In Part 1 of this series, Human Life International's Adolfo Castañeda breaks open St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body (TOB) and reveals the Church's most profound answer to the Sexual Revolution.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• What God intended "in the beginning" — original innocence, original unity, and original solitude

• Why the human body itself reveals God's plan for men and women

• How original sin distorted human relationships — and what that means for us today

• Why Theology of the Body is the Church's transformative response to modern confusion about marriage and sexuality

• How this teaching serves as a roadmap to holiness for every vocation

Adolfo Castañeda is the Director of Hispanic Education for Human Life International. Over this 3-part series, he walks through all six cycles of St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body: from purity of heart and the resurrection of the body, to celibacy for the Kingdom, Christian marriage, and love and fertility.

Whether you're new to Catholic teaching or deepening your faith, this series will transform your understanding of human dignity, sexuality, and what it truly means to love as God loves.

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About Human Life International: Human Life International is a Catholic pro-life missionary organization dedicated to building a world that values every human life and the family.

Learn more: Human Life International | Pro-life. Catholic. Global.

HLI Articles on TOB: Theology of the Body: An Intro | Human Life International

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In this episode, Josh introduces the Greater Than Campaign — a growing movement to revisit the legal redefinition of marriage and its downstream effects on parenthood, IVF, surrogacy, and donor conception.

You'll discover:

• Why legally redefining marriage led to redefining parenthood
• How the Obergefell v. Hodges ruling opened the door to IVF, surrogacy, and donor conception as legal norms
• What the research says about child outcomes when children are separated from their biological mother and father
• How to engage these issues using reason, evidence, and public policy — not just religious arguments
• What the Greater Than Campaign is doing to protect children's rights at the legal and cultural level

Them Before Us is a global children's rights organization that approaches marriage, family structure, and reproductive technology through the lens of what's best for children — not adult desires. Their work complements the pro-life mission by defending the child's right to know and be raised by their biological parents whenever possible.

📌 Resources Mentioned:

🔗 Them Before Us: Them Before Us

🔗 The Greater Than Campaign: About Us - Greater Than

🔗 Them Before Us on Substack: Them Before Us | Substack

Note: This episode focuses on the child-rights and public-policy implications of marriage, parenthood, IVF, surrogacy, and family structure. Josh Wood speaks from the perspective of Them Before Us, a children's rights organization. Human Life International fully affirms the Catholic Church's teaching that marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman ordered toward the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children. This conversation is intended to explore an additional child-centered and natural-law framework that can help Christians engage these issues in a secular culture.

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Fr. Boquet explains how mail-order mifepristone and telemedicine abortions are bypassing pro-life laws, the serious risks of RU-486 (mifepristone) and misoprostol, and what the Supreme Court's ruling on abortion pill distribution means for the future of the pro-life movement.

Topics covered:

• How mail-order abortion pills are crossing state lines into pro-life states
• The Supreme Court abortion pill case explained
• Louisiana vs. FDA and the future of abortion law
• Mifepristone and misoprostol: dangers and lack of FDA oversight
• Abortion pill side effects and women's health risks
• Ectopic pregnancy complications and abortion trafficking concerns
• Informed consent failures and telemedicine abortion loopholes
• The Comstock Act and abortion pill mailing laws
• Abortion pill reversal — the treatment giving women a second chance
• The spiritual battle and the future of the pro-life movement

Fr. Boquet also reflects on why prayer, action, and informed advocacy matter more than ever — and why the fight for life is far from over.

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Abortion Pill Reversal Helpline: 1-877-558-0333

Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life Article: Unmasking the Silent Horror: Chemical Abortion | Human Life International

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In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses one of the most emotionally difficult questions facing Catholic families today: how to navigate IVF within the family while remaining faithful to Catholic teaching.

Fr. Boquet explains:

• Why the Catholic Church teaches that IVF is immoral
• The dignity and value of children conceived through IVF
• Whether Catholics may attend IVF baby showers
• How to talk to loved ones considering IVF
• The ethical problems surrounding frozen embryos
• How to approach adult children or relatives who used IVF
• How to explain Church teaching to children conceived through IVF
• Moral alternatives to IVF — including NaProTechnology and restorative reproductive medicine

This conversation explores the difference between loving the child and evaluating the moral choices involved in assisted reproductive technologies. Fr. Boquet offers practical pastoral advice for parents, grandparents, godparents, priests, and Catholic families seeking to uphold truth without damaging relationships.

If you or someone you love has been affected by infertility or IVF, this episode provides compassionate Catholic guidance rooted in the dignity of every human person.

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In Part 2 with Carolyn Klika Catino of Abounding Joy Ministry, we go beyond the teaching and into the reality: the isolation, the gaps in parish support, the questions about annulments, and — most importantly — the path to healing that's rooted in truth and community.

If you haven't seen Part 1, start there — we focus on preventing divorce and fighting for your marriage relationship before it breaks.

In this episode:

- How the Catholic Church ministers to divorced Catholics

- Why so many divorced Catholics feel abandoned (and what's changing)

- Annulments — what they really mean and why they're misunderstood

- Identity, healing, and rebuilding after divorce

- Where to find faithful Catholic support and accompaniment

💔 Whether you're navigating life after divorce or walking alongside someone who is — this conversation offers clarity, compassion, and a real way forward.

Abounding Joy Ministry: Catholic Divorce Healing & Support | Abounding Joy Ministry

Upcoming Abounding Joy events:

• Abounding Joy Divorce Ministry Intensive Training May 13 and 14
• An Evening for the Separated and Divorced - East: May 19
• An Evening for the Separated and Divorced - West: May 21

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In this episode, Carolyn Klika Catino of Abounding Joy Ministry unpacks the truth about Catholic marriages in crisis and the Church's teaching on separation and divorce, with a focus on healing and restoration BEFORE temptation towards divorce occurs.

The Church teaches that divorce is a grave offense against the natural law and that the covenant of marriage is permanent. At the same time, the Church also recognizes that there can be an innocent spouse—someone who did not will the breakup and may even have been unjustly abandoned or forced to separate for serious reasons such as safety.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What the Catholic Church truly teaches about divorce and why it's grave matter
• The most common causes of Catholic marriage breakdown: unmet expectations, emotional wounds, addiction, and infidelity
• Practical, faith-based strategies to save a struggling marriage
• What to do when your spouse wants a divorce — and you don't
• How to navigate conflict, communication breakdown, and emotional wounds
• Where to find authentic Catholic marriage help and support

This episode is about FIGHTING for your marriage — rediscovering hope, honoring your vows, and trusting that healing is possible.

📖 This is Part 1 of a 2-part series. Part 2 will cover how the Church ministers to Catholics AFTER divorce, including healing, annulment, and rebuilding life in Christ.

Abounding Joy Ministry: Catholic Divorce Healing & Support | Abounding Joy Ministry

Upcoming Abounding Joy events:

• Abounding Joy Divorce Ministry Intensive Training May 13 and 14
• An Evening for the Separated and Divorced - East: May 19
• An Evening for the Separated and Divorced - West: May 21

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In this episode, John DeJak, Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the USCCB, joins us to discuss the future of Catholic education in America and why faith-based schooling matters now more than ever.

John explains what makes a truly Catholic school unique—not just strong academics, but formation of the whole person through truth, virtue, faith, and reason. He also shares how Catholic schools can help shape future saints, leaders, and thinkers while supporting parents in raising faithful children.

We also explore some of the biggest issues families face today, including the affordability of private education, how Catholic schools can better serve children with disabilities, and whether modern technology, smartphones, and AI in education are helping or hurting students.

You'll also hear a fascinating discussion on great books, literature, and why reading remains one of the most powerful tools for forming the imagination and intellect of young people.

Whether you’re a parent considering Catholic school, a homeschool family, a teacher, priest, or simply someone concerned about the future of education and culture, this episode is full of wisdom and practical insight.

Archbishop Miller's 5 Marks of Catholic Education: Five Essential Marks of Catholic Schools – CERC

The Thousand Good Books: The Thousand Good Books Revised

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Dr. Meaney breaks down the ethical principles of Catholic bioethics, which couples must consider when looking into fertility treatments. He explains why the Church opposes procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and artificial insemination.

Dr. Meaney also discusses restorative reproductive medicine and approaches like NaProTechnology, which focus on identifying and treating the root causes of infertility, including conditions like endometriosis, hormonal imbalances, and male factor infertility.

Beyond the medical and ethical discussion, this conversation speaks directly to the emotional weight of infertility. Many couples experience grief, isolation, and stress comparable to a serious medical diagnosis, especially when facing repeated miscarriages or secondary infertility. Dr. Meaney shares how faith, prayer, and trust in God can bring meaning and even unexpected grace in the midst of suffering, while also acknowledging how difficult moments like Mother’s Day or social expectations can intensify the pain.

Whether you’re looking for answers about the ethics of IVF, exploring ethical fertility treatments, or simply trying to understand infertility through a faith-based lens, this episode provides thoughtful guidance rooted in both personal experience and Catholic teaching.

Resources:

When Expecting Doesn't Happen: Turning Infertility into a Journey of Hope - St. Paul Center

Catholic Teaching on Infertility Treatments | Human Life International

9 Comforting Bible Verses for Infertility | Human Life International

5 Infertility Support Groups for Catholics | Human Life International

Trusting God through Infertility | Human Life International

Key Topics Covered:

• Infertility and Catholic bioethics
• Why IVF is unethical
• Restorative reproductive medicine (RRM)
• NaProTechnology and natural fertility awareness
• Miscarriage and secondary infertility
• Spiritual growth through suffering
• How to support couples struggling with infertility

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

01:50 Personal Infertility Story

05:40 Spiritual Warfare

06:53 Surgeries

08:11 IVF & Insurance

09:27 Graces Received

12:15 Mother's Day

13:01 Secondary Infertility

15:07 Help Finding Resources

19:33 Why IVF is Unethical

24:29 Ethical Principles for Fertility Treatments

27:23 Endometriosis

29:30 Sperm Count

30:35 Menstrual Cycles

32:58 Infertility Definition

33:48 Ectopic Pregnancies

34:48 PCOS

38:19 Surprising Ethical Treatments?

42:00 Obtaining Sperm Ethically

43:30 Cost & Effectiveness

46:45 Embryo Adoption

51:51 Further Resources

53:15 IVF's Spiritual Harm

56:04 Advice for Friends & Family

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In this episode, Denisha shares how she discovered at age 42 that she survived not just one—but TWO abortion attempts. What began as a simple question turned into a life-altering revelation that reshaped her identity, faith, and purpose.

In this conversation, we explore:

- What it feels like to discover you’re an abortion survivor

- The emotional impact of rejection, identity struggles, and healing

- The reality of abortion procedures—and survival stories rarely discussed

- How Denisha found forgiveness, purpose, and faith after trauma

- Her work helping other women heal through her ministry, Reclaimed Story

- A powerful real-life story of helping another woman choose life

This episode is raw, honest, and deeply moving—offering hope, healing, and a new perspective on life, identity, and purpose.

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📌 Connect with Denisha Workizer:

Reclaimed Story Ministry: Homepage | Reclaimed Story

Speaking, retreats, and healing resources: Denisha Workizer

Denisha's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denishaworkizer/

Reclaimed Story Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reclaimedstory/

Rooted in the visions of St. Faustina Kowalska and promoted globally by Pope St. John Paul II, the Divine Mercy devotions are a healing remedy in a world deeply wounded by sin, violence, and the breakdown of family life. Fr. Boquet also discusses why this devotion was temporarily banned for 19 years.

In this episode, we explore:

• The history of Divine Mercy and its origins in pre-WWII Poland
• The fascinating connection between Divine Mercy and abortion
• Why mercy and justice are NOT opposed
• How Divine Mercy offers healing after even the gravest sins
• Why this devotion is critical in today’s culture of death

Fr. Boquet explains how the message of Divine Mercy speaks directly to modern crises—abortion, family breakdown, and loss of faith—offering both truth and hope.

If you've ever wondered:

👉 Can God forgive serious sins like abortion?

👉 Why did this devotion emerge during global turmoil?

👉 How do mercy and justice work together?

This episode will give you clarity and hope.

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In this episode, clinical psychologist and father of 10 adopted children, Dr. Ray Guarendi, shares his real-life experience navigating adoption, parenting challenges, and the truth behind common fears.

Dr. Ray breaks down:

• The biggest myths about adoption trauma and “attachment disorders”
• Infant vs. older child adoption
• The reality of raising children with difficult backgrounds
• What discipline looks like for adopted children
• How to overcome fear and confidently say “yes” to adoption
• Advice for family and friends about how to support a family that is adopting

Whether you're worried about bonding, behavioral challenges, or how adoption affects your family dynamic—this conversation offers clarity, honesty, and hope.

💡 Key takeaway: Adoption isn’t about perfection—it’s about commitment, love, and courage.

Get Dr. Ray's book here: ADOPTION: SHOULD YOU, COULD YOU, AND THEN WHAT? Straight Answers from a Psychologist and Adoptive Father of Ten - Dr. Ray

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In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses one of the most pivotal end-of-life cases in modern history. The tragic death of Terri Schiavo in 2005 followed a years-long legal battle, culminating in Terri's feeding tube being removed. She died of starvation 13 days later.

More than 20 years after her death, the case of Terri Schiavo is still shaping how our culture thinks about life, dignity, and end-of-life-care, but most people don’t actually remember what happened, or why it mattered.

👉 In this episode, we cover:

- The full story of Terri Schiavo and the court battle that led to her death

- Whether removing a feeding tube is ever morally acceptable

- The pro-life response to the “right to die” argument

- Catholic teaching on ordinary vs extraordinary care

The legal and cultural precedents Terri Schiavo's death set continue to influence modern debates around assisted suicide, healthcare decisions, and how society treats the most vulnerable.

As more states move to legalize assisted suicide and as healthcare systems face growing pressures, it's important that Catholics fully understand the Church's principles for ethical end-of-life care.

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Catholic Ethical and Religious Directives: ethical-religious-directives-catholic-health-service-sixth-edition-2016-06_0.pdf

What does this mean for countries like Poland and Hungary that have strong pro-life laws? How does this decision impact women, families, and national sovereignty? And why are pro-life leaders across Europe raising serious concerns?

We unpack:

• What the EU actually decided (and why it matters)
• How abortion tourism works—and why it’s expanding
• The role of intergovernmental organizations like the EU and UN
• How taxpayer-funded programs can indirectly support abortion
• Real insights from pro-life leaders across Europe
• Why this is part of a larger global pattern

This episode also connects the dots between:

• The EU decision
• Global pro-abortion strategies
• Efforts happening in Africa, the U.S., and beyond

If you care about life, family, and the future of global policy, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

The Kissinger Report Explained (download your FREE eBook to find out more about the United States' depopulation agenda): Uncover the Global Depopulation Project (Funded With Your Tax Dollars!) | Human Life International

Previous Episode about the Organization of American States: Stopping Pro-Abortion Agendas at the Organization of American States

Previous Episode on the Samoa Agreement: The European Union's Push for Global Abortion: Samoa Agreement Update

📢 Support HLI's Mission: Give the world another pro-life leader | Human Life International

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In this episode, Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life, shares his deeply personal story of losing his child to abortion and the devastating impact it had on his life.

After the abortion, Sean spiraled into addiction, eventually battling a seven-year methamphetamine addiction and hitting rock bottom. But through faith, recovery, and healing, he rebuilt his life and now works to empower men to defend the preborn.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• How abortion affects men emotionally and psychologically
• Why many men suffer in silence after abortion
• The link between abortion trauma and addiction
• Research on post-abortion stress in men
• How men can find healing after abortion
• Why men are essential to the pro-life movement
• The mission of Men for Life

Sean’s story is one of loss, redemption, faith, and purpose—and a powerful reminder that abortion impacts far more people than our culture acknowledges. If you or someone you know has been affected by abortion, this conversation offers hope, healing, and a path forward.

📌 Learn more about Men for Life: Men for Life: Pro-Life Men

Men for Life YouTube Channel: Men for Life with Sean Corcoran - YouTube

Resources Mentioned:

Support After Abortion Study: Men's White Paper 2023.04

Denmark Study: Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and Subsequent First-Time Use of Psychiatric Treatment Among Fathers in Denmark | Pharmacy and Clinical Pharmacology | JAMA Network Open | JAMA Network

Vitae Institute, "A Few Good Men" study: A Few Good Men Study - Vitae Research Institute

📢 Support HLI's Mission: Give the world another pro-life leader | Human Life International

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In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet breaks down the implications of the landmark Supreme Court case Mirabelli v. Bonta, which challenged a California policy allowing students to socially transition at school without parental notification.

The ruling highlights a fundamental legal and moral principle: parents have primary authority over the upbringing and education of their children. Schools and the state may assist in education, but they cannot replace or supersede parents in this role.

Drawing from both constitutional principles and Catholic social teaching, Fr. Boquet explains:

• What Mirabelli v. Bonta was about
• Why the Supreme Court’s decision is significant for parental rights
• Why parents are the primary educators of their children
• Why parents cannot simply hand their responsibility over to the state
• The proper balance between parental authority and the role of public education
• How schools and governments can partner with parents without overstepping

This conversation explores one of the most pressing questions in education and culture today: Who ultimately holds authority over a child’s upbringing—the family or the state?

If you care about parental rights, education policy, religious teaching, or the future of family authority, this episode provides crucial insight.

• Concerning stories regarding Canada’s MAID program
• Cases of euthanasia performed despite revoked consent
• The emergence of AI-assisted suicide “death pods”
• The growing pressure on the elderly, disabled, and vulnerable

As countries debate “safeguards,” we examine why guardrails never actually work — and why the Catholic Church teaches that euthanasia and assisted suicide are always morally wrong.

But this episode is about more than warning signs. It’s also about hope.

Fr. Boquet explains:

• Why proposed assisted suicide legislation stalled in the UK
• How France is expanding palliative care
• Why palliative care is the true compassionate alternative
• How parish communities can combat isolation
• Why human dignity never depends on age, illness, or ability
• How families can prepare ethically for end-of-life decisions

If you’re concerned about medical assistance in dying (MAID), end-of-life ethics, or the growing normalization of euthanasia, this conversation will give you clarity and practical direction.

👉 Leave your questions in the comments for a future episode on ethical end-of-life care. Or email us at hli@hli.org to submit your questions via email!

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In this episode, Alex Kissiakov joins us to discuss his experience being arrested and charged with criminal harassment and mischief after peacefully offering pro-life literature outside an abortion clinic in Montreal.

Despite police initially saying no crime had been committed, Alex was later prosecuted and forced to spend $15,000 in legal fees defending himself in court.

In this episode, we discuss:

• What happened the day Alex was arrested
• How bubble zone laws affect pro-life activism in Canada
• The role of video evidence in securing his acquittal
• The charges of criminal harassment and mischief
• Free speech and conscience rights under Canadian law
• The financial cost of pro-life advocacy
• What this case means for pro-lifers worldwide

Alex shares how he calmly exercised his rights, why he chose to film his interactions, and how the court ultimately failed to find sufficient evidence to convict him.

This story highlights the growing legal pressure faced by pro-life advocates—not only in Canada but across Western democracies.

Read Alex Kissiakov's story and donate to help him with the cost of legal fees here: Arrested pro-life activist needs our help after trying to save babies from abortion – LifeFunder

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In this episode, Fr. Boquet explores how Catholic social teaching offers a powerful alternative to both radical individualism and collectivist ideology. Father also discusses Bishop Barron's response to Mamdani and explains why the Church rejects the false binary between the isolated individual and the all-powerful state.

Key questions addressed:

- What does the Catholic Church teach about socialism and individualism?

- Why is radical individualism harmful to families and society?

- How does collectivism differ from the Catholic understanding of the "common good"?

- Why does the family provide the roadmap for respecting human dignity AND upholding the common good?

The Church teaches that the human person is created in the image of God. Our dignity precedes the state, the economy, and every political system. At the same time, we flourish only in authentic communion — beginning in the family.

Rather than expanding state power or celebrating isolated self-fulfillment, the path forward is a renewal of family life grounded in solidarity, responsibility, and love.

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In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discussed the United States’ newly announced America First Global Health Strategy—and what it could mean for the future of foreign aid, healthcare, and the promotion of life and family worldwide.

Since 1974 (at least!), U.S. foreign aid has been tied to policies promoting anti-family policies, including abortion, contraception, sterilization, and radical gender ideology, rooted in documents like the Kissinger Report (NSSM-200). Fr. Boquet explains how this depopulation mindset has shaped global health initiatives and harmed developing nations.

Now, a shift seems to be underway.

Fr. Boquet examines:

• Whether the new U.S. global health strategy truly moves away from abortion-driven aid
• How foreign aid was used to spread anti-family ideologies
• The role of NGOs versus working directly with national governments
• How Catholic social teaching, human dignity, and subsidiarity should guide foreign aid
• Why authentic healthcare focuses on real medical needs—not ideological colonization
• What Fr. Boquet has witnessed firsthand from nearly 100 mission countries

Father also discusses corruption risks and why redefining “healthcare” remains one of the greatest moral dangers in global policy today.

