Bob Wurzelbacher

Being Pro Life

Religion EN ↓ 156 episodes

We are back to monthly as of March of 2023. We cover varying topics that fall under the category of respecting human life. This includes topics related to abortion, assisted suicide, religious freedom, capital punishment, immigration and persons with disabilities. Each episode features an interview with someone personally involved in the issue and a call to action on how to get involved.

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Bob Wurzelbacher

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Racism: An Issue of Human Dignity 28.02.2019 43:47

This is the sixth episode in a monthly series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati called Being Pro-life. This month’s episode features interviews with several people, who share stories of their experiences with racism. They then share how stepping out of our comfort zones and getting to know people of different races can make a real difference in helping...

Sex Trafficking and Manipulation in the United States Today 01.02.2019 41:06

Tonya Folks is the Human Trafficking Liaison at the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. She shares stories of the harsh reality of human sex trafficking right here in Southwest Ohio, how easily minors and young adults can be manipulated into it, and dispels myths of how adults who appear to be simply choosing the lifestyle, are actually victims of traffickers. She closes with several practical w...

Project Rachel and Post-Abortion Ministry 28.12.2018 47:04

Elizabeth had an abortion when she was young, and when she came to the Church to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation, was told she had done the unforgiveable and could not receive absolution. After years of self-destructive behavior and being away from the Church, she found the forgiveness and healing from God she longed for through Project Rachel, a Catholic post-abortion ministry. Hear her...

Immigration and the Plight of Undocumented Adults Brought to the US as Children 01.12.2018 43:58

Jose shares the story of how his parents brought him to the United States when he was just 4 years old, and how the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program gave him the opportunity to afford college, work and accept an internship to Washington, DC. Jose also helps dispel some misunderstandings of why so many people find themselves in an undocumented status in the United States. Suppo...

The Dangers of Assisted Suicide 30.10.2018 51:29

This month's episode features an interview with Kristen Hanson, which highlights her experience with her husband's final years with terminal brain cancer. Through that challenging journey, she and her husband learned a lot about the dangers assisted suicide bring to society and what it can mean for people who have no interest in it. It closes with ways you can get involved in the fight a...

Abortion and the Great Work of Pregnancy Care Centers 27.09.2018 48:23

This is the first Episode in a monthly series from the Office for Respect Life Ministries of the Archdiocese of Cincinnati called Being Pro-life. This month's episode features an interview with Magalia, which highlights her sad experience with an abortion center, and the positive work that a pregnancy care center did for her during her pregnancy, and continues to do for her years after the bi...