• Ana Samuel: Speaking the Truth About Marriage | Ep. 35

  • Feb 11 2025
  • Length: 34 mins
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Ana Samuel: Speaking the Truth About Marriage | Ep. 35

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  • •⁠Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Sex⁠ BookIn this episode of theVirtuous Leaders Podcast, Dr. Johann D'Souza engages in a deep and inspiring conversation withDr. Ana Samuel, a graduate of Princeton and Notre Dame, the first director of the Witherspoon Institute, and one of the co-founders of Canavox. Ana shares her journey, the mission of Canavox, and her optimistic perspective on the state of marriage and family in today's world.Throughout the discussion, Ana offers unique insights into the importance of marriage, the challenges of defending it in a modern context, and the power of friendship and courage in fostering a culture of truth and love. She also delves into the philosophical and natural law foundations of marriage, the role of parents in guiding their children, and the transformative impact of living authentically and courageously.Key Discussion Points:• The origins of Canavox and its mission to bridge academic research on marriage with everyday families• The importance of optimism and cheerfulness in defending marriage and family values• The impact of divorce and same-sex marriage on the institution of marriage• The natural law definition of marriage as a comprehensive union between a man and a woman• The role of friendship in marriage, parenting, and community building• The importance of courage and prudence in expressing and defending the truth of marriage• The challenges and rewards of standing for truth in a polarized culture• The role of parents in teaching their children about sexual integrity and identity• The importance of small acts of courage in building a culture of truth and love• The transformative power of living authentically and embracing challengesTimestamp:00:00 - Introduction and background on Dr. Ana Samuel's academic and professional journey00:28 - Discussing the origins of Canavox and its mission to bridge academic research with everyday families01:49 - Addressing the challenges of defending marriage in a modern context and the impact of divorce and same-sex marriage05:18 - Sharing success stories of families and individuals who have embraced the truth of marriage07:59 - Exploring the philosophical and natural law foundations of marriage12:27 - Discussing the importance of courage and prudence in expressing and defending the truth of marriage19:08 - Addressing the fear of hurting others' feelings when standing for truth24:03 - Examining the reasons why some people choose not to express their beliefs about marriage28:44 - Discussing the importance of courage and the role of noblesse oblige in defending marriage32:12 - Sharing the most exciting current project: a book on talking to children about sexual identity and attraction35:43 - Reflecting on the challenges of addressing cultural issues and the importance of rising to the occasionResources and Links:• Watch this episode on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Listen to this episode on ⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠• Learn more aboutCanavox***Dr. Johann D'SouzaClinical Psychologist Values First Therapy⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠X(Twitter)Dr. Ana SamuelAcademic DirectorCanavoxhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/anasamuel/https://x.com/anasamuel
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