This conversation offers a rare, mission-grounded perspective on U.S. foreign policy, global health, and the Church’s unwavering defense of human life.

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🔗 Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Free E-Book Unpacking the Kissinger Report (NSSM-200): Uncover the Global Depopulation Project (Funded With Your Tax Dollars!)
• Sec. Rubio Agreement with Kenya: Secretary Rubio participates in a U.S.-Kenya Health Framework of Cooperation signing ceremony
• America First Global Health Strategy: America First Global Health Strategy - United States Department of State

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses ways to form a truly pro-life parish. Drawing on decades of pastoral experience and his work with parishes around the world, Fr. Boquet shares practical strategies for engaging parishioners, forming small groups, and fostering a Culture of Life rooted in Catholic teaching.

We discuss why small groups are essential for parish renewal, how acts of service—like caring for the sick or bringing meals to families—become entry points for deeper relationships, and how those relationships make it easier to discuss sensitive life and family issues such as abortion, contraception, marriage, and chastity.

Fr. Boquet also addresses common challenges priests and laity face when trying to activate a parish and offers realistic, pastoral solutions that work in real parish life.

This conversation is especially relevant for Catholics who are already pro-life and want to help their parish move from conviction to action.

Topics Covered:

- What defines a pro-life parish

- How to build a Culture of Life at the parish level

- Why small groups are critical for formation

- Practical ideas for parish engagement

- Acts of service as foundations for evangelization

- Overcoming resistance and burnout in parish ministry

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Emil Hagamu, Regional Director for Human Life International in Anglophone Africa and Country Director of Pro-Life Tanzania, shares firsthand insight from over 22 African nations on the realities of defending life, family, and culture.

Emil explains how USAID and other Western-funded organizations have supported vital infrastructure like schools, roads, and healthcare—while simultaneously promoting contraception, abortion, population control, and LGBTQ ideology that directly conflict with African cultural values and Christian beliefs.

One of the most striking revelations?

👉 Many African languages don’t even have a word for “abortion”—because it has historically been a foreign concept.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How Emil become involved in Tanzania's pro-life movement
• Why Africa traditionally views life as beginning at conception
• The cultural impact of contraception and population control campaigns
• How foreign aid influences media, schools, and healthcare systems
• The role of USAID, IPPF, Marie Stopes, and other NGOs in Africa
• Why large families are foundational to African society
• How Emil met Fr. Paul Marx, founder of Human Life International

This episode offers a rare, unfiltered perspective on faith, development, and the global pro-life movement from the African continent.

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What is the Hyde Amendment — and why is it back in the news?

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to discuss this bipartisan federal policy that has prevented taxpayer funding of abortion for nearly 50 years. With recent comments from President Donald Trump raising questions about “flexibility” around Hyde, this conversation explains:

• What the Hyde Amendment actually is (and what it isn’t)
• Why it must be renewed every year
• How it has saved millions of lives
• Why abortion is not healthcare
• How Hyde fits into federal healthcare policy, Medicaid, and insurance subsidies
• What pro-lifers should make of current political debates
• Why weakening Hyde would undermine state-level abortion policy after Dobbs

Fr. Boquet also explains how the Hyde Amendment serves as a moral and ideological bulwark against efforts to redefine abortion as healthcare — both in the U.S. and internationally.

This episode is essential listening for anyone who wants to understand:

• Pro-life public policy
• Federal funding and abortion
• The future of the Hyde Amendment
• How Catholics and pro-lifers should respond in today’s political climate

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro to Hyde Amendment

02:52 What Is the Hyde Amendment? Explained

04:45 Lives Saved by the Hyde Amendment

06:12 Taxpayer Funding of Abortion

08:52 History of the Hyde Amendment

10:55 Global Impact of Hyde Amendment

12:04 Hyde Amendment vs Mexico City Policy

18:30 Why Abortion Isn't Medical Care

19:17 Trump's Recent Comments on Hyde

22:30 Affordable Care Act and Abortion Funding

25:40 Trump's Healthcare Vision: HSAs vs Subsidies

27:10 IRS Definition of Medical Care and Abortion

36:42 Is the Hyde Amendment Practical Today?

42:42 Moral Vision for Life & Family

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With 106 countries involved and impacts lasting 20 years, this agreement could shape global policy on abortion, sexual and reproductive rights, gender ideology, and UN voting power for decades to come.

Luis Martinez gives a clear recap of the Samoa Agreement’s dangers, updates its current status (provisional application since 2024, most countries signed, many still unratified), and explains actionable strategies: parliamentary education, interpretive declarations, and sovereignty reservations that can protect life and family values without rejecting needed development aid.

Luis also explains how “human rights” language is often used to pressure developing nations to legalize abortion and adopt LGBTQ ideology within their laws and policies. With the U.S. now withdrawing from dozens of UN bodies, the global pro-life and pro-family bloc has lost a strong defender at the United Nations— leaving vulnerable nations even more exposed to European diplomatic and financial pressure.

Topics include:

• What the Samoa Agreement actually is (and why it matters)
• How vague language on “human rights” can pressure nations to accept abortion and gender ideology
• Why African nations are key to stopping abortion from becoming a “human right” at the UN
• Why the US stepping back at the UN could weaken efforts to defend life and family
• How foreign aid and development funding can be used as diplomatic leverage
• What countries can still do to protect life, family, and national sovereignty
• Why this treaty may become one of the most influential global agreements of our time

If you care about pro-life advocacy, international relations, geopolitics, UN treaties, or how global aid impacts national laws, this conversation is essential listening.

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:00 Samoa Agreement Recap

04:45 Anti-family Ideology

08:47 Problematic Programs

13:43 Impact on Sovereign Nations

16:30 Human Rights

18:30 Ratification

26:37 Change in Local Policy?

29:44 Debt Bondage

34:25 US Foreign Policy Shifts

39:00 European Union's Goals

42:25 Common Tactic

47:24 Is Ethical Aid Feasible?

52:08 Shifting Dynamics at the UN

54:04 How to Help

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In this New Year’s episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet reflects on pro-life victories and challenges in 2025 and to look ahead at the critical battles shaping 2026.

Fr. Boquet discusses:

• The impact of the Trump administration on foreign aid, USAID, and the United Nations
• A global shift in momentum on gender ideology and trans policies
• The growing conversations around IVF, surrogacy, and human trafficking
• Assisted suicide laws spreading in the U.S. and abroad
• Why hearts and minds—not just laws—must change
• The alarming reality of demographic collapse and low fertility rates
• Major upcoming Supreme Court cases on parental rights and religious freedom
• The urgent fight against the East African Community Sexual & Reproductive Rights Bill
• Why 2026 could be a turning point for life, family, and faith

Fr. Boquet explains how international diplomacy, Catholic social teaching, and grassroots education are shaping the future of the pro-life mission—and why now is the time for renewed courage, prayer, and action.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:30 Impact of Trump Administration

04:27 Victory at the United Nations

08:20 Outcome of Last Year's Predictions

15:40 Momentum Change Against Trans Ideology

19:29 Increased Hunger for Truth

22:40 Need for Education

24:37 Hopes for 2026

26:58 Assisted Suicide

29:42 Stay Engaged!

31:30 Government & Evangelization

37:29 Supreme Court Cases

40:55 IVF, Surrogacy, Porn

46:30 Fertility Rates

48:13 Social Media

52:25 East Africa Community Bill

57:10 Pope Leo XIV

59:33 Young People are Stepping Up!

1:04:31 Please Pray for HLI

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In this special Christmas episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explores the deep spiritual meaning of the Christmas Octave and why Catholics are called to celebrate Christmas for eight full days—and beyond.

We discuss:

• What the Christmas Octave is and where it comes from
• The difference between the Christmas Octave and Christmas Season
• How the Incarnation reveals the dignity of the human person
• The feasts of St. Stephen, St. John the Evangelist, the Holy Innocents, and Mary, Mother of God
• Practical ways families can keep Christmas alive at home
• How to resist the culture’s rush to move on after December 25
• Catholic traditions, storytelling, generosity, and faith-filled family life

Fr. Boquet also shares personal reflections—from keeping a nativity scene up all year to unique Louisiana Christmas traditions—and offers practical advice for parents, young adults, and families who want to truly live the Christmas season.

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Zimbabwe’s youth are increasingly targeted by well-funded Western organizations that offer humanitarian aid—such as textbooks, clean water, and food—while simultaneously promoting contraception, abortion, and anti-family ideologies. We discuss how poverty forces schools to accept aid with strings attached, even when teachers and parents recognize the moral harm.

Monica and Veronica share firsthand stories of walking miles—sometimes crossing rivers—to reach remote villages. Through faith-based, science-grounded education, they are helping students rediscover the sanctity of life, African cultural values, and the dignity of the human person from conception to natural death.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why chastity education is urgently needed in Zimbabwe
• How foreign aid is often tied to abortion and contraception messaging
• What students actually believe about abortion and fetal development
• How faith, science, and African culture work together to defend life
• Stories of crisis pregnancy support and lives saved through compassion
• Why teachers are asking for chastity education every week

This conversation is a moving look at what it means to live a Culture of Life in some of the world’s most underserved communities—and how your support can make a global impact.

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The conversation explores the legacy of China’s one-child policy, the rise of IVF as a proposed “solution” to infertility and low birth rates, and the shared misconceptions driving U.S. and Chinese policymakers.

Fr. Boquet argues that technological fixes and financial incentives cannot solve what is fundamentally a cultural and moral crisis rooted in the loss of a correct understanding of marriage, family, and human dignity.

Topics Include:

• How China’s One-Child Policy, forced abortions, sterilizations, and neighbor-surveillance culture created a lasting anti-child mindset
• Why government “solutions” (including financial incentives, tax breaks, vouchers, and subsidized IVF) aren’t increasing birth rates
• How China and the U.S. are following the same failing playbook despite very different histories
• The growing IVF industry: moral issues, commodification of children, embryo destruction, and sex-selection
• President Trump’s 2025 IVF executive orders and what they mean for families
• Why restorative reproductive medicine, not IVF, is the ethical and effective path for couples with infertility
• How fear, secularism, delayed marriage, and the contraceptive mentality drive low birth rates in the West
• What the Church teaches about marriage, fertility, openness to life, and the rights of children
• What governments can do to support families (subsidiarity, lowering cost of living, protecting marriage)
• Why evangelization, catechesis, and authentic family culture are the real long-term solutions

If you want to understand why global birth rates are collapsing — and how to renew a true culture of life — this episode is essential.

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Austin Peck shares how a 15-year search for truth led him from evangelical Protestantism into the Catholic Church. He describes filming Holy Week in Spain, where Catholic tradition is “woven into the culture” through ancient confraternities, dramatic processions, penitential practices, and stunning sacred art.

Peck also speaks candidly about the crisis of modernity, the loss of rootedness among American Catholics, and the temptation to embrace individualism over objective truth. Peck argues that without a return to the sacramental life and authentic tradition, both Europe and America will lose their cultural foundations.

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Michelle shares firsthand updates from HLI missionaries across Africa, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Ukraine, highlighting major achievements in chastity education, seminary formation, crisis pregnancy support, and intergovernmental advocacy

Key Topics Covered:

• Expansion of chastity and character-formation programs across Africa
• Personal stories, including a young Rwandan mother who chose life for her twins
• Updates from Genia in Kyiv, who continues pro-life outreach during active bombings
• Ten-month educational training, strengthening local pro-life leadership in Latin America
• The East Africa Community’s sweeping pro-abortion bill
• Canada-funded abortion legislation in Togo

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Right now, the Philippines is facing immense pressure from Western governments, foreign-funded NGOs, and pro-divorce activists to legalize divorce. On this episode, Dr. Ligaya Acosta explains why the Filipino people overwhelmingly reject divorce, how outside money drives the agenda, and what’s really happening inside the nation’s political system.

Dr. Ligaya Acosta also shares a deeply personal and unexpected testimony about the struggles in her own marriage, how she and her husband overcame a period of darkness, and why those experiences now allow her to accompany couples with authentic compassion. Her story reveals the profound spiritual battle underlying attacks on marriage and family.

Topics in this episode:

• Why the Philippines has resisted divorce for decades
• Foreign influence and NGO funding behind the divorce movement
• Cultural, religious, and historical reasons Filipinos protect marriage
• How divorce harms children, families, and society
• Dr. Acosta’s powerful marriage testimony and spiritual warfare experience
• Why marriage preparation for young people is urgently needed
• How Human Life International works with legislators, clergy, and families

If you want to understand the cultural, political, and spiritual forces surrounding the divorce debate—and hear a moving firsthand story of marital healing—this episode is essential.

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Fr. Giordano shares touching stories of his encounters with Pope Leo—both as a cardinal and as pope—and reflects on his humility, attentiveness, and deep understanding of the Church’s global mission.

Key Topics Discussed:

• Fr. Giordano’s first meeting with Pope Leo in Rome
• The importance of prudence and patience in papal leadership
• How Pope Leo bridges cultures: American, Latin American, and European
• The role of truth and faith in achieving authentic Christian unity
• The meaning of hope during a divided era in Church and society

This episode offers a rare glimpse into the spiritual insights of a priest serving at the heart of the Church. Whether you’re a Catholic seeking renewal or simply curious about the future of the papacy, Fr. Giordano’s reflections will inspire you to live out a culture of life, faith, and hope.

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Earlier this year, one of HLI's missionaries in Latin America was accused of “hate speech” simply for giving a pro-life talk on authentic sexual education — one that promotes abstinence before marriage and respect for life. Mario shares how radical feminist groups tried to silence the message, how the Church and legal experts stood firm, and how the case was ultimately dismissed.

Hear firsthand how the pro-life movement continues to grow across Latin America through missionary outreach and online education.

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Drawing on Scripture, the saints, and his global pro-life mission experience, Fr. Boquet explains how the devil attacks individuals, marriages, and the Church—and how to stand firm through prayer, confession, and the Eucharist.

Key Topics:

• Definition and meaning of spiritual warfare
• Understanding temptations as spiritual attacks
• Common misconceptions about the devil
• How to recognize and resist spiritual manipulation
• Vigilance in prayer, confession, and daily virtue
• Spiritual warfare in the pro-life mission field
• Protecting your marriage, family, and home from evil
• How prayer, sacraments, and Scripture fortify believers
• Practical spiritual disciplines for daily life
• The ultimate victory of Christ over evil

Scripture passages to meditate on:

- The Apostle Paul tells us clearly in 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, “Though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh: (for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh.”

- Mark 5:1–20 recounts the exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac, a dramatic episode in which Jesus asserts power over a "legion" of unclean spirits.

- Luke 10:18 records Jesus’ declaration: “I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven,” symbolizing the eschatological victory of divine authority over evil.

- The Apostle Paul, particularly in Ephesians 6:12, frames the Christian life as an ongoing battle "not against flesh and blood" but against "spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms," providing theological scaffolding for subsequent teachings on demonic opposition.

Listeners will learn how Evangelium Vitae connects issues such as abortion, contraception, euthanasia, gender ideology, and human dignity under a single Catholic vision of life. The conversation also covers how to build a “culture of life” in daily practice through prayer, formation, and public witness.

Key Topics & Takeaways

• Historical context: How the 1991 Synod of Bishops led to Evangelium Vitae (1995).
• Audience: Why encyclicals are addressed to the whole Church
• Freedom and truth: John Paul II’s warning against autonomy detached from truth.
• Culture of Life vs. Culture of Death: How societies either protect or destroy human dignity.
• Abortion and Contraception: The false belief that contraception prevents abortion—and why both stem from the same mindset.
• Prophetic relevance: Connections to current issues like gender ideology, AI, and bioethics.
• Living the Gospel of Life: Practical ways Catholics can defend and witness to life today.

Evangelium Vitae text: Evangelium Vitae (25 March 1995)

Fr. Boquet's article on Evangelium Vitae: Respect Life Month 2025: The Message of Evangelium Vitae | Human Life International

Discover how the breakdown of marriage affects culture, governance, and the common good—and why the state must defend the sanctity of family life.

Father Boquet explains:

• Why the Catholic Church and the Filipino people are resisting efforts to legalize divorce.
• How Western funding and cultural pressure are fueling the pro-divorce movement.
• Why the state has a moral interest in upholding marriage and protecting families.
• What happens when marriage laws collapse — from Europe to Latin America.
• The mission of the Asia-Pacific Congress for Life, Marriage, and Family (ASPAC) in defending life and family across Asia.

This conversation dives deep into how faith, culture, and governance intersect — and why the Philippines’ decision on divorce could shape the global future of family life.

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Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the moral principles, theology of the body, and practical guidance that help Catholic couples live a faithful and fruitful love.

In the first episode of this series, Father Boquet discussed the Church's teaching on marriage and responsible parenthood. NFP must be used for just/series reasons and may NOT be used selfishly (i.e. with a "contraceptive mindset."). Watch the first episode here for more information: Marriage as a Reflection of God's Love: Catholic Teaching on NFP Pt. 1

Key Topics Covered

• What is Natural Family Planning?
• Why contraception violates the unitive and procreative meanings of marital love
• How NFP differs from contraception
• The meaning of free, total, faithful, and fruitful love
• Moral decision-making and conscience formation
• What constitutes “just reasons” or “grave reasons” to postpone pregnancy
• The role of priests and pastoral guidance in family planning
• Practical Catholic resources for learning NFP

Resources Mentioned:

• Humanae Vitae by Pope St. Paul VI
• Familiaris Consortio by Pope St. John Paul II
• U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops: Natural Family Planning | USCCB
• Human Life International articles on NFP: Natural Family Planning | Human Life International
• Human Life International articles on contraception: Birth Control Information: Your Comprehensive Guide
• NFP Methods: Billings Ovulation, Creighton, Marquette, Sympto-Thermal

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This is a hot button issue for many modern Catholics. So, we've prepared a two-part series to help you understand the Catholic Church's teaching on marriage, contraception, and NFP.

In order to understand why contraception is immoral but NFP is allowed, you must first understand what the Catholic Church teaches about marriage. So, in this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet uses Humanae Vitae, Sacred Scripture, and the Catechism of the Catholic Church to reveal marriage as a free, total, faithful, and fruitful covenant.

In the following episode, Father will return to explain what the Catholic Church teaches about contraception and NFP, building upon the themes introduced in this conversation.

Topics in this episode:

• Why marriage reflects God’s love for His people
• The 4 aspects of marriage as found in Humanae Vitae (free, total, faithful, fruitful)
• How conjugal love renews the wedding vows
• Why fruitfulness matters in God’s design
• The link between marriage and understanding God’s love

👰🤵 Whether you’re newly engaged, married for decades, or simply seeking clarity, this episode provides timeless wisdom and encouragement.

👉 Don’t miss next week’s follow-up episode, where we dive into natural family planning and the Church’s teaching on contraception.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:30 What Does the Church Teach About Marriage?

05:41 Free Love

08:15 Total Love

12:14 Faithful Love

18:46 Marriage & Your Relationship with God

33:39 Why Cohabitation is Wrong

24:38 Fruitful Love

32:02 Sex Renews Marriage Vows

36:32 Types of Fruit

39:45 Our World Needs Models!

42:55 Are Catholics Called to Have as Many Children as Possible?

59:59 Send Us Your Questions!

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks a groundbreaking United Nations report by Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem, which condemns and exposes the surrogacy industry.

The report exposes how commercial and so-called “altruistic” surrogacy exploit women, commodify children, and fuel human trafficking—calling the practice a form of modern slavery and demanding a global ban.

Fr. Boquet explains:

• Why Pope Francis and the UN unexpectedly share the same urgent warning
• How surrogacy contracts violate the rights of women and children
• The hidden connection between IVF, contraception, and surrogacy
• Practical ways pro-life advocates can educate others and defend human dignity

If you’ve ever wondered how to answer tough questions about surrogacy, infertility, and the Catholic Church’s teaching on human life, this episode gives you the facts, the science, and the moral clarity.

🔗 Resources & Links

• Read the UN report on surrogacy (Reem Alsalem): Report of the Special Rapporteur

• Fr. Boquet’s Spirit & Life article: Surrogacy as Modern Slavery | Human Life International

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Mission Field & Fr. Marx

12:00 UN Surrogacy Report

19:00 Historical Condemnation

20:15 UN Report Background

25:45 No Right to a Child

34:15 International Issue

42:30 Rights of the Child

46:15 Different than Adoption

55:20 Solutions to Surrogacy Crisis

1:00:30 Long Term Change?

Obviously, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should never have approved a drug intended to kill an innocent preborn child. However, real-world data shows that the abortion pill also poses serious health risks for the mother as well.

Pro-abortion advocates claim to care about women's health. So, how did such a dangerous drug ever receive FDA approval?

Today’s episode dives into a complex and eye-opening investigation into the FDA's approval of the abortion pill combination of mifepristone (RU-486) and misoprostol. Researcher Teresa Marsano joins us to reveal how a web of politics, pharmaceutical deals, and population control strategies converged to push the drug onto the U.S. market—and ultimately around the world.

