Right to Life Radio: Recent Episodes

John Gerardi

This is the podcast for Right to Life of Central California's weekly, pro-life radio show, broadcast every Saturday from 9-10 AM on Power Talk FM 96.7 and AM 1400 in Fresno. Our host (and RLCC executive director) John Gerardi gives all the latest news on the pro-life movement in Fresno, throughout California, and nationally. Subscribe today!

California lawmakers want abortion pills offered at community-college student health centers—even though the pills can already arrive by mail. John Girardi breaks down AB 2540, Claire Densmore’s argument for greater “access,” the limited capabilities of campus health centers, and the lack of comparable prenatal support. He then turns to the Comstock Act, blue-state shield laws, and whether Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will follow through on a reported promise to stop abortion pills from being shipped into states that prohibit abortion.Then Ann Marie Paden, Executive Director of Tulare-Kings Resources for Life, joins John to preview Advancing the Mission 2026 on Thursday, September 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Visalia First, featuring Riley Gaines, Officer Brandon Tatum, and Seth Gruber. Paden reflects on last year’s sold-out gathering and explains TKRL’s expanding work in FertilityCare, the Creighton Model, school and parent education, and life-affirming resources across the Central Valley. Doors open at 5 p.m.; tickets and details are available at tkrl.org.Right to Life Radio is a production of Right to Life of Central California, heard on KMJ. Support the July–August matching drive at rtlcc.org, or invite John to speak at your church, school, or group by calling 559-229-2229 or emailing info@righttolifeca.org.

Anthony Fauci faced the Senate and answered with the Fifth Amendment—111 times. John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller unpack the “explosive non-testimony,” the legacy Fauci and Francis Collins left behind, and how federal research funding helped create a market for fetal tissue obtained from abortion providers. They revisit Sen. Joni Ernst’s questions about fetal-tissue research, David Daleiden’s Planned Parenthood investigations, and why so many Americans now see medicine through a political lens. Then, in Stories from the Sidewalk, Linda Teliha shares what happens when a pregnant young woman arrives at Planned Parenthood with a car full of friends, why the quiet friend may matter most, and how one flower, one honest conversation, and one person willing to say “I’ll help you” can change everything. Right to Life Radio is a production of Right to Life of Central California, heard on KMJ. Support the July–August matching drive at rtlcc.org, or invite John to speak at your church, school, or group by calling 559-229-2229 or emailing info@righttolifeca.org.

There's nothing new under the sun. In this evergreen audio essay, host John Gerardi traces a startling line from the child sacrifice of the ancient world to the abortion debate in modern California. Reading through Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles, John unpacks why the Israelites were tempted to worship pagan gods like Baal, Asherah, and Molech, and how those religions divorced worship from morality (think Julius Caesar as both high priest and war criminal) in ways that made discarding inconvenient children disturbingly ordinary, from Roman infant exposure to Spartan eugenics.Then John turns to the revolution: how Judaism and Christianity reshaped Western civilization by insisting that women, slaves, the poor, and the unborn all bear the image of God, and how the earliest Christians stood apart precisely because they refused to abandon their children.Finally, he tackles the question every pro-lifer wrestles with: if the science is settled, why is abortion more popular than ever? His answer is a challenge to rethink compassion itself, from moral imagination and the difference between empathy and sympathy, to the cold economics of Medi-Cal that pay for abortion while maternity wards like Madera Community Hospital shut their doors.Right to Life Radio is a production of Right to Life of Central California, heard on KMJ. Support our summer matching drive (every gift doubled through August) at rtlcc.org. Want John to speak at your church, school, or youth group? Call 559-229-2229 or email info@righttolifeca.org.

John Gerardi is joined by Jonathan Keller of California Family Council to unpack the disturbing expansion of Canada's euthanasia program, from proposals to euthanize infants with disabilities to recommendations that minors consent to their own deaths without parental input. This week's mystery clip reveals just how far the MAID program has gone, with roughly half of 2024 recipients citing feeling like a burden rather than terminal illness. The guys then break down how activists quietly corrupt language, sliding from physician assisted suicide to medical assistance in dying to simply assisted death, and why that shift matters. Finally, they take on a New England Journal of Medicine article arguing to contextualize the dead donor rule, a euphemism for harvesting organs from euthanasia patients before death, and explain why the slippery slope keeps proving pro-lifers right.

John Gerardi is joined by his friend Kathryn Jean Lopez of National Review, the pro-life movement's leading chronicler and author of the Lifeline newsletter. The two dig into the biggest and most frustrating story in pro-life politics: Congress quietly letting Planned Parenthood's Medicaid funding come roaring back after just one year of defunding, and why, in KJL's words, "not enough raging" is happening in Washington. Along the way they cover the GOP's fading abortion plank and the legacy of platform warriors like Phyllis Schlafly, the New York Times' fascination with Heritage Foundation scholar "Mrs." Emma Waters and the rise of restorative reproductive medicine, and the courtroom showdown over abortion pill reversal, where the abortion lobby's star witness is crumbling under cross-examination. Then, in the final segment, John and Kathryn push back on the "toxic empathy" discourse. If pro-lifers become the movement known for being against empathy, we've lost the plot. They'll know we are Christians by our love, from the sidewalk to the Obria clinic in Fresno. Subscribe to the Lifeline at National Review and never miss an episode of Right to Life Radio, Sundays on KMJ.

California says it is all about choice, so why does every Medi-Cal dollar point poor women toward abortion? John Gerardi breaks down how the state fully covers abortion with zero out-of-pocket cost while OB care pays so poorly that Madera County lost its only maternity ward. Then, Assemblyman Joe Patterson's budget amendment to fund prenatal care at the same level as abortion, and why Sacramento let it die. Plus, Attorney General Rob Bonta's multimillion dollar lawsuit against abortion pill reversal, and why the case may be weaker than the press release announcing it. Finally, Stories from the Sidewalk: Linda Teliha shares what the team learned from Fresno anti-trafficking nonprofit Breaking the Chains about recognizing the signs of sex trafficking outside Planned Parenthood, and the story of a young mom who reached out to Lifehouse for support months after her baby was born. This July, celebrate America's 250th with us: the first $25,000 given at righttolifeca.org will be matched, doubling your gift.

Four years to the day after Dobbs overturned Roe v. Wade, John Gerardi sits down with Jonathan Keller, CEO of California Family Council, to take stock of where the pro-life movement actually stands. They cover what Dobbs did and did not do, why mail-order abortion pills have quietly undercut state bans, and how decades of Roe left even pro-life lawmakers afraid to act once they finally held power. Then John digs into his new National Review piece on Planned Parenthood's surprisingly fragile finances: $117 million in losses, 51 shuttered locations, and a California stronghold propped up by Medi-Cal. With Republicans poised to restore funding on July 4, the real question is whether a long-term defunding could finally break the nation's largest abortion provider. Listen, then join our July matching campaign at righttolifeca.org/donate, where your gift is doubled.

Host John Girardi and guest Jonathan Keller dive into the California FACE Act controversy, exploring the prosecution of pro-life volunteer Anastasia Rogers over a social media post, the First Amendment implications for pro-life protests. The board member and Rachel's Vineyard team member Geronimo Cerda joins to discuss the life-changing healing work of Rachel's Vineyard for those impacted by abortion.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller unpack a Gallup poll revealing shifting American attitudes on moral issues. They explore the rise of ethical libertarianism, the troubling normalization of doctor-assisted suicide, and the cultural contradictions in valuing animal life over human life, culminating in a discussion of a YouTuber's public decision to abort a child diagnosed with Down syndrome.

This week on Right to Life Radio, John and Jonathan break down California's primary election results and what they mean for the pro-life movement heading into November. They take some humorous jabs at Tom Steyer's record-breaking cost-per-vote campaign, dig into the top-two showdown between Steve Hilton and Javier Becerra, and discuss how California's extended ballot-counting process impacts close races. In the second half, they welcome Linda Talia for "Stories from the Sidewalk," exploring the troubling intersections of abortion, coercion, and sex trafficking outside local clinics, along with the reality behind the "pro-choice" narrative.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller tackle James Tallarico's pro-abortion arguments, explore biblical evidence on life in the womb, and discuss why the Texas and Louisiana primaries make defunding Planned Parenthood even harder.

Right to Life Radio crunches the numbers like never before, dissecting Planned Parenthood's 2024 financials. John and Jonathan analyze national losses, state-by-state disparities, and California's outsized role in keeping the organization afloat. If you've ever wanted to understand how tax forms, Medi-Cal, and political funding shape the abortion industry, this is your moment.

John Gerard and Jonathan Keller dive into a tumultuous week in the pro-life movement as the Supreme Court allows the abortion pill to continue being prescribed via telemedicine and shipped through the mail. John breaks down his recent National Review article, pokes fun at himself with some William F. Buckley impressions, and unpacks the notorious "shadow docket." Later, Dr. John Erickson joins to explain the science behind the abortion pill and the life-saving potential of abortion pill reversal (APR). The episode closes with a discussion of shifting FDA policies, pro-life strategy, and the importance of compassionate medical care.

This week on Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller break down a potentially monumental Supreme Court case that could reshape the landscape of chemical abortions in the U.S. They discuss the 5th Circuit's ruling against mailing Mifepristone, the Supreme Court's temporary stay, and the Trump administration's controversial legal stance. They explore the rise of telemedicine abortions, the slow-moving FDA safety review, and the political implications for pro-life advocacy. Later, longtime volunteer Dina Shwiyhat shares her powerful personal story about the impact of abortion in her life and how it led her to dedicate her talents to Right to Life's LIFEHOUSE outreach efforts.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into a viral congressional hearing where Rep. Brandon Gill presses an abortion advocate to name her "favorite" abortion method—and her refusal to answer sparks a bigger conversation about the moral and cultural realities of abortion. The hosts also discuss a landmark 9-0 Supreme Court ruling protecting pro-life pregnancy centers from harassment by state governments and share powerful "Stories from the Sidewalk" with Linda Teliha, including a life saved after someone saw a literal sign of hope outside Planned Parenthood.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller explore the upcoming July 4th expiration of Planned Parenthood's defunding, the political challenges facing pro-lifers, and the missed opportunities of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. With humor, historical detours, and sharp analysis, they highlight what's at stake for the pro-life movement and why Republicans might be letting a once-in-a-lifetime chance slip away.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive deep into the Department of Justice's 882-page report on the Biden administration's alleged weaponization of the FACE Act. They break down how the law—originally passed in 1994—has been applied almost exclusively to pro-life activists, the precedent it sets for First Amendment concerns, and why the federal government's involvement is controversial. The discussion then shifts to the rise of euthanasia and the dangerous euphemisms such as "medical aid in dying," highlighting how language shapes the debate on life issues. Finally, the show reflects on former Senator Ben Sasse's public journey through terminal illness and what it teaches about living—and dying—with dignity.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller break down California's newest wave of abortion bills, including AB 2540, which would require community college health centers to provide the abortion pill. They share the moving testimony of Leandra Wells, a young staffer with California Family Council, who details her experience facing an unplanned pregnancy in college. The episode also explores the politics behind AB 2531, the expansion of abortion grants for veterans, and concludes with a critical discussion of AB 1973's plan to let non-doctors perform second and third trimester abortions.

In this Easter weekend episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and sidewalk counselor Linda Talia dive into their monthly "Stories from the Sidewalk." They share powerful encounters with families outside Planned Parenthood, including a couple who chose life despite being turned away for prenatal care and a high school student navigating the decision between adoption and parenting. The conversation explores the realities of Planned Parenthood's business model, the decline of local adoptions, and the hidden societal costs of abortion. Later, John and Jonathan Keller discuss the conclusion of the legal saga surrounding David Daleiden and reflect on the impact of his undercover work exposing the fetal tissue trade.

Is the Trump administration truly pro-life or just half-measures and missed opportunities? John Gerardi breaks down the Weldon Amendment enforcement, California's relentless expansion of abortion access, and the Trump team's refusal to act on the abortion pill. Featuring Jonathan Keller, this episode calls balls and strikes on the complex state of the pro-life fight.

This week on Right to Life Radio, John and Jonathan tackle the disturbing allegations against Cesar Chavez and discuss how abortion has long been a tool for powerful men to cover up abuse. They reflect on the role abortion plays in coercion, share insights from the California March for Life, and preview exciting Right to Life events.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller tackle Josh Hawley's push to ban Mifepristone, the Senate filibuster dilemma, and why Congress is stuck when it comes to pro-life legislation. They also cover California's March for Life, shady legislative tactics, and Safe Surrender bills that could actually save babies.

John and Jonathan wade into the thorny debate over "abortion abolitionism" versus "equal protection," exploring the legal, political, and moral implications of prosecuting women who have abortions in the post-Dobbs era. They break down why this approach may be both impractical and counterproductive for the pro-life movement. Later, Linda Teliha joins for "Stories from the Sidewalk," sharing powerful real-life encounters at the Lifehouse outreach center—where simple compassion and support help women choose life for their babies. Hear about baby showers, reconciled families, and the life-saving difference one conversation can make.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dig into California's SB 106 — a freshly signed bill giving Planned Parenthood's seven California affiliates a $90 million no-strings-attached giveaway, on top of the $140 million they already received in October. They break down why this is less about healthcare and more about political backscratching: Planned Parenthood championed Prop 50's redistricting initiative, whose new maps were drawn by Paul Mitchell — who happens to be married to Jody Hicks, CEO of Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California. The guys also point out the glaring irony that the one Planned Parenthood service unaffected by the federal Medicaid cutoff is abortion — the very thing California is racing to protect with state dollars. The episode closes with a sharp analysis of Gavin Newsom's press conference signing ceremony, where his wife Jennifer Siebel Newsom visibly mocked female journalists for asking tough questions about high-speed rail, the Capitol annex cost overruns, and the LA fires — rather than lobbing softballs about abortion. John and Jonathan argue Newsom isn't doing this for women's health; he's auditioning to be the Planned Parenthood candidate for 2028. The show wraps with event announcements: Golf for Life on April 27, 40 Days for Life underway, and the California March for Life on March 16.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller break down a California Assembly floor debate over a $900,000 no-strings-attached grant to Planned Parenthood — set against the backdrop of the federal defunding triggered by the "One Big Beautiful Bill." They play audio clips and dissect the political theater, including Assembly members Tangipa and De Mayo pushing back while Democrat colleagues defended the funding as "preventative care." The irony isn't lost on John and Jonathan: California styles itself a "reproductive healthcare haven," yet Madera County women have to leave the county to deliver a baby, Madera Community Hospital has no open maternity ward, and one in four California women get inadequate prenatal care. Meanwhile, Planned Parenthood pockets $90M free and clear while hospitals survive on loans. They also connect this to Prop 50's redistricting scheme (which Planned Parenthood helped fund) and close with a segment on why assisted suicide hasn't exploded in California the way it has in Canada — and why that could change.

California lawmakers scramble to replace hundreds of millions in lost federal Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood. John and Jonathan analyze the political and financial battle over abortion funding while Linda Teliha shares moving sidewalk stories of hope, courage, and the life-saving difference that real support can make.

Fresh from the March for Life, John and Jonathan unpack JD Vance's speech, the political tension over Mifepristone, and the challenge of balancing prudence with action in the pro-life movement. They also debate the "abolitionist" position on prosecuting women who have abortions and preview the upcoming California March for Life.

On this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi marks the 53rd anniversary of Roe v. Wade with a deep dive into its history, legal reasoning, and long-lasting impact on American culture. From the common law roots of abortion restrictions to the Supreme Court's controversial use of the 14th Amendment, John explains why Roe was never the "moderate" decision many believed it to be. He also unpacks Planned Parenthood v. Casey, the eventual overturning of Roe in the Dobbs decision, and how the abortion pill is reshaping the fight for life today.

John and Jonathan tackle the Hyde Amendment, abortion funding in Obamacare, and why defining abortion as "healthcare" matters for policy and conscience. Then, Linda Talia shares powerful sidewalk ministry stories about the realities of crisis pregnancies, the rise of repeat abortions, and the life-changing support offered by Right to Life of Central California.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller debut Right to Life Radio on the "50,000-watt mega blowtorch" KMJ with a fiery discussion about the growing tensions between pro-life organizations and the Trump administration. They break down the FDA's slow-rolling review of the abortion pill, the political risks of inaction, and the backlash from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, Lila Rose, and other key advocates. The hosts also analyze the 2022 midterms, why Trump's team wants to avoid the abortion conversation, and the controversy surrounding Josh and Erin Hawley's new "Love Life" initiative.

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John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller wrap up 2025 with a frank pro-life year in review. They break down the highs and lows of the movement, from California's legislative battles and Gavin Newsom's "puddle of money" for Planned Parenthood to the historic—though temporary—defunding of the nation's largest abortion provider. The conversation also explores the growing threat of physician-assisted suicide, the stalled review of Mifepristone, and why the fight over abortion pills may define the future of the pro-life movement. Plus, a sneak peek at Right to Life Radio's exciting new home in 2026!

In this short podcast-only episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi dives into the growing tension within the pro-life movement over the Trump administration's approach to abortion policy—specifically the lack of action on Mifeprestone. John explores the political strategy behind keeping quiet on abortion, the conflict with Josh and Erin Hawley's new "Love Life" messaging campaign, and the danger of ceding the conversation to pro-abortion voices. With some humor and a bit of frustration, John and Jonathan ask: if we can't talk about abortion now, when can we?

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into the latest news in the pro-life movement, starting with the aftermath of Right to Life of Central California's 37th Annual Christmas Dinner and Auction and the emotional tribute to Marianne Angelo. The conversation shifts to the political fight over the abortion pill Mifepristone, the slow-moving FDA review, and the Susan B. Anthony List's call to fire FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. John and Jonathan discuss whether the real issue lies with the commissioner—or with Donald Trump himself—and explore the broader challenges of the pro-life movement's standing within the conservative landscape. Plus, a detour into conspiracy theories, Candace Owens drama, and the generational divide in modern conservatism.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi dives into the crisis facing pregnant women in Madera County, California. With Medi-Cal reimbursements so low that OBGYNs can't afford to accept patients, maternity wards are closing and home births are on the rise—leaving low-income women with fewer and riskier options. John breaks down how the expansion of Medi-Cal under Gavin Newsom has created an unsustainable system, why Planned Parenthood isn't helping these women, and the troubling reality that California's healthcare policies make abortion easier and cheaper than childbirth.

John Gerardi unpacks the shocking truth about the abortion pill's real dangers, why ER visits are being mislabeled as miscarriages, and how the abortion industry prioritizes profit over women's safety. Plus, he connects the dots between housing, family planning, and declining birth rates, and reviews a new bill targeting surrogacy abuses.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into Justice Anthony Kennedy's new memoir and tear apart his legacy on the Supreme Court, focusing on his swing vote in Planned Parenthood v. Casey that preserved Roe v. Wade for three more decades. They explore Kennedy's obsession with "liberty," his lack of judicial philosophy, and the devastating cultural impact of his decisions. Along the way, the conversation expands into reflections on the fragility of human life, from childbirth to the end of life, and why our culture's approach to sex and marriage is so deeply disordered.

The conservative movement is in turmoil after election losses, public infighting, and controversial figures like Tucker Carlson and Nick Fuentes stirring division. John and Jonathan break down how this impacts the pro-life movement, why the Heritage Foundation controversy matters, and the moral dilemmas of IVF—including the bizarre practice of memorializing embryos as jewelry.

John and Jonathan kick off the Christmas season early by diving into the political fallout from California's Proposition 50. They analyze how Gavin Newsom's special election maneuver is less about governance and more about setting up a 2028 presidential run, and what it means for the pro-life movement. The guys also break down the devastating pro-abortion trends in Virginia, the ripple effects of SB 357 on sex trafficking in Los Angeles, and the overlooked role abortion plays in exploitation. Plus, a quick look at the filibuster and the Trump 2025 shutdown drama.

John and Linda share a funny and heartfelt mix of sidewalk stories. They discuss the hope that pro-life outreach brings, cultural insights from Uganda. Then Jonathan joins to discuss the ethical debates around IVF and the future of the pro-life movement under Trump.

In this week's episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller break down President Trump's new IVF policy, what it really means, why it's controversial, and how it fits into the bigger picture of life ethics and politics. They unpack the confusion around the Alabama Supreme Court's recent decision, expose shady billing practices in the abortion industry, and ask the questions most media outlets won't. Join them for an honest, thought-provoking look at how technology, law, and politics collide in the fight for life.

John Gerardi asks the tough questions about the Trump administration's slow action on restricting the abortion pill, including the FDA's approval of a new generic version. With Jonathan Keller, he explores the legal, political, and moral stakes of Mifepristone regulation, why it matters for abortion numbers nationwide, and the challenge of holding pro-life leaders accountable.

John and Jonathan unpack the FDA’s surprise approval of a generic abortion pill, the political and legal fallout, and why pro-lifers are demanding a real fight over Mifepristone.

John Gerardi and Linda Teliha share uplifting “Stories from the Sidewalk,” including two young women who found hope, chose life, and were met with love and support. From unexpected family reactions to a joyful baby shower, this episode captures what it truly means to walk with mothers in crisis. Plus, John breaks down the debate over Cardinal Cupich’s award for Senator Durbin and Pope Leo’s comments on abortion, the death penalty, and the consistent ethic of life.

HHS is finally launching a study on the abortion pill, but will it change anything—or is it just stringing pro-lifers along? John and Jonathan discuss coerced abortions, political polarization, and the dangers of cooked data. Then, they break down why Cardinal Cupich’s decision to honor Senator Dick Durbin has Catholics and evangelicals alike shaking their heads

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller discuss the shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk, the cultural decay that fuels political violence, and why the sanctity of life matters more than ever. They also tackle the First Amendment, the myth of “hate speech,” and Pam Bondi’s troubling remarks about prosecuting businesses over speech.

This week on Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller examine California’s newest abortion shield law and its alarming implications for safety and accountability. They also reflect on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the rise of political violence, and what it means for the pro-life movement and the country as a whole.

In this heartfelt episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and sidewalk advocate Linda Teliha share inspiring Stories from the Sidewalk. Linda recounts one mother’s incredible journey from abortion-minded crisis, through addiction and recovery, to full custody of her children and a fresh start in life. They discuss the transformative power of hope, the importance of community support, and the life-changing impact of baby showers hosted for moms who choose life. The episode also touches on the challenges of sidewalk advocacy, insights into the mindset of women entering Planned Parenthood, and ways the public can get involved—like donating to upcoming baby showers via Amazon wish lists.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive deep into the growing impact of the abortion pill, Mifepristone, on abortion rates in the U.S. They discuss the Trump administration’s response (or lack thereof), new data on the pill’s safety concerns, and the political chess game unfolding between pro-life senators, the FDA, and the Department of Justice.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller tackle California's redistricting chaos, dubbed "Gavin Mandering". They discuss Gavin Newsom’s bold political moves, Planned Parenthood’s unexpected role, and the potential ripple effects on national politics. The duo also explores the ethically murky waters of embryo screening, and eugenics.

John and Jonathan tackle the dark side of IVF and surrogacy, from terrifying abuse cases to legal highways that allow registered sex offenders to become parents. They connect these issues to the pro-life movement and discuss the Trump administration’s surprising stance on IVF.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller unpack Kamala Harris’s big political decision (or is it?) and explore how California politics ripple across the national pro-life landscape. Then, they dive into the world of IVF ethics, featuring a "30-year-old baby".

John Gerardi and Linda Teliha share sidewalk stories of hope, unexpected victories, and how even a "bad" presentation can save a life. Plus, Jonathan Keller joins to discuss Planned Parenthood clinic closures and national defunding efforts.

John Girardi dives into Planned Parenthood's deep ties with Hollywood, Lena Dunham’s latest show Too Much, and how federal funding cuts are shaking up their operations.

John Gerardi pulls back the curtain on Planned Parenthood’s finances in this data-packed episode of Right to Life Radio. With a deep dive into tax forms and affiliate reports, John reveals how the OBBB’s one-year defunding will hit hard, especially in states like California. Find out if Planned Parenthood survives without your tax dollars and what this means for the future of abortion in America.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive headfirst into the legal chaos surrounding the OBBB, judicial overreach, and the roller coaster of legislative madness. They break down the temporary restraining order against defunding Planned Parenthood and the rogue judge who allowed it.

In this special episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller are joined by the insightful Kathryn Jean Lopez, senior fellow at the National Review Institute. The trio dives into the contentious legalization of physician-assisted suicide in New York, comparing it with similar legislation in California and discussing the chilling implications for vulnerable groups like the disabled. They also unpack the downsizing of Planned Parenthood, the ins and outs of the "One Big, Beautiful Bill" (OBBB), and what the future holds for pro-life legislation. Plus, Kathryn shares details about her must-read pro-life newsletter, The Lifeline.

On the third anniversary of the Dobbs decision, John and Jonathan dive deep into how the legal landscape has changed—and hasn’t—since Roe v. Wade was overturned. They explore the constitutional arguments behind Dobbs, the rise in abortions since 2022, and how telemedicine abortion access has skyrocketed under President Biden. The duo also examines the financial state of Planned Parenthood and whether proposed defunding efforts might cripple the organization or just push it further into virtual abortion services.

In this eye-opening episode of Right to Life Radio, hosts John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller expose the chilling revival of eugenics through modern IVF and genetic testing startups. From Nucleus Embryo’s $6,000 “preventative medicine” screening to AI-driven trait selection, they trace how society risks slipping into a dystopian future where the “strongest” survive—and the rest are discarded. With historical context, biblical insights, and a warning about creeping “death panels,” this conversation challenges listeners to uphold the inherent value of every human life.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller expose new data revealing that Mifepristone complications are dramatically underreported and argue that mail-order abortion pills have outflanked state bans—so it’s time to dust off the 1873 Comstock Act and stop abortifacients at the mailbox.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, Sarah Goring and Linda Teliha share two powerful Stories from the Sidewalk—“Faith,” a teen who chose life after seeing a fetal model and discovering she was carrying a girl, and “Jack,” a young father whose life and faith were transformed through support despite domestic abuse trauma. Later, Jonathan Keller explains why the Trump administration dropped the Biden-era EMTALA lawsuit that would have forced hospitals in pro-life states to provide abortions, and discusses the long-term strategy for protecting unborn children. The show concludes with new research from the Charlotte Lozier Institute debunking the “safer than Tylenol” myth about the abortion pill and revealing how complications are often misreported as miscarriages.

In this evergreen episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi dismantles a Jesuit scholar’s claim that the Ten Commandments belong only in religious covenants, not public classrooms, and makes the case that moral law springs from human nature itself. He then turns to the modern culture war, exposing how medical associations and media jargon—from “cardiac activity” to “pro-choice”—skew public perception on life issues. Finally, he discusses the ongoing federal review of mifepristone, arguing for stricter abortion-pill regulations in the name of protecting vulnerable lives.

John and Jonathan unpack the narrow House passage of Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its sweeping pro-life provisions—especially the 10-year defunding of Planned Parenthood. They reflect on legislative history, the power of reconciliation, and ponder its chances in the Senate. Plus: a bizarre bombing at a California IVF clinic opens a deeper conversation on the ethics of IVF and what Trump’s upcoming executive order could mean for the future of life policy.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller, two “deeply unwell” hosts fighting off colds and pro-abortion lunacy, unpack the growing storm surrounding the abortion pill, unexpected praise for Josh Hawley, and whether Gavin Newsom accidentally became California’s most pro-life governor (by doing math).

In this solo episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi dives into the pronatalism movement, addressing America’s falling birth rates and their economic risks. He dismisses right-wing fixes like IVF and artificial wombs, pushing for more marriages to solve the issue—a solution at odds with the left’s autonomy fixation and the right’s individualism. Girardi also tears into a misleading Pulitzer-winning ProPublica story about Georgia’s abortion laws and calls out ACOG for unclear miscarriage care guidance. He wraps up with concerns about Democrats targeting the Senate filibuster to pass abortion laws and wonders why Republicans don’t act first.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi dives into a groundbreaking study exposing the abortion pill’s dangers, revealing an 11% rate of serious adverse events—far higher than the FDA’s claims. Joined by Linda Talia, the show shares poignant "Stories from the Sidewalk," capturing the heartbreak and hope of ministering outside Planned Parenthood. Jonathan Keller breaks down California’s push to shield abortion pill access, spotlighting legislative gaslighting despite hard data. It’s a raw look at life, science, and politics colliding.

In this lively episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi and guest Jonathan Keller tackle the heated debate surrounding California’s AB 1453, a bill proposing that UC and CSU student health centers provide adoption information. Through sharp commentary and legislative audio clips, they expose the fierce opposition from pro-abortion groups like Planned Parenthood and UC representatives, who claim offering adoption info is “non-compassionate.” Gerardi passionately argues that pro-abortion forces have systematically diminished adoption’s cultural role since Roe v. Wade, contributing to fewer adoptions and the closure of agencies like Infant of Prague. With humor, personal anecdotes from an Easter vigil, and a nod to Gerardi's National Review piece, the episode blends wit with a sobering look at the state of adoption and abortion policy in California.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller tackle the topic of the day: defunding Planned Parenthood, unpacking the complexities of federal funding through Medicaid and the potential effects of a Republican-led reconciliation bill. They explore a Supreme Court case that could allow states to exclude Planned Parenthood from Medicaid, discuss the organization's reported financial struggles, and critique the abortion movement's priorities. With sharp commentary and a touch of humor, the episode offers a pro-life perspective on a contentious topic.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into California’s Assembly Bill 54, a law designed to secure abortion pill supply lines while shielding providers from out-of-state legal challenges. With sharp commentary, they critique Assemblymember Maggie Krell’s push for “access” above all else, question the safety of medication abortion, and spotlight the state’s neglect of prenatal care for low-income women. The episode ends with a lively chat about Javier Becerra’s bid for governor and what it means for Kamala Harris’s next move.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Linda Teliha share compelling "Stories from the Sidewalk," including a tattooed dad’s encounter with Planned Parenthood’s dismissive attitude and a high schooler’s decision. They dive into Planned Parenthood’s business model, the decline of adoption. Gerardi discusses Javier Becerra’s pro-abortion gubernatorial run, capped off with Jonathan Keller’s fiery March for Life speech.

