Book Study: Men, Women, and Mystery of Love.

Take some time this summer to rest, reset, and read with the Culture Project! We’re revisiting an old favorite – Dr. Edward Sri’s highly practical book, Men, Women, and the Mystery of Love. This little book distills the wisdom of St. John Paul II’s seminal work, Love and Responsibility, into simple straightforward chapters with discussion…

Masculinity Through the Eyes of a Woman

For women, masculinity is distinctly felt and recognized. By the same token, the absence of true and authentic masculinity can also be felt by a woman. Let me break it down. The world would have us believe that masculinity consists of the physical capabilities of a man. That the bigger, the badder, and the stronger…

Okay, Seriously… What is Chastity?

Quick, what is chastity? Take a moment to legitimately think about what’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word chastity. Is it something beautiful? Ugly? Repressive? Outdated? Sacrificial? A friend of mine once asked a group of 7th graders what chastity was. A deafening silence fell across the room as…

3 Reasons Why Men Need to Be Concerned About Birth Control

“Mom, I’m cramping so bad. It hurts! I’m NOT going to school today!” yelled my sister from the couch in our living room as I was walking out the door to catch the school bus. Living with three sisters, this was an all-too common scenario that took place often in the house. Thank GOD I’m…

Prove Them Wrong

“Men have always been disappointing” “Men are so stupid and predictable” “Men truly are stupid” “Cancel all men” “Men are trash” As a man, these comments are hard to read. I found all of these and more after a simple search for “men” on Twitter. Whether posed as a joke or a serious criticism, negativity…

Men and Emotional Chastity

“Savannah and I have actually started dating.” These words cut me deep.  Savannah was the girl I had a huge crush on for months. After a lot of back-and-forth in my head, I decided I might finally ask her out soon. Sitting in the car before going to an event, those words above were spoken…

How Pornography Stole My Trust in Men and How I Stole It Back Coping with the Way Porn Affects Those I Love

Dear Sister, The other day, I was on Google Hangouts with two of my guy friends (because #SocialDistancing) and the topic of how pornography negatively impacts dating relationships came up. One of them asked me how long I would want a man to be free from pornography before I would date them. Even though I…

Theology of the Body and Quarantine: The Invitation of Beauty

We currently find ourselves on a beautiful planet full of incredible eternal souls… trapped inside of our houses and yards. If you are anything like me, these past weeks have been hard. With a deeper ache for communion rushing to the surface of my heart, I often found myself turning on my phone as if…