Living a Culture of Life

What even is a patriarch? Is masculinity really toxic? And how did Marxism and feminism tear down society by destroying fatherhood? Dr. Pat Fagan joins us for our second episode on fatherhood, explaining how manhood is under attack in our current society. He also offers advice for men who didn’t have a father figure growing up, discusses literary models of masculinity, and describes why male frien...

What does it mean to be masculine? How can men be better husbands and fathers? Why do kids need their dads? Dr. Pat Fagan sits down with us to unpack the role of men in family life. In this two-part series, he discusses why sons and daughters need to play with their dad, the current masculinity crisis, and why marriage is fundamental to family life. Dr. Fagan also gives relationship advice to men...

Will over-the-counter birth control decrease abortions? Michael New joins us to unpack data comparing abortion rates, unplanned pregnancies, and contraceptive use. He also responds to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s statement that Opill, a new non-prescription hormonal birth control pill, may reduce unwanted pregnancies.  Find out why contraception won’t fix abortion! Free e-book! Get your...

Should men have a say in abortion? Is abortion regret a real trauma?  On this episode, mental health counselor Gregory Hasek talks about how abortion causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in men. This leads to emotion and mental health struggles, including suicide ideation or sex/drug/alcohol addictions. Find out why professional therapists dismiss abortion regret, why men are invalidated for thei...

Why 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 essential that Catholics understand this controvers...

Why are so many people treating pets like children? And how is it related to our current demographic winter? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why the “dog-mom” culture is a symptom of today’s population crisis. When young people are afraid to have children, they often bestow their natural affections on animals. Meanwhile, the birth rate drops. So, how can we encourage young people to we...

Is AI the future of healthcare? Can robots give companionship? As artificial intelligence use increases, these questions will become more and more important. It’s critical that we recognize the limits (and dangers!) of AI use in the medical field. Otherwise, we’ll end up in a dystopian world with no human compassion. On this episode, Jim Towey explains why AI can never provide true healthcare. The...

What is cultural colonization? And how is it happening in Africa? On this episode, missionary George Wirnkar explains the current cultural situation in Africa. Western organizations use media and education to spread anti-life ideologies, such as birth control, abortion, and the LGBTQ agenda. These ideas are contrary to traditional African values. But there’s still hope! George Wirnkar also explain...

What happens when abortion is banned? Two journalists at the Wire defended abortion in their answer to this question. But their article is full of scare tactics and stories intended to evoke emotional reactions. The consequences they predict are not reflected in reality. So, what REALLY happens when abortion is banned? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the positive effects of prohibitin...

How did Dobbs v. Jackson change pro-life legislation? How many lives have been saved by overturning Roe v. Wade? On this episode, Michael New joins us to discuss current abortion trends and statistics in the United States. He explains how overturning Roe impacted legislation across America, if pro-life laws are effective, and how many lives Dobbs saved from abortion. Michael New also offers sugges...

Who 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 agendas. Promiscuous sex and birth control inevitably lead...

What 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 field, encourages Catholics to defend innocent human life, and ta...

What 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 person. This is a beautiful opportunity to affirm the beauty of true marriage—between a man and a wom...

Why 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, the birth control pill, and abortion. On this episode, Dr. Lanfranchi explains why abortion and premature birth increase risk of breast cancer. She also explains why hormonal contraception increases risk of breast can...

What's the biggest challenge for pro-lifers in Europe? Are there signs of hope? What's the difference between Western countries and post-Soviet countries? These are some of the questions HLI's European Regional Director, Fr. Francesco Giordano, answers on this episode. Fr. Giordano also discusses the importance of intellectual ideas. There's a culture war going on in society. It&#3...

Why did 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, and transgender/LGBTQ issues. If you can...

What does a pro-life missionary do? On this episode, one of HLI’s Regional Directors, Dr. Ligaya Acosta, joins us to discuss the pro-life mission in Asia.  Dr. Acosta talks about her life as a pro-life missionary and the challenges facing pro-lifers. She also shares stories about the many conversions she’s witnessed over the years—including her own! Join HLI's mission today! Click here: Give t...

How 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 for people looking to help their families avoid pornography....

Dr. George Delgado joins us to discuss his experience reversing chemical abortions. On this episode, he shares the story of his first reversal, discusses why women regret abortion, and explains why it’s ok that abortion pill reversal is not FDA approved yet.  Dr. Delgado also describes how mifepristone (also known as RU-486) and misoprostol work together to end a child’s life. Abortion pill revers...

Kurt Kondrich’s daughter Chloe has Down syndrome. After her birth, he discovered a shocking statistic: In the United States, nearly 70% of children prenatally diagnosed with Down syndrome die from abortion. On this episode, Kurt joins us to discuss the many blessings of Down syndrome. We must stop using prenatal tests for eugenic selection. Kurt's organization, Embrace Don't Erase, advocat...

How can Catholics respond to modern culture? How can we be leaders? In this episode, Bishop Thomas Paprocki and Fr. Shenan Boquet join us to discuss the need for Catholics to read the signs of the times. Then Bishop Paprocki offers advice for confronting these issues through leadership.   Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: Ever Ha...

How do we slow down and enjoy our children? And how can we encourage couples to welcome children? On this episode, Maria Jones, a mom of six, joins us to talk about the blessings of Catholic family life. She also offers advice for raising happy, holy children. One of Nine UK YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@oneofnine Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even...

All too often, pro-lifers focus all their energy on getting rid of abortion. But as long as contraception is used and accepted, abortion won’t go away. Birth control leads directly to abortion. Why is this? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses why contraception and abortion are inherently intertwined. E-book link:  Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Li...

What’s the antidote to euthanasia? Can we use stories? In this episode, Amanda Achtman joins us to discuss the importance of familiarity with death. Our culture offers two responses to death: avoid at all costs or embrace it as an escape. As Catholics, we accept death when it comes naturally, but we never seek it out. By talking about death positively, we can respond to this modern crisis. Amanda&...

Should Catholics donate organs? Isn’t it a heroic life-giving service? Not so fast. While organ donation can be a good thing, it’s often abused. In today’s society, it might be imprudent. On this episode, Michael Vacca from the Christ Medicus Association joins us to talk about ethical questions about organ donation, including: brain death, live donors vs dead donors, organ donation and driver’s li...