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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 LifeThe Art of Choosing or Being an Amazing Godparent
When someone is baptized, the Church requires that he or she has a Godparent (or a sponsor, if an adult is being baptized and confirmed). Often, Godparents are…
Living a Culture of LifeActually Helpful Tips for Intentional Dating | Rachel Hoover Canto
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…
Living a Culture of LifeWhy Catholic Social Doctrine Originates in the Family | Fr. Shenan Boquet
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…
Living a Culture of LifeSame Sex Attraction Can’t Stop You from Following God | Hudson Byblow
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…
Living a Culture of LifeResponding to Same-Sex Attraction Part 2: Loving Accompaniment
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…
Living a Culture of LifeResponding to Same-Sex Attraction Part 1: Christian Anthropology
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…
Living a Culture of LifeExamining Annulment Culture in the Catholic Church
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?…
Living a Culture of LifeIs Brain Death Risky? Bioethics Expert Explains | Dr. Joseph Meaney
"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…
Living a Culture of LifeFinding the Spouse God Wants for You | Fr. Shenan Boquet
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…
Living a Culture of LifeNurturing Catholic Religious Vocations in the Family | Fr. Shenan Boquet
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…
Living a Culture of LifeSexual Orientation Can Change through Therapy | Fr. Paul Sullins
On this episode, Fr. Paul Sullins explains how talk therapy can help individuals manage or reduce same-sex attraction. Many misunderstandings surround Sexual…
Living a Culture of LifeDignitas Infinita: Addressing Modern Issues with Ageless Principles
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…
Living a Culture of LifeFirst-wave Feminism Wasn’t as Nice as You Thought | Dr. Carrie Gress
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…
Living a Culture of LifeExploring Health Impacts of Hookup Culture | Dr. Joe Malone
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…
Living a Culture of LifeForgiveness after "Failed" Abortion Left One Twin Alive | Claire Culwell
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…
Living a Culture of LifeSteps to Build a Community that Welcomes People with Disabilities | Mark Bradford
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…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Price of Life: Exploring the Human Cost of Surrogacy
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…
Living a Culture of LifeA Child’s Future Turns on His Parents’ Marriage | Dr. Patrick Fagan
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…
Living a Culture of LifeCultural Pushback Against Euthanasia in Canada | Amanda Achtman
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…
Living a Culture of LifeUkraine Caught Between Russian Guns and U.S. Abortion Demands
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…
Living a Culture of LifeAnnulments Procurator Tells the Story Behind the Data
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…
Living a Culture of LifeNSSM-200: The USA's Blueprint for Depopulation
Have you ever heard of the Kissinger Report? Officially, National Security Study Memorandum-200 (NSSM-200), this report is the USA’s blueprint for population…
Living a Culture of LifeAbortion Survivors Left to Die: What Jill Stanek Saw
Infanticide and abortion go hand-in-hand. Afterall, the only difference is the baby’s location. Both acts kill an innocent child. When Jill Stanek was working…
Living a Culture of LifeA Journey Back from Same Sex Attraction | Jessica Owens
How can you help someone struggling with same-sex attraction? How can Christians minister to the LGBTQ community and speak the truth about God’s plan for…
Living a Culture of LifeA Hard Look at Annulment Data Raises Questions About the Process | John Clark
In the past 60 years, annulment rates have skyrocketed in the U.S. Meanwhile, marriage rates are down. What’s up with that? Is the marriage annulment process…
Living a Culture of LifeAdult Stem Cells: A Better Alternative to Embryonic Stem Cell Research | Dr. David Prentice
What are stem cells? What’s the difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells? Which type of research is more effective? To get embryonic stem…
Living a Culture of LifeHow Birth Control Disrupts Chemistry in Relationships | Dr. Joe Malone
What type of men do women want? How does birth control affect the science of relationships? Can the pill make you choose the wrong man? Hormonal birth control…
Living a Culture of LifePro-life Policies Worldwide Threatened by ACP-EU Agreement
You won’t hear about the ACP-EU Agreement in the media. But you should. If it is ratified, this international treaty will force 79 countries to legalize…
Living a Culture of LifeInside Planned Parenthood's Sex-Education: Selling Abortion to Kids | Monica Leal Cline
What does Planned Parenthood teach kids in schools? How does sex-education funnel kids to abortion? And why should you care? Monica Leal Cline was trained by…
Living a Culture of LifeMasculine Virtues in Popular "Lord of the Rings" Characters
Is Aragorn the epitome of masculinity? How do Lord of the Rings characters model masculine virtues? Why is this even important? Right now, there’s a…
Living a Culture of LifeDoes Birth Control Affect Health? An Honest Look by a Women's Health Practitioner
How does birth control affect fertility? Why do I have weight gain from birth control pill? What are the birth control pill side effects? There's a reason…
Living a Culture of LifeWhich Pro-life Tactics Work? Former Abortion Worker Explains | Kelly Lester
Why do abortion workers quit? How does the abortion industry really treat women? Which pro-life strategies are really effective? On this episode, Kelly Lester…
Living a Culture of LifeContraception and IVF are the SAME SIN
Why are contraception and in vitro fertilization the same sin? Isn’t contraception anti-baby? And IVF is pro-baby? In today’s podcast episode, Fr. Shenan…
Living a Culture of LifeBiology of How Men & Women Bond Differently | Dr. Joe Malone
Is love chemistry? How do couples bond physically? And why does casual sex biologically harm relationships? Dr. Joe Malone is a Sexual Integrity Scientist…
