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Handbook for Humanity

Desormeaux Foundation

Join us weekly as we discuss truth about the body, spirit, and sexuality. Handbook for Humanity is a production of the Desormeaux Foundation, a non-profit that works to support and celebrate life. If you would like to learn more about the work of the foundation supporting women in crisis pregnancy, visit desormeauxfoundation.org. If you would like to support the foundation and the efforts of Handbook for Humanity to teach the truth about our bodies and sexuality, please visit

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Ep 45 The Family Pt 3, Covenant Marriage

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2023/06/13

In this day and age a long successful marriage is a rare accomplishment, but in part 3 of our series on, "The Family", we explore a little know legal step that is helping couples reduce the chance of divorce. Colby, Becki and Tom are joined in studio by a listener, Jared Normand, to discuss the concept of Covenant Marriage and how it helped he and his wife get a clearer picture of what it truly means to say "till death do us part" and mean it. Join us as we uncover the concept

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00:56:17

Ep 44 The Family Pt 2, Fatherhood

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2023/06/06

The head of "The Family" is the father but in 2023 what does being a father really mean. Does fatherhood really change a person? What is the difference between being a father of a 2 year old and being a father of a 22 year old? How can becoming a father impact your marriage? In part 2 of our series on "The Family" the team will share their answers to these and many other questions as they welcome father of 8 and grandfather of 5 George Holland to join in this insightful and

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00:59:14

Ep 43 The Family pt 1: Is the family under attack and...

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2023/05/30

Many feel the family is under attack by forces working to undermine family relationships in the hope of getting control of the next generation. In part 1 of "The Family", Colby, Adele, Becki and Tom are joined by Fr. Randy Moreau, a priest from the Diocese of Lafayette, who's been working with different family fostering ministries for over 30 years. Listen in as the team and Fr. Moreau discuss how St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body points to the importance of the family and

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00:59:26

Ep 42 Resurrection Pt 5. Marriage and Celibacy for...

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2023/05/23

In this episode Colby, Becki, Adele and Tom are joined in studio by Dr. Veronica Lenzi to continue the discussion on Resurrection as a common human experience. Dr. Lenzi, a guest on Ep 17 entitled "mysteries of human suffering Pt 2", is a licensed Psychologist in New Jersey who works with Becki on her Broken & Beloved Retreat for women affected by a breakdown in intimate relationships and family life. Listen in as the team works with Dr. Lenzi to unpack challenging questions about

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00:58:27

Ep 41 Resurrection Pt 4. We are all on a journey.

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2023/05/16

Welcome to the fourth episode of our series on the resurrection of the body. In this episode, we explore the idea that our bodies and our experiences on this earth are meant to be a sign and navigation aid pointing us towards our ultimate destination: heaven.Our panelists, Colby, Adele, and Becki will discuss how our physical bodies are a symbol that help point us to the heavenly mystery, which is ultimately experienced in the resurrection of the body. Furthermore, they will re-examine how the hope

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00:58:01

Ep 40 Resurrection Pt 3, Christ's appeal to the...

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2023/05/02

In parts 1 and 2 of the series we shared how resurrection can bring hope for some who have considered it and fear for others who may not have pondered the possibilities of resurrection as a common human experience. Now in part 3 Colby, Adele, Becki and Tom, go even deeper into Christ's appeal to the resurrection of the body by discussing St John Paul II's intriguing concept of resurrection as a human journey with a beginning, a middle and an end. Listen in as the team has fun breaking down

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00:53:06

Ep 39 Resurrection Pt 2, How does Jesus Christ appeal...

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2023/04/25

Join Adele, Becki, Colby and Tom as they continue the discussion on Resurrection of the body as a common human experience. Some of the big takeaways in this episode include the challenges around understanding how our bodies can be resurrected, can we practice for resurrection and can we experience resurrections, of sorts, before we die. Hit the play button and get ready to enjoy these topics and many others in part 2 of our multi-part series on Resurrection of the Body.

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00:51:19

Ep 38 Is Resurrection a common experience for humanity?