As you listen, you’ll hear how the abortion pill’s approval involved unusual regulatory shortcuts for RU486, a second drug (misoprostol) used off-label, and real-world data that paints a very different picture than what the public (and abortion-vulnerable women) have been told. Teresa also traces how U.S. government, the Population Council, and the World Health Organization viewed FDA approval as the gateway to distributing the abortion pill globally.

This conversation covers a lot of ground—history, science, law, and ethics—so keep the big picture in mind: how pressure on the FDA led to unusual regulatory practices with profound implications for women’s health and population policy.

As with all guests, Teresa Marsano's views are her own and not necessarily reflective of HLI.

Teresa's first episode on Living a Culture of Life podcast: How Abortion Pill Vendors Violate Public Health Laws | Teresa Marsano

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Fr. Boquet shares insights on:

• How Christians can find peace and strength in times of tragedy.
• The meaning of St. Augustine’s City of God vs. City of Man.
• Why persecution—both big and small—is part of the Christian journey.
• The importance of practicing God’s presence daily.
• Practical ways Catholics can be light in the darkness and bring the culture of life into the culture of death.

Fr. Shenan Boquet's Spirit & Life article: The City of God and The City of Man | Human Life International

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Dr. Zalot unpacks what the Catholic Church teaches about organ donation, focusing on three key principles:

1. The donor must be truly dead before vital organs are removed.
2. Free and informed consent must be given.
3. Donation must always be understood as a gift, never a commercial exchange.

This episode covers:

• The Catholic view of brain death and why it remains controversial.
• The difference between neurological criteria (brain death) and circulatory death (DCD).
• Why “moral certitude” is essential before proceeding with organ procurement.
• Ethical concerns with recent American Academy of Neurology brain death guidelines (2023).
• What Catholics should know before signing up as an organ donor.
• How to make informed decisions about end-of-life care and transplants.
• Whether or not vital organ donation is prudent in today's medical system

Dr. Zalot also highlights the importance of informed consent, the problem of automatic organ donor enrollment in some countries, and practical advice for Catholic families navigating these decisions.

Do you have a question about the ethics of specific medical situations? Check out the National Catholic Bioethics Center's 24-hour consultation service: Consultation Submission Form — The National Catholic Bioethics Center

Leigh Ann courageously opens up about:

• Her childhood and the fear that led to her first abortion at age 15.
• How multiple abortions impacted her emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
• The moment she chose life for her daughter, despite incredibly difficult circumstances.
• Her path to sobriety, faith in Christ, and involvement in the pro-life movement.
• Why post-abortive healing and forgiveness are critical for women and families.
• How she turned her passion for natural living into Rebirth Body Butters, a skincare company that donates a portion of every sale to pro-life organizations.

Key Themes:

• Post-abortive healing and forgiveness
• The importance of pregnancy resource centers
• Finding true support for women in crisis pregnancies
• Using business as a platform for pro-life advocacy

Resources & Links:

• Support Leigh Ann’s business: ReBirth Body Butters (Use code HLI20 for 20% off)
• Watch Leigh Ann’s previous testimony on IVF and the dark side of the fertility industry: Undergoing 4 Rounds of IVF: My Journey | Leigh Ann Woznica

Fr. Boquet discusses:

• What the Catholic Church means by “domestic church”
• How strengthening families heals cultural problems
• The role of personal spiritual life within marriage
• Practical ways for spouses to pray together
• Navigating differences in spirituality within marriage
• How parents can guide children into a deeper relationship with Christ
• How grandparents can influence the faith of grandchildren, even when children have fallen away

Key Takeaway: Families are the cells of society. When families are spiritually strong, culture is transformed.

This episode is essential listening for Catholic couples, parents, and grandparents who want to build strong families of faith, prayer, and love.

Read Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life article here: The Domestic Church: How Catholic Families Can Renew the World | Human Life International

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Earlier this year, the UK House of Commons passed the “Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill”, moving the country one step closer to legalizing assisted suicide. The bill now sits with the House of Lords and—if passed—would mark a dangerous shift in UK law by amending the 1961 Suicide Act.

Father Boquet warns this is the same incremental strategy used in other nations like Canada to normalize assisted suicide and euthanasia. Despite claims that the "slippery slope" isn't real, it's clear that so-called "restrictions" always quickly give way to widespread acceptance.

But the UK isn’t the only concern. In Ireland, while assisted suicide remains illegal, Father Boquet shares disturbing reports from his recent mission trip: questionable end-of-life practices, conversations that hint at euthanasia, and a lack of public awareness about the legislative push to normalize assisted suicide.

Besides the obvious threat to life and human dignity, Fr. Boquet also explains how this cultural shift reflects a loss of the true meaning of compassion. Normalizing assisted suicide erodes the family’s role in caring for the elderly. The modern world idolizes autonomy and rejects human dignity. Father also offers practical pastoral strategies for discussing difficult end-of-life issues before a crisis hits—and calls listeners to action both in Europe and in the United States.

If you care about the dignity of life from conception to natural death, this is an episode you can’t afford to miss.

Key Topics Covered:

• How Planned Parenthood received ~$800M annually in federal funding
• What the Hyde Amendment does
• How federal funding still supports abortion through “fungibility”
• Planned Parenthood's core business: over 400,000 abortions annually
• Planned Parenthood's role in pushing gender ideology, contraception, and sex education in schools
• The significance of the Medicaid funding freeze and why it matters
• The truth about healthcare alternatives outside of Planned Parenthood
• The need to redirect funding toward authentic, life-affirming care
• How celebrities and corporations are stepping in to replace government funding
• What comes next: strategy, education, and economic boycotts
• Introduction of a new eBook listing top corporate donors to Planned Parenthood

Resources Mentioned:

• NEW E-Book! Who's Funding Planned Parenthood? Download your copy here: Planned Parenthood Just Lost Federal Funding — Here's How We Can Strike Where It Hurts Most | Human Life International

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✔️ Contact your local representatives to support full defunding

✔️ Educate your community about Planned Parenthood’s true impact

✔️ Support pregnancy care centers and other healthcare centers that uphold human dignity

✔️ Join the movement to boycott corporate donors of abortion

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet reminds us of the treasure of grandparents and the elderly—and why they are essential to our families, parishes, and the culture of life.

Topics include:

• The vital role of grandparents in passing down faith and family values
• How intergenerational relationships strengthen Catholic families
• Why Pope Francis established the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
• Pope Leo XIV’s call for a “Revolution of Gratitude”
• The dangers of the throwaway culture, demographic decline, and the rise of euthanasia
• Where or not older generations have any obligations towards younger generations
• Practical ways families and parishes can combat isolation and loneliness among seniors

Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, or young Catholic, this episode will inspire you to honor, serve, and cherish the elderly in your family and parish.

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Whether your children are toddlers or teens, this episode offers age-appropriate insights on Catholic sex education, how to explain puberty, and why it's essential for Catholic parents to have these conversations before the culture does.

Key Topics:

• How to teach chastity and modesty
• Explaining love vs. lust to teens
• Navigating puberty with faith
• Tools for addressing pornography
• Building trust and communication in parenting

Read Susan Ciancio's article here: Healthy Sex Education for Catholic Families: How Do I Teach My Child about Sex and Chastity? | Human Life International

In this eye-opening episode, we interview Luis Martinez, who leads Human Life International’s mission to the Organization of American States (OAS). Basically the “United Nations of the Americas,” the OAS is quietly shaping national policies on abortion, gender ideology, and parental rights across Latin America and the Caribbean—usually without the public’s awareness.

Luis explains how powerful countries like Canada, Mexico, and international organizations are pressuring smaller nations to adopt anti-life and anti-family policies through OAS resolutions, financial aid, and diplomatic maneuvering. He also reveals how phrases like "gender-based violence", "sexual and reproductive rights", and "all kinds of women" are being used as backdoors to advance radical agendas.

HLI and its 60-member coalition are on the front lines, working to change resolution language, support pro-life candidates to the Inter-American Commission and Court, and protect national sovereignty from ideological colonization.

🗝️ Key Topics Covered

• What the Organization of American States (OAS) is and why it matters
• How OAS resolutions influence abortion and gender laws in Latin America
• The danger of soft law: How non-binding declarations lead to binding changes
• Why small Caribbean nations are pressured to abandon pro-life values
• Examples of recent wins—like electing pro-life judges and blocking harmful language
• The critical role of HLI’s coalition of 60+ pro-life organizations across the Americas
• How terms like “gender-based violence” are being weaponized against pro-lifers
• The role of the Inter-American Commission and why it’s key to stopping legal attacks on life and family
• Encouraging signs from the U.S. delegation under the new administration

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Read the Episode Transcript Here: Stopping Pro-Abortion Agendas at the Organization of American States | Human Life International

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00:00 Intro

02:12 What is the OAS?

03:15 Impact on Laws

05:52 Influence on Small Countries

09:49 What HLI Does at the OAS

13:46 Examples of Success?

18:09 El Salvador's Pro-life Laws

21:23 Vision for Impact

24:57 Canada's Influence on Caribbean Nations

27:53 Dangerous Phrases

31:31 Gender Based Violence (Pro-lifers Have Mental Health Issues?)

37:16 What is the General Assembly?

40:19 Legacy of Pope Francis

43:37 Population & Developement

47:55 Why Commissioners Matter

52:00 Anti-Lifers NEED Soft Law

53:13 Trump Administration

59:22 Homework!

#ProLife #Catholic #HumanLifeInternational #OAS #LGBTagenda #GenderIdeology #LuisMartinez #Abortion #FamilyValues #ReligiousFreedom

As a Catholic priest and global pro-life leader, Fr. Boquet shares how this cultural shift affects families, why many young people are beginning to reject the exploitation culture, and what practical steps parents can take to protect their children from harmful online influences.

Whether you're a parent, educator, or concerned Catholic, this episode offers hope, insight, and tools to help your family stay strong in faith and purity.

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Resources Mentioned ↓

Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life Article: https://www.hli.org/2025/06/breaking-the-chains-of-pornography/

"Create in Me a Clean Heart" from the USCCB: https://www.usccb.org/resources/Create-in-Me-a-Pure-Heart-Statement-on-Pornography-2025_0.pdf

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In this episode, Dr. Joe Malone—sexual integrity scientist and educator—joins us to unpack how human biology, brain chemistry, and sexual wellness align perfectly with Christian teaching on chastity. From oxytocin and dopamine to fertility and cancer risk, Dr. Malone reveals the hidden biological truths behind hookup culture and why chastity is not only moral—but medically wise.

• Learn how girls are biologically wired to desire chaste relationships—and why casual sex can be especially damaging.
• Discover how having multiple partners may increase anti-sperm antibodies and reduce fertility.
• Hear why early marriage and childbirth can reduce breast cancer risk and lead to better overall health.
• Find out how to heal from a past of promiscuity and embrace a lifestyle of chastity.

This is a must-watch for parents, teens, young adults, and anyone who wants to understand how science supports Christian sexual ethics.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:09 Oxytocin & Puberty

05:44 Poor Mental Health

08:20 Rom-Coms

09:28 Oxytocin in Boys

15:44 Casual Sex Hurts Bonding

18:03 Social Media

19:21 Why Instant Addiction?

21:45 Casual Sex & Female Fertility

28:55 Male Fertility?

30:20 Long Term Relationships

32:58 How to Get Out of Hookup Culture

35:25 Breast Cancer

37:20 Brain Maturation

40:00 Healthy Sperm?

43:57 Downside to Early Marriage?

46:18 The Old Ways Work Best

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Living the Culture of Life

We unpack the shocking true story of Marge, a woman with ADHD and autism recently approved for MAiD (Medical Assistance in Dying) in Canada. Her case, first reported by UnHerd, raises urgent questions about how mental illness is now grounds for state-sanctioned death.

We also cover:

• What “doctor-shopping” means in the context of euthanasia
• Why legalizing assisted suicide increases pressure on the elderly and disabled
• The connection between euthanasia and demographic decline
• A Catholic, pro-life perspective on true compassion and dignity in suffering
• The UK’s proposed Assisted Dying Bill and what it could mean for the future
• The United Nation's condemnation of Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD)

Read Marge's story here: A father battles Canada’s suicide machine - UnHerd

Read Father's Spirit & Life article here: Canada's Euthanasia Crisis: A Global Wake-Up Call | Human Life International

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Living the Culture of Life

Fr. Boquet also explores the tragic impact of fatherlessness, how it affects children's ability to relate to God as Father, and the importance of both mother and father figures in forming virtue. We dive into cultural trends that degrade men, distort authentic masculinity, and contribute to a growing fatherhood crisis.

This conversation addresses how pornography, media portrayals of manhood, and the breakdown of family affect men and their ability to form healthy relationships. Learn how St. Joseph and Jesus serve as models of true masculine virtue, and why our world needs men to rise up as fathers, mentors, and spiritual leaders.

Listen now to learn how to restore fatherhood and authentic masculinity in our communities!

💬 Leave a comment below: Who is your favorite father figure from a book, movie, TV show, or the life of a saint? Young boys need models. Share your favorite men—real or fictional—who’ve modeled strength, love, and virtue!

Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life Article: The Father’s Heart: Healing the Wounds of a Fatherless Generation | Human Life International

UVA Report: UVA - Good Fathers, Flourishing Kids Report.pdf

Living the Culture of Life

Claudia explains how sexual trauma impacted her brain and family relationships—and how faith, neurobiology, and trauma recovery tools helped her find lasting healing. As a Christian trauma therapist, she offers deep insights into what causes trauma, how the nervous system stores pain, and why true sexual addiction recovery must involve the body and soul.

If you or someone you love has faced struggles with lust, shame, or compulsive habits, this conversation offers hope, healing, and practical steps toward freedom.

Topics include:

• The link between sexual trauma and addiction

• How trauma affects the nervous system and the brain

• How trauma therapy and the spiritual life work together to bring healing

• Hope for anyone seeking sexual addiction recovery

💬 Claudia's story is raw, emotional, and filled with hope. Don’t miss this episode if you’ve ever wondered how faith and neuroscience can work together to bring about healing and sanctification.

Follow Claudia on Instagram: Claudia Pérez Bustamante (@corazon_a_pruebadebalas) • Instagram photos and videos

Freedom Coaching's Website: Freedom Coaching | Catholic Pornography Coaching

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:30 Joining Freedom Coaching

06:49 Underlying Causes of Sexual Compulsion

08:02 Claudia's Story

12:52 Encounter with Christ

16:35 Impact of Trauma Therapy

18:20 How Porn Hurts Families

23:44 Hope for Parents

25:17 How Neurobiology Affects Relationships

31:51 What Causes Trauma?

36:20 Trauma Triggers

39:38 Healthy Relationships

41:22 Sanctification & Healing

42:22 Learning to Process Emotions

45:53 Spiritual Healing

47:10 What is Brainspotting?

1:01:36 Is Porn Compulsion Always Rooted in Trauma?

Living the Culture of Life

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet breaks down the key principles of Rerum Novarum, the landmark 1891 encyclical by Pope Leo XIII that laid the foundation for modern Catholic Social Teaching.

With the recent election of Pope Leo XIV, who invoked Rerum Novarum in his very first address, we explore what this could mean for the Church’s engagement with urgent modern issues: demographic winter, falling birth rates, AI, the collapse of the family, and global economic injustice.

This episode covers:

• What is Rerum Novarum?

• Key principles of Catholic Social Teaching (human dignity, subsidiarity, solidarity)

• The Church’s teaching on the just wage (and how this could help turn the demographic winter around)

• How Catholic social doctrine intersects with sexual morality and pro-life ethics

• How Pope Leo XIV might apply these teachings to modern crises—including artificial intelligence and the population crisis

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We also discuss the critical challenges Pope Leo XIV is likely to confront. For instance, our new Holy Father has committed to addressing the rise of artificial intelligence. Right now, AI is being used to negatively influence how society views human sexuality, marriage, and life itself.

Fr. Boquet also discusses Pope Leo XIV’s pro-life stance, his commitment to marriage between one man and one woman, and how our Holy Father could help spread a Culture of Life around the world.

Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life article on Pope Leo XIV: Habemus Papam: We Have a New Pope | Human Life International

Did you know there's a global depopulation agenda? Find out more by downloading your free eBook now! Uncover the Global Depopulation Project (Funded with Your Tax Dollars!) | HLI

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Living the Culture of Life

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why adoption is a procreative, life-giving act rooted in love. He explains how to discern whether you're called to adopt, why adoption is an essential part of a Culture of Life, and how adoption benefits both a couple and the child.

Fr. Boquet explains why adoption is so much more than just "plan B." Whether you're struggling with infertility or already have biological children, you should open your heart to considering adoption! Father also answers the debated question: should single people adopt?

Whether you’re discerning adoption or want to better understand the Church’s vision for family, this conversation offers deep spiritual insight and clarity.

Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life article on adoption: Saving Lives Through Adoption | Human Life International

Did you know there's a global depopulation agenda? Find out more by downloading your free eBook now! Uncover the Global Depopulation Project (Funded with Your Tax Dollars!) | HLI

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In this explosive episode, Dr. Brian Clowes uncovers how USAID has been a key driver behind global population control, tied directly to the infamous National Security Study Memorandum 200 (NSSM 200)—also known as the Kissinger Report. Since the 1970s, this policy has guided U.S. efforts to promote contraception, abortion, and sterilization throughout Africa, Asia, and Latin America—all under the banner of “reproductive health.”

Planned Parenthood, Marie Stopes International (MSI), the Population Council, and other USAID-funded, anti-family groups have implemented this population collapse strategy. Some have used using disturbing tactics, including:

— Free IUDs inserted without consent

— Bounty incentives for contraceptive distribution

— Depo Provera shots given under false pretenses

— Massive condom billboards throughout the Global South

Dr. Clowes shares first-hand stories from his work in the field, exposing how foreign aid has become a vehicle for the global demographic winter. He also offers a powerful alternative vision—one that values life, family, and true human dignity.

Download your FREE eBook exposing the United States' official policy on depopulation: Uncover the Global Depopulation Project (Funded With Your Tax Dollars!) | Human Life International

Living the Culture of Life

Leigh Ann Woznica underwent four grueling rounds of in vitro fertilization (IVF), losing eight embryos along the way. In this powerful interview, she opens up about the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll IVF took on her—and why she now speaks out against the IVF industry.

Leigh Ann shares what she wishes the fertility industry had told her, why IVF is not a morally neutral medical treatment, and how Christians and conservatives can approach this controversial topic with compassion and truth.

Leigh Ann Woznica is also on the board of Lucidity Pictures, which is making a docuseries entitled "Cradled in Glass." The documentary unpacks the cold, hard truth of in vitro fertilization. On this episode, Leigh Ann unpacks what viewers can expect from the documentary and why it's so important at this cultural moment.

Listen now to learn what Leigh Ann wishes she knew before IVF—and why she's now warning others.

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🎥 Learn more about "Cradled in Glass" from Lucidity Pictures: Lucidity-Pictures – Cradled in GLASS

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks some of the concerning effects of the dechristianization of America. He explains why this will affect our understanding of human dignity, family, and the meaning of life.

Listen now to discover how the dechristianization of America will affect life and family!

Fr. Shenan Boquet's Spirit & Life article" The Culture of Atheism Impacts the Culture of Life | HLI

Did you know there's a global depopulation agenda? Find out more by downloading your free eBook now! Uncover the Global Depopulation Project (Funded with Your Tax Dollars!) | HLI

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On this episode, Tony Shriner, CEO of Mass of the Ages, joins us to discuss why film and media can light a fire in the hearts of Catholics. For centuries, the Church has cared about the arts. Today, beautiful media can help win souls for Christ.

Tony Shriner also shares the many exciting projects in the works at Mass of the Ages!

Find out more by listening to today's episode.

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New Projects: Mass of the Ages-tradition.tv

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Living the Culture of Life

It's a common pro-abortion argument. Sadly, many people don't believe that preborn children are persons. Instead, they view abortion as a political issue—an argument over a woman’s autonomy, not a matter of life and death.

So, how can you help people grasp the humanity of the preborn? What examples can you use to show the world that preborn children are, in fact, children?

On this episode, Dr. William Lile, the Pro-Life Doc, joins us to share some amazing medical procedures that can be performed on children in the womb. Dr. Lile is an OB/GYN, who is passionate about giving pro-lifers the tools they need to defend the preborn.

Dr. Lile’s real-life examples of fetal surgeries can help YOU illustrate the humanity of preborn babies. 

@prolifedoc YouTube Channel

Dr. Lile's Website: ProLife Doc | Make the Right Choice

Dr. Lile's Instagram: Instagram | @prolifedoc_

Dr. Lile's X account: Dr. William Lile, FACOG (@william_lile) / X

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Most Christians have struggled with these questions at some point in their life. Thankfully, God loves to reveal His Heart to us.

On this episode, Stacey Sumereau shares her inspiring story of vocational discernment. From a Broadway touring career, to discerning religious life on reality TV, to becoming a wife and mother, her story is one you won't want to miss!

Stacey also offers practical tips for hearing God’s voice in your own life.

Listen now to hear how God uses our desires to reveal His Heart to us!