In this California-focused episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi and guest Jonathan Keller dissect three contentious state bills—AB40, AB290, and AB551—aimed at mandating abortions in emergency rooms. They explore the implications for Catholic hospitals, the absurdity of medication abortion in emergency settings, and the reopening of Madera Community Hospital without a maternity ward, tying it to Medi-Cal’s failures and Planned Parenthood’s abortion-centric model.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi and guest Jonathan Keller dive into a contentious new California bill, AB 547, proposing tax credits for IVF expenses. They unpack the ethical pitfalls of IVF, critique its unregulated practices, and explore its political ripple effects from Trump’s influence to local Fresno politics.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller humorously explore California Governor Gavin Newsom’s growing media presence through his new podcasts, framing it as a bid for the presidency. They dissect his interview with Charlie Kirk, questioning his moderate posturing on issues like abortion and transgender sports policies against his ultra-liberal track record. The hosts also touch on local Planned Parenthood’s questionable use of taxpayer funds, blending sharp political commentary with pro-life advocacy.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi dives into the Trump administration’s pivot away from fetal tissue research, contrasting it with Francis Collins’ controversial NIH tenure. He praises Dr. Jay Bhattacharya’s early stance, critiques the lack of a bioethics framework, and celebrates the DOJ dropping Biden’s EMTALA lawsuit against Idaho. Gerardi also ties in his National Review article, urging pro-lifers to focus on compassion, not just science, to shift public opinion.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Linda Teliha share powerful and sometimes bizarre stories from the sidewalk, highlighting the real struggles of women considering abortion. They discuss how pro-lifers must move beyond statistics and focus on tangible, compassionate support. Plus, John previews his upcoming National Review article on pro-life messaging, and Jonathan Keller joins in from an airport lounge for a lively discussion on why science alone won’t win the abortion debate.

This week on Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller break down President Trump’s recent executive order on IVF. What does this mean for the pro-life movement, and could it reshape the Republican Party’s stance on life issues? We analyze the ethics, political fallout, and the cautious responses from major pro-life groups. Plus, John laments the existential dread of waiting too long—or not long enough—to send a follow-up article to National Review.

John and Jonathan dive into USAID’s questionable spending habits and how the U.S. government may be bankrolling abortion legalization efforts abroad. They also discuss the rise of the Green Tide movement, the role of federal money in shaping public opinion, and why Elon Musk is exposing some inconvenient truths. Plus, John shares his experience of getting published in National Review—and the shockingly hostile response from conservatives.

This week on Right to Life Radio, John and Jonathan break down the chaotic landscape of abortion politics, RFK Jr.’s surprising Senate testimony, and the massive impact of Mifepristone on abortion rates. Plus, they expose how USAID funneled millions into left-wing causes (yes, even BBC funding!) before Elon Musk’s “Doge” department cracked down. Finally, we honor the life of Marianne Angelillo, a beloved champion of the pro-life movement.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Linda Teliha discuss heartbreaking and hopeful stories from sidewalk counseling outside Planned Parenthood. They dive into the real struggles women face when deciding on abortion and the consequences that often go unspoken. Later, Jonathan Keller joins to break down RFK Jr.’s surprising pro-life stance, Trump’s latest pro-life executive actions, and why the abortion pill is driving a massive increase in abortion numbers.

Join John as he analyzes the March for Life in DC, and revisits Roe v. Wade and why March for Life should stay in January.

John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dissect California’s legislative chaos, the abortion pill, and the influence of lobbyists in Sacramento. With humor and insight, they tackle the bizarre processes shaping the state’s laws.

California’s legislative session is in full swing, and the pro-life movement is bracing for impact. John and Jonathan dissect AB54 and its potential to reshape access to abortion medication, while addressing the media’s glaring double standards. Also, hear the shocking details behind a plot to assassinate Justice Kavanaugh, and why the media buried the story

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Linda Teliha kick off the year by reflecting on impactful moments from 2024. Linda shares stories from the sidewalk, including Christmas caroling outside Planned Parenthood and how it became an avenue for new volunteers. They discuss the importance of kindness and advocacy over confrontation, sharing inspiring stories of lives changed through their outreach efforts.

Later, John and Jonathan Keller dive into a thought-provoking clip about a “death doula,” physician-assisted suicide, and the societal implications of normalizing death in such ways. The conversation touches on how the pro-life movement can counter these ideas with compassionate care for the dying. The episode wraps with a critical analysis of the abortion pill, its role in rising abortion numbers, and the need for greater awareness and restrictions.

In this year-end episode, John and Jonathan review the biggest pro-life stories of 2024, from Trump’s reelection to Gavin Newsom’s relentless pro-choice campaigns. The hosts dissect the growing significance of abortion pills, RFK Jr.’s surprising pro-life commitments, and what to expect from California legislators in 2025.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller delve into the legal and ethical implications of a new abortion clinic opening in Tulare County. They explore a recent court ruling that could have far-reaching consequences for civil rights law in California. The discussion highlights the financial motivations behind abortion clinics, the lack of comprehensive prenatal care in rural areas, and the persistent challenges faced by medical providers due to inadequate Medi-Cal reimbursement. Wrapping up, they cover national news, including Senator Josh Hawley’s pro-life commitments during his discussion with RFK Jr. regarding HHS policies.

In this week’s episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into key pro-life updates and legal battles. They discuss Harmeet Dhillon’s appointment to the Department of Justice and its implications for civil rights and pro-life advocacy. Special guest Anne-Marie Payden, Executive Director of Tulare King’s Right to Life, shares insights on the grassroots fight to stop the new clinic in Tulare and the local efforts to prevent it, including a precedent-setting court case involving CCNRs. The episode wraps up with a look at the UK’s push to legalize physician-assisted suicide and what that could mean for similar debates in the United States.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Linda Talia discuss her work outside of Planned Parenthood and share powerful stories from the sidewalk. Linda recounts emotional and thought-provoking encounters with couples facing abortion decisions, revealing the complexities behind these moments. From laughter as a defense mechanism to the psychology of those struggling with such decisions, they explore the humanity and challenges in these pivotal moments. Later, the discussion shifts to the cultural view of pregnancy, unpacking Planned Parenthood’s controversial “trigger warning” tweet and its implications for how society perceives abortion and motherhood.

In this episode, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into the latest Trump administration cabinet picks and their implications for pro-life issues. They explore how key figures like RFK Jr., Marco Rubio, and others may shape policies on abortion, Planned Parenthood funding, Title X, and more. The duo also dissects controversial topics, such as RFK Jr.’s fluctuating abortion stance and the ethics of fetal tissue research.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into the whirlwind of cabinet appointments by President-elect Trump and their potential implications for pro-life policies. From Robert F. Kennedy Jr.‘s nomination to HHS, to Dr. Jay Bhattacharya’s potential role at NIH, the discussion explores critical issues surrounding abortion policy, conscience protections, and federal funding.

In this episode, John Gerardi interviews Jennifer Butcher, the founder of Rachel’s Vineyard in Fresno, a retreat program dedicated to post-abortion healing. They explore the origins of the ministry, its unique approach to spiritual and emotional recovery, and how it supports those struggling with the impact of abortion. From personal storytelling to memorial services, Jennifer explains the transformative power of these retreats and the importance of approaching the abortion conversation with compassion and understanding.

In this post-election episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller from the California Family Council dig into the significant 2024 election outcomes. They examine the implications of Donald Trump’s victory and a Republican-controlled Senate on the pro-life cause and Supreme Court. They break down what GOP dominance might mean for abortion policies, from cutting federal abortion funding to the Mexico City policy. They also discuss critical state-level referenda, highlighting Nebraska’s pro-life win and analyzing why some red states, like Missouri, leaned pro-choice in the polls. Tune in for a deep dive into what lies ahead for the pro-life movement in this new political landscape.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi hosts a jam-packed show, starting with Linda Talia from “Stories from the Sidewalk,” who shares powerful stories from interactions at the Right to Life Center. Linda discusses a transformative conversation with a young woman. Later, Katie Daniel from Susan B. Anthony List joins to break down upcoming state ballot initiatives around abortion and pro-life regulations. Katie provides a fascinating overview of what’s happening on the national stage, including efforts in Florida, Ohio, and other states as the election draws near.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller from California Family Council sit down with Dr. Donna Harrison from the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists (AAPLOG) to discuss how pro-abortion advocates manipulate language to further their agenda. They dissect the confusion between miscarriage care and abortion bans and delve into the redefinition of terms like pregnancy and health care. Later, the conversation takes a fun turn as they speculate on the possible pro-life impact of Elon Musk and his wealth, exploring how Musk’s growing pro-life stance could influence the cultural and political landscape.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, hosts John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller break down the abortion-related issues at stake in the 2024 elections. They discuss the critical importance of the presidency in shaping abortion policy, the federal versus state role in regulating abortion, and how the upcoming congressional and local races might influence the future of life-affirming legislation. With a mix of sharp political analysis and humor, John and Jonathan navigate the complexities of current abortion debates, from federal funding to the rise of abortion pill use. They also touch on key competitive races in California and highlight the various state ballot initiatives that could reshape abortion laws across the nation.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John and Jonathan dive into uncharted territory—women’s media. The duo humorously dissects a National Review article critiquing Cosmopolitan magazine, exploring topics like sexual ethics, marriage, and the portrayal of traditional values. They also tackle Kamala Harris’ appearance on the Call Her Daddy podcast, discussing her views on abortion and the cultural landscape surrounding relationships. Buckle up as they wade through pop culture while tying it back to the pro-life conversation.

John Gerardi and Linda Teliha discuss the origins and growth of the sidewalk outreach ministry outside Planned Parenthood in Fresno. They explore the challenges of coordinating 40 Days for Life, share heartfelt stories of how Linda’s personal experience drives her passion, and offer insights into the complexities of interacting with women in crisis. Later, John welcomes Jonathan Keller from California Family Council to share predictions and analysis of the upcoming vice presidential debate, particularly focusing on how the abortion issue might be handled. Skip to 41:30 to hear John and Jonathan's VP Debate predictions.

On this episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi is joined by guest Jonathan Keller, and Becca Delahunt to discuss the implications of Tim Walz's vice presidential pick on abortion policies in Minnesota and beyond.

In this episode, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into Kamala Harris’s controversial statements about third-trimester abortions during a recent debate. They react to a revealing clip about the grim reality of late-term abortion procedures. The discussion highlights key abortion laws and how health exceptions are often misused to justify third-trimester abortions. The team also addresses Project 2025’s abortion reporting proposal and Ron DeSantis’s leadership in opposing Florida’s Amendment 4. Tune in for insightful and sometimes shocking commentary on the state of abortion in America.

In this special episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi gives a live reaction to the 2024 ABC News Presidential Debate, focusing on the abortion discussions between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. John dissects the candidates’ stances, offering insights into Trump’s lukewarm messaging, Harris’ position on abortion laws, and the broader implications of abortion policy in the U.S. John highlights how both candidates frame the abortion debate and the potential impact their policies could have on national abortion laws.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Linda Teliha share powerful stories from the sidewalk of how Right to Life of Central California’s outreach has transformed lives. From fathers stepping up to save their babies to a police officer wanting to get involved, the team discusses the real-life impact of their ministry next to Planned Parenthood.

Then, Jonathan Keller joins the show with updates on current political issues surrounding abortion, including Donald Trump’s comments on Amendment 4 and IVF mandates.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into the controversial topic of IVF and its moral implications from a pro-life perspective. They discuss the Alabama Supreme Court ruling, the political fallout surrounding IVF, and the problematic stances taken by prominent Republicans. The conversation also touches on Michelle Obama’s comments at the DNC, the surprising resurfacing of a California bill on IVF, and the broader implications for pro-life advocacy. The show closes with a reflection on the challenges faced by the pro-life movement in the current political landscape.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi is joined by Ann Marie Payton, Director of Tulare King’s Right to Life, for an insightful discussion on the pro-life efforts in California’s South Valley. Ann Marie shares about her journey from fertility care to leading a regional pro-life organization, as well as the innovative programs and successful advocacy work that TKRL is known for. The episode highlights the upcoming fundraiser featuring Jim Caviezel, and delves into the strategic moves that have prevented abortion clinics from opening in the region. John and Ann Marie also touch on the broader implications of pro-life advocacy and the challenges ahead.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive deep into the records of Kamala Harris and her running mate, Tim Walz, focusing on their extreme positions on abortion. The conversation covers the legislative actions taken by Walz in Minnesota that have effectively legalized infanticide and Harris’s long history of aggressively pro-abortion policies, both as California Attorney General and as a U.S. Senator. They discuss the broader implications of these positions on medical ethics, federalism, and religious liberty. The hosts also touch on historical perspectives, referencing figures like Peter Singer and the deeply ingrained liberal culture in states like Minnesota.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into the political intricacies of election season, focusing on the contentious Project 2025 by the Heritage Foundation. They dissect the media’s portrayal of the project, the impact of think tanks on political administrations, and the broader implications for social conservative issues. The duo also explores the Trump administration’s handling of pro-life policies and the potential fallout from Biden and Harris’s proposed Supreme Court reforms. With humor and insight, they highlight the challenges and opportunities facing the pro-life movement in the current political landscape.

Show Notes:

• Introduction: John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller open

• Discussion on Project 2025 and its media portrayal

• The role of think tanks in shaping political administrations

• Heritage Foundation’s shift towards social conservative issues

• Analysis of the Trump administration’s stance on abortion

• Concerns about the lack of pro-life commitments in the current Trump campaign

• Examination of Biden and Harris’s proposed Supreme Court reforms

• Potential impacts of imposing term limits on Supreme Court justices

• Historical context of judicial impeachments in the U.S.

• Final thoughts on the political climate and its effects on pro-life policies

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi and guest Linda Talia share compelling stories from their sidewalk ministry, where they provide support and alternatives to women and couples considering abortion. The episode highlights a transformative journey of a mother who chose life for her baby, the challenges faced, and the subsequent hope and rehabilitation. The discussion also touches on the broader societal implications of abortion, including the often overlooked impact on men and the issue of coerced abortions. The episode concludes with a critical analysis of political statements on abortion freedom, offering a poignant reflection on the realities of pro-life advocacy.

Show Notes

• Introduction by John Gerardi

• Stories from the Sidewalk Segment: Interview with Linda Teliha about sidewalk ministry experiences

• Key Story: A mother’s journey from considering abortion to choosing life and rehabilitation

• Challenges and Hope: The ongoing support provided and the importance of community involvement

• Discussion on Broader Issues:

• The impact of abortion decisions on men

• Instances of coerced abortions and their societal implications

• Political Analysis: Reaction to Pete Buttigieg’s comments on abortion and freedom

• Conclusion: Reflections on the importance of comprehensive support in pro-life advocacy

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi speaks with Sissy Dalena-Wood, co-founder of the Obria Medical Clinics of Central California. They discuss the critical public health issues facing the San Joaquin Valley, particularly the lack of prenatal care for low-income women. Sissy highlights the mission and impact of the Obria Clinics, which offer comprehensive OB/GYN services and holistic support to underserved communities. The conversation also touches on the clinic’s partnerships with local organizations and the essential role of community support in providing dignified and compassionate care.

Show Notes

• Introduction: Host John Gerardi introduces Sissy Delana Wood, co-founder of the Obria Medical Clinics of Central California.

• Main Topic: Discussion on the significant public health challenges in the San Joaquin Valley, focusing on the lack of prenatal care for low-income women.

• Obria Medical Clinics: Overview of the clinic’s mission, services offered, and its holistic approach to patient care.

• Community Impact: The clinic’s growth, patient stories, and the importance of treating patients with dignity and respect.

• Partnerships: Collaboration with local organizations like Catholic Charities to provide comprehensive support to patients.

• Support and Donations: Information on how to support and donate to the Obria Clinics, emphasizing local impact.

• Closing Remarks: Upcoming topics on the next episode, including political updates and their implications for abortion policy.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi delves into the complexities of California’s AB 1955, a controversial new law that prevents schools from informing parents if their child is undergoing a social gender transition. Gerardi examines the broader implications for parental rights, drawing parallels to California’s longstanding policies on minors’ consent to reproductive health services. With engaging anecdotes and legal insights, the episode highlights the tension between state policies and parental authority, underscored by a reaction from Elon Musk, who threatens to move business out of California in protest.

Show Notes

• Introduction by John Gerardi

• Overview of AB 1955 and its implications for parental rights

• Discussion on the confidentiality privilege held by minors

• Analysis of California’s historical stance on minors’ consent to reproductive health services

• Commentary on the broader legal principles of consent and capacity in Anglo-American law

• Reaction from Elon Musk and potential business implications for California

• Examination of the ethical and practical challenges posed by the new law

• Closing thoughts and reflections on the future of parental rights in California

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller tackle the perplexing changes to the 2024 Republican Party platform, especially the omission of traditional pro-life language. They delve into the implications of these changes, discuss the significance of political party platforms, and debate whether this shift signals a deeper identity crisis within the Republican Party. Tune in to hear their insights on the future of the pro-life movement in American politics and the potential impacts on federal and state-level abortion policies.

Show Notes:

• Introduction: Welcome by John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller

• Main Topic: Analysis of the Republican Party’s 2024 platform changes

• Platform Significance: History and purpose of party platforms

• Pro-Life Language: Missing pro-life commitments and their implications

• Political Strategy: Debating the strategic shifts within the Republican Party

• Federal vs. State: Discussing the role of federal government in abortion legislation post-Dobbs decision

• Listener Questions: Addressing audience concerns and questions about the platform changes

• Conclusion: Final thoughts on the potential future of pro-life policies within American politics

In this compelling episode of Right to Life Radio, Linda Teliha from Right to Life of Central California shares poignant stories from the sidewalk, offering a glimpse into the real-life struggles of women facing abortion decisions. Through heartfelt anecdotes, Linda reveals the often unseen pressures and emotional turmoil these women endure, highlighting the critical role of support and compassion in their lives. The episode also touches on the aftermath of the recent presidential debate, exploring its implications on public perception and policy related to abortion. Show Notes 1. Introduction to Stories from the Sidewalk: Linda Teliha discusses her on-the-ground experiences with women considering abortion. 2. Impact of External Pressures: Examination of research indicating that 70% of abortions occur against the woman’s preference due to external pressures. 3. Personal Anecdotes: Linda shares personal stories, including an encounter with a woman facing an abusive relationship and considering a second-trimester abortion. 4. Support Systems: Discussion of the resources available to women, including maternity homes and counseling, and the impact of offering these alternatives. 5. Emotional and Physical Realities: Insights into the physical and emotional realities of abortion procedures, especially in the second trimester. 6. Positive Outcomes: Highlighting success stories where women chose life after receiving support and counseling. 7. Presidential Debate Analysis: Recap of the recent presidential debate and its potential effects on abortion policies and public opinion.

This episode explores the landmark Dobbs decision on its two-year anniversary, overturning Roe v. Wade. Hosts John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller dive into the history of abortion law in America, from pre-Roe state regulations to the reasoning behind Roe v. Wade and Casey v. Planned Parenthood. They break down the legal arguments in the Dobbs decision and discuss its impact on the current political landscape surrounding abortion rights. The hosts also touch on the challenges facing the pro-life movement post-Dobbs and the shifting stance of some political figures on the issue.

Show Notes:

Introduction to Roe v. Wade and its impact (2:45)
Discussion of feminist philosophy behind abortion rights (7:30)
Explanation of the "penumbra" concept in constitutional law (14:20)
Breakdown of Roe v. Wade's trimester framework (22:15)
Analysis of Planned Parenthood v. Casey decision (31:40)
Detailed look at the Dobbs decision and its reasoning (38:50)
Current political landscape post-Dobbs (48:30)
Challenges facing the pro-life movement (54:20)

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi and guest Jonathan Keller dive into the recent Supreme Court ruling on the abortion pill, discussing its implications and the broader landscape of abortion regulations. They unpack the 9-0 decision, exploring the concept of legal standing and its role in this case. The conversation also touches on the growing prevalence of medication abortions and the challenges facing the pro-life movement in a changing regulatory environment. Additionally, John and Jonathan critique the political maneuvers surrounding IVF legislation and the seeming inconsistencies in the pro-life stance of many Republican leaders.

Show Notes:

Introduction:

• Host: John Gerardi

• Guest: Jonathan Keller from California Family Council

• Overview of the Supreme Court’s decision regarding the abortion pill.

Supreme Court Ruling:

• Explanation of the 9-0 decision.

• Legal standing and its importance.

• Historical context of the FDA’s approval and regulation of the abortion pill.

Implications of the Decision:

• The impact of the ruling on pro-life efforts.

• Increased accessibility of the abortion pill and its consequences.

• Discussion on the ethics and safety concerns related to medication abortions.

Political and Legal Analysis:

• Critique of the Republican approach to FDA regulations.

• The role of the Supreme Court in adjudicating actual lawsuits versus advisory opinions.

IVF Legislation Debate:

• Examination of recent political focus on IVF.

• Analysis of competing bills and their implications.

• The moral and ethical considerations surrounding IVF practices.

Closing Thoughts:

• Reflections on the broader pro-life movement.

• Discussion on the importance of consistency in pro-life advocacy.

Podcast Show Notes

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi is joined by Jonathan Keller from California Family Council to dive into the hot-button issue of abortion legislation in California. They discuss the latest bill, AB 2085, which aims to streamline the approval process for abortion clinics by stripping local municipalities of their decision-making power. The duo explores the implications of this bill for communities in the San Joaquin Valley, particularly Tulare County, which has been targeted by abortion providers.

Key topics include:

• Overview of AB 2085 and its potential impact on local zoning laws.

• Historical context of abortion clinic proposals in Tulare and Visalia.

• The role of local pro-life activists in opposing these clinics.

• The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its exclusion for abortion clinics under the new bill.

• The Southern Poverty Law Center’s designation of California Family Council as a “hate group” and its broader implications for conservative organizations.

Join John and Jonathan as they unravel the complex legal and social battles surrounding abortion access and local governance in California.

In this episode of Right to Life Radio, host John Gerardi discusses California’s budget crisis and its impact on Planned Parenthood, explores the financial dynamics within Planned Parenthood, and touches on the political strategies of both Democrats and Republicans in the lead-up to the 2024 election. The episode also includes commentary on the broader implications of financial decisions by major philanthropists.

Main Topics:

California Budget Crisis:

• Host John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller discuss Governor Gavin Newsom’s budget issues, highlighting a $73 billion deficit.

• The episode covers how Newsom’s budget cuts have upset various groups, including Planned Parenthood and the California Teachers Association.

Planned Parenthood’s "Financial Struggles":

• Discussion on how Planned Parenthood is reacting to budget cuts despite receiving significant funds from the state in the past.

• Analysis of Planned Parenthood’s strategic use of financial pressures to garner more donations and support from wealthy philanthropists like Mackenzie Scott and Melinda Gates.

Impact on Abortion Services:

• The episode examines how Planned Parenthood’s funding issues may affect abortion services and their broader implications for reproductive health in California.

• Critique of the euphemisms used to describe California’s commitment to “reproductive freedom” and “health equity.”

Political Dynamics and Strategies:

• Discussion on the political maneuvering around Newsom’s budget cuts and Planned Parenthood’s public stance.

• Exploration of how these financial and political dynamics play into the broader 2024 election strategies.

Financial Motivation of Planned Parenthood:

• Insights into how Planned Parenthood prioritizes profitable services like transgender hormone therapy over less profitable ones like prenatal care.

• Discussion on the organization’s fundraising tactics and their impact on public perception and policy.

Philanthropy and Abortion Funding:

• Analysis of recent large donations from wealthy individuals like Mackenzie Scott and Melinda Gates to support abortion services.

• Examination of the influence of these donations on Planned Parenthood’s operations and strategies.

Republican Strategies and Missteps:

• Critique of Republican politicians’ responses to Democrat strategies on issues like IVF and contraception.

• Discussion on how these responses may impact the pro-life movement and the 2024 election.

Key Quotes:

“Planned Parenthood loves money. The fact that they’re criticizing Newsom like this, I’m not sure if this is just a negotiating pose to kind of squeeze every last dollar out of him humanly possible.” - Jonathan Keller

“California’s budgetary woes have led to a day of reckoning for Newsom’s supporters, including Planned Parenthood, as he implements cuts to their programs.” - John Gerardi

“If you understand the financial dynamics of Planned Parenthood, you see an organization with very easy-to-diagnose motives: they really do love money.” - Jonathan Keller

Linda joins to tell some of the more disappointing stories from the sidewalk, then Jonathan joins to talk about the California Arizona abortion doctor bill.

John and Jonathan discuss the ongoing saga of IVF, the Cruz-Britt IVF bill proposed in the Senate, and the waffling conservative politicians are doing when it comes to discussing IVF.

Join John and Jonathan as they delve into Dr. David Grossman’s latest controversial article on pill abortion, uncovering the hidden truths and implications. They also tackle the alarming misuse of the FACE Act, highlighting the case of a peaceful protester facing a five-year prison sentence. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion on these pressing issues.

John and Jonathan discuss the proposed California Bill for temporary licensure to Arizona abortion doctors. Then they discuss the an article focuses on the discrepancies in maternal care between different races of women.

Linda joins to talk about what she is seeing on the sidewalk. Then John sheds light on a new Assembly bill that would force city governments to automatically approve new abortion clinics.

John discusses California legislation that would give temporary medical licenses to Arizona abortion doctors.

John and Jonathan discuss a written piece from the Vatican that discusses the dignity of humans. Also the California euthanasia bill is dead... for now.

John and Jonathan discuss Trump's statements about abortion.

This week John and Joanthan discuss the ongoing lawsuit of the abortion pill, then Linda joins to discuss what she is experiencing on the sidewalk of planned parenthood.

John discusses the proposed euthenasia bill in the California state legislature currently with special guest Alex Schadenberg.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the euthanization bill currently in the California state legislature.

We rerun John interviews Bishop Joseph Brennan from the Diocese of Fresno to discuss Respect Life Month. Then John discusses a California senate bill that could have fatal consequences (literally).

This week Melanie from Heritage joins John to discuss the history of the abortion pill and its future within the current political climate.

Linda joins to talk about babies she is helping save on the sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood. Then Jonathan joins to continue the discussion on IVF.

John and Jonathan discuss rumors that Trump is going to support a 16 week abortion ban at the federal level. Then some big news from the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that embryos are protected from wrongful death, causing a potentially big shakeup of the IVF industry in Alabama.

John and Jonathan discuss a video conference hosted by the head of OB/GYN at UCSF. Then they transition to Joe Biden's heavy focus on abortion and Roe V. Wade for the 2024 campaign.

Toni McFadden joins us to share her story of abortion and the abortion pill. Then Jonathan and John dive deeper into the abortion pill and how abortion clinics will twist words to make the abortion pill sound safer than it really is.

Linda joins to disucss what she is experiencing on the sidewalk of Planned Parenthood. Then Jonathan joins to discuss the abortion pill case that the Supreme Court will be deciding on.

Walk for Life West Coast and March for Life in Washington DC is the topic of discussion. What has the Biden campaign decided to be their main issue in the 2024 election? Who was the suprise guest speaker at March for Life, and did Jonathan spoil the suprise? Listen to find out!

This week John and Jonathan discuss another anniversary of Roe being overturned. Then John theorizes what another Trump presidency could mean for federal abortion law.

This week John and Jonathan discuss new IVF technologies that are on the horizon, and that the Pope has called for a worldwide ban on surrogacy.

Linda joins John to discuss what she is seeing on the sidewalk outside Planned Parenthood, then John and Jonathan discuss TESCREAL and the transhumanism movement.

This week John and Jonathan take a look back and the year and discuss some of the notable events that happened in 2023.

John and Jonathan discuss the disturbing (and rising) trend of IVF.

John discusses the abortion pill lawsuit that the Supreme Court will decide on and then examines the Kate Cox story.

This week John and Jonathan discuss Kevin McCarthy's exit from Congress at the end of this year, leaving his seat vacant for 2024. Then they switch topics to surrogates and in-vitro fertilization.

This week Linda joins us to talk about her stories from the sidewalk. Then John reminisces about the accomplishments of Right to Life.

This week John and Jonathan discuss a new document that outlines how many women who got abortions, actually wanted one.

This week John and Jonathan discussed the abortion amendments that recently passed from different states, and what that really means for our country.

John and Jonathan discuss the disappointing results of ballot initiatives in certain states. But then turn to some uplifting news here in Fresno!

It's Stories from the Sidewalk with Linda Tehlia this week. John talks to her about what's happening on the sidewalk. Then Jonathan joins to discuss John's favorite person: Tommy Tubberville! They also get into the new Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Texas's lawsuit against Planned Parenthood.

John interviews Bishop Joseph Brennan from the Diocese of Fresno to discuss Respect Life Month. Then John and Jonathan dive into Britney Spears's new book and discuss her allegations of being coerced into having an abortion by Justin Timberlake.

