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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. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body forms the definitive Catholic defense of Humanae Vitae…
Read MoreWhat 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? In our second episode in this series, Adolfo Castañeda continues his deep dive into Pope…
Read MoreIn 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 the most profound Catholic explanations of human identity, marriage, sexuality, and God’s plan for men…
Read MoreIn 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 decision that legalized same-sex marriage nationwide, and examines the broader cultural and legal implications that…
Read MoreWhat 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. Shenan Boquet discusses one of the most emotionally difficult questions facing Catholic families today: how…
Read MoreIs 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 2 with Carolyn Klika Catino of Abounding Joy Ministry, we go beyond the teaching and…
Read MoreIs your Catholic marriage in crisis? Are you wondering what the Church teaches about separation and divorce — or whether your marriage relationship can still be saved? 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…
Read MoreWhat makes Catholic education different from other forms of education? And what are the greatest challenges facing Catholic education in our country today? 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…
Read MoreIf you or someone you love is struggling with infertility, this episode offers hope, clarity, and guidance. Dr. Joseph Meaney, senior ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, shares his personal journey through infertility, including years of waiting, medical treatments, welcoming a child after nearly a decade of marriage, and then experiencing secondary infertility. Dr.…
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The Abortion Pill Crisis: How Mail-Order Mifepristone Is Undermining Pro-Life Laws
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. Wade. Fr. Boquet explains how mail-order mifepristone and telemedicine abortions are bypassing pro-life laws, the…
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