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Living a Culture of Life
Struggling to navigate today’s culture as a pro-life Christian or Catholic? Living a Culture of Life, the official podcast of Human Life International, equips you with truth, clarity, and practical guidance to defend life, strengthen your family, and live your faith boldly.
New episodes every Thursday tackle today’s most urgent life issues—from abortion, the abortion pill, IVF, contraception, and euthanasia, to gender ideology, same-sex attraction, pornography, and the global depopulation…
Episodes
Living a Culture of LifeWhy Does the Catholic Church Oppose Socialism? | Fr. Shenan Boquet
Why does the Catholic Church oppose socialism? And what does Catholic social teaching say about socialism, capitalism, poverty, and the family? In this episode…
Living a Culture of LifeConceived in Rape: Finding Healing and Identity in Christ: Anne Farrens’ Story
What does it mean to find your identity in Christ after trauma, abortion, and years of believing you are unworthy of love? In this episode of Living a Culture…
Living a Culture of LifePope Leo Challenges Euthanasia in France: What He Said
Pope Leo on euthanasia, assisted suicide, and the dignity of every human life. In his visit to France, the Holy Father challenged the growing acceptance of…
Living a Culture of LifeCan Catholics Get Religious Exemptions for Abortion-Tainted Vaccines? | Yvonne Bontkowski
The Vatican did not say Catholics MUST take vaccines made with aborted fetal cells. Here's what the Church actually teaches about conscience, religious…
Living a Culture of LifePenitents of Love: God's Mercy and Reparation After Abortion | Theresa Bonopartis
What happens after abortion? For many women, the effects can last for years—even decades. But the story does not have to end in shame and despair. In this…
Living a Culture of LifeMental Illness, Moral Culpability & the Lindsay Clancy Case | Fr. Francesco Giordano
What can Catholic moral teaching help us understand about the Lindsay Clancy case? In this episode, Colleen Maxwell speaks with Fr. Francesco Giordano about…
Living a Culture of LifeHow to Talk to Your Kids About Sex Without Harming Innocence | Coleen Kelly Mast
How can Catholic parents teach chastity and purity at home — without destroying their children's innocence? Coleen Kelly Mast, author, speaker, and host of…
Living a Culture of LifeCan Catholics be Cremated? And Other Post-Death Questions (Ep. 6)
Can Catholics be cremated? What does the Catholic Church teach about cremated remains, Catholic funerals, and burial? In this final episode of our End-of-Life…
Living a Culture of LifeLast Rites vs Anointing of the Sick: What Catholics Should Know When a Loved One is Dying (Ep. 5)
What are the Last Rites — and when should you call a priest before a loved one dies? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet walks through Catholic spiritual care…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat You Need to Know About DNRs, Hospice & Advance Directives (Ep. 4)
Can Catholics sign a do-not-resuscitate order, a living will, or an advance directive? Who should hold durable power of attorney? And how do you evaluate…
Living a Culture of LifeWhen Can Catholics Stop Life Support? Ventilators, Pacemakers & Feeding Tubes (Ep. 3)
What does the Catholic Church teach about stopping medical treatment at the end of life? When is it morally permissible to withdraw a ventilator or pacemaker?…
Living a Culture of LifeCan Catholics Use Morphine for Pain Management? | End of Life Ethics (Ep. 2)
Can Catholics use morphine for pain relief at the end of life? Fr. Shenan Boquet explains the Church's teaching on pain management, palliative care, and…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat Guides Catholic End-of-Life Decisions? A Foundation for Every Family (Ep. 1)
Many faithful Catholics will eventually face end-of-life decisions, whether for a parent, a spouse, or themselves. Before we get into specific questions like…
Living a Culture of LifeIVF Is Not Ethical—And It Doesn't Cure Underlying Fertility Issues | Dr. Monique Ruberu
IVF is not ethically acceptable—and it doesn't actually treat the underlying causes of infertility. In this episode, pro-life OB-GYN Dr. Monique Ruberu…
Living a Culture of LifeChristian Hope Through Infertility: Grief, Prayer, Marriage & God's Presence
Infertility can leave couples grieving a child they longed to welcome, questioning God in prayer, and struggling to carry the pain together in marriage. This…
Living a Culture of LifeFamiliaris Consortio: Will John Paul II's Vision Guide Pope Leo XIV's Marriage Synod?
