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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 LifeLife After Abortion: Leigh Ann’s Woznica's Journey to Forgiveness & Faith
In this deeply moving episode of Living a Culture of Life, we welcome back Leigh Ann Woznica to share her testimony of transformation—from having three…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Domestic Church: Growing Spiritually as a Family | Fr. Shenan Boquet
In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet shares powerful insights on the Catholic teaching of the domestic church. He explains why strong families are the key to…
Living a Culture of LifeInside the Push for Assisted Suicide: Lessons from the UK & Ireland
How is the culture of death impacting the United Kingdom? On this episode, Fr. Boquet breaks down the spread of assisted dying and euthanasia in the UK and…
Living a Culture of Life$500M Cut from Planned Parenthood: What Happens Next?
In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the recent passing of the "Big Beautiful Bill" that defunds Planned Parenthood by over $500 million for…
Living a Culture of LifeProtecting the Elderly from a Throwaway Culture | Fr. Shenan Boquet
Have we forgotten our grandparents? In today’s fast-paced, mobile world, the wisdom of the elderly is often ignored, and the bonds between generations are…
Living a Culture of LifeHow to Talk to Your Kids About Sex: A Catholic Parent’s Guide | Susan Ciancio
Susan Ciancio, a Catholic author and editor, offers advice on how to talk to your kids about sex through the lens of Catholic teaching. Learn practical…
Living a Culture of LifeStopping Pro-Abortion Agendas at the Organization of American States | Luis Martinez
Do you know what’s happening behind the scenes at the Organization of American States (OAS)? This intergovernmental organization has a huge influence in the…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Fight to Protect Kids in a Hypersexualized Culture | Fr. Boquet
Fr. Shenan Boquet joins us to expose the moral and spiritual dangers facing families in today’s hypersexualized digital world. We discuss how the internet has…
Living a Culture of LifeChristian Sexuality Backed by Science? Dr. Joe Malone Explains
What if science actually confirms what the Church has always taught about sex and marriage? In this episode, Dr. Joe Malone—sexual integrity scientist and…
Living a Culture of LifeMAiD for Autism? The Slippery Slope of Legal Euthanasia in Canada | Fr. Shenan Boquet
In this episode, Fr. Boquet explores the growing crisis of euthanasia and assisted suicide in Canada—and what it means for the elderly and vulnerable people…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Spiritual & Social Cost of a Fatherless Generation | Fr. Shenan Boquet
Fr. Shenan Boquet shares why fathers play a vital role in their children's emotional, academic, and spiritual development. We discuss a recent University of…
Living a Culture of LifeHealing from Trauma: Faith-Based Recovery from Sexual Addiction | Claudia Perez
In this powerful episode, we welcome Claudia Perez Bustamante, a Catholic trauma therapist and member of the Freedom Coaching team. Claudia courageously shares…
Living a Culture of LifeRerum Novarum Explained: Catholic Social Teaching | Fr. Shenan Boquet
What does Rerum Novarum say about human dignity, the family, just wages, and Catholic social doctrine? And how does this fit into a Culture of Life? In this…
Living a Culture of LifePope Leo XIV: A New Voice for Life, Family, and Truth | Fr. Shenan Boquet
Fr. Shenan Boquet shares his personal experience of being in St. Peter’s Square for the historic announcement of Pope Leo XIV. He also reflects on the…
Living a Culture of LifeA Catholic Look at the Call to Adoption | Fr. Shenan Boquet
What is the Catholic vision of adoption? How does is foster a Culture of Life? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why adoption is a procreative…
Living a Culture of LifeWhy Defunding USAID Fights the Depopulation Agenda | Dr. Brian Clowes
Is the depopulation agenda real? And could the defunding of USAID by the Trump administration finally stop the U.S.-backed efforts to reduce population in the…
Living a Culture of LifeUndergoing 4 Rounds of IVF: My Journey | Leigh Ann Woznica
She wanted a biological child. IVF seemed like the only option. What happened next changed everything. Leigh Ann Woznica underwent four grueling rounds of in…
Living a Culture of LifeWorrying Effects of Dechristianization in America | Fr. Shenan Boquet
A recent Pew Research Center Study showed that young Americans are growing less and less religious. The implications are worrying! How will this effect law?…
Living a Culture of LifeCreating Catholic Culture through Media | Tony Shriner from "Mass of the Ages"
Why should Catholic care about film and the entertainment industry? Could telling beautiful stories win souls for Christ? And what is the role of media in…
Living a Culture of LifeAmazing Fetal Surgeries Reveal the Humanity of Preborn Babies | Dr. William Lile
