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Why Population Growth is a Good Thing

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / December 1, 2022 /

In this episode, Fr. Boquet discusses the world’s recent population milestone: 8 billion people! While many welcomed the 8th billion person with open arms, population control groups have been ringing alarm bells. How should pro-lifers respond to their fears?     Spirit and Life article: Celebrating as Population Reaches 8 Billion

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What Pro-Lifers Can Be Thankful for This Year

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / November 24, 2022 /

For this Thanksgiving episode, Fr. Boquet reflects on the many pro-life accomplishments of 2022. There is so much to be thankful for!       Spirit and Life articles: Pro-Life Laws Close Abortion Clinics Troubling Results in Five States after Midterms Other articles: 100 Days Post-Roe: At Least 66 Clinics Across 15 US States Have…

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Smart Choices for Catholic End-of-Life Care

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / November 17, 2022 /

In this episode, Dr. Brian Clowes joins us to discuss key principles regarding end-of-life care. He discusses the Church’s guidelines, talks about the morality of certain types of drugs, and tells listeners how to protect themselves legally from euthanasia minded “medical care.”   Resources: The ethics of pain management Ordinary vs. extraordinary means of care…

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Euthanasia: Canada’s Solution to Disabilities

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / November 10, 2022 /

The effects of Canada’s liberal euthanasia laws show clearly, as veterans are offered death as a solution to PTSD and hospitals coerce their patients to choose euthanasia. Fr. Boquet addresses these issues and offers advice about fostering a community that cares for the sick and disabled. In such a community, euthanasia is unthinkable.    …

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How to Vote Pro-Life in 2022

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / November 3, 2022 /

As Election Day approaches, Father Boquet answers the recurring question: do Catholics have a moral obligation to vote? He then explains what principles Catholics must consider when choosing a candidate. 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,…

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Federal Threats to Marriage, Family, and Women (Part 2)

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / October 27, 2022 /

Proposed new Title IX rules redefine “sex discrimination” to include sexual orientation and gender identity. This change would contradict Title IX’s original intent—protecting women from discrimination—by refusing to define woman or sex. In this part 2 episode, Father Boquet discusses how these new regulations are another example of the current administration’s attempt to utilize legal…

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Federal Threats to Marriage, Family, and Women (Part 1)

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / October 20, 2022 /

As the midterms approach, the Senate prepares to vote on Congress’s Respect for Marriage Act, which would recognize LGBTQ unions as legal “marriages” in federal law. Father 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…

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Ex-Abortionist Talks Conversion and “Life of the Mother” Exception

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / October 13, 2022 /

During medical school, Dr. John Bruchalski learned how to perform abortions. After an incredible conversion, he turned to life-affirming medicine. He is now a pro-life OB/GYN. On this podcast Dr. Bruchalski talks about his conversion and discusses why abortion is never necessary to save a mother’s life. Dr. Bruchalski founded Tepeyac OB/GYN in Fairfax, Virginia,…

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What Mark Houck’s Arrest Means for Pro-Lifers

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / October 6, 2022 /

Pro-life leader Mark Houck’s recent arrest by the FBI is a shocking example of the double standard currently enacted by the federal government. While attacks on pregnancy centers and churches are ignored, government agencies seek to silence and suppress pro-lifers. So, how should pro-lifers react? In this episode, Father Boquet discusses Mark Houck’s arrest and…

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How to Restore a Culture of Life

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / September 29, 2022 /

With Roe now gone, the question Catholics and pro-lifers face is how to reverse the ingrained anti-life trends in our society’s schools, businesses, and communities. Father Shenan Boquet uses principles of Catholic Social Doctrine, specifically solidarity and subsidiarity, to offer a course of action to repair and restore a culture of life.     Spirit…

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