Living a Culture of Life Podcast

Christian Hope Through Infertility: Grief, Prayer, and God’s Presence

July 16, 2026

Infertility can leave couples grieving a child they longed to welcome, questioning God in prayer, and struggling to carry the pain together in marriage. This episode explores the spiritual and relational side of infertility—and the Christian hope that can sustain…

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Familiaris Consortio: Will John Paul II’s Vision Guide Pope Leo XIV’s Marriage Synod?

July 9, 2026
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More than four decades after Pope St. John Paul II published Familiaris Consortio, its message remains remarkably relevant. In this episode of Living a Culture of Life, HLI President Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks one of the Church’s most important documents…

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America at 250: The Untold Stories of Catholic Heroes Who Helped Build the Nation

July 2, 2026

As America’s 250 celebrations begin, most people can name Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin — but few know about the Catholics who helped build this nation. From Charles Carroll (the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence) to saints like…

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Theology of the Body and Humanae Vitae: St. John Paul II’s Blueprint for Catholic Marriage (Part 3)

June 25, 2026
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How does St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body help us understand marriage, family life, fertility, and the enduring wisdom of Humanae Vitae? In this final episode of our Theology of the Body series, Adolfo Castañeda explains how St.…

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Theology of the Body: Love, Lust & the Resurrection of the Body (Part 2)

June 18, 2026

What does Jesus mean when He says a man who looks at a woman with lust has already committed adultery in his heart — and what does that teach us about love, the problems with pornography, and the human person?…

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Theology of the Body Explained: God’s Original Plan for Man and Woman (Part 1)

June 11, 2026
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In this episode, Adolfo Castañeda, Human Life International’s Director of Hispanic Education, joins us to explore the foundations of Pope St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body. Developed through 129 papal audiences, Theology of the Body offers one of…

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Can Obergefell Be Overturned? Josh Wood on Marriage, Parenthood & Child Rights

June 4, 2026

In this episode, Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, joins us for a discussion about marriage, parenthood, children’s rights, and the organization’s Greater Than Campaign. The conversation explores the legacy of Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court…

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The Abortion Pill Crisis: How Mail-Order Mifepristone Is Undermining Pro-Life Laws

May 28, 2026

Abortion pills are now being mailed directly into pro-life states — and the dangers to women’s health are being ignored. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet breaks down the abortion pill crisis threatening to undo pro-life victories after Roe v.…

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When a Family Member Chooses IVF: What Catholics Can Do | Fr. Boquet

May 21, 2026

What should Catholics do when a family member chooses IVF? Can you attend an IVF baby shower? How do you love someone while upholding Church teaching on IVF, frozen embryos, and the dignity of every child? In this episode, Fr.…

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Why So Many Divorced Catholics Fall Away from the Faith — And How We Can Respond

May 14, 2026

Is there a place for divorced Catholics in the Catholic Church? Many people feel overlooked, misunderstood, or unsure where to turn — and almost no one talks about what the Church actually offers for separated and divorced Catholics. In Part…

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