Get “Adventure Awaits!” Adventure Awaits: How to Interpret Your Desires and Hear God’s Voice: Sumereau, Stacey

Stacey Sumereau’s Website: STACEY SUMEREAU | Stacey Sumereau Ministry

St. Teresa of Avila's Rules for Discernment: How Does God's Voice Actually *Sound*? St. Teresa of Avila's Rules for Discerning Locutions

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This might not sound controversial. But earlier this year, pro-lifers on X ended up in a heated debate over this very question.

Some people claimed that saying “congratulations” glorifies and condones a sinful act. Others say that this is the appropriate response to any new child’s life, no matter how he or she was conceived.

The online debate brought to the surface a deeper question as well. In the pro-life movement’s focus on empowering single moms to choose life, are pro-lifers diminishing the importance of marriage and fatherhood? Have pro-lifers embraced a toxic form of “feminism”?

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet tackles these important questions. He explains how pro-lifers can both help single moms and uphold God's plan for family life.

Listen now to find out the Catholic response to single motherhood!

Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Historically, married couples shared the work of raising a family. Up until the Industrial Revolution, the day-to-day work of everyday life was done within a household. This work strengthened marriages and helped the family thrive.

On this episode, Dr. John Cuddeback joins us to discuss the importance of intentional work within a modern household. How can spouses create a thriving environment for their family? How does working side by side strengthen relationships? And does “working from home” fulfil this human need?

Find out by listening to today’s episode!

LifeCraft website: LifeCraft: A Philosophy of Household | John Cuddebackc

LifeCraft Instagram: Instagram @lifecraft_johncuddeback

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John A. Cuddeback, PhD, is professor of Philosophy at Christendom College, where he has taught for thirty years. He lectures widely on topics including virtue, fatherhood, friendship, homesteading, and household, and his professional writings appear in various academic journals and books. His book True Friendship was republished by Ignatius Press. His podcasts, blogging, and free courses at LifeCraft are renowned for applying a timeless wisdom to life today.

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Fr. Boquet says yes! He just returned from a mission with HLI Ireland. The state of life and family in Ireland is poor. However, Fr. Boquet sees great signs of hope.

We unpack the current state of affairs regarding abortion, the demographic winter, and free speech. We also discuss spiritual despair and the legend of St. Patrick's final vision (plus, why it matters!).

Find out more by listening to today's podcast!

Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Videos of the Men's Rosary in Ireland:

Irish Men's Rosary in Belfast Saturday 3/12/22

A Men's Rosary Event in Ireland Spreads Throughout the World | EWTN News Nightly

Irish Mens Rosary, the First Saturday in Crossmaglen, County Armagh Ireland. 1/6/24.

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Chapters:

00:00 Mission with  @HLIIreland 

03:30 Spiritual Decay

08:14 Demographic Winter

10:26 Misleading Statistics

13:51 Cultural Despair

16:11 Spiritual Revival

17:16 St. Patrick's Final Vision

19:11 Raising Up Christ

22:35 New Hate Crime Law

30:57 Reparation

32:00 Pregnancy Care Centers

35:17 Did This Happen Overnight?

37:41 Power of Education

39:35 Humanae Vitae and Contraception

43:47 Abortion Pill Reversal

45:08 Euthanasia

46:19 The Faith is Present!

48:03 Spiritual DNA?

49:48 St. Patrick's Intercession

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Sara Huff, formerly Sara Winter, used to be the face of the feminist movement in Brazil. Today, she's a pro-life advocate. On today's episode, Sara shares her conversion story and exposes the radical agenda of feminism.

This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Sara Huff is a Brazilian-born international speaker, author, wife, mother of one, and stepmother of four. Formerly a prominent feminist leader and the most recognized figure in Brazil's feminist movement, her life took a transformative turn after a traumatic abortion experience led to her conversion to Catholicism.

Sara holds a degree in International Relations and served as the National Coordinator of Maternity Policies under Jair Bolsonaro's government in Brazil. Now residing in Texas, she is a passionate advocate for life, family values, and authentic femininity, sharing her testimony on stages around the world.

Sara Huff's Socials:

Sara Huff (@TheSaraHuff) / X

@sarahuffOfficial - Instagram

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet Sara Huff

01:20 Traumatic Childhood

05:30 Living on the Streets

08:00 First Look at Feminism

11:11 Desire to Help

13:03 Background of Feminist Activists

15:50 Who Funded Femen?

19:40 All Feminism is Radical

21:52 Becoming a Feminist Activist

26:43 Did You Question the Cult?

28:34 Political Celebrity

31:21 Brazilian Culture

37:48 Abortion Isn't a Choice

40:01 Sara's Chemical Abortion Experience

45:03 Post Abortion Syndrome

48:36 Was it Intentional?

51:55 Martyr for Abortion

53:40 How Groups Peddle Abortion

56:54 Becoming Pro-life

1:06:10 Where to Find Sara

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Teresa Marsano has spent years researching this gruesome topic. On this episode, she shares her findings.

Listen now to learn about this hazard that environmentalists don't want you to know about.

Teresa's Contact Info: Gen410@pm.me

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Besides being expensive and often ineffective, IVF is also morally wrong. During the IVF process, many embryos are killed or frozen. It also harms the couple's marriage.

Thankfully, there are many MORAL alternatives to IVF. Often, these treatments heal the underlying health problem. If President Trump hopes to Make America Healthy Again, it's time to help couples solve the root causes of fertility struggles.

On today's episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why in vitro fertilization is always immoral. He also explains which reproductive technologies are morally licit.

Listen now to discover the REAL answer to America's fertility crisis.

IVF Ethics & Moral Alternatives: In Vitro Fertilization: Ethical Issues | HLI

National Catholic Bioethics Center Information: Summary: Infertility Treatments — The National Catholic Bioethics Center

USCCB Ethical and Religious Directives: ethical-religious-directives-catholic-health-service-sixth-edition-2016-06_0.pdf

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free: | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Chapters:

00:00 What is IVF?

02:19 Moral Issues

07:47 IVF Babies are Still Children of God

09:03 Damage to Marriage Bond

12:51 Is IVF Ever OK?

13:44 Beware the Hard Cases

19:07 Trump's Executive Order

21:16 IVF Violates MAHA's Philosophy

24:44 Tie to Birth Control

31:55 Moral Alternatives

36:44 Four Criteria

43:27 Robotic Sperm Propellors

47:44 Specific Moral Treatments

54:49 Cost Analysis

1:01:11 Pray for Couples

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On this episode, one of these pardoned pro-lifers, Paul Vaughn, joins us to share his story. He describes the FBI's raid on his home, what actually happened at the clinic, and what it was like to receive a presidential pardon.

Paul Vaughn also explains how the Biden Administration weaponized the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and the Civil Rights Act to target pro-lifers. Hopefully, under President Trump, the FACE Act can be repealed.

Listen now to hear Paul Vaughn's inspiring story of trust in God amidst anti-life lawfare!

Paul Vaughn's Substack: Paul TN Commentary | Paul Vaughn | Substack

Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet Paul Vaughn

05:06 Not Inside Clinic

06:17 What is the FACE Act?

08:47 Who Called the Police?

10:35 FBI Raid

16:05 Impact on Family

17:22 What Happened Next

19:39 Never Violated FACE

26:06 Regret?

29:24 House Arrest

32:02 Who Else was Prosecuted?

34:04 Presidential Pardon

38:54 Repeal FACE?

43:24 Gaining an Audience

45:02 Be Bold & Speak Truth

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On this episode, Florencia Moynihan, the Catholic Nutritionist, joins us to discuss women's health. As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Flo has helped so many women reap the health benefits of supporting their bodies through nutrition and exercise.

Flo answers questions like: What are symptoms of hormonal imbalance? What are some practical ways to support my fertility? Should I eat and exercise in sync with my hormonal cycle? How important is sleep for menstrual health? ...and so much more.

Listen now to find out how YOU can best support your health.

Florencia's Website: The Catholic Nutritionist - Holistic Nutrition + Fertility

Flo's Instagram: @thecatholicnutritionist

Listen to her podcast, "Made Good," on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free: | Human Life International

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Flo, the Catholic Nutritionist

02:54 What is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner?

05:23 Integrating Spiritual and Physical Health

06:50 Women, Track Your Cycle!

09:22 Relationships with Food

11:28 Birth Control is NOT Care

15:25 How Your Health Impacts Your Family

21:05 Practical Tips

28:44 The 100 Day Effect

32:34 Red Flags to Watch For

36:48 Eating & Exercising with Your Period

39:39 Tips During Pregnancy

44:46 Spiritual Health

49:30 Male Fertility

51:50 Where to Find Flo!

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#periods #reproductivehealth #fertility #painfulperiods #acne #birthcontrol #nutrition #womenshealth #exercise #healthylifestyle #healthyfood #malefertility #femaleferility #livingacultureoflife #humanlifeinternational #HLI #profamily #prolife

If men aren't stepping up in their personal lives, they're going to struggle to lead. And in today's crisis of masculinity and family life, it's important Catholic men can lead their families and communities.

On today's episode, Joe Jarrell joins us to discuss masculinity and how men can become confident leaders. We unpack the struggles modern Catholic men face, as well as ways to overcome these hurdles. The first step is a strong foundation of healthy fitness, social, and financial habits.

Listen now to discover why fitness and self-confidence is critical to authentic male leadership.

Joe Jarell's Instagram: @joejarell_ on Instagram

Youtube Channel: Joe Jarrell - YouTube

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Joe Jarrell

02:51 Common Struggles

06:33 How Male Insecurity Hurts Families

09:42 Fitness & Masculinity

11:33 Are Catholic Girls Shallow?

13:43 Leadership & Your Spiritual Life

15:27 Boosting Fertility

17:30 Is Self-Development Selfish?

20:01 What Men Need

23:55 Should Priests Work Out?

25:31 Dating Advice

27:39 How Did We Get Here?

33:25 Make Money, Stay Strong

35:49 Exercise as Prayer

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks President Trump's pro-life and family actions. We discuss the Mexico City policy, the Hyde Amendment, why the U.S. should defund UNFPA and other pro-abortion organizations, what was so special about the 2025 March for Life, and so much more!

Father also lays out future actions President Trump could take to defend families, such as rescinding NSSM-200 (aka the Kissinger Report). The United States funds population control all around the world. It's time for the depopulation agenda to end.

Listen now to hear all about President Trump's pro-life progress so far!

President Trump's Executive Orders:

Withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO): Withdrawing The United States From The World Health Organization – The White House

Reaffirming Two Sexes: Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government – The White House

Hyde Amendment: Enforcing the Hyde Amendment – The White House

Mexico City Policy: Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Administrator of the United States for International Development – The White House

Ending "Gender Affirming Care:" Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation – The White House

Ending Transgender Indoctrination in K-12 Schools: Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling – The White House

Chapters:

00:00 Mexico City Policy

04:38 Comparison to 2017

06:38 Funding Freeze

11:47 Planned Parenthood's Funding

17:48 Will the US Stop Funding Birth Control?

22:37 Reaffirming Biological Truth

25:08 2025 March for Life

27:02 Everything Trump has Done

28:17 Geneva Declaration

29:01 Science is on Our Side

32:54 International Impact

36:42 The Kissinger Report

45:29 Narrative Shift

48:30 We Still Need Laws!

56:23 The Biden Administration & the Hyde Amendment

1:00:06 Five Wishes

1:01:27 Why Trump Should Rescind NSSM-200

Living the Culture of Life

Steve Pokorny's ministry, Freedom Coaching, helps transform desires by transforming mind, heart, and vision. On today's episode, Steve joins us to discuss pornography addiction and how authentic healing IS possible.

Often, these compulsions are driven by underlying trauma. Steve explains why some common tactics to get over porn addictions actually don't work well, how to fix the underlying issues, and how fathers can help their kids escape the trap of pornography.

If you're not struggling with pornography, this episode is also for you. We unpack the effect of porn on relationships, both for dating and married couples. Steve explains why "addiction" is an unhelpful term. And we discuss whether or not Catholics and Christians need to talk about pornography more often. 

Listen now to find out how freedom from the grips of porn IS achievable!

Website: Freedom Coaching

YouTube channel: Freedom Coaching - YouTube

Freedom Coaching Instagram: Freedom Coaching (@redeemed_vision)

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Chapters:

00:00 Steve's Story

06:25 Don't Say Addiction

08:11 Four Common Tactics

10:59 Unique 4-Stage Approach

17:20 Link to Abortion

19:55 Should We Talk About Porn More?

24:20 What Needs Healing?

27:00 Role of Fathers

32:02 Best Way to Love Your Kids

34:46 How Porn Affects Dating

40:20 Broken Sexuality in Marriage

45:55 What People Don't Understand

50:45 You're Not Broken

Living the Culture of Life

Because the anti-child mentality is a spiritual issue, religious figures have an important role in healing our culture. Government incentives, on their own, aren't working. If we want to boost birth rates, the underlying issue must be fixed.

So, what can priests and bishops do to encourage couples to welcome children? And how do we see this playing out in our world?

Find out by listening to this episode! Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to unpack the role of spiritual fatherhood in fixing the demographic winter.

Free eBook! The demographic winter wasn't an accident. The U.S. Government has been funding depopulation (with your tax dollars!) for decades. Find out more by downloading your free eBook: Uncover the Global Depopulation Project | Human Life International

Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life article: Russia Initiates a Culture of Life | Human Life International

Living the Culture of Life

On this episode, Mayra Rodriguez shares her story. Find out how Planned Parenthood hurts women, why birth control leads to abortion, and how their business structure funnels women towards lucrative abortion.

To find out more, check out this free eBook: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Living the Culture of Life

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses what pro-lifers can expect from 2025. In the Jubilee Year of Hope, there’s a lot to look forward to! But, on the other hand, there are also some concerning issues on the horizon.

Listen no to find out how you can best prepare to fight for life and family in 2025!

On this special holiday episode, we discuss why our world desperately needs the Christmas message. In the midst of sin and suffering, we need the light of our Lord's birth.

Living the Culture of Life

Government policy (like the United States' National Security Study Memorandum-200) helped cause falling global birthrates. So, can government also fix the demographic winter?

Fr. Boquet explains why government incentives (on their own) aren't enough to boost global birthrates. If we want to get out of the demographic winter, we need to bring back family values.

Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Last week, we shared a podcast episode unpacking the depopulation plan. On today’s episode, Fr. Boquet and Dr. Brian Clowes share the impact on the ground.

What atrocities have been committed to depopulate Africa and other developing nations? What do clean water charities have to do with population control? And what have HLI missionaries seen with their own eyes?

Listen now to find out how the depopulation plan is implemented worldwide.

Stop the depopulation agenda at the UN! Send your best gift now: Human Life International

FREE E-book! Discover what Planned Parenthood doesn't want you to know: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Living the Culture of Life

December 10, 2024, marks the 50-year anniversary of the Kissinger Report. Five decades later, fears of overpopulation are over. Today, our world is on the brink of a demographic winter.

On today's episode, Dr. Brian Clowes shares his wealth of knowledge on the global plan to decrease fertility. He's studied the depopulation agenda for years, and he's seen the impact on the ground around the world.

Listen now to find out the answers to questions like: What motivated depopulation? What did NSSM-200 say? And, most importantly, is the agenda still being carried out today?

NSSM-200 Text: Pcaab500.pdf

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free: | Human Life International (hli.org)

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On today's special Thanksgiving episode, Fr. Boquet shares his favorite stories from the mission field. Listen now to get an insider's scoop on the best pro-life wins of 2024!

Give the world a pro-life missionary! Send your best gift now: Give the world another pro-life leader | Human Life International (hli.org)

Living a Culture of Life

After suddenly losing close family members, Mary Panico realized that many people struggle with grief etiquette. While trying to be helpful, many people said incredibly hurtful things.

On today’s episode, Mary shares advice for accompanying grieving friends and family. She explains what you should (and definitely should NOT) say and offers some helpful practical advice.

Listen now to find out how you can best support your grieving loved ones.

Get Mary's book here: Grief Etiquette: What To Say & How To Say It

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So, what can pro-lifers expect from a second Trump term? Was the election of 2024 a win for life and family?

Find out by listening to today's episode!

FREE E-book! Discover what Planned Parenthood doesn't want you to know: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Fr. Boquet's Spirit and Life article: The Fight for Life is More Urgent After the Election | HLI

When Rachel Hoover Canto wrote her book on dating for faithful Catholics, she knew she needed to tackle this topic. After much research and fruitful conversations with Catholic mentors, she came up with some helpful tips to guide couples.

On today's episode, Rachel offers Catholic couples tips for navigating chastity within a relationship. Listen now for some *actually* helpful tips on chaste dating!

Previous Episode on Catholic Dating with Rachel Hoover Canto: Actually Helpful Tips for Intentional Dating

Get Rachel's book: Pretty Good Catholic | Vianney Vocations

The UK medical authorities threatened Dr. Kearney with the loss of his medical license, if he didn't stop performing abortion pill reversals. This case made it all the way to the UK's highest court.

Find out what happened next on today's episode!

Abortion Pill Reversal Hotline: 1-877-558-0333

Abortion Pill Reversal - Home

Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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On this episode, Fr. Francesco Giordano explains what spiritual warfare is (and why you should care). The spiritual life isn't a battle, it's a war. It's critical that you have the proper strategies.

What's more, abortion is a demonic "sacrament." On Halloween, abortions spike. And, last year, an HLI affiliate found herself counseling women considering Satanic ritual abortions.

Find out more about spiritual warfare and the ritual abortion crisis by listening to today's episode!

Article about Ritual Abortion Story: HLI Missionary Saves Women from Satanists on Halloween

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free: | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:10 What is Spiritual Warfare?

08:34 Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life

13:44 Warfare in the Pro-Life Movement

17:09 Halloween

23:35 Reality of Ritual Abortions

27:05 Hostility Against Catholics

33:44 Attack on Marriage

36:33 Importance of Memory

40:42 Cast Out Into the Deep

45:19 Strategies for Your Spiritual Life

50:06 Hope!

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On this episode, Joshua Mercer from CatholicVote joins us to talk about the upcoming 2024 election. We discuss why Catholics must vote, what issues take precedence, and where the presidential candidates stand when it comes to life and family issues.

Joshua Mercer also answers questions concerning Donald Trump and Kamala Harris's positions on abortion. What should Catholics do when both candidates support some level of abortion? Is it better to not vote at all?

Listen now to find out what's at stake in the 2024 election. And then grab your free eBook of Catholic voting principles here: Cast Your Ballot with Confidence | Human Life International (hli.org)

In recent years, Planned Parenthood has tried to distance itself from its founder. But it can't. Margaret Sanger's eugenic and racist philosophies are intertwined with Planned Parenthood's current mission.

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks Planned Parenthood's dark past. We discuss Margaret Sangers eugenic philosophies and how they impact Planned Parenthood's work today.

We also discuss how International Planned Parenthood carries out the global population control agenda (as laid out in the United States Government's Kissinger Report) and how HLI's mission is the pro-family antidote.

Listen now to find out why Margaret Sanger's deadly philosophies are still relevant in 2024!

Want to learn more? Download this free eBook exposing the truth about Planned Parenthood: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Map of States with Sterilization Laws: Forced Sterilization and Eugenics Programs in the US | Blog (pbs.org)

Today, Camille knows the root cause of her mental health struggles wasn't gender dysphoria. Instead of "gender affirming care," she needed to address her physical health. Camille no longer identifies as non-binary and has detransitioned.

On this episode, Camille Kiefel shares her moving story. Find out more by listening now!

Camille Kiefel's website: Camille Kiefel

FREE E-book! Discover what Planned Parenthood doesn't want you to know: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet gives some secular reasons why using birth control is immoral. If you want to help people understand the problems with contraception, this is a great place to start!

Listen now to find out some of the non-religious reasons why couples shouldn't contracept.

Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Dr. Joe Malone is a sexual integrity scientist. He's studied women's health for years. And he's seen how unhealthy hookup culture is. Casual sex hurts relationships, harms health, and has many negative side-effects.

On the flip side, chaste dating and marriage leads to many surprising health benefits! (fun fact: if you're married, you're statistically less likely to have a heart attack).

On this episode, Dr. Joe Malone explains why science backs up Scripture when it comes to sexual wellness. Find out all the surprising ways that chastity and marriage benefit your health!

Dr. Malone's new book for Pregnancy Care Centers: Women’s Sexual Wellness (heartbeatinternational.org)

FREE E-book! Discover what Planned Parenthood doesn't want you to know: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Previous episodes with Dr. Malone:

Biology of How Men and Women Bond Differently (youtube.com)

How Birth Control Disrupts Chemistry in Relationships (youtube.com)

Exploring Health Impacts of Hookup Culture (youtube.com)

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the struggles facing Catholic parents when it comes to sex education. Schools teach Comprehensive Sex Education, which is often a gateway for pornography. And if you avoid "the talk" altogether, your kids will learn about sex in all the wrong places.

It's critical that Catholic parents can teach their kids about God's gift of sex! Listen now to find out how you can navigate modern sex-ed challenges.