This week John and Jonathan discuss California's funding to prevent the euthanasia of animals, and Newsom's statements about making California a "No Kill State" for animals. The irony is not lost as California pushes for more and more abortions.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the Gov. Newsom's reasoning for not signing some of California's worst abortion bills.

It's the first Saturday of the month, meaning Linda Teliha, our sidewalk Outreach Coordinator, is with John to discuss her sidewalk interactions. Then Jonathan joins to discuss the abortion bills Newsom has signed, and why there are two he hasn't.

John and Jonathan discuss the bad abortion bills that California's Gavin Newsom signed into law.

This week John discusses more about the current head of OBGYN at UCSF, and how illegal abortion pills are being shipped through the mail.

This week John stumbles into a plan for a floating abortion clinic off the gulf coast. Then John digs into some Roman history and questions if society is turning back to paganism.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the settelment of a lawsuit that Right to Life won, against the State of California. Then they take a darker turn when news breaks that Mexico's Supreme Court has ruled abortion a "human right" across the country.

Linda joins this week to discuss her encounters from the sidewalks outside Planned Parenthood. Then John discusses an article about how the abortion pill is being used coercively.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the lawsuit from DuPont Clinic against the city of Beverly Hills over the pulling of its permits, and then they discuss the new law in South Carolina to protect babies with a heartbeat.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the court ruling restricting pill abortions, removing the Obama and Biden era policies, and loosening regulations. They also discuss the Ohio vote and what that could mean for an abortion ballot vote later this year.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the proposed regulations that would prohibit employers, including religious organizations, from discrimination based on if an employee has had an abortion. Then they discuss a new book about the fifty years of work in the pro-life movement.

This week Linda joins to discuss our sidewalk outreach around Planned Parenthood, then John and Jonathan discuss why Planned Parenthood wants to continue allowing children to get married in California.

We have a special guest Theresa Burke, founder of Rachel's Vineyard, to discuss some of the clinical psychology behind Rachel's Vineyard and how it began.

For the second half of the show, John and Jonathan discuss the Fresno Bee targeting McCarthy constantly, and the ongoing saga of the military trying to fund abortions.

This week John discusses the ongoing saga of the military funding abortion, and how John's favorite senator, Sen. Tuberville, is trying to halt the process.

Jonathan and John discuss a new California bill that would redefine infertility and compel private insurance companies to fully cover infertility treatment of every kind.

John and Jonathan discuss the ongoing push to make pill abortion the go-to method of abortion, and now transitioning away from normal birth control to the new "mini-pill". Plus you'll never guess what one guest found in their hotel closet in Florida.

This week Linda joins us to discuss what's going on on the sidewalk. Then Jonathan joins to talk about some hyperbolic articles about pro-life centers, and Joe Biden's conflicting thoughts on abortion.

This week Jonathan is back, to talk with John about the switcharoo that the California legislature is pulling, turning non-abortion bills, into abortion bills. They also discuss National Celebrate Life Day, the history of abortion in American, and the future.

John tackles the most difficult conversations head-on. Ectopic pregnancies, children conceived from incest, and children conceived from sexual assault are the topics de jour.

Will John handle these topics gracefully? This episode is packed full of good information.

John sits alone this week and answers some of your burning questions like, "What's the difference between Plan-B and the Abortion Pill?" and "Should men have a say in an abortion?"

This week Linda joins for our Stories from the Sidewalk segment. She discusses some of the women she has met on the sidewalk and the conversations they had.

Then Jonathan pops in to discuss the upcoming primary and election with John, and how the abortion issue will be handled by candidates.

Jonathan joins to discuss the death of AB 315 and 710 in California. Then they transition to the upcoming election and the drama between Trump and DeSantis when it comes to abortion legislation.

This week Sophia Lorey from California Family Council joins to discuss the death of AB 315 and AB 710. John has some speculation on why they died.

Special Guest Emily Berning from Let Them Live joins to talk about the great work they are doing for pregnant women in need. Then John goes whole hog into the Supreme Court case about pork producers and how it relates to abortion.

Linda joins John to talk about her stories from the sidewalk. Then Jonathan joins to talk about the current assembly bills in the California legislature.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the disappointing week for pro-life news.

John and Jonathan discuss the ongoing saga of the abortion pill, and what its fate might be as it wades through the court system.

Extra Special Episode, Author and Abortion Survivor, Melissa Ohden, joins to discuss her book and abortion policy with John. Then Jonathan Keller joins to talk about the abortion pill ruling and the complications and results that can come from that.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the ongoing issue that is popping up in various Republican states with theoretically Republican state Supreme Courts passing essentially mini Roes. Then they turn to the issue of the dichotomy of treating children as minors when it comes to some health concerns, but treating them like adults when it comes to abortion.

Linda on the sidewalk joins us to tell some of her stories. Then Jonathan hops in to talk about Xavier Becerra, this conversation will have you saying "no mas"!

Gianna Jessen joins John for the first half of the podcast to discuss her experience and give an idea of what she will be talking about at our Educational Dessert on March 30th, 6:30 PM. Sign up at righttolifeca.org/educationaldessert

This week John and Jonathan discuss the fallout resulting from the supplier of the abortion pill stating that they will not be distributing the drug in 31 states. A possibly moot point at a federal judge may ban the drug altogether in an ongoing lawsuit.

This week Autumn Lindsey Higashi makes a guest appearance. John and Jonathan get into why Newsom is pushing abortion so hard and his future prospects.

This week Linda is on to talk about her interactions on the sidewalk. One interaction happened to include kids going to visit Planned Parenthood during the school day, with permission from the school.

Then Jonathan joins to talk about a Texas lawsuit that may take the abortion pill off the Market.

In this episode, your hosts John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller will be discussing the various assembly bills currently in the California legislature.

As the debate around abortion rights intensifies, California is currently considering several new laws that would expand access to abortion services. John and Jonathan delve into the specifics of these proposed laws and explore the potential consequences they could have on the state and the nation as a whole.

Furthermore, they examine the challenges that arise from having states with vastly different abortion laws located in close proximity to one another. With some states enacting strict anti-abortion laws while others adopt permissive policies, tensions are starting to emerge as individuals and organizations from opposing sides of the debate clash over differing beliefs and values. John and Jonathan explore the implications of these conflicts and offer insights into how they may be resolved.

Join host John Gerardi on Right to Life Radio for a thought-provoking and insightful episode. In this week's show, John sits down with Kevin Burke, co-founder of Rachel's Vineyard, to delve into the impact of abortion on an individual's emotional and psychological well-being. They explore the need for emotional and spiritual healing for those who have experienced abortion and the role that support groups like Rachel's Vineyard play in this process.

Later in the show, Jonathan Keller joins the conversation to address the current California abortion legislation that is making its way through the state congress. The discussion will delve into what the potential results of this legislation could be and how it may impact the lives of those in California.

This week Linda comes on to talk about what she's doing at the Outreach Center, and John discusses the aquittal of Mark Houck.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the West Coast and National Walk for Life.

This week Melanie from Heritage joins John to discuss the history of the abortion pill and its future within the current political climate.

John solo's this week's topics, diving into the latest news around the House's anti-abortion legislation. And in other news, some in congress seem to think banning gas stoves are more important than pre-born children.

Linda stops by for our stories on the sidewalk. Then John and Jonathan discuss the USPS mailing abortion pills nationwide.

Jonathan joins John for a look back at some of the past pro-life events that happened in the United States, California, and Fresno.

This week John and Jonathan discuss the upcoming 2023 California Legislation and what it means for abortion. Then John deep-dives into Planned Parenthood's cash cow, and the removal of Frank Pavone from the priesthood.

This week Jonathan Keller joins John to discuss some more Planned Parenthood funding. The duo also deep dive into some upcoming 2023 California legislation and discuss upcoming pro-life events.

There's also some short commentary on movies.

This week Linda joins for our Stories on the Sidewalk segment, then John exposes the Fresno city government for giving $1 million taxpayer dollars to Planned Parenthood with no oversight of what the money is going to go toward.

This week John discusses the complications with Canada's new assisted suicide law and the parallels between assisted suicide and abortion. Plus why single-payer healthcare systems may prefer abortion and assisted suicide over life.

This week we are continuing our best of 2022 and spending our Thanksgiving with one of our favorite episodes: the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

This week we dig through the 2022 show archive and pull out some of the best conversations that John and Johnathan had over the year.

This week Patti comes on the show to talk about Rachel's Vineyard and the work they are doing to help both men and women overcome the trauma from abortions. John discusses the abysmal pro-life results from the 2022 midterm elections.

This week John is joined by Linda for our Stories on the Sidewalk. Then Johnathan Keller comes by to talk about the current issues around abortion.

This week John and Johnathan discuss the upcoming 2022 midterm elections and how the abortion topic may influence voting both with prop 1 in California and the broader United States.

This week John and Johnathan discuss the upcoming 2022 midterm elections and how the abortion topic may influence voting both with prop 1 in California and the broader United States.

This week John and Johnathan discuss Facebook's censorship of anti-prop 1 legislation in California.

This week John and Johnathan discuss Facebook's censorship of anti-prop 1 legislation in California.

This week John discusses the legality of interstate abortion and the legal trouble that one professor could find herself in. More on Prop 1 in California.

This week John discusses the legality of interstate abortion and the legal trouble that one professor could find herself in. More on Prop 1 in California.

This week John discusses Governor Newsom's desire to turn California into a sanctuary state for abortion, as well as Prop 1, its implications, and lack of detail.

This week John discusses Governor Newsom's desire to turn California into a sanctuary state for abortion, as well as Prop 1, its implications, and lack of detail.

Today, Linda joins John for Stories from the Sidewalk. John and Jonathan discuss prop 1 and how it will legalize 3rd-trimester abortions.

Today, Linda joins John for Stories from the Sidewalk. John and Jonathan discuss prop 1 and how it will legalize 3rd-trimester abortions.

Today, John and Jonathan talk about the million dollars Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in Fresno will be receiving, and how none will go toward prenatal care. The Mar Monte clinic on Fulton St. offers no prenatal care to its patients.

Today, John and Jonathan talk about the million dollars Planned Parenthood Mar Monte in Fresno will be receiving, and how none will go toward prenatal care. The Mar Monte clinic on Fulton St. offers no prenatal care to its patients.

Today, John discusses the Fresno City Council’s vote to send $1 million to Planned Parenthood’s clinic on Fulton St.

John and Jonathan take down the editorial position of the New England Journal of Medicine opposing the overturning of Roe, and look at how pro-choice governors are nullifying pro-life state laws.

John is joined by Linda Teliha for more Stories from the Sidewalk, plus John analyzes the disappointing vote on Kansas’ pro-life ballot initiative.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss more on California's Prop 1 and get into some pro-life news out of the University of Michigan.

Today, John looks into California's Prop. 1 and explains how it can potentially increase abortion access in an already very abortion-friendly state.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss President Biden's Executive Order after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

John and Jonathan dig into the impact of Proposition 1, the new Constitutional amendment on the November ballot, to enshrine a right to abortion in the state Constitution.

Today, Linda is on with Stories from the Sidewalk. John discusses some of the bad arguments coming from the pro-abortion side.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss the recent decision from the Supreme Court that now overturns Roe v. Wade and allows states to limit abortion.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss the upcoming and long-awaited SCOTUS decision.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss the insane pro-choice propaganda from the New England Journal of Medicine, along with a beautiful piece on the value of life written by Matthew Walther.

Today, John is joined by Bishop Joseph Brennan of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fresno to discuss Archbishop Cordileone’s actions denying Communion to Nancy Pelosi for her abortion stance.

John discusses the passage of California Assembly bill AB2223, and Linda Teliha is on to share her experiences outside Planned Parenthood.

John and Jonathan discuss Planned Parenthood’s stop in Fresno to support their abortion business, and comments by Fresno City Council members Esmerelda Soria and Nelson Esparza.

John and Jonathan discuss more of the national reaction to Justice Alito’s leaked draft opinion to overrule Roe v. Wade, including polling showing that there is almost no difference between men’s and women’s support of abortion.

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John and Jonathan walk through the leaked draft of Justice Alito’s majority decision overturning Roe v. Wade. He also interviews Linda Teliha for stories from the sidewalk.

On today’s show, John talks with Mary Grace Schurter and Kori Thacket from Safe Families for Children, and discusses whether men can have legitimate opinions on abortion.

John and Jonathan talk with Mary Margaret Olohan, reporter for The Daily Wire, about how a pro-life activist who tried to expose possible illegal abortions/newborn killings was herself arrested. They also discuss California bill AB 2223, and Tuesday’s rally in opposition at the state Capitol.

John and Jonathan dig deeper into AB 2223 in preparation for the Assembly Health Committee hearing on Tuesday.

John and Jonathan discuss the idiocy and lunacy at the CA Legislature with the passage of extreme abortion laws.

John and Jonathan discuss AB 2223, the bill to eliminate criminal and civil liability for at-home, late-term abortions, as well as for letting unwanted newborns die of neglect.

John and Jonathan discuss AB 2223, the bill to eliminate criminal and civil liability for at-home, late-term abortions, as well as for letting unwanted newborns die of neglect.

John and Jonathan discuss how pro-life activists were able to stop Planned Parenthood from opening up in Visalia.

John and Jonathan discuss where the pro-life movement sits within the conservative movement.

John opens by sharing some Stories from the Sidewalk with Linda Teliha. Jonathan Keller then joins to talk about the Senate voting down the so-called Women’s Health Protection Act, which would codify Roe v. Wade’s provisions as a federal law.

John and Jonathan discuss Bill Kristol’s perplexity that (gasp) conservatives want to outlaw abortion, and the looming passage of SB 245 to pay for out-of-pocket abortion costs.

John and Jonathan discuss SB 1142, the new bill to force taxpayers to pay for out-of-state persons to travel to CA for abortions.

John and Jonathan discuss the impact of laws on changing abortion attitudes, and the defeat of the Fresno City Council resolution honoring abortion rights.

Today, John talks with Linda about the large numbers of people choosing abortion in Fresno. He also discusses President Biden’s recent appointee as FDA Commissioner and his attempts to cover up chemical abortion statistics.

John and Jonathan discuss SB 245, a bill to eliminate all copays and deductibles for California abortions. They also address an article from the UK Guardian accusing pro-lifers of being white supremacists.

On the 49th anniversary of Roe, John describes what this decision actually did, and then discusses the Fresno City Council’s attempt to honor Roe v. Wade.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss Gov. Newsom’s budget proposal to pay off student loan debt for doctors who perform abortions.

The California Assembly is looking to pass a universal government-paid healthcare system. John and Jonathan discuss the impact AB 1400 could have on abortions and assisted suicide in the state.

John interviews Linda Teliha for a Stories on the Sidewalk segment about what needs women considering abortion genuinely face. Jonathan Keller then joins to discuss the impact of redistricting on CA abortion politics, and the possible Democratic overreach on abortion policy.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss the disastrous new FDA regulations allowing abortion pills to be shipped in the mail, and California’s proposal to become an abortion “sanctuary state.”

John and Jonathan discuss the horrific proposals to make California taxpayers pay to help draw out-of-state women to the state for abortions.

John and Jonathan discuss the oral arguments in Dobbs v Jackson and give their predictions for how the case will go.

Today, John is joined by Linda Teliha with Stories from the Sidewalk. Also, John explains Roe, Doe, Casey and Dobbs.

On today’s show, John Gerardi goes through the history of abortion from the ancient world to today.

John and Jonathan try to figure out whether the Supreme Court will or won’t overturn Roe.

Today, John and Jonathan wish Republicans would get as angry over GOP failures to enact pro-life legislation, as they get over the GOP politicians who helped pass the recent infrastructure bill out of Congress.

After Stories from the Sidewalk with Linda, John and Jonathan go over the Supreme Court re-examining the Texas abortion law.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss recent news about Kamala Harris Attorney General's office illegally colluding with abortion providers during an investigation into David Daleiden. John also looks at the legacy Dr. Francis Collins will leave after his retirement from the National Institutes of Health.

Today, John discusses another challenge to the Texas heartbeat law. He also looks at what the Dobbs case could mean for the country if it is upheld and how there could still be hope for pro-lifers in California if it is upheld.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss the topic of kids having abortions, and ways in which California tries to ensure that parents are kept in the dark about their minor children’s abortions.

Today on Right to Life Radio, John discusses why pro-choice advocates opposed pro-life efforts to make men pay for pregnancy costs, and discusses why Joe Manchin is the last hope for holding onto the Hyde Amendment.

Linda Teliha shares more stories from the sidewalk, and John and Jonathan discuss the Women’s Health Protection Act, the worst abortion bill ever presented to Congress.

John and Jonathan discuss a terrible op-ed in the Fresno Bee about the Texas abortion law, discuss the great Supreme Court case on assisted suicide Washington v Glucksberg, and discuss SB 742.

John and Jonathan talk about the California recall results and what that means for the pro-life movement in the state moving forward. They also discuss SB 742, a bill that would put a buffer zone between "protester" and all vaccination sites. This would prohibit pro-life advocates from offering resources to women and couples entering abortion facilities like Planned Parenthood.

Today John and Jonathan discuss more details of the Texas abortion bill, and they also discuss the egregious attack on CA pro-lifers’ free speech rights, SB 742, which will effectively ban sidewalk counseling if signed by the Governor.

Today, John talks with Linda Teliha for more Stories from the Sidewalk, and reacts to the Supreme Court’s refusal to block Texas’ Heartbeat Bill banning abortion after six weeks.

John and Jonathan recap the awesome California March for Life, go over bad legislation before the CA Legislature, and talk about how you can magnify your voice as a California citizen.

On today’s show, John explains in-depth what Roe v. Wade really did, and its historical and legal errors. You WILL learn a lot from this one!

Today, John discusses the future of abortion in telemedicine and medication abortion. He also looks at how the Biden administration is allowing for attacks on religious liberty.

Today, Linda comes on to share Stories from the Sidewalk and John looks at some horrible pro-choice research that is being done at The University of Pittsburgh.

Today John looks at a couple of briefs that have been published concerning the upcoming Dobbs Supreme Court case that could challenge Roe v. Wade.

Today, John goes over some of the bad pro-choice bills in the 2021 California legislature.

John and Jonathan discuss the horrific experimentation and late abortion procedures occurring at UCSF, and ways in which Democrats in Congress are pumping the upcoming appropriations bill full of abortion funding.

Today, John and Jonathan share their fear of Mississippi's attorney general missing on the chance to overturn Roe and Casey. They also talk about bad pro-choice legislation in California and a thank you to Meghan McCain

Today, John talks with Linda Teliha with more stories from outside of Planned Parenthood, and Jonathan Keller comes on to discuss a California bill to outlaw pro-life sidewalk advocacy.

Today, John discusses Richard Hutchinson, a boy born at 21 weeks after conception, who just turned a year old, and the lunacy of the “fetal viability” standard.

John and Jonathan discuss several bad pieces of legislation before the California legislature that will eliminate out-of-pocket costs for abortion and prohibit pro-life advocates from serving outside of abortion clinics.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss a case out of Fresno where a man is being charged for the murder of an unborn child. They also discuss what should be done with pro-choice Anthony Fauci and Francis Collins from the NIH.

Linda Teliha joins the show for stories from the sidewalk, John digs into the Biden administration’s first proposed budget and its lack of safeguards against funding abortion.

John and Jonathan talk about the upcoming supreme court case that could lead to Roe v. Wade being overturned next year.

John talks with Sissy Dalena Wood about the new Obria Medical Clinics of Central California, as well as a new cemetery and memorial in Bakersfield for parents who suffer a pregnancy loss. He also discusses the new upcoming Supreme Court case on abortion.

John and Jonathan discuss the HHS Secretary's denial of any law banning Partial-birth Abortion. They also discuss California's attempt to expand the minimum requirements for patients to participate in physician-assisted suicide.

Today, John and Jonathan go through the 2000 year history of Christian teaching on abortion in one single radio show!

Today John talks with Linda Teliha about more inspiring stories from outside of Planned Parenthood. He also talks with Jonathan Keller about the debate over whether Joe Biden should be refused holy communion by the Catholic bishops.

On this week's show, John and Jonathan discuss the attack on the free speech rights of sidewalk advocates. They also look into the recent decision by the Biden administration to loosen restrictions on medication abortion.

John and Jonathan discuss a bad FDA decision to ease restrictions on abortion pills. They also discuss a good court case out of Ohio that could chip away at Roe v. Wade.

John and Jonathan discuss SB 245, which will eliminate all deductibles and copays for abortion. They also discuss the CA Republican Party’s disastrous embrace of “fiscal conservatism and social liberalism.”

John talks with Linda Teliha about some interesting developments outside Planned Parenthood, and Jonathan Keller discusses some big cases they could overturn Roe on their way to the Supreme Court.

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss some upcoming California pro-choice legislation.

On today’s show, John explains how the California state Supreme Court has mandated terrible abortion laws on the state.

John Gerardi digs into the big news: the abortion impact of the COVID relief bill, Xavier Becerra’s confirmation at HHS, and some of the most damaging new bills introduced in the California Legislature.

Penny Harrington explains how the legislative process works in California and highlights some bad abortion bills to be on the lookout for this year.

John Gerardi discusses what we can expect when it comes to abortion law in the Federal Courts.

Michael New, of The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., shares what we can expect when it comes to abortion policy in the Biden Era.

Today, Linda Teliha shares Stories from the Sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood. Also, Jonathan and John talk about some of the anti-life bills before the California Legislature.

John continues to cover the Xavier Becerra confirmation hearings in the Senate, and talks with Catholic University of America professor Michael New about his research on abortion funding.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss the Becerra nomination to HHS, and Carter Snead’s great new book, What It Means to Be Human.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss Xavier Becerra, his abortion radicalism, and the prospects of him being confirmed as secretary of health and human services.

Today, John and Linda give some stories from our outreach center, and Jonathan Keller discusses Ryan Anderson’s great column on religious liberty.

Today, John interviews Jonathan Keller live from the March for Life in Washington, DC! He also discusses how Joe Biden’s Catholic faith conflicts with his pro-abortion actions.

John and Jonathan discuss President Biden’s first executive orders on abortion, and the Hyde amendment.

John explains Tuesday’s decision from the Supreme Court on abortion pill regulations.

RLCC’s George Aguayo joins the show, and John discusses the outcome of the Georgia senate races.

Roe

John and Jonathan give a show looking at the basics of what Roe v. Wade did.

John and Jonathan discuss the renewed lawsuits against pro-life employers to provide contraception coverage, and the threats to the Hyde Amendment.

John and Jonathan discuss the disastrous choice of Xavier Becerra to be the new secretary of Health and Human Services.

John and Jonathan discuss the new document from right to life of central California and the diocese of Fresno about ethical issues with Covid vaccines.

John and Jonathan discuss moral issues with coronavirus vaccines.

John and Jonathan talk about a case out of Tennessee that could result in a challenge to Roe v. Wade.

John and Jonathan discuss whether the Bible actually has anything to say about abortion, and look at possible moves the Biden administration will take against innocent human life.

John and Jonathan discuss how Joe Biden’s election will make the abortion pill more widespread.

John and Jonathan look at the election results and what it means for pro-life policy.

John and Jonathan give their last look at the election.

Today, John and Jonathan dig into Joe Biden’s “commission” to look into court packing.

Today, Jonathan and John wrap up the Barret nomination and discuss court-packing.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss Joe Biden’s new proposal for a national abortion law to keep abortion legal nationwide if Roe is overturned.

Today, John and Jonathan discuss Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the Supreme Court and Joe Biden’s refusal to answer whether he would attempt to pack the Supreme Court.

John gives his thoughts on the open Supreme Court seat.

John Gerardi answers a moral question regarding vaccines derived from cell lines from aborted fetuses.

Today, John and Jonathan examine how Biden and Harris’ views on religious liberty would adversely impact pro-life doctors and institutions.

John explains what could be at risk if Biden and Harris win the election. We could say goodbye to any pro-life progress made since Roe v. Wade and say hello to extreme national abortion laws.

John and Jonathan discuss the Republican National Convention and contrast it with the DNC. They look at key speeches and look at how different the platforms are when it comes to the issue of abortion.

John and Jonathan review the Democratic National Convention and the Democrats’ abortion extremism problem.

Today, John and Jonathan look at what Kamala Harris' vice presidential bid could mean for pro-life politics.

John and Jonathan discuss SB 1237, the bill to allow nurse practitioners to perform surgical abortions with less doctor oversight.

John examines Senator Josh Hawley’s commitment only to vote for Supreme Court picks who are on the record opposing abortion.

On today’s show John and Jonathan look at California Proposition 14, that will be on the ballot in November, to fund embryo destructive stem cell research to the tune of 5.5 billion dollars. This research has been a failure thus far and doesn’t deserve any more taxpayer dollars for several reasons.

Today, John and Jonathan look at proposals from the LA Times to expand physician-assisted suicide.

John and Jonathan discuss the new SCOTUS decisions on the Little Sisters of the Poor case and Our Lady of Guadalupe Schools case. They also talk about the upcoming California ballot proposition coming this November.

John and Jonathan discuss June Medical Services v. Russo, the disastrous Supreme Court decision from last Monday.

John and Jonathan discuss complaints of systemic racism within the largest Planned Parenthood affiliate in the country.

John and Jonathan talk about the rumors that the Supreme Court will issue a bad decision in an upcoming decision on abortion regulation.

On today’s show, Bernadette Tasy joins us to discuss her new position at Alliance Defending Freedom. John and Jonathan also look at the argument of defunding the police to fund other social services, including Planned Parenthood, to prevent future crimes.

Today John and Jonathan talk about the racial unrest in our country, UCSF’s role in late-term abortion, and Linda Teliha stops by for Stories from the Sidewalk.

On today’s show, John Gerardi is joined by Jonathan Keller for the first time since Covid-19. They discuss all the recent Planned Parenthood news.

Today John looks at how Planned Parenthood got $80 million in small business loans, and examines the Norma McCorvey documentary on FX.

Today, John goes over all of the insane pro-choice bills introduced in the state legislature. Tune in!

On Today's show, John discusses the constitutional law underpinnings behind modern-day abortion. He also looks at a column in the National Review about how the media reports on abortion.

On today’s show, John Gerardi goes through the history of abortion from the ancient world to today.

John discusses how abortion advocates are trying to stop talking about abortions as “surgical” abortions. Tune in!

Today, John examines newly released court documents showing how Planned Parenthood was selling the body parts of unborn children from their clinic in Fresno.

Today, John talks about Texas’ temporary ban on elective abortions during Coronavirus, and how it relates to broader arguments about whether abortion is “medically necessary.”

Today, John talks about the question of whether abortion is “elective” or “essential” healthcare. Tune in

On today’s show, John talks about how pro-choice advocates are trying to use coronavirus to make abortion more accessible. He also talks about the primary defeat of Dan Lipinski, the last pro-life Democrat in Congress.

On today’s show, John explains how embryonic stem cell research functions, why it is so unethical, and why it has not been successful in developing treatments and cures. He also discusses the despicable attempt to insert abortion funding into the coronavirus relief package being debated in Congress.

On today’s show, John talks with Dr. David Prentice of the Charlotte Lozier Institute about a dangerous ballot initiative to fund embryo-destructive stem cell research. We also discuss an upcoming Supreme Court abortion case.

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss Medicare for All, Planned Parenthood’s sleazy lobbying in Sacramento, and more. John also interviews Sarah Hernandez, one of the stars of the movie Unplanned.

On today’s show, John is joined by Linda Teliha to discuss stories from outside of Planned Parenthood, and Jonathan Keller comes in to talk about some of the dirty legislative tricks that pro-choice advocates play in the California state legislature.

On today's show, John and Jonathan discuss California's abortion insurance mandate, the upcoming presidential election, Sanders' Medicare for all plan and more. Tune in!

On today’s show John talks with Linda Teliha from RLCC about minors going to PP without parental notification or consent.

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about the Trump administration's actions to roll back California’s abortion insurance mandate. Tune in!

On today’s show, John discusses President Trump’s address to the March for Life in Washington, DC, and also discusses the impact of Roe v. Wade on its 47th anniversary.

On today’s show John talks with RLCC Outreach Coordinator Linda Teliha about her work providing sidewalk advocacy outside of Planned Parenthood. They also discuss the impact of abortion on men. Tune in!

State Legislature 2020: On today’s show, John and Jonathan give a preview of what’s possibly going to happen this year in the state capitol on abortion.

On today’s show, John goes over abortion throughout American history, including at the Supreme Court. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan trace the history of abortion from the ancient world to today. Easy-peasy for a one-hour radio show!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about President Trump’s impeachment, and how it could affect the national politics surrounding abortion.

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about New York’s attempts to copy California’s SB 24, and a few thoughts on the British elections. Give us a listen!

On today’s show, John gives a basic explanation of how abortion came to be legal in the US, going back through its history, and explaining Roe v. Wade in detail. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about how the Supreme Court is still the most critical issue facing the country today. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about the philosophical differences between libertarians and more traditional conservatives, and what it means for pro-life public policy arguments.

On today’s show, we’re discussing how Planned Parenthood in Fresno doesn’t provide prenatal care, and how the federal courts are being refashioned with conservative judges. Tune

On today’s show, John discusses abortion in the context of rape, reacting to a story from Florida about a girl whose sex trafficking was not reported by Planned Parenthood officials. He also keeps talking about the 9th Circuit and media bias. Tune in!

