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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 Sexual Revolution, healthy relationships seem rare. Kids grow up thinking divorce is normal. Movies and TV shows push casual sex and contraception on teens. And today, the LGBTQ agenda further distorts society’s view of marriage. Without seeing healthy relationships modeled, kids risk a cynical view of God’s plan for sexuality. They might believe that chastity and marriage are burdens, rather than blessings. But there is hope! Onalee McGraw has a unique solution to this problem. She uses classic movies to inspire teens and young people to live virtuously. On today’s podcast, Onalee explains how classic films can model healthy relationships. Listen now, to find out why these movies reveal the beauty of chastity. It Happened One Night | 1934 Roman Holiday | 1953 It’s A Wonderful Life | 1946 Love With the Proper Stranger | 1963 Educational Guidance Institute: https://educationalguidanceinstitute.com/home Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/ Contents: 00:00:00 Timeless films model morality 00:03:00 Guiding audience towards truth 00:04:28 What are classic films? 00:05:58 What motivated this project? 00:07:55 The ABCs of classic movies 00:12:05 Kids in detention homes 00:15:47 How do teens react? 00:20:31 Why studios used the Production Code 00:29:08 What did the Code prohibit? 00:33:29 Everyone longs for committed relationships 00:35:26 It Happened One Night | 1934 00:47:00 Roman Holiday | 1953 01:00:48 It's A Wonderful Life | 1946 01:07:14 Love with the Proper Stranger | 1963 01:21:18 Uniqueness of classic films

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 of men in family life. In this two-part series, he discusses why sons and daughters need to play with their dad, the current masculinity crisis, and why marriage is fundamental to family life. Dr. Fagan also gives relationship advice to men who hope to be great husbands and fathers. Fatherhood is essential to society. Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/ CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 00:58 Ended up at fatherhood 03:38 Worship is important! 06:00 Father transmits religion 09:20 You need dad for existence 10:21 Neglect your kids?! 13:06 Date night 14:16 Best pre-Cana 15:04 Dads, kids, & development 17:40 Different than mom? 19:02 Struggles of single mom 20:06 Ages 0-6 22:39 Helping sons become men 25:35 Secret conversations of women 27:19 Right to marriage of biological parents 28:53 Boys dropping behind girls. Why? 30:09 Dads and daughters

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 essential role in defending life. Abortion isn’t just a woman’s issue. It’s a human rights issue. Women need men to step up and defend all human life. Jacob also helps unpack the ties between pornography and abortion. If men want to stand up for human dignity, they must quit porn. Men for Life's website: https://www.menforlife.org/ Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/ Contents: 00:00 What is Men for Life? 01:20 Women's rights or human rights? 03:13 Pushback? 05:30 Testimonies 09:20 Active role 12:09 Pornography & abortion 13:01 Psychology of men 15:05 Problem of recreational sex 16:35 Business vs. love 18:05 Human trafficking 21:31 Abortion contracts 22:37 Live Action videos 25:00 Planned Parenthood fails women 27:16 Push to normalize porn 31:16 Abortion is not support 34:45 Men seeking help?

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 limited. Many public schools embrace anti-family agendas, indoctrinating kids with woke ideologies. So, what should parents do? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet unpacks the benefits of Catholic classical education. This method of education focuses on forming the human person, using the great books of Western civilization. Many curricula include theology, philosophy, literature, and history, as well as math and science. Find out why you should consider classical education when schooling your kids. This method is found in many different forms: homeschooling, traditional schools, co-ops…you name it! Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/ Father’s Spirit and Life article: https://www.hli.org/2023/08/the-spread-of-classical-education-and-why-it-matters/ John Senior's list of the 1000 Good Books: https://onlinegreatbooks.com/john-senior-and-the-thousand-good-books/ Chapters: 00:00 Why classical education? 02:35 Guide souls to Heaven 05:40 Engage with the world 06:30 People don't read! 10:17 Types of education 14:50 Financial struggles 16:53 Public schools 19:22 Don't focus on negative! 20:15 What are the great books? 23:42 Center student in library of the world 26:44 Critical thinking & philosophy 27:58 Holy citizens 29:53 Walk with parents 31:04 1000 good books 33:22 1st classroom is home 36:03 Ideology vs. truth 38:24 Kids' eyes light up! 39:41 Holistic education