Theology of the Body Articles: Theology of the Body: An Intro | Human Life International (hli.org)

Trilogy of Spirit and Life Articles:

Sex Education and Pornography | Human Life International (hli.org)

Pornography is not a Private Matter | Human Life International (hli.org)

Let's Teach Our Children that Sex is a Gift | Human Life International (hli.org)

Are you 100% sure of how to vote in line with your faith this election season? If not, we've got you covered! Download your FREE eBook of Catholic voting principles here: Cast Your Ballot with Confidence | Human Life International (hli.org)

Living the Culture of Life

Today, Imre is a passionate pro-life leader. He has dedicated his life to helping moms and babies. Imre also spearheads HLI's pro-life and pro-family mission in Hungary!

On this episode, Imre shares his story of surviving abortion. He explains why his mom felt like abortion was her only option and how his experience led him to the pro-life movement. Imre also discusses recent pro-life wins in Hungary!

Listen now to hear Imre's story.

Are you 100% sure of how to vote in line with your faith this election season? If not, we've got you covered! Download your FREE eBook of Catholic voting principles here: Cast Your Ballot with Confidence | Human Life International (hli.org)

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In particular, 3 myths are circulating about pro-life states: 1) more children are born from rape since Dobbs, 2) partner violence has increased, and 3) women's health is worse.

On today's episode, Dr. Michael New debunks these myths. He explains why each of these research studies is invalid or misrepresents data. We address the often-asked question: are abortion numbers really rising? Or are pro-life laws saving lives?

Dr. New also addresses the upcoming election and how pro-lifers can change the culture in their particular states.

Ethical treatment for ectopic pregnancies: Ectopic Pregnancy Treatments Are NOT Abortions | HLI

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Even though many individuals have underlying mental health conditions, professionals immediately prescribe "gender-affirming care." This "care" includes social transition, puberty blockers, and life-changing, mutilating surgeries. Once kids are on the conveyer belt of "gender-affirming care," it's very hard to get off.

So, what should parents do? How can they protect their teens from the woke mind virus of gender ideology? And how can they get their kids off this dangerous conveyer belt?

Dr. Miriam Grossman can answer these critical questions. She has decades of experience as a child psychiatrist. In recent years, she has dedicated her practice to helping families navigate the madness of transgender ideology.

On this episode, Dr. Miriam Grossman explains why "gender-affirming care" is NOT evidence-based. She explains why underlying mental health factors must be addressed. And she offers advice to parents who want to protect their children from gender ideology.

Listen now to find out how you can protect kids from the woke mind virus.

Miriam Grossman, MD is board certified in psychiatry and in the sub-specialty of child and adolescent psychiatry. The author of four books, Dr. Grossman's work exposing the origin and hazards of the sexuality and gender industry has been translated into eleven languages. She has lectured at the British House of Lords and the United Nations, and she is featured in Daily Wire’s "What is a Woman?"

Resources:

Dr. Miriam Grossman's Website: Gender Ideology | Miriam Grossman Md

Get your copy of "Lost in Trans Nation. A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness" here: Amazon.com: Lost in Trans Nation: A Child Psychiatrist's Guide Out of the Madness

Dr. Grossman's Congressional Testimony: Dr. Miriam Grossman's Testimony House Committee on Energy and Commerce (youtube.com)

FREE E-book! Discover what Planned Parenthood doesn't want you to know: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Dr. Grossman's Experience

04:33 Rapid Onset Gender Dysphoria (RODG)

07:10 Underlying Factors

10:48 Comparison to Eating Disorder

12:45 Trauma to Parents

18:14 Not Evidence Based Care

20:05 Cass Report & Tavistock Clinic

25:57 Social Transition

28:31 Puberty Blockers

36:20 Gender Stereotypes

38:50 Social Media & Pornography

41:23 Public School System

Living the Culture of Life

So, what’s the truth? Should pro-lifers fight to ban abortion at a federal level? Or should this be handled state by state? After all, murder itself is a state crime not a federal one. And what can pro-lifers hope to accomplish in today’s political climate?

We unpack these questions (and more!) on today’s podcast episode with Fr. Boquet. We also discuss whether or not Catholics could support a 15-week federal ban on abortion.

Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life article: Words and Actions Matter: Abortion in the 2024 Election (hli.org)

Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Living the Culture of Life

Most conversations surrounding the changes to Title IX focus on women’s bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports teams. This is a huge issue. However, the Title IX rewrite also puts Catholic hospitals at risk. It may even force doctors to offer abortions and "gender affirming care."

So, why does a document dealing with education affect healthcare? How have Catholic bishops responded? And what should parents be aware of as their kids return to school?

Find out the answers to all these questions by listening to this episode now!

USCCB comments: Title IX comments - final 9-9-22 (usccb.org)

FREE E-book! Discover what Planned Parenthood doesn't want you to know: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Further Resources:

New-Regulation-FAQ.pdf (thepregnantscholar.org)

Pregnancy Fact Resource (PDF) (ed.gov)

FACT SHEET: U.S. Department of Education’s 2024 Title IX Final Rule Overview

HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination Protections and Advance Civil Rights in Health Care | HHS.gov

Chapters:

00:00 What is Title IX

02:30 Ties to Healthcare

05:35 New Changes

07:05 Who is Affected?

11:35 Church Teaching on Discrimination

13:55 Questions About Definitions

19:46 Turned Against Women

23:41 Elevating Abortion

25:38 Catholic Hospitals

27:41 Religious Freedom?

34:40 Parental Duty

37:45 Lawsuits

42:42 Relation of Culture and Law

47:03 Is There an International Impact?

Living the Culture of Life

While birth control may not be explicitly mentioned in Scripture, the Bible lays out God's plan for marriage very clearly. By understanding this plan, we can see why contraception is immoral.

On today's episode, Jill Stanek joins us to discuss the evils of contraception, which she roots in human reason and Scripture. Listen now to find out what the Bible says about contraception and God's plan for human life. And find out why contraception creates an abortion mentality!

Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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This encyclical sparked tremendous backlash, as many people expected the Catholic Church to allow the use of contraception. However, today, it's clear that Humanae Vitae was prophetic. The contraceptive mindset has led to many of the present evils in today's society.

To celebrate the 56th anniversary of Humanae Vitae's release, we're unpacking this historic encyclical. On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the historical context of the encyclical, what it said, and why Catholic teaching on contraception is still key to understanding modern ethical issues.

Listen now to find out how contraception impacted modern views on same sex "marriage," gender ideology, population control, and so much more!

Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Historical Background

03:49 Confusion About Church Teaching?

08:19 Pontifical Commision on Birth Control

10:12 Inseparable

16:39 Contraception vs. NFP

19:56 4 Predictions

29:09 Moral Dilemmas

31:25 The Impact All Around Us

43:14 Don't Be Afraid to Talk About This!

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However, this isn’t true at all. Abortion IS a big deal. It kills an innocent child. It’s understandable that women will experience a whole range of emotions, including grief, guilt, and self-loathing.

Theresa Bonopartis knows this well. She had an abortion as a young woman, when she felt like she didn’t have a choice. For years, she suffered from the trauma of her abortion. Finally, through the grace of God, she experienced forgiveness and healing.

Today, Theresa helps other post-abortive women experience this same healing. She founded Entering Canaan Ministry, which hosts retreats for people suffering after abortion.

On this episode, Theresa Bonopartis shares her story of abortion and God’s Mercy. There is always hope. God longs to forgive us.

Listen now to hear her inspirational story of abortion, regret, and the power of God’s forgiveness. 

Entering Canaan Ministry Website: Entering Canaan Ministry

Entering Canaan Painting: Entering Canaan: The Painting

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Chapters:

00:00 Theresa's Story

07:38 Couldn't Find Post-Abortive Help

13:26 Meeting with a Priest

15:43 Experiencing God's Healing

17:27 Entering Canaan Painting

22:47 Retreats

28:34 Founding Entering Canaan

33:30 Talk About Moms Too!

36:41 Effects on Women

40:51 How to Help Post-Abortive Moms

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On this episode, AJ Hurley shares the story of these babies. He got to hold them after the box was opened. And now he's fighting for justice.

Listen now to hear this incredibly moving story of Harriet, Christopher X, Phoenix, Angel, and Holly and the other 110 babies.

Justice for the 5 website: Justice For The Five

AJ Hurley's Instagram: AJ Hurley (@ajhurley) • Instagram

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet AJ Hurley

04:15 Box of Medical "Waste"

07:54 What Happened to the Babies?

16:25 Reaction to Babies

16:25 Mainstream Media

21:15 Evidence of Crimes

26:27 Any Natural Causes?

29:55 What's Next?

31:11 What You Can Do

36:04 How Common is This?

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Many people view the role of a Godparent as simply an honorary title. However, Godparents have a much deeper and richer relationship with the child. They have a particular obligation to help their Godchild grow in the Faith and get to Heaven.

So, what exactly does the Catholic Church teach about Godparents? And what should you look for when choosing a Godparent for your child? If you are a Godparent, how can you best help the individuals entrusted to your care get to Heaven?

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet answers all these questions. He explains what the Catholic Church teachers about Godparents. And he offers advice for navigating tricky situations, such as when the parents of your Godchild don't practice the Faith anymore.

Listen now to find out how to find (or be) an amazing Godparent!

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Chapters:

00:00 Mission Update

08:46 Role of Godparents

14:38 Church Requirements

17:15 Backup Parents?

21:00 What You Can Do for Your Godchildren

25:38 If Your Godchildren Aren't Practicing

31:15 If the Parents Aren't Practicing

39:56 Be a Witness!

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Most people blame this crisis on hookup culture. Others say that young people are putting their careers ahead of marriage. But these aren't the only problems. More and more young people are struggling to navigating dating culture. They want to get married but can't seem to find someone.

Rachel Hoover Canto tackles this problem in her new book, "Pretty Good Catholic." As a young woman, who was recently married, she knows the struggles that young men and women are facing. On today's episode, she shares her *actually helpful* tips for intentional dating.

Get Rachel's book, Pretty Good Catholic: Pretty Good Catholic | Vianney Vocations

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Chapters:

00:00 Modern Marriage Crisis

00:55 Common Dating Struggles

05:36 Tips for Meeting People

17:20 Tips for Asking Someone Out (or Getting Asked Out)

23:52 Dating Outside Your Tribe

37:24 Advice for Couples

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So, what does that look like? Why is healing the family the solution to social issues? And how can we accomplish this?

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why the family is the fundamental unit of society. If we want to uphold the life and dignity of the human person across all aspects of our culture, we need to begin with the family.

Listen now to find out why supporting the family will help fix societal problems!

Fr. Miller's article: Revitalizing Society Through the Family: Vision of John Paul II | EWTN

FREE E-book! Discover what Planned Parenthood doesn't want you to know: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 European Summit

04:48 What is the Family?

07:01 Catholic Social Doctrine

10:56 Specific Problems

15:53 Domino Effect

22:40 Proper Vision of the Family

27:50 Ripple Effects

34:53 What's Next?

39:55 What We've Forgotten

42:55 One Family

45:45 3 Takeaways

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On this episode, Hudson shares his inspirational story of changing his LGBTQ+ mindset into one focused on his identity as a beloved child of God. He speaks about the value of healthy male friendships and growth in personal virtue. Hudson also discusses the role of porn, anxiety, and abuse in his life's story.

Listen now to find out why your identity isn't found in your attractions!

Hudson's Website: Hudson Byblow – Catholic Speaker & Consultant – Trauma-Informed Education and Evangelization

Something More Beautiful: Home - Something More Beautiful (smbm33.com)

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Chapters:

00:00 Embracing an LGBTQ Mindset

03:13 Experience Influences Attraction

07:25 Personal Story

17:45 Perception of the Church

21:05 Men Helping Other Men

24:24 Male Validation

27:12 Community vs. Individual's Role

30:51 Changed Perception of Marriage?

35:33 Don't Say Struggle!

36:55 How to Help Friends & Family

40:11 Chastity, Celibacy, Abstinence

42:18 The Church's Next Great Saint

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Christians must learn how to lovingly accompany individuals experiencing same-sex attraction. Fr. Colin Blatchford, Associate Director of Courage International, joins us for two episodes exploring this issue.

In the first episode, we discussed Catholic anthropology (and why it's important). In this episode, we'll discuss what loving accompaniment practically looks like.

Listen now to discover how YOU can best help your friends or family members who identify as LGBTQ+.

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Courage International's website: Courage (couragerc.org)

National Catholic Bioethics Center article on Catholic responses to transgenderism (including using pronouns vs. names): Summary: Catholic Pastoral and Canonical Responses to Transgenderism — The National Catholic Bioethics Center (ncbcenter.org)

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Chapters:

00:00 Episode 1 Recap

02:20 Road to Emmaus

08:12 Affirming a Lie?

12:30 What to Avoid

14:04 Spiritual Parenthood

16:23 Questions to Ask

17:55 Growing in Virtue

19:56 Sinful Relationship?

22:20 Loneliness and Depersonalization

27:04 Parish Support

30:15 Advice for Parents

34:02 Emotional Intelligence

37:52 Not Trying to Fix People

39:59 Labels are Insufficient

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Christians must learn how to lovingly accompany individuals experiencing same-sex attraction. Fr. Colin Blatchford, Associate Director of Courage International, joins us for two episodes exploring this issue.

On today's episode, we'll talk about Catholic anthropology (and why it's important). In an upcoming second episode, we'll discuss what loving accompaniment practically looks like.

Listen now to discover how YOU can best help your friends or family members who identify as LGBTQ+.

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Courage International's website: Courage (couragerc.org)

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Chapters:

00:00 What is Courage International?

05:28 What is Catholic Anthropology?

09:10 Why Labels Aren't Sufficient

14:05 Male and Female Brains are Different

16:49 Family Reflects the Trinity

18:40 Catholic vs. Protestant Anthropology

24:06 Mode of Receiver

26:00 What Chastity is Not

28:24 What's the Point of Sex?

32:29 Forming Habits

36:50 Change Sexual Orientation?

46:00 What is God Asking of Me?

48:50 What (or Who) is Writing My Story?

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In previous episodes, John Clark and Fr. Michael Duesterhaus (a procurator/advocate) both gave their insights about annulment and marriage data. On this episode, they join us for a joint discussion about where we examine annulment culture in the Catholic Church.

We also discuss the appeals process and both offer advice for strengthening Catholic marriages. Listen now to find out more about annulments in the Catholic Church!

Fr. Michael R. Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of the United States. He is the Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish, Front Royal, Virginia.

Fr. Duesterhaus is not a representative of the Diocese of Arlington. He is giving his personal impressions of his pastoral ministry of over 33 years.

Previous Episodes:

Episode with John Clark: A Hard Look at Annulment Data Raises Questions About the Process | RedCircle

Episode with Fr. Duesterhaus: Annulments Procurator Tells Story Behind the Data | RedCircle

Resources:

John Clark's book: Betrayed without a Kiss: Defending Marriage after Years of Failed Leadership in the Church (tanbooks.com)

Gift of Self: Gift of Self (book) | Mary's Advocates (marysadvocates.org)

When is Marriage Null? Gift of Self (book) | Mary's Advocates (marysadvocates.org)

Consensual Incapacity to Marry: Consensual Incapacity to Marry - Kindle edition by Godfrey-Howell, Catherine, Burke, Raymond Leo Cardinal.

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In this interview with Dr. Joseph Meaney, President of the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), we address common questions about brain death.

What does the Catholic Church teach about brain death? What is the medical standard for determining death? Are living people ever declared dead? And are these patients then killed to obtain vital organs for organ donation?

Find out the answers to these questions (and more!) by listening to today's episode.

For further resources, check out the National Catholic Bioethics Center's website here: The National Catholic Bioethics Center (ncbcenter.org)

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On this episode, Fr. Boquet gives Catholic dating advice for men and women discerning marriage. He also offers advice for husbands and wives who want to foster their children's vocations.

We address questions such as: How should young people discern God's Will for their relationship? Are soulmates real? Is settling ok? What are the most important conversations to have while dating?

Resources:

Prayer to St. Joseph: St. Joseph Novena Prayer for a Good Husband (hli.org)

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free: | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Marriage Vocation

03:01 Pray!

04:58 Modeling Marriage

07:58 Recognizing Wounds

09:58 Is Settling Ok?

13:00 Common Threads

15:38 Do Soulmates Exist?

19:30 Introduce People!

22:58 Biggest Challenges Facing Young People

27:22 What Am I Looking For?

29:58 Top Dating Conversations

24:33 Parents: Talk to Your Kids

38:04 Keep God in the Center

42:40 Stay Casual

43:46 Don't Be Complacent

47:55 Leading People On

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On today's episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet shares his vocation story and the role his family played in his discernment. He also shares advice for individuals discerning their vocation.

Find out why religious vocations are rooted in Catholic family life by listening to today's episode!

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Many misunderstandings surround Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE). Some countries and states have laws banning "conversion therapy." These laws include bans on talk therapy for same-sex attraction. They are based on the claim that SOCE increases risk of suicide.

Find out the truth about talk therapy, suicide risk, and same-sex attraction.by listening to today's episode.

Fr. Paul Sullins is a Senior Research Associate at the Ruth Institute. He's also a Research Professor of Sociology at the Catholic University of America. His views are his own and do not necessary reflect those of HLI.

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith's newest document, on human dignity. Dignitas infinita discusses the different kinds of human dignity, as well as its effect on social issues.

Find out WHY the Catholic Church condemns abortion, euthanasia, surrogacy, sex-changes, and other hot-button issues. It's critical that Catholics and Christians can understand and explain why every human person has inalienable dignity.

Resources:

Dignitas infinita: Declaration “Dignitas Infinita” on Human Dignity

Fr. Boquet's Spirit and Life column: Pope Francis Transgenderism: Incompatible with Catholicism

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free

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Some people think feminism was hijacked in the 1960s by second-wave feminists. But nearly everyone agrees that the first-wave feminism was good.

However, when Dr. Carrie Gress dug into the history of the feminist movement, she realized this isn’t entirely true. Feminism's history is laced with dark, anti-Christian, and occult ideologies.

On this episode, Dr. Gress unpacks what she discovered when researching the dark origins of modern feminism.

Dr. Gress' book: The End of Woman: How Smashing the Patriarchy Has Destroyed Us

Dr. Gress' website: Carrie Gress - Author, Philosopher, and Mom

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Often, unmarried women have sex to catch (or keep) a man. But premarital sex actually has the opposite effect. Casual sex disrupts the biological bonding process! And it leads to serious physical and mental health problems.

On today's episode, Dr. Joe Malone unpacks the health problems of casual sex. Hookup culture harms mental health. And it destroys relationships between men and women. He also explains why hooking up, watching porn, and excessive video gaming make men depressed.

FREE E-book:

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Dr. Malone's Resources:

Website: https://www.drjoemalone.com/

“Battles of the Sexes” book: https://www.amazon.com/Battles-Sexes-Raising-Conflict-Empower-ebook/dp/B07D97LQ67

Sex IQ: https://www.sexiq.org/

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At just 13-years-old, Claire's mom became pregnant with twins. Claire miraculously survived the D&E abortion procedure, but her twin did not. 

On this episode, Claire shares her story of surviving abortion, losing a twin, and reconnecting with her birth mother.

Claire's Book: Survivor: An Abortion Survivor's Surprising Story of Choosing Forgiveness and Finding Redemption

Claire's website: Claire Culwell - Home (realclaireculwell.com)

Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Sometimes, parishes struggle to serve individuals with disabilities. But these men and women have so much to offer! It's important that they receive the resources and opportunities needed to thrive within church communities.

Mark Bradford is Word on Fire Institute's new Fellow for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He also has a son with Down syndrome. On this episode, Mark joins us to discuss the solutions to the challenges facing individuals with disabilities within parish life.

Find out how you can help foster a Culture of Life within your parish!

Fellowship Homepage: Fellowship for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities - Word on Fire

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the problems with surrogacy. He also shares his experience in the mission field, where both surrogacy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are common problems.

Often, people assume that these practices serve the family. In reality, surrogacy and IVF abuse the rights of the child, couple, and surrogate mom. It’s important that medical professionals, priests, and the laity understand these bioethical issues.

Help send bioethical education around the global! Send your best gift here: Give the world another pro-life leader | Human Life International (hli.org)

More Resources:

Father’s Spirit and Life article: Pope Francis Calls for Surrogacy Ban, Affirms Human Dignity (hli.org)

Resource article on IVF and Ethical Treatments for Infertility:  In Vitro Fertilization: Ethical Issues | HLI

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free: | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:31 Mission Update

07:09 IVF in Developing Nations

11:32 Ukrainian Surrogacy

13:48 Types of Surrogacies

19:37 What are a Child's Rights?

21:08 Infertility

24:01 Surrogacy vs. Adoption

30:16 Common Reasons for Surrogacy

33:04 Openness to Life

36:03 Preying on Vulnerable Women

42:15 Pope Francis's Comments

45:28 Need for Bioethical Education

Today, many children grow up in broken homes. This often negatively impacts their future. Children thrive within the marriage of their biological parents.

