The NFP Podcast

By Amy Smith

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Episodes: 109

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Welcome to "The NFP Podcast," where hosts Amy Smith and Emily Appeldorn bring over a decade and a half of experience guiding single women and married couples through the intricacies of natural family planning (NFP). Join Amy and Emily each week as they delve into the fascinating science of human procreation, unraveling the mysteries of fertility, and exploring the profound nuances of NFP application. With a perfect blend of expertise and compassion, they provide insightful conversations and practical advice on embracing NFP to foster responsible love and intentional family planning. Each episode educates, inspires, and empowers listeners to make informed choices about their reproductive health. Whether you're single, engaged, or married, you'll find valuable discussions on the benefits and challenges of natural family planning, real-life stories from couples who practice NFP, and expert interviews. Subscribe now and start your journey with "The NFP Podcast."

Episode Date
Episode 108: Matrimonial Consent
Jun 17, 2026
Episode 107: Two Vocations, One Destination: Marriage and Consecrated Life
Jun 10, 2026
Episode 106: Marriage in the Lord: More Than a Contract
Jun 03, 2026
Episode 105: What Is Marriage? Exploring Catechism Paragraphs 1601–1608
May 27, 2026
Episode 104: Preparing for a Sacramental Marriage: A Conversation with Fr. Kyle O’Connor
May 20, 2026
Episode 103: Women’s Health by Design with Dr. Marguerite Duane
May 13, 2026
Episode 102: Infertility, IVF, and the Search for Truth: A Faithful Response (Part 2)
May 06, 2026
Episode 101: Infertility, IVF, and the Search for Truth: A Faithful Response (Part 1)
Apr 29, 2026
Episode 100: Back to the Basics: NFP, Marriage, and God’s Design for Love (100th Episode Special)
Apr 22, 2026
Episode 99: Teaching the Language of Gift: Forming Catholic Boys to Understand the Menstrual Cycle
Apr 15, 2026
Episode 98: Healthy Cycles Start Young: A Conversation with Dr. Lara Briden
Apr 08, 2026
Episode 97: Endometriosis Explained: Causes, Treatment, and Hope with Dr. Teresa Hilgers
Apr 01, 2026
Episode 96: Moses’ Birth Story: The Beauty of Home Birth
Mar 25, 2026
Episode 95: "My life is Lent!" A Catholic Mother's Journey Through Lent
Mar 18, 2026
Episode 94: Charting the Path to Life: Restorative Solutions for Infertility with Dr. Phil Boyle
Mar 11, 2026
Episode 93: Should Christians Use Invitro-Fertilization (IVF)? with Fr. Jason Tyler
Mar 04, 2026
Episode 92: Metabolic Health & Fertility with Victoria Peck-Gray (RD)
Feb 25, 2026
Episode 91: Male Factor Infertility with Dr. Rawicki
Feb 18, 2026
Episode 90: Hope After Loss: Restorative Care for Recurrent Miscarriage with Dr. Kimberly Barrows
Feb 11, 2026
Episode 89: Body Literacy, Human Dignity, and the Beauty of God’s Design with Katie Vidmar
Feb 04, 2026
Episode 88: PCOS Explained: Restoring Hormone Health & Reproductive Function with Dr. Tracey Parnell
Jan 28, 2026
Episode 87: Listening to the Body: Healing Hypothalamic Amenorrhea with The Period Nutritionist
Jan 21, 2026
Episode 86: Lynn's Love Story
Jan 14, 2026
Episode 85: Love Story....Jessica and Shea
Jan 07, 2026
Episode 84: Love Story....Kevin & Connie
Dec 31, 2025
Episode 83: Love Story....Dan & Mary
Dec 24, 2025
Episode 82: God's Plan for My Family....Discerning God's Will with Fr. Mark Yavarone, OMV
Dec 17, 2025
Episode 81: Responsible Fatherhood
Dec 10, 2025
Episode 80: Love & Life Story...Jennifer and Scott
Dec 03, 2025
Episode 79: Living Out the Christian Call to Responsible Motherhood
Nov 26, 2025
Episode 78: Truth and Meaning Conclusion
Nov 19, 2025
Episode 77: Forming Hearts and Minds: The Church’s Vision for Sexual Education
Nov 12, 2025
Episode 76: Teaching the Truth at Home: A Parent’s Sacred Role
Nov 05, 2025
Episode 75: Guiding the Adolescent Heart: Formation Through the Teenage Years
Oct 29, 2025
Episode 74: Guiding Hearts Through Puberty: Practical Formation in the Sensitive Years
Oct 22, 2025
Episode 73: Continuing The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality...Section VI
Oct 15, 2025
Episode 72: Walking the Paths of Formation Together
Oct 08, 2025
Episode 71: From Awareness to Action: How We Can Defend Life
Oct 03, 2025
Episode 70: Father and Mother...Primary Educators
Oct 01, 2025
Episode 69: Called to Love: Vocation and Human Sexuality
Sep 24, 2025
Episode 68: True Love and Chastity: Continuing The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality
Sep 17, 2025
