In this episode of The Pulse Podcast, we share the powerful story behind one of New Zealand’s most overlooked options—adoption.

Charlie’s life began in circumstances many would consider impossible. Conceived in violence and born with a life-threatening heart condition, he was given little chance of survival. Yet today, he is thriving—because one mother chose life, and another family chose to say yes.

Through this deeply personal conversation, we explore the reality of open adoption in New Zealand, the emotional cost and beauty of fostering, and why adoption remains a rarely presented option despite its life-changing impact.

This episode challenges some of the underlying assumptions in today’s culture—particularly the belief that suffering should be avoided at all costs. As Charlie’s adoptive mother reflects, “there are precious jewels to be found in the deep mines of suffering.”

At its heart, this is a story of courage, loss, healing, and hope—and a compelling reminder that even in the most difficult circumstances, good can emerge.

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We’re told euthanasia is about choice.

But what if that choice is shaped by loneliness, pressure, and a lack of real support?

In this episode, we hear from a doctor with years of experience caring for patients at the end of life. Drawing from real conversations and frontline experience, he shares what he’s seen behind closed doors — where requests for assisted dying are often driven by fear of being a burden, isolation, loss of dignity, and gaps in care.

This is not a theoretical debate. It’s a perspective from inside the room — where families, patients, and healthcare professionals are navigating some of the most complex and emotional decisions of life.

Together, we explore:

This episode offers a thoughtful, experience-based perspective on euthanasia and assisted dying — one that challenges common assumptions and invites deeper reflection on care, dignity, and what people truly need at the end of life.

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For the first time, a senior clinician from one of our country’s leading tertiary hospitals speaks out publicly about his direct and impactful experience navigating the complexity and struggle of euthanasia operating inside his workplace. He describes the realities doctors are facing, the pressures inside the system, and the difficult questions being raised within medicine as the practice continues to expand across the country. His account is sobering.

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Alex Penk, Director of the Ethos Alliance, joins Lydia to discuss their important work in protecting the right to freedom of conscience; what conscience is, and what it's protection matters so much when it comes to pro-life issues.

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Bioethics speaker and commentator Brendan Malone joins Lydia to discuss the alarming developments revealed in the latest annual abortion report that was published 2 days ago by the New Zealand Government.

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Researcher Maryanne Spurdle joins Lydia to discuss the growing euthanasia dangers New Zealand is now facing in light of ACT Party MP Todd Stephenson’s private members bill aimed at loosening euthanasia even further. 

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Kate Cormack, Jason Winslade and Brendan Malone discuss the profoundly important topic of death and dying, and why an authentic pro-life culture is one which embraces and prepares us for the reality of death. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate

Jason Winslade and Brendan Malone join us for this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast. In this final episode for 2022 we discuss the year that was, all of the amazing things VFL has acheived over the past 12 months, and some of the awesome things that lie ahead in 2023! ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate

Bob McCoskrie and Brendan Malone join us for this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast. We take a detailed look at the latest NZ abortion stastics, the Labour Government’s new 0800 dial-an-abortion service, and a bizarre piece of pro-abortion cringe from the TVNZ Sunday TV show. ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate

In this month’s episode of the PULSE podcast we speak to Melissa Dobbs, a truly inspirational pro-lifer who is radically transforming New Zealand with a revolution of pro-life love and practical care . ❤️ Support the important pro-life work of Voice for Life at: www.voiceforlife.org.nz/donate