How Did We Get Here? Divorce, Contraception, and Same-Sex Attraction | Fr. Paul Check

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How Did We Get Here? Divorce, Contraception, and Same-Sex Attraction | Fr. Paul Check

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👉 Discover how divorce, contraception, and sexual confusion reshaped our culture—and how Christ offers the way back.In this powerful episode of The Conor Gallagher Show, Fr. Paul Check unpacks the cultural decline from divorce to contraception to same-sex attraction—and how the Church calls us back to truth, virtue, and authentic freedom in Christ. Drawing from his experience as a Marine, moral theologian, and longtime leader of Courage International, Fr. Check sheds light on the spiritual battles of our age: transgender ideology, sexual confusion, and the crisis of masculinity.Through profound insights on meekness, holiness, Catholic teaching on human sexuality, and God’s providence at work even in our struggles, this conversation will challenge, inspire, and equip you to better understand how we got here—and where Christ is calling us next.👍 Like, Subscribe, or Follow The Conor Gallagher Show on your favorite podcast platform, and follow us on social media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/conorgallaghershowInstagram: https://instagram.com/conorgallaghershowTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@conorgallaghershowSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qtdMK8FqjAQ3ODlFXCEYt?si=ae4598b16c1d4cdeApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-conor-gallagher-show/id1789476722👉 Watch Desire of the Everlasting Hills (recommended by Fr. Check) here: https://everlastinghills.orgCHAPTERS00:01 Trailer04:00 Wisdom vs. Intelligence08:19 Understanding Meekness13:11 The Purpose of Virtue17:17 Authority and Service21:17 Introduction to Fr. Paul Check26:25 Understanding the Moral Act31:02 The Ends Justifying the Means36:29 The Nature of Love and Surrender41:31 The Marine Corps Ethos and Sacrifice49:33 Transitioning from Military to Priesthood54:33 Theological Studies and Authentic Masculinity59:53 Understanding Christian Life and Sanctity1:04:21 Theological Insights from Saints1:09:18 Call to Evangelization1:16:36 Leadership to Courage International1:22:15 Meeting Individuals with Same-Sex Attraction1:27:25 Psychological Genesis Explained1:33:31 Patterns in Personal Stories1:38:39 The Role of Personal Stories in Healing1:44:16 The Nature of Healing and Conversion1:51:49 The Evolution of Theological Questions1:56:10 The Complexity of Same-Sex Attraction2:00:54 Moral Corruption and Its Impact2:07:39 The Rise of Gender Ideology2:13:34 Transgenderism and Gnosticism2:17:40 The Malleability of the Body2:21:46 The Role of Publishing in Spiritual Growth2:27:33 The Importance of Thoughtful Communication2:33:13 Consecration to Mary and Its Significance2:38:48 The Concept of Virginal Fatherhood2:43:20 Teaching Virtue in the Seminary2:49:09 Eulogy Virtues vs. Resume Virtues2:53:42 Literary Preferences and Influences2:57:57 Leadership Lessons from Sports and Business#CatholicTeaching #FrPaulCheck #CourageInternational #DivorceAndContraception #SameSexAttraction #CatholicChurch #TransgenderIdeology #ConorGallagherShow #CatholicMasculinity

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