On today’s show, John Gerardi interviews RLCC employee Linda Teliha about our new building next to Planned Parenthood and the impact we are making. John also talks about Joe Biden and the relationship between faith and politics.

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about the 9th Circuit Court of appeals and their horrible anti-choice decision against the Little Sisters of the Poor. Tune in!

On today’s show, Johnny and Jonathan break down SB 24’s passage and what it means for the future of abortion in California and the nation. Tune in!

On today’s show, John Gerardi talks about all the money Planned Parenthood is spending on political elections, how they are able to raise money for their super PAC, and what their political interests are.

On today’s show, John talks more about the program at Fresno Unified School District to bring girls as young as 12 off-campus to get abortions without notifying the parents. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan don’t talk about Ukraine, but instead focus on President Trump’s excellent speech at the United Nations discussing abortion. Tune in!

John and Jonathan look at the fallout of SB 24 passing through the California Legislature, and how Governor Newsom will approach the legislation. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about Facebook’s efforts to shut down Lila Rose, and David Daleiden’s criminal trial.

On today’s show John and Jonathan discuss a California court decision requiring nuns, and all the rest of us, to pay for abortion in their insurance plans.

On Today’s show, John discusses Fresno Unified’s program for bringing minors to a clinic where they can get Plan B—without parental notification.

John and Jonathan give some great news about Planned Parenthood leaving the Title X program, and the California Department of Finance opposing SB 24. Tune in!

John and Jonathan explain the lunacy of Supreme Court abortion decisions by looking at how a federal court in Arkansas recently interpreted them. They also make fun of Democratic candidates eating bad fair food in Iowa. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan dig into Joe Biden’s views on the Hyde Amendment, population control, medication abortion, and more. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about the problems with sex ed within California public schools, and how parents should respond. They also talk a little about the Democrat debates. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss developments in a civil lawsuit against David Daleiden. They also go over bizarre pro-abortion statements from the National Education Association. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss Planned Parenthood’s firing of Dr. Leana Wen. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan break down new efforts to loosen FDA restrictions on chemical abortion. They also foray into a religious dispute against dopes from Twitter. Tune in!

John and Jonathan break down the Democratic Debates and what the candidates were saying about abortion (hint: nothing good). Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss the SB 24 hearing, and John rants about how abortion isn’t a fundamentally “emotional” issue. Tune in!

On today’s show, John digs into a freakout op-ed from the New England Journal of Medicine about all the pro-life laws being passed throughout the country. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss the significance of Joe Biden shifting his position on the Hyde Amendment. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about the Trump Administration defunding fetal tissue research. Tune in!

On today’s show, John talks about issues relating to grief in pregnancy loss, and then digs into the ethical positions taken by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists regarding abortion. Tune in!

On today’s show, John digs into excellent new abortion laws being passed throughout the country. Tune in!

On today’s show, John gives in and finally talks about Brian Sims. He also discusses a new strategy of moving abortion into the offices of primary care physicians. Tune in!

On today’s show, John talks about everything except that Pennsylvania legislator. In vitro fertilization, the Bachelorette—how DOES he do it?! Tune in!

John talks about pro-choice attempts to preserve Title X funding for Planned Parenthood, and the need for perinatal hospice care. Tune in!

On today’s episode, John and Jonathan talk even more SB 24 and John goes on a rant on why California is too big. Tune in!

John and Jonathan discuss Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All proposal and take on the topic of in vitro fertilization. Tune in!

On today’s show, John talks about SB 24 passing through the Senate Health Committee, and some stupid abortion views from certain presidential candidates. Tune in!

On today’s show John Gerardi talks about Unplanned, the pro-life movie telling the story of Abby Johnson an ex-Planned Parenthood employee. John also discusses California Senate bill SB 24 that requires all UCs and CSUs to provide chemical abortion on campus. Tune in!

On today’s show, John talks with the founder of 40 Days for Life Shawn Carney about chemical abortion and the Unplanned movie. He also discusses SB 24, and its first hearing on April 3. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about presidential candidates trying to pack the Supreme Court. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss a great decision from the 6th Circuit, an interesting lawsuit out of Alabama, and the history of why Medi-Cal covers abortion. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about the pro-abortion aspects of sex ed curricula in California public schools. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss the US Senate’s failure to pass legislation to protect children who survive abortion. Tune in!

On Today’s episode John Gerardi answers questions, he often gets asked about abortion. What rights do men have when it comes to abortion? Why are our laws inconsistent when it comes to the murder of unborn babies? Get the answers to these questions and more. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss the various pieces of legislation being considered to counteract late-term abortion. Tune in!

A community forum discussing late-term abortion and what can be done to combat this issue. Speaking is our Right to Life Director, John Gerardi & CEO of California Family Council, Jonathan Keller.

John and Jonathan break down President Trump’s comments on abortion and more. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about how overturning Roe might work, and the horrible proposals out of New York and Virginia. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan try their best not to talk about children from Kentucky, and instead talk about actual pro life news surrounding the March for life in Washington DC. Tune in!

On today’s show, John analyzes new polling data on Americans’ viewpoints on abortion. Hint: America is more pro-life than we realize! Tune in!

On today’s show, John digs into recent comments by Planned Parenthood’s new president, and talks about some abortion basics. Tune in!

On today’s show John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller discuss what we should expect this new year out of California. Will there be more pro-choice and assisted suicide legislation passed?

On today’s show John Gerardi explains why CalVet will not participate in Assisted Suicide and why The Los Angeles Times is looking to change that.

On today’s episode John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller discuss why National Institutes of Health Director Francis Collins should be fired.

On Today’s show John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller talk about why the Supreme Court did take a case that could have partially defunded Planned Parenthood.

On Today’s show John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller talk about assisted suicide in California and the number of abortions in California.

On today’s show John Gerardi talks about abortion regulations that have been struck down and how the right to abortion is more protected than any other right. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss a case from the 7th Circuit that could challenge Roe v. Wade. Tune in to learn more!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss how our state is too big, a weird story about Gavin Newsom, and “financial abortions.” Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan go through the election results and what they mean for the pro-life cause nationally and throughout California.

On today's podcast, John and Jonathan go through some of the key points of pro-life public policy that could be affected by the upcoming election. Tune in!

On today’s show, John interviews Dr. George Delgado, the pioneer of the abortion pill reversal procedure, and tackles two lousy articles from the New England Journal of Medicine.

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss public policy on embryonic stem cell research. Tune in!

On today’s show, John Gerardi discusses what Justice Kavanaugh may do to limit legal abortion. Tune in!

On today’s show host John Gerardi and co-host Jonathan Keller talk about the veto of SB320 and the upcoming vote to confirm Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Tune in!

John talks more about the Kavanaugh accusations and what is at stake with the Supreme Court. Tune in!

On today’s show, John Gerardi takes a serious look at the accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss the pro-life principles surrounding end-of-life treatment, and different documents for medical decision making. They also have an intervention for Jonathan for not sleeping enough. Tune in!

On today’s show, John talks about the Kavanaugh nomination, what you can do to stop SB 320, and tells some old stories of his time at Notre Dame. Tune in!

On today’s episode, John and Jonathan break down the passing of SB 320, and the prospects of Jerry Brown vetoing the bill. They also talked about Brett Kavanagh, who is totally a bro. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about Roe, SB 320, and about John’s Lousy Day. Also, John makes up a sad country song. Tune in!

Today, John is joined by a special co-host: Bernadette Tasy, the president of Fresno State Students for Life! John and Bernadette discuss what's happening with SB 320. They're then joined on the phone by Dr. Michael New from the Catholic University of America and the Charlotte Lozier Institute to discuss Americans' attitudes towards abortion. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss bizarre FDA and HHS decisions to fund different pro-choice initiatives, and talk with Alexandra DeSanctis from National Review. Also, an appeal on SB 320. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan break down all the ways in which Tomi Lahren’s pro-choice arguments stink. They also give an update on SB 320. Tune in!

On today’s show, John defends Catholic hospitals from attacks by the ACLU and Fivethirtyeight.com. He also discusses how the Trump administration is depriving Planned Parenthood of Title X funding. Tune in!

John and Jonathan discuss Brett Kavanaugh and some fundamental questions regarding assisted suicide.

On today’s show, Jonathan and John discuss the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about the vacant Supreme Court seat and whether Americans really “support” Roe v. Wade. They also give an update on SB 320. Tune in!

In a special two hour episode of Right to Life Radio, John and Jonathan cannot contain their excitement at the retirement of Justice Anthony Kennedy. Tune in to figure out what it all means! Also, they give their thoughts on the recent Supreme Court decision helping pro life pregnancy centers in California, and on SB 320.

John Gerardi continues his discussion of SB 320 with more updates and analysis of its underlying suppositions. Tune in!

John Gerardi talks about Right to Life’s work opposing SB 320 in Sacramento! Tune in!

On today’s show, John Gerardi discusses the California primary, SB 320 and pro-choice attempts to fund telemedicine programs for furnishing abortion, and the future landscape of California politics. Tune in!

On today’s show John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller discuss the vote in Ireland to change their 8th Amendment that protects the unborn. John explains how most of abortions will be chemical abortions and what the pro-life activist need to do to reach women in crisis pregnancies before Planned Parenthood does. Tune in!

Today on Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi discusses President Trump's partial defunding of Planned Parenthood, California AG Xavier Becerra's appeal of the court decision striking down assisted suicide, and we get a phone call from Jonathan Keller in Washington DC! Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan discuss the overturning of California’s assisted suicide law. Tune in!

On today’s show, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller talk about Iowa’s new “Heartbeat Ban” on abortion, and make fun of Bill Nye the Not-So-Scientific Guy. Tune in!

On today’s show, John Gerardi discusses the new conscience protection division created at the Department of Health and Human Services, and the pro-choice opposition to it. Tune in!

On today’s show, John and Jonathan talk about the case of Alfie Evans from England, and it’s implications for us in the United States. Tune in!

On today's Right to Life Radio, we're joined by Fresno State Students for Life president Bernadette Tasy as our in-studio guest co-host! We discuss some vandalism of Fresno State Students for Life posters on campus, the fight against SB 320, and more! Tune in!

On today's RTL Radio, John and Jonathan talk about some horrible proposals from the LA Times to expand legalized physician assisted suicide in California. Tune in for this important episode!

On today's Right to Life radio, John talks about proposals to expand assisted suicide to mental health patients, and discusses protests against SB 320 with Fresno State Students for Life president Bernadette Tasy. Tune in!

On today's show, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller talk about the failure to pass the Conscience Protection Act in the omnibus spending bill passed last week. Tune in!

On today's show, John talks about the recent oral arguments before the Supreme Court regarding AB 775, California's 2015 law that forces pro-life pregnancy centers to advertise for abortion. Check it out!

Today on Right to Life Radio, John talks with Bernadette Tasy from Fresno State Students for Life, and discusses a disturbing Washington Post editorial on abortion and Down Syndrome. Tune in!

On today's show, John Gerardi explains some of the key legal ideas underlying Roe v. Wade, and explains just how much of your money goes to Planned Parenthood. Tune in!

John explains why Bishop Thomas Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield is banning Senator Dick Durbin, a Catholic politician, from receiving communion from Catholic Churches in his diocese. He also discusses teaching on abortion throughout the history of Christianity. Tune in!

John talks about our educational brunch on Saturday, where we'll be discussing First Amendment attacks on the pro-life movement. We also discuss some crazy comments from Planned Parenthood CEO Cecile Richards. Tune in!

On today's show, John Gerardi discusses the trend in the Democratic party away from pro-life candidates, a bill to extend the child tax credit to pregnant women, and some constitutional law regarding the rights of men in the abortion decision. Tune in!

On today's show, John and Jonathan talk about developments with SB 320 and the upcoming Supreme Court arguments to challenge California's Reproductive FACT Act, which mandates pro-life pregnancy resource clinics to refer patients to abortion providers. Tune in!

On today's episode of Right to Life Radio John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller discuss the latest in pro-life news, from SB-320 to assisted suicide. Hear more about SB-320, what this will mean for all state colleges and possibly even private colleges. For more news and updates visit www.RightToLifeCA.org

 On today's show, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller talk about Cecile Richards leaving Planned Parenthood, President Trump's speech at the March for Life in Washington DC, local coverage of SB 320, and the upcoming US Senate vote on a 20-week abortion ban.  We should have done a two-hour show!  Tune in!

John talks with Jonathan Keller from California Family Council about the 2018 March for Life in Washington, DC. John also discusses the results of polling data from Marist and the Knights of Columbus showing the shifting attitudes of the country on abortion. Alexandra Desanctis piece on abortion polling data

On today’s show, John talks with Bernadette Tasy from Fresno State Students for Life, Anna Arend from Students for Life of America, and Jonathan Keller from California Family Council about SB 320, the bill that would require university health centers to provide chemical abortions. Tune in!

On today’s pre-recorded episode host John Gerardi and co-host Jonathan Keller discuss the First Amendment and how it relates to the pro-life movement. Tune in to Right to Life Radio every Thursday to get the latest on pro-life news. For more info on Right to Life and to get involved visit RightToLifeca.org.

On today’s show, John discusses a new law passed in Ohio that bans abortions that target children with Down syndrome. He also discusses more issues involving fetal tissue sales. Tune in!

Today, John is joined by Jonathan Keller to discuss the Conscience Protection Act and why it needs to get passed. The bill would protect healthcare providers who don't wish to participate in abortion, as well as insurance purchasers in California who are currently forced to buy plans that cover abortion.

On today's episode John Gerardi explains some of the big developments in the story about Planned Parenthood and the sale of fetal tissue. Tune in!

On today's show, John Gerardi discusses the disturbing trends in European countries where children with Down Syndrome are being eradicated through abortion. He also talks about the bills being debated in Congress and various state legislatures to ban abortion when the child can start to experience pain.

On today's "evergreen" show, John Gerardi gives a tour of the Constitution to our audience, in order to help us better understand constitutional and legal questions relating to abortion. Listen and learn something!

In this pre-recorded episode John Gerardi gives the background of constitutional law and how it relates to abortion law. Happy Thanksgiving.

On today's Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi talks about the Supreme Court's decision to hear the case regarding California's AB 775, the law that forces pro-life pregnancy resource centers to advertise for abortion. He also discusses the settlement in the Fresno State case, where pro-life students had their display vandalized by a professor. You're guaranteed to learn something about the First Amendment! Tune in!

 John goes through the year in review for the US Congress, the President, and the California Legislature, reviewing the pro-life accomplishments and failures of the last year, and what more needs to be done.  He also kind of lost his voice and sounds really...interesting!  Tune in!

On today's show, John talks about the excellent judicial decision to halt the enforcement of the so-called "Reproductive FACT Act," the law that forces pro-life pregnancy resource centers to refer for abortions. He also gives some update on some great new pro-life legislation being introduced in the House of Representatives. Tune in!

On today's RTLR, John discusses the sad case of Jane Doe, the Guatemalan 17-year-old immigrant who had an abortion following an order from the DC Circuit Court of Appeals. He also discusses the situation in the US Senate, where the confirmation of pro-life judges is being severely delayed. Tune in and listen to learn more!

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Today on Right to Life Radio, John gives a legislative roundup for the CA Legislature. Jonathan Keller from California Family Council then joins us to discuss the Alexander-Murray Health Care Bill.

Today on Right to Life Radio, John talks about the 20-week abortion ban being debated in the Senate, and the repeal of the HHS Mandate. Tune in!

Today on Right to Life Radio, John talks about the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, and the chances of it getting passed through the US Senate. He also discusses the unfortunate situation of Rep. Tim Murphy from Pennsylvania. Tune in!

On today's show, John Gerardi talks about the death of Hugh Hefner, and how he contributed to the culture of death. He also discusses the defeat of the GOP healthcare legislation, and some good legislation to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy. Tune in!

On today's show, John talks about changing perspectives on the First Amendment, and how it could affect the ability of pro-lifers to express their position. He also discusses California's physician-assisted suicide law. Tune in!

On today's show John Gerardi talks about how far left Hillary Clinton and the Democratic party will go when it comes to abortion.

Today on Right to Life Radio, John talks about the disappointing news regarding insurance plans in California being required to cover abortion. He also talks about the disappointing debt ceiling deal in Congress, the bad California bill AB 569, and the possible closure of the last abortion clinic in Kentucky. Tune in!

John Gerardi continues his discussion of Planned Parenthood and their sex- and abortion-education practices. He also discusses the abortion reversal procedure, and the closing of partial-birth-abortionist LeRoy Carhart's clinic in Maryland. Tune in!

Kristan Hawkins' piece on Planned Parenthood's efforts within a public school in Pennsylvania

Today on Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller discuss California's sex education laws, and how they actually mandate abortion education. You won't want to miss it!

On today's episode of Right to Life Radio, John discusses how Iceland is eliminating its Down syndrome population through abortion. He also discusses how different states are fighting in the court to cut off funding to Planned Parenthood. Tune in!

Alexandra DeSanctis on Iceland and abortion

On today's episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller talk about what Texas is doing to limit abortion coverage (and what California is doing to expand it). They also discuss bad developments in assisted suicide from Belgium and the Netherlands. John also introduces RLCC's two newest staff members: Outreach Coordinator Tania Gonzalez and Educational Coordinator Gabi Vehrs!

On today’s show John Gerardi and guest Jonathan Keller discuss the Charlie Gard Case along with a similar case out of the United Kingdom. They also speak on the Senate’s proposal to prevent what happened to Charlie and his parents from happening in the United States. The Democratic party is divided on the issue of abortion and it shows from the comments coming from politicians and party supporters like Planned Parenthood.

On today's Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi discusses the failure of Republicans in the Senate to pass a healthcare bill defunding Planned Parenthood and eliminating abortion coverage subsidies. He also goes more in depth into the case of Charlie Gard, and talks about changes the Trump administration is making to sex education funding. Tune in!

Today on Right to Life Radio we will be reporting on some news out of Congress that you are not going to hear on any other radio show or podcast, we guarantee it! We will also be talking about some miracle twins born at 23 weeks, as well as some more bad business from Planned Parenthood.

Miracle Twins Story

Planned Parenthood Story

On today’s show we have Casey Mattox, from Alliance Defensing Freedom, on to discuss the Fresno State Case where Fresno State pro-life students had their display vandalized by a professor. We also take a closer look at the Charlie Gard case.

National Catholic Register Article: http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/who-guards-the-gards

On today's show, John talks with Jonathan Keller from California Family Council about some new bad legislation in Oregon, and the Charlie Gard case in the UK.  Tune in!

On today's show, John talks about the insane focus on Planned Parenthood in the context of healthcare reform, speaks with California Family Council's Greg Burt about legislation and other issues in the California Legislature, and discusses an end-of-life case out of the United Kingdom.

On today's episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi digs into the new healthcare bill introduced today into the US Senate, discussing its pro-life impact. He also talks about David Daleiden's legal case in San Francisco, and how the judge dropped 14 of the 15 charges against him.

On today's show, John Gerardi discusses a new study from England on sex ed, contraception, and abortion rates. He also talks to Pastor Tyrone Carter about the Save the Black Family Event in Fresno on Saturday, June 24, and talks about a bogus New York Times story from the Sunday Fresno Bee.

Sex Ed study and story: http://www.lifenews.com/2017/06/14/shocking-study-shows-cutting-contraception-programs-reduces-teen-pregnancies-and-abortions/ Save the Black Family Event: http://righttolifeca.org/event/save-the-black-family/ Right to Life article on Bias in the Fresno Bee: http://righttolifeca.org/response-to-fresno-bee-article-on-hhs-contraception-mandate/

On today's show, John discusses President Trump's re-appointment of the head of the National Institutes of Health, some biased stories published in the Fresno Bee, and interviews Pastor Walter Hoye to talk about the upcoming Save the Black Family conference in Fresno on June 24.  Tune in!

John is joined by Jonathan Keller to talk about a proposed regulation from the Trump administration to roll back the HHS Mandate for any employers objecting for moral or religious reasons. They also talk with Arina Grossu, the Director of the Center for Human Dignity at Family Research Council in Washington, DC, about Planned Parenthood's annual report. They also discuss the ACLU's various lawsuits against Catholic hospitals for not providing abortions.

Arina's article: http://www.frc.org/newsroom/planned-parenthoods-new-annual-report-shows-why-its-time-to-end-taxpayer-funding

America Magazine article on ACLU lawsuits against Catholic hospitals: http://www.americamagazine.org/politics-society/2017/05/31/why-aclu-targeting-catholic-hospitals

On today’s episode of right to Life Radio, John Gerardi talks about Trump’s Federal Budget proposal. Find out what pro-life positives can be found in it. He also talks about another bad bill in California. The California State Senate is about to vote on a very dangerous bill relating to end-of-life care, SB481. Listen live on Thursdays at my1680.com

On today's episode of Right to Life Radio, John Gerardi talks about the Trump administration's expansion of the Mexico City Policy, preventing more foreign aid funding from going to abortion. He also talks about the silencing of pro-life students at CSU Fresno and CSU San Marcos with Jonathan Keller of California Family Council.

On today's show, John talks about the new NARAL/Women's March manifesto, a "Christian" abortionist being promoted by the New York Times, and more. Tune in!

On today's show, John Gerardi discuss some breaking news items: the House of Representatives vote on repealing Obamacare, and President Trump's executive order on religious liberty.

Today on Right to Life Radio, John talks with Jonathan Keller from California Family Council about the Democrats new position refusing to support pro-life candidates within the party, and they talk a little pro-life 101 on assisted suicide and euthanasia.

This legislative year in Sacramento brings with it a number of serious challenges and threats to the dignity of human life. In today's show John Gerardi talks about some of the bad bills that threaten human life and the religious liberty of pro-lifers. This episode also includes a pro-life 101 segment on abortion law before Roe v. Wade.

On today's show, John Gerardi talks about an op-ed in the New England Journal of Medicine advocating the removal of conscience protections from doctors who don't want to perform abortions.  California Family Council's Jonathan Keller talks about a pro-life midwife being prosecuted in Sweden for failing to provide abortions, and John gives a little Pro-Life 101 on Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

In this week's episode, John talks about why the Republicans in the Senate are using the "nuclear option" to get Judge Gorsuch confirmed to the Supreme Court. He also explains why the Supreme Court fights are so bitter, by giving a history lesson on Roe v. Wade.

John Gerardi explains why the charges against David Daleiden, from the Center for Medical Progress, are flimsy and are clearly politically motivated. Jonathan Keller is on to discuss bill AB-569 that bans religious & pro-life organizations from requiring employees to be pro-life in practice. Read more on AB-569: http://www.californiafamily.org/tag/ab-569/

Watch the undercover videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXSI8qkDPz1CZj1u9I8Wbcg

Educational Dessert: http://righttolifeca.org/events/dessert

On today's show, John Gerardi talks about the hearings for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch with Brad Dacus from Pacific Justice Institute! He also makes fun of California Senator Dianne Feinstein for making up legal terms out of thin air. Don't miss it!

A distracted John Gerardi multitasks between watching Notre Dame's first-round game in the NCAA basketball tournament, and hosting a radio show. He leads off the show discussing his appearance on KSEE 24's Sunday Morning Matters tv show, chats with Jonathan Keller from California Family Council about potential conflicts between California law and the new Republican healthcare proposal, and talks Congress and the Supreme Court.

KSEE 24 story: http://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/panel-tackles-healthcare-bill-abortion-and-high-speed-rail/669658269
Story about California/Republican Healthcare conflict: http://cbsloc.al/2lYEkbs Witherspoon Institute column on Stare Decisis: http://www.thepublicdiscourse.com/2017/03/18762/

Today on right to life radio, John Gerardi talks with Jonathan Keller about the new Republican healthcare bill, regulations on chemical abortions, and some new updates from the California state legislature.

On today's show, John Gerardi talks with California Family Council CEO Jonathan Keller about the threat posed by the alleged "Children's Bill of Rights," SB 18, and the rally in protest to SB 18 on Tuesday. They also talk about attempts to protect the First Amendment rights of pregnancy care centers in California. Listen live from 9-10 on AM 1680 the Answer. www.my1680.com

On today's show, John talks about the death and legacy of Norma McCorvey (Jane Roe), speaks with Pastor Tyrone Carter about his Save the Black Family ministry, and gives a legislative update on bills in Washington and Sacramento.

John Gerardi discusses the Fresno Planned Parenthood protest from last Saturday, Congressional efforts to allow states to defund Planned Parenthood, the Conscience Protection Act, and more!

John Gerardi talks about Congressional efforts to defund Planned Parenthood, and speaks with Pastor J.R. Coleman from The Word Community Church in Fresno about abortion in the African American community. We also promote our Defund Planned Parenthood Tallin in Fresno on Saturday, Feb. 11, from 10-12 at Planned Parenthood Clinic at 650 Fulton St. in Fresno.

Right to Life of Central California Executive Director and Host John Gerardi is now hosting a local talk radio show on Fresno's AM 1680 The Answer. The LIFE REPORT podcast is now RIGHT TO LIFE RADIO. Tune in every Thursday live at 9 AM on AM 1680 the Answer, listen online at my1680.com, or download this podcast to get the latest on Pro-life news and local events.

This week John shares his thoughts on the new Supreme Court Justice pick and plugs this Saturday's Pro-life conference.

It's back! Life Report makes its triumphant return with our new host, Right to Life of Central California's executive director John Gerardi. He's talking with California Family Council CEO Jonathan Keller about a frightening new bill from the California Legislature, and pro-life legislative developments in Kentucky and Virginia.

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Outreach Director Marcos Espinoza shares some exciting testimony from the 40 Days for Life prayer vigil currently happening outside Fresno's Planned Parenthood. New host, Education Director Rebecca Peerson, interviews volunteers down at the vigil and chats with Marcos about the nuances of Sidewalk Counseling.

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Outreach Coordinator, Gabi Vehrs, sits down with Outreach Director, Marcos Espinoza, to talk about the 40 Days for Life campaign happening this September 24 - November 3 in Fresno and across the nation. John Gerardi also explains a pro-life win regarding a buffer zone law repealed by the Supreme Court and we welcome Right to Life of Central California's new Education Director!

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We are back from hiatus! Life Report welcomes some returning faces and some new ones! Gabi Vehrs and Liz Goddard are back to discuss why we are pro-life. Executive Director Michael Salinas joins Liz to discuss the mission statement of Right to Life of Central California and how this shapes the organization's outreaches. Find out how you can get involved at the end of the episode.

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Life Report welcomes Abby Johnson! Abby talks about leaving Planned Parenthood and what she is doing now to help end abortion.

Check out Abby's organization "And Then There Were None" at http://www.attwn.org

Purchase her book "Unplanned" http://www.unplannedthebook.com/

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Host Josh Brahm and guests Eric Scheidler (Pro-Life Action League) and Timothy Brahm (Justice for All) discuss speaker Phil Plait's speech on not being a jerk when talking to people with different views.

Eric Scheidler is the Executive Director of Pro-Life Action League; dedicated to saving unborn children through non-violent direct action. See more at: http://www.prolifeaction.org

Timothy Brahm is a Training Specialist at Justice For All. See more at:http://www.jfaweb.org

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Josh Brahm interviews Jonathan Keller from California Family Council and Megan Almon from Life Training Institute to discuss the pro-life bill that just failed to pass a committee in Sacramento. The goal of the bill was to prevent sex-selection abortions in California.

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Josh interviews Justice For All trainer Timothy Brahm and JFA volunteer Anthony Trent on the subtle things they're doing lately in dialogues about abortion that seem to be making them more productive.

Secular Pro-Life West Coast Representatives Monica and Ellen join Josh to discuss the Justice For All seminar they attended, and how they felt as atheists among Christians.

They also discuss how the pro-life movement could be more welcome to atheists and when it's appropriate for Christians to evangelize their atheist acquaintances or friends.

Steven Ertelt from LifeNews.com discusses his list of pro-life pet peeves with Josh.

While obviously not all pro-life advocates do these things, many do, and Steven argues that we will be more effective as a movement if we eliminate these bad habits.

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We're interrupting our series with Steven Ertelt to give you an update on the Supreme Court case, Sebelius v. Hobby Lobby Stores.

Notre Dame Law grad John Gerardi and Jonathan Keller from California Family Council explain the case and what happened during the oral arguments.

Questions:

1: Where are we in this case right now and how did we wind up here?

2: One of the issues in this case is whether or not a corporation should be considered a "person." Many people think it's crazy to call a corporation a person, that it just protects the rich and helps them get richer. What are your views on that?

3: What were some of the highlights from the oral arguments?

4: Is this about religious freedom or is it about the rights of the poor employees against their corporate employer?

5: How do you think the court will rule and why?

6: Where does the religious freedom road lead if Hobby Lobby loses this case?

Steven Ertelt from LifeNews.com discusses his list of pro-life pet peeves with Josh.

While obviously not all pro-life advocates do these things, many do, and Steven argues that we will be more effective as a movement if we eliminate these bad habits.

I spoke last month at the Students for Life of America Regional Leadership Summit at UCLA. I spent the first 54-minutes speaking about bodily rights arguments, and you can download that audio here. I spent the last 24-minutes talking about life-threatening pregnancies and taking questions.

My thinking on this subject is heavily influenced by my friend Trent Horn at Catholic Answers. Trent has done a lot of research and great thinking on this subject, and the material I presented is largely based on what Trent has written on the subject that I subsequently agreed with.

After arguing that we should treat both mother and child as patients and that in late-term situations, we can usually save both, I explain that there are still some cases where we cannot save both, particularly in tubal pregnancies.