Pope Leo XIV has called a new Synod on Marriage and Family — and the key to understanding it starts with Familiaris consortio, St. John Paul II's landmark…
Living a Culture of LifeAmerica at 250: The Untold Stories of Catholic Heroes Who Helped Build the Nation
As America's 250 celebrations begin, most people can name Washington, Jefferson, and Franklin — but almost no one knows the Catholics who helped build this…
Living a Culture of LifeTheology of the Body and Humanae Vitae: St. John Paul II's Blueprint for Catholic Marriage (Part 3)
How does Pope St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body help us understand marriage, family life, fertility, and the enduring wisdom of Humanae Vitae? In this…
Living a Culture of LifeTheology of the Body: Love, Lust & the Resurrection of the Body (Part 2)
In this second installment of our Theology of the Body series, Adolfo Castañeda continues exploring the teachings of Pope St. John Paul II by unpacking Cycles…
Living a Culture of LifeTheology of the Body Explained: God's Original Plan for Man and Woman (Part 1)
What was God's original plan for man and woman — before sin changed everything? In Part 1 of this series, Human Life International's Adolfo Castañeda breaks…
Living a Culture of LifeCan Obergefell Be Overturned? Josh Wood (Them Before Us) on Marriage, Parenthood & Child Rights
What if the Supreme Court's 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision could be reversed — and why should every Christian and pro-life advocate care? Josh Wood…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Abortion Pill Crisis: How Mail-Order Mifepristone Is Undermining Pro-Life Laws
Abortion pills are now being mailed directly into pro-life states — and the dangers to women's health are being ignored. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet…
Living a Culture of LifeWhen a Family Member Chooses IVF: What Catholics Can Do | Fr. Boquet
What should Catholics do when a family member chooses IVF? Can you attend an IVF baby shower? How do you love someone while upholding Church teaching on IVF…
Living a Culture of LifeWhy So Many Divorced Catholics Fall Away from the Church — And How We Can Respond
Is there a place for divorced Catholics in the Catholic Church? Many people feel overlooked or unsure where to turn — and almost no one talks about what the…
Living a Culture of LifeCatholic Marriage Crisis: How to Save Your Marriage (Reaching Couples Before Divorce)
Is your Catholic marriage in crisis? Are you wondering what the Church teaches about separation and divorce — or whether your marriage relationship can still…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat Makes Catholic Education Unique? John DeJak on Forming Saints & Leaders
What makes Catholic education different from other forms of education? And what are the greatest challenges facing Catholic education in our country today? In…
Living a Culture of LifeInfertility Journey: Catholic Bioethics of IVF and Restorative Medicine Explained
If you or someone you love is struggling with infertility, this episode offers hope, clarity, and guidance. Dr. Joseph Meaney, senior ethicist at the National…
Living a Culture of LifeI Survived TWO Abortion Attempts: Forgiveness & Healing w/ Denisha Workizer
Denisha Workizer’s story is one of the most powerful and eye-opening testimonies you will ever hear. In this episode, Denisha shares how she discovered at age…
Living a Culture of LifeWhy Divine Mercy Matters in a Culture of Death | Fr. Shenan Boquet
In this Easter Octave episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to unpack the profound meaning of the Divine Mercy devotion—and why it is relevant today. Rooted in…
Living a Culture of LifeRaising 10 Adopted Children: Parenting Advice from Dr. Ray Guarendi
Are you considering adoption—or unsure if it’s right for your family? In this episode, clinical psychologist and father of 10 adopted children, Dr. Ray…
Living a Culture of LifeFeeding Tubes & End-of-Life Ethics | Lessons from the Terri Schiavo Case
What happened in the Terri Schiavo case—and why does it still matter today? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses one of the most pivotal end-of-life…
Living a Culture of LifeIs Europe Undermining Pro-Life Laws? The Rise of Abortion Tourism
In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to break down a major development in Europe: a new European Union decision that could expand abortion tourism…
Living a Culture of LifeHow Abortion Affects Men: One Father’s Story of Loss, Addiction, and Healing
Abortion is often framed as a women’s issue—but what about the men whose children are lost to abortion? In this episode, Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life…
Living a Culture of LifeSupreme Court Upholds Parental Rights in Landmark Decision | Fr. Boquet
This week, the Supreme Court reaffirmed one of the most important truths about education—parents, not the state, are the primary educators of their children…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Global Push for Euthanasia and How to Respond | Fr. Shenan Boquet
