Marriage, Family, & Sexuality
What is masculinity? What makes a man be a good husband and father? And why do children need their fathers—not just as providers, but as a daily presence in their lives? Dr. Pat Fagan joins us to explore fatherhood, masculinity, marriage, and the role of fathers in raising healthy, confident children. He explains why a…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreWho 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhat 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…
Read MoreWhy 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…
Read MoreWhy does birth control lead to gay marriage? Why did no-fault divorce lead to pedophilia? On this episode, Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute discusses the 3 big ideas of the 1960s Sexual Revolution: divorce, contraception, and gender ideology. These 3 ideas are the foundation for many of today’s cultural crises involving marriage, abortion,…
Read MoreHow can you help your kids avoid porn? That’s what Lynn Griesemer wanted to know. There’s lots of information about pornography addiction and recovery. But how can we decrease the demand in the first place? On this episode, Lynn discusses her book, “Porn Free: How to Decrease the Demand for Pornography,” which offers practical advice…
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