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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 176 Pt 1 Resurrection as a Common Human Experience

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/04/07

We appreciate you joining us for the first episode in our 4 part series, Resurrection as a Common Human Experience. In part 1 we will start with a life changing question pulled from writings in St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body: Is the resurrection of the body only for Jesus or is it a promise that all of us are invited to share? So settle in with us in this first of 4 shows discussing the concept of Resurrection as a Common Human Experience.

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00:52:17

Ep 175 Pt 5 Hope in the midst of suffering: A Lenten...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/03/31

We appreciate you spending some of your valuable time with us as we conclude our 5 part Lenten series, Hope in the midst of suffering. In this show Adele and Tom are joined by a former DesOrmeaux Foundation employee, Krystal Romero, who shares her story as a real life witness of hope in the midst of suffering. As a former housing director at the DesOrmeaux Foundation's maternity home Krystal walked with many women during their suffering to find safety and purpose during their times of need. At

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00:52:54

Ep 174 Pt 4 Hope in the midst of suffering: A Lenten...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/03/24

Thanks for joining us for part 4 of our 5 part series Hope in the midst of suffering. Today's show will look at one of the most hidden and destructive forces of suffering, shame. Shame can fuel patterns that cause suffering like addiction. Adele will share some excerpts from Theology of the Body that speak directly to dealing with shame by calling on a special power, the Holy Spirit. Also on the show, Deacon Mike Crain, a counselor who will share his experience with people dealing with

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00:53:55

Ep 173 Pt 3 Hope in the midst of suffering: A Lenten...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/03/17

Thanks for spending some of your valuable time with us and welcome to part 3 of our Lenten series on Hope in the midst of suffering. In parts 1 and 2 we laid the foundation of our series, suffering as mystery and the hope of bodily and spiritual healing. In this episode we will bring back Dr. Veronica Lenzi to share practical coping techniques to help us heal through remaining present. Dr. Lenzi also breaks down why remaining present is essential for working through suffering toward a path of

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00:52:34

Ep 172 Pt 2 Hope in the midst of suffering: A Lenten...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/03/10

Thank you for joining us for Handbook for Humanity and our March Lenten Series, Hope in the midst of suffering: A Lenten Theology of the Body series. The five part exploration mixes standout achieved episodes with new content to show how St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body brings hope even into our deepest pains. In part 1 we introduced suffering as a common experience and a mystery. In this show we move deeper - exploring the hope of healing trauma in the body, with wise insights from our

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00:52:27

Ep 171 Pt 1 Hope in the midst of suffering: A Lenten...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/03/03

Thank you for joining us for this special series, Hope in the Midst of Suffering: A Lenten Theology of the Body series. This 5 part journey blends some of our most cherished archived episodes with fresh content to explore how St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body meets the mystery of human suffering with hope, healing and redemption. We begin with part 1: an introduction to suffering as a universal experience - one that cannot be neatly explained, but one that always holds the possibility of

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00:52:29

Ep 170 Love pt 4, Love & Marriage

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/02/24

Thank you for spending some of your valuable time with us. Love is in the air in February and in this show we wrap up our 4 part series on love with a special look at Love and Marriage. Adele and Tom have two guests that helps bring Theology of the body to Life in a way no text book can. Our team is joined by a couple that first walked through the doors of the DesOrmeaux Foundation's Women's Center of Lafayette during one of the most uncertain times in their young lives. They came seeking

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00:54:20

Ep 169 Love pt 3 Love & Responsibility

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/02/17

We appreciate you joining us today for part 3 of our 4 part series on Love. In this 3rd installment of the series we take another step forward in St. John Paul II's discussion on the subject of love by focusing on his work in 2 areas. 1st in his book, "Love & Responsibility" JP II brings our the importance of loving well. Next our team will unpack the great pope saint's thoughts on Love & Freedom. In this 1st half of the show Adele, Becki and content partner Colby Allen

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00:55:14

Ep 168 Love pt 2, The best gift for Valentine's Day...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/02/10

Thanks for joining us for part 2 of our 4 part series on Love. During February everywhere you look the world is talking about love. This is supposed to be the season of romance and affection with tons of heart shaped items and roses exchanged to signify, I Love You. But this episode is taking a different approach to discuss a very special gift, the gift of self. Through out the hour we will be sharing answers and reflections centered around St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Adele,

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00:51:46

Ep 167 Love pt 1, rediscovering your walk with God.