I respond to the concern that tubal pregnancies aren't really that risky, and offer a real-world example when it was also justified to put an innocent human being's life in perilous risk.

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Steven Ertelt, Founder and Editor of LifeNews.com, shares his expertise on the relationship between the Girl Scouts of America and Planned Parenthood.

He also explains why the Girl Scouts have sent a threatening legal letter to LifeNews.com.

Finally, Steven and Josh discuss the boycott and whether or not local Girl Scout groups should be boycotted.

Josh concludes his interview with Jojo Ruba, former staff member of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform and Executive Director of Faith Beyond Belief.

After talking about the mission of Faith Beyond Belief, Josh asks a follow-up question from the previous episode, where Jojo made a comment about pro-lifers needing to be "more offensive." Josh asks, "How can you tell whether you should be more offensive or less offensive when talking to pro-choice people?"

Afterwards Jojo and Josh answer a listener mail question from Mark in Hawaii:

"I'm a new listener, and I'm trying to figure out exactly what your views are regarding human development and when a person comes into being and should be granted human rights. Most importantly and perhaps most difficult, when do you believe God endues a body/soul carrier with a soul in human fetal development and what are your reasons for that?"

The episode includes a discussion of the Equal Rights Argument that Josh and the Justice For All team have been using lately, and what Jojo and Josh think about animal rights.

Josh interviews Jojo Ruba, former staff member of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform and Executive Director of Faith Beyond Belief.

After talking about the pro-life presentations that have been protested and censored by Canadian pro-choice activists, Jojo answers the 9-question Life Report Questionnaire that has been answered by many other pro-life leaders in the past. I altered it a little for this interview, taking out the questions on stem cell research and euthanasia to focus more on the graphic pictures debate and how pro-lifers should treat pro-choice people.

I love this quote from Jojo, in regards to what he does when he's talking to a pro-choice person: "I say a little prayer, and the prayer is this: 'Father, show me how I can love this person today.'"

Questions:

What did you get in trouble for as a child?

What is your favorite movie, and why?

What has been the pro-life movement’s greatest victory (or victories) so far?

What has been the pro-life movement’s greatest failing or weakness?

Graphic Pictures: Should we use them, and if so, how, when, and where?

Is there a difference between showing non-graphic but disturbing images in public (like the human trafficking truck) and showing graphic images of abortion in public?

How should pro-lifers interact with those who are pro-abortion-choice?

What kind of tips are you offering students you train on how to treat pro-choice people with respect?

What single thing should pro-lifers be doing that most are NOT doing right now?

It's Gabi's farewell show! So for something special, Josh and Gabi discuss the 21 most important lessons she's learned about abortion dialogue while working with Right to Life of Central CA and Justice For All.

After shooting the Life Report episode on arguments for embryonic stem cell research, Dr. Buratovich graciously stuck around 37-minutes to answer more questions! This audio includes my new favorite fact about early human development!

Questions:

1: Ronald Bailey has argued that since somatic cell nuclear transfer can transform a nucleus from an adult cell into an embryo, then every cell in our body is a potential embryo. Since we do not get upset about all those cells we lose when we sneeze or scrape our knees, we shouldn’t get upset about the death of a bunch of embryos. I train people to respond to that by saying they’re confusing parts with wholes and talk about what an organism is. How do you respond?

2: Some argue that embryos are like acorns as opposed to oak trees. The loss of a majestic oak tree is a genuinely sad, but an acorn? We trample hundreds of those while playing with our kids at the park and think nothing of it. So people argue that embryos are similar, in that they only become valuable when they grow up. How do you respond to that argument?

3: Respond to the more intelligent pro-choice argument that would say that sentience or some other capacity is a necessary condition for being valuable.

4: But if self-awareness really is what's important, then it seems like the pro-choice person could respond by agreeing that the threshold of self-awareness isn't epistomologically knowable, but that doesn't mean that that threshold doesn't ontologically exist. Then they could do what Boonin and Singer do and just draw the line several weeks before that threshold could possibly exist. How would you respond to that person?

5: The early church made a distinction between abortion after quickening (the maternal sensation of fetal movement), which was viewed as murder, and abortion before quickening, which was not viewed as murder. Is the pro-life movement inconsistent with early church teaching?

6: How would you argue that the unborn is a living, human organism?

7: Clarify how the mother's uterus communicates with the embryo, signalling it to the optimum location to implant.

8: Can we use dead embryos to ethically make embryonic stem cell lines?

9: Should people freeze their baby’s umbilical cord blood as a deposit on future research?

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Dr. Michael Buratovich is Professor of Biochemistry at Spring Arbor University and the faculty advisor for the SAU Students for Life club. Josh interviews him on what stem cell research is and how to respond to common arguments for embryonic stem cell research.

Purchase "The Stem Cell Epistles: Letters to my Students about Bioethics, Embryos, Stem Cells, and Fertility Treatments:" http://amzn.to/1f2rM3b

Read Dr. Buratovich's blog at http://BeyondTheDish.wordpress.com.

01:09 - How did this book come along?

04:10 - Can you explain for our listeners what a stem cell is, and why they are sought after in research for regenerative medicine?

11:03 - Can you talk about the differences between embryonic stem cell research, adult stem cell research and induced pluripotent stem cell research?

17:18 - Many people argue that the embryo is just a tiny clump of cells with no nervous system; no heart, no consciousness, no ability to feel pain. They think it's crazy to call that an intrinsically valuable human being. What do you say to them?

18:49 - Some people think we should use cloned embryos to solve the practical issues with embryonic stem cell research? Do you believe that to be an ethical alternative?

21:08 - Some people make a utilitarian argument that all those millions of embryos in storage units are going to die anyway. They argue that we should put them to good use instead of wasting them in a cold storage unit or flushing them down the drain. How would you respond to that utilitarian argument?

24:39 - What should pro-lifers be doing about stem cell research?

Stay tuned for bonus audio with Dr. Buratovich to be posted later this week at http://ProLifePodcast.net

The Stem Cell Epistles: Letters to My Students about Bioethics, Embryos, Stem Cells, and Fertility Treatments

Listen to Josh's speech at the Students for Life of America 2014 West Coast National Conference:

Josh responds to these four common statements:
1: "I'm pro-life, but people tell me I come across like a jerk. What can I do about that?"
2: "I'm pro-life, but I don’t know how to convince people that abortion is wrong?"
3: "I'm pro-life, but I think it should be legal."
4: "I'm pro-life, but what about rape?"

We weren't able to cover everything I wanted to during the Life Report episode, but Dr. Poupard was gracious enough to spend some more time answering questions about this important topic.

1: How do birth control pllls and Plan B work, why do some people think that they are abortifacients and why do you think that they may not be?

2: Comment on article from Catholic Bioethics...Quarterly that cites studies indicating that Plan B is not an abortifacient and argues that the labels on Plan B may not mean anything. Is there a medical bias issue at play?

3: Question #1 from Dan: What about the studies cited in Randy Alcorn's book that breakthrough pregnancies while on oral contraceptives are more likely to be ectopic?

4: Question #2 from Dan: What is the state of the research on Progesterone-only pills like the mini pill and copper/hormonal IUD's?

We've been wanting to shoot an episode on this topic for several years, and it's finally done! It's sometimes a contentious topic among pro-life people, but it's an important one nonetheless. How should pro-life people think and talk about birth control, aside from the important religious debate about whether or not you should plan your family? Dr. Rich Poupard from Life Training Institute comes on the show to offer his expertise.

02:25 - Dr. Poupard summarizes what he's learned about the medical question of how birth control methods work.

04:55 - How does Plan B work according to the research and what does a woman's weight have to do with it's effectiveness?

08:45 - Do you think women are getting enough information about the effectiveness (or lack thereof) of Plan B?

09:25 - Why the new Plan B research will probably result in MORE abortifacient use, and not less.

12:32 - Were pro-abortion-choice advocates talking about the new Plan B/weight study when it came out, or have they been hesitant to discuss it publicly?

13:26 - What's the connection between abortifacient IUD's and implantables and Obamacare?

19:17 - Knowing everything you know, how would you train pro-life advocates to talk publicly about birth control?

23:24 - What should pro-lifers talk about when discussing the public policy side of this issue? Parental involvement?

26:05 - How would you answer in 60-seconds the direct question of whether Plan B causes abortions or not?

We'll be posting bonus audio with Dr. Poupard answering more questions about birth control pills and Plan B later this week at http://ProLifePodcast.net.

Life Training Institute:

http://ProLifeTraining.com

We've got an unaired episode that was never published on YouTube for technical reasons that we recently resolved. Josh Brahm and Liz Goddard interview Bobby Schindler, the Executive Director of the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network which works to protect the lives of the medically vulnerable and disabled from the threat of euthanasia.

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00:29 Can you give us a brief overview of your sister Terri's story?

04:18 Did Michael wait 30-45 minutes after Terri's collapse before calling 911?

05:27 Can you define "persistent vegetative state" for us, and whether you believe Terri was in a persistent vegetative state?

06:53 Is there an objective definition of PVS?

08:11 Did Terri fit that medical criteria for PVS?

09:04 What progress did Terri show in the first two years of rehab before Michael took her off of rehab?

10:15 What happened to the trust fund that was earmarked for Terri's therapy?

12:25 Why do you think that Michael refused to divorce Terri after moving in with Jody Centonze?

13:02 What is it that the medical professionals believed whom Judge Greer refused to allow to testify?

14:37 Is there anyway Terri could have survived without the feeding tube?

15:26 Do you know anything about recent research to determine the extent of someones brain injury?

17:01 Do you have any how often people are starved to death who are not in a PVS state?

18:30 What is the Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network doing now, six years later?

19:49 What do you believe is still the number one misconception about Terri?

21:36 What kind of legislation could be passed that would prevent Terri's situation happening again?

22:21 How will the new healthcare law impact people with situations similar to Terri's?

23:36 Would you be in favor of legislation that would sever spousal rights on the behalf of an incapacitated person in the event where there's a clear conflict of interest, such as when the spouse acting as guardian begins a new relationship?

24:47 What would you say to people who try to frame Terri's situation as a "right-to-die issue?"

26:02 So the clear distinction for you is that food and water is basic care and that ventilators and respirators are medical care that in some cases can be stopped?

Terri Schiavo Life & Hope Network:

http://www.terrisfight.org/

Rebecca Hashke from Justice For All joins Josh Brahm and Gabi Vehrs to discuss a question that pro-lifers often struggle with.

After offering some thoughts on how pro-lifers should respond to this question, the discussion turns to another philosophical conundrum that pro-choice people often ask about: should the fact that abortion bans would be hard to enforce mean that we shouldn't try to make abortion illegal?

Our favorite Notre Dame Law grad John Gerardi joins us again, this time to discuss the Pope's recent confusing comments about abortion.

Note from Josh: We recorded this episode in October, 2013. I'm grateful that yesterday (December 9th) Pope Francis made a clear pro-life statement to the Dignitatis Humanae Institute, a pro-life group in Rome.

Steve Wagner from Justice For All joins Josh Brahm and Gabi Vehrs to discuss what Students for Life clubs should do with their events.

Steve argues that every event should create a debate about abortion that can be turned into a dialogue.

Here's the list of typical pro-life campus club activities that Steve assesses in this episode:

1: Cupcakes For Life.

2: Poll table event - Debate2Dialogue.org for pics.

3: Bringing speakers (pro-life apologetics, post-abortion, etc.) or hosting a debate.

4: Screening movies like "It's a Girl," "180," "October Baby" and "Bella."

5: Volunteering for the local Pregnancy Resource Center.

6: Diaper drives.

7: Traveling to the March for Life.

8: Bound4Life events. (Red tape over mouth.)

Steve Wagner from Justice For All joins Josh Brahm and Gabi Vehrs for a two-episode discussion about common terms and labels used in the abortion debate.

In this episode they focus on the labels that both sides of the debate call the entity killed in an abortion: unborn, preborn, zygote, embryo, fetus, fetal human, baby and child.

Steve uses the word "unborn" at the beginning of a dialogue with a pro-choice person so as not to add an unnecessary impediment to the conversation, and to avoid begging the question.

Steve responds to the following challenges to his approach:

"Aren't we humanizing the unborn by calling her a 'child' or by using male/female pronouns?"

"What about when we're writing? Do we always need to make a case for the humanity of the unborn before we start calling her a 'baby' or using male/female pronouns?"

Steve Wagner from Justice For All joins Josh Brahm and Gabi Vehrs for a two-episode discussion about common terms and labels used in the abortion debate. In this episode they focus on the labels that both sides of the debate call each other: pro-choice, pro-abortion. pro-abort. pro-abortion-choice. pro-life. anti-abortion. anti-choice.

Steve, Josh and Gabi explain why they are willing to use the term "pro-choice" when beginning a dialogue, even though many pro-life people see that as an inaccurate "weasel word."

Steve argues that he needs to ask the person in front of him a lot of questions to accurately understand what they think about abortion, and he doesn't want to create unnecessary impediments to the dialogue by using offensive terms that he doesn't even think accurately portrays most abortion advocates.

Steve also responds to the following challenges to his approach:

"But isn't 'pro-choice' the least accurate label for the other side?"

"What about when it's just pro-life people hanging out? Should we call them 'pro-aborts' then?"

"What if the entire pro-life movement decides to use gracious language while the other side uses rhetorically powerful labels? Are we giving up too much ground? What if unborn babies die because of this approach?"

"What should I do when I see other pro-life people using terms on Facebook that I think are mean or inaccurate? Should I confront the pro-life person, or just let it go?"

Finally, Steve, Josh and Gabi discuss the terms that pro-choice people often call pro-lifers: anti-abortion and anti-choice.

In the next episode, they will discuss the terms used for the unborn. (Zygote, embryo, fetus, unborn, preborn, baby, child.)

Megan Almon from Life Training Institute joins Josh Brahm and Gabi Vehrs to discuss strawman fallacies.

Josh starts the show by stating that both pro-life and pro-choice people strawman the other side all the time, and he shares several examples.

They then discuss how people can avoid making strawman arguments. How can we intentionally listen to people and ask a LOT of clarification questions to determine what they actually believe?

Josh Brahm and Gabi Vehrs have a candid conversation about the state of the pro-life movement, and some of the most important things we need to do in the next ten years to set ourselves up in a good trajectory towards victory.

Josh, Gabi and Megan Almon from Life Training Institute discuss how pro-lifers can best respond to pro-choice people who argue that abortion should be legal because the world is overpopulated or because women will die in back-alleys if abortion became illegal.

Note: Our strategy for responding to back-alley abortions relies heavily on the work of Steve Wagner from Justice For All.

The second part of Josh's interview with Brad Mattes, CEO of Life Issues Institute and host of the Emmy award-winning television show, "Facing Life Head-On." Brad answers the questions from the "Life Report Questionnaire" and more!

Questions:

What did you get in trouble for as a child?
What is your favorite movie, and why?
What has been the pro-life movement's greatest victory (or victories) so far?
What has been the pro-life movement's greatest failing or weakness?
Does the pro-life movement need more unity, and if so, how can we accomplish that?
Graphic Pictures: Should we use them, and if so, how, when, and where?
What would you say to those who would argue that graphic pictures should be used in very public places because children don't seem to be too negatively effected by them?
Stem Cell Research & Human Cloning: What should pro-lifers be doing about this, and why?
What would you say to those who say it's unfair to compare the current successes of ESCR with adult stem cell research since ASCR has had more public funding until recently?
What should pro-lifers be doing about human cloning now that it might actually be a reality?
Assisted Suicide & Euthanasia: What should pro-lifers be doing about this, and why?
Is the Netherlands a lost cause on the end-of-life issues debate?
Respond to Americans who look at the problems with euthanasia in the Netherlands and respond, "That's them. We will do it better."
What do you say to someone who is for assisted suicide in certain hard cases?
How should pro-lifers interact with those who are pro-abortion-choice?
Respond to pro-lifers who would say that we should be shouting at pro-choice people because that shows we're taking baby killing seriously.
What single thing should pro-lifers be doing that most are NOT doing right now?
How can pro-lifers start conversations about such a dark issue without being weird?
How should pro-life people use Facebook?
If people went to LifeIssues.org what could they find there?

Josh interviews Brad Mattes, CEO of Life Issues Institute and host of the Emmy award-winning television show, "Facing Life Head-On." Check back in two weeks for the second part of this interview, where Brad answers the questions from the "Life Report Questionnaire" and more!

Questions:

1:11 - How did you get involved in the pro-life movement?

2:15 - How early was Dr. Wilke publishing pro-life literature and media?

2:54 - How do you think the pro-life movement has changed in the last 40 years, especially as it relates to media?

5:04 - What have you learned about how abortion affects men?

6:45 - What resources are available at http://LifeIssues.org?

7:32 - Tell us about your TV show, "Facing Life Head-On."

9:01 - What are some of the common themes on your show?

9:37 - How do you get Emmy nominations doing pro-life work?

10:38 - What were you hoping to accomplish by going to Ethiopia?

11:57 - What happened with the Ethiopian abortion worker you spoke to?

13:20 - Can you tell our audience about the woman you met who is suffering from leprosy?

14:14 - How has your life changed since you came back?

16:09 - What was the most difficult interview you did on Facing Life Head-On?

18:33 - Do you have a few favorite episodes looking back?

19:26 - How can we overturn Roe vs. Wade?

20:38 - Looking ahead, what will be very important for the pro-life movement to do differently as we work towards overturning Roe vs. Wade?

21:52 - Is there anti-intellectualism in the pro-life movement, and if so, how do we combat that?

Check out the Life Issues Institute website and TV show:

http://lifeissues.org

Comment on this episode at:

http://ProLifePodcast.net/175

I got a wonderful email from Andres in Santa Barbara who was in a dialogue about abortion and used an analogy about being hooked up to a machine in order to demonstrate that your personhood isn't based on your dependance. But the person he was talking to retorted, "Are you comparing a woman to a machine?!" Andres wants to know what I would suggest we do to avoid throwing people off when the analogies we use seem, at a surface level, to demean pregnant women.

In the video, I offer six tips for making clear analogies and responding to people who continue to misinterpret them.

1: Make sure you're communicating clearly.

2: Narrate the debate.

3: Suggest a golden rule for dialogue.

4: Explain that analogies are just that...analogies!

5: Explain that pro-choice people would be wise to not throw out all analogies.

6: Determine the right time to politely end the conversation.

Find more resources about bodily rights argument for abortion at:

http://prolifepodcast.net/tag/bodily-rights

Casey Vroman from Students for Life of America joins us in studio to talk about the free resources that SFLA offers to college students and now high schoolers. We believe it's important that all pro-life advocates know about these resources so that you can point students in your sphere of influence to them.

Questions:

1:55 How did you get involved with Students for Life and the pro-life movement?

3:15 How would you explain what Students for Life does to somebody who hasn't heard of SFLA before?

4:22 What is SFLA's long-term goal with campus clubs?

5:35 What is SFLA doing with high school students now?

6:46 What has it been like working with high school students?

8:18 Is SFLA planning on working with junior high students in the future, and what would you say to concerned parents about that?

10:29 What are some of the initiatives you're doing on college campuses now?

13:23 What practical resources is SFLA offering to college students?

16:14 What are some common mistakes students can avoid when starting a campus club?

19:50 Should clubs embrace a "whole life" model where they're also talking about capital punishment, sex trafficking and adoption, or should they focus on talking about abortion?

23:35 Talk to us about the Wilberforce and Steven's Fellowships.

25:20 What would be your key piece of advice for a high school student who wants a career in the pro-life movement?

Related Links:

Visit Students for Life's website: http://StudentsForLife.org.
Read Scott Klusendorf's "reading list for smart pro-lifers" that Josh referenced: http://bit.ly/17RnCNS
Visit Students for Life's career opportunities page Josh referenced: http://StudentsForLife.org/Internships

Here's an outline of my main points in response to this question from Bobby: "Some pro-life people oppose 'incrementalist' pro-life laws because they always end with '... and then you can kill the baby.' What are your thoughts?

Note: Many of my arguments and thinking on these issues comes from conversations I had with Scott Klusendorf and Dr. Francis Beckwith, who both graciously spent time with me while I was working through these issues in 2007. I'm not sure now who said what and how many of these arguments are really my own, nor would I want to source any of these arguments directly to Scott or Frank without their permission. (These were all private conversations.) It's probably a fair assumption that the really smart talking points came from one of them though.

This was supposed to be a video but we had technical difficulties with the recorded video, so I'm posting the audio only.

Common ground: I agree that we don't want to communicate to people that we only care about babies that feel pain, are a certain age, not conceived in rape, etc.

I disagree that most forms of incremental legislation send that message. I think most people know how politics works.

It's one thing to endorse something, it's another thing to say what is allowed under the law. I offer a clear example of this from Gonzales vs. Carhart.

My argument is not that we should do evil that good may come. My argument is that when we pass incremental bills that will have a positive impact for the unborn, we are not actually doing evil. We are doing a good thing.

What's implicit in these bills is that we want to save all, but we know we can't, so we're going to save the most we can, and go from there. That's called graduated absolutism.

Why I'm not utilitarian: I'm not saying 'We'll kill one baby if you let another go.' It's more like if in a Japanese POW camp, the Japanese soldier tells a prisoner, 'We'll let you go, and you can either take two with you and we'll kill the other eight, or you can go alone and we'll kill all ten.' It seems like some pro-life people that support personhood amendments would say that by taking the two I'm implicitly saying you can kill the other eight. 'As long as you give me these two, THEN you can kill the POW's.' No, we value life, and we're trying to save as much as we can.

The Bible doesn't say that if you can't save all, you can't save any. The midwives in Exodus 1 weren't able to save all the babies, but they saved as many as they could, and they are praised for it. When the Pharaoh confronted them, they didn't make a pro-life argument or statement; they lied about it so that they could continue saving some! It could be argued that they were implicitly telling the leader of the land that it's okay to kill infants. They never to his face say 'You shouldn't do that.' They lied, and saved as many as they could.

William Wilberforce helped pass a bill, the Foreign Slave Trade Bill of 1806) that you could have ended with, 'and then you can sell the slave.'

Do you think it's more important to make an impact or to make a statement? I don't believe that passing a bill with a rape exception tacked onto it at the last minute sends a message to pro-choice people that we don't care about the babies conceived in rape that are sometimes killed in abortions.

Are there some pro-life bills that don't directly save many lives after they pass? Yes. (Parental notification with judicial bypass; the partial-birth abortion ban.) Yet both had educational value, especially the PBA ban.

After summarizing Abby Johnson's story, Josh asks 40 Days for Life co-founder Shawn Carney about his ministry as well as the state of the pro-life movement.

Questions:

How do you think 40 Days for Life has changed the pro-life movement?
Knowing what you know now, what would you have done differently when starting 40 Days for Life?
Do people often go from participating in 40 Days for Life to doing other pro-life activities? What are you doing to encourage that?
What do you think are the best methods for a local 40 Days for Life campaign?
What could RLCC do better to persuade people to participate in sidewalk counseling?
What has been the pro-life movements greatest victory so far?
What has been the pro-life movements greatest weakness?
What single thing should pro-lifers be doing that most are not doing right now?
How should pro-life people interact with those that are pro-abortion-choice?

Josh, Tim and Gabi discuss what it actually means to be open-minded, (it does NOT mean being wishy-washy,) and whether pro-life people should be open-minded too.

After wrapping up four Life Report episodes, Josh, Tim and Gabi hung out to cover some material they didn't have time to get into earlier in the day. Those topics and questions for Tim include:

You said, "Love does not insist on its own way; it does not need to have the last word in a debate." Does that conflict with the Stand to Reason mantra of trying to leave people with a pebble in their shoe?
A discussion of pro-life memes and why most of them are bad.
You said, "Love is not resentful, it does not dwell on the failures of those around us. Love does not rejoice at wrongdoing. It is not excited when those around us are caught in sin." What about pro-life groups like Live Action that do undercover investigative videos catching Planned Parenthood doing bad things?
Can you talk about how we are to love practically with those in the pro-life movement who may disagree on our political method, for example on our use of graphic images? How would you apply your piece to that?
Which line in the 1 Cor 13 piece do you feel is the most important, or the most contrasted by the way a lot of pro-life people actually act?

Megan Almon from Life Training Institute joins Josh and Gabi to discuss how pro-lifers can have productive conversations about Gosnell, as well as the common mistakes pro-lifers should avoid.

One of the most common questions we get is "how do you start non-weird conversations about abortion when you're not on campus next to a pro-life exhibit?" One of the easier methods is to use a story that's currently in the news. Josh thinks pro-life people can have good conversations about abortion starting with the controversy of what Gosnell did, but he doesn't think you should stop there. He uses several specific questions to lead the conversation into talking about the abortions that are less controversial to pro-choice people: abortions done on first-trimester babies that are in the womb, aren't viable, aren't conscious and don't feel pain.

After giving these questions and dialogue tips, the discussion turns to what pro-life people should NOT do when talking about Gosnell. What are the most common mistakes pro-lifers make regarding this story? Listen to the episode to find out.

Josh also briefly responds to the pro-choice argument that it's pro-lifers fault that women went to Gosnell's clinic in the first place.

Note from Josh: We shot this episode a week before Gosnell was finally convicted of murder, among other things. This content is still relevant, it just means you might change the first question from "Should Dr. Gosnell be in jail," to something like "do you think it's a good thing that Dr. Gosnell is serving a life sentence in prison?"

Last February we published two episodes with our favorite (nearly graduated) student from Notre Dame Law John Gerardi with an update on the HHS mandate lawsuits as well as answering the controversial question, "why did so many church-going Catholics vote for President Obama, again?!" After we recorded those two episodes, we spent another 20 minutes answering questions we hadn't talked about yet, and answered a good questions sent from a listener. This is the audio from that post-episode discussion.

Topics/Questions:

"Tell me about states like Massachusetts, that are heavily Catholic and Irish but are totally in the tank for Obama."
"What do you think is the future for the bishops' involvement in politics?"
Karen: "Is it even possible that we really change our society legislatively, or do we need to concentrate on the hearts of women and men?"

Note from Josh: We try to get bonus audio published a lot closer to the original recording, but it wasn't as high of a priority as keeping our publishing schedule for TV and radio. As you listen to this, it'll be obvious that this was recorded before Pope Benedict stepped down.

Also, John said in this discussion that we're only "one Supreme Court justice away from overturning Roe vs. Wade." Based on some recent research that I plan on blogging about in the future, I now think this may be a bit optimistic. In other words, I think it's more likely that we have one or two justices that would overturn Roe, and a few others that we really don't know how they would rule on overturning Roe, even if they have pro-life beliefs. I hope history proves me wrong.

Josh, Tim and Gabi respond to fair questions that pro-choice people ask that we think pro-life people should be willing to answer.

In this episode, we discuss how a lot of pro-choice people believe that pro-lifers want to punish women for having premarital sex by forcing them to remain pregnant. This seems clear because we're not distributing condoms or encouraging the use of birth control, which could arguably lower the rate of unintended pregnancies and abortions. How should pro-lifers respond to this concern?

We also discuss the common conception (no pun intended) that pro-life activists are doing what they do because they're Christians. If so, is this just a ploy to force religion on people or win converts?

We end the episode by discussing a recent story of a teen who sued her parents who were trying to coerce her into having an abortion. We offer some tips for pro-life people to use this story in dialogues with their pro-choice friends.

Josh, Tim and Gabi spend the next two episodes responding to fair questions that pro-choice people ask that we think pro-life people should be willing to answer.

For example, when pro-lifers "trot out a toddler," does that mean we think women that have abortions are just as evil as mothers who kill their toddler?

They also discuss how pro-choice people are often confused when they see a picture of a six-day old embryo at implantation, and then see us point at that picture and call it a "person."

It’s the twelfth and final part of our popular “Responding to Pro-Life Lies Video” series! The video we're responding to lists 55 “pro-life lies” a woman named Kenna heard, and in this series we respond to them all.

This is the first of four episodes with Josh's brother Timothy, who is now a staff member at Justice For All.

After discussing the last six "lies," Josh, Tim and Gabi have a conversation about the need for pro-life people to get out of their "echo chamber," and the need to ultimately be known by their love. We also communicate a mutual desire for both sides to be more charitable, considering the best arguments from the opposing side as opposed to just trumpeting the worst they can find.

Here are the 8 “pro-life lies” we respond to in this episode:

"Birth control causes abortion."
"Emergency contraception is an abortifacient."
"Women are sacred vessels."
"Pro-choice women don't have children."
"Pro-choice women should have their children taken away."
"Pro-choice people don't care about babies."

Note from Josh: I reached out to Kenna to let her know we finished the series based on her video and offered her a chance to respond. She wrote, "It was great to meet people who could discuss abortion and present their point of view in a civil manner. YouTube was my main forum for political discussions and it doesn't have the greatest reputation. I'm not as active online anymore since I finished college and started working, but I really did enjoy your podcast. Congratulations on finishing your series." ~ Kenna

I told her I would always be open to discussing abortion with her further.

Stephanie Grant, Executive Director of Infant of Prague Adoption Services and Laurel Boylan, Founder of God's Waiting Children join Josh to discuss adoption.

Topics include:

Clarifying common misconceptions about adoption.
The difference between open and closed adoption.
The differences between the process of domestic and international adoption.
Available grants for adopting parents.
Addressing the common resentment between families that have adopted domestically and those that have adopted internationally.
An update on the situation with Russian president Vladimir Putin banning American families from adopting children from Russia.
How adopting children from the foster care system works.
Does a pregnant teen need to choose adoption before contacting an adoption agency?

