What happens to aborted fetuses after a chemical abortion? Most women flush their baby down the toilet. However, our wastewater treatment plants aren't equipped to handle fetal remains.

Teresa Marsano has spent years researching this gruesome topic. On this episode, she shares her findings.

Listen now to learn about this hazard that environmentalists don't want you to know about.

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Last week, President Trump signed an executive order expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Here's the problem: IVF won't fix the fertility crisis.

Besides being expensive and often ineffective, IVF is also morally wrong. During the IVF process, many embryos are killed or frozen. It also harms the couple's marriage.

Thankfully, there are many MORAL alternatives to IVF. Often, these treatments heal the underlying health problem. If President Trump hopes to Make America Healthy Again, it's time to help couples solve the root causes of fertility struggles.

On today's episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why in vitro fertilization is always immoral. He also explains which reproductive technologies are morally licit.

Listen now to discover the REAL answer to America's fertility crisis.

IVF Ethics & Moral Alternatives: In Vitro Fertilization: Ethical Issues | HLI

National Catholic Bioethics Center Information: Summary: Infertility Treatments — The National Catholic Bioethics Center

USCCB Ethical and Religious Directives: ethical-religious-directives-catholic-health-service-sixth-edition-2016-06_0.pdf

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free: | Human Life International (hli.org)

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Chapters:

00:00 What is IVF?

02:19 Moral Issues

07:47 IVF Babies are Still Children of God

09:03 Damage to Marriage Bond

12:51 Is IVF Ever OK?

13:44 Beware the Hard Cases

19:07 Trump's Executive Order

21:16 IVF Violates MAHA's Philosophy

24:44 Tie to Birth Control

31:55 Moral Alternatives

36:44 Four Criteria

43:27 Robotic Sperm Propellors

47:44 Specific Moral Treatments

54:49 Cost Analysis

1:01:11 Pray for Couples

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Last month, President Trump pardoned 23 pro-lifers, who were accused by the Biden Administration of violating the FACE Act.

On this episode, one of these pardoned pro-lifers, Paul Vaughn, joins us to share his story. He describes the FBI's raid on his home, what actually happened at the clinic, and what it was like to receive a presidential pardon.

Paul Vaughn also explains how the Biden Administration weaponized the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act and the Civil Rights Act to target pro-lifers. Hopefully, under President Trump, the FACE Act can be repealed.

Listen now to hear Paul Vaughn's inspiring story of trust in God amidst anti-life lawfare!

Paul Vaughn's Substack: Paul TN Commentary | Paul Vaughn | Substack

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Chapters:

00:00 Meet Paul Vaughn

05:06 Not Inside Clinic

06:17 What is the FACE Act?

08:47 Who Called the Police?

10:35 FBI Raid

16:05 Impact on Family

17:22 What Happened Next

19:39 Never Violated FACE

26:06 Regret?

29:24 House Arrest

32:02 Who Else was Prosecuted?

34:04 Presidential Pardon

38:54 Repeal FACE?

43:24 Gaining an Audience

45:02 Be Bold & Speak Truth

Living the Culture of Life

Is your lifestyle hurting your fertility?

On this episode, Florencia Moynihan, the Catholic Nutritionist, joins us to discuss women's health. As a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Flo has helped so many women reap the health benefits of supporting their bodies through nutrition and exercise.

Flo answers questions like: What are symptoms of hormonal imbalance? What are some practical ways to support my fertility? Should I eat and exercise in sync with my hormonal cycle? How important is sleep for menstrual health? ...and so much more.

Listen now to find out how YOU can best support your health.

Florencia's Website: The Catholic Nutritionist - Holistic Nutrition + Fertility

Flo's Instagram: @thecatholicnutritionist

Listen to her podcast, "Made Good," on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: For the Woman Who Won’t Stop Until Her Beauty Routine is Abortion Free: | Human Life International

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Flo, the Catholic Nutritionist

02:54 What is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner?

05:23 Integrating Spiritual and Physical Health

06:50 Women, Track Your Cycle!

09:22 Relationships with Food

11:28 Birth Control is NOT Care

15:25 How Your Health Impacts Your Family

21:05 Practical Tips

28:44 The 100 Day Effect

32:34 Red Flags to Watch For

36:48 Eating & Exercising with Your Period

39:39 Tips During Pregnancy

44:46 Spiritual Health

49:30 Male Fertility

51:50 Where to Find Flo!

