Husband Material Healing Through Theology Of The Body (with Marco Casanova)
Aug 18, 2025
Marco Casanova, Associate Director of Desert Stream Ministries, shares his incredible journey from battling addiction to gay porn while studying for the priesthood to finding healing, chastity, and marriage. He highlights Pope John Paul II's Theology of the Body, emphasizing the dignity of women and the true essence of manhood. Marco discusses overcoming the challenges associated with same-sex attraction, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of community support in the healing process. His story is a testament to personal transformation and true fulfillment.
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Chastity As Intentional Integration
- Chastity is a deliberate virtue that integrates body, soul, and will to make you more fully human.
- Marco says you must actively will chastity while relying on Jesus for transformation.
Father Wound And A Grocery Lot Apology
- Marco links his same-sex attraction to a father wound and describes forgiving his dad as pivotal to healing.
- A brief apology from his father in a grocery parking lot released a long-standing judgment and opened gratitude.
Week That Broke Homosexual Domination
- Marco attended a week-long Living Waters training for personal healing and experienced a decisive break from homosexual domination.
- The program combined messy witness, Holy Spirit work, and unexpected John Paul II teaching that felt like coming home.