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2023/04/18

The Resurrection of Jesus is the pinnacle of the Christian faith but can anyone else experience resurrection? In episode 38 Adele, Becki and Tom discuss how St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body says yes to that question by explaining how Christ appeals to the Resurrection of the Body as a common human experience all of humanity is destined for. Listen in as the team shares the hope that since we all have the potentiality of what Adam and Eve passed down then we also have the capacity and

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00:31:31

Ep 37 Healing during crisis

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2023/04/04

Is healing possible inside a crisis situation? Join Adele & Tom with team members from the DesOrmeaux Foundation’s Women’s Center of Lafayette as they discuss how Theology of the Body is starting to play a key role in assisting Women and their families in crisis situations. For 23 years the DesOrmeaux Foundation has been a place of refuge for women in need of life giving resources, life planning, shelter and a place for someone to just listen and offer comfort. Recently the Foundation’s

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Ep 36 A Catholic understanding of gender identity

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2023/03/28

Our goal in this week's episode is to share an approach for discussion and useful knowledge about the topic, gender identity. Today, host Colby Allen and producer Tom Viator share a podcast recorded on the rode at St. Edmond Catholic Church in Lafayette, Louisiana. This presentation, to the church's youth group, challenges attendees and our listeners alike to resist judgement, engage with respectful questions and speak the truth concerning our desire to know who we are as people and how to

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00:31:45

Ep 35 What is Theology of the Body Pt 2. When & how...

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2023/03/21

Welcome to Part 2 of "What is Theology of the Body"? Adele did a great job in episode 34 of summarizing the 129 homilies that make up St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, but how do you share all that greatness with your family and friends and where do you go for more details. Press play and listen-in as Adele goes deep into her bag of TOB resources delivering a jam packed discussion that answers questions like: When should I start sharing Theology of the Body with my kids?, What

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00:52:14

Ep 34 What is Theology of the Body?

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2023/03/14

Welcome to our 1st ever multi-tasking production podcast. In this 1st part of a 2 part series we wanted to share a short summary of what guides our subjects, comments, responses and story ideas here on Handbook for Humanity, The Theology of the Body. So what is Theology of the Body? We thought it would be interesting to answer this question by recording a live presentation from our Theology of the Body Community of Acadiana Founder, Adele Guillot. This event was recorded live on the campus of St

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Ep 31 The Naked Truth about Porn pt. 2 Educate,...

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2023/02/21

How damaging is pornography to relationships? In the second part of our series, The Naked Truth about Porn, Becki, Colby and Tom welcome Greg Broussard to the show to share the effects of pornography on relationships as seen through his experience as a facilitator of a Divorce Recovery ministry in the Diocese of Lafayette. Greg's valuable insights cover subjects ranging from pornography user denial, to victim's feelings of adultery to the possibilities of healing and how to go about it.

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00:56:06

Ep 30 The Naked Truth about Porn Pt 1 Healing Hearts

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2023/02/14

Is pornography a drug? Today Becki and Tom discuss this question and many more about the increasingly dangerous impacts of porn with Margaret Rucks, a long time advocate for women and families devastated by this multi-billion dollar industry. This episode is the first in a series of discussions we will have with several guests that range from those offering healing to individuals affected by porn to those who are on the front lines of Louisiana's law enforcement fight to keep porn away from innocent

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00:52:34

Ep 29 Language of the Body

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2023/02/07

We all have bodies and our bodies speak to us and to others. How do our bodies speak and what do they say? Join Becki, Colby and Adele as they discuss body language and how it affects our relationships. Our hosts will also discuss the questions, What is the difference between conscious and unconscious communication within language of the body and what does it mean to say our bodies can tell the truth or speak falsely plus how to tell the difference between them.

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Ep 28 Helping Listeners become personally and...

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2023/01/31

In today's hyper sensitive culture it's difficult to be the same in your professional life as you are in your personal life. In this episode Colby, Becki and Tom are joined by, Thuy Tuttle, a nurse and Handbook for Humanity listener who shares how one of our previous episodes gave her the courage to ask questions when a supervisor's directive was morally challenging. Thuy also discusses how other episodes have made an impact on her life plus you will want to listen all the way to the end of today's

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Ep 27 Prophecies of Life & Death

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2023/01/24

In honor of Sanctity of Life month join our Theology of the Body Community of Acadiana Founder, Adele Guillot, and Brenda DesOrmeaux, the Founder of the DesOrmeaux Foundation as they discuss Pope Paul IV's prophetic document "Humanae Vitae" (of Human Life). From this document, written nearly 55 years ago, Adele and Brenda uncover warnings of attacks on marriage, abuse of women and a rise in adolescent pregnancy. They will also discuss why Pope Paul IV wrote this document, what was going on prior to

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Ep 26 Dr. Susan Caldwell on Fertility and Health pt. 2

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2023/01/17

In this second of 2 episodes Colby, Becki, Adele and Tom ask Dr. Susan Caldwell to share challenges and health risks related to hormone replacement therapy and older fertility enhancing methods, such as, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF). Dr. Caldwell also brings us up to date on a new form of infertility treatment called NaPro Technology. Caldwell explains how this health science monitors and maintains a woman's reproductive and gynecological health through medical and surgical treatments that cooperate

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