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Joe Jarrell is on a mission: help Catholic men get fit and live authentically. He's worked with men from all backgrounds--single, married, and priests--helping them become confident leaders.

If men aren't stepping up in their personal lives, they're going to struggle to lead. And in today's crisis of masculinity and family life, it's important Catholic men can lead their families and communities.

On today's episode, Joe Jarrell joins us to discuss masculinity and how men can become confident leaders. We unpack the struggles modern Catholic men face, as well as ways to overcome these hurdles. The first step is a strong foundation of healthy fitness, social, and financial habits.

Listen now to discover why fitness and self-confidence is critical to authentic male leadership.

Joe Jarell's Instagram: @joejarell_ on Instagram

Youtube Channel: Joe Jarrell - YouTube

Chapters:

00:00 Meet Joe Jarrell

02:51 Common Struggles

06:33 How Male Insecurity Hurts Families

09:42 Fitness & Masculinity

11:33 Are Catholic Girls Shallow?

13:43 Leadership & Your Spiritual Life

15:27 Boosting Fertility

17:30 Is Self-Development Selfish?

20:01 What Men Need

23:55 Should Priests Work Out?

25:31 Dating Advice

27:39 How Did We Get Here?

33:25 Make Money, Stay Strong

35:49 Exercise as Prayer

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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 the 2025 March for Life, and so much more!

Father also lays out future actions President Trump could take to defend families, such as rescinding NSSM-200 (aka the Kissinger Report). The United States funds population control all around the world. It's time for the depopulation agenda to end.

Listen now to hear all about President Trump's pro-life progress so far!

President Trump's Executive Orders:

Withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO): Withdrawing The United States From The World Health Organization – The White House

Reaffirming Two Sexes: Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism And Restoring Biological Truth To The Federal Government – The White House

Hyde Amendment: Enforcing the Hyde Amendment – The White House

Mexico City Policy: Memorandum for the Secretary of State, the Secretary of Defense, the Secretary of Health and Human Services, the Administrator of the United States for International Development – The White House

Ending "Gender Affirming Care:" Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation – The White House

Ending Transgender Indoctrination in K-12 Schools: Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling – The White House

Chapters:

00:00 Mexico City Policy

04:38 Comparison to 2017

06:38 Funding Freeze

11:47 Planned Parenthood's Funding

17:48 Will the US Stop Funding Birth Control?

22:37 Reaffirming Biological Truth

25:08 2025 March for Life

27:02 Everything Trump has Done

28:17 Geneva Declaration

29:01 Science is on Our Side

32:54 International Impact

36:42 The Kissinger Report

45:29 Narrative Shift

48:30 We Still Need Laws!

56:23 The Biden Administration & the Hyde Amendment

1:00:06 Five Wishes

1:01:27 Why Trump Should Rescind NSSM-200

Living the Culture of Life

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 underlying trauma. Steve explains why some common tactics to get over porn addictions actually don't work well, how to fix the underlying issues, and how fathers can help their kids escape the trap of pornography.

If you're not struggling with pornography, this episode is also for you. We unpack the effect of porn on relationships, both for dating and married couples. Steve explains why "addiction" is an unhelpful term. And we discuss whether or not Catholics and Christians need to talk about pornography more often. 

Listen now to find out how freedom from the grips of porn IS achievable!

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Chapters:

00:00 Steve's Story

06:25 Don't Say Addiction

08:11 Four Common Tactics

10:59 Unique 4-Stage Approach

17:20 Link to Abortion

19:55 Should We Talk About Porn More?

24:20 What Needs Healing?

27:00 Role of Fathers

32:02 Best Way to Love Your Kids

34:46 How Porn Affects Dating

40:20 Broken Sexuality in Marriage

45:55 What People Don't Understand

50:45 You're Not Broken

Living the Culture of Life

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 underlying issue must be fixed.

So, what can priests and bishops do to encourage couples to welcome children? And how do we see this playing out in our world?

Find out by listening to this episode! Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to unpack the role of spiritual fatherhood in fixing the demographic winter.

Free eBook! The demographic winter wasn't an accident. The U.S. Government has been funding depopulation (with your tax dollars!) for decades. Find out more by downloading your free eBook: Uncover the Global Depopulation Project | Human Life International

Fr. Boquet's Spirit & Life article: Russia Initiates a Culture of Life | Human Life International

Living the Culture of Life

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, check out this free eBook: What is Planned Parenthood Hiding from You? | Human Life International (hli.org)

Living the Culture of Life

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!