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Arm Your Kids Against Trans Culture | Dr. Miriam Grossman

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / August 22, 2024 /

Since 2010, cases of gender dysphoria have skyrocketed 5000% percent. Many of these individuals are teens, particularly teen girls. Instead of examining and treating underlying factors (such as anxiety, autism, or ADHD), 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…

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Is Right to Life a State or Federal Issue?

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / August 16, 2024 /

Should abortion be a state or federal issue? That’s the big question in America right now. One political platform wants to enshrine abortion in federal law. The other says it’s a state issue. So, what’s the truth? Should pro-lifers fight to ban abortion at a federal level? Or should this be handled state by state?…

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Far-Reaching Consequences of New Title IX Changes

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / August 8, 2024 /

Last week, the Biden Administration’s rewrite of Title IX went into effect. The newest changes redefine “sex” to mean “gender identity.” 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…

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What Does Scripture Say About Contraception and Abortion?

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / August 1, 2024 /

The Catholic Church has always held that contraception is wrong. And up until the 1930s, all Protestant denominations agreed. But what does the Bible actually say about birth control? 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…

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Rereading Contraception Encyclical in Light of the Woke Revolution

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / July 26, 2024 /

On July 25, 1968, Pope St. Paul VI released the encyclical Humanae Vitae, or “of Human Life.” This encyclical reaffirmed the Catholic Church’s perennial teaching that contraception is always immoral. 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…

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Trauma and Healing After Unwanted Abortion

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / July 23, 2024 /

When women experience negative emotional, psychological, or spiritual effects after abortion, they’re often told to “get over it.” After all, society says that abortion isn’t a big deal. It’s just a choice in the woman’s past. However, this isn’t true at all. Abortion IS a big deal. It kills an innocent child. It’s understandable that…

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Abortion Victims Found in Medical Waste Box Still Waiting for Justice

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / July 15, 2024 /

Two years ago, pro-life activists found 115 aborted babies inside a box of medical waste in Washington, DC. Five of these babies showed signs of illegal partial birth abortions or infanticide. Today, their five bodies are still on ice, waiting for justice. On this episode, AJ Hurley shares the story of these babies. He got…

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The Art of Choosing or Being an Amazing Godparent

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / July 8, 2024 /

When someone is baptized, the Church requires that he or she has a Godparent (or a sponsor, if an adult is being baptized and confirmed). Often, Godparents are close friends or family members of the parents. Many people view the role of a Godparent as simply an honorary title. However, Godparents have a much deeper…

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Actually Helpful Tips for Intentional Dating

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / June 27, 2024 /

There’s a marriage crisis in today’s world. Far fewer young people are getting married and settling down to raise a family. 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…

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Why Catholic Social Doctrine Originates in the Family

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / June 20, 2024 /

The key to reviving society is healing the family. After all, Catholic social doctrine has its origins in family life. 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…

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