Euthanasia and assisted suicide are expanding worldwide — from Canada’s MAID program to proposed laws in the UK and France. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet…
Living a Culture of LifeArrested for Pro-Life Advocacy: Alex Kissiakov’s Court Victory in Canada
Arrested for handing out pro-life pamphlets? That’s exactly what happened to Canadian activist Alex Kissiakov. In this episode, Alex Kissiakov joins us to…
Living a Culture of LifeBeyond Collectivism and Individualism: Why the Family Is the True Solution
Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to unpack a cultural debate sparked by comments from New York City’s mayor about replacing “rugged individualism” with…
Living a Culture of LifeIs U.S. ‘Anti‑Family’ Foreign Aid Ending? Inside the New Global Health Strategy
For more than 50 years, the United States government has used foreign aid as a tool to export population control policies across the globe—often pressuring…
Living a Culture of LifeHow to Build a Pro-Life Parish: Practical Guidance from Fr. Boquet
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…
Living a Culture of LifeForeign Aid, Population Control, and the Fight for Life in Africa | Emil Hagamu
What happens when foreign aid collides with culture, faith, and the dignity of human life? Emil Hagamu, Regional Director for Human Life International in…
Living a Culture of LifeHyde Amendment Explained: Federal Abortion Funding, Trump’s Comments, and the Pro‑Life Response
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…
Living a Culture of LifeThe European Union's Push for Global Abortion: Samoa Agreement Update
Luis Martinez, HLI's Director for Intergovernmental Organizations and Diplomatic Missions breaks down the Samoa Agreement—a massive international treaty…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat 2026 Holds for Life & Family: Fr. Boquet on Abortion, Gender Ideology, and US Foreign Policy
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…
Living a Culture of LifeChristmas Doesn't End on the 25th: Exploring the Christmas Octave
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…
Living a Culture of LifeProtecting Africa’s Youth: The Hidden Cost of Western Aid in Zimbabwe
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…
Living a Culture of LifeChina’s Population Crisis: A Self-Imposed Problem with No Easy Fix
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…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Crisis of Modernity & the Cure of Tradition | Austin Peck
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…
Living a Culture of LifeGlobal Pro-Life Victories in 2025 | Michelle Francis
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…
Living a Culture of LifeStopping Divorce in the Philippines & Restoring Hope for Couples | Dr. Ligaya Acosta
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…
Living a Culture of LifeHope and Unity in a Time of Crisis: Fr. Giordano on Pope Leo's Papacy
Fr. Francesco Giordano, Regional Director for Human Life International in Europe, discusses Pope Leo XIV’s papacy, his unique background, and what his…
Living a Culture of LifeCensored for Defending Families: The Shocking Case Against a Pro-Life Missionary
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…
Living a Culture of LifeSpiritual Warfare Explained: Inside the Battle for Life | Fr. Boquet
In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the Catholic understanding of spiritual warfare—the ongoing struggle between good and evil that every believer…
Living a Culture of LifeUnderstanding Evangelium Vitae: JPII's Message to the Modern World
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…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Philippines’ Battle Against Divorce: What’s at Stake | Fr. Boquet
Divorce remains illegal in just two countries worldwide: the Philippines and Vatican City. In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains the ongoing campaign to…
Living a Culture of LifeNatural Family Planning vs Contraception: Catholic Teaching on NFP Pt. 2
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…
Living a Culture of LifeMarriage as a Reflection of God's Love: Catholic Teaching on NFP Pt. 1
Have you ever wondered why the Catholic Church condemns contraception? And if contracepting is immoral, why are couples allowed to use Natural Family Planning…
Living a Culture of LifeNew UN Report Exposes the Dark Side of Surrogacy Industry | Fr. Boquet
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…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Untold History of the FDA’s Abortion Pill Approval | Teresa Marsano
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…
Living a Culture of LifeTragedy, Persecution, and the Catholic Call to Holiness | Fr. Shenan Boquet
In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses how Catholics can respond to tragedy and live as witnesses to the hope of Christ in a world that often rejects God…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat Every Catholic Should Know About Organ Donation | Dr. Joe Zalot
In this episode, Dr. Joe Zalot, Staff Ethicist at the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), joins us to explore one of the most pressing moral questions…