Episode 67: Guiding Hearts: Reading Part I of The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality
Sep 10, 2025
Episode 66: My Sister Died
Sep 08, 2025
Episode 65: Guided by the Church: The Truth and Meaning of Human Sexuality (Part 1)
Sep 03, 2025
Episode 64: Conversations that Matter: Dr. Julia Sadusky on Talking to Kids and Teens about Sex
Aug 27, 2025
Episode 63: Full Steam Ahead: Shannon Leach’s Journey from IVF to Fertility Awareness
Aug 20, 2025
Episode 62: From PCOS to Pregnancy — Haley Yeager’s Journey of Healing
Aug 13, 2025
Episode 61: Restorative Reproductive Medicine: A Conversation with Dr. Tracey Parnell and Dr. Monica Minjeur
Aug 06, 2025
Episode 60: A Love Worth Waiting For – Jacob & Mikayla’s Story
Jul 30, 2025
Episode 59: Embracing God’s Design: A Conversation with Christina Valenzuela
Jul 23, 2025
Episode 58: Boston Cross Check Method with Mikayla Dalton
Jul 16, 2025
Episode 57: The Family That Prays Together, Stays Together....Fr. Cassidy Stinson
Jul 09, 2025
Episode 56: Early Pregnancy
Jul 02, 2025
Episode 55: Midwifery, Motherhood, and Mission: A Conversation with Brennan Straka
Jun 25, 2025
Episode 54: Conjugal Rights
Jun 18, 2025
Episode 53: Love Story....Rob and Kari
Jun 11, 2025
Episode 52: Back to Basics....1 Year Anniversary!
Jun 04, 2025
Episode 51: The Cycle Show....with Amber Adrian
May 28, 2025
Episode 50: Nurturing Life: Breastfeeding, Holistic Health, and the Power of Family with Joy Stay
May 21, 2025
Episode 49: When Your Spouse Says, "I'm Done!"
May 14, 2025
Episode 48: The Fantasy Spouse: Reflections on Megan Kelly & Matt Walsh
May 07, 2025
Episode 47: Navigating Marriage & Health with NFP – Elizabeth & Seth’s Story
Apr 30, 2025
Episode 46: Empowering Women Through Cycle Awareness with Jackie Aguilar
Apr 23, 2025
Episode 45: Lenten Reflection Finale – Familiaris Consortio
Apr 16, 2025
Episode 44: Lenten Reflection- Familiaris Consortio Part 6
Apr 09, 2025
Episode 43: Lenten Reading: Familiaris Consortio (Part 5)
Apr 02, 2025
Episode 42: Lenten Reflection- Familiaris Consortio Part 4
Mar 26, 2025
Episode 41: Lenten Reflection on Familiaris Consortio (Part 3)
Mar 19, 2025
Episode 40: Lenten Reflection...Familiaris Consortio (Part 2)
Mar 12, 2025
Episode 39: Lenten Reflections: Diving into Familiaris Consortio, Part 1
Mar 05, 2025
Episode 38: Natural Womanhood & Grit.Growth.Grace Podcast Host....Anne Marie Williams
Feb 26, 2025
Episode 37: The Science of Ovulation and Restoring Women's Health with Anna Halpine
Feb 19, 2025
Episode 36: The Creighton Model FertilityCare System: Guest- Diane Daly
Feb 12, 2025
Episode 35: Responding to The Catholic Gentleman
Feb 05, 2025
Episode 34: Guest Susan Miller....The Billings Ovulation Method & CWC NFP
Jan 29, 2025
Episode 33: From Birth Control to NFP: Dr. Debra Gramlich’s Journey
Jan 22, 2025
Episode 32: Empowering Body Literacy: A Conversation with Laura Forrest of The Body Literacy Collective
Jan 15, 2025
Episode 31: Humanae Vitae: A Three-Part Journey – Part 3
Jan 08, 2025
Episode 30: Part 2: Exploring the Heart of Humanae Vitae
Jan 01, 2025
Episode 29: Humanae Vitae: Part 1 - The Catholic Church's Teaching on Family Planning
Dec 25, 2024
Episode 28: Breaking Free: Healing from Pornography with Dr. Peter Kleponis
Dec 18, 2024
Special Episode: Advent Reflection
Dec 11, 2024
Episode 27: Guest...Olivia Chasteen:
Dec 04, 2024
Episode 26: Why is NFP so Hard?...Part 2
Nov 27, 2024
Episode 25: Why is NFP so Hard?....Part 1
Nov 20, 2024
Episode 24: Sympto-Thermal Guest...Mike Manhart, PhD
Nov 13, 2024
Episode 23: A Culture of Life
Nov 06, 2024
Episode 22: Two Many Moms
Oct 30, 2024
Episode 21: Love Story....Landon & Izzy
Oct 23, 2024
Episode 20: Real Life....I'm an NFP Teacher
Oct 16, 2024
Episode 19: The Conception Conundrum
Oct 09, 2024
Episode 18: Love Story...Jennifer H.
Oct 07, 2024
Episode 17: Tube Tie & Vasectomies
Sep 25, 2024
Rerelease: Episode 4: Emily's NFP Story
Sep 18, 2024
Episode 16: Guest Dr. Marguerite Duane
Sep 18, 2024
Episode 15: Current Events...Abortion and IVF
Sep 11, 2024
Episode 14: NFP...The Early Years
Sep 04, 2024
Episode 13: Arousal vs. Affirming Touch
Aug 28, 2024
Episode 12: NFP Effectiveness
Aug 21, 2024
Episode 11: Expectations
Aug 14, 2024
Episode 10: Family Planning Review...Is it wrong? Part 2
Aug 07, 2024
Episode 9: Family Planning Review...Is it wrong?
Jul 31, 2024
Episode 8: IVF and NFP....Part 2
Jul 24, 2024
Episode 7: IVF and NFP...Part 1
Jul 17, 2024
Episode 6: Responsible Love
Jul 10, 2024
Episode 5: The Science of NFP
Jul 03, 2024
Episode 3: What is NFP? Part 2
Jun 27, 2024
Episode 2: Amy's NFP Story
Jun 12, 2024
Episode 1: What is NFP? Part 1
Jun 09, 2024