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Living a Culture of Life

Human Life International

Do you ever feel like living out your pro-life values grows trickier by the day?This podcast by Human Life International is here to help! Join us every Thursday for new episodes, where we’ll discuss all things life and family.On this show, we'll:Dive deep into the hot topics: abortion, contraception, euthanasia, IVF, the LGBTQ movement, and so much more.Bring on the experts, so you know you're getting the factsShare inspiring stories from other men and women living a Culture of LifeKeep you

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Actually Helpful Tips for Intentional Dating | Rachel...

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2024/06/27

There's a marriage crisis in today's world. Far fewer young people are getting married and settling down to raise a family. Most people blame this crisis on hookup culture. Others say that young people are putting their careers ahead of marriage. But these aren't the only problems. More and more young people are struggling to navigating dating culture. They want to get married but can't seem to find someone. Rachel Hoover Canto tackles this problem in her new book, "Pretty Good

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Why Catholic Social Doctrine Originates in the Family...

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2024/06/20

The key to reviving society is healing the family. After all, Catholic social doctrine has its origins in family life. So, what does that look like? Why is healing the family the solution to social issues? And how can we accomplish this? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why the family is the fundamental unit of society. If we want to uphold the life and dignity of the human person across all aspects of our culture, we need to begin with the family. Listen now to find out why supporting

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48:32

Same Sex Attraction Can’t Stop You from Following God...

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2024/06/13

It's possible to leave an LGBTQ+ mindset. Hudson Byblow did. Growing up, he experienced same-sex attractions and what would today be called transgender inclinations or feelings of gender nonconformity. Today, he's a Catholic inspirational speaker, who strives to make known the beautiful proposal of the Church, given to all people, to strive to grow in the fullness of virtue, and to strive for virtuous, chaste, and holy relationships.On this episode, Hudson shares his inspirational story of

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42:50

Responding to Same-Sex Attraction Part 2: Loving...

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2024/06/06

Many men and women in today's world identify as LGBTQ+. Christians who want to defend God's plan for marriage sometimes don't know how to respond. How can we lovingly minister to friends or family members while still affirming truth?Christians must learn how to lovingly accompany individuals experiencing same-sex attraction. Fr. Colin Blatchford, Associate Director of Courage International, joins us for two episodes exploring this issue.In the first episode, we discussed Catholic

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Responding to Same-Sex Attraction Part 1: Christian...

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2024/05/30

Many men and women in today's world identify as LGBTQ+. Christians who want to defend God's plan for marriage sometimes don't know how to respond. How can we lovingly minister to friends or family members while still affirming truth? Christians must learn how to lovingly accompany individuals experiencing same-sex attraction. Fr. Colin Blatchford, Associate Director of Courage International, joins us for two episodes exploring this issue. On today's episode, we'll talk about

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Examining Annulment Culture in the Catholic Church

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2024/05/23

There's a crisis of marriage in modern culture, even within the Catholic Church. Marriage rates are down, while annulment rates went up. So, what's going on?In previous episodes, John Clark and Fr. Michael Duesterhaus (a procurator/advocate) both gave their insights about annulment and marriage data. On this episode, they join us for a joint discussion about where we examine annulment culture in the Catholic Church.We also discuss the appeals process and both offer advice for strengthening

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Is Brain Death Risky? Bioethics Expert Explains | Dr....

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2024/05/16

"Brain death," or death determined by neurological criteria, is one way that doctors figure out if a patient has died. This is closely tied to organ donation, as the vast majority of vital organs come from brain dead donors.In this interview with Dr. Joseph Meaney, President of the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), we address common questions about brain death. What does the Catholic Church teach about brain death? What is the medical standard for determining death? Are living

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Finding the Spouse God Wants for You | Fr. Shenan Boquet

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2024/05/09

Marriage is one of the Catholic Church's beautiful vocations. But dating can be confusing. How can young people successfully date and find a spouse? On this episode, Fr. Boquet gives Catholic dating advice for men and women discerning marriage. He also offers advice for husbands and wives who want to foster their children's vocations. We address questions such as: How should young people discern God's Will for their relationship? Are soulmates real? Is settling ok? What are the most

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51:41

Nurturing Catholic Religious Vocations in the Family...

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2024/05/02

Many vocations, including those to the priesthood or religious life, begin in the home. How can parents help foster their children's vocations?On today's episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet shares his vocation story and the role his family played in his discernment. He also shares advice for individuals discerning their vocation.Find out why religious vocations are rooted in Catholic family life by listening to today's episode!Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here:

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Sexual Orientation Can Change through Therapy | Fr....

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2024/04/25

On this episode, Fr. Paul Sullins explains how talk therapy can help individuals manage or reduce same-sex attraction.Many misunderstandings surround Sexual Orientation Change Efforts (SOCE). Some countries and states have laws banning "conversion therapy." These laws include bans on talk therapy for same-sex attraction. They are based on the claim that SOCE increases risk of suicide.Find out the truth about talk therapy, suicide risk, and same-sex attraction.by listening to today's

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53:29

Dignitas Infinita: Addressing Modern Issues with...