Have you ever been told that a preborn child isn't a person? That he or she is just a "clump of cells"? It's a common pro-abortion argument. Sadly…
Living a Culture of LifeHow God Spoke Through My Desires: Discernment w/ Stacey Sumereau
Do you know how to discern God’s will in your life? How important are your desires? Should we look for signs? How can you know if you're really doing what He…
Living a Culture of LifeCatholic Response to Out-of-Wedlock Pregnancy
Is it wrong to say “congratulations” to a single mom, when you find out she’s expecting? This might not sound controversial. But earlier this year, pro-lifers…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat Does a Flourishing Household Look Like? | Dr. John Cuddeback
When people imagine a “traditional family” they often think of a stay-at-home mom and a father who works outside of the home. But is this accurate?…
Living a Culture of LifeIs Ireland Still Catholic? Points of Hope Amid Spiritual Decay
What's the state of life and family in Ireland? Can a country, which was once a vibrant Catholic nation, turn back to God and reject the culture of death? Fr…
Living a Culture of LifeAdopted and Betrayed by the Feminist Cult | Sara Huff
How do pro-abortion and feminist groups push their agenda globally? And how do these organizations treat the women who work for them? Sara Huff, formerly Sara…
Living a Culture of LifeHow Abortion Pill Vendors Violate Public Health Laws | Teresa Marsano
What happens to aborted fetuses after a chemical abortion? Most women flush their baby down the toilet. However, our wastewater treatment plants aren't…
Living a Culture of LifeIVF: The Wrong Answer to America’s Infertility Problem
Last week, President Trump signed an executive order expanding access to in vitro fertilization (IVF). Here's the problem: IVF won't fix the fertility crisis…
Living a Culture of LifeHow FACE Act Was Weaponized Against Pro-lifers | Paul Vaughn
Last month, President Trump pardoned 23 pro-lifers, who were accused by the Biden Administration of violating the FACE Act. On this episode, one of these…
Living a Culture of LifeFix Women’s Health with Food, Not the Pill | The Catholic Nutritionist
Is your lifestyle hurting your fertility? On this episode, Florencia Moynihan, the Catholic Nutritionist, joins us to discuss women's health. As a Nutritional…
Living a Culture of LifeUnlocking Masculine Potential Through Fitness and Self-Development | Joe Jarrell
Joe Jarrell is on a mission: help Catholic men get fit and live authentically. He's worked with men from all backgrounds--single, married, and priests--helping…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat Pro-lifers Can Hope for from the Trump Administration
In just over a week, President Trump has signed over 40 executive orders. Some of these orders will have a huge impact on the life and family movement. On this…
Living a Culture of LifeYes, You CAN Break the Grip of Pornography | Steve Pokorny
It's possible to be set free from pornography. Steve Pokorny was! Today, he mentors men and women who want to heal from porn. Steve Pokorny's ministry, Freedom…
Living a Culture of LifeCan Spiritual Fatherhood Fix the Population Crisis?
We're heading into a demographic winter. At the heart of the population crisis is a spiritual issue. Years of contraception and abortion have created a…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat I Saw as Planned Parenthood's Employee | Mayra Rodriguez
Mayra Rodriguez worked at Planned Parenthood for 17 years. She was even Employee of the Year. However, in 2017, she was fired for speaking out against medical…
Living a Culture of LifeA Pro-life Look Ahead to 2025 | Fr. Shenan Boquet
What can pro-lifers expect in 2025? What issues will take the forefront this year? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses what pro-lifers can expect from…
Living a Culture of LifeWhy Our World Desperately Needs Christmas | Fr. Shenan Boquet
Christmas is Father Boquet's favorite holiday! Christ's birth is a message of hope. It's a reminder of human dignity and God's love for you. On this special…
Living a Culture of LifeWhy Government Can't Fix the Demographic Winter | Fr. Shenan Boquet
We're heading into a demographic winter--globally! In the coming decades, the current low birthrates will have drastic social and economic impacts. Government…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Global Impact of the Depopulation Agenda | Fr. Boquet & Dr. Clowes
50 years ago, the National Security Council finalized NSSM-200, a plan for global depopulation. Last week, we shared a podcast episode unpacking the…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Secret Origins of the Depopulation Agenda | Dr. Brian Clowes
Did you know that the United States has an official plan for depopulation? It's all laid out in National Security Study Memorandum-200 (NSSM-200), also called…
Living a Culture of LifeA Thankful Look at Global Pro-life Wins in 2024 | Fr. Shenan Boquet
