Our Story
Let women be subject to their husbands, as to the Lord: Because the husband is the head of the wife, as Christ is the head of the church.
Husbands, love your wives, as Christ also loved the church, and delivered himself up for it.
Ephesians 5:22-23a & 25
Everything about marriage has a learning curve. That curve can be smoothed out a bit with solid premarital preparation. Still, by premarital preparation, we mean more than just the formal classes (Pre-Cana, etc.), but everything one has done to prepare for their vocation.
In our case, James was a seminarian for ten years and was finishing up a master’s in dogmatic theology, and Megan was finishing her master’s in social work. So, we had almost twenty years of combined formal studies on theology, philosophy, ethics, family counseling, communication, etc. Plus, we had our life experience. James is the oldest of seven, worked in a school, and was a camp counselor. Megan worked as a family intervention specialist, foster care case worker, and a professional nanny.
However, all that training and experience didn't prepare us for one of the most important aspects of Catholic marriage: the marital act. Practical knowledge can only come through experience.
As we gained practical knowledge, we discovered that most available supplies and resources are a waste of money or support the culture of death. As Catholics, we not only want to buy good supplies, but we want to buy them from good vendors. We don’t want to be stuck buying semen-safe lube from a pharmacy that also sells contraceptives or buying lingerie from a boutique that also sells pornography.
Thus, we considered founding Catholic Intimacy to provide a safe space and resources for virtuous romance and love. We accomplish this with a growing list of articles and resources, plus links to nudity-free sites where you can purchase supplies for your marital romance.
As our work has grown, we have received and responded to many questions from our readers. So, to better support our readers, James started to formally offer online Catholic intimacy coaching to address the questions and concerns of both individuals and couples. Megan supports the work in the background, while also running her own private therapy practice, Screaming At Trees Counseling.
Our Team
About Me
James is a professional Catholic intimacy (relationship & sex) coach and theologian. He holds three degrees in theology from Holy Apostles College and Seminary and has done graduate studies in marriage and family therapy at Capella University. He is an EMT and ABS certified sexologist. His research interests include Catholic sexual ethics, the female orgasm, trauma, and the sacramentality of the minor orders. He is the translator of Yves Chiron’s Paul VI: The Divided Pope. He also serves full-time as a combat medic in the Army National Guard.

James Walther, MA, ABS
CEO, Cofounder, Catholic Sex Coach

Megan Walther, LCSW
Cofounder, Trauma Therapist
About Me
Megan is from Nashville, TN but currently resides in St. Louis, MO with her husband. She received her Bachelor’s in Social Work from Trevecca Nazarene University and her Master’s in Social Work from Southern Adventist University with an emphasis in Trauma and Emergency Management. She has worked in various settings such as foster care, veterans treatment court, intensive outpatient adult case management, safe house for victims of human trafficking, homeless population, and intensive family intervention services. She currently works as an independently licensed Trauma Therapist in Missouri.
About Me
I’m currently studying Computer Science at Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU). I’m passionate about technology and problem-solving, and I love staying active through basketball, weightlifting, and other outdoor activities. I also enjoy being creative and building things, whether that’s through coding, design, or hands-on projects.

Parker Shanklin
Tech Associate

Alexander John
Coaching Associate, Staff Writer
About Me
I am a writer, teacher, and director of catechesis preparing to embark on a Masters degree for dogmatic theology. I have a wife and son who mean the world to me! Since getting married I have sought to understand and to practice as deeply as I can the Church’s wisdom on how to live out our vocation in a way that gives glory to God and strengthens the bond of love between us so that it can overflow into our family and to the wider world.
About Me
After earning my degree in Elementary Education from Middle Tennessee State University, I began my journey in the classroom, where I discovered a deep passion for leadership and creating positive, faith-centered learning environments. That path eventually led me to my current role as the principal of a private Christian school. In this position, I have the privilege of shaping both the academic and spiritual growth of our students, supporting our dedicated teachers, and partnering with families to nurture a Christ-centered community.
Each day, I am reminded of the calling to lead with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence in education. I am looking forward to utilizing my gifts of organization and planning in the role as an Admin Associate.
Each day, I am reminded of the calling to lead with integrity, compassion, and a commitment to excellence in education. I am looking forward to utilizing my gifts of organization and planning in the role as an Admin Associate.

Emily Rye
Admin Associate

Theo McManigal
Marketing Associate, Coaching Associate
About Me
Theo is the Marketing Associate and Coaching Associate of Catholic Intimacy. Theo is also the Catholic Church Outreach Specialist at Covenant Eyes. Theo holds a BA in Philosophy from Loyola University Chicago. Theo spent some time in seminary formation for the Archdiocese of Chicago. After leaving the seminary, Theo spent one year working for a Catholic parish, followed by three years of teaching theology at a Catholic high school. He lives near Chicago, Illinois with his wife and daughter, both of whom he enjoys spending lots of time with, and they are active in the Byzantine Catholic parish that they attend.
Testimonials
What our learners say
“We went from just coexisting to meeting each other again, and now we're living with a renewed sense of purpose. I used to see sex as an obligation that I had to fulfill, but now it's something that I look forward to and enjoy a lot - just like when we were newly married and without children lol.”
Whitney D.
“[Today’s session] was very informative about the human reproductive anatomy. Sometimes there are things that we think we know and recognize, but it is good to refresh and learn new discoveries on this topic. Especially on the erogenous zones in both genders and the sexual response cycle... definitely new information for me.”
Catholic Wife and Mother