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2024/04/18

Human dignity is fundamental to Christian ethics. But what is human dignity? Can it ever be lessened or taken away? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the Dicastery for the Doctrine of Faith's newest document, on human dignity. Dignitas infinita discusses the different kinds of human dignity, as well as its effect on social issues. Find out WHY the Catholic Church condemns abortion, euthanasia, surrogacy, sex-changes, and other hot-button issues. It's critical that Catholics and

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First-wave Feminism Wasn’t as Nice as You Thought |...

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2024/04/11

Most people don’t know about the Marxist, occult, and anti-family trends that became modern feminism.Some people think feminism was hijacked in the 1960s by second-wave feminists. But nearly everyone agrees that the first-wave feminism was good. However, when Dr. Carrie Gress dug into the history of the feminist movement, she realized this isn’t entirely true. Feminism's history is laced with dark, anti-Christian, and occult ideologies. On this episode, Dr. Gress unpacks what she discovered when

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56:28

Exploring Health Impacts of Hookup Culture | Dr. Joe...

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2024/04/04

80% of women don't want casual sex. So, why is hookup culture so popular? How does casual sex affect men and women differently? Often, unmarried women have sex to catch (or keep) a man. But premarital sex actually has the opposite effect. Casual sex disrupts the biological bonding process! And it leads to serious physical and mental health problems. On today's episode, Dr. Joe Malone unpacks the health problems of casual sex. Hookup culture harms mental health. And it destroys relationships

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Forgiveness after "Failed" Abortion Left One Twin Alive

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2024/03/28

What's it like to lose a twin to abortion? That's what happened to Claire Culwell.At just 13-years-old, Claire's mom became pregnant with twins. Claire miraculously survived the D&E abortion procedure, but her twin did not. On this episode, Claire shares her story of surviving abortion, losing a twin, and reconnecting with her birth mother.Resources:Claire's Book: Survivor: An Abortion Survivor's Surprising Story of Choosing Forgiveness and Finding RedemptionClaire's

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Steps to Build a Community that Welcomes People with...

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2024/03/21

How can we create an environment that welcomes people with disabilities? And why is this part of a Culture of Life?Sometimes, parishes struggle to serve individuals with disabilities. But these men and women have so much to offer! It's important that they receive the resources and opportunities needed to thrive within church communities. Mark Bradford is Word on Fire Institute's new Fellow for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities. He also has a son with Down syndrome. On

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The Price of Life: Exploring the Human Cost of Surrogacy

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2024/03/14

What’s the problem with surrogacy? How is it different from adoption? Does the surrogacy industry exploit vulnerable women? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the problems with surrogacy. He also shares his experience in the mission field, where both surrogacy and in vitro fertilization (IVF) are common problems. Often, people assume that these practices serve the family. In reality, surrogacy and IVF abuse the rights of the child, couple, and surrogate mom. It’s important that medical

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A Child’s Future Turns on His Parents’ Marriage | Dr....

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2024/03/07

Why do children require their biological parents’ marriage? How does a couple’s relationship impact their child’s development? Today, many children grow up in broken homes. This often negatively impacts their future. Children thrive within the marriage of their biological parents. So, how can couples help their marriage thrive? How can parents give their children the best environment to grow up in? On this episode, Dr. Patrick Fagan breaks down the rights of children regarding their parents’

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Cultural Pushback Against Euthanasia in Canada |...

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2024/02/29

Why do people get euthanized? And how can we create a culture where euthanasia is unthinkable?Canada's stats are shocking. Since 2016, over 50,000 individuals have died from legal euthanasia and assisted suicide. So, what can we do? Right now, Amanda Achtman is on a mission to end euthanasia in Canada. Through her project Dying to Meet You, Amanda is creating a hopeful, life-affirming alternative to counter cultural despair. Find out more by listening to today’s episode! Please Note: after

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Ukraine Caught Between Russian Guns and U.S. Abortion...

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2024/02/22

How has the war with Russia changed pro-life work in Ukraine? Why is this the best time to promote life and family? And do Americans really understand Ukrainian values?On today's episode, Genia Samborska (HLI's affiliate in Ukraine) and Valentyna Pavsyukova join us for an in-depth discussion about the fight for life and family in Ukraine. Discover Ukraine's conservative values, hear stories of ex-abortionist's profound conversions, and find out how Genia shut down illegal abortion

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Annulments Procurator Tells the Story Behind the Data

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2024/02/15

Why are 90% of annulments granted by the Catholic Church? Can you trust the Tribunal’s decision? Why did annulment numbers increase? Fr. Duesterhaus, a procurator/advocate, has presented many formal cases over the years. On today’s episode, he gives an insider’s look at the annulment process. He also offers insight to the common reasons couples seek annulments. Fr. Michael R. Duesterhaus was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Arlington in 1991. He spent 27 years, Active and Reserves, as a

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