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In this special Thanksgiving episode, we sit down with Michelle Francis, Human Life International’s Mission Network Manager, to look back at 2025’s biggest global pro-life victories and the inspiring stories behind them. Michelle Francis manages our missionary network across the world and brings powerful firsthand updates from Africa, Asia, Latin America, Europe, and even war-torn…
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Dr. Ligaya Acosta, HLI’s Regional Director for Asia and Oceania, discusses the growing push to legalize divorce in the Philippines. 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…
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Mario Rojas, HLI’s Regional Director for Latin America, discusses a stunning real-world case of censorship and faith under fire. 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, i.e. one that promotes abstinence before marriage and respect for life.…
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Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the reality of spiritual warfare—what it is, how it manifests in daily life, and how Catholics can defend themselves through prayer, virtue, and the sacraments. In this episode, Fr. Boquet also shares powerful insights from Scripture and the Catechism, describes the spiritual attacks facing families, and explains how there is an…
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What does Evangelium Vitae – St. John Paul II’s landmark 1995 encyclical on the Gospel of Life – teach us about freedom, truth, and the dignity of every human person? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses why Evangelium Vitae remains a “comprehensive manifesto for the pro-life movement.” He explains its historical context, the false…
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Divorce remains illegal in just two countries worldwide: the Philippines and Vatican City. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains the ongoing campaign to legalize divorce in the Philippines and why this debate goes far beyond one nation. Discover how the breakdown of marriage affects culture, governance, and the common good—and why the state must…
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In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Shenan Boquet to discuss Natural Family Planning (NFP). Fr. Boquet explains what NFP truly is, how it differs from contraception, and why the Church teaches that NFP cooperates with God’s design for marriage and fertility. On this episode, Father Boquet explores key principles from Humanae Vitae, Familiaris…
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Have you ever wondered why the Catholic Church condemns contraception? And if contracepting is immoral, why are couples allowed to use Natural Family Planning (NFP)? 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…
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The surrogacy industry is projected to explode from $14.95 billion in 2023 to nearly $100 billion by 2033—but at what cost to women and children? 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…
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Hope and Unity in a Time of Crisis: Fr. Giordano on Pope Leo XIV
Fr. Francesco Giordano, Regional Director for Human Life International in Europe, discusses Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, his unique background, and what his leadership could mean for the Catholic Church, life, and family in today’s divided world. Fr. Giordano shares stories of his encounters with Pope Leo—both as a cardinal and as pope—and reflects on his…
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