This is the recording of a sermon Josh preached on January 20, 2013 at Free Grace Church in Clovis.

Josh addresses two common reasons why Christians don't take a stand to make a difference on the issue of abortion: the concern of offending people, and the argument that pro-life advocates should be focused solely on Christian evangelism. Josh argues pragmatically that pro-life work has actually given him more opportunities for evangelism and than makes a principled argument that Christians should be doing both evangelism AND speaking up for the unborn.

Josh closes with some easy things that Christians can do to dip their toe in the waters of pro-life advocacy, and then takes a few questions that were texted in anonymously from the congregation.

Q&A Session:

"I have a friend that believe that abortion is actually evil, but he doesn't care. He blatantly admits that he is selfish and apathetic but he chooses not to do anything about that. How do you think I could help him to care and deal with his apathy?"
"Could you recommend one foundational pro-life and pro-choice text for a better understanding of both sides of the abortion issue?"
"I know a young girl who recently had an abortion. What can I do or say to help her that she had other choices?"
"What do you say to people who say that the embryo evolved because it has gills and a tail?"

Pro-choice people often accuse pro-life Christians of being hypocrites, charging that we don't really believe what we say we believe, evidenced by the fact that some Christians have abortions, among other things. Hypocrisy is a rhetorically powerful charge, effectively silencing many Christians from saying anything about the issue of abortion.

It's our view that some pro-choice accusations of pro-life hypocrisy are unfair, but that some of their charges are fair.In this episode, we discuss both categories.

We’re super excited about this episode, because we think it’s the best roundtable discussion we’ve recorded in a long time. Megan Almon from Life Training Institute joins us to discuss the recent Planned Parenthood ad that distances itself from the labels “pro-life” and “pro-choice.” While pro-life bloggers discussed the ad when it came out, I felt like we had some unique perspectives to contribute. Discussion topics include the main problems with the argument in the ad, the weaknesses of labels in general, the importance of not stereotyping people and the question of whether moral neutrality is possible on abortion. Josh closes the show with questions for both sides of the abortion debate to consider.

Our favorite (nearly graduated) student from Notre Dame Law John Gerardi is back to help the pro-life community understand why so many faithful Catholics that go to mass every week still voted for President Obama in the 2012 election. Gerardi explains the history of the Catholic church's relationship with the Democratic party and the increasingly uncomfortable position many bishops are in since the Democratic party is so openly pro-abortion rights and anti-religious liberty.

Note from Josh: Life Report has never been an anti-Catholic show, and that hasn't changed. Frankly, a lot of Protestants didn't even vote. But there's no way to have a frank dialogue about this issue without recognizing that the Catholic church in America has had a long relationship with the Democratic party and that relationship is clearly having an impact on elections that effect the rights of unborn babies. We welcomed the chance to have a Catholic expert on the subject explain what he has learned for the benefit of our audience.

Our favorite (nearly graduated) student from Notre Dame Law John Gerardi is back to give us an update on the current status of the different lawsuits against the HHS mandate. We talk about the kinds of entities that are suing and on what grounds, whether it's looking favorable or not and which religious groups have been exempted and why.

Listener Questions:

Michael from Tulsa, OK: Will Scientologists get an exemption for all medical treatments that go against their religion now that Priests for Life got an exemption?

Published on the 40th anniversary of the Roe vs. Wade and Doe vs. Bolton decisions that made abortion legal in all 50 states through all nine months of pregnancy for virtually any reason, out interview with pro-life hero Fr. Frank Pavone from Priests for Life was focused on the current state of the pro-life movement.

Questions:

What can pro-lifers do to more effectively change peoples minds?
Why did 43% of church-going Catholics vote for President Obama in the last election?
What have been the pro-life movement’s greatest victory (or victories) so far?
What has been the pro-life movement’s greatest failing or weakness?
How can we overcome the obstacle of apathy?
How should pro-lifers interact with those who are pro-abortion-choice?
What single thing should pro-lifers be doing that most are NOT doing right now?
What single thing do pro-life people sometimes spend TOO much time doing, when they could be doing something else that’s more effective?
Graphic pictures: should we use them, and if so, how, when, and where?
Assisted suicide & euthanasia: what should pro-lifers be doing about this, and why?

Questions from Listeners:

Patrick in Grand Rapids, MI: "Given the election results, what do we most need to double down on: politics, public education/demonstration, educating the 'people in the pews,' support Pregnancy Resource Centers, something else?"
JP Prichard from Hanford, CA: "What do you see as being the best ways to promote unity among pro-life organizations and sects?"

Josh and Jonathan Keller finish their interview with Kristi Burkhart, Executive Director of the Fresno Pregnancy Care Center, focusing on the unique relationship our two organizations have and practical advice for people who want to help a girl who has an unplanned pregnancy.

Topics include:

Why our right to life organization has been able to maintain such a good partnership with the local pregnancy resource center. (Sadly, a rare situation.)
Common misconceptions that pro-life people have of girls that are pregnant and abortion-vulnerable.
How can our listeners practically help their friend that suddenly becomes pregnant?
What are common mistakes that well-meaning pro-life people make when talking to a pregnant teen?
Should sidewalk counselors offer to adopt the babies of mothers considering abortion?
Is it true that it's impossible for college students to have kids and stay in school?

We just filmed an interview with pro-life hero Fr. Frank Pavone from Priests for Life for our January 22nd episode. After we were finished, Fr. Pavone agreed to answer one more question geared toward pastors and priests as they prepare for Sanctity of Life Sunday. (January 20th.) Specifically I asked besides the obvious messages on imago dei and the sanctity of human life, what is the most important message for pastors to preach that Sunday morning. What should the congregation walk away with?

Please forward this video on to your pastor or priest!

Visit ProLifePreaching.com.

Tune into ProLifePodcas.net for the full interview of Father Pavone on January 22nd, 2013.

Josh and Jonathan Keller interview Kristi Burkhart, Executive Director of the Fresno Pregnancy Care Center. This is not just a puff piece about PRC's. Most of our discussion is about the most common accusations leveled at PRC's by pro-abortion-choice people and organizations.

Topics include:

The National Abortion Rights Action League (NARAL) says that PRC's give false information about the abortion/breast cancer link, post-abortion syndrome and physical effects of abortion. Kristi explains how her center handles those three topics with their clients.
What does her center do if a client doesn't want to discuss one of her options? (Parenting, adoption, abortion.)
How does her center talk about birth control?
The difference between PRC's under CareNet, NIFLA and Heartbeat International, and "rogue centers" that often have less quality control.

It's the eleventh part of our popular "Responding to Pro-Life Lies Video" series. The video lists 55 “pro-life lies” she’s heard, and in this series, we’re responding to them all.

This was easily the toughest episode in this series to record, because so many of the statements are blatantly hateful. These are the worst statements from that entire video. Josh ends the episode with a plea to pro-lifers be good ambassadors for Christ.

Here are the 8 "pro-life lies" we respond to in this episode:

"Abortion is anti-feminist."
"Jobs aborted children could have held are taken over by illegal immigrants."
"Women who abort should be sterilized."
"Childbirth is easy and women who don't want to do it are just lazy."
"Planned Parenthood lies to women."
"Teen mothers are whores."
"No mother would ever kill her child."
"Women don't know what they really have."

Stay tuned for the final episode of this series coming soon!

Valerie from Silver Lake, Kansas emailed Life Report to ask for advice on a discouraging debate she had with her pro-choice, Christian father about abortion. Josh continues a three-part video series responding to different aspects of her email, and some of her dad's pro-choice arguments.

This is part three, where Josh discusses...

how to respond when somebody claims that personhood begins when a baby takes its first breath;
what to do when the person you're talking to states that their mind is closed on the issue.

Valerie from Silver Lake, Kansas emailed Life Report to ask for advice on a discouraging debate she had with her pro-choice, Christian father about abortion. Josh continues a three-part video series responding to different aspects of her email, and some of her dad's pro-choice arguments.

This is part two, where Josh discusses...

how to respond when people call the unborn a "potential human being;"
the claim that life is just a cycle and nothing really begins at fertilization;
how to use Richard Stith's Polaroid analogy;
how to define the term "human being."

Valerie from Silver Lake, Kansas emailed Life Report to ask for advice on a discouraging debate she had with her pro-choice, Christian father about abortion. Josh begins a three-part video series responding to different aspects of her email, and some of her dad's pro-choice arguments.

In part one, Josh discusses the most important question when somebody states that the unborn is "not a human being," how to effectively "narrate the debate" when people don't answer our reasonable questions, and a few quick thoughts on Valerie's dad's assertion that the functional DNA of an early embryo is different from the DNA at later stages.

Josh responds to an email from Ashlen who was debating abortion with somebody who responded that parents should have the right to kill their children until they are 18 years old! She wants to know what she should have said.

Josh's response includes comments on what to do when you get stumped or run out of steam and the proper introduction of humor into a dialogue.

Josh responds to a listener email that makes some strong claims about Margaret Sanger. Josh has a different take on Sanger's views and explains why.

Josh responds to an email from someone who isn't finding lots of success using economic arguments for the pro-life position. Her pro-choice friend's response is to reference "Freakonomics" and add that if the country needs more people, we should just open up the borders.

Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything

Josh responds to an email from someone who seems frustrated that Josh mis-characterized pro-life people as being uninformed about fetal development. Other topics include late-term abortions, Down Syndrome abortions, post-fertilization age vs. LMP, and the use of the term "pro-aborts."

Josh, Liz and Gabi respond to the story of a pro-choice blogger who wrote some things about sex-selection abortion that was deemed embarrassing by her pro-choice colleagues and publicly berated for it.

Is there an inherent inconsistency in Laurie Penny's article? Can you be both pro-choice and opposed to legal sex-selection abortions? Should the other pro-choice bloggers have responded a different way? What does it mean to have an attitude of seeking truth? How can pro-lifers use this story to start conversations with pro-choice people? These questions and more are discussed on this episode of Life Report.

Josh, Liz and Gabi respond to a listener mail question: how much do pro-life advocates need to know about fetal development to be adequately prepared to have good conversations with lots of pro-choice people?

Ultimately, the team offers two separate lists: the minimal things you NEED to know and the things that will make you an even better advocate.

The team close the show by summarizing the best arguments for the humanity of the unborn and the idea that human beings are valuable in the first place.

Josh and Gabi discuss the difference between moral relativism and libertarianism, in response to a pro-choice blogger who thinks we confused the two in a recent episode about a leaked Planned Parenthood document. After defining the terms, they carefully re-analyze the document to determine the validity of the bloggers accusation.

David French is a Senior Counsel at the American Center for Law and Justice. A graduate of Harvard Law School, he is a former Senior Counsel for the Alliance Defense Fund. David has written multiple books and his articles have been published by the Washington Post and Washington Times, among others. He has also founded Evangelicals for Mitt.

I wanted to bring David on to respond to the most common concerns that pro-life people have about voting for Romney. And that he did...

Here are the questions I asked David in this interview:

What do you say to Evangelicals who say that abortion is just another "social justice issue."
Why should evangelical's vote for Mitt Romney?
What is your response to William Saleton's lengthy piece in Slate about Romney's abortion views?
Do you think that Romney has a chance of winning the election?
Some people argue that Christians should just "vote their conscience" meaning vote for whichever candidate most aligns with their personal beliefs. So they usually vote third party or they don't vote at all because they argue that the outcome is not their responsibility, but voting their conscience is. What do you say to them?
Nick from Carbondale, Illionois: "Why should Christians accept the two-party system and indeed the political spectrum itself as somehow written in stone and never being able to change?"
Tara from Marietta GA: "How are we supposed to vote based on principles if we are given only non-principled choices?"
Jen from Rochester, NY: "Why should pro-lifers vote for Romney when his health care policy forced everyone to buy abortion coverage?"
What do you say to Christians in California and New York who feel defeated before the election even happens, or to Christians in Texas where they may feel complacent? How do you tell them to avoid discouragement or apathy?
Jonathan Merritt wrote a book called "A Faith of Our Own - Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars" and he argues that you're creating a false dichotomy for Christians: either fight the culture wars or stay silent. Is that a false dichotomy or is that not even your argument?
Greg from Kansas City: "Why should Christians vote for a Mormon over a Protestant Christian?"
What do you think Christians should be doing with social media in regards to this election?
What can and can't pastors do in regards to speaking about politics from the pulpit?

A Faith of Our Own: Following Jesus Beyond the Culture Wars

Josh, Liz and Gabi discuss the wisdom of pro-life activists choosing to compare abortion to recent tragedies like the Aurora movie theater shooting, or posting pro-life status updates every anniversary of 9/11. The Life Report team considers the toughest questions from the other side of this issue, and they end the 3-part discussion never fully agreeing on the subject.

Note from Josh: Bryan Kemper from Stand True Ministries and now working for Priests for Life was one of the main instigators to this comparison that we're responding to. I consider Bryan a friend and colleague, and he is doing a lot of great and important work for the unborn. Good people can disagree on this issue, and we certainly don't pretend to be right about everything. But we DO believe this is a discussion worth having, so that whatever pro-life people decide to do in the future with their Facebook statuses, they will have at least thought about it some more first. Everything we do to end abortion should be done purposefully and thoughtfully. So let's discuss these difficult topics, but don't stop there: GO DO SOMETHING.

Josh, Liz and Gabi stayed after the two episode shoot and responded to arguments for and against Bryan Kemper's picture, from both pro-life and pro-choice people. Here are the arguments we covered:

"We wouldn't hesitate to make [the Aurora] comparison if it were three year olds."
“It’s the 4,000 a day that are being minimized; this is a good opportunity to make the stats meaningful to people.”
“Babies are dying and we should do whatever it takes to end the apathy.”
“No comparisons are needed if both events are inherently wrong.”
- Josh tells a story about what he recently told pro-choice people that reject ALL analogies to slavery and the Holocaust.
Nick on Facebook: “If [the picture] leads to the question, 'well what makes killing a born person different from killing the unborn,' than it helps advance the discussion for unborn rights. Comparing abortion to say infanticide may help make the comparison seem more apparent. Yes some people will be turned off, but people are always turned off by the pro-life message."
Kelly on Facebook: "I believe these comparisons are basically good (usually) and, many times, necessary. Like any good teacher would do, in explaining a pro-life view to a non pro-lifer, one must use examples & images of familiar things in order to reach the student where he/she is. What better way than to use an example from the media that everyone (well, almost everyone) knows about? It almost doesn't matter if they initially respond negatively; they certainly won't forget it!"
Andrew on facebook: “My question for prolifers is do you think it’s appropriate for the media to talk about the 'need for gun control' after this tragedy? I feel its a double standard."
Jessica (pro-choice): "I will whole heartily admit abortion kills. But to that person, whom was carrying that fetus, they felt terminating that pregnancy was needed or else they wouldn't have done it, its not a choice taken lightly. I feel like comparing a random killing spree by a mad man to the termination of life within one’s womb is a stretch. And probably offensive to those involved. 'Oh, your son was shot in the head? That's totally like this aborted fetus over here.'"
Greg: (personally pro-life) "On another page somebody compared the right to having an abortion to the right to removing or treating cancer. I cannot imagine a pro-choice person looking at this picture thinking, 'Oh, no! I never realized women who abort or the doctors who perform abortions could be equated to mass murderers. I'm switching sides! Thanks for the heads up.' The same way I can't see pro-life people reading the cancer comparison and saying 'Oh, I see now. I don't want to live with cancer. People should be able to have all of the abortions they want. Thanks for explaining it in that way.'"
Angela: ‎(reacting to caption under Bryan’s pic) "Some may say it is wrong to compare these two issues. So what, we don't care about people's feelings. GO PRO LIFE!" < is all I read. Not to mention the fact that this picture-maker is taking advantage of such a RECENT tragedy. Let these people's families finish their burial services before you bastardize their memories for your agenda, please."
Lindy: (pro-life) "I guess I don't like the word "murder" in pro-life graphics. I think 1) it turns people off extremely fast and 2) technically "murder" is the illegal taking of a life, which abortion isn’t."

Josh, Liz and Gabi discuss the wisdom of pro-life activists choosing to compare abortion to recent tragedies like the Aurora movie theater shooting, or posting pro-life status updates every anniversary of 9/11. The Life Report team considers the toughest questions from the other side of this issue, and they end the 3-part discussion never fully agreeing on the subject.

Note from Josh: Bryan Kemper from Stand True Ministries and now working for Priests for Life was one of the main instigators to this comparison that we're responding to. I consider Bryan a friend and colleague, and he is doing a lot of great and important work for the unborn. Good people can disagree on this issue, and we certainly don't pretend to be right about everything. But we DO believe this is a discussion worth having, so that whatever pro-life people decide to do in the future with their Facebook statuses, they will have at least thought about it some more first. Everything we do to end abortion should be done purposefully and thoughtfully. So let's discuss these difficult topics, but don't stop there: GO DO SOMETHING.

Josh, Liz and Gabi react to a leaked Planned Parenthood document that trains their volunteers to purposefully have bad dialogues with pro-life people. A stark contrast is made between the kind of dialogue that Planned Parenthood wants us to have, and the kind of dialogue we've been training people to have on this show. There are also some insights that can be made on the way Planned Parenthood directors think based on things that are said in this document.

Josh explains a relatively new app we're using on our facebook fan page to reward our most active fans. In the past we've been rewarding with free pro-life books. Future rewards to include pro-life clothing and exclusive Life Report audio.

Josh responds to a listener mail question about a pregnant Chinese immigrant Bei Bei Shuai who attempted suicide and in the process, her baby died. She is now being charged with feticide, and pro-choice advocates are talking about this story all over the country. Josh clears up a common misconception among pro-lifers about Roe vs. Wade and the Laci Peterson Law, and offers a thought experiment to defend why perhaps this woman should be charged with something.

Josh claimed that most 26-week premies survive. This is based on a premie survival rate based on stats from March of Dimes. According to MOD, 80-90% of 26-week premies ultimately survive. Bei Bei Shuai's baby at 33 weeks almost certainly would have lived.

Josh responds to a listener who believes she found a flaw in Trent Horn's definition of personhood. Luckily, she just misunderstood Trent's definition, and strongly oversimplified it. Josh explains why and recommends some good books on the substance view of persons.

Josh Brahm responds to a listener who disagrees with a recent Life Report episode on voting principles, featuring Scott Klusendorf and Jonathan Keller. The listener thinks we need to use long-term strategy when voting, like chess.

Josh, Liz and Life Report's newest co-host, Gabi Vehrs, discusses that "after-birth abortion" article, including how many pro-life people responded to it, as well as a refutation of the underlying premise in the article.

Trent Horn is back in studio for one more episode, to discuss logical fallacies that both pro-life and pro-choice advocates make.

What is logic?
How do arguments work?
What are fallacies?
What are the most common fallacies that pro-choice advocates make?
What are the most common fallacies that pro-life advocates make?
Most people know that an ad hominem is a fallacy, but they aren’t sure how to describe it or refute it. How do you refute ad hominems?
What are some fallacies that people may not recognize but are very common?
How can we graciously explain to someone that they are relying on a logical fallacy?
Isn't it more important to focus on emotional relationships and not just on who has the best argument?
Are there any books you recommend on how to argue and spot fallacies?

Trent talked about a few faulty pro-life arguments in this episode. This is actually a common topic on our show. Click here for more faulty pro-life arguments: http://prolifepodcast.net/tag/faulty-pro-life-arguments/

Watch other Life Report episodes with him at prolifepodcast.net/tag/trent-horn.

Josh responds to a listener mail question asking whether the potential health benefits a mother receives during pregnancy negate bodily rights arguments.

Check out other resources on bodily rights arguments here: http://prolifepodcast.net/tag/bodily-rights

Josh talks about the recent improvements to the functionality of the Life Report website, (ProLifePodcast.net) as well as some changes to how we're responding to listener mail now.

It's Life Report's 150th episode, and Trent Horn is back in studio to discuss how pro-lifers should respond when their discussion of abortion gets down to the "metaphysical basement:" why are human beings valuable in the first place?

Why should pro-lifers be concerned with answering the question “Why do humans matter?”
How do pro-life advocates often answer the question?
The imago dei is probably the most controversial or least understood reason, how do you understand this reason?
Why shouldn't pro-lifers just quote Psalm 139, Jeremiah 1:5 and similar verses to pro-choice people?
Can abortion be considered immoral even without reference to God?
What do you do if a pro-choice advocate says that you’re imposing your religion on everyone else?
Are there some inherent problems with Don Marquis' "future like ours" argument?

Trent Horn is the Coordinator of Respect Life Leadership Support at the Diocese of Phoenix. To learn more about Trent, visit DiocesePhoenix.org. Watch other Life Report episodes with him at prolifepodcast.net/tag/trent-horn.

Trent Horn begins the show with a discussion of what a philosophy is (and isn't) and talks about why pro-life advocates need to study the discipline of philosophy. Issues Trent touches on that need philosophical reflection include:

Why is killing wrong?
What is a person?
Do people have a right to control their own bodies?
Are morals relative or objective?

Trent then surveys the major philosophical contributions to these issues. (Singer, Marquis, Warren, Thomson, Finnis, Noonan, Schwartz, Beckwith, Kaczor, Tooley.) Finally, he shares how understanding philosophy has helped him have gracious conversations with pro-choice advocates.

Trent Horn is the Coordinator of Respect Life Leadership Support at the Diocese of Phoenix. To learn more about Trent, visit DiocesePhoenix.org.

Pro-life philosopher Trent Horn explains how some pro-choice arguments don't seem so crazy if you view them through the lens of Judith Jarvis Thompson's violinist analogy instead of an anti-personhood worldview. This is very important, because we want to understand where pro-choice people are coming from, and in my experience, more and more of them are coming from a bodily rights case and not only an anti-fetal-personhood view.

Trent Horn is the Coordinator of Respect Life Leadership Support at the Diocese of Pheonix. To learn more about Trent, visit DiocesePheonix.org. Watch other Life Report episodes with him at http://prolifepodcast.net/tag/trent-horn.

More Life Report episodes responding to bodily rights arguments can be found here: http://prolifepodcast.net/tag/bodily-rights

Notre Dame law student and former Life Report guest John Gerardi joins Josh Brahm and Jonathan Keller in the studio to discuss the Supreme Court's "Obamacare" decision. Josh opens the show by focusing on how this legislation promotes abortion and tramples on religious liberty. This includes a brief explanation of why "ella" should definitively be considered an abortifacient, and not merely a contraceptive. Josh also discourages people from making baseless claims about Chief Justice Roberts' intelligence or intentions.

Afterwards, John Gerardi gives a careful analysis of the decision, including what constitutional issues were examined. The show ends with a discussion of what pro-lifers can do to fix things.

Note from Josh: After this episode finished shooting, we stayed on the air for over an hour continuing the discussion and responding to questions from our live stream audience. We will be releasing that footage in sections over the next week or two, so keep checking ProLifePodcast.net for regular updates, or subscribe to our RSS feed.

Listen to WGSO talk show host Jeff Crouere interview Josh Brahm, asking the following questions:

You believe that if they communicate the pro-life position properly, that any pro-life person can go toe-to-toe with any pro-choice advocate, is that right?
Don't we see a reduction of abortions across the country?
What is it within the pro-choice message that you can find common ground with?
You still want to see Roe vs. Wade overturned, right? What would that look like on a national level?
California is definitely a hostile state to pro-life causes. Does it help that there's such a large influx of Latino people who are often Catholic, and thus, pro-life?
Won't ultrasounds have a dramatic impact on this issue?
Is adoption an area where both pro-life and pro-choice people can find common ground?
Do you think abortion-minded women realize that there are couples available to adopt their baby?

Callers:

"I think it's horrible that the government is using abortion as a political way to control people."
"I don't think we should try to find common ground with someone who thinks it's okay to kill a baby!"
"The abortion rate is going down because RU-486 isn't being counted."

Josh Brahm interviews local student Jillian and her mom. After interviewing Josh and Kyle, Jillian wrote a paper and gave a pro-life speech to her entire class, and got very positive feedback from her teacher as well as her fellow students. Even more impressive: Jillian is just 14-years-old. Listen to her story here.

Former Life Report co-host Carrie Guy was beloved by many fans. She brought something different to the show, as a youth pastor and a post-abortive pastors kid.

She had to leave the show last year when she had baby, but she's come back for a special episode to share her story that includes having an abortion as a teen, her recovery process later, and ultimately helping other post-abortive women.

Carrie also talks about how the modern church is doing responding to the abortion issue as well as tips for talking to pregnant women who are considering abortion.

Learn more about Carrie and invite her to speak to your group at

http://www.CarrieGuy.com

Josh Brahm responds to listener mail from a fan who's veterinarian co-worker thinks life begins at birth.

Got a question for Josh? Email it to Josh@ProLifePodcast.net.

Eric Scheidler, Executive Director of Pro-Life Action League and Matt Yonke, PLAL Communications Director join Josh via Google+ to discuss the HHS mandate and what pro-lifers can do to stand up for religious freedom via public rallies on June 8th.

Topics covered:

What is the HHS mandate?
Why should Christians be concerned about it?
Is this issue about religious liberty or contraception access?
Exactly how does the HHS Mandate violate the First Amendment?
What's being done to fight the HHS Mandate, and where does public protest fit in?
What were the results of the Stand Up For Religious Freedom Rally on March 23rd?
Why hold another Stand Up Rally on June 8th?
What is the next step if the Supreme Court rules against us on "Obamacare?"

Related Links:

Look up the nearest rally near you:

http://StandUpForReligiousFreedom.com

Learn more about Eric and Matt's work at the Pro-Life Action League:

http://ProLifeAction.org

Read the full letter from Notre Dame's president to his staff about the lawsuit against "Obamacare:"

http://goo.gl/sDUAM

Scott Klusendorf is a travelling pro-life speaker who interacts with all the big advocacy groups, as well as Pregnancy Care Centers. He has a unique perspective about the position pro-life advocates are in to make their case right now in history, as well as some observations about Right to Life of Central California that he requested to share in a special Life Report episode.

Josh Brahm retracts his argument in a recent Life Report episode that Ray Comfort begged the question during his 180 interviews.

There are some Christians and even pastors who believe the Bible's silence on abortion means that we should not speak up about the issue. Scott Klusendorf from Life Training Institute deals a devastating blow to this argument.

Topics covered:

Should pro-lifers defend their view with Psalm 139, Jeremiah 1:5 and others like it?
A better biblical argument for the pro-life position;
Responding to the argument that biblically speaking, life begins at "first breath;"
Responding to the Mosaic law about fighting men that accidentally cause a premature delivery;
Responding to that weird passage in Numbers 5 with a priest giving a suspected pregnant adulteress a potion that may result in an abortion;
Responding to the argument that God is the "greatest aborter of history" because so many unborn children die in miscarriages;
The inherent exegetical danger of modern Christians using directives from Mosaic law or the Old Covenant.
Evaluating Mark Driscoll's statement that 2nd-trimester John the Baptist leaping in the womb in response to 1st-trimester Jesus is a great biblical argument for the personhood of the unborn child.

For more Scott Klusendorf, check out his website:

http://ProLifeTraining.com

Watch or download the Mark Driscoll sermon Josh referred to here:

http://marshill.com/media/luke/mary-elizabeth

Josh facilitates a discussion with Life Training Institute's Scott Klusendorf and RLCC's Jonathan Keller on pro-life voting principles.

Topics discussed include:

the current political reality the pro-life movement is in;
the different nuances to voting for someone in the Senate, House, and Executive branches;
voting for third-party candidates;
the meaning of the word "pragmatic;"
are all "social justice" issues equivalent?

For more Scott Klusendorf, check out his website:
http://ProLifeTraining.com

Josh, Liz and Andrew begin a two-episode discussion of the popular pro-life documentary, "180," by Ray Comfort and Living Waters Publications. The Life Report team discuss both what they liked about the movie, and then they debate the things they didn’t like.

Topics covered in part two include whether or not Ray Comfort begged the question during his interviews and how pro-lifers should use this movie

Josh, Liz and Andrew begin a two-episode discussion of the popular pro-life documentary, "180," by Ray Comfort and Living Waters Publications. The Life Report team discuss both what they liked about the movie, and then they debate the things they didn’t like.

Topics covered in part one include the value of taking more time with people and allowing them to "put the puzzle together themselves," and whether or not 180 should be considered a "training film" for pro-life people.

Josh believes that some church leaders are silent about abortion because of ignorance, fear or apathy. Pastor Jim Franklin, pastor of Cornerstone Church in Fresno and Father Larry Toschi from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bakersfield offer practical advice to pro-life congregants who want to communicate with their church leader about abortion. They close by offering practical advice to pastors on what they can and should do to be a pro-life pastor. (It’s not as much as you might think!)

Pastor Jim Franklin, pastor of Cornerstone Church in Fresno and Father Larry Toschi from Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bakersfield join Josh in the studio to talk about the HHS mandate forcing religious institutions to pay for sterilizations, contraception and the abortifacient drug, "ella."

A Catholic film studio called Spirit Juice Studios released a short pro-life film called "To Be Born" last June. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch it for free at ToBeBorn.com, or click the embedded video below. I had the opportunity to interview Ray Kaczmark, the director of "To Be Born," to ask him some questions about the movie.

Assemblywoman Dr. Linda Halderman comes to the studio to discuss a California Senate Bill that would allow non-doctors to perform surgical abortions. Dr. Halderman is a surgeon who can speak with expertise on the problems with the abortion training non-doctors across California have been given for over a year.

