{"podcast":{"title":"The NFP Podcast","slug":"the-nfp-podcast-7085940","podcast_index_feed_id":7085940,"rss_url":"https://feeds.podcastle.ai/cd08593d-83a8-4dc0-9be0-0d37935080a8.rss","website_url":"https://async.com/show/episode-1-what-is-nfp-part-1-eTxYpuhW","image_url":"https://feeds.async.com/dc8eeabd-52d4-48e3-b453-13727e5cb91d/the-nfp-podcast-graphic-png.jpeg","author":"Amy Smith","episode_count":120,"summary":"Welcome to \"The NFP Podcast,\" where hosts Amy Smith and Emily Appeldorn bring over a decade and a half of experience guiding single women and married couples through the intricacies of natural family planning (NFP). Join Amy and Emily each week as they delve into the fascinating science of human procreation, unraveling the mysteries of fertility, and exploring the profound nuances of NFP application. With a perfect blend of expertise and compassion, they provide insightful conversations and practical advice on embracing NFP to foster responsible love and intentional family planning. Each episode educates, inspires, and empowers listeners to make informed choices about their reproductive health. Whether you're single, engaged, or married, you'll find valuable discussions on the benefits and challenges of natural family planning, real-life stories from couples who practice NFP, and expert interviews. Subscribe now and start your journey with \"The NFP Podcast.\"","last_synced_at":"2026-07-29T22:22:15.150234+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nfp-podcast-7085940"},"episode":{"title":"Episode 24: Sympto-Thermal Guest...Mike Manhart, PhD","slug":"episode-24-sympto-thermal-guest-mike-manhart-phd","published_at":"2024-11-13T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nfp-podcast-7085940/episode-24-sympto-thermal-guest-mike-manhart-phd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nfp-podcast-7085940","url":"https://feeds.podcastle.ai/c5/eJpg-Mike%20Interview%200.MP3.mp3.mp3","audio_url":"https://feeds.podcastle.ai/c5/eJpg-Mike%20Interview%200.MP3.mp3.mp3","summary":"In this episode of the NFP Podcast, hosts Emily and Amy sit down with Dr. Mike Manhart, PhD, Board Chair and Senior Scientific Consultant for the Couple to Couple League. Together, they dive into the science behind the Sympto-Thermal Method of Natural Family Planning (NFP), exploring the truth about tracking basal body temperature and debunking common myths. Dr. Manhart also shares his personal journey with NFP—how discovering and embracing this method not only transformed his understanding of fertility but also reshaped his worldview and marriage. Whether you're new to NFP or have been practicing for years, this conversation offers valuable insights into using NFP through all seasons of married life. Tune in for a thoughtful discussion on the intersection of science, faith, and marriage! Resources: 1. https://ccli.org/ 2. Peak Day App: https://peakday.com/try/ 3. Learn NFP: https://ccli.org/learn-nfp-from-ccl/ 4. Research articles: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/368673367_The_Association_of_Family_Planning_Methods_With_the_Odds_of_Divorce_Among_Women_in_the_2015-2019_National_Survey_of_Family_Growth https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7804516/ https://www.contraceptionjournal.org/article/S0010-7824(22)00213-X/abstract","meta_description":"In this episode of the NFP Podcast, hosts Emily and Amy sit down with Dr. Mike Manhart, PhD, Board Chair and Senior Scientific Consultant for the Couple t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4026,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-nfp-podcast-7085940/episodes/episode-24-sympto-thermal-guest-mike-manhart-phd/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-nfp-podcast-7085940/episode-24-sympto-thermal-guest-mike-manhart-phd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}