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Dear FDA, Approving Opill Will Increase Abortion Rates w/ Michael New

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / August 10, 2023 /

Will over-the-counter birth control decrease abortions? Michael New joins us to unpack data comparing abortion rates, unplanned pregnancies, and contraceptive use. He also responds to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s statement that Opill, a new non-prescription hormonal birth control pill, may reduce unwanted pregnancies. Find out why contraception won’t fix abortion!     Michael…

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Licensed Counselor Talks Abortion Trauma’s Effect on Men

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / August 7, 2023 /

Should men have a say in abortion? Is abortion regret real trauma? On this episode, mental health counselor Gregory Hasek talks about how abortion causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in men. This leads to emotional and mental health struggles, including suicide ideation or sex/drug/alcohol addictions. Find out why professional therapists dismiss abortion regret, why men…

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Catholic Teaching: Contraception Defies Marriage Vows

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / July 27, 2023 /

Why does the Catholic Church condemn contraception? Isn’t sex a good thing? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains Church teaching on birth control. When couples use contraception, they falsify their marriage vows. If spouses truly love each other, they must remain open to life. Listen now to find out why contraception contradicts love! It’s…

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Pets Replacing Kids? Weird Symptoms of an Anti-Child Culture

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / July 20, 2023 /

Why are so many people treating pets like children? And how is it related to our current demographic winter? On this episode, Fr. Boquet explains why the “dog-mom” culture is a symptom of today’s population crisis. When young people are afraid to have children, they often bestow their natural affections on animals. Meanwhile, the birth…

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A.I. vs Mother Teresa. Who Provides Better Healthcare?

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / July 13, 2023 /

Is AI the future of healthcare? Can robots give companionship? As artificial intelligence use increases, these questions will become more and more important. It’s critical that we recognize the limits (and dangers!) of AI use in the medical field. Otherwise, we’ll end up in a dystopian world with no human compassion. On this episode, Jim…

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Resisting Anti-Family Cultural Colonization w/ George Wirnkar

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / July 6, 2023 /

What is cultural colonization? And how is it happening in Africa? On this episode, missionary George Wirnkar explains the current cultural situation in Africa. Western organizations use media and education to spread anti-life ideologies, such as birth control, abortion, and the LGBTQ agenda. These ideas are contrary to traditional African values. But there’s still hope!…

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Unpacking Scare Tactics Around Abortion Bans

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / June 29, 2023 /

What happens when abortion is banned? Two journalists at the Wire defended abortion in their answer to this question. But their article is full of scare tactics and stories intended to evoke emotional reactions. The consequences they predict are not reflected in reality. So, what really happens when abortion is banned? On this episode, Fr.…

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1 Year Post-Roe: Progress & Next Best Steps

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / June 27, 2023 /

How did Dobbs v. Jackson change pro-life legislation? How many lives have been saved by overturning Roe v. Wade? On this episode, Michael New joins us to discuss current abortion trends and statistics in the United States. He explains how overturning Roe impacted legislation across America, if pro-life laws are effective, and how many lives…

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Parents MUST Take Back Their Role in Sex Education

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / June 15, 2023 /

Who should teach kids about sex? In today’s society, children begin taking sex-ed classes as early as 5th grade. But is this a good thing? Most sex-education programs in the school system are supported by Planned Parenthood. While these classes do teach the biology of procreation, they also promote casual sex, contraception, and the LGBTQ…

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Fighting LGBTQ Propaganda w/ Missionary Mario Rojas

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / June 8, 2023 /

What are pro-life missionaries doing in Latin America? What’s their biggest challenge? And does a pregnancy care center in Spain help save babies in South America? These are just some of the topics discussed on this episode by Mario Rojas, HLI’s Regional Director for Latin America. On this episode, he shares stories from his mission…

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