Living a Culture of Life

Pope Leo XIV has called a new Synod on Marriage and Family — and the key to understanding it starts with Familiaris consortio , St. John Paul II's landmark apostolic exhortation on Catholic marriage and family life. In this episode, Fr. Shenan J. Boquet joins us to unpack this foundational Catholic teaching document and explain why its vision for the Catholic family is more urgent today than e...

As America's 250 celebrations begin, most people can name Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin — but almost no one knows the Catholics who helped build this nation. From Charles Carroll (the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence) to saints like Mother Cabrini and St. Katharine Drexel who founded America's first hospitals and schools — the Catholic contribution to America i...

How does Pope St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body help us understand marriage, family life, fertility, and the enduring wisdom of Humanae Vitae? In this final episode of Human Life International's Theology of the Body series, Adolfo Castañeda explains how St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body forms the definitive Catholic defense of Humanae Vitae — and why these two teachings tog...

In this second installment of our Theology of the Body series, Adolfo Castañeda continues exploring the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II by unpacking Cycles 2, 3, and 4 of Theology of the Body. We discuss the meaning of purity of heart, Christ's teaching on adultery of the heart, the impact of lust and pornography on authentic love, and how original sin distorts human relationships. We also...

What was God's original plan for man and woman — before sin changed everything? In Part 1 of this series, Human Life International's Adolfo Castañeda breaks open St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body (TOB) and reveals the Church's most profound answer to the Sexual Revolution. In this episode, you'll discover: • What God intended "in the beginning" — original innocenc...

What if the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision could be reversed — and why should every Christian and pro-life advocate care? Josh Wood, Executive Director of Them Before Us, joins us to explain why children's rights must be at the center of every marriage and family debate. In this episode, Josh introduces the Greater Than Campaign — a growing movement to revisit the legal...

Abortion pills are now being mailed directly into pro-life states — and the dangers to women's health are being ignored. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet breaks down the abortion pill crisis threatening to undo pro-life victories after Roe v. Wade. Fr. Boquet explains how mail-order mifepristone and telemedicine abortions are bypassing pro-life laws, the serious risks of RU-486 (mifepristone...

What should Catholics do when a family member chooses IVF? Can you attend an IVF baby shower? How do you love someone while upholding Church teaching on IVF, frozen embryos, and the dignity of every child? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses one of the most emotionally difficult questions facing Catholic families today: how to navigate IVF within the family while remaining faithful to Cat...

Is there a place for divorced Catholics in the Catholic Church? Many people feel overlooked or unsure where to turn — and almost no one talks about what the Church actually offers for separated and divorced Catholics. In Part 2 with Carolyn Klika Catino of Abounding Joy Ministry, we go beyond the teaching and into the reality: the isolation, the gaps in parish support, the questions about annulmen...

Is your Catholic marriage in crisis? Are you wondering what the Church teaches about separation and divorce — or whether your marriage relationship can still be saved? In this episode, Carolyn Klika Catino of Abounding Joy Ministry unpacks the truth about Catholic marriages in crisis and the Church's teaching on separation and divorce, with a focus on healing and restoration BEFORE temptation...

What makes Catholic education different from other forms of education? And what are the greatest challenges facing Catholic education in our country today? In this episode, John DeJak, Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the USCCB, joins us to discuss the future of Catholic education in America and why faith-based schooling matters now more than ever. John explains what makes a t...

If you or someone you love is struggling with infertility, this episode offers hope, clarity, and guidance. Dr. Joseph Meaney, senior ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center, shares his personal journey through infertility, including years of waiting, medical treatments, welcoming a child after nearly a decade of marriage, and then experiencing secondary infertility. Dr. Meaney breaks d...

Denisha Workizer’s story is one of the most powerful and eye-opening testimonies you will ever hear. In this episode, Denisha shares how she discovered at age 42 that she survived not just one—but TWO abortion attempts. What began as a simple question turned into a life-altering revelation that reshaped her identity, faith, and purpose. In this conversation, we explore: - What it feels like to dis...

In this Easter Octave episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to unpack the profound meaning of the Divine Mercy devotion—and why it is relevant today. Rooted in the visions of St. Faustina Kowalska and promoted globally by Pope St. John Paul II, the Divine Mercy devotions are a healing remedy in a world deeply wounded by sin, violence, and the breakdown of family life. Fr. Boquet also discusses why t...

Are you considering adoption—or unsure if it’s right for your family? In this episode, clinical psychologist and father of 10 adopted children, Dr. Ray Guarendi, shares his real-life experience navigating adoption, parenting challenges, and the truth behind common fears. Dr. Ray breaks down: The biggest myths about adoption trauma and “attachment disorders” Infant vs. older child adoption The real...

What happened in the Terri Schiavo case—and why does it still matter today? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses one of the most pivotal end-of-life cases in modern history. The tragic death of Terri Schiavo in 2005 followed a years-long legal battle, culminating in Terri's feeding tube being removed. She died of starvation 13 days later. More than 20 years after her death, the case of...

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to break down a major development in Europe: a new European Union decision that could expand abortion tourism across member states. What does this mean for countries like Poland and Hungary that have strong pro-life laws? How does this decision impact women, families, and national sovereignty? And why are pro-life leaders across Europe raising serious co...

Abortion is often framed as a women’s issue—but what about the men whose children are lost to abortion? In this episode, Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life, shares his deeply personal story of losing his child to abortion and the devastating impact it had on his life. After the abortion, Sean spiraled into addiction, eventually battling a seven-year methamphetamine addiction and hitting rock botto...

This week, the Supreme Court reaffirmed one of the most important truths about education—parents, not the state, are the primary educators of their children. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet breaks down the implications of the landmark Supreme Court case Mirabelli v. Bonta, which challenged a California policy allowing students to socially transition at school without parental notification. The...

Euthanasia and assisted suicide are expanding worldwide — from Canada’s MAID program to proposed laws in the UK and France. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet breaks down the alarming global trends, including: Concerning stories regarding Canada’s MAID program Cases of euthanasia performed despite revoked consent The emergence of AI-assisted suicide “death pods” The growing pressure on the elderly...

Arrested for handing out pro-life pamphlets? That’s exactly what happened to Canadian activist Alex Kissiakov. In this episode, Alex Kissiakov joins us to discuss his experience being arrested and charged with criminal harassment and mischief after peacefully offering pro-life literature outside an abortion clinic in Montreal. Despite police initially saying no crime had been committed, Alex was l...

Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to unpack a cultural debate sparked by comments from New York City’s mayor about replacing “rugged individualism” with “collectivism.” But are these really the only two options? In this episode, Fr. Boquet explores how Catholic social teaching offers a powerful alternative to both radical individualism and collectivist ideology. Father also discusses Bishop Barron's...

For more than 50 years, the United States government has used foreign aid as a tool to export population control policies across the globe—often pressuring nations to abandon their own cultural and moral values. Is that era finally coming to an end? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discussed the United States’ newly announced America First Global Health Strategy—and what it could mean for the fu...

Have you ever wished your parish were more intentionally pro-life, but you weren’t sure what steps to take? Or perhaps you’re a priest looking for practical ways to help your parish to truly live out the Culture of Life, and you’re wondering where to begin.  In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses ways to form a truly pro-life parish. Drawing on decades of pastoral experience and his work wit...

What happens when foreign aid collides with culture, faith, and the dignity of human life? Emil Hagamu, Regional Director for Human Life International in Anglophone Africa and Country Director of Pro-Life Tanzania, shares firsthand insight from over 22 African nations on the realities of defending life, family, and culture. Emil explains how USAID and other Western-funded organizations have suppor...