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, pedophilia, and knowingly spreading HIV, individuals can face the death penalty. The law also prohibits grooming children. International leaders, World Bank, and mainstream media have all condemned the legislation. But what’s left out of the story? What caused Uganda to pass this extreme anti-LGBT law? Lou Massett, our Chief Missions Officer, joins us to discuss Uganda’s anti-LGBT law. We unpack the crimes motivating this legislation, using information from our affiliate in Uganda. Find out what mainstream media won’t tell you about Uganda’s new law. Listen to this episode today! **This video is not an endorsement of Uganda’s law. HLI does not advocate for the death penalty.** Join HLI's mission today: https://www.hli.org/giving/ Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/

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 Life joins us to discuss the deadly history of fetal cell research. Many products—from medications & vaccines to cosmetics & food additives—have been developed using aborted fetuses. To make things more confusing, some people (wrongly) claim that ALL modern medicine is affected. But there is hope! Jose offers a practical solution to this current issue. You can help change consumer behavior and end the practice of fetal cell research. Find out everything you need to know about aborted fetal cell research by watching today’s episode. Free e-book! Download your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/ Children of God for Life's website: https://cogforlife.org/ List of abortion-tainted vaccines: https://cogforlife.org/wp-content/uploads/Abortion-Tainted-Vaccines.pdf Short list of U.S. aborted fetal products: https://cogforlife.org/wp-content/uploads/fetalproductsall.pdf CONTENTS: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:27 Meet Jose Trasancos 00:03:35 What does Children of God for Life do? 00:06:32 Academic research 00:08:45 Polio vaccine 00:13:46 Rubella vaccine 00:15:14 Cell lines vs. cell strains 00:20:34 HEK-293 00:24:33 What's the point? (scientifically) 00:26:22 Problematic medications 00:27:50 Avoiding unethical vaccines 00:29:47 Pro-life misinformation 00:34:47 Aspirin? 00:36:10 Tums? 00:39:25 Good products & bad actions 00:40:59 Research & preclinical testing 00:43:47 'But For' test 00:45:07 Food additives 00:50:17 PepsiCo boycott 00:54:52 Nestle neo-natal infant formula 00:57:10 Human Cell Atlas 01:00:25 What about cosmetics? 01:04:50 Ethical alternatives? 01:07:30 How to stop fetal cell research 01:13:13 Practice vs. product

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 negative. In this episode, Fr. Boquet discusses why we need to be careful discussing the demographic winter. Too much pessimism will just make the problem worse. It’s important to focus on hope! Life is beautiful and worth living, even in times of struggle. Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/ CONTENTS: 00:00 What's a demographic winter? 02:23 Why are there low birth rates? 03:15 Impact of population decline 05:27 Lack of hope 06:55 Death spiral 08:10 Don't focus on... 10:04 This won't change overnight 11:33 Doom & gloom 14:00 Motivation? 15:55 Engage the situation 18:03 Beauty of life 19:56 International situation 21:01 Mission story 24:38 Problem of poverty 25:57 How can I serve today? 29:37 Signs of hope! 33:52 Need community!

