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College campuses all over the United States host an annual "Sex Week" focused on topics surrounding sex, gender, and sexuality. The week is typically linked to the local Planned Parenthood.

One organization, The Guiding Star Project, recognizes the deeply harmful impact of "Sex Week" as well as the link between this event and abortion.

Today, Caitlin Bostrom from The Guiding Star Project joins the show to discuss how their "Women's Health Week" is a healthy alternative to "Sex Week".

Resources from this episode:

The Guiding Star Project - website

Women's Health Week - website

Contact Caitlin about Women's Health Week - email

Controversy surrounding "Sex Week" - article

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"I'm against abortion except in cases of..."

Rape? Incest? The life of the mother?

What about in cases where giving birth to the child would make the mother's life more difficult due to school? Family? Her career?

...are any exceptions legitimate?

Aimee Murphy from Rehumanize International joins the show today to discuss her personal experience with one of these "hard cases" and how her experience actually formed her pro-life convictions.

Mentioned in this episode:

Rehumanize International - website

The Consistent Life Ethic - link

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What if the mom is poor?

What if the mom is homeless?

What if having this child drives the family into poverty?

Today, hear from guest Michele Sterlace-Accorsi from Feminists Choosing Life of New York about growing up experiencing poverty and homelessness and how her childhood formed her passion for defending life at all stages.

Mentioned in this episode:

Feminists Choosing Life of New York - website

Erika Bachiochi - link

Guttmacher Institute: Reasons U.S. Women Have Abortions: Quantitative and Qualitative Perspectives - link

Guttmacher Institute: Induced Abortion in the United States (September 2019 Fact Sheet) - link

Feminists for Life of America - website

Choice42 - website

Dr. Laura Lederer of Global Centurion (fighting human trafficking) - website

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Have you ever felt like you weren't doing enough to build a culture of life?

Have you ever been frustrated by the seemingly limited options to save lives in your community?

Have you struggled to keep motivated in the midst of struggle?

Hear from weDignify Student Mentor, Kavanaugh Kohls, on how he has persevered in keeping committed to the pro-life cause while inspiring others to do the same.

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Have you ever been fearful of what someone might think of you because of your pro-life beliefs?

Have you ever shied away from disagreeing with someone because you don't want them to think you hate them?

Today, weDignify's Executive Director, Kevin Grillot, is guest-hosting to discuss why conflict is good and how to overcome these thoughts to speak Truth with guest Rich Baker of Mauck & Baker in Chicago.

Additional information:

Lawyers for Jesus - link

Mauck and Baker - link

Justice Kennedy's "Mystery of Life" passage from Planned Parenthood vs Casey - link

Learn about the March for Life Chicago Convention presented by weDignify!

2 invitations.

1 life saved.

Hundreds impacted!

Several guests join the show today to discuss:

- A weDignify student's perspective on the 2019 weDignify Conference

- The 2020 March for Life Chicago and Convention

- How college students react to weDignify in the first weeks of the semester

...and more!

Mentioned in this episode:

- Celebrate Life! with weDignify - link

- March for Life Chicago Convention presented by weDignify - link

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On September 14, 2019, news broke that the bodies of more than 2,000 aborted babies were found in Illinois. When taken full account, a total of 2,246 babies' bodies were discovered in the garage of deceased abortionist Dr. Ulrich Klopfer.

What happened?

What will happen to the remains of these children?

What can we do?

Mary Hallan FioRito, JD joins the show today to discuss the investigation, developments since the bodies were discovered, and how we can act to dignify their lives.

Information mentioned in the show:

CBS Chicago - More Than 2,200 Medically Preserved Fetal Remains Found After Death Of Well Known Abortion Doctor - https://chicago.cbslocal.com/2019/09/13/more-than-2200-medically-preserved-fetal-remains-found-after-death-of-will-county-doctor/?fbclid=IwAR2WY9iQrDTAec4LGIMlLmUtKHXSH67gNvvLvXtptFN8KSvFPhyU_9eqmfY

New York Times - More Than 2,200 Preserved Fetuses Found at Property of Dead Doctor, Officials Say - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/09/14/us/dr-ulrich-klopfer-fetal-remains.html

Washington Examiner - Remains of more than 2,200 unborn children discovered in Illinois home of dead abortion doctor - https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/remains-of-more-than-2-200-fetuses-discovered-in-home-of-late-illinois-abortion-doctor

Washington Post - Indiana lawmakers seek probe of ex-abortion doctor's clinics - https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/indiana-lawmakers-seek-probe-of-ex-abortion-doctors-clinics/2019/09/16/22dee1c0-d893-11e9-a1a5-162b8a9c9ca2_story.html?fbclid=IwAR36c9vHBdlOrsIklIcCRVlihYTAPkmMPqBtJAQCxS1zmcO5vbfuM_1eky0&noredirect=on

WNDU - Indiana Right to Life and Allen County Right to Life news conference - https://www.facebook.com/16NewsNow/videos/477586693093450/

Facebook - PRESS CONFERENCE - September 19, 2019 - FETAL REMAINS DISCOVERED - https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1092617200934443

Washington Post - Abortion doctor had more than 2,000 fetal remains at his home. Authorities need help investigating. - https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/09/20/abortion-doctor-had-more-than-fetal-remains-his-home-authorities-hope-women-linked-them-will-help/

Indy Star - All 2,246 fetal remains found in Illinois home came from Indiana, Curtis Hill says - https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2019/09/20/fetal-remains-will-county-ulrich-klopfer-curtis-hill/2383926001/

Christian Post - Is abortionist Ulrich Klopfer who hoarded 2,246 dead babies in his garage an outlier? - https://www.christianpost.com/news/klopfer-is-abortionist-who-hoarded-2246-dead-babies-in-his-garage-an-outlier.html

Family Council - Some Details Emerge Regarding 2,246 Aborted Babies Found at Abortionist's Home - https://familycouncil.org/?p=18560

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We've all heard the phrase "adoption is an option!" but have you ever successfully helped an expectant mother consider adoption for her child?

Most pro-lifers are afraid of saying the wrong thing or that simply by suggesting adoption, she will be pushed even more toward abortion.

Today, Heather Featherston, the director of Lifetime Adoption, joins the show to help us understand:

- common reasons women don't consider adoption - what options women have within adoption - the worst things we can say to a woman about adoption - the best things to say in order to help someone consider adoption

Resources mentioned:

- Lifetime Adoption - website

- Book: So I Was Thinking About Adoption… download for free at www.FreeAdoptionBook.com

- Mobile App: Open Adoption. Available in Google Play and App Store. Learn more here: https://adoptionoptionapp.com/

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Understandably, the pro-life movement focuses a lot of energy on expectant mothers: helping them choose life, prepare for the birth of their child, and walking the journey of motherhood with them.

But what about the dads?

What about these men who have the greatest influence over her decision to choose life or choose abortion?

Today, we talk about why empowering men to be dads is one of the most crucial actions we can take in saving lives.

Our guest is Todd Reinschmidt of the Rookie Dads program at Pregnancy Solutions in Venice, FL.

Resources:

- Pregnancy Solutions - website

- Rookie Dads program - website

- CareNet study shows that 38% of women say the father of the baby was the most influential on their abortion decision - link

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How does someone go from very little involvement in college to working full-time in the pro-life movement?

Why would a young man pursue a non-traditional career?

What kind of sacrifice does a role like this require?

All this and more in today's interview with weDignify's newest Campus Mentor: Micah Ventura!