So, how can couples help their marriage thrive? How can parents give their children the best environment to grow up in?

On this episode, Dr. Patrick Fagan breaks down the rights of children regarding their parents’ marriage. Find out how your relationship impacts your kids. And find out how you and your spouse can strengthen your marriage so your family can thrive!

Resources:

Forge Website: Forge | The Fight For Families (myforge.org)

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Canada's stats are shocking. Since 2016, over 50,000 individuals have died from legal euthanasia and assisted suicide.

So, what can we do? Right now, Amanda Achtman is on a mission to end euthanasia in Canada. Through her project Dying to Meet You, Amanda is creating a hopeful, life-affirming alternative to counter cultural despair.

Find out more by listening to today’s episode!

Please Note: after filming this episode, Canada's government postponed euthanasia for mental illness until at least March 2027. Please pray that this pause is permanent!

Resources:

Check out Amanda's work: Dying To Meet You

Christine’s video: "Don't Euthanize Me" | Christine's Story (youtube.com)

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free: | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Amanda

01:44 Dying to Meet You

02:40 Church as an Expert in Humanity

06:00 Panel Topics

09:22 Positive Alternative Vision

11:33 Suffering

13:54 Canada Euthanasia Stats

19:06 Why are People Euthanized?

22:00 Hope vs. Despair

23:36 Mass of a Lifetime

29:22 Nursing Homes?

31:29 Meaningful Activities?

35:35 USA and Euthanasia

37:33 Euthanasia vs. Assisted Suicide

40:57 Christine's Story: Don't Euthanize Me

49:40 Making Euthanasia Unthinkable

51:44 Don't Lose Hope!

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On today's episode, Genia Samborska (HLI's affiliate in Ukraine) and Valentyna Pavsyukova join us for an in-depth discussion about the fight for life and family in Ukraine. Discover Ukraine's conservative values, hear stories of ex-abortionist's profound conversions, and find out how Genia shut down illegal abortion pill distribution in neighboring Poland.

Resources:

Donate to HLI and help Genia's work in Ukraine! Send your best gift here: Human Life International | Pro-life. Catholic. Global. (hli.org)

Chalice of Mercy: Chalice of Mercy, non-profit organization for the Ukraine.

Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:50 Soviet Anti-Life Influence

00:04:13 Russian Invasion

00:06:10 American Influence

00:07:20 Is Russia Really Pro-Family?

00:09:38 Is Ukraine Liberal?

00:11:40 OB/GYN Pilgrimages

00:13:10 Is Abortion Legal?

00:15:25 Ex-Abortionist Conversions

00:24:15 2nd Conversion Story

00:32:50 Best Time to Defend Life and Family?

00:37:11 Abortion Pills in Poland

00:48:30 A Secret Phone Call

00:52:32 HLI Ukraine's Mission

00:58:40 American Perception of Ukraine

01:03:25 Upcoming Pro-Life Bill

01:07:00 Chalice of Mercy

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Fr. Duesterhaus, a procurator/advocate, has presented many formal cases over the years. On today’s episode, he gives an insider’s look at the annulment process. He also offers insight to the common reasons couples seek annulments.

Fr. Michael R. Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a Naval Chaplain, mostly serving with units of the U.S. Marine Corps. Father has presented over 125 formal cases before Tribunals of seven dioceses of the United States. He is the Parochial Vicar at St. John the Baptist Parish, Front Royal, Virginia.

Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:03:29 Code of Canon Law

00:05:22 Cake Analogy

00:09:11 Marriage Definition

00:10:04 Catholic Church Jurisdiction

00:13:48 Why Did Annulment Numbers Rise?

00:15:27 Common Reasons for Annulments

00:18:37 Potential Issues

00:20:36 Why 90% of Annulments are Granted

00:25:00 Pastoral Activity

00:26:04 Can We Trust the Tribunal's Decision?

00:32:43 Contraception?

00:34:08 Porn & Netflix

00:36:41 Bad Marriage Prep

00:40:12 Fr. Duesterhaus' Pre-Cana

00:43:27 No Catholic Culture

00:54:19 Convalidation

00:58:29 Why Some Protestants Aren't Christians

01:03:26 Men Need to be Men

01:04:52 Privilege of Faith Case

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Released in 1974, the Kissinger Report is 50 years old this year. It’s never been rescinded, so this is still the official U.S. policy.

On today’s episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the Kissinger Report, which is still impacting families worldwide. We unpack the United States’ motivations for depopulation, what methods the report suggests, and which countries were specifically targeted.

Find out more by watching now!

Exposing Planned Parenthood E-book coming soon! In the meantime, get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

NSSM-200 Resource: NSSM-200: National Security Study Memorandum 200 (hli.org)

NSSM-200 Text: PCAAB500.pdf (usaid.gov)

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When Jill Stanek was working as a nurse in 1999, she discovered that her hospital was performing abortions. Many preborn babies would be delivered early and then left to die in the hospital’s utility room. Often, these children were aborted because of fetal abnormalities.

One night, Jill Stanek held a baby with Down syndrome, who’d survived an abortion attempt. He finally died in her arms. This experience changed Jill’s life and set her on a mission to end abortion.

On today’s episode, Jill Stanek shares her story for a new generation. If he had lived, the baby she held would be 25 years old now! Find out how this experience changed Jill’s life.

Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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On this episode, Jessica Owens shares her journey back from same-sex attraction. After living a lesbian lifestyle for years, she realized the truth and beauty of God’s plan for marriage. Today, by the grace of God, she doesn’t struggle with same-sex attraction anymore.

As Christians, we must help people struggling with sexual sins. But many people don’t know what to say. Find out how you can help individuals in your community who may be living (or are tempted to live) a gay or lesbian lifestyle.

Changed Movement website: CHANGED Movement

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In today’s episode, John Clark discusses his new book “Betrayed Without a Kiss: Defending Marriage After Years of Failed Leadership in the Church.” He discusses the current crisis in America, specifically regarding the Catholic annulment process.

Listen now, as we dive into questions including: what is annulment vs. divorce? How should the Church defend the sanctity of marriage? Is the marriage annulment process the problem? Or do we need better Catholic marriage preparation?

John Clark's book: Betrayed without a Kiss: Defending Marriage after Years of Failed Leadership in the Church (tanbooks.com)

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To get embryonic stem cells, scientists must kill a days-old human. But adult stem cells can be ethically sourced from umbilical cords, bone marrow, and other cells from a human body.

Not a single person has ever been cured because of embryonic stem cells. Meanwhile, adult stem cell research has helped hundreds of patients with conditions including cancer, MS, and strokes.

On today’s podcast episode, Dr. David Prentice of the Charlotte Lozier Institute joins us to unpack the science behind stem cell research. Find out how adult stem cells can cure, while embryonic stem cells only kill.

The media focuses on embryonic stem cells. It’s critical that pro-lifers know why adult stem cell research is better!

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Hormonal birth control negatively affects a woman’s mental and physical health. And it also alters chemical attraction between men and women.

Because birth control disrupts a woman’s hormonal cycle, it changes who she’s attracted to—chemically. This can cause severe relationship issues down the road. It even affects a couple’s fertility! Moreover, men tend to find naturally cycling women more attractive as well.

Hormonal birth control hurts relationships. On today’s podcast episode, Dr. Joe Malone breaks down the biological reason why this happens. Find out how birth control affects chemistry between men and women! 

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome Back

01:00 Birth Control Shuts Down a Woman's Cycle

04:45 Types of Men Women are Attracted To

06:05 Problem with Altered Attraction

08:33 Best of Both Worlds

11:23 Chemistry & Fertility

15:10 Effeminate Men?

16:24 Environmental Factors

18:30 Sperm Counts Dropping

20:00 Demographic Winter Causes

23:00 IVF Problems

24:40 Types of Women Men are Attracted To

29:09 Attraction During Pregnancy

33:27 Impact on Mental Health

35:58 Birth Control Changes Women

38:40 Sex Drive Slows

40:10 Blood Clots & Cancer

Living the Culture of Life

If it is ratified, this international treaty will force 79 countries to legalize abortion, LGBTQ ideologies, and comprehensive sex-education for 20 years.

Moreover, the terms of the treaty (also called the Samoa Agreement) will give the European Union controlling votes at the UN. The agreement even has the potential to strangle the spread of Christianity by silencing leaders who stand up for marriage and family. The impact will be devastating. 

Luckily, there's still hope. The EU doesn't have enough countries' signatures yet. It's critical that pro-lifers stand up and stop the ACP-EU agreement!

On this episode, Michelle Francis, HLI’s Mission Network Manager, tells you everything you need to know about the ACP-EU agreement. Find out what Big Abortion is trying to sneak past you!

Help stop the ACP-EU agreement! Rush a gift to warn government leaders now: Give the world another pro-life leader | Human Life International (hli.org)

More Information: Neo-Colonialism in African: The Samoa Agreement (hli.org)

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Monica Leal Cline was trained by Planned Parenthood to be a sex-educator. On today’s episode, she shares an insider look at Planned Parenthood’s sex-ed program. Find out how sex-ed purposefully divides children from parents, encourages 9-year-olds to have sex, and pushes young girls (secretly!) towards abortion.

Monica also shares the pedophilia behind the philosophy of sex-education programs. Alfred Kinsey’s “research” of children directly affects what your kids learn in school.

Monica’s website: https://www.ittakesafamily.org/

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Chapters

00:00:00 Meet Monica

00:02:58 Age Brackets

00:04:46 Enabling Sexual Abuse

00:06:41 Alfred Kinsey's Worldview

00:12:43 Pedophile Philosophy in Sex-Ed Programs

00:17:02 Dividing Kids from Parents

00:25:03 FBI Grooming Steps

00:27:34 Planned Parenthood Icebreaker

00:30:55 Sex-Ed Feeds Abortion

00:36:18 Abstinence?

00:39:06 Planned Parenthood Chased Out of School

00:43:27 Sex is Beautiful!

00:45:54 Advice for Parents

00:54:45 Kids Want Help

01:00:29 Leaving Planned Parenthood

01:02:23 Hiding Human Trafficking

01:06:53 Problems with Consent

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Right now, there’s a masculinity crisis in society. People talk about toxic masculinity. Boys don’t know how to be strong men and good fathers. Many men don’t know what positive masculinity looks like!

The breakdown of masculinity contributes to the breakdown of the family. This, in turn, leads to abortion and many other societal evils.

So, how do we model manhood for today’s world? Books and movies can be excellent models of virtue, since they form minds and imaginations. Many of J. R. R. Tolkien’s LOTR characters embody positive masculinity.

On today’s episode, we unpack the many masculine virtues in popular Lord of the Rings characters (both in the books and the movies). Find out what you can learn from Aragorn, Legolas, and the rest of the Fellowship of the Ring (plus Faramir)!

Resources:

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:01:16 LOTR Memories

00:02:25 Tolkien's Father

00:04:55: Downfall of Masculinity

00:06:34 Bad Examples in Media

00:07:32 Red Pill Men, Effeminate Men, Bumbling Dads

00:09:21 Why Lord of the Rings?

00:11:00 Aragorn | Healthy Masculinity

00:13:37 Aragorn | Surprising Masculine Traits

00:19:15 Reluctant King vs. Servant King

00:22:25 Faramir | Virtue of Following

00:32:40 Boromir | Redemption After Pride

00:42:20 Effeminate Elves?

00:47:33 Legolas & Gimli | Male Friendship

00:56:13 The Hobbits | The Everymen

01:11:28 Gandalf | Humility & Compassion

Living the Culture of Life

There's a reason women ask these questions. Right now, millions of women are one some form of hormonal birth control, such as the mini-pill or IUD. But many don’t realize that birth control comes with a host of health risks. 

Many teen girls are placed on the birth control pill to “fix” heavy bleeding or menstrual issues. But birth control doesn’t heal the underlying issue. Often, it masks fertility issues, such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) or endometriosis.

On today’s episode, Dr. Jessica Whelan, a woman’s health expert, unpacks the side-effects of hormonal birth control. A woman’s natural cycles positively impact her health and fertility. But the synthetic hormones found in birth control damage health.

Dr. Whelan also shares her experience helping women heal hormonal imbalances and detox from birth control.

Listen to today’s episode to find out why birth control harms (instead of helps) women’s health!

Dr. Whelan’s website: https://drwhelan.com/

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More Information: The Dozens of Negative Effects of Hormonal Birth Control (hli.org)

Living the Culture of Life

On this episode, Kelly Lester, from And Then There Were None, reveals the motivations of employees at abortion clinics. A former receptionist at an abortion clinic, Kelly discusses manipulation tactics her clinic used to convince women to get abortions.

This episode covers many topics including: protesting outside abortion clinics, the power of prayer, how clinics got around parental consent laws, and how pro-lifers can help abortion employees leave the industry and find healing.

In order to effectively reach women, it’s critical that pro-lifers understand pro-abortion mindset. Find out more by listening to today's episode!

And Then There Were None: And Then There Were None. (abbyj.com)

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet Kelly Lester

02:44 Working at an Abortion Clinic

04:45 Power of Prayer

06:15 Finding Healing

07:27 Avoiding Parental Consent

08:44 Why Abortion Workers Quit

11:00 Mindset of Employees

13:13 Why Clinics Manipulate Women

15:08 Underlying Motivation?

16:49 Protesting: Helpful or Not?

17:58 Prayer: Helpful or Not?

20:39 Why Women Get Abortions

21:43 Why Women Need Advocates

24:00 No Men Allowed

25:33 Financial Struggles

27:26 How Pro-Lifers Can Help Workers Get Out

Living the Culture of Life

In today’s podcast episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the relationship between contraception and IVF. Separating sex from babies always opposes God’s plan for sexuality.

Surprisingly, in vitro fertilization and birth control are related on a very practical level too. Find out more by watching this episode today!

FREE e-book: Surprise! Birth control and abortion are also related. Find out more by downloading your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Living the Culture of Life

Dr. Joe Malone is a Sexual Integrity Scientist. While studying the biological and chemical bonding process of men and women, he discovered that chastity lays the groundwork for love! When men and women hook up, the natural bonding process is disrupted.

Find out how men and women really fall in love by listening to today’s podcast episode.

Dr. Joe Malone addresses common questions about romantic relationships, including:

How do men fall in love with women? How do women fall in love with men? Why is hookup culture toxic? Is hookup culture destroying society? Why is sex before marriage bad for relationships? How does hookup culture hurt women? Will casual sex harm my relationship? How does porn affect bonding?

FREE E-book:

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Dr. Malone's Resources:

Website: https://www.drjoemalone.com/

“Battles of the Sexes” book: https://www.amazon.com/Battles-Sexes-Raising-Conflict-Empower-ebook/dp/B07D97LQ67

Sex IQ: https://www.sexiq.org/

Chapters:

00:00:00 What is a Sexual Integrity Scientist?

00:04:08 Sexual Wellness & Integrity

00:06:29 Science Supports Catholic Teaching

00:10:53 Pair Bonding Throughout History

00:13:53 Chimpanzees Designed to be Polygamous

00:16:12 Humans Designed to be Monogamous

00:19:32 How Men Fall in Love

00:26:14 Casual Sex Hurts Relationships

00:29:00 Factors Affecting Relationship Length

00:30:53 Male Testosterone Drops

00:33:27 How Long It Takes for Men to Bond

00:34:34 How Porn Affects Men

00:38:18 How Porn Affects Women

00:39:36 Sex After Marriage

00:44:10 What is Romantic Chemistry?

00:48:13 Lap Dancer Study

00:51:12 Male T-Shirt Study

00:53:10 Kissing Chemistry

00:55:00 Cryptic Rejection

00:55:55 Health Benefits of Ditching Condoms

00:58:19 Feminism Hurt Women

01:04:29 High Standards in a Promiscuous Society?

01:07:00 Smart Men Don't Hookup

01:11:40 Casual Sex Hurts Men Too

Living the Culture of Life

Many people today believe it’s better to die or sin rather than suffer. They don't understand why God allows suffering. False compassion often leads to euthanasia, abortion, and LGBTQ ideologies.

So, how should Catholics respond? How can we help people understand the spiritual value of suffering? And how can we offer true compassion to those in need?

On today's episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to unpack how to answer these challenging questions. Find out more by watching today’s episode!

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Chapters:

00:00 What is Redemptive Suffering?

02:31 Should We Seek Out Suffering?

04:16 Accept Love

07:04 Helping Non-Christians

08:27 Terminally Ill?

11:29 False Compassion

14:14 Unplanned Pregnancy

16:21 Humility & Joy

17:55 How Do We Change Mindsets?

19:29 'Life is Beautiful'

21:06 Walk with Suffering Individuals

22:56 Yvette from Rwanda

25:25 Elderly Population

28:24 Gratitude!

30:22 What Saint Models Redemptive Suffering?

Living the Culture of Life

HLI visits schools in Malawi, encouraging schoolkids to live chastely and quit contraception.

When Planned Parenthood tried to teach the same students about unchaste sexual education, the kids chased away IPPF. Then they burned the condoms and hormonal birth control!

Michelle Francis, our Mission Network Manager, joins us today to talk about this story. She discusses the challenges and victories of pro-life work in Malawi, as well as the threat from IPPF. Michelle also shares other great stories from Fr. Zikomankhani.

Check out today's episode to find out how impactful chastity education is!

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Often, abortion is seen as a private choice. But this isn’t true. Abortion impacts everyone.

Sometimes, pro-lifers discuss abortion’s psychological effect on moms. Even fewer talk about how abortion impacts dads. But how does abortion affect siblings?

On this episode, Krista Corbello joins us to talk about abortion’s impact on surviving siblings. She shares her story of discovering her sibling died from abortion. And she discusses her ministry, Even This Way, which helps other siblings deal with generational trauma and survivor’s guilt.

Listen to today’s episode to find out how abortion impacts everyone in a family (whether they know about the abortion or not).

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More Info:

Abortion’s impact on women: https://youtu.be/lJjdabAi1GQ

Abortion’s impact on men: https://youtu.be/N8WTibNk9NA

Even This Way: Sibling Outreach | Even This Way

Mentioned in This Episode:

Even This Way Panel recording with Krista Corbello's research & other sibling testimonies. 

Krista's Story (a mini-documentary)

"I'll Love You," Krista's original song, which she played at her aborted sibling's memorial service.

Create Encounter by Rehumanize International

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet Krista Corbello

02:30 Abortion vs. Miscarriage

6:00 Survivors Guilt & Generational Trauma

10:53 Haunted, Bound, or Resurrected Child

12:44 Not a Private Choice

13:48 Stats?

15:36 Are People Talking About This?

18:20 Pro-Choice Siblings??

20:28 Was Finding Out Healing?

24:32 Retreats?

27:31 Advice for Siblings

32:01 Advice for Telling Kids

35:25 Why Beauty Matters

41:30 Emotion and Logic

Living the Culture of Life

Ever since the Sexual Revolution, healthy relationships seem rare. Kids grow up thinking divorce is normal. Movies and TV shows push casual sex and contraception on teens. And today, the LGBTQ agenda further distorts society’s view of marriage.

Without seeing healthy relationships modeled, kids risk a cynical view of God’s plan for sexuality. They might believe that chastity and marriage are burdens, rather than blessings.

But there is hope! Onalee McGraw has a unique solution to this problem. She uses classic movies to inspire teens and young people to live virtuously.

On today’s podcast, Onalee explains how classic films can model healthy relationships. Listen now, to find out why these movies reveal the beauty of chastity.

It Happened One Night | 1934

Roman Holiday | 1953

It’s A Wonderful Life | 1946

Love With the Proper Stranger | 1963

Educational Guidance Institute: EGI (educationalguidanceinstitute.com)

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Timeless films model morality

00:03:00 Guiding audience towards truth

00:04:28 What are classic films?

00:05:58 What motivated this project?

00:07:55 The ABCs of classic movies

00:12:05 Kids in detention homes

00:15:47 How do teens react?

00:20:31 Why studios used the Production Code

00:29:08 What did the Code prohibit?

00:33:29 Everyone longs for committed relationships

00:35:26 It Happened One Night | 1934

00:47:00 Roman Holiday | 1953

01:00:48 It's A Wonderful Life | 1946

01:07:14 Love with the Proper Stranger | 1963

01:21:18 Uniqueness of classic films

Living the Culture of Life

Jacob Tonglet, from Men for Life, joins us today to discuss men’s essential role in defending life. Abortion isn’t just a woman’s issue. It’s a human rights issue. Women need men to step up and defend all human life.

Jacob also helps unpack the ties between pornography and abortion. If men want to stand up for human dignity, they must quit porn.

Men for Life's website: Men for Life: Pro-Life Men

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Chapters:

00:00 What is Men for Life?

01:20 Women's rights or human rights?

03:13 Pushback?

05:30 Testimony | Mike

07:16 Testimony | Sean

09:20 Active role

12:09 Pornography & abortion

13:01 Psychology of men

15:05 Problem of recreational sex

16:35 Business vs. love

18:05 Human trafficking

21:31 Abortion contracts

22:37 Live Action videos

25:00 Planned Parenthood fails women

27:16 Push to normalize porn

31:16 Abortion is not support

34:45 Men seeking help?

