Living a Culture of Life Podcast

OB/GYN Talks Conversion and “Life of the Mother” Exception

October 13, 2022

During medical school, Dr. John Bruchalski learned how to perform abortions. After an incredible conversion, he turned to life-affirming medicine. He is now a pro-life OB/GYN. On this podcast Dr. Bruchalski talks about his conversion and discusses why abortion is…

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What Mark Houck’s Arrest Means for Pro-Lifers

October 6, 2022

Pro-life leader Mark Houck’s recent arrest by the FBI is a shocking example of the double standard currently enacted by the federal government. While attacks on pregnancy centers and churches are ignored, government agencies seek to silence and suppress pro-lifers.…

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How to Restore a Culture of Life

September 29, 2022

With Roe now gone, the question Catholics and pro-lifers face is how to reverse the ingrained anti-life trends in our society’s schools, businesses, and communities. Father Shenan Boquet uses principles of Catholic Social Doctrine, specifically solidarity and subsidiarity, to offer…

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Gender Dysphoria: How Should Catholics Respond?

September 22, 2022

Recently, two separate clinics came under fire for performing life-altering surgeries on minors. Fr. Boquet addresses these events and offers advice on charitably approaching people who struggle with gender dysphoria.   Spirit and Life article: Backlash Against Two Centers of…

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Pornhub and Visa Sued: Child Abuse in the Porn Industry

September 15, 2022

A recent lawsuit filed against Pornhub and Visa by Serena Fleites reveals one disturbing side of the porn industry. Fr. Boquet discusses this lawsuit and offers advice on how to confront these alarming trends in entertainment.   Spirit and Life…

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How to Teach Sexual Morality—The Catholic Way

September 8, 2022

Throughout the Western world today, perverse sexual education is entrenched in public and private school systems, making it extremely difficult for parents to navigate a way to share the wholesome truth with their children while protecting them from hedonistic ideologies.…

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How to Win Upcoming State-Level Pro-Life Battles

September 1, 2022

This year, Kansas attempted to pass a pro-life amendment to their state constitution. Thousands of pro-life Kansans did amazing work promoting it through the “Value them Both” campaign. But the amendment, titled “Let Them Live,” failed to pass, because of…

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Why “Abortion for a Mother’s Health” Is a Myth

August 25, 2022
abortion is not health care

Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade, there has been a resurgence of an old tagline about abortion as a “health care” intervention necessary to “save lives.” Father Shenan Boquet explains the origins of this myth and why it has…

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Saint Joseph, Theology, and the Culture of Life

August 18, 2022

In this episode of the Living a Culture of Life podcast, HLI’s Rome-based European Director, Father Francesco Giordano, weaves together Saint Joseph, rich theological discussion, and the fight to defend life and family. Learn about the influence of this great…

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The “Demographic Winter” Overtaking the World

August 11, 2022

In recent public comments, Pope Francis lamented the “demographic winter” we are experiencing with record-low birth rates in many countries, instead encouraging “generational sustainability” by courageous giving of life. Father Shenan Boquet explains the significance of the Pope’s promotion of…

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