As a baby, Melissa Ohden survived a saline infusion abortion. Today, she’s uniting abortion survivors all around the world through the Abortion Survivors Network. Melissa joins us today to share her experience surviving abortion, growing up adopted, and reuniting with her biological family. She also shares surprising stories from other survivors. Find out about stopped abortions, biological trauma, and how abortion impacts the second generation of survivors. The Abortion Survivors Network: YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@theabortionsurvivorsnetwork Website: https://abortionsurvivors.org/ Interested in more abortion survivor stories? Check out this episode with Robin Sertell: https://youtu.be/cK_DZ93XZ5o Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/ Contents: 00:00 Meet Melissa Ohden 02:20 Forced abortion 04:17 What is a saline infusion abortion? 05:11 Mom almost died 05:57 Some babies survive multiple abortion attempts 07:07 Chemical abortion story 08:54 Adoption after abortion attempt 11:17 Finding out 12:23 Sharing stories matters 15:35 What does your organization do? 17:59 Founding Abortion Survivors Network 19:48 Exciting news! 21:19 Around the world 22:38 Abortion vs. miscarriage 23:33 Meeting birthmother for 1st time 26:55 Did my baby survive? 28:56 What is a stopped abortion? 30:32 Lauren's story 33:05 Kids of survivors 34:10 Generational trauma? 37:13 Shocking stats!

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 trafficking. So, what’s feeding this industry? Fr. Boquet joins us today to unpack this issue. What fuels modern-day slavery? How is porn involved? And what does this situation look like across the globe? Watch today’s episode to find out! Spirit and Life article: https://www.hli.org/2023/07/sound-of-freedom-exposing-the-violence-of-human-trafficking/ Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/ CONTENTS: 00:00 What did you think of Sound of Freedom? 02:15 Why was it successful? 03:38 Human trafficking is real 06:22 Power of storytelling 08:12 Attack on children 09:17 What am I going to do? 11:05 Not just a Latin America problem 14:07 Migrant workers 17:20 Problem in Rome 20:53 Pornography feeds trafficking 23:09 Danger in a small town! 24:18 Modern day slavery 26:12 Greed drives industry 28:52 Serena Fleites 30:29 Catholic approach 32:38 Where do we go? 37:09 Power of personal stories

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 our second episode on fatherhood, explaining how manhood is under attack in our current society. He also offers advice for men who didn’t have a father figure growing up, discusses literary models of masculinity, and describes why male friendship is especially important. Find out why the patriarchy shouldn’t be toxic! Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/ CONTENTS 00:00 Welcome back! 00:39 Post attack phase 01:37 Communist plot 02:49 Relationships with God and man 05:43 Marxists and feminists 08:26 What is the patriarchy? 09:37 Women's study centers 10:58 Media portrayal of dads 12:38 Family court system 13:39 What's the biggest attack on fatherhood? 15:18 Pride month attacks dads 18:30 Advice for men w/out dads 19:56 How do you survive? 21:16 Global civilization 23:29 Measure of good parents 26:17 Friendship among men 29:47 Literary models 33:17 Courses for fathers 35:29 We lost the culture 38:00 Kids' friends matter! 38:58 Dancing is important

Will over-the-counter birth control decrease abortions? Michael New joins us to unpack data comparing abortion rates, unplanned pregnancies, and contraceptive use. He also responds to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s statement that Opill, a new non-prescription hormonal birth control pill, may reduce unwanted pregnancies. Find out why contraception won’t fix abortion! Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: https://www.hli.org/offers/discover-why-contraception-always-leads-to-abortion/ Michael New’s Twitter handle: @Michael_J_New New’s article in National Review: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/no-over-the-counter-birth-control-will-not-lower-abortion-rates/ Tiana Rowe Doescher’s response in Washington Examiner: https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/yes-over-the-counter-birth-control-will-reduce-abortion-rates New’s Response in National Review: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/again-over-the-counter-contraception-will-not-reduce-abortion-rates/ More info on birth control's societal effects: https://www.hli.org/2023/07/birth-control-and-its-destructive-societal-effects/ CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 01:34 High failure rate 02:47 Cost and availability 03:49 Dangers of over-the-counter birth control 05:33 Why is the abortion rate down? 06:44 Opill may increase teen pregnancies 07:55 Why men walk away 09:58 Emergency contraception 11:13 Unintended pregnancy rates 12:55 Pro-life efforts 16:32 Need a chaste culture! 17:50 Teenage sexual activity 20:48 Birth control and abortion increase together

