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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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How to Build a Pro-Life Parish: Practical Guidance...

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2026/01/29

Have you ever wished your parish were more intentionally pro-life, but you weren’t sure what steps to take? Or perhaps you’re a priest looking for practical ways to help your parish to truly live out the Culture of Life, and you’re wondering where to begin. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses ways to form a truly pro-life parish. Drawing on decades of pastoral experience and his work with parishes around the world, Fr. Boquet shares practical strategies for engaging parishioners, forming

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40:58

Foreign Aid, Population Control, and the Fight for...

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2026/01/22

What happens when foreign aid collides with culture, faith, and the dignity of human life?Emil Hagamu, Regional Director for Human Life International in Anglophone Africa and Country Director of Pro-Life Tanzania, shares firsthand insight from over 22 African nations on the realities of defending life, family, and culture.Emil explains how USAID and other Western-funded organizations have supported vital infrastructure like schools, roads, and healthcare—while simultaneously promoting contraception,

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47:12

Hyde Amendment Explained: Federal Abortion Funding,...

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2026/01/15

Fr. Shenan Boquet explains how the Hyde Amendment limits federal abortion funding and why pro‑lifers see it as a cornerstone of U.S. pro‑life policy.What is the Hyde Amendment — and why is it back in the news?In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to discuss this bipartisan federal policy that has prevented taxpayer funding of abortion for nearly 50 years. With recent comments from President Donald Trump raising questions about “flexibility” around Hyde, this conversation explains:What the Hyde

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58:04

The European Union's Push for Global Abortion: Samoa...

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2026/01/08

Luis Martinez, HLI's Director for Intergovernmental Organizations and Diplomatic Missions breaks down the Samoa Agreement—a massive international treaty between the European Union and African, Caribbean, and Pacific nations.With 106 countries involved and impacts lasting 20 years, this agreement could shape global policy on abortion, sexual and reproductive rights, gender ideology, and UN voting power for decades to come.Luis Martinez gives a clear recap of the Samoa Agreement’s dangers, updates

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66:29

What 2026 Holds for Life & Family: Fr. Boquet on...

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2026/01/01

What does 2026 hold for the pro-life movement—both in the U.S. and around the world?In this New Year’s episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet reflects on pro-life victories and challenges in 2025 and to look ahead at the critical battles shaping 2026.Fr. Boquet discusses:The impact of the Trump administration on foreign aid, USAID, and the United NationsA global shift in momentum on gender ideology and trans policiesThe growing conversations around IVF, surrogacy, and human traffickingAssisted suicide laws

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50:49

Christmas Doesn't End on the 25th: Exploring the...

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2025/12/25

Christmas doesn’t end on December 25—and the Catholic Church has always taught this!In this special Christmas episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explores the deep spiritual meaning of the Christmas Octave and why Catholics are called to celebrate Christmas for eight full days—and beyond.We discuss:What the Christmas Octave is and where it comes fromThe difference between the Christmas Octave and Christmas SeasonHow the Incarnation reveals the dignity of the human personThe feasts of St. Stephen, St. John

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41:19

Protecting Africa’s Youth: The Hidden Cost of Western...

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2025/12/18

In today's episode, Monica Gatsi and Veronica Chawasemerwa, long-time HLI missionaries working in Zimbabwe, join us to discuss their mission to bring chastity education to youth in rural villages.Zimbabwe’s youth are increasingly targeted by well-funded Western organizations that offer humanitarian aid—such as textbooks, clean water, and food—while simultaneously promoting contraception, abortion, and anti-family ideologies. We discuss how poverty forces schools to accept aid with strings

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56:25

China’s Population Crisis: A Self-Imposed Problem...

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2025/12/11

Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses China’s severe birth rate crisis and why efforts to reverse population decline are failing. Drawing from decades of pro-life work, Fr. Boquet connects China’s demographic collapse to deep cultural, moral, and structural issues also seen across Western nations.The conversation explores the legacy of China’s one-child policy, the rise of IVF as a proposed “solution” to infertility and low birth rates, and the shared misconceptions driving U.S. and Chinese policymakers. Fr

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52:22

The Crisis of Modernity & the Cure of Tradition |...

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2025/12/04

In this episode, Austin Peck joins us to unpack his conversion to the Catholic faith, his reflections on truth, culture, and modernity, and the new project from the creators of Mass of the Ages entitled Discover Tradition.Austin Peck shares how a 15-year search for truth led him from evangelical Protestantism into the Catholic Church. He describes filming Holy Week in Spain, where Catholic tradition is “woven into the culture” through ancient confraternities, dramatic processions, penitential

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53:09

Global Pro-Life Victories in 2025 | Michelle Francis

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2025/11/27

In today’s Thanksgiving episode, Michelle Francis, HLI's Mission Network Manager, joins us for a powerful look back at global pro-life wins in 2025.Michelle shares firsthand updates from HLI missionaries across Africa, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Ukraine, highlighting major achievements in chastity education, seminary formation, crisis pregnancy support, and intergovernmental advocacyKey Topics Covered:Expansion of chastity and character-formation programs across AfricaPersonal stories,

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30:54

Stopping Divorce in the Philippines & Restoring Hope...