Living a Culture of LifeRedemptive Suffering: Live is Valuable, Even When It Hurts
What do Catholics believe about redemptive suffering? And why should you care? Many people today believe it’s better to die or sin rather than suffer. They…
Living a Culture of LifePlanned Parenthood’s Cultural Colonization of Malawi Hits a Roadblock
Does abstinence-based sex-ed work? Planned Parenthood says no. But Malawian schoolkids say “YES!” HLI visits schools in Malawi, encouraging schoolkids to live…
Living a Culture of LifeSurvivor's Guilt and Generational Trauma in Siblings of Aborted Children | Krista Corbello
Do kids experience trauma when their siblings die from abortion? How does abortion affect adult siblings? Often, abortion is seen as a private choice. But this…
Living a Culture of LifeHow Films from Hollywood’s Golden Age Reveal God’s Plan for Sexuality | Onalee McGraw
How can you teach teens about chastity and healthy relationships? And how can you inspire young people to embrace God’s plan for marriage? Ever since the…
Living a Culture of LifeWomen Need Men to Step Up in the Pro-Life Movement | Jacob Tonglet
Should men have a say in abortion? And why should pro-lifers care about pornography? Jacob Tonglet, from Men for Life, joins us today to discuss men’s…
Living a Culture of LifeHow Every Family Can Pull Off Catholic Education
What is classical education? And why should you care? Parents want to give their children the best education. But in today’s cultural climate, options feel…
Living a Culture of LifeNot Reported: The ‘Why’ Behind Uganda’s 2023 Anti-LGBT Law
Did you hear about Uganda’s new law prohibiting homosexual actions? It’s one of the most extreme anti-gay laws in the world. For certain cases, such as rape…
Living a Culture of LifeThe Bloody History of Fetal Cell Research | Children of God for Life
Which products were developed using aborted fetal cells? Is fetal cell research unavoidable? What can you do about it? Jose Trasancos from Children of God for…
Living a Culture of LifeWhy You Shouldn't Talk About the Demographic Winter
Population decline is creating problems all around the world. If low birth rates continue, these trends will get worse. But you shouldn’t focus on the…
Living a Culture of LifeMelissa Ohden's Moving Story Reveals Surprising Truths About Abortion
As a baby, Melissa Ohden survived a saline infusion abortion. Today, she’s uniting abortion survivors all around the world through the Abortion Survivor’s…
Living a Culture of Life"Sound of Freedom” and the Root Causes of Human Trafficking
2023’s unexpected box office hit, Sound of Freedom, exposed the horror of human trafficking. This modern-day slavery encompasses everything from labor to sex…
Living a Culture of LifeMasculinity Crisis: Divorcing Men from Marriage and Fatherhood | Dr. Patrick Fagan
What even is a patriarch? Is masculinity really toxic? And how did Marxism and feminism tear down society by destroying fatherhood? Dr. Pat Fagan joins us for…
Living a Culture of LifeHusband First, Father Second: The Vital Role of Men in Family Life | Dr. Patrick Fagan
What does it mean to be masculine? How can men be better husbands and fathers? Why do kids need their dads? Dr. Pat Fagan sits down with us to unpack the role…
Living a Culture of LifeDear FDA, Approving Opill Will Increase Abortion Rates | Michael New
Will over-the-counter birth control decrease abortions? Michael New joins us to unpack data comparing abortion rates, unplanned pregnancies, and contraceptive…
Living a Culture of LifeLicensed Counselor Talks Abortion Trauma’s Effect on Men | Gregory Hasek
Should men have a say in abortion? Is abortion regret a real trauma? On this episode, mental health counselor Gregory Hasek talks about how abortion causes…
Living a Culture of LifeCatholic Teaching: Contraception Defies Marriage Vows
Why does the Catholic Church condemn contraception? Isn’t sex a good thing? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains Church teaching on birth control. When…
Living a Culture of LifePets Replacing Kids? Weird Symptoms of an Anti-Child Culture
Why are so many people treating pets like children? And how is it related to our current demographic winter? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why…
Living a Culture of LifeA.I. vs Mother Teresa. Who Provides Better Healthcare? | Jim Towey
Is AI the future of healthcare? Can robots give companionship? As artificial intelligence use increases, these questions will become more and more important…
Living a Culture of LifeResisting Anti-Family Cultural Colonization | George Wirnkar
What is cultural colonization? And how is it happening in Africa? On this episode, missionary George Wirnkar explains the current cultural situation in Africa…
Living a Culture of LifeUnpacking Scare Tactics Around Abortion Bans
What happens when abortion is banned? Two journalists at the Wire defended abortion in their answer to this question. But their article is full of scare…
Living a Culture of Life1 Year Post-Roe: Progress & Next Best Steps | Dr. Michael New
How did Dobbs v. Jackson change pro-life legislation? How many lives have been saved by overturning Roe v. Wade? On this episode, Michael New joins us to…
Living a Culture of LifeParents MUST Take Back Their Role in Sex Education
Who should teach kids about sex? In today’s society, children begin taking sex-ed classes as early as 5th grade. But is this a good thing? Most sex-education…
Living a Culture of LifeFighting LGBTQ Propaganda | Missionary Mario Rojas
What are pro-life missionaries doing in Latin America? What’s their biggest challenge? And does a pregnancy care center in Spain help save babies in South…
Living a Culture of LifeResponding to "Pride" Month as a Catholic
What will you say to your kids if they ask why there are so many rainbows in June? As Catholics, how should we respond to the torrent of LGBTQ ideologies? On…
Living a Culture of LifeBreast Cancer Risk Factors: Birth Control & Abortion | Dr. Angela Lanfranchi
Why are so many young women getting breast cancer? That’s what Dr. Angela Lanfranchi wondered in the 1990s. This question led to her to research the connection…
Living a Culture of LifeKindling a Pro-Life Generation in Europe | Fr. Francesco Giordano
What's the biggest challenge for pro-lifers in Europe? Are there signs of hope? What's the difference between Western countries and post-Soviet countries?…