The Freedom to Love Podcast Jeremy Rohr

This week, we explore the impact of early and frequent exposure to pornography on emotional regulation. Jeremy introduces the RULER method, developed by Dr. Marc Brackett, as a tool to learn emotional regulation. He provides practical advice on using the Mood Meter to identify and navigate unpleasant and pleasant emotions. We begin with recognizing our emotions and the role it plays in managing difficult emotions. Access the Mood Meter here: http://freedomtolove.org/moodmeter/ Connect wi...

Today, we are joined by newly ordained Father Chris Yanta to discuss Celibacy for the Kingdom as we continue exploring different themes of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Father Chris shares his journey of answering the call to the priesthood, highlighting the steps and insights that led him to embrace the beauty of celibacy as a gift and a sacrifice. Join us for an insightful discussion on celibacy, discernment, and the path to faithfully living out one's vocation.Get the ...

The goal of understanding God's plan for sexuality is to help us understand the direction we want to orient our hearts, minds, and actions so that we can live a chaste life. In this week's episode, I share a lesson I taught a couple of years ago, titled "In The Beginning." In the lesson, I give an overview of the themes of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body and we explore how Christ's grace can redeem our sexuality, strengthen our will, soften our hearts, and renew our intell...

This week, we apply the technique of saying honest prayers to another common scenario. Jeremy introduces the BLAAST'D acronym, which represents emotions that often precede the temptation to indulge in pornography. Jeremy explains how these emotions serve as feedback to identify areas for personal growth and highlights the importance of recognizing and addressing them through the honest prayer process. Listeners gain insights into the underlying gifts related to these emotions and are encourag...

We continue expanding on the technique of saying honest prayers, this time for married men facing sexual temptations and desires. Jeremy demonstrates how to apply the step-by-step process of saying honest prayers to a common challenge married men face, emphasizing the importance of acknowledging the situation without repressing emotions. Jeremy offers insights into redirecting these desires in a virtuous and redemptive manner, providing practical examples of applying the honest prayer process...

As we discussed in the last episode, saying "Honest Prayers" is a technique used to navigate sexual temptations or sexual desires. This week, we look at applying the Honest Prayer process to common situations men experience. Using a personal example, Jeremy illustrates applying the Honest Prayer process to situations like admiring a woman's beauty without objectification. The episode underscores the importance of aligning mind and heart with God's plan for sexuality to achieve freedom from lu...