling Green State University, Morgan Holliger moved to Washington D.C. to study at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute where she obtained a Master of Theological Studies in Marriage and Family and is currently studying for her PhD. Morgan is a convert to the Catholic faith, which she largely credits to her encounter with Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body in her senior year of high school. She has been involved in ministry since college, most notably serving as a co-host alongside Megan Burwell of a young adult group in Bowling Green, OH entitled "TOB Tuesday", which focused on studying the themes of the Theology of the Body. In her free time, Morgan loves music and singing, cooking and good conversations with friends.

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