Right to Life of Central California

Right to Life Radio

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This is the podcast for Right to Life of Central California's weekly, pro-life radio show, broadcast every Saturday from 9-10 AM on Power Talk FM 96.7 and AM 1400 in Fresno. Our host (and RLCC executive director) John Gerardi gives all the latest news on the pro-life movement in Fresno, throughout California, and nationally. Subscribe today!

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#146: Former Life Report Co-Host Carrie Guy Shares Her Abortion Story 05.06.2012

Former Life Report co-host Carrie Guy was beloved by many fans. She brought something different to the show, as a youth pastor and a post-abortive pastors kid.  She had to leave the show last year when she had baby, but she's come back for a special episode to share her story that includes having an abortion as a teen, her recovery process later, and ultimately helping other post-abortive women. ...

LISTENER MAIL: "My co-worker thinks life begins at birth. What should I say?" 30.05.2012

Josh Brahm responds to listener mail from a fan who's veterinarian co-worker thinks life begins at birth. Got a question for Josh? Email it to Josh@ProLifePodcast.net.

#145: "Stand Up For Religious Freedom" Rallies. SPECIAL GUESTS: Eric Scheidler & Matt Yonke 30.05.2012

Eric Scheidler, Executive Director of Pro-Life Action League and Matt Yonke, PLAL Communications Director join Josh via Google+ to discuss the HHS mandate and what pro-lifers can do to stand up for religious freedom via public rallies on June 8th. Topics covered: - What is the HHS mandate? - Why should Christians be concerned about it? - Is this issue about religious liberty or contraception acces...

#144: Scott Klusendorf on the State of the Pro-Life Movement 24.05.2012

Scott Klusendorf is a travelling pro-life speaker who interacts with all the big advocacy groups, as well as Pregnancy Care Centers. He has a unique perspective about the position pro-life advocates are in to make their case right now in history, as well as some observations about Right to Life of Central California that he requested to share in a special Life Report episode.

RETRACTION: Ray Comfort Did Not Beg the Question in "180" 24.05.2012

Josh Brahm retracts his argument in a recent Life Report episode that Ray Comfort begged the question during his 180 interviews.

#143: Does the Bible's Silence Justify Abortion? SPECIAL GUEST: Scott Klusendorf 16.05.2012

There are some Christians and even pastors who believe the Bible's silence on abortion means that we should not speak up about the issue. Scott Klusendorf from Life Training Institute deals a devastating blow to this argument. Topics covered: - Should pro-lifers defend their view with Psalm 139, Jeremiah 1:5 and others like it? - A better biblical argument for the pro-life position; - Responding t...

#142: Should Pro-Lifers ALWAYS Vote for the Pro-Life Candidate? SPECIAL GUEST: Scott Klusendorf 10.05.2012

Josh facilitates a discussion with Life Training Institute's Scott Klusendorf and RLCC's Jonathan Keller on pro-life voting principles. Topics discussed include: - the current political reality the pro-life movement is in;  - the different nuances to voting for someone in the Senate, House, and Executive branches; - voting for third-party candidates; - the meaning of the word "pragmatic;" - are al...

#141: Evaluating the "180" Documentary - Part 2 04.05.2012

Josh, Liz and Andrew begin a two-episode discussion of the popular pro-life documentary, "180," by Ray Comfort and Living Waters Publications. The Life Report team discuss both what they liked about the movie, and then they debate the things they didn't like. Topics covered in part two include whether or not Ray Comfort begged the question during his interviews and how pro-lifers should use this m...

#140: Evaluating the "180" Documentary - Part 1 04.05.2012

Josh, Liz and Andrew begin a two-episode discussion of the popular pro-life documentary, "180," by Ray Comfort and Living Waters Publications. The Life Report team discuss both what they liked about the movie, and then they debate the things they didn't like. Topics covered in part one include the value of taking more time with people and allowing them to "put the puzzle together themselves," and...

#139: Why Are Some Pastors Silent About Abortion? SPECIAL GUESTS: Pastor Jim Franklin & Father Larry Toschi 20.04.2012

Josh believes that some church leaders are silent about abortion because of ignorance, fear or apathy. Pastor Jim Franklin, pastor of Cornerstone Church in Fresno and Father Larry Toschi from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bakersfield offer practical advice to pro-life congregants who want to communicate with their church leader about abortion. They close by offering practical advice to pastors on what...

#138: That HHS Mandate. SPECIAL GUESTS: Pastor Jim Franklin & Father Larry Toschi 11.04.2012

Pastor Jim Franklin, pastor of Cornerstone Church in Fresno and Father Larry Toschi from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bakersfield join Josh in the studio to talk about the HHS mandate forcing religious institutions to pay for sterilizations, contraception and the abortifacient drug, "ella."

BONUS: Josh Brahm Interviews Ray Kaczmark, Director of "To Be Born" 05.04.2012

A Catholic film studio called Spirit Juice Studios released a short pro-life film called "To Be Born" last June. If you haven't seen it yet, you can watch it for free at ToBeBorn.com, or click the embedded video below. I had the opportunity to interview Ray Kaczmark, the director of "To Be Born," to ask him some questions about the movie.

