Catholic Faith & Culture
Why are contraception and in vitro fertilization the same sin? Isn’t contraception anti-baby? And IVF is pro-baby? In today’s podcast episode, Fr. Boquet unpacks the relationship between contraception and IVF. Separating sex from babies always opposes God’s plan for sexuality. Surprisingly, in vitro fertilization and birth control are related on a very practical level too.…
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What do Catholics believe about redemptive suffering? And why should you care? Many people today believe it’s better to die or sin rather than suffer. They don’t understand why God allows suffering. False compassion often leads to euthanasia, abortion, and LGBTQ ideologies. So, how should Catholics respond? How can we help people understand the spiritual…
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How can you teach teens about chastity and healthy relationships? And how can you inspire young people to embrace God’s plan for marriage? Ever since the Sexual Revolution, healthy relationships seem rare. Kids grow up thinking divorce is normal. Movies and TV shows push casual sex and contraception on teens. And today, the LGBTQ agenda…
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What is classical education? And why should you care? Parents want to give their children the best education. But in today’s cultural climate, options feel limited. Many public schools embrace anti-family agendas, indoctrinating kids with woke ideologies. So, what should parents do? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the benefits of Catholic classical education.…
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2023’s unexpected box office hit, Sound of Freedom, exposed the horror of human trafficking. This modern-day slavery encompasses everything from labor to sex trafficking. So, what’s feeding this industry? Fr. Boquet joins us today to unpack this issue. What fuels modern-day slavery? How is porn involved? And what does this situation look like across the…
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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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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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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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What will you say to your kids if they ask why there are so many rainbows in June? As Catholics, how should we respond to the torrent of LGBTQ ideologies? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet offers suggestions for navigating “pride” month as a Catholic. We need to focus on the dignity of each human…
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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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