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/02/03

Thank you for lending us your heart and your ears during this month of LOVE. This is part 1 of our 4 part series during February that will focus on deeply truthful discussions of Love and how to look at it through the lens of Theology of the Body. In this first episode we want to take you somewhere unexpected. Before we talk about romance, relationships or even the call to Love another person we are going to pause and look at something foundational, Solitude. This will be a look at the more

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00:54:08

Ep 166 Choosing LIFE, how Theology of the Body...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/01/27

Thanks for spending some of your valuable time with us. This episode closes out our 4 part series on The Sanctity of Life. This theme comes from the very heart of the Catholic Faith and it also plays a vital role in the mission statements of many Crisis Pregnancy centers across America. Our discussion will be coming from a place where the Sanctity of Life and the dignity of every human person is lived out in a profoundly tangible way. Adele and Tom have invited 2 guests from The Women's Center of

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Ep 165 Life, Love, and Truth. Sanctity of Life part 3

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/01/20

Thanks for lending us your ears and your heart today. This is part 3 of our 4 part series on the Sanctity of Life. This installment turns our attention to a document that has shaped the modern Pro-Life movement in profound and lasting ways. Humanae Vitae, its prophetic insights into human love, the dignity of the family, and the moral vision of the church continues to guide countless individuals and ministries committed to protecting LIFE. If you are not familiar with Humanae Vitae (Latin for

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00:51:23

Ep 164 Sanctity of Life part 2, A conversion to...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/01/13

Thanks for sharing some of your valuable time with us. This is part 2 of our series on Sanctity of Life. We are diving in deep to the writings of St. John Paul II and how they relate to the dignity of every human person. Adele, Becki and Tom are honored to be joined by someone who's entire career quietly enjoined what JP II called the Gospel of Life in action. In this show Dr. Kim Hardey shares how his life and career was changed to a more LIFE-Centered focus after attending a conference on a

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Ep 163 Love in ACTION supporting the Sanctity of LIFE!

Handbook for Humanity ·

2026/01/06

Thank you for sharing some of your valuable time. It's a joy to step into this fresh beginning with you. As we welcome January we also welcome Sanctity of Life month. A time set aside to reflect on the profound dignity of every human person and the call to love that dignity into the world. This show takes that thought and brings to light what that looks like in the real world. Our focus will be on 2 essential life lines for Moms in crisis pregnancies, pregnancy centers and maternity homes

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00:51:59

Ep 162 The power needed to reach for perfection in...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2025/12/30

Thank you for lending us your ears and your heart. If you have been following us since around Episode 70 you know that we have been covering the Audiences of St. John Paul II that make up the book titled, "Man and Woman He created Them, The Theology of the Body". In this show Adele, Tom and Becky will cover the final chapters of the book as they share why JP II thought the document, "Humane Vitae" (of Human Life) was the coaching manual for not just a better life but a perfect

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Ep 161 Can relationships reach perfection and are...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2025/12/23

Thank you for joining us for Handbook for Humanity, we truly appreciate the gift of your ears. We are moving through more audiences of St. John Paul II"s Theology of the Body. Today's subject focuses on a challenge to married couples and those considering marriage. In today's audience JP II used Pope Paul VI's Humanae Vitae to describe what married couples can do to reach perfection in their relationships.

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Ep 160 Language of the Body & Natural Family Planning

Handbook for Humanity ·

2025/12/16

Thank you for lending us your ears and your heart. In this show we will be focusing on the last section of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body titled, "Language of the body". In one of the most important parts of this section JP II points to the body speaking directly to married couples through practices involved in Natural Family Planning. To help with this topic Adele and Tom have invited 3 special guests on the show. Jennifer Connely who has been teaching Natural Family

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Ep 159 Marriage, Submission to one another in...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2025/12/09

Thank you for lending us your ears and your heart. We continue our deep dive into the wisdom of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body. Today we are exploring a profound reflection on one of the many mysteries of human love, the gift of marriage. In this show Adele and Tom are joined by 2 guests, Richard and Pam Andrus. The Andrus's have journeyed through multiple Theology of the Body courses with Adele and Becky Landry. Now press play and get ready to discuss one of the most

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Ep 158 Virginity for the Kingdom, becoming a bride of...

Handbook for Humanity ·

2025/12/02

Thanks for lending us your ears and hearts. This conversation turns away from Christ appeals to the resurrection and towards audiences that explore the call to virginity and celibacy for the sake of the Kingdom. In this show we hope to reveal St. John Paul II's thoughts on how the human body speaks a language of total self gift even outside of marriage. For this discussion Adele, and Tom are joined by special guest Emily Byers who's life vocation will provide incredible insights into what

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00:54:16

Ep 157 Redemption roads, Poland & the Body.

Handbook for Humanity ·

2025/11/18

Thank you for lending us your ears and your hearts for another edition of Handbook for Humanity. Adele and Tom are once again joined by guest Hallee Mire as she helps the team finish off St. John Paul II's discussion of his Theology of the Body audiences on Christ Appeals to the Resurrection. Hallee recently returned from an amazing pilgrimage to Poland and she will share insights as to how her experiences brought her in contact with powerful spiritual places as well as images of beautiful mercy

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