#137: CA Senators Want to Let Non-Doctors Perform Surgical Abortions. SPECIAL GUEST: Dr. Linda Halderman 05.04.2012

Assemblywoman Dr. Linda Halderman comes to the studio to discuss a California Senate Bill that would allow non-doctors to perform surgical abortions. Dr. Halderman is a surgeon who can speak with expertise on the problems with the abortion training non-doctors across California have been given for over a year.

#136: Responding to Unusual Pro-Choice Arguments 28.03.2012

Josh, Liz and Andrew have been talking to pro-choice people for years, and every once in a while, they've come across some very unique arguments. We discuss how pro-lifers should respond when they come across arguments like these: "How do you know you're human?" "If I have a tie, and giving you this tie will save your life, I still don't have any obligation to give you this tie." "Personhood begin...

#135: "Should Pro-Lifers Have Pro-Choice Friends?" SPECIAL GUEST: Steve Wagner 29.02.2012

During a recent episode of Life Report, Liz and Andrew became concerned by Josh's statement that he has "pro-choice friends." Steve Wagner joins the show via Skype to talk about whether pro-life people should have pro-choice friends. What about people that say they're "pro-life" but in action are effectively pro-choice?

BONUS: Josh Interviews Steven Ertelt of LifeNews.com 14.02.2012

We've interviewed Steven Ertelt from LifeNews.com before, but this time Steven came into the studio to discuss the state of the pro-life movement in 2012, personhood bills, and voting principles. Ertelt also gives us an exclusive on a very significant change in Steven's personal life.

#134: Chicago Tribune Uncovers Abortion Reporting Controversy 10.02.2012

Josh has been doing research and making calls to experts about the front page Chicago Tribune story that there are thousands of unreported abortions in Illinois. After explaining what's going on, Josh has some questions for pro-choice people to consider, as well as a warning to pro-lifers about how NOT to use this story.

UPDATED JOSH BRAHM SERMON: "Ignorance, Fear and Apathy: 3 Problems the Church Faces in Confronting Abortion" 30.01.2012

This is the recording of a sermon Josh preached on January 22, 2012 at Free Grace Church in Clovis. After presenting three questions that Christians can answer to bring moral and theological clarity to the abortion issue, Josh takes a hard look at the main reasons that many Christians remain silent on the abortion issue, and how a proper understanding of the Gospel resolves all three of them. Josh...

#133: Should Pro-Lifers Boycott the Relay for Life? 17.01.2012

Many people donate money to the American Cancer Society through their annual Relay for Life events. But the ACS funnels some of that money to killing human embryos for stem cell research. Should this fact cause pro-life people to donate to alternative cancer organizations? Josh thinks so, but Liz and Andrew disagree. Watch the biggest internal debate from Life Report season one.

#132: Bad Pro-Life Video Mocks Scarlett Johansson / Donald Trump's Pro-Life Views 04.01.2012

Topic 1: Satirical Pro-Life Video Depicts Scarlett Johansson in KKK Robe for Promoting Planned Parenthood The Life Report team discusses this question: assuming for sake of argument that PP is in fact a racist organization, is it wise for pro-lifers to make satirical videos like this? Why or why not? Topic 2: Donald Trump's Pro-Life Views are Grounded in Irrelevance The Life Report team explains w...

#131: "I'm Friends with a Future Stem Cell Scientist" 07.12.2011

Listener Mail: 1: "Should we use a different word than 'abortion,' because that word can also refer to a natural miscarriage?" 2: "One of my friends at school is planning on becoming an embryonic stem cell research scientist. Is there a unique way you would discuss the issue of life with an abortionist or a stem cell researcher?" Includes a discussion on whether you should ever end a friendship wi...

#130: Do Emotional Appeals = Logical Fallacies? 27.10.2011

Trent Horn, Director of Youth Outreach with Project Defending Life joins the show via phone to discuss whether emotionally appealing arguments are automatically fallacious. Josh and Trent have both recently been countered by debaters who immediately object whenever they make an argument that pulls on peoples heartstrings. Certainly some appeals to emotion are fallacious, but are all of them? What...

#129: Is Planned Parenthood Racist? 13.10.2011

Jay Watts from Life Training Institute join the Life Report team via Skype for a round table discussion on whether modern day Planned Parenthood is actually a racist organization. Jay offers a brief biography on Margaret Sanger and the two most significant events in her life. In response to the question of whether Sanger was racist, Jay responds that "racist" is too limiting a term for her. Also d...

BONUS: Josh Brahm Interviews Ray Comfort about "180" 13.10.2011

The pro-life community has been buzzing for a week now about the "180" documentary. If you haven't seen it yet, you can watch it for free at 180Movie.com. I had the opportunity to interview Ray Comfort, the author and filmmaker behind "180," to ask him some questions about the movie. Questions: 1: Ray, how did you come up with the idea for "180?" 2: Was the hidden camera footage legal? 3: What are...

#128: Do Pro-Lifers REALLY Believe the Unborn Are Persons? 09.09.2011

Josh starts the show with a quick rant about annoying people who nitpick other people's language that aren't "pro-life" enough. As you can guess, this happened to him recently. Afterwards the Life Report team discusses something Justice For All Director David Lee said during Josh's interview with him. David said that "everybody is a little bit pro-choice." Is this true? Do pro-life people REALLY b...

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