Living a Culture of Life Podcast | Human Life International

The Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion on Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health has sparked media controversy, pro-abortion protests, optimistic anticipation from pro-lifers, and questions about the state of our judicial system’s integrity. In the aftermath, Father Shenan Boquet analyzes what this all means in view of a potential overruling of Roe v. Wade. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/05/a-route-to-a-post-roe-state/

A media firestorm has arisen over a WaPo exposé of the “Libs of TikTok” Twitter account, but what does it really signify for our society? Father Shenan Boquet goes past the political controversy to get to the heart of the matter: what parents need to know about their children’s social media usage. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/04/why-the-libs-of-tiktok-controversy-matters/ Florida Sexual Education Bill episode: https://rumble.com/v12s2xq-floridas-new-sex-ed-bill-why-you-need-one-in-your-state.html

A recent Washington Post article by Christine Emba gave an honest assessment of the wreckage caused by the sexual revolution, calling to repair relationships with a reimagining of sexuality in our culture. Father Shenan Boquet remarks on the ironic but hopeful situation that some millennials are beginning to question the libertine sexual ethics they grew up with. He advises Catholics and pro-lifers on how to encourage such a development, showing that the only real solution is to return to a Christian understanding of sexuality reserved for marriage and open to life. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/04/rediscovering-a-christian-vision-of-sex-and-marriage/

In response to Florida’s recently signed Parental Rights in Education Act, an unlikely opponent has arisen: Disney. Father Shenan Boquet explains how recently leaked Zoom call of Disney executives shows an unabashed leftist agenda that seeks to subvert children’s ideas of sexuality and gender. He warns parents of the danger and how to avoid it. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/04/disney-all-in-on-lgbt-propaganda/

A recently passed bill in Florida defends children from inappropriate sexual education. Father Shenan Boquet discusses why this bill is a win in the context of a hypersexualized culture preying on young children. He advises parents on how to keep children safe in school and other environments. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/03/parents-you-are-the-first-educators/

In a recent news story, pro-life activists in Washington, D.C. recovered numerous bodies of aborted children who had been discarded by an area abortion facility. Father Shenan Boquet assesses the case and shows the importance for pro-lifers and Catholics, encouraging them to step up their game while keeping within the bounds of prudence. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/04/pre-born-bodies-found-in-dc-show-abortion-violence/

The war in Ukraine has opened up media attention on a disturbing phenomenon not limited to the current crisis—surrogate motherhood. Father Shenan Boquet discusses why surrogacy, a worldwide issue rarely spoken about, is a grave threat to motherhood, childhood, and human flourishing. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/03/a-job-that-isnt-your-own/

The Catholic Church’s opposition to contraception is well known, and many Christian denominations used to share this view. Now few do; what changed? Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses the Church’s perennial teaching on marital love and why it is so important to promote, including among Christians who might not see eye-to-eye.

Colombia’s constitutional court recently released a decision legalizing abortion up to twenty-four weeks in the womb. Father Shenan Boquet discusses the implications for pro-lifers around the world and how to stop Big Abortion’s relentless agenda. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/02/colombias-assault-on-human-dignity

A family law case went downhill when a father pushed back against his ex-wife's decision to medically "transition" their son to female. Father Shenan Boquet challenges the transgender narrative using theme's from Abigail Shrier's book, Irreversible Damage: The Transgender Craze Seducing our Daughters. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/02/a-fathers-plea-for-his-sons-health/

Finnish parliamentarian Päivi Räsänen was charged with a crime for promoting a Christian view of marriage. In Canada, passage of bill C4 made it a crime to help people leave a homosexual lifestyle. What could this mean for Christians and pro-lifers around the world and in our own country? Father's Spirit and Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/01/when-freedoms-are-charged-as-crimes/

Euthanasia is a growing threat to human rights as cultures grow more utilitarian. Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses what happens when countries legalize euthanasia, what the Church teaches about end of life care, and Pope Francis' defense of the elderly in a recent Wednesday audience. Spirit & Life article: https://www.hli.org/2022/02/legalized-euthanasia-stalled-in-italy/

Fr. Shenan Boquet discusses how prenatal testing is being used as a tool to target disabled children for abortion. Frequent false positives put even healthy children in danger. View the original article here: https://www.hli.org/2022/01/dangers-to-life-in-prenatal-testing/ Sources mentioned in the video: The NY Times article: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/01/upshot/pregnancy-birth-genetic-testing.html Is Iceland on Track to Eliminate Down Syndrome?: https://www.cbsnews.com/video/is-iceland-on-track-to-eliminate-down-syndrome/ Evangelium Vitae: https://www.vatican.va/content/john-paul-ii/en/encyclicals/documents/hf_jp-ii_enc_25031995_evangelium-vitae.html Be Not Afraid: https://benotafraid.net/

Fr. Boquet discusses pro-life progress made in 2021, what we can hope for from the Supreme Court this year, and how we can work for the conversion of pro-abortion leaders and transform the world starting with our own hearts. View the original article here: https://www.hli.org/2022/01/your-heart-is-a-pro-life-remedy/

What happens when abortion-bound moms call this pro-life center? Adriana from Vida Humana Internacional describes how responding to these surprise calls became an impactful part of her work. It’s a journey of heartbreak, healing, and joy.