Marriage, Family, & Sexuality
Contraception isn’t just a Catholic issue. Because it violates Natural Law, anyone can understand why contracepting is wrong. On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet gives some secular reasons why using birth control is immoral. If you want to help people understand the problems with contraception, this is a great place to start! Listen now to…
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Did you know chastity is healthy? If you want to be in the best sexual health, living chastely is key. Dr. Joe Malone is a sexual integrity scientist. He’s studied women’s health for years. And he’s seen how unhealthy hookup culture is. Casual sex hurts relationships, harms health, and has many negative side-effects. On the…
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The birds & the bees talk can be awkward. We get it. But Catholic parents can’t skip the sex talk. If you’re not telling your kids about sex, then who is? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the struggles facing Catholic parents when it comes to sex education. Schools teach Comprehensive Sex Education, which…
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Since 2010, cases of gender dysphoria have skyrocketed 5000% percent. Many of these individuals are teens, particularly teen girls. Dr. Miriam Grossman, child and adolescent psychiatrist and author of “Lost in Trans Nation,” joins HLI’s Living a Culture of Life podcast to expose what’s really happening behind the transgender movement—especially when it comes to transgender…
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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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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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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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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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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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It’s possible to leave an LGBTQ+ mindset. Hudson Byblow did. Growing up, he experienced same-sex attractions and what would today be called transgender inclinations or feelings of gender nonconformity. Today, he’s a Catholic inspirational speaker, who strives to make known the beautiful proposal of the Church, given to all people, to strive to grow…
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