Josh, Liz and Andrew have been talking to pro-choice people for years, and every once in a while, they’ve come across some very unique arguments. We discuss how pro-lifers should respond when they come across arguments like these: "How do you know you’re human?" "If I have a tie, and giving you this tie will save your life, I still don’t have any obligation to give you this tie." "Personhood begins when you can visually determine the baby’s gender on an ultrasound." "Abortion is okay because the unborn will be reincarnated into a family that will love them."

Correction from Josh: At 14:30 I said that in some states you not only have a moral obligation to dial 911 if you see a mugging going on in the distance, but also a legal obligation. I have not yet finished my research on this subject, but since recording this episode last year, my opinion has changed and I am no longer convinced that there are any state laws that requires anyone to dial 911 in this situation. Whether these laws should exist is another debate. Judith Jarvis Thompson does argue in her famous essay that everyone is morally obligated to do this. It would be the act of a "minimally good Samaritan."

During a recent episode of Life Report, Liz and Andrew became concerned by Josh’s statement that he has "pro-choice friends." Steve Wagner joins the show via Skype to talk about whether pro-life people should have pro-choice friends. What about people that say they’re "pro-life" but in action are effectively pro-choice?

We’ve interviewed Steven Ertelt from LifeNews.com before, but this time Steven came into the studio to discuss the state of the pro-life movement in 2012, personhood bills, and voting principles. Ertelt also gives us an exclusive on a very significant change in Steven’s personal life.

Josh has been doing research and making calls to experts about the front page Chicago Tribune story that there are thousands of unreported abortions in Illinois. After explaining what’s going on, Josh has some questions for pro-choice people to consider, as well as a warning to pro-lifers about how NOT to use this story.

This is the recording of a sermon Josh preached on January 22, 2012 at Free Grace Church in Clovis. After presenting three questions that Christians can answer to bring moral and theological clarity to the abortion issue, Josh takes a hard look at the main reasons that many Christians remain silent on the abortion issue, and how a proper understanding of the Gospel resolves all three of them. Josh closes with the three things that every Christians should do MINIMALLY about abortion.

Many people donate money to the American Cancer Society through their annual Relay for Life events. But the ACS funnels some of that money to killing human embryos for stem cell research. Should this fact cause pro-life people to donate to alternative cancer organizations? Josh thinks so, but Liz and Andrew disagree. Watch the biggest internal debate from Life Report season one.

Topic 1: Satirical Pro-Life Video Depicts Scarlett Johansson in KKK Robe for Promoting Planned Parenthood

The Life Report team discusses this question: assuming for sake of argument that PP is in fact a racist organization, is it wise for pro-lifers to make satirical videos like this? Why or why not?

Topic 2: Donald Trump’s Pro-Life Views are Grounded in Irrelevance

The Life Report team explains why this has got to be the worst attempt ever at grounding the view that abortion should be legal. We close by explaining how YOU could use stories like this to start conversations on abortion with pro-abortion-choice people.

Listener Mail: 1: "Should we use a different word than ‘abortion,’ because that word can also refer to a natural miscarriage?" 2: "One of my friends at school is planning on becoming an embryonic stem cell research scientist. Is there a unique way you would discuss the issue of life with an abortionist or a stem cell researcher?"

Includes a discussion on whether you should ever end a friendship with a pro-choice person or stem cell scientist.

For more information on stem cell research, visit StemCellAnswers.org

Trent Horn, Director of Youth Outreach with Project Defending Life joins the show via phone to discuss whether emotionally appealing arguments are automatically fallacious. Josh and Trent have both recently been countered by debaters who immediately object whenever they make an argument that pulls on peoples heartstrings. Certainly some appeals to emotion are fallacious, but are all of them? What are common fallacious appeals to emotion that pro-lifers and pro-choicers make while debating abortion?

Jay Watts from Life Training Institute join the Life Report team via Skype for a round table discussion on whether modern day Planned Parenthood is actually a racist organization. Jay offers a brief biography on Margaret Sanger and the two most significant events in her life. In response to the question of whether Sanger was racist, Jay responds that "racist" is too limiting a term for her.

Also discussed are the stats that seem to implicate Planned Parenthood in targeting minorities, as well as the location of some of their clinics in minority neighborhoods, and the Live Action Racism Project.

Finally Josh offers an alternative explanation for the higher abortion rate in the black community and the location of some Planned Parenthood clinics in minority neighborhoods.

The pro-life community has been buzzing for a week now about the "180" documentary. If you haven’t seen it yet, you can watch it for free at 180Movie.com. I had the opportunity to interview Ray Comfort, the author and filmmaker behind "180," to ask him some questions about the movie.

Questions: 1: Ray, how did you come up with the idea for "180?" 2: Was the hidden camera footage legal? 3: What are you hoping to accomplish with the film? 4: Now you often compare abortion to the Holocaust and a lot of pro-lifers do this. Ray, tell me how you respond to people like Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who doesn’t believe that abortion and Holocaust are comparable? 5: What percentage of people interviewed, not just shown on the movie but interviewed, changed their minds on abortion? 6: You know I do a lot of work with Justice For All and we go out and we train pro-life people to dialogue with pro-choice people about abortion in the most effective ways possible. Would you encourage other pro-life advocates to use hypothetical situations the way that you did when talking to pro-choice people? 7: Your video showed graphic images of the Holocaust. What do you think about the need for pro-lifers to show graphic images of aborted children and how effective do you think they are? 8: A lot of Christian ministries avoid talking about abortion because it is a controversial issue. Based on your experience, do you find that it has been effective to get people to talk about their beliefs? 9: The first 20 minutes of your movie got a really good review from a pro-life non-theist on the secular pro-life blog. But that person was disappointed in the evangelism, last part of your movie. What do you think of non-Christian participation in the pro-life movement? 10: How can pro-life people get involved?

Josh starts the show with a quick rant about annoying people who nitpick other people’s language that aren't "pro-life" enough. As you can guess, this happened to him recently.

Afterwards the Life Report team discusses something Justice For All Director David Lee said during Josh’s interview with him. David said that "everybody is a little bit pro-choice." Is this true? Do pro-life people REALLY believe that unborn children are full persons? Do they act like they believe that?

Lastly, the Life Report responds to a pro-choice argument Josh had never heard before: "abortion is just a medical treatment for unwanted pregnancy, and medical treatments should be legal."

Josh & Liz respond to questions from the audience.

Caller: 1: "Are you pro-life activists because of your belief in God, or because of something else?"

Listener Mail: 1: "I think pro-choice bodily rights arguments are all strawmen arguments." 2: "How would you respond to a consistent death ethic, where the person responds that it would even be okay to kill toddlers for that reason?"

Special guests Steve Wagner and Becca Haschke from Justice For All join Josh for a discussion on how pro-lifers can best interact with post-abortive people. We don’t want to make them feel unnecessarily guilty, but we also don’t want to overcompensate and act as if abortion is no big deal.

This is the first of a series of recorded conversations between Josh Brahm and abortion advocates we're going to publish exclusively on this website. It's not an attempt to make pro-choice people look dumb, but an attempt to understand them better, as well as let you hear the arguments and methods we talk about on Life Report used in real time, with real people.

Primary Dialogue Topics: 1: Summary of Crystal and Josh's positions on abortion 2: Are the unborn constructed or developed? 3: Is the current capacity for conscious thought necessary for personhood? 4: Is the zygote comparable to bodily cells? 5: What about rape?

Special guests Steve Wagner and Becca Haschke from Justice For All join Josh for a discussion on how to respond to "impossible" pro-choice people.

Josh Brahm interviews Jen Roth, a pro-life philosopher who’s also an atheist and co-founder of All Our Lives. Jen explains how she communicates and defends her pro-life position. Jen also responded to questions from both pro-life and pro-choice live listeners, and closes the show by asking Josh how he grounds his view that humans are valuable.

Josh’s Questions for Jen: 1: How would you communicate your pro-life position? 2: How do you respond when a pro-choice person says the unborn are not persons as you and I are? 3: Do you distinguish between humans and all other animals? 4: How would you respond to someone who bites the bullet and concedes that newborns are not valuable people? 5: What about rape? 6: Assuming the unborn are valuable people, how do you respond to the objection that making abortion illegal would you would be violating womens’ bodily autonomy, or bodily integrity? 7: By basic needs, do you mean universal or something else? 8: As an atheist, would the argument that the uterus is designed for pregnancy hold weight? 9: How would you respond if a pro-choicer moves from bodily rights to rape? Does parental responsibility hold up in that case? 10: Some say that not allowing abortions is inherently discriminatory because she could not walk away from the pregnancy in the same way a jerky man could. What do you say to that? 11: And what do you think of the counter that a law prohibiting abortion would not be inherently discriminatory unless it stated that only women could not have abortions (as men could, theoretically, one day become pregnant despite the extreme risk of danger)? 12: Would you consider yourself a moral relativist? 13: How would you respond to the pro-choicer who thinks that we should be able to abort babies that have physical or mental defects? 14: How do you think the way you ground your pro-life argument differs from pro-life theists?

Questions from Live Listeners: 1: Would the thought that birth gives us full human rights not be consistent? 2: Even if we concede there is an intrusion going on in the woman’s body, in the case of rape, to remain pregnant against her will, the intrusion against the child’s body in the case of abortion outweighs the intrusion in the case of rape. Is that a good pro-life argument or a bad one? 3: As an atheist, what do you believe makes humans so valuable that all humans, even the unborn, should be protected? 4: As an atheist, from a pro-choicer who believes abortion is permissible from a moral relativist position, how would you answer that objection and say that abortion is never morally permissible?

Josh describes an abortion debate he's having online with someone, who's using philosopher Eileen McDonagh's argument that the fetus is comparable to a rapist, implanting itself in the mother's body without consent, and that the mother has the right to refuse consent and repel the fetus like she would a rapist. How should pro-lifers respond to this fringe version of the bodily rights argument?

Includes caller questions and listener mail on heading off relativism at the start of a conversation, responding to pro-choice questions and Josh takes back something he said in an earlier podcast about ineffective biblical arguments!

1: How Josh's pro-life story started 2: How pro-lifers should use social networking (and how they shouldn't) 3: How can we activate pastors that are afraid of preaching clearly on abortion? 4: How did Life Report get started? 5: Is the pro-life battle a winnable war?

The Life Report team brings back a classic Life Report topic: pro-life bumper stickers. It quickly becomes a debate between Josh and Andrew on what the purpose of a pro-life bumper sticker should be, while Liz, as usual, mediates.

Listener Competition: Create your own pro-life bumper sticker and email it to Josh. It can't be based on a bumper stick or slogan already in use. We'll vote on the best bumper sticker in a future episode and the winner will receive a $50 Best Buy gift card!

Guest Co-Host: Christina Dunigan, Pro-Life Researcher/Blogger http://realchoice.blogspot.com/

Caller 1: Isn't claiming that the aborting of disabled babies will shut down the Special Olympics a bad pro-life argument?

2: It seems like our government is turning a blind eye to abortion facilities with low health standard. Do you feel there will ever be a time when our government will take action on this issue?

3: I think it's a good idea to try to understand the motivations of pro-choice politicians.

Listener Mail: Antonio from Portugal writes to us with some shocking excerpts about abortion from a sexuality textbook in Spain.

Live Action President Lila Rose and Media Director David Schmidt join Josh to discuss their latest project, IStandWithIndiana.org. They explain why Indiana is the "ground zero" of the abortion battle right now, discuss their project and Planned Parenthood’s reaction to it. They then respond to listener comments & questions, from both pro-lifers and pro-choicers.

Note from Josh: Open Line runs through Skype, and Skype was apparently working very poorly the night we recorded this. Thus, the audio is pretty skippy. You can still follow what we’re saying, but it’s not nearly the same quality you’re used to from Life Report. If you’re willing to be patient with that, I think the content of this show will be helpful to you. From now on, we’ll run a backup recording off our mixer so that if Skype acts stupid again, we can replace the audio straight from our board.

Caller Questions: 1: "How would you respond to this pro-choice argument: ‘DNA is like computer code, and many fetuses die before birth because their computer code malfunctions, so we really can’t know if a fetus is human until it’s born.’" 2: "I think the popular pro-life quote, ‘abortion has killed one-fourth of our generation’ is both a false statistic and a poor argument."

Listener Mail Questions: 1: "Technically, ‘abortion’ is the termination of a pregnancy following, accompanied by, or closely followed by the death of the embryo or fetus. Because a) this can apply to miscarriages and b) it’s the killing of the child, not the ending of the pregnancy, that we oppose, do you think it would behoove us to use a different word?" 2: "My friend wants to become an embryonic stem cell researcher. Is there any unique way you would discuss the issue of life with an abortion doctor or an embryonic stem cell researcher?" 3: "I was wondering, why some people would oppose reproductive cloning but not therapeutic/research cloning? It seems the one that doesn’t kill people would be preferred."

The Life Report team responds to the concern that by exposing poor pro-life arguments, we are helping pro-choice people win debates with pro-lifers who use those arguments. Are we inadvertently equipping "the enemy?"

Guest Co-Host: Pro-Life Pastor Kristopher Mobbs.

Includes listener questions on legislating morality, pro-life warning labels, the burning IVF lab scenario, and a pro-choice listener calls in to ask about whether women might be unjustly prosecuted for miscarriages if abortion becomes illegal.

The Life Report team responds to an email from a future Canadian pro-life apologist, who received an email from a post-abortive woman on Facebook who was offended by the pro-life stories he was posting. Topics covered:

How to "know your audience" on Facebook

Tips for effective pro-life dialogue online

Customizing your pro-life Facebook posts so that your post-abortive or pro-choice friends won’t see them

Josh presents this question for the panel: "In one-on-one abortion dialogue situations, should pro-lifers help pro-choicers make better arguments?" This is easily one of the most controversial topics we've ever debated. Comment below and give us your thoughts!

Wondering why Andrew is in Kyle's old chair? We discussed this at the beginning of our first Open Line show.

Special guest Jason Jones is back for a second episode!

Questions for Jason: 1: How does "Whole Life" take a unique approach to pro-life activism? 2: What does Jason mean that the pro-life movement needs to change Hollywood, and how can we do it? 3: How can pro-lifers change the culture through art? 4: What activities can pro-life clubs on college campuses do that will change their culture?

Jason Jones, producer at Metanoia Films, which includes "Bella," comes to the studio to take on the Life Report Questionnaire. Check back next week to see part 2 of Jason's interview, where we discuss how pro-lifers can use art to create a culture of life.

Questions from Live Listeners:

1: "Would [using the word genocide] derail the conversation from abortion, and would you spend an unnecessary amount of time defending yourself?" 2: "Is there a statistical link showing an increase in attempted suicides by post-abortive women?"

It’s the tenth part of our popular "Responding to Pro-Life Lies Video" series. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" she’s heard, and in this series, we’re responding to them all! (And pro-lifers are often surprised by our stance on some of these!) Here are the 4 "pro-life lies" we respond to in this episode:

1: "Teens who give birth are giving the gift of life." 2: "Pregnancy builds character." 3: "Abortion is worse than the Holocaust." 4: "Abortion is worse than slavery."

It’s Life Report’s first lightning round episode! We’re reviewing our popular "Responding to Pro-Life Lies Video" series, which we are most of the way through, but that was before the TV show started. To review, Josh picks 11 of the 36 "pro-life lies" that we’ve already discussed on the show. To catch up on this series, visit http://prolifepodcast.net/category/pro-life-lies-video.

Here are the 16 statements we quickly respond to in this episode: "Partial birth abortion is cruel." "The Bible says abortion is wrong." "Planned Parenthood is racist." "Abstinence-only education will prevent abortion." "A third of our generation is missing." "Fetuses can breathe." "A woman is someone who can give birth." "Women who abort are sluts." "All women regret abortion." "Women who abort don’t use birth control." "No one would consider abortion after having children." "Women are meant to have babies." "The heart beats, therefore it is wrong to kill it." "An aborted child could have cured cancer." "Back-alley abortions are a myth." "Abortion is malicious."

The Life Report team discusses the new website, ThanksAbortion.com, as well as their controversial t-shirts. Afterwards, Josh shares a story of walking up to some pro-life activists at Fresno City College and pretending to be pro-choice. Learn what common mistake the activists made while debating Josh.

Listener Mail: 1: British listener on why this podcast has been helpful to him, and the status of abortion rights in the UK. 2: How do you do pro-life work without getting down in the dumps?

Our fans have asked for more "war stories" from our dialogues with pro-choice people. Josh brings a story of a conversation with a staunch abortion supporter. He talks about several mistakes he made, and also what unusual tactics Josh used that lead to the woman becoming changing her mind!

The show starts with Kyle confessing to an addiction to a massive online multiplayer Lord of the Rings game. Hilarity ensues. We get the chance to correct faulty logic from both sides of the abortion debate in this episode. We go from pro-life YouTube commenters stating that a CGI animation of fetal development is "proof that life begins at conception" to Planned Parenthood volunteers declaring war on science in a public debate.

Liz starts the show expressing her concern that we came across too harsh against the pro-life sidewalk counselors in the last episode. After clarifying our feelings about that, we transition to the question of how pro-lifers should respond to severe fetal deformity. Pro-choicers point to children that will die within hours of birth as a case that proves abortion should be available. What are the most effective ways to respond? We answer that in this show, which is also the most emotional show we’ve ever recorded.

I’ve done a lot of radio interviews, but I don’t enjoy any of them as much as I enjoy the never-ending banter between myself and Ken Adams at KRDU. I posted an MP3 of an interview with Ken last year, and it was the 5th most popular MP3 of the year. What’s different this year? Neither Ken or myself held back! Topics include: 1. Why I started the podcast 2. Faulty pro-life arguments 3. Does my show ever offend pro-lifers? 4. Does it bothers me when it does? 5. What does it mean practically to be an ambassador for Christ? 6. How did we make the transition to broadcast television? 7. How can religious TV broadcasting become more youth friendly? 8. How can we sum up the pro-life position in 10 seconds? 9. Should we use Bible verses during conversations with atheists about abortion and stem cell research? 10. How did turning the podcast into a TV series change the show?

The Life Report team responds to a viral video of an aborting dad confronting two pro-life protestors outside of an abortion facility.

We start by introducing the new show as well as Andrew, our new co-host, who is replacing Kyle. Caller #1: Parental notification absurdity. Caller #2: "What do you think about the strategy of passing state personhood amendments?" We close by discussing Josh's viral article, warning pro-lifers to stay on topic when debating the morality of abortion.

David Lee from Justice For All takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: David’s answer after I asked him what to say to pro-lifers that think using Stand to Reason’s "Ambassador for Christ" model is playing it too nice with pro-choicers...

Josh welcomes their new KNXT audience and briefly introduces the show and cast.

Afterwards, the Life Report team discusses a Sun Magazine article about a British woman who had 4 abortions in 3 years. A critical analysis is also made of the pro-life and pro-choice response to the article. We close by explaining how YOU can use this story in dialogues with pro-choice people.

Trent Horn from Justice For All join us to answer the question, "are the unborn organisms?" Trent answers the questions:

What differentiates a living human embryo from other living human tissue like cancer cells?
How do you respond when someone says "an organism must be a separate, independent entity?"
A new pro-choice argument is that an organism must be able to direct its own growth, but an embryo requires the mother's RNA to do this. How do you respond?

Pro-life advocates would be wise to learn how to respond to these questions, as they are coming up more and more often.

Listener Mail: "Why do you think the area of in vitro fertilization is so often ignored by the pro-life movement? What should pro-lifers be doing about IVF, and why?"

Trent Horn sits in for Kyle, joining Josh and Liz in a discussion about whether pro-lifers should encourage censorship of pro-choice activities.

Trent Horn from Justice For All is in studio to conclude our discussion about the ultimate pro-choice argument: bodily rights. In this episode, Trent refutes the "right to refuse" argument, and then exposes several poor arguments pro-lifers sometimes make attempting to refute "right to refuse." We close by responding to some listener mail on the topic of bodily rights arguments.

This was our second attempt at sticking to a strict time format where the closing music came on automatically and we had to wrap up before the voice over comes on. Listen to what REALLY happened when we nailed the ending perfectly.

Trent Horn from Justice For All is in studio the next two episodes to discuss the ultimate pro-choice argument: bodily rights. Trent has spent the last year creating new ways for pro-lifers to understand and approach this argument. In today’s episode, Trent helps us understand the two types of bodily rights arguments, and refutes the first and most common version.

Josh starts the show by talking about a poor philosophical argument against abortion that hasn't been covered on Life Report before: "abortion is wrong because it hurts the economy."

Listener Mail: 1. "Would it be legal to do in vitro fertilization, but ask for only male embryos to be implanted?" 2. "I commented on a pro-choice video on YouTube, but I think I came off kind of jerky. Can you tell me what I could have done better?"

PG-13 WARNING: While female genital mutilation is never described in this episode, the concept in general is very difficult, and we would recommend parental discretion if young children are around.

In this episode, Josh shares a recent debate about U.S. policy on female genital mutilation, and how this story can be used by pro-lifers when discussing back-alley abortions. This may turn out to be one of the strongest pro-life arguments against the view that abortion should be kept legal to protect women from more dangerous abortions. But you’ll have to watch or listen to the show to learn how YOU can use this in abortion dialogues. (Thanks to Justice For All’s Trent Horn for alerting Josh to this argument.)

Listener Mail: "Say, I’ve been using the S.L.E.D. argument in a few debates. However, some people will just bite the bullet and say that the mentally handicapped and Alzheimer’s patients are non-persons, or that there is no difference between killing and eating babies versus pigs. No matter how hard I try, I cannot seem to show them how repugnant this is."

Josh recounts posting a comment responding to a fringe pro-abortion-choice blog called "The Abortion Gang." They were asking why pro-lifers are so excited about the most recent opinion polls stating that more than 50% of Americans identify themselves as "pro-life," when a lot of those people would still keep some abortions legal, like for rape and incest. Listen for my response to them. What would you have said?

Listener Mail: 1: I keep hearing on the archives references on the ads for the pro-life summer camps to "pro-life games." What is a pro-life game? 2: Did you know that 43% of Democrats agree that "abortion kills a human being and is manslaughter?"

A huge buzz was created in the pro-life community this Summer over the Ichthus Christian Music Festival censoring a pro-life booth run by Bryan Kemper and Stand True Ministries.

Now find out what REALLY happened at the Ichthus music festival. Bryan Kemper has given Josh special permission to talk about some of the worst parts of this story that have not been published before.

The Life Report team will also give you tips on how to share your concerns with the Ichthus Music Festival leadership in a way that will most likely get results.

One of the most important aspects of this show is analyzing how to have effect dialogues with people about abortion. In today's show, the Life Report team examine the mistake Josh makes most often when talking about abortion. Ironically, Liz makes the opposite mistake. Both are examined and tips are offered for those struggling with the same mistakes as Josh and Liz. But you have to watch the show to find out what those mistakes are...

The Life Report team celebrates their 100th episode by briefly looking back at starting the show, and Josh admits he didn't think they'd last this long. For something different, Josh makes Liz, Kyle and Carrie compete in a pro-life quiz. Play along at home, and see if you can beat them!

Alan Shlemon from Stand to Reason takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: In response to question #7, Alan offers some very helpful thoughts on responding to assisted suicide, noting that "compassion" means suffering WITH a person, not killing them.

Listener Mail: how many abortionists have been murdered in the U.S. since Roe v Wade; message from a new pro-choice fan; auditing pro-choice slogan: "if you can't trust me with a choice, how can you trust me with a child;" Josh is challenged on the CatholicVote.org debate from last year.

We wrap up our two-episode analysis of the recent ultrasound discussion on "The View." Watch full video at http://YouTube.com/LifeReport.

It's funnier if you listen to the interview first.

Joshua Pedrick, Catherine Wurts and Jacob Burow with Justice For All in studio! Also one of the funniest episodes we've ever recorded, ever.

Jon Wagner and Maureen McKinley from Justice For All discuss why they chose dialogue work versus other types of pro-life work, and their biggest pet-peeves about pro-life AND pro-choice advocates.

On a recent episode of "The View," the hosts discussed a new ultrasound bill in Oklahoma. In the next two episodes of Life Report, we respond to some of the arguments made, so that you'll know what to say if you hear somebody else make these arguments in the future. You can watch the full video of us taping this episode at http://blog.prolifepodcast.net/2010/06/22/97-did-they-just-say-that-the-view-discusses-new-ultrasound-bill-part-2.aspx

Listener Mail Questions: "Can you discuss the facts surrounding abortion-related violence? What do you think of the AbortionViolence.com website?" 2: "How should we react when the other side calls the fetus a "parasite," and do you think this is a more common pro-choice argument lately?" 3: "The argument that pro-lifers are anti-women is based on anti-feminist principles!"

Highlight: In response to the question, "how should pro-lifers interact with those who are pro-abortion-choice," Walter brings in his personal experiences outside the abortion facility in his answer.

Josh tries to keep everyone focused as he leads a brief show meeting about the future plans of Life Report becoming a TV show. He coaches the team in not going on tangents and how to handle the new 28 minute format. This is only interesting if you're a die hard fan and want to get a peek behind the curtains of our show.

This was our first attempt at sticking to a strict time format where the closing music came on automatically and we had to wrap up before the voice over comes on. Listen to what REALLY happened when we nailed the ending perfectly.

In the main body of today's episode, Josh shares a story about a conversation he had with a stranger about abortion, and asks the question, did he handle the situation correctly, or should he have pushed the issue further? We discuss the topic of, "how can pro-lifers talk about this issue with strangers without being weird?" Also, "what are some nonverbal cues for people to watch out for when they're talking with someone?"

Before the story, Josh plays some "foley" sound effects he recently recorded with a family. You can watch a behind the scenes video of the making of these sounds here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_G5lIk9WeYI

Kyle talks about the effectiveness of post-abortive women reaching out on campus. More deleted scenes at http://prolifepodcast.net/deletedscenes/index.html.

Listen to what really happened after the episode was over! Liz goes after Kyle for not backing her up in the debate. Kyle finds out what happens when you don't side with your fiancee. :D More BTS moments at http://prolifepodcast.net/bts/index.html.

Kyle tells another story from campus about defusing situations, and understanding how to handle administrations that infringe upon constitutional rights. After the break, Josh shares a story and discusses effective vs. ineffective biblical arguments against abortion. The controversial question comes up: "Are Jeremiah 1:5 and Psalm 139 effective verses to make a biblical against abortion? If not, what would be more effective passages?" Finally we again have some disagreement on the show over the value of using certain passages, so don't miss the Great Theological Debate!

Topics you'll hear us talk about: - Defusing situations - Communicating graciously - How to follow on the feet of a more ‘abrasive’ situation. (Working as a team to meet people where they are and build common ground even when on hostile ground) - Triage, and how that relates to "life of the mother" circumstances - Finding common ground - Responding to religious pluralism ("all paths lead to the same God") - Responding to hardcore moral relativism

You can probably tell that we have a lot of fun with each other while recording these shows. Often times, the most fun we have is while we're NOT recording. More BTS moments at http://prolifepodcast.net/bts/index.html

After an exciting announcement about a few of our co-hosts, we get into a discussion about the health care bill. A lot of wonderful pro-lifer advocates have already been talking about what's in the bill, and how pro-lifers should respond to it, and we link to some of the best below. So instead of doing the same thing, I decided to have a side discussion I haven't heard other people talking about: how can we effectively talk about this bill without coming across to some as jerks who don't care about uninsured people?

Josh Brahm was recently interviewed by Immaculate Heart Radio's "Gift of Life" program. The show has an estimated audience of one million listeners, and the topics included, "why did you start a podcast in the first place;" "what topics do you often speak on;" "what do you think about Planned Parenthood;" and "why are churches not more involved in ending abortion?"

Before answering the Life Report Questionnaire, David Bereit of 40 Days for Life offers his thoughts on the most effective ways to do sidewalk counseling. Highlight: David provides a very thoughtful response to Josh's question about the pros and cons of using graphic visuals outside of abortion facilities.

Walter Hoye joins Josh in the studio to discuss his story from last year, when he was arrested for sidewalk counseling in front of an Oakland abortion facility. After the break, Walter responds to questions sent in from Life Report fans!

Topics: - Steve's book, "Common Ground Without Compromise;" - The difficulties of dialoguing with people online; - Why we shouldn't use the terms "biogenesis" and "brainwaves" anymore; - Why it takes so much time and effort to communicate well with those that are different from us; - Steve's thoughts on the personhood versus incrementalism debate, how BOTH sides have sophisticated arguments, and how they should treat each other.

From today's Link of the Week recording session.

Josh, Kyle and Jon conclude their discussion of the infamous Superbowl ad. Was it "pro-life enough," or was it masterfully innocent? After the break, they talk about pro-life voting guidelines, particularly as it relates to the controversial election of Scott Brown in Massachusetts, a pro-abortion-choice Republican.

After giving Josh a hard time for not coming on his station often enough, Ken Adams asks Josh about the podcast, as well as the murder of Dr. Tiller, the use of "new media" in the pro-life movement, faulty pro-life arguments, how to have effective dialogues with pro-abortion-choice people, and Fresno Right to Life's upcoming Walkathon fundraiser.

It's a testosterone-packed podcast with Josh, Kyle and Jon discussing the whole Superbowl Ad controversy! Just HOW insane was the reaction of the National Organization of Women on this one? Did the Tim Tebow ad venture into the problems Josh had with the "Imagine the Potential" CatholicVote ads from his infamous debate with Jon last year? These questions are definitively answered in this episode.

Josh starts the show by telling one of the most important news stories of 2009 for pro-lifers to be aware of. After the break, we respond to some listener mail in response to a recent discussion on pro-life voting guidelines.

