Living a Culture of Life Podcast

China’s Birth Rate Crisis: A Self-Imposed Problem with No Easy Fix

December 11, 2025

Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses China’s severe birth rate crisis and why efforts to reverse population decline are failing. Drawing from decades of pro-life work, Fr. Boquet connects China’s demographic collapse to deep cultural, moral, and structural issues also seen across…

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The Crisis of Modernity & the Cure of Tradition

December 4, 2025

In this episode, Austin Peck shares his conversion to the Catholic Faith; offers reflections on truth, culture, and modernity; and discusses the new project from the creators of Mass of the Ages entitled Discover Tradition. Austin Peck shares how a…

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Global Pro-Life Victories in 2025

November 27, 2025

In this special Thanksgiving episode, we sit down with Michelle Francis, Human Life International’s Mission Network Manager, to look back at 2025’s biggest global pro-life victories and the inspiring stories behind them. Michelle Francis manages our missionary network across the…

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Stopping Divorce in the Philippines & Restoring Hope for Couples

November 20, 2025

Dr. Ligaya Acosta, HLI’s Regional Director for Asia and Oceania, discusses the growing push to legalize divorce in the Philippines. Right now, the Philippines is facing immense pressure from Western governments, foreign-funded NGOs, and pro-divorce activists to legalize divorce. On…

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Hope and Unity in a Time of Crisis: Fr. Giordano on Pope Leo XIV

November 13, 2025

Fr. Francesco Giordano, Regional Director for Human Life International in Europe, discusses Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, his unique background, and what his leadership could mean for the Catholic Church, life, and family in today’s divided world. Fr. Giordano shares stories…

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Censored for Defending Families: The Shocking Case Against a Pro-Life Missionary

November 6, 2025

Mario Rojas, HLI’s Regional Director for Latin America, discusses a stunning real-world case of censorship and faith under fire. Earlier this year, one of HLI’s missionaries in Latin America was accused of “hate speech” simply for giving a pro-life talk…

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Spiritual Warfare Explained: Inside the Battle for Life

October 30, 2025

Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the reality of spiritual warfare—what it is, how it manifests in daily life, and how Catholics can defend themselves through prayer, virtue, and the sacraments. In this episode, Fr. Boquet also shares powerful insights from Scripture…

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Understanding Evangelium Vitae: JPII’s Message to the Modern World

October 23, 2025

What does Evangelium Vitae – St. John Paul II’s landmark 1995 encyclical on the Gospel of Life – teach us about freedom, truth, and the dignity of every human person? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses why Evangelium Vitae…

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The Philippines’ Battle Against Divorce: What’s at Stake

October 16, 2025

Divorce remains illegal in just two countries worldwide: the Philippines and Vatican City. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains the ongoing campaign to legalize divorce in the Philippines and why this debate goes far beyond one nation. Discover how…

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Natural Family Planning vs Contraception: Catholic Teaching on NFP (Part 2)

October 9, 2025

In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Shenan Boquet to discuss Natural Family Planning (NFP). Fr. Boquet explains what NFP truly is, how it differs from contraception, and why the Church teaches that NFP cooperates with God’s design for…

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