Should men have a say in abortion? Is abortion regret real trauma? On this episode, mental health counselor Gregory Hasek talks about how abortion causes Post Traumatic Stress Disorder in men. This leads to emotional and mental health struggles, including suicide ideation or sex/drug/alcohol addictions. Find out why professional therapists dismiss abortion regret, why men are invalidated for their experiences, and how pro-life efforts to treat abortion PTSD at pregnancy care centers can make this problem worse! More information: https://www.hli.org/resources/post-abortion-stress-syndrome/ Free e-book! Get your copy of “Which Cosmetics Use Fetal Cells?” here: https://www.hli.org/offers/cosmetics-e-book/

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 couples use contraception, they falsify their marriage vows. If spouses truly love each other, they must remain open to life. Listen now to find out why contraception contradicts love! It’s essential that Catholics understand this controversial doctrine. Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: https://www.hli.org/offers/discover-why-contraception-always-leads-to-abortion/ CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 00:54 St. Gianna Beretta Molla love letters 04:25 What do marriage vows say? 06:45 Sex expresses marriage vows 07:26 Impoverished language 08:27 Contraception falsifies 09:30 Why are unity & procreation inseparable? 10:40 Divorce of words & body 11:35 Not fully one 12:17 Gift! 13:05 Biological intention 15:59 Spiritual problem 18:27 Need openness for unity 20:04 A child is not a commodity 21:10 Spoken daily 23:17 Contraceptive mentality 24:58 How do I treat my spouse? 27:14 Kids learn from parents 29:30 Priests need to talk about this! 30:54 Children have rights too 34:20 I wish someone had intervened 36:33 Courage! Live a full life!

Why are so many people treating pets like children? And how is it related to our current demographic winter? On this episode, Fr. Boquet explains why the “dog-mom” culture is a symptom of today’s population crisis. When young people are afraid to have children, they often bestow their natural affections on animals. Meanwhile, the birth rate drops. So, how can we encourage young people to welcome children? What’s at the heart of their fears? Fr. Boquet offers advice on different ways pro-lifers can encourage couples to be open to life. Spirit and Life: https://www.hli.org/2023/05/pope-francis-on-nfp-and-birth-rates/ Pope Francis's Comments: https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/speeches/2023/may/documents/20230512-statigenerali-natalita.html Plutarch's Lives: https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/14033/pg14033-images.html CONTENTS: 00:00 Intro 00:43 Growing up with pets 02:25 Pope Francis story 03:19 Underlying spiritual problem 05:30 Hope is not an illusion 06:30 Ancient problem 7:45 Population fears 09:25 We need community! 12:17 Natural desires 13:43 We want to love 14:57 Family life takes courage! 17:32 How can we encourage young people? 18:31 The beauty of marriage 20:17 Need to model family life 22:37 Provide support 25:57 Smile & say thank you 28:11 Joy! 29:39 Don't be afraid! 32:29 Misplaced compassion 34:16 Animals can't replace humans 36:32 Pray for our families

Is AI the future of healthcare? Can robots give companionship? As artificial intelligence use increases, these questions will become more and more important. It’s critical that we recognize the limits (and dangers!) of AI use in the medical field. Otherwise, we’ll end up in a dystopian world with no human compassion. On this episode, Jim Towey explains why AI can never provide true healthcare. The heart of healthcare is the doctor-patient relationship. A robot does not respect human dignity. People need people. Mother Teresa is an excellent example of true service for others. As one of her trusted friends, Jim Towey offers a unique insight into her compassion for those she assisted. Get Jim Towey’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Be-Loved-Personal-Portrait/dp/1982195622/ Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: https://www.hli.org/offers/ebook-why-we-dont-need-abortion/ CONTENTS: 00:00 Meet Jim Towey 01:16 Is AI dehumanizing healthcare? 03:16 Robots imitate humans 04:51 Who's raising alarms? 06:50 AI & social media 08:30 AI & assisted suicide 12:02 Will guardrails work? 14:00 Eroding human dignity 16:40 Mother Teresa & deepest human need 18:15 Biased info 19:10 Deepfakes 20:23 Mother Teresa & true compassion 22:00 Sophisticated fraud 23:03 Alexa, Siri, etc. 26:43 Mother Teresa stories 28:48 God's light illuminates us 29:41 Telemedicine: no heart in this 31:33 Book info!

