Marco Casanova
Associate Director of Desert Stream Ministries, overseeing the Living Waters program. He sought healing from sexual brokenness during his seminary years and now equips lay leaders to establish healing groups.
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Aug 18, 2025 • 38min
Healing Through Theology Of The Body (with Marco Casanova)
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.
Sep 27, 2024 • 1h 9min
Marco Casanova discusses Desert Stream Ministry with Larry Chapp
Marco Casanova, Associate Director of Desert Stream Ministries, dives into the ministry's outreach to the LGBTQ+ community. He discusses its mission of healing for those with sexual wounds and the evolution of its Living Waters program. The conversation touches on the importance of chastity framed as enhancing dignity, the struggles with pornography addiction, and the complexities of faith and identity. Casanova highlights the significance of celibate friendships and St. Paul's teachings on love, advocating for deeper connections within community and spirituality.
