The Problem with “Champ” Culture

As guys, we’ve all seen this situation break down one way or another.  You’re all in the locker room. It’s probably a Monday, for the sake of the story. A teammate comes up and starts spilling the beans to the entire team about a hookup he had (or at least purports he had) over the…

“What Are We?”

Have you ever found yourself questioning where you stand with someone? Now I don’t mean whether or not you’re on good terms with this person. I’m referring to the age old questions that have molded dating culture to what it is today. Are we just friends? Are we more than friends? Are we “talking” now…

Healing from Breakups: A Practical Guide

Dating relationships can only end in two ways: getting married or breaking up. Perhaps you’ve recently found yourself experiencing the latter. How can we deal with breakups and take the time to truly heal? Whether you’ve been the dumper or dumpee, in the end there will always be disappointment. Praise God for the hope and…

What is Emotional Chastity?

Last week my team and I visited Franciscan University of Steubenville. Since I graduated there in 2017, returning brought up memories of my college days. Being fresh from high school, I was eager to establish relationships based on the most important thing to me: my faith. One of the girls I became close to loved…

What is Your Relationship with Weakness?

Do you accept yourself? Yes, I’m talking to you. Do you honestly accept yourself as you are? I’ve realized that there are some aspects of who I am right now that feel unlovable. The bubbly, happy, put-together version of me on most days is pretty easy for me to accept. But what about the version…

Moving In: Should We Live Together Before Getting Married?

It seems like a normal idea today. You’ve been dating for a while, things are getting serious, and finances are getting tight. You’re looking for a roommate so why not move in with the person you love?  Moving in with the person you’re dating seems to be a common thing that few object to today.…

What Do You Desire?

Have you ever found yourself asking, is it okay to be physically attracted to other people? I have all of these desires for intimacy and a strong desire for sex, is there something wrong with me? Growing up, there was always a negative connotation surrounding the word “chastity” and I think this is because I…

Mental Health Matters

Fall is in the air, which means we are officially getting to the time of year which include things such as football and leaves changing colors, but also means longer days and less sunlight. Unfortunately for a lot of us, myself included, around this time of year, seasonal depression will start to creep its way…