Living a Culture of Life

Parents want to give their children the best education. But in today’s cultural climate, options feel limited. Many public schools embrace anti-family agendas, indoctrinating kids with woke ideologies.

So, what should parents do?

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the benefits of Catholic classical education. This method of education focuses on forming the human person, using the great books of Western civilization. Many curricula include theology, philosophy, literature, and history, as well as math and science.

Find out why you should consider classical education when schooling your kids. This method is found in many different forms: homeschooling, traditional schools, co-ops…you name it! 

Father’s Spirit and Life article The Spread of Classical Education and Why It Matters | Human Life International (hli.org)

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John Senior's list of the 1000 Good Books: John Senior and "The Thousand Good Books" - Online Great Books

Chapters:

00:00 Why classical education?

02:35 Guide souls to Heaven

05:40 Engage with the world

06:30 People don't read!

10:17 Types of education

14:50 Financial struggles

16:53 Public schools

19:22 Don't focus on negative!

20:15 What are the great books?

23:42 Center student in library of the world

26:44 Critical thinking & philosophy

27:58 Holy citizens

29:53 Walk with parents

31:04 1000 good books

33:22 1st classroom is home

36:03 Ideology vs. truth

38:24 Kids' eyes light up!

39:41 Holistic education

Living the Culture of Life

But what’s left out of the story? What caused Uganda to pass this extreme anti-LGBT law?

Lou Masset, our Chief Missions Officer, joins us to discuss Uganda’s anti-LGBT law. We unpack the crimes motivating this legislation, using information from our affiliate in Uganda.

Find out what mainstream media won’t tell you about Uganda’s new law. Listen to this episode today! 

**This video is not an endorsement of Uganda’s law. HLI does not advocate for the death penalty**

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:00 What's Happening in Uganda?

02:34 Western Influence in Africa

06:05 Family-Centered Culture

09:15 Reduce Population?

11:32 Kids & Gender Ideology

15:28 Mulkien's Story

18:32 NGOs Shut Down

19:33 We Must Not Dehumanize

22:01 Video From Ugandan Parliament

23:50 Not Catholic Teaching

26:54 America's Bad Example

28:01 Deterrent Legislation

31:19 Nothing Happens in a Vacuum

33:28 Myth-busting Mainstream Media

35:50 People Don't Want to Talk

38:14 Bigger Problem!

42:48 Malawian Court Cases

44:45 Ideological Push Back

48:40 Should Governments Get a Say in Marriage?

Living the Culture of Life

Jose Trasancos from Children of God for Life joins us to discuss the deadly history of fetal cell research. Many products—from medications & vaccines to cosmetics & food additives—have been developed using aborted fetuses. To make things more confusing, some people (erroneously) claim that ALL modern medicine is affected.

But there is hope! Jose offers a practical solution to this current issue. You can help change consumer behavior and end the practice of fetal cell research.

Find out everything you need to know about aborted fetal cell research by watching today’s episode.

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Children of God for Life's website: Children of God for Life | Children of God for Life (cogforlife.org)

List of abortion-tainted vaccines: Abortion-Tainted-Vaccines.pdf (cogforlife.org)

Short list of U.S. aborted fetal products: fetalproductsall.pdf (cogforlife.org)

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Chapters:

00:00:00 Intro

00:00:27 Meet Jose Trasancos

00:03:35 What does Children of God for Life do?

00:06:32 Academic research

00:08:45 Polio vaccine

00:13:46 Rubella vaccine

00:15:14 Cell lines vs. cell strains

00:20:34 HEK-293

00:24:33 What's the point? (scientifically)

00:26:22 Problematic medications

00:27:50 Avoiding unethical vaccines

00:29:47 Pro-life misinformation

00:34:47 Aspirin?

00:36:10 Tums?

00:39:25 Good products & bad actions

00:40:59 Research & preclinical testing

00:43:47 'But For' test

00:45:07 Food additives

00:50:17 PepsiCo boycott

00:54:52 Nestle neo-natal infant formula

00:57:10 Human Cell Atlas

01:00:25 What about cosmetics?

01:04:50 Ethical alternatives?

01:07:30 How to stop fetal cell research

01:13:13 Practice vs. product

Living the Culture of Life

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses why we need to be careful discussing the demographic winter. Too much pessimism will just make the problem worse. It’s important to focus on hope! Life is beautiful and worth living, even in times of struggle. 

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Chapters:

00:00 What's a demographic winter?

02:23 Why are there low birth rates?

03:15 Impact of population decline

05:27 Lack of hope

06:55 Death spiral

08:10 Don't focus on...

10:04 This won't change overnight

11:33 Doom & gloom

14:00 Motivation?

15:55 Engage the situation

18:03 Beauty of life

19:56 International situation

21:01 Mission story

24:38 Problem of poverty

25:57 How can I serve today?

29:37 Signs of hope!

33:52 Need community!

Living the Culture of Life

Melissa Ohden joins us today to share her experience surviving abortion, growing up adopted, and reuniting with her biological family. She also shares surprising stories from other survivors. Find out about stopped abortions, biological trauma, and how abortion impacts the second generation of survivors.

Abortion Survivors Network: Home - The Abortion Survivors Network

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet Melissa Ohden

02:20 Forced abortions are totally a thing

04:17 What is a saline infusion abortion?

05:11 Mom almost died

05:57 Some babies survive multiple abortion attempts

07:07 Chemical abortion story

08:54 Adoption after abortion attempt

11:17 Finding out

12:23 Sharing stories matters

15:35 What does your organization do?

17:59 Founding Abortion Survivors Network

19:48 Exciting news!

21:19 Around the world

22:38 Abortion vs. miscarriage

23:33 Meeting birthmother for 1st time

26:55 Did my baby survive?

28:56 What is a stopped abortion?

30:32 Lauren's story

33:05 Kids of survivors

34:10 Generational trauma?

37:13 Statistics

Living the Culture of Life

Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us today to unpack this issue. What fuels modern-day slavery? How is porn involved? And what does this situation look like across the globe? Watch today’s episode to find out!

Spirit and Life article: "Sound of Freedom" Exposing the Violence of Human Trafficking | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Chapters:

00:00 What did you think of Sound of Freedom?

02:15 Why was it successful?

03:38 Human trafficking is real

06:22 Power of storytelling

08:12 Attack on children

09:17 What am I going to do?

11:05 Not just a Latin America problem

14:07 Migrant workers

17:20 Problem in Rome

20:53 Pornography feeds trafficking

23:09 Danger in a small town!

24:18 Modern day slavery

26:12 Greed drives industry

28:52 Serena Fleites

30:29 Catholic approach

32:38 Where do we go?

37:09 Power of personal stories

Living the Culture of Life

Dr. Pat Fagan joins us for our second episode on fatherhood, explaining how manhood is under attack in our current society. He also offers advice for men who didn’t have a father figure growing up, discusses literary models of masculinity, and describes why male friendship is especially important.

Find out why the patriarchy shouldn’t be toxic!

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Chapters:

00:00 Welcome back!

00:39 Post attack phase

01:37 Communist plot

02:49 Relationships with God and man

05:43 Marxists and feminists

08:26 What is the patriarchy?

09:37 Women's study centers

10:58 Media portrayal of dads

12:38 Family court system

13:39 What's the biggest attack on fatherhood?

15:18 Pride month attacks dads

18:30 Advice for men w/out dads

19:56 How do you survive?

21:16 Global civilization

23:29 Measure of good parents

26:17 Friendship among men

29:47 Literary models

33:17 Courses for fathers

35:29 We lost the culture

38:00 Kids' friends matter!

38:58 Dancing is important

Living the Culture of Life

Dr. Pat Fagan sits down with us to unpack the role of men in family life. In this two-part series, he discusses why sons and daughters need to play with their dad, the current masculinity crisis, and why marriage is fundamental to family life.

Dr. Fagan also gives relationship advice to men who hope to be great husbands and fathers. Fatherhood is essential to society.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:58 Ended up at fatherhood

03:38 Worship is important!

06:00 Father transmits religion

09:20 You need dad for existence

10:21 Neglect your kids?!

13:06 Date night

14:16 Best pre-Cana

15:04 Dads, kids, & development

17:40 Different than mom?

19:02 Struggles of single mom

20:06 Ages 0-6

22:39 Helping sons become men

25:35 Secret conversations of women

27:19 Right to marriage of biological parents

28:53 Boys dropping behind girls. Why?

30:09 Dads and daughters

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Michael New joins us to unpack data comparing abortion rates, unplanned pregnancies, and contraceptive use.

He also responds to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s statement that Opill, a new non-prescription hormonal birth control pill, may reduce unwanted pregnancies. 

Find out why contraception won’t fix abortion!

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Michael New’s Twitter handle: @Michael_J_New

New’s article in National Review: No, Over-the-Counter Birth Control Will Not Lower Abortion Rates | National Review

Tiana Rowe Doescher’s response in Washington Examiner: Yes, over-the-counter birth control will reduce abortion rates | Washington Examiner

New’s Response in National Review: Over-the-counter Contraception Will Not Reduce Abortion Rates | National Review

More Info: Social Impact of Over-the-Counter "Opill" | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:34 High failure rate

02:47 Cost and availability

03:49 Dangers of over-the-counter birth control

05:33 Why is the abortion rate down?

06:44 Opill may increase teen pregnancies

07:55 Why men walk away

09:58 Emergency contraception

11:13 Unintended pregnancy rates

12:55 Pro-life efforts

16:32 Need a chaste culture!

17:50 Teenage sexual activity

20:48 Birth control and abortion increase together

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On this episode, mental health counselor Gregory Hasek talks about how abortion causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in men. This leads to emotion and mental health struggles, including suicide ideation or sex/drug/alcohol addictions.

Find out why professional therapists dismiss abortion regret, why men are invalidated for their experiences, and how pro-life efforts to treat abortion PTSD at pregnancy care centers can make this problem worse!  

More information: Post-Abortion Stress Syndrome (PASS): It's Real (hli.org)

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains Church teaching on birth control. When couples use contraception, they falsify their marriage vows. If spouses truly love each other, they must remain open to life.

Listen now to find out why contraception contradicts love! It’s essential that Catholics understand this controversial doctrine.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:54 St. Gianna Beretta Molla love letters

04:25 What do marriage vows say?

06:45 Sex expresses marriage vows

07:26 Impoverished language

08:27 Contraception falsifies

09:30 Why are unity & procreation inseparable?

10:40 Divorce of words & body

11:35 Not fully one

12:17 Gift!

13:05 Biological intention

15:59 Spiritual problem

18:27 Need openness for unity

20:04 A child is not a commodity

21:10 Spoken daily

23:17 Contraceptive mentality

24:58 How do I treat my spouse?

27:14 Kids learn from parents

29:30 Priests need to talk about this!

30:54 Children have rights too

34:20 I wish someone had intervened

36:33 Courage! Live a full life!

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why the “dog-mom” culture is a symptom of today’s population crisis. When young people are afraid to have children, they often bestow their natural affections on animals. Meanwhile, the birth rate drops.

So, how can we encourage young people to welcome children? What’s at the heart of their fears? Fr. Boquet offers advice on different ways pro-lifers can encourage couples to be open to life. 

Spirit and Life: Pope Francis on NFP and Birth Rates | Human Life International (hli.org)

Pope Francis's comments: To the participants in the third edition of States General on Natality (12 May 2023) | Francis (vatican.va)

Plutarch's Lives text: The Project Gutenberg eBook of Plutarch's Lives, Volume I (of 4), by Plutarch, et al

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:43 Growing up with pets

02:25 Pope Francis story

03:19 Underlying spiritual problem

05:30 Hope is not an illusion

06:30 Ancient problem

7:45 Population fears

09:25 We need community!

12:17 Natural desires

13:43 We want to love

14:57 Family life takes courage!

17:32 How can we encourage young people?

18:31 The beauty of marriage

20:17 Need to model family life

22:37 Provide support

25:57 Smile & say thank you

28:11 Joy!

29:39 Don't be afraid!

32:29 Misplaced compassion

34:16 Animals can't replace humans

36:32 Pray for our families

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As artificial intelligence use increases, these questions will become more and more important. It’s critical that we recognize the limits (and dangers!) of AI use in the medical field. Otherwise, we’ll end up in a dystopian world with no human compassion.

On this episode, Jim Towey explains why AI can never provide true healthcare. The heart of healthcare is the doctor-patient relationship. A robot does not respect human dignity. People need people.

Mother Teresa is an excellent example of true service for others. As one of her trusted friends, Jim Towey offers a unique insight into her compassion for those she assisted.

Get Jim Towey’s book here: Amazon.com: To Love and Be Loved: A Personal Portrait of Mother Teresa: 9781982195625: Towey, Jim: Books

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet Jim Towey

01:16 Is AI dehumanizing healthcare?

03:16 Robots imitate humans

04:51 Who's raising alarms?

06:50 AI & social media

08:30 AI & assisted suicide

12:02 Will guardrails work?

14:00 Eroding human dignity

16:40 Mother Teresa & deepest human need

18:15 Biased info

19:10 Deepfakes

20:23 Mother Teresa & true compassion

22:00 Sophisticated fraud

23:03 Alexa, Siri, etc.

26:43 Mother Teresa stories

28:48 God's light illuminates us

29:41 Telemedicine: no heart in this

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On this episode, missionary George Wirnkar explains the current cultural situation in Africa. Western organizations use media and education to spread anti-life ideologies, such as birth control, abortion, and the LGBTQ agenda. These ideas are contrary to traditional African values.

But there’s still hope! George Wirnkar also explains what HLI missionaries are doing to protect the culture of life in Africa. It’s critical that pro-lifers continue to defend marriage and human life. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet George!

02:05 Seminary & philosophy

04:07 Becoming a Regional Director

05:36 Mission field

08:10 What's French-speaking Africa?

10:40 Culture issues

11:45 Media informs & deforms

13:45 School system

15:05 LGBTQ colonization

17:49 USA imposes agenda

19:04 Impact of 1 priest

22:30 Is Africa religious?

24:11 Favorite mission story

25:04 Sowing seeds

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Two journalists at the Wire defended abortion in their answer to this question. But their article is full of scare tactics and stories intended to evoke emotional reactions. The consequences they predict are not reflected in reality.

So, what REALLY happens when abortion is banned?

On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the positive effects of prohibiting abortion. Abortion bans save lives and benefit society. Father also addresses the arguments posed by the journalists at the Wire. Abortion is never the answer. It’s critical that pro-lifers provide material support for struggling moms.

Original article in the Wire: What Happens When Abortion Is Banned? Lessons From Around the World (thewire.in)

Father's response: What Happens When Abortion is Banned? | HLI

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:19 Helping moms in need

04:46 Pro-abortion rhetoric

05:48 What if RU-486 goes wrong?

06:51 Domestic violence

08:09 They're not concerned about women

09:40 Individualized help vs abortion

10:28 Divorce & abortion

11:48 Genetic abnormality

12:45 Hard cases & emotion

14:10 Moms, adoption, & drop boxes

18:12 Role of government

21:15 Responding to rape

22:07 Rhetoric & emotion

23:11 Miscarriages

27:38 Pregnant teens & schools

35:18 Avoiding crisis pregnancies

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On this episode, Michael New joins us to discuss current abortion trends and statistics in the United States. He explains how overturning Roe impacted legislation across America, if pro-life laws are effective, and how many lives Dobbs saved from abortion.

Michael New also offers suggestions for pro-life strategies going forward. It’s important that we form a culture that welcomes new life and offers support for moms. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Impact of state laws

02:30 What could we do under Roe?

04:35 Successful pro-life efforts

05:55 Post-Dobbs success

07:08 How many babies were saved?

08:38 Texas Heartbeat Act

10:03 Increased pro-abortion laws?

12:03 Will women circumvent laws?

13:36 Most effective pro-life laws?

15:19 Other things to do

16:21 How effective are pro-birth policies?

17:46 Positive vision for motherhood

18:25 International inspiration

20:15 Going forward?

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Most sex-education programs in the school system are supported by Planned Parenthood. While these classes do teach the biology of procreation, they also promote casual sex, contraception, and the LGBTQ agendas. Promiscuous sex and birth control inevitably lead to abortion.

So, what should parents do?

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why parents must reclaim their role in sex-ed. This is an important part of a child’s education. Fr. Boquet also offers advice for parents and explains what’s at stake in America with the current sex-ed situation.

Spirit and Life: Unnatural Sex Education & Its Deadly Consequences | Human Life International (hli.org)

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These are just some of the topics discussed on this episode by Mario Rojas, HLI’s Regional Director for Latin America. On this episode, he shares stories from his mission field, encourages Catholics to defend innocent human life, and talks about the challenges confronting pro-lifers in Central and South America.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:43 How did you get involved with HLI?

03:09 Where was Jesus baptized in the Jordan River?

04:36 Change of heart at Medjugorje

05:19 A true Catholic must....

06:21 Becoming an HLI affiliate

07:52 Which countries are you in charge of?

08:55 How HLI Spain saves babies in Latin America

10:27 Situations of life and death

11:43 "I can take you to my boss"

14:00 LGBTQ misinformation and other challenges

17:14 When does life begin?

20:10 Favorite part of pro-life mission work?

22:01 What do you want for your kids?

23:03 Relationships and torn baggage

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On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet offers suggestions for navigating “pride” month as a Catholic. We need to focus on the dignity of each human person. This is a beautiful opportunity to affirm the beauty of true marriage—between a man and a woman.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:45 How should we respond?

02:15 Start with human dignity

04:09 Example of cereal boxes

05:55 Boycott list

09:23 Bud Light

11:20 People are waking up!

12: 35 Engage with your community

14:40 Dealing with books in libraries

18:05 Move away from labels!

20:03 Helping people who struggle with same-sex attraction

26:55 Everyone needs community & friends

30:06 There's no shame in talking about this!

31:58 Filters are important

34:15 Get involved!

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On this episode, Dr. Lanfranchi explains why abortion and premature birth increase risk of breast cancer. She also explains why hormonal contraception increases risk of breast cancer. The younger the girl, the more dangerous the pill is. 

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Fr. Giordano also discusses the importance of intellectual ideas. There's a culture war going on in society. It's important that adults are equipped to help rising generations preserve Western culture.

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00:00 intro

01:34 Rome library

04:03 Pro-life challenges

06:00 Cultural change

07:20 Kindling pro-life change

09:08 Western vs. post-Soviet countries

11:17 Importance of language

12:44 Hope for Gen Z

14:14 Philosophy matters

16:45 Books to read

18:25 Duties of adults

19:20 An article a day keeps heresy away

19:53 Favorite mission story

23:00 Be seekers of truth

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These 3 ideas are the foundation for many of today’s cultural crises involving marriage, abortion, and transgender/LGBTQ issues. If you can respond to these 3 ideas, you can address many problems in America’s current society. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:48 Why start the Ruth Institute?

01:54 Kids need their parents

03:35 Dismantling family

05:44 Why Ruth?

07:09 3 big ideas of Sex Revolution

09:30 Kids will be fine

11:22 Already redefined marriage

13:52 Gender ideology and feminism

16:09 Sex roles

17:00 Gnostic cult

18:21 Master 3 ideas!

19:13 Problems with daycare

20:56 It's not all your fault

22:15 Pedophilia and Sexual Revolution

24:20 Redefine childhood

27:43 Predators paradise

29:00 Domino effect

32:07 Non-stop propaganda

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Dr. Acosta talks about her life as a pro-life missionary and the challenges facing pro-lifers. She also shares stories about the many conversions she’s witnessed over the years—including her own!

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet Dr. Ligaya!

00:30 Used to promote birth control

02:14 Contraception is not safe

04:21 Pro-life missionary for HLI

05:28 Conversion story from mission field!

08:43 Lack of catechesis

09:33 Science & Faith

10:50 Biggest challenges

15:00 Clergy, chastity, counseling

16:25 Papua New Guinea

18:56 Ask God for grace

19:41 Mission story

21:28 New trainings for new leaders

22:30 Thank you message to our donors!

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On this episode, Lynn discusses her book, "Porn Free: How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography,” which offers practical advice for people looking to help their families avoid pornography. By cultivating a healthy relationship with your children, and by fostering certain virtues, you can prepare your children to say NO to pornography.

Lynn’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Free-Decrease-Demand-Pornography/dp/0966106687/

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:37 Why'd you write your book?

03:22 Raise kids immune to porn

04:27 Stats

05:54 Abortion and porn

06:49 Not a private issue

08:12 No phone!

09:58 Virtual reality danger

10:58 Signs/symptoms

14:42 Helpful organizations for parents

15:28 Pornified look

16:29 Divorce over porn?

18:04 Affirmation!

19:07 Home enviroment

20:50 Dangers of porn

21:54 Tell your kid...

23:00 Less awkward

25:04 10 virtues

29:30 Redemption!

