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 suggestions for pro-life strategies going forward. It’s important that we form a culture that welcomes new life and offers support for moms. 

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

01:00 Impact of state laws

02:30 What could we do under Roe?

04:35 Successful pro-life efforts

05:55 Post-Dobbs success

07:08 How many babies were saved?

08:38 Texas Heartbeat Act

10:03 Increased pro-abortion laws?

12:03 Will women circumvent laws?

13:36 Most effective pro-life laws?

15:19 Other things to do

16:21 How effective are pro-birth policies?

17:46 Positive vision for motherhood

18:25 International inspiration

20:15 Going forward?

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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 to abortion.

So, what should parents do?

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why parents must reclaim their role in sex-ed. This is an important part of a child’s education. Fr. Boquet also offers advice for parents and explains what’s at stake in America with the current sex-ed situation.

Spirit and Life: Unnatural Sex Education & Its Deadly Consequences | Human Life International (hli.org)

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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 talks about the challenges confronting pro-lifers in Central and South America.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:43 How did you get involved with HLI?

03:09 Where was Jesus baptized in the Jordan River?

04:36 Change of heart at Medjugorje

05:19 A true Catholic must....

06:21 Becoming an HLI affiliate

07:52 Which countries are you in charge of?

08:55 How HLI Spain saves babies in Latin America

10:27 Situations of life and death

11:43 "I can take you to my boss"

14:00 LGBTQ misinformation and other challenges

17:14 When does life begin?

20:10 Favorite part of pro-life mission work?

22:01 What do you want for your kids?

23:03 Relationships and torn baggage

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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 woman.

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:45 How should we respond?

02:15 Start with human dignity

04:09 Example of cereal boxes

05:55 Boycott list

09:23 Bud Light

11:20 People are waking up!

12: 35 Engage with your community

14:40 Dealing with books in libraries

18:05 Move away from labels!

20:03 Helping people who struggle with same-sex attraction

26:55 Everyone needs community & friends

30:06 There's no shame in talking about this!

31:58 Filters are important

34:15 Get involved!

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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 cancer. The younger the girl, the more dangerous the pill is. 

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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's important that adults are equipped to help rising generations preserve Western culture.

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00:00 intro

01:34 Rome library

04:03 Pro-life challenges

06:00 Cultural change

07:20 Kindling pro-life change

09:08 Western vs. post-Soviet countries

11:17 Importance of language

12:44 Hope for Gen Z

14:14 Philosophy matters

16:45 Books to read

18:25 Duties of adults

19:20 An article a day keeps heresy away

19:53 Favorite mission story

23:00 Be seekers of truth

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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 respond to these 3 ideas, you can address many problems in America’s current society. 

Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: Ever heard that contraception is the best way to stop abortions? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:48 Why start the Ruth Institute?

01:54 Kids need their parents

03:35 Dismantling family

05:44 Why Ruth?

07:09 3 big ideas of Sex Revolution

09:30 Kids will be fine

11:22 Already redefined marriage

13:52 Gender ideology and feminism

16:09 Sex roles

17:00 Gnostic cult

18:21 Master 3 ideas!

19:13 Problems with daycare

20:56 It's not all your fault

22:15 Pedophilia and Sexual Revolution

24:20 Redefine childhood

27:43 Predators paradise

29:00 Domino effect

32:07 Non-stop propaganda

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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!

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet Dr. Ligaya!

00:30 Used to promote birth control

02:14 Contraception is not safe

04:21 Pro-life missionary for HLI

05:28 Conversion story from mission field!

08:43 Lack of catechesis

09:33 Science & Faith

10:50 Biggest challenges

15:00 Clergy, chastity, counseling

16:25 Papua New Guinea

18:56 Ask God for grace

19:41 Mission story

21:28 New trainings for new leaders

22:30 Thank you message to our donors!

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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. By cultivating a healthy relationship with your children, and by fostering certain virtues, you can prepare your children to say NO to pornography.

Lynn’s book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Porn-Free-Decrease-Demand-Pornography/dp/0966106687/

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Chapters:

00:00 Intro

00:37 Why'd you write your book?

03:22 Raise kids immune to porn

04:27 Stats

05:54 Abortion and porn

06:49 Not a private issue

08:12 No phone!

09:58 Virtual reality danger

10:58 Signs/symptoms

14:42 Helpful organizations for parents

15:28 Pornified look

16:29 Divorce over porn?

18:04 Affirmation!

19:07 Home enviroment

20:50 Dangers of porn

21:54 Tell your kid...

23:00 Less awkward

25:04 10 virtues

29:30 Redemption!

30:54 Soothe yourself (w/out porn)

32:50 How to respond if you don't watch porn

35:25 Prayer

35:44 Lynn's offer

36:24 Biological design

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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 reversal uses a natural hormone, progesterone, to protect the embryo from the deadly effects of mifepristone. It’s a safe and effective way to reverse chemical abortions.

https://stenoinstitute.org/

https://abortionpillreversal.com/

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Chapters

00:00 Intro

00:52 2nd reversal ever

05:00 Safety of progesterone & reversal

05:45 No birth defects

06:33 How chemical abortion works

07:26 Incomplete abortion vs. survival rate

10:04 Reversal stories

12:26 Babies saved & reasons for abortion

14:43 How the hotline works

16:08 Progesterone doses & procedure

16:55 How RU-486 reversal works

19:08 Why no FDA approval is OK

21:46 How mifepristone got FDA approved

22:37 Success rate & timeframe

23:30 Most rewarding part?

24:20 Uptick in reversals?

25:30 Chemical abortion risk: ectopic pregnancy

26:36 Chemical abortion risk: RH negative moms

28:26 Spread the word!

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