What is cultural colonization? And how is it happening in Africa? On this episode, missionary George Wirnkar explains the current cultural situation in Africa. Western organizations use media and education to spread anti-life ideologies, such as birth control, abortion, and the LGBTQ agenda. These ideas are contrary to traditional African values. But there’s still hope! George Wirnkar also explains what HLI missionaries are doing to protect the culture of life in Africa. It’s critical that pro-lifers continue to defend marriage and human life. Contents: 00:00 Meet George! 02:05 Seminary & philosophy 04:07 Becoming a Regional Director 05:36 Mission field 08:10 What's French-speaking Africa? 10:40 Culture issues 11:45 Media informs & deforms 13:45 School system 15:05 LGBTQ colonization 17:49 USA imposes agenda 19:04 Impact of 1 priest 22:30 Is Africa religious? 24:11 Favorite mission story 25:04 Sowing seeds

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 tactics and stories intended to evoke emotional reactions. The consequences they predict are not reflected in reality. So, what REALLY happens when abortion is banned? On this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the positive effects of prohibiting abortion. Abortion bans save lives and benefit society. Father also addresses the arguments posed by the journalists at the Wire. Abortion is never the answer. It’s critical that pro-lifers provide material support for struggling moms. Original article in the Wire: https://thewire.in/women/abortion-ban-lessons-world Father's response: https://www.hli.org/2023/03/what-happens-when-abortion-is-banned/ Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: https://www.hli.org/offers/ebook-why-we-dont-need-abortion/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 01:19 Helping moms in need 04:46 Pro-abortion rhetoric 05:48 What if RU-486 goes wrong? 06:51 Domestic violence 08:09 They're not concerned about women 09:40 Individualized help vs abortion 10:28 Divorce & abortion 11:48 Genetic abnormality 12:45 Hard cases & emotion 14:10 Moms, adoption, & drop boxes 18:12 Role of government 21:15 Responding to rape 22:07 Rhetoric & emotion 23:11 Miscarriages 27:38 Pregnant teens & schools 35:18 Avoiding crisis pregnancies

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 discuss current abortion trends and statistics in the United States. He explains how overturning Roe impacted legislation across America, if pro-life laws are effective, and how many lives Dobbs saved from abortion. Michael New also offers suggestions for pro-life strategies going forward. It’s important that we form a culture that welcomes new life and offers support for moms. Free e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: https://www.hli.org/offers/ebook-why-we-dont-need-abortion/ Contents: 00:00 Intro 01:00 Impact of state laws 02:30 What could we do under Roe? 04:35 Successful pro-life efforts 05:55 Post-Dobbs success 07:08 How many babies did Dobbs save? 08:38 Texas Heartbeat Act 10:03 Increased pro-abortion laws? 12:03 Out-of-state abortions 13:36 Most effective pro-life laws? 15:19 Other things to do 16:21 How effective are pro-birth policies? 17:46 Positive vision for motherhood 18:25 International inspiration 20:15 Going forward?

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 programs in the school system are supported by Planned Parenthood. While these classes do teach the biology of procreation, they also promote casual sex, contraception, and the LGBTQ agendas. Promiscuous sex and birth control inevitably lead to abortion. So, what should parents do? In this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet explains why parents must reclaim their role in sex-ed. This is an important part of a child’s education. Fr. Boquet also offers advice for parents and explains what’s at stake in America with the current sex-ed situation. Spirit and Life: https://www.hli.org/2023/05/unnatural-sex-education-its-deadly-consequences/ Free e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: https://www.hli.org/offers/discover-why-contraception-always-leads-to-abortion/ Content: 00:00 Intro 00:42 Foot in the door 02:19 Organizations pushing sex-ed 04:13 Sex-ed won't lower pregnancy rates 05:36 Funnel to abortion 07:10 How you think is how you act 09:12 What's at stake? 12:21 Sex-ed & family life 15:50 Should schools teach sex-ed? 17:13 Duty to educate kids 18:26 Biology & a gift from God 20:21 When should parents tell kids about sex? 21:32 Preserve innocence in a sex-saturated culture 23:24 Talk to your kids! 25:07 Beauty in a perverted culture 29:14 Quote: we can't live without sex! 31:28 Will, intellect, and sexuality 34:36 Parents must open their eyes 35:45 Ways to get involved