30:54 Soothe yourself (w/out porn)

32:50 How to respond if you don't watch porn

35:25 Prayer

35:44 Lynn's offer

36:24 Biological design

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Dr. Delgado also describes how mifepristone (also known as RU-486) and misoprostol work together to end a child’s life. Abortion pill reversal uses a natural hormone, progesterone, to protect the embryo from the deadly effects of mifepristone. It’s a safe and effective way to reverse chemical abortions.

https://stenoinstitute.org/

https://abortionpillreversal.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:52 2nd reversal ever

05:00 Safety of progesterone & reversal

05:45 No birth defects

06:33 How chemical abortion works

07:26 Incomplete abortion vs. survival rate

10:04 Reversal stories

12:26 Babies saved & reasons for abortion

14:43 How the hotline works

16:08 Progesterone doses & procedure

16:55 How RU-486 reversal works

19:08 Why no FDA approval is OK

21:46 How mifepristone got FDA approved

22:37 Success rate & timeframe

23:30 Most rewarding part?

24:20 Uptick in reversals?

25:30 Chemical abortion risk: ectopic pregnancy

26:36 Chemical abortion risk: RH negative moms

28:26 Spread the word!

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On this episode, Kurt joins us to discuss the many blessings of Down syndrome. We must stop using prenatal tests for eugenic selection.

Kurt's organization, Embrace Don't Erase, advocates for individuals with Down syndrome. http://embracedonterase.org/

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On this episode, Maria Jones, a mom of six, joins us to talk about the blessings of Catholic family life. She also offers advice for raising happy, holy children.

One of Nine UK YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@oneofnine

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E-book link: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:03 Anti-life mindset

03:16 Historical data shows link

05:50 Prenatal diagnosis discrimination

07:22 Humans are not commodities

08:22 Does contraception prevent unwanted kids?

09:50 Always unknowns

12:23 Birth control in developing nations

13:20 Clean water, healthcare, infrastructure

14:25 Western groups impose values with world aid

16:43 International Planned Parenthood & Marie Stopes

19:00 Contraception changes marital act

21:32 Marriage is a true good

22:59 Roots of same tree

24:27 Hormonal birth control abortifacients

26:14 Misoprostol prevents implantation

28:21 Application in mission field

29:30 Good of marriage & conjugal love

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Our culture offers two responses to death: avoid at all costs or embrace it as an escape. As Catholics, we accept death when it comes naturally, but we never seek it out. By talking about death positively, we can respond to this modern crisis.

Amanda's blog: Amanda Achtman – DYING TO MEET YOU

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On this episode, Michael Vacca from the Christ Medicus Association joins us to talk about ethical questions about organ donation, including: brain death, live donors vs dead donors, organ donation and driver’s licenses, and using Advanced Medical Directives.

HLI resource article: May Catholics Donate Organs? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:50 Ordinary vs. extraordinary care

02:50 Serious shift in healthcare

04:05 Doctor's conflict of interest

05:22 Non-vital: consent & do no harm

06:40 Reasonable hope of benefit

07:30 Dead donor rule: no killing!

08:20 What's the point of death?

09:12 New definition: brain death

11:44 Has the Church made a statement?

13:35 Catholic teaching on human person

15:44 Current practice is dangerous

17:06 Most donations from brain dead

17:57 Driver's license organ donation

19:06 Advanced Medical Directive options

19:57 Risks of current protocol

20:56 Danger to disabled?

22:10 Sacred doctor-patient relationship

23:37 Catholic doctors

24:36 Worrying example: COVID pandemic

25:33 Don't be afraid! Trust & prudence

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Abortion Survivors Network: https://abortionsurvivors.org/

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Chapters:

00:00 What's an abortion survivor?

02:47 3 saline infusion abortions

04:24 Surviving 3 attempts to take her life

06:24 What do abortion-minded moms think pregnancy means?

07:11 Men often don't get a choice

08:00 Health issues bc of abortion attempts

09:13 Thinking she's alone

10:38 How Robin found out

14:15 Healing power of forgiveness

15:49 Finding the Abortion Survivors Network

20:23 CDC data: 400-500 babies survive each year

22:25 Changing the narrative: babies (not clumps of cells) survive abortion

23:58 Humanizing the reality of abortion

25:50 Terms and conditions: your baby may live

27:10 How many babies survive now?

28:03 Why we need the Born Alive Act

29:40 3 data sets: CDC, Canada, Guttmacher Institute

31:38 Abortion vs aspirin in public schools

33:03 There is forgiveness

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Spirit and Life: A Demographic Crisis | Human Life International (hli.org)

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‘Why We Don’t Need Abortion (even for the “hard cases”)’ E-Book: Get the Pro-Life Response to the “Hard Cases” | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Intro to hard cases

00:40 Hard Case 1: Rape and Incest

02:55 Don't aim aggression at child

03:55 Abortion causes trauma, not healing

05:06 Child may help healing

06:36 Pregnancy care centers

07:45 Hard Case 2: Fetal Abnormalities

09:13 Dignity doesn't change

10:20 Disability doesn't change love

11:40 Prenatal diagnosis may be wrong

13:30 People w/ Down syndrome are happier!

14:21 It's discrimination

15:30 Every life is precious

18:26 No exceptions

19:05 Hard Case 3: Life of Mother

19:55 Uterine cancer example

24:49 Educate healthcare workers

25:40 Principle of Double Effect

26:38 Beware of emotional responses

28:00 Viable vs. pre-viable delivery

28:51 2 lives to serve

30:19 Blessings of technology

31:20 Case-by-case

34:25 Who is my neighbor?

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In this podcast episode, Professor Mary Stanford discusses the Catholic understanding of the body and how these two views of the body affect relationships between men and women. She also talks about how technology affects our bodily perceptions of shame and communication.

Mary Stanford’s book: https://www.amazon.com/Obedience-Paradox-Finding-Freedom-Marriage/dp/1681926954

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Spirit and Life: Stop the Sexualization of Our Children | Human Life International (hli.org)

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In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why the March for Life is still important, even though Roe is overturned. 

Spirit and Life: Why We Still March Post "Roe" | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

NCBC website: https://www.ncbcenter.org/

NCBC ethics hotline: Personal Ethics Consultation — The National Catholic Bioethics Center (ncbcenter.org)

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

02:26 Questions about end-of-life care

03:34 Ordinary vs. extraordinary

05:18 Feeding tubes?

07:48 Stealth euthanasia

08:36 Can you trust doctors?

09:42 Brain death & organ donation

11:24 Vague language & pressure

12:49 Fetal cell lines

13:35 Ethical Shingles vaccine?

14:27 Pick alternative medications

16:04 Childhood & flu vaccines

17:03 More children die from IVF than abortion

18:09 90% mortality rate

19:52 IVF dangers, unjust, dehumanizing

20:40 Prenatal genetic diagnosis

21:30 Millions in liquid nitrogen

22:20 Rescuing frozen embryos

23:49 Can couples adopt their own embryos?

25:07 Breaks marital vow?

26:09 No definitive Catholic statement embryo adoption

29:59 Transhumanist, growing organs, pigs & hearts

27:56 Stem cell research

29:24 Is cremation ethical?

30:30 Cemetary space

31:39 Meat on Fridays

32:58 Can't deny resurrection of the body

33:48 Can't put grandma's ashes in a closet

Living the Culture of Life

Spirit and Life: Defending Truth, Life, and Family: Benedict XVI’s Legacy | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Jeannie and Bruce Hannemann are the founders of Elizabeth Ministries International, which offers hope, help and healing on issues related to relationships, sexuality, and childbearing.

HOME | Elizabeth Ministry International | Mukwonago, WI

Jeannie also founded NAVIGATE Betrayal, which is an online learning management program for women made by women who understand the pain of infidelity.

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Bruce directs RECLAIM Sexual Health, which is a state of the art, online recovery program for individuals struggling with pornography and other unhealthy sexual behaviors.

HOME | RECLAIM Sexual Health | Sexual Addiction Recovery | United States

Related Spirit and Life article: Pornography Addiction and Its Consequences | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Meet the Hannemanns

00:55 Found porn at 9-yrs-old

01:40 Told: porn is a guy thing

02:40 Isolated socially

04:23 Suicidal & Jeanie

05:50 Porn addiction not solved by marriage

06:44 Internet porn relapse, secrecy

08:24 Despair mindset

09:50 Betrayal, potential suicide & divorce

10:37 Retraining the brain

12:52 Theology of the Body & porn recovery

13:35 Advice for addicts

14:31 Tackle addiction recovery as a couple

15:24 Root of problem is pain

16:33 Brain chemistry & healing

17:46 Criminalization doesn't work

18:31 Rat park study (need for community!)

20:12 Advice for loved ones

22:30 Pornography affect on family life

23:45 Kids pick up on stress

24:31 Objectification & human dignity

25:43 Connection with abortion

26:48 Monkeys, birth control, masturbation, and rape

27:58 Sex is for bonding and babies

28:55 Not just an addiction gene

30:39 Top characteristics of porn addicts

32:37 Why spiritual?

33:49 Danger of novelty

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By 2027, pro-life missionaries could be in 154 countries!

Join this mission today: Give the world another pro-life leader | Human Life International (hli.org)

Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Wendy’s website: https://wendy4life.org/  

Wendy’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B7X2NX22/  

Miracle of Life video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=APkV40vUhWs  

Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Have Trouble Explaining Why Abortion is NEVER Needed? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Wendy

01:34 1st pregnancy & fear

03:00 Never saw a doctor, no consent, no choice

05:09 Abortion damages relationships

06:07 Abusive boyfriend

07:12 Nearly died from abortion complications

08:30 3rd abortion at Planned Parenthood

09:47 Getting out of abuse. Hope for future.

12:25 Counseling an abortion-minded mom

14:20 Telling family about her abortions

15:52 64 million women have suffered

17:37 What problems were you trying to solve?

19:41 Hard to leave abusive situations

20:58 Fixating on fear

22:30 Did you connect your job with your past?

24:21 How do pregnancy centers help women?

26:14 Post-abortion trauma counseling

27:00 Why do women get abortions?

27:48 How to help moms choose life?

29:55 Hard to share story?

32: 41 Don't be afraid

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Spirit and Life article: America’s Most Prolific Serial Killer On-Air | Human Life International (hli.org)

Gosnell podcast by Ann McElhinney and Phelim McAleer: Serial Killer: A True Crime Podcast: Ep. 1 | Meet Dr. Kermit Gosnell on Apple Podcasts

HLI article on Gosnell: Kermit Gosnell and His Infamous House of Horrors (hli.org)

Gosnell movie (and book): Gosnell | The trial of America's biggest serial killer (gosnellmovie.com)

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Spirit and Life article: Celebrating as Population Reaches 8 Billion | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit and Life articles:

Pro-Life Laws Close Abortion Clinics | Human Life International (hli.org)

Troubling Results in Five States After Midterms | Human Life International (hli.org)

Other articles:

https://www.guttmacher.org/2022/10/100-days-post-roe-least-66-clinics-across-15-us-states-have-stopped-offering-abortion-care

https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/overturning-roe-has-meant-at-least-10000-fewer-legal-abortions/

https://www.lifenews.com/2022/11/15/88-abortion-business-close-down-this-year-14-states-now-abortion-free/

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Resource articles:

The Ethics of Pain Management: Catholic Teaching (hli.org)

Ordinary and Extraordinary Means of Treatment | Human Life International (hli.org)

Catholic Advance Directive Options (hli.org)

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:40 Where is euthanasia & assisted suicide legal?

02:03 Similar situation pre-Roe v Wade

02:48 Ordinary vs. extraordinary care

03:40 Food & drink are basic human rights

05:20 6 types of euthanasia

06:10 Drugs for pain management

07:10 Drugs causing unconsciousness

08:05 Prep for end of life: proxy & attorney

08:58 What's an Advance Medical Directive?

09:44 What's a living will?

11:31 Problems with POLST

12:16 What's a Durable Power of Attorney?

14:25 Get a pro-life attorney

15:38 The Art of Dying, prep for your soul

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Spirit and Life: Canada Set to Liberalize Euthanasia Law | Human Life International (hli.org)

Roger Foley case: https://nationalpost.com/news/experts-see-canadas-euthanasia-laws-as-threat-to-disabled

Canadian veteran case: https://globalnews.ca/news/9061709/veteran-medical-assisted-death-canada/

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Father Boquet also highlights some important issues on ballots this year, which all pro-lifers should be particularly aware of. For instance, Michigan, California, Vermont, Montana, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Kansas all have critical elections, which will affect pro-life issues.  

Spirit and Life: Abortion Is a Preeminent Issue in Midterm Elections | Human Life International (hli.org)

EWTN guidance: https://www.ewtn.com/img/catholicism/downloads/moral-guide-to-voting.pdf  

Priests for Life guidance: https://www.priestsforlife.org/elections/voterguide.aspx  

USCCB on Faithful Citizenship: https://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/upload/forming-consciences-for-faithful-citizenship.pdf  

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In this part 2 episode, Father Shenan Boquet discusses how these new regulations are another example of the current administration’s attempt to utilize legal loopholes to push their anti-life and anti-family agenda on the American states.

Spirit and Life: New Title IX Rules Threaten Human Rights | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Father Shenan Boquet discusses the dangers that this bill poses, as the current federal administration forces their agenda onto all of the U.S. states.

Spirit and Life: Senate to Vote on Same-Sex "Marriage" | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Dr. Bruchalski founded Tepeyac OB/GYN in Fairfax, Virginia, which provides care for women from all walks of life, as well as Divine Mercy Care, which raises funds for Tepeyac and inspires pro-life medical students.

Dr. Bruchalski’s book “Two Patients”: Two Patients | My Journey from Abortion to Life Affirming Medicine | Dr. John Bruchalski

HLI Resources article: Abortion When the Mother's Life Is in Danger (hli.org)

NCBC Guidance: E&MAugust22(correx)FINAL.pdf (squarespace.com)

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In this episode, Father Shenan Boquet discusses Mark Houck’s arrest and offers advice about the best methods for protecting yourself from these situations.

Spirit and Life: A Political Persecution of Pro-Lifers | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Redirecting Our Culture’s Priorities | Human Life International (hli.org)

Spirit and Life article: Backlash Against Two Centers of Gender Ideology | Human Life International (hli.org)

National Catholic Bioethics Center article: Summary: Catholic Pastoral and Canonical Responses to Transgenderism — The National Catholic Bioethics Center (ncbcenter.org)

Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction

00:50 Gender dysphoria struggles

02:54 Transgender surgery on minors

04:09 Boston Children's Hospital videos

05:14 Funneled toward mutilation

06:26 Middle school is confusing

08:25 Parental rights

09:28 UK Tavistock Centre

11:42 Social media algorithm

12:44 Detransition

14:51 Mutilation

17:00 Suicide & mental health

20:05 Can Catholics use pronouns?

22:44 Legal battle

25:05 Prudence

28:09 Reaffirm who they are

29:32 Get them help

33:29 Talk to your children!

38:05 Lifetime changes

39:02 Catholic resources

43:05 Know your boundaries

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Spirit and Life article: Lawsuit Sheds Light on Dehumanizing Porn Industry | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Pornhub legal battle

02:32 Serena Fleites story

03:43 13-years-old, child pornography

06:37 Visa Mastercard involved

07:34 Human trafficking

08:26 Desensitized

09:30 Commodify sexuality

10:26 New York Times article

13:50 Financial incentives

15:40 Marketing

16:25 Social media power

17:57 Dangers of smartphones

22:08 Falsify sexual love

24:43 Legal framework

27:35 3rd party argument?

33:50 Helping kids be aware

36:58 Tied to abortion

39:03 Federal laws, hold accountable

41:39 Final decision

43:51 Classic movie code

47:16 Need our leaders!

49:17 Person, not a profit

53:07 Pray!

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Spirit & Life article: Practical Tools for Teaching Healthy Sexuality | Human Life International (hli.org)

Previous episode: https://www.hli.org/podcast/floridas-new-sex-ed-bill-why-you-need-one-in-your-state/

PCF document: https://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/pontifical_councils/family/documents/rc_pc_family_doc_08121995_human-sexuality_en.html

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Spirit and Life article: Great Disappointment in Kansas Vote | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: We Don’t Need Abortion to Save Mom’s Life | Human Life International (hli.org)

Should We Support Abortion to Preserve a Woman's Physical Health?: Can Abortion Preserve the Woman's Physical Health? (hli.org)

- What Percentage of Abortions Are Medically Necessary?: What Percentage of Abortions Are Medically Necessary? (hli.org)

- Ethical and Religious Directives: ethical-religious-directives-catholic-health-service-sixth-edition-2016-06_3.pdf (usccb.org)

- Catholic Health Care Ethics: A Manual for Practitioners: Catholic Health Care Ethics: A Manual for Practitioners, 3rd ed. — The National Catholic Bioethics Center (ncbcenter.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Creatively Healing the Demographic Winter | Human Life International (hli.org)

Previous articles: Birth Rates Are Plummeting in China and the U.S. | Human Life International (hli.org)

The Cure for "Jaw Dropping" Population Decline | Human Life International (hli.org)

Population Control articles: Population Control: Your Comprehensive Guide (hli.org)

Did You Know Population Control Targets Non-Whites? (hli.org)

Kissinger Report (NSSM-200): A Population Control Agenda (hli.org)

NSSM-200: National Security Study Memorandum 200 (hli.org)

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Catechism of the Catholic Church: https://www.vatican.va/archive/ENG0015/_INDEX.HTM

Catechism of St. Pius X: http://www.catechism.cc/catechisms/Catechism_of_Pope_Saint_Pius_X.pdf

Baltimore Catechism No. 4: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/14554/pg14554-images.html

Catechism of the Council of Trent (The Roman Catechism): https://www.catholicsociety.com/documents/Catechism_of_the_Council%20of_Trent.pdf

1983 Code of Canon Law: https://www.vatican.va/archive/cod-iuris-canonici/cic_index_en.html

Note: The catechisms above present the teaching of the Church, which does not change. However, the 1983 Code of Canon Law presents the current legal system of the Church. Since ecclesiastical law can and does change, prior codes are not in force.

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Spirit & Life article: A Christian Vision of Society and Civilization of Love | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Article on fetal development: The Miracle of Fetal Development: A Pro-Life Weapon (hli.org)

Article on fetal pain: Do Babies Feel Pain during Abortion? Yes. (hli.org)

Article on risks of abortion: Risks of Abortion [Updated for 2022] (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Roe's Reversal is Ringing Worldwide | Human Life International (hli.org)

Previous Dobbs episodes: Dobbs Leak https://youtu.be/3kA0PfelD6o

 Prospects in Light of the Leak https://youtu.be/SeiDke0_G98

                 Pro-Abortion Violence https://youtu.be/LzLurJpjxi0

                                       What’s Next? https://youtu.be/u1Rse8NFo4g

Previous episode about free speech (Päivi Räsänen): https://youtu.be/lUPjeDD25fc

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Spirit & Life article: Rejoice and Work in the Post-Roe Present | Human Life International (hli.org)

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In the weeks leading up to the release of the Supreme Court’s decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, various pro-abortion groups have been using inflammatory rhetoric, making threats, and in some cases committing vandalism, arson, and other violations of Catholic and pro-life property. Father Shenan Boquet discusses why the pro-abortion side feels it must respond this way and how to persevere in the face of frightening opposition.

Spirit & Life article: Be Courageous in the Face of Violence | Human Life International (hli.org)

Previous episodes on the Dobbs leak:

Part One: https://youtu.be/3kA0PfelD6o

Part Two: https://youtu.be/SeiDke0_G98

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Spirit & Life article: Restore Fatherhood to End School Violence | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Children and the Meaningful Life | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Correcting Pelosi with Truth and Charity | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Part One: https://youtu.be/vCFa7THF8Fg

Humanae Vitae: https://www.vatican.va/content/paul-vi/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_p-vi_enc_25071968_humanae-vitae.html

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Previous episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kA0PfelD6o

Spirit & Life article: A Post-Roe America: What’s Next? | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life Article: A Route to a Post-Roe State | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Why the ‘Libs of TikTok’ Controversy Matters | Human Life International (hli.org)

Florida Sexual Education Bill: https://youtu.be/3WNkfdyRIHk

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Spirit & Life article: Rediscovering a Christian Vision of Sex and Marriage | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Pre-born Bodies Found in DC Show Abortion Violence | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Disney All In On LGBT Propaganda | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: A Job That Isn't Your Own | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Parents, You Are the First Educators | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Colombia's Assault on Human Dignity | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: A Father’s Plea for His Son’s Health | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Spirit & Life article: Legalized Euthanasia Stalled in Italy | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Father's Spirit and Life article: When Freedoms are Charged as Crimes | Human Life International (hli.org)

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View the original article here: Dangers to Life in Prenatal Testing | Human Life International (hli.org)

Sources mentioned in the video:

The NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/01/upshot/pregnancy-birth-genetic-testing.html

Is Iceland on Track to Eliminate Down Syndrome?: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/is-iceland-on-track-to-eliminate-down-syndrome/

Evangelium Vitae: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae.html

Be Not Afraid: https://benotafraid.net/

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Your Heart Is A Pro-Life Remedy | Human Life International (hli.org)

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