Discerning Marriage

Publicly listed emails

discerningmarriage@gmail.com

juan@tobinstitute.org

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The 6-Stage Roadmap for Dating Success.

October 06, 2026

What should dating actually look like if you’re discerning marriage? Elizabeth breaks down the six stages she recommends: singleness, friendship, dating, committed relationship, pre-engagement, and engagement. She explains when to become exclusive, why multiple first dates can be appropriate, when physical intimacy should enter the picture, and why commitment shouldn’t be taken lightly. She also explores why your single season matters, the importance of healing and community, and why the hard...

Why You Self-Sabotage Relationships + Why Therapy Matters Before Marriage + Healing Porn Wounds

September 22, 2026

What if the patterns sabotaging your relationships began long before you met the person you want to marry? Dr. Gerry Crete shares how trauma, attachment styles, and unresolved wounds can shape the people we pursue, the relationships we struggle to sustain, and even the ways we turn to pornography or other behaviors for comfort. Elizabeth and Dr. Crete also unpack Internal Family Systems and its compatibility with Catholic faith. They discuss healing before marriage, recognizing self-sabotage,...

Anticipating Infertility + The Abundant Fruit of Our Infertility + “Just Adopt” Isn’t That Simple

September 08, 2026

Lance and Nicole have been married for 30 years, but their story of marriage and family didn't unfold the way they expected. They open up about infertility, miscarriage, grief, and the temptation to become bitter when the future you've imagined disappears. They also challenge the common advice to simply “adopt” and explain why adoption and infertility require very different discernment. Along the way, they share how suffering unexpectedly led to deep relationships with spiritual sons ...

How do I get in touch with Discerning Marriage?

Discerning Marriage is hosted by Elizabeth Busby. Its publicly listed emails are discerningmarriage@gmail.com and juan@tobinstitute.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Discerning Marriage?

The publicly listed emails for Discerning Marriage: discerningmarriage@gmail.com and juan@tobinstitute.org.

How many listeners does Discerning Marriage have?

Podseeker estimates Discerning Marriage reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Discerning Marriage?

Discerning Marriage typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Catholic marriage and family therapists, clergy, relationship professionals, authors, ministry leaders, and guests with substantial lived experience of marriage, family, healing, or faith-related challenges. Common among recent guests: Published books; Clinical or counseling expertise; Leadership in Catholic ministry. Recent guests include Gerry Crete, Joseph-Anthony Kress, and Kim Zember.

How hard is it to get booked on Discerning Marriage?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Discerning Marriage cover?

Recent episodes cover Christianity, Marriage, Dating, Chastity, and Marriage Preparation. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.