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 America? These are just some of the topics discussed on this episode by Mario Rojas, HLI’s Regional Director for Latin America. On this episode, he shares stories from his mission field, encourages Catholics to defend innocent human life, and talks about the challenges confronting pro-lifers in Central and South America. FREE e-book! Get your copy of "Why We Don't Need Abortion (even for the hard cases)" here: https://www.hli.org/offers/ebook-why-we-dont-need-abortion/ Contents: 00:00 Intro 00:43 How did you get involved with HLI? 03:09 Where was Jesus baptized in the Jordan River? 04:36 Change of heart at Medjugorje 05:19 A true Catholic must.... 06:21 Becoming an HLI affiliate 07:52 Which countries are you in charge of? 08:55 How HLI Spain saves babies in Latin America 10:27 Situations of life and death 11:43 "I can take you to my boss" 14:00 LGBTQ misinformation and other challenges 17:14 When does life begin? 20:10 Favorite part of pro-life mission work? 22:01 What do you want for your kids? 23:03 Relationships and torn baggage

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 this episode, Fr. Shenan Boquet offers suggestions for navigating “pride” month as a Catholic. We need to focus on the dignity of each human person. This is a beautiful opportunity to affirm the beauty of true marriage—between a man and a woman. FREE e-book! Get your copy of "How Contraception Built the Abortion Culture" here: https://www.hli.org/offers/discover-why-contraception-always-leads-to-abortion/ Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:45 How should we respond? 02:15 Start with human dignity 04:09 Example of cereal boxes 05:55 Boycott list 09:23 Bud Light 11:20 People are waking up! 12:35 Engage with your community 14:40 Dealing with books in libraries 18:05 Move away from labels! 20:03 Helping people who struggle with same-sex attraction 26:55 Everyone needs community & friends 30:06 There's no shame in talking about this! 31:58 Filters are important 34:15 Get involved!

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 between breast cancer, the birth control pill, and abortion. On this episode, Dr. Lanfranchi explains why abortion and premature birth increase risk of breast cancer. She also explains why hormonal contraception increases risk of breast cancer. The younger the girl, the more dangerous the pill is.

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? These are some of the questions HLI's European Regional Director, Fr. Francesco Giordano, answers on this episode. Fr. Giordano also discusses the importance of intellectual ideas. There's a culture war going on in society. It's important that adults are equipped to help rising generations preserve Western culture. 00:00 Intro 01:34 Rome library 04:03 Pro-life challenges 06:00 Cultural change 07:20 Kindling pro-life change 09:08 Western vs. post-Soviet countries 11:17 Importance of language 12:44 Hope for Gen Z 14:14 Philosophy matters 16:45 Books to read 18:25 Duties of adults 19:20 An article a day keeps heresy away 19:53 Favorite mission story 23:00 Be seekers of truth

Why does birth control lead to gay marriage? Why did no-fault divorce lead to pedophilia? On this episode, Dr. Jennifer Morse of the Ruth Institute discusses the 3 big ideas of the 1960s Sexual Revolution: divorce, contraception, and gender ideology. These 3 ideas are the foundation for many of today’s cultural crises involving marriage, abortion, and transgender/LGBTQ issues. If you can respond to these 3 ideas, you can address many problems in America’s current society.

What does a pro-life missionary do? On this episode, one of HLI’s Regional Directors, Dr. Ligaya Acosta, joins us to discuss the pro-life mission in Asia. Dr. Acosta talks about her life as a pro-life missionary and the challenges facing pro-lifers. She also shares stories about the many conversions she’s witnessed over the years—including her own!