Abortion & the Pro-Life Movement
Did you know aborted fetal cell lines like HEK 293 were used to develop vaccines, cosmetics, and even artificial food flavorings — and no one is required to tell you? Jose Trasancos from Children of God for Life joins us to expose the gruesome origins of fetal cell research. In this episode of Living a…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Women Need Men to Step Up in the Pro-Life Movement
Should men have a say in abortion? And why should pro-lifers care about pornography? Jacob Tonglet from Men for Life joins us today to discuss men’s essential role in defending life. Abortion isn’t just a woman’s issue. It’s a human rights issue. Women need men to step up and defend all human life. Jacob also…
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