Living a Culture of Life

In just over a week, President Trump has signed over 40 executive orders. Some of these orders will have a huge impact on the life and family movement. On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks President Trump's pro-life and family actions. We discuss the Mexico City policy, the Hyde Amendment, why the U.S. should defund UNFPA and other pro-abortion organizations, what was so special about th...

It's possible to be set free from pornography. Steve Pokorny was! Today, he mentors men and women who want to heal from porn. Steve Pokorny's ministry, Freedom Coaching, helps transform desires by transforming mind, heart, and vision. On today's episode, Steve joins us to discuss pornography addiction and how authentic healing IS possible. Often, these compulsions are driven by underly...

We're heading into a demographic winter. At the heart of the population crisis is a spiritual issue. Years of contraception and abortion have created a widespread anti-child mindset. Because the anti-child mentality is a spiritual issue, religious figures have an important role in healing our culture. Government incentives, on their own, aren't working. If we want to boost birth rates, the...

Mayra Rodriguez worked at Planned Parenthood for 17 years. She was even Employee of the Year. However, in 2017, she was fired for speaking out against medical abuse of women. On this episode, Mayra Rodriguez shares her story. Find out how Planned Parenthood hurts women, why birth control leads to abortion, and how their business structure funnels women towards lucrative abortion. To find out more,...

What can pro-lifers expect in 2025? What issues will take the forefront this year? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses what pro-lifers can expect from 2025. In the Jubilee Year of Hope, there’s a lot to look forward to! But, on the other hand, there are also some concerning issues on the horizon. Listen no to find out how you can best prepare to fight for life and family in 2025!

Christmas is Father Boquet's favorite holiday! Christ's birth is a message of hope. It's a reminder of human dignity and God's love for you. On this special holiday episode, we discuss why our world desperately needs the Christmas message. In the midst of sin and suffering, we need the light of our Lord's birth. Living the Culture of Life

We're heading into a demographic winter--globally! In the coming decades, the current low birthrates will have drastic social and economic impacts. Government policy (like the United States' National Security Study Memorandum-200) helped cause falling global birthrates. So, can government also fix the demographic winter? Fr. Boquet explains why government incentives (on their own) aren&#39...

50 years ago, the National Security Council finalized NSSM-200, a plan for global depopulation. Last week, we shared a podcast episode unpacking the depopulation plan. On today’s episode, Fr. Boquet and Dr. Brian Clowes share the impact on the ground. What atrocities have been committed to depopulate Africa and other developing nations? What do clean water charities have to do with population cont...

Did you know that the United States has an official plan for depopulation? It's all laid out in National Security Study Memorandum-200 (NSSM-200), also called the Kissinger Report. December 10, 2024, marks the 50-year anniversary of the Kissinger Report. Five decades later, fears of overpopulation are over. Today, our world is on the brink of a demographic winter. On today's episode, Dr. B...

Have you ever wondered what the fight for life and family looks like globally? On today's special Thanksgiving episode, Fr. Boquet shares his favorite stories from the mission field. Listen now to get an insider's scoop on the best pro-life wins of 2024! Give the world a pro-life missionary! Send your best gift now: Give the world another pro-life leader | Human Life International (hli.org...

It can be challenging to comfort grieving friends and family. What should you say? What should you avoid saying? How can you help ease their pain? After suddenly losing close family members, Mary Panico realized that many people struggle with grief etiquette. While trying to be helpful, many people said incredibly hurtful things. On today’s episode, Mary shares advice for accompanying grieving fri...

Last week, President Trump was elected to a second term as president. Some pro-lifers have expressed concerns about his pro-abortion and pro-IVF stances. So, what can pro-lifers expect from a second Trump term? Was the election of 2024 a win for life and family? Find out by listening to today's episode! FREE E-book! Discover what Planned Parenthood doesn't want you to know: What is Planned...

It's hard to find practical advice for chaste dating. Often, couples are simply told not to go "too far." Then, they're left wondering what "too far" actually means. When Rachel Hoover Canto wrote her book on dating for faithful Catholics, she knew she needed to tackle this topic. After much research and fruitful conversations with Catholic mentors, she came up with some he...

Dr. Dermot Kearney successfully reversed many chemical abortions. If a woman takes progesterone within 48 hours of the first abortion pill, she has approximately a 50-60% change of saving her child's life! The UK medical authorities threatened Dr. Kearney with the loss of his medical license, if he didn't stop performing abortion pill reversals. This case made it all the way to the UK'...

Spiritual warfare is a Catholic buzzword. But what exactly is it? And how does spiritual warfare relate to the pro-life and family movement? On this episode, Fr. Francesco Giordano explains what spiritual warfare is (and why you should care). The spiritual life isn't a battle, it's a war. It's critical that you have the proper strategies. What's more, abortion is a demonic "sac...

A ccording to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholics have a moral obligation to vote. But what principles guide this decision? And what do Catholics need to know before heading to the ballot box? On this episode, Joshua Mercer from CatholicVote joins us to talk about the upcoming 2024 election. We discuss why Catholics must vote, what issues take precedence, and where the presidential can...

On October 16th, 1916, Margaret Sanger founded Planned Parenthood. As Sanger's writings make clear, she strongly advocated for both racist and eugenicist practices. In recent years, Planned Parenthood has tried to distance itself from its founder. But it can't. Margaret Sanger's eugenic and racist philosophies are intertwined with Planned Parenthood's current mission. On this episo...

Camille Kiefel struggled with ADHD and depression for years. Eventually, she transitioned to non-binary and underwent top surgery, in hopes that this would help her mental health struggles. Today, Camille knows the root cause of her mental health struggles wasn't gender dysphoria. Instead of "gender affirming care," she needed to address her physical health. Camille no longer identifie...

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 find out some of the non-religious reasons why couples...

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 flip side, chaste dating and marriage leads to many surprising...

The birds & the bees talk is 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 is often a gateway for pornography. And if you avoid "the talk" alt...

Imre Téglásy grew up in Hungary, when it was occupied by the Soviet Union. As a child, he discovered a family secret: his mom had attempted to abort him multiple times. Thankfully, Imre survived these abortion attempts. Today, Imre is a passionate pro-life leader. He has dedicated his life to helping moms and babies. Imre also spearheads HLI's pro-life and pro-family mission in Hungary! On thi...

Pro-abortion misinformation is rampant these days. Ever since Dobbs overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, research studies claim that state pro-life laws are hurting women. In particular, 3 myths are circulating about pro-life states: 1) more children are born from rape since Dobbs, 2) partner violence has increased, and 3) women's health is worse. On today's episode, Dr. Michael New de...

Since 2010, cases of gender dysphoria have skyrocketed 5000% percent. Many of these individuals are teens, especially teen girls. Even though many individuals have underlying mental health conditions, professionals immediately prescribe "gender-affirming care." This "care" includes social transition, puberty blockers, and life-changing, mutilating surgeries. Once kids are on the co...

Should abortion be a state or federal issue? That’s the big question in America right now. One political platform wants to enshrine abortion in federal law. The other says it’s a state issue. So, what’s the truth? Should pro-lifers fight to ban abortion at a federal level? Or should this be handled state by state? After all, murder itself is a state crime not a federal one. And what can pro-lifers...