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2025/11/20

Dr. Ligaya Acosta, HLI's Regional Director for Asia and Oceania, discusses the growing push to legalize divorce in the Philippines.Right now, the Philippines is facing immense pressure from Western governments, foreign-funded NGOs, and pro-divorce activists to legalize divorce. On this episode, Dr. Ligaya Acosta explains why the Filipino people overwhelmingly reject divorce, how outside money drives the agenda, and what’s really happening inside the nation’s political system.Dr. Ligaya Acosta

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32:07

Hope and Unity in a Time of Crisis: Fr. Giordano on...

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2025/11/13

Fr. Francesco Giordano, Regional Director for Human Life International in Europe, discusses Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, his unique background, and what his leadership could mean for the Catholic Church, life, and family in today’s divided world.Fr. Giordano shares touching stories of his encounters with Pope Leo—both as a cardinal and as pope—and reflects on his humility, attentiveness, and deep understanding of the Church’s global mission.Key Topics Discussed:Fr. Giordano’s first meeting with Pope Leo

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28:05

Censored for Defending Families: The Shocking Case...

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2025/11/06

In this powerful episode, Mario Rojas, HLI's Regional Director for Latin America, discusses a stunning real-world case of censorship and faith under fire.Earlier this year, one of HLI's missionaries in Latin America was accused of “hate speech” simply for giving a pro-life talk on authentic sexual education — one that promotes abstinence before marriage and respect for life. Mario shares how radical feminist groups tried to silence the message, how the Church and legal experts stood firm,

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67:19

Spiritual Warfare Explained: Inside the Battle for...

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2025/10/30

In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the Catholic understanding of spiritual warfare—the ongoing struggle between good and evil that every believer faces. Drawing on Scripture, the saints, and his global pro-life mission experience, Fr. Boquet explains how the devil attacks individuals, marriages, and the Church—and how to stand firm through prayer, confession, and the Eucharist.Key Topics:Definition and meaning of spiritual warfareUnderstanding temptations as spiritual attacksCommon

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80:51

Understanding Evangelium Vitae: JPII's Message to the...

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2025/10/23

Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to explore St. John Paul II’s 1995 encyclical Evangelium Vitae (The Gospel of Life). He explains why the document remains a foundational guide for the Catholic Church and the global pro-life movement 30 years later. Fr. Boquet explains how John Paul II prophetically identified modern confusion about freedom and autonomy as the roots of the “culture of death.”Listeners will learn how Evangelium Vitae connects issues such as abortion, contraception, euthanasia, gender

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57:57

The Philippines’ Battle Against Divorce: What’s at...

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2025/10/16

Divorce remains illegal in just two countries worldwide: the Philippines and Vatican City. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains the ongoing campaign to legalize divorce in the Philippines and why this debate goes far beyond one nation. Discover how the breakdown of marriage affects culture, governance, and the common good—and why the state must defend the sanctity of family life.Father Boquet explains:Why the Catholic Church and the Filipino people are resisting efforts to legalize

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53:27

Natural Family Planning vs Contraception: Catholic...

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2025/10/09

In this episode, we sit down with Fr. Shenan Boquet to explore the Catholic Church’s teachings on Natural Family Planning (NFP) and contraception. Building on last week’s discussion about marriage, Fr. Boquet clarifies how NFP cooperates with God’s natural design, while contraception disrupts the marital act.Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the moral principles, theology of the body, and practical guidance that help Catholic couples live a faithful and fruitful love.In the first episode

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Marriage as a Reflection of God's Love: Catholic...

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2025/10/02

Have you ever wondered why the Catholic Church condemns contraception? And if contracepting is immoral, why are couples allowed to use Natural Family Planning (NFP)? This is a hot button issue for many modern Catholics. So, we've prepared a two-part series to help you understand the Catholic Church's teaching on marriage, contraception, and NFP.In order to understand why contraception is immoral but NFP is allowed, you must first understand what the Catholic Church teaches about marriage

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New UN Report Exposes the Dark Side of Surrogacy...

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2025/09/25

The surrogacy industry is projected to explode from $14.95 billion in 2023 to nearly $100 billion by 2033—but at what cost to women and children?On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks a groundbreaking United Nations report by Special Rapporteur Reem Alsalem, which condemns and exposes the surrogacy industry.The report exposes how commercial and so-called “altruistic” surrogacy exploit women, commodify children, and fuel human trafficking—calling the practice a form of modern slavery and

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64:25

The Untold History of the FDA’s Abortion Pill...

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2025/09/18

What REALLY happened when the FDA approved the abortion pill?Obviously, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) should never have approved a drug intended to kill an innocent preborn child. However, real-world data shows that the abortion pill also poses serious health risks for the mother as well.Pro-abortion advocates claim to care about women's health. So, how did such a dangerous drug ever receive FDA approval?Today’s episode dives into a complex and eye-opening investigation into the

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