Interview with Christopher West

On Monday I reviewed Christopher West's new book, At the Heart of the Gospel: Reclaiming the Body for the New Evangelization. Today I'm featuring an interview I did with Christopher in which he covers a range of interesting topics.

Watch the video or stream the audio below (sorry for the choppy picture--still getting the hang of it):

AUDIO

Download the mp3 here (27-minute interview)

Topics Discussed:
0:42 - What is the 'theology of the body'?
3:35 - Insights from Christopher's six-month sabbatical
5:07 - Criticism surrounding the depth of 'original sin'
6:45 - Is it possible to overcome concupiscence in this life?
11:00 - Some concrete solutions to lust
12:24 - Why is Ephesians 5 so important to the 'theology of the body'?
14:11 - One Bible passage that sums up all that God wants to tell us
16:53 - The 'theology of the body'  and the "New Evangelization"
19:00 - Nuptial union with God
20:51 - What role does Mary play in the 'theology of the body?
22:29 - Mary shows us the meaning of our deep longing for love
24:59 - What one thing would Christopher say to the modern world?

Check out Christopher's new book, At the Heart of the Gospel: Reclaiming the Body for the New Evangelization, and learn more about his work at ChristopherWest.com.

What do you think about the 'theology of the body'?

 
  • "There is only one tragedy in the end, not to have been a saint." - Léon Bloy