I've always loved the bloopers compilations on DVD's, so I figured, why not do the same thing for a radio show? If you enjoy the fact that we don't always sound intelligent in the making of our show, then you're going to love this. To listen to more bloopers, go to http://prolifepodcast.net/bloopers/index.html.

Josh, Liz and Carrie respond to listener emails and a voicemail in one of the funniest episodes we've recorded in months!

Steven Ertelt, Founder and Editor of LifeNews.com takes on the Life Report Questionnaire and comments on the growing "personhood movement." Highlight: Steven's careful responses to question #4 were excellent, and added some thoughts we haven't heard on this show yet.

I've always loved the behind the scenes and bloopers specials on DVD's, so I figured, why not do the same thing for a podcast? If you enjoy the fact that we don't always sound intelligent in the making of our show, then you're going to love this. To listen and watch more bloopers, go to ProLifePodcast.net/bloopers/index.html.

I'm working hard to keep our episodes down to 30 minutes, or slightly more if needed. Every once in a while I cut sections of episodes only for time purposes, and these are a few examples of that.

1: A response to our continuing discussion around whether there are good non-religious arguments for grounding for pro-life point of view. 2: Voicemail on same topic. 3: An email to Carrie asking for her perspective on responding to those that say men shouldn’t talk about abortion. 4: "Isn’t pro-life a liberal view, since liberals stand up for the little guy?" 5: A thought about Planned Parenthood and the assault that took place there last Fall.

Steve Wagner, Director of Training at Justice For All finishes the Life Report Questionnaire. This is part 2 of the interview, where Steve answered the last 4 questions.

Steve Wagner, Director of Training at Justice For All takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. This is part 1 of the interview, where Steve answered the first 5 questions.

Josh was in Trinidad this last weekend doing a speaking tour. We'll be posting audio from some of his speeches and interviews over the next month, to help make up for less podcasts until January. In this radio interview, Josh discusses common ground, good versus faulty pro-life arguments, comparing Trinidad's situation with the United States as regards to abortion, and responding to the main arguments International Planned Parenthood is making for legalizing abortion in Trinidad.

After the show, the young radio engineer said he had never heard the pro-life view defended in the way I talked about it. He hadn't really cared about it before, but he did now. He said he just hadn't heard anyone take my approach of using common ground and stuff.

Lila Rose and David Schmidt from Live Action join Josh and Jon to discuss the current state of the pro-life movement and how to activate your church. After the break Josh quotes Live Action's critics, giving Lila and David a chance to respond. It was a great interview.

We finish our discussion of the often terrible ways that both sides of the abortion debate have responded to the YouTube video of the assault at 40 Days for Life. Josh has a new tactic he uses with pro-lifers acting like jerks on YouTube, and he tells all in this episode. We also cover some basic dialogue tools you can use when responding to moral relativism. We've never covered that on this podcast before, but this is something pro-lifers come across a lot when discussing abortion, and you need to be prepared!

The Life Report team talks about the assault that happened at our Fresno 40 Days for Life campaign! We play audio from the assault, Carrie offers her perspective as a post-abortive counselor of the perpetrator's motives, and then we discuss the lack of media coverage before talking about the response from both sides of the debate on YouTube! Josh has a challenging question to ask pro-lifers, as well as pro-abortion-choice people at the end of the episode. Related links at http://blog.prolifepodcast.net.

WARNING: The audio of the assault includes a pro-abortion-choice woman cursing at us. I've cut out the cuss words and replaced them with censorship bleeps, but if you have small kids, it still might be a little scary. Parental discretion advised.

I'm working hard to keep our episodes down to 30 minutes, or slightly more if needed. Every once in a while I cut sections of episodes only for time purposes, and this is an example of that. This was the beginning of the 2nd break, that just went too long, so I cut it.

It's part 9 of the continuing series responding to Kenna's pro-choice video: "Pro-Life Lies." The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" she's heard, and in this series, we're responding to them all! (And pro-lifers are often surprised by our stance on some of these...) In this episode, we respond to the statements: "Back alley abortions are a myth;" "Illegalizing abortion will prevent it;" "Women should have babies if the sex was consensual;" "Abortion means less gay people."

Josh, Liz and Kyle respond to a listener mail question regarding appropriate and effective responses to the question, "what if she was raped." We tackled this question in Episode 43, but we add some new thoughts that we didn't cover before, which took a surprise turn at the end that may have you in tears...Relevant links at the website.

Lila Rose, President of Live Action takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: Lila's reaction when she hears me use the term "pro-abortion-choice." Hilarious.

Listener Mail:

1: Response to our discussion on grounding pro-life beliefs through Judeo-Christian worldview.

2: Talking points to use when someone calls pro-lifers "anti-women."

It's time for another Life Report debate! Josh brings an inflammatory pro-life article to the table for discussion, not realizing that Carrie actually likes this article! A discussion of the merits and possible hazards of an article like this are considered and debated in this episode.

Kristan Hawkins, Executive Director of Students for Life of America takes on the Life Report Questionnaire.

Josh, Liz, Carrie and Jon address the issue of aborting special-needs babies in today's show. The discussion stems from a blog entry Josh found by a mother who's doctor assumed she'd abort her baby girl when several markers for Down Syndrome were found in her prenatal tests. Josh closes the episode by asking a challenging question to pro-lifers, AND a challenging question to pro-abortion-choicers.

Josh, Liz, Carrie & Kyle respond to listener emails that have been piling up lately. You may be surprised by our response to question #3, but please listen to our arguments before making up your mind.

Listener Mail:

Comment on "pro-life lies" series.
Listener found an ethics book that comments on sex-selection for IVF embryos.
"What should pro-lifers do politically if Rudy Giuliani is nominated in the 2012 election to run against Obama?"

Listen to Jason Tatham recording the new "british" voice-over for the Pro-Life Celebrity Interview shows. After doing a few takes, Jason goes on to say the line with the following accents: Irish, Cockney, French, Scottish, Texan, Virginian AND Russian!

Jay Watts, Vice-President of Development and Communications of Life Training Institute takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: In response to question #9, Jay talks about the need for pro-lifers to be culturally relevant. Right before we recorded this interview, I had been debating my wife Hannah about whether we should include "silly" questions like #1 and #2, and Jay says Hannah's right because people need to know that pro-lifers are like them. We watch movies. We're not weirdos. We just found out about something so horrible that some of us spend our lives talking about it in an effort to stop the injustice.

LINKS AT BLOG.PROLIFEPODCAST.NET

Josh and Jon sat down yesterday to address the abortion/health care debate, using, get ready for this, facts and sound reason only. Would abortion be covered in the public option health insurance even if the word "abortion" is not included? (Yes.) Has Planned Parenthood been disingenuous in their talking points on the issue? (Yes.) Have any pro-lifers (hint: Sarah Palin) exaggerated any of their claims on this issue? (Yes.) What about the Capps Amendment compromise? Is the White House now backing off on the public option?

These questions and more are answered in today's show. It's longer than usual, but we wanted to be sure to be as factual and unbiased as possible, and as always, we're exposing the fibs on both sides of this debate!

(Oh, and don't miss Josh's head exploding near the end of the episode over the guy who brought a gun to an Obama event.)

Jeff Zimmerman, Junior High Youth Pastor at The Bridge Church brings one of his students to join Josh and Kyle in today's podcast. They're discussing a new presentation "experiment" Josh has been doing around Fresno called "The Devil's Advocate," where the youth pastor introduces Josh to the student group as a pro-choice person, and Josh debates the youth for 10-20 minutes. It is only then that the youth pastor stands up, and informs the students that Josh is actually a full-time pro-life advocate, and this has been a mock debate. Josh then comments on what the students did well at as well as the areas that could use some improvement, and helps fill in the gaps. The purpose is to prepare the students for discussions they will have on college campuses and elsewhere, and to have these discussions in a gracious manner, learning to both stand for truth AND respect the other person.

The iPod winner is announced; we were included in OnlineBibleColleges list of "100 Incredibly Inspiring Christian Blogs;" Josh may have been wrong for nitpicking about the term "moment or fertilization" AND we discuss the use of the terms "pro-abortion," "pro-choice" and "pro-life." Relevant links at blog.prolifepodcast.net.

The Life Report team responds to listener emails that have been piling up lately.

Listener Mail: 1. Responses to CatholicVote.org debate (from episode 58) 2. Responses to article condemning women for regretting their abortions (from episode 59) 3. "I think I have an alternative illustration to Francis Beckwith's on the question of when life begins." 4. "I think the issue of capital punishment will be very divisive in the pro-life community if Roe vs. Wade is overturned." (includes discussion of how pro-lifers should respond when asked how women should be punished if abortion became illegal!)

It's part 8 of the continuing series responding to Kenna's pro-choice video: "Pro-Life Lies." The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" she's heard, and in this series, we're responding to them all! (And pro-lifers are often surprised by our stance on some of these...) In this episode, we respond to the statements:

"Women are meant to have babies." "An aborted child could have cured cancer." "Abortion promotes promiscuity." "Abortion promotes eugenics."

Rich Poupard, apologist and master blogger of Life Training Institute takes on the Life Report Questionnaire.

Highlight: In response to question #5, Rich gives a thoughtful case for the use of graphic pictures, which leads into a discussion on the pros and cons of driving trucks down the highway with large graphic pictures posted on them.

What?! Josh screwed something up? Yup. He tells all. Includes a discussion on the most effective ways to make a difference when someone accidentally promotes a company that donates to Planned Parenthood.

Josh also shares some experiences from debating pro-choice college students at UCSD last month, participating in an exhibit with Justice For All. Includes an example from pop culture you can use when discussing back-alley "coat hanger" abortions. Find out what popular pro-choice celebrity just doesn't buy into this argument.

Listener Mail Questions: 1: "Is Randy Alcorn out of line when he implies in his book that it's surprising when some atheists become pro-life?" 2: "Can you audit my internet debating skills on abortion?"

Josh recounts commenting on RHRealityCheck's blog after a recent bit of abortion-related violence, and why you should do that too! Than Carrie reacts to an article written by a pro-choicer condemning women who say publicly that they regret their personal abortion!

SLIGHT DISCLAIMER: The first 5 minutes of this show are probably about the funniest 5 minutes we've ever recorded, but they have little if anything to do with pro-life issues. If you just want to hear the intellectual side of our podcast, start the show at about 6 minutes in.

Surprise, the Howard Stern show, (or at least one of their members,) is not a big fan of our show. Shocking. Josh explains.

After telling that story, Josh and Jon get into a spirited debate about the popular second CatholicVote.org commercial. (The ad that was not allowed to air during the last Superbowl.) Josh's position is that while the commercial makes an effective emotional appeal, it sends the wrong message. Jon argues that most people won't think about it in the way Josh is and that the commercial should be supported in absence of better alternatives. Listen to the debate and then tell us what you think!

Johnny Gerardi, President-Elect of Notre Dame Right to Life stays for one more show on Obama at Notre Dame. This time, Josh, Johnny and Liz respond to 5 audio clips from Obama's speech at Notre Dame.

What really went on behind the scenes at Notre Dame before Obama's speech? What did the media NOT tell you? How effective were the more "fringe" pro-lifers at reaching the other Notre Dame students and faculty? Johnny Gerardi, President-Elect of Notre Dame Right to Life comes on the show to tell all. One of the best interviews we've ever had on the show. Don't miss this!

Bryan Kemper of Stand True Ministries takes on the Life Report Questionnaire. Highlight: In response to question #8, Bryan gives a passionate appeal for pro-lifers to treat abortion advocates the same way we would treat anybody else, based on his personal testimony.

It's part 7 of the continuing series responding to Kenna's pro-choice video: "Pro-Life Lies." The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" she's heard, and in this series, we're responding to them all! (And pro-lifers are often surprised by our stance on some of these...)

In this episode, we respond to the statements: "The heart beats, therefore it is wrong to kill it." "Fetuses can think." "Abortion causes breast cancer." "People who can't afford children shouldn't have sex."

It's our first in a series of "pro-life celebrity interviews!" Scott Klusendorf was kind enough to come on the show for 2 episodes. In part 1, he talks about his book, what it takes to be a pro-life pastor and which pro-life strategy is better: incrementalism, or absolutism?

The Life Report team responds to the following questions:

"Can you talk about overpopulation and how it related to life issues?"
"Can you help me prepare for a pro-life speech contest?" 3."Could you talk about organizations that support Planned Parenthood?"

It's part 6 of the continuing series responding to Kenna's pro-choice video: "Pro-Life Lies." The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" she's heard, and in this series, we're responding to them all! (And pro-lifers are often surprised by our stance on some of these...)

In this episode, we respond to the statements:

"Every child put up for adoption is adopted." "Fetuses can breathe." "If people don't want babies, they shouldn't have sex." "Abortion is unnatural."

It's our 50th episode, and one of our most solid episodes yet! We start by reading some excerpts from Kenna's reaction to our series based on her pro-choice video entitled "Pro-Life Lies." This ends with Josh getting on his soapbox in an impromptu rant about mean pro-lifers making comments on YouTube. You won't want to miss it. After the break Josh, Liz and Jon discuss the whole "Planned Parenthood is racist" argument a little more, and then talk about Red Envelope Day. Is it a good thing, or a bad thing? The debate happens right here.

Josh, Liz and Jon discuss President Obama's recent Executive Order rescinding President Bush's EO on using tax dollars to kill embryos. They then talk about Josh's recent article, "9 Things the Media Messed Up About the Obama Stem Cell Story," which went viral overnight, being talked about by LifeNews.com, NewsBusters.org, TownHall.com, Stand to Reason and more!

Action: Share this link with your friends! http://StemCellAnswers.com

Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: "What About Disabled Children?" Link of the Week: Facebook Group - Stand to Reason

The Life Report team continues a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them!

In this episode, we respond to the statements: "All women regret abortion." "Sluts who can't keep their legs shut should deal with the consequences." "Women who abort are selfish." "No one would consider abortion after having children."

Clovis student Josh Yee joins Josh, Liz and Carrie to discuss common pro-choice arguments. Josh Yee gets into abortion discussions on a daily basis, and he brought five arguments he hears that he has a hard time responding to. The Life Report team goes through the arguments one by one giving practical talking points that YOU can use to respond to these arguments. Pro-Choice Arguments: 1. "It’s the woman's body, she should be able to do what she wants with it." 2. "What about the dangers of having a baby? A mother should be able to avoid these dangers by getting an abortion." 3. "A baby is not a baby until it’s born, so abortions are ok because it is not a human yet." 4. "A baby is a problem that can be solved by getting an abortion." 5. "If a mother is not ready to take care of a baby, she can have an abortion to rid herself of the responsibility."

The Life Report team continues a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them! In this episode, Carrie joins Josh and Liz as they continue responding to a YouTube video made by a pro-choice gay rights activist. The "pro-life lies" we saved for Carrie are specifically directed at post-abortive women.

In this episode, we respond to the statements: - "Abortion tears your soul apart." - "Women who abort go to Hell." - "Women who abort are sluts." - "Women who abort don't use birth control."

The full episode audio as well as supporting documents that you can use can be found at http://ProLifePodcast.net

The Life Report team continues a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them!

In this episode, we respond to the statements: 1. "One-third of our generation is missing [due to abortion.]" (This will surprise you.) 2. "A woman is someone that can get pregnant." 3. "The Bible says abortion is wrong." 4. "The unborn has the same rights as adults."

The full episode audio as well as supporting documents that you can use can be found at http://ProLifePodcast.net

In this episode, Josh, Liz and Jon respond to listener submitted questions. Don't miss it!

Listener Questions: 1. The best piece of listener mail ever. 2. "Does embryonic heartbeat begin at 18 days or 22 days?" 3. "Why is it that 'pro-life' is so closely related with Christians? How come none of the other causes in the world are associated with a religion?"

The Life Report team continues a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them!

In this episode, we respond to the statements: - "It is not her body, it is God's body." - "Once a woman is pregnant, she no longer owns her body." - "Abstinence education will prevent abortion." - "It's okay to abort rape pregnancies."

The full episode audio as well as supporting documents that you can use when discussing abstinence education and abortion for rape cases can be found at http://ProLifePodcast.net

The Life Report team starts a series of episodes responding to a YouTube video made by a self-described pro-choice pro-gay rights activist. The video lists 55 "pro-life lies" he's heard, and the Life Report team is going to briefly discuss each one of them!

Spoiler alert: We actually disagree with many of the "pro-life" statements in this video, so we're not going to pull any punches. This show is about raising the bar on our critical thinking skills, and that means taking a honest look at arguments from both sides of the abortion issue.

In this episode, we respond to the "pro-life" statements: - "Abortion is malicious." - "Abortionists deserve to die." - "Partial-birth abortion is cruel." - "Planned Parenthood is racist."

In this episode, Josh, Liz and Jon respond to pro-lifers that believe that President Obama's policies will reduce abortion rates more than McCain's would have. You can also check out all the sources for the arguments we make, mainly quoting from the side of the abortion advocates!

We finally get to the emails Carrie has received recently that we didn't have time to get to on last week's show.

Listener Questions: - "Could you try and not make Right to Life about Christianity?" - "Let's say there is a woman that has some kind of condition where it is 100% impossible for her to carry a pregnancy more than 4 months. If pro-lifers could pass all the pro life legislation they wanted to, would this woman be guilty of some kind of murder if she continually and purposefully refused to use birth control knowing that any unborn baby would simply die in a maximum of 4 months?"

Weekly Segments: - Pro-Life 101: "Is Anyone Safe?" - Link of the Week: March for Life websites

Josh, Liz and Carrie respond to listener submitted questions.

Listener Questions: - "What are some good pro-life political action committees to join?" - "If abortion became illegal..." - "Do you work in pro-life because of God or the unborn?"

Weekly Segments: - Pro-Life 101: "A Flawed Ethic" - Link of the Week: YouTube - Fetal Development Slideshow: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2l1-kvKomg

David Schmidt, Media Director for Live Action joins Josh, Carrie and Liz to discuss "The Mona Lisa Project," a series of undercover "sting" videos exposing Planned Parenthood's willingness to disobey statutory rape reporting laws. While a few similar stings have been done before, this is by far the most comprehensive and effective undercover project ever done by a pro-life group. You don't want to miss hearing about this!

Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: "A Double Standard" Link of the Week: www.jfaweb.org (Justice For All)

The Life Report team discuss Planned Parenthood's infamous gift certificates that can be used for abortions. You would think this would be a real heavy show, but I don't think Carrie has ever laughed so hard on the podcast at the ridiculousness of this story.

Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: A Lesson from Louise Brown Link of the Week: Heritage House (HH76.com)

In this episode, the Life Report team give their reactions to the presidential election and discuss a recent story about a John Hopkins researcher claiming that abortion does NOT have a negative impact on women! (Carrie had some strong opinions about this one...)

Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: Inconsistencies Everywhere Link of the Week: HDRC.org (Human Development Resource Council)

In this episode, Josh, Liz, Jon and Walter Hoye discuss a fascinating news story that seems to debunk a common pro-choice argument...

Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: What Does Fetus Mean? Link of the Week: www.OMSoul.com

In this episode, Josh, Liz, Jon and Walter Hoye respond to an audio clip from Fox's "Moment of Truth" show. After the break they discuss some positive AND negative comments from their YouTube video about George Carlin.

Walter Hoye from the Issues4Life Foundation stopped by our studio to record a few shows with us. This first show is more of an interview with him, regarding the amazing work he does to reach the African-American community with the pro-life message.

We're back! Thanks again for your patience, as I took a break from editing podcasts while taking care of my brand new baby boy. But we're back in the saddle again, with regular podcasts going up every Tuesday! This is a listener mail show, covering several topics, with a few funny videos to check out as well!

It's time for another listener mail show! Josh, Carrie and Jon respond to emails about whether a vasectomy is an abortion, how framing the abortion issue as a civil rights issue is a good strategy with pro-choice people, and commenting on the "Abortion Changes You" campaign.

The YouTube preview video has been up for weeks, and it's finally time to hear the Nancy Pelosi show! The Life Report team destroys the bizarre arguments Nancy Pelosi used on Meet the Press, and Josh's head just about explodes in the process!

Josh, Liz, Jon and Carrie conclude a 3-part series responding to the statements made by Obama and McCain at the recent Saddleback Forum. In this episode the Life Report team respond to Obama's and McCain's statements on stem cell research.

Josh, Liz, Jon and Carrie continue a 3-part series responding to the statements made by Obama and McCain at the recent Saddleback Forum. In this episode the Life Report team responds to the rest of Obama's and McCain's statements on abortion.

We've never done this before, but something came up that we needed to respond to right away. YouTube is discriminating against pro-life groups, and it's time for it to stop. Listen to this shorter-than-usual episode that we recorded this morning with Dave Schmidt, Media Director of Live Action Films. You don't want to miss this.

ACTION: Go to http://www.liveactionfilms.org/youtube/ and go through the 10 action steps. Make your voice heard!

Josh, Liz and Jon begin a series responding to the statements made by Obama and McCain at the recent Saddleback Forum. In this episode the Life Report team responds to Obama's statement that understanding when life begins is "above my paygrade."

I've always loved the behind the scenes and bloopers specials on DVD's, so I figured, why not do the same thing for a radio show? If you enjoy the fact that we don't always sound intelligent in the making of our show, then you're going to love this. I present the best of the bloopers from the last 12 episodes. To listen to more bloopers, go to ProLifePodcast.net/bloopers/index.html.

It's time for Listener Mail! Topics include listeners berating Josh for not having heard of Tupac, the story of Janet Rivera, how to handle coerced abortions and the story of a baby that survived an abortion!

Josh, Carrie, Michael and Jon finish responding to George Carlin's famous rant against pro-lifers in a stand-up routine. While the clips that are aired are tasteful, this should still be considered a "PG-13" episode. This is also the first episode that we brought cameras into the studio! Watch the first 8 minutes of the episode at http://blog.prolifepodcast.net!

Josh, Carrie and Michael begin a discussion that most pro-lifers are not having, which is responding to George Carlin's famous rant against pro-lifers in a stand-up routine. While the clips that are aired are tasteful, this should still be considered a "PG-13" episode. In this episode, the discussion revolves around the first 4 out of 10 clips we're going to address in this series.

It's finally time for another listener mail show! We've received a huge amount of listener mail in the last month, that we'll be responding to in Listener Mail shows in the near future.

Listener Mail #1: Abortion/Breast Cancer Link
Listener Mail #2: End of Life Issues

Access the show notes with hyperlinks to related material at http://blog.prolifepodcast.net

Weekly Segments: - Pro-Life 101: "Pro-Lifers Are Intolerant" - Link of the Week: GodTube.com - What's Abortion?

WARNING: Between 7:30 and 9:36 of this program there are disturbing and violent descriptions read (non-sexual, just violent) that we would not recommend for pre-teens. If you are a parent and unsure whether your kids are ready for this, we encourage you to screen it first and decide for yourself.

Show Notes: It's the last in our 3-part series on refining pro-life argumentation: "5 Lousy Philosophic Arguments AGAINST Abortion." Basically, don't use any of the arguments listed in this episode. And once again, Carrie doesn't agree with all the arguments on Josh's list, so debate ensues! You don't want to miss this!

Weekly Segments: Pro-Life 101: "Right to Choose" Link of the Week: StandUpGirl.com

Continuing our 3-part series on refining pro-life argumentation, Josh offers his list of the "4 weakest pro-life bumper stickers ever." An engaging debate continues as Liz and Carrie don't necessarily agree with all of Josh's picks!

Next week Josh, Carrie and Liz finish the 3-part series with "5 lousy philosophic arguments AGAINST abortion." Stay tuned!

Josh attempts to refine pro-life argumentation in the next 3 shows. In this show, Josh encourages pro-lifers to understand the facts, and not use phrases based on old science that make us sound dumb to pro-choicers that know better.

Next week Josh, Carrie and Liz discuss what Josh calls "the 4 weakest pro-life bumper stickers ever," and finish with "5 lousy philosophic arguments AGAINST abortion." Stay tuned!

Carrie takes us through her list of 9 tips for talking to a woman considering an abortion. This week's Pro-Life 101 segment answers the argument that a woman has more rights than her unborn child, and this week's "Link of the Week," is Feminists for Life. Access it by clicking the link on this week's podcast show notes at http://.blog.prolifepodcast.net.

It's finally time to do a Pro-Life 101 show, with the basic apologetics and talking points EVERY pro-lifer should master if they want to dialogue with others about the subject of abortion.

Before that, a listener writes in thanking us for the Henry Seratto show, and then hear Josh go nuts after a listener emails Carrie with a song request!

Josh, Carrie and Liz discuss Hillary Clinton’s Planned Parenthood speech, given at the same event as Obama’s speech that was discussed in the last episode.

Don’t miss hearing Josh’s “most unique car mishap story that you will ever hear in your life!”

This show debuts the two new weekly segments "Link of the Week" and "Pro-Life 101." In "Link of the Week," Liz and/or Carrie will share a favorite pro-life link, either to a website or a YouTube video. In "Pro-Life 101," Josh will take 60 seconds to give you simple talking points that defeat a pro-abortion-choice argument .

Many pro-lifers still don't know about the speeches Obama and Clinton made to Planned Parenthood last year, but what they said is very telling. In this show we analyze some of the things Obama said, and we'll take a close look at Clinton's speech in the next show.

Yet another pro-life display has been vandalized, this time at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Luckily this time the pro-lifers had a camera, and the entire episode is on YouTube. Josh, Carrie and Liz comment on what happened, and then respond to various comments that have been made online in response to the video.

Yale student creates controversy over "miscarriage art," and an Arizona pregnant woman hits 2 police vehicles while under the influence.

Planned Parenthood wants a "gag" placed on pro-life ads, "The View's" Joy Behar says pro-lifers are against women's rights, and Josh's head just about explodes after Liz reads a story about Obama and Clinton saying they don't know when life begins!

A Planned Parenthood Investigation; a UNC Professor Suggests the Abortion of ALL Down Syndrome Babies; Sex-Selection Abortions in the Fresno Bee; Poll Shows Barack Obama Fares Better With Pro-Lifers Than Hillary Clinton.

Guest Henry Seratto joins the studio to share his personal experience with post-abortion syndrome, leading to a discussion on how abortion effects men differently than abortion. Don't miss Henry's beautiful song!

We've received listener mail! After reading and discussing the first two emails to the show, Liz shares a current events story of Obama's recent controversial statement in which he says he wouldn't "punish" his daughters with a baby.

Have a question or topic you'd like discussed on the show? Send an email to Josh at Josh@ProLifePodcast.net and receive a FREE book when we read it on the air!

Josh comes to the show frustrated with most protestant churches lack of involvement in pro-life activism. He starts the show by telling the "straw that broke the camel's back" last weekend when he talked to an usher at one of the largest protestant churches in Fresno that is pro-choice. Afterwards, Josh, Carrie and Liz discuss several reasons why many churches don't get involved. (Ignorance, being overwhelmed, apathy and fear.) The discussion is closed with a list of practical things the church CAN do without losing its tax-exempt status.

Is it time for Roe vs. Wade to go? Josh, Carrie and Liz discuss the last 2 out of 5 reasons why they think Roe should be overturned, and then talk about what would actually happen IF Roe was overturned.

Is it time for Roe vs. Wade to go? Roe vs. Wade was passed in 1973, and the topic is being discussed more frequently now that the Supreme Court make-up has become more pro-life. In Part 1, Josh, Carrie and Liz discuss 3 out of 5 reasons why they think Roe should be overturned. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week!

In this show, Josh, Liz, Carrie and Michael Seaward finish the conversation about the recent Genocide Awareness Project at Visalia's College of the Sequoias.

In this show, TKRL Youth Outreach Coordinator Michael Seaward joins the show to talk about the recent Genocide Awareness Project he organized at Visalia's College of the Sequoias. There was a lot of media coverage to this particular project after the college administration tried to censor the project, a decision even pro-choice students disagreed with. After discussing what really happened at COS, Liz, Carrie and Josh share a few stories from dialogues they had with pro-choice students.

In this unusually "heavy" show, co-host Carrie Guy shares the story about her abortion, and what post-abortive women go through after an abortion, and why we need to understand this. After the break, Josh, Carrie and Liz discuss 6 reasons NOT to support the March of Dimes! You don't want to miss this.

In this episode of Life Report, Rob Pennington comes in to the studio for a guest interview. Rob is one of the leading activists for the Sarah's Law campaign, a family notification measure in CA. After chatting about what Sarah's Law is and why CA needs it, we put Rob on the "Hotseat," grilling him on all of the pro-abortion-choice arguments against Sarah's Law!

Go to http://blog.prolifepodcast.net for Show Links, including a PDF of the Planned Parenthood poster contest Josh mentioned!

Human cloning is one of the most fascinating issues of our day, yet most people have no idea how far it's gone already. In this episode of Life Report, Josh, Carrie and Liz talk about 3 major cloning stories that came out within one month!

In this show:

Biotech Firm Claims to Have Used Human Cloning to Create Unborn Child
Animal Cloning Meat Won't Be Labeled
British Govt. Allows Human-Animal Cloning After Lawmakers Lose Vote

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Life Report is sponsored by Right to Life of Central California

It's Life Reports first show! Josh, Carrie and Liz talk about why make a pro-life podcast, who they want to listen, and what the show is going to be about. Then they segway into talking about the Walk for Life West Coast, and a discussion of the most effective ways to dialogue with people that disagree with you.

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Tell us what you think of the show!

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Life Report is produced by Right to Life of Central California