Abortion & the Pro-Life Movement

Melissa Ohden’s Moving Story Reveals Surprising Truths About Abortion

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

As a baby, Melissa Ohden survived a saline infusion abortion. Today, she’s uniting abortion survivors all around the world through the Abortion Survivors Network. Melissa joins us today to share her experience surviving abortion, growing up adopted, and reuniting with her biological family. She also shares surprising stories from other survivors. Find out about stopped…

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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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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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Breast Cancer Risk Factors: Birth Control and Pregnancy Interruption

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / May 25, 2023 /

Why are so many young women getting breast cancer? That’s what Dr. Angela Lanfranchi wondered in the 1990s. This question led to her to research the connection between breast cancer and the birth control pill. On this episode, Dr. Lanfranchi explains why premature birth and hormonal contraception increase risk of breast cancer. The younger the…

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Kindling a Pro-Life Generation in Europe

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / May 18, 2023 /

What’s the biggest challenge for pro-lifers in Europe? Are there signs of hope? What’s the difference between Western countries and post-Soviet countries? These are some of the questions HLI’s European Regional Director, Fr. Francesco Giordano, answers on this episode. Fr. Giordano also discusses the importance of intellectual ideas. There’s a culture war going on in…

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Dr. Ligaya Acosta: Stories of Conversion in the Pro-life Mission

By Living a Culture of Life Podcast / May 4, 2023 /

What does a pro-life missionary do? On this episode, one of HLI’s Regional Directors, Dr. Ligaya Acosta, joins us to discuss the pro-life mission in Asia. Dr. Acosta talks about her life as a pro-life missionary and the challenges facing pro-lifers. She also shares stories about the many conversions she’s witnessed over the years—including her…

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Abortion Pill Reversal Pioneer on Giving 2nd Chance to Choose Life

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

Dr. George Delgado joins us to discuss his experience reversing chemical abortions. On this episode, he shares the story of his first reversal, discusses why women regret abortion, and explains why it’s ok that abortion pill reversal is not FDA approved yet. Dr. Delgado also describes how mifepristone (also known as RU-486) and misoprostol work…

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Blessed by a Kid with Down Syndrome

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

Kurt Kondrich’s daughter Chloe has Down syndrome. After her birth, he discovered a shocking statistic: In the United States, nearly 70% of children prenatally diagnosed with Down syndrome die from abortion. On this episode, Kurt joins us to discuss the many blessings of Down syndrome. We must stop using prenatal tests for eugenic selection.  …

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