Have you ever wondered what the fight for life and family looks like globally? On today's special Thanksgiving episode, Fr. Boquet shares his favorite stories…
Living a Culture of LifeHow to Accompany Your Grieving Loved Ones | Mary Panico
It can be challenging to comfort grieving friends and family. What should you say? What should you avoid saying? How can you help ease their pain? After…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat Pro-lifers Can Expect from Trump's 2nd Term | Fr. Shenan Boquet
Last week, President Trump was elected to a second term as president. Some pro-lifers have expressed concerns about his pro-abortion and pro-IVF stances. So…
Living a Culture of LifeActually Helpful Tips for Chaste Dating | Rachel Hoover Canto
It's hard to find practical advice for chaste dating. Often, couples are simply told not to go "too far." Then, they're left wondering what "too…
Living a Culture of LifeDoctor Canceled for Reversing Chemical Abortions Shares His Story | Dr. Dermot Kearney
Dr. Dermot Kearney successfully reversed many chemical abortions. If a woman takes progesterone within 48 hours of the first abortion pill, she has…
Living a Culture of LifeSpiritual Warfare & the Halloween Ritual Abortion Crisis | Fr. Francesco Giordano
Spiritual warfare is a Catholic buzzword. But what exactly is it? And how does spiritual warfare relate to the pro-life and family movement? On this episode…
Living a Culture of LifeYour Guide to Informed Catholic Voting in 2024 w/ CatholicVote
According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Catholics have a moral obligation to vote. But what principles guide this decision? And what do Catholics…
Living a Culture of LifeWhy Planned Parenthood's Eugenic Past Still Matters in 2024
On October 16th, 1916, Margaret Sanger founded Planned Parenthood. As Sanger's writings make clear, she strongly advocated for both racist and eugenicist…
Living a Culture of LifeDetransitioner Explores Issues that Doctors Misread as Transgenderism | Camille Kiefel
Camille Kiefel struggled with ADHD and depression for years. Eventually, she transitioned to non-binary and underwent top surgery, in hopes that this would…
Living a Culture of LifeSecular Reasons Contraception is Wrong | Fr. Shenan Boquet
Contraception isn't just a Catholic issue. Because it violates Natural Law, anyone can understand why contracepting is wrong. On this episode, Fr. Shenan…
Living a Culture of LifeHow Science Supports Scripture on Sexual Wellness | Dr. Joe Malone
Did you know chastity is healthy? If you want to be in the best sexual health, living chastely is key. Dr. Joe Malone is a sexual integrity scientist. He's…
Living a Culture of LifeCatholic Parents Can’t Skip the Sex Talk. Here’s Why:
The birds & the bees talk is awkward. We get it. But Catholic parents can't skip the sex talk. If you're not telling your kids about sex, then who is? On this…
Living a Culture of LifeHungarian Abortion Survivor Shares His Pro-life Journey | Imre Teglasy
Imre Téglásy grew up in Hungary, when it was occupied by the Soviet Union. As a child, he discovered a family secret: his mom had attempted to abort him…
Living a Culture of LifeJunk Science Behind Claims that Pro-Life Laws Hurt Women | Dr. Michael New
Pro-abortion misinformation is rampant these days. Ever since Dobbs overturned Roe v. Wade on June 24, 2022, research studies claim that state pro-life laws…
Living a Culture of LifeArm Your Kids Against Trans Culture | Dr. Miriam Grossman
Since 2010, cases of gender dysphoria have skyrocketed 5000% percent. Many of these individuals are teens, especially teen girls. Even though many individuals…
Living a Culture of LifeIs Right to Life a State or Federal Issue?
Should abortion be a state or federal issue? That’s the big question in America right now. One political platform wants to enshrine abortion in federal law…
Living a Culture of LifeFar-Reaching Consequences of New Title IX Changes
Last week, the Biden Administration’s rewrite of Title IX went into effect. The newest changes redefine “sex” to mean “gender identity.” Most conversations…
Living a Culture of LifeWhat Does Scripture Say About Contraception and Abortion? | Jill Stanek
The Catholic Church has always held that contraception is wrong. And up until the 1930s, all Protestant denominations agreed. But what does the Bible actually…
Living a Culture of LifeRereading Contraception Encyclical in Light of the Woke Revolution
On July 25, 1968, Pope St. Paul VI released the encyclical Humanae Vitae, or "of Human Life." This encyclical reaffirmed the Catholic Church's…
Living a Culture of LifeTrauma and Healing After Unwanted Abortion | Theresa Bonopartis
When women experience negative emotional and psychological effects after abortion, they’re often told to “get over it.” After all, society says that abortion…
Living a Culture of LifeAbortion Victims Found in Medical Waste Box Still Waiting for Justice | AJ Hurley
Two years ago, pro-life activists found 115 aborted babies inside a box of medical waste in